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East Providence News Briefs BCWA Water Leaks Are Found Work Continues

The Bristol County Water Authority (BCWA) has issued a statement as May ended in which they disclose that they have found two leaks in their water supply line. The leaks have caused the leakage of about a half million gallons of water on a daily basis and had caused an emergency tap in to the East Providence water line to assist the communities of Barrington, Warren and Bristol. However, the BCWA system has been switched back and is not presently tapping into the East Providence water supply as of this writing.

“We are presently back on our East Bay pipeline supply. It is our intention to remain on the supply through the summer.

However, with the increase in the leak, we may need to return to the East Providence supply,” said Pamela M. Marchand, BCWA Executive Director. “We are carefully monitoring the flows at this time, and have lifted the ban on outdoor watering,” she added.

The BCWA outside watering ban was lifted on May 28th.

“The BETA engineers are reviewing the information to determine how to repair the leak. But since there are leaks on 2 separate welds, I personally don’t believe a repair strategy will be economically feasible or reliable in the long term, even if possible.

The best option may be to slip-line the pipe as soon as possible,” said Marchand.

The inspection of the East Bay pipeline took place on Thursday afternoon, 5/23.

The audio and visual internal inspection found a leak on each of the welds on a 40 foot length of steel pipe. The pipe is located about 1/3 of the distance under the river from Providence.

An outside water ban is still in effect in the BCWA communities but not in East Providence. “We are working with BETA engineers to determine our next steps, which may include the insertion of a new pipe inside the steel main,” said Marchand.

“Our office (401) 245-2022) and emergency hotline (401) 245-5071) numbers remain open to address customer concerns. Updates will continue to be posted as they become available.”

Earlier the BCWA had said that in two excavation attempts, the leak was found to be further east of the trenches that were initially dug. “Unfortunately there was no way of knowing this beforehand. Our efforts were also slowed by tidal flow, the substan-

tial amount of ground water, and meeting treated discharge requirements.

As of this update, the leak is beyond the area we have investigated. The existing trench is about 22 feet deep, which is the limit of where we can get to with the unstable soils. Therefore, we are discontinuing the excavation at the Port of Providence and the trenches are being filled in,” said Marchand.

The BCWA eventually arranged for an instrument named Sahara to be used for internal inspection of the pipeline. The instrument has video and acoustic sensors to help locate the leak. The instrument and personnel to operate it were brought in from out of state. The tap to insert the instrument had been installed on the pipe away from the tidal influence. “Assuming the leak is inaccessible to repair (below the river), the Sahara will also be used to determine if another pipe could be pulled through the steel pipe,” said engineers.

The City of East Providence has partnered with the BCWA to provide an emergency interconnection which will provide both systems with water service should a catastrophic event shut down the main water supply from the Scituate Reservoir. The cost of the close to $5 million project will be totally borne by the BCWA. East Providence will provide traffic safety details at the points of construction in East Providence.

The Commission was created to oversee, plan, implement and administer the development of the areas within the District as outline in the charter established by the State of Rhode Island and the City of East Providence. The Commission functions and conducts its business and activities in a manner consistent with plans approved for the district by the City and the Commission, and as appropriate or necessary, by Commerce RI.

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The East Providence City Council unanimously sent a resolution to the Governor and state house delegation requesting funding for the East Providence Waterfront Commission. The request sponsored by councilman at large Bob Rodericks, asks that the “Rhode Island General Assembly, the Governor of Rhode Island and the Mayor of East Providence, or their authorized representatives, meet with the leadership of the Waterfront Commission, for the purpose of requesting appropriate State funding for the continued operation of the Commission.”

The resolution further noted that the “Commission receives no funding from the City of East Providence or State of Rhode Island; and has been highly successful in advancing economic growth within the City of East Providence and the State of Rhode Island.”

The East Providence Waterfront Special Development District Commission (Commission) was created by Rhode Island State Law Chapter 345 enacted on 7/17/2003.

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Commission Chairman William Fazioli had previously presented an update to the City Council on waterfront development activities and welcomed the resolution. “The Rhode Island environmental waterfront improvements from these developments will improve current site conditions while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Public waterfront development will provide the public with improved access to the coastline.

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Quality waterfront development projects are of high quality in terms of purpose, planning, architecture and materials,” Fazioli has stated.

The council resolution mentioned that the potential for waterfront development in East Providence is very beneficial to the Rhode Island economy in terms of employment opportunities and tax base growth. It also noted that the Commission does not receive any City or State funding for its operation. All monies are obtained through the acceptance of project fees and permits, etc. It was also stated that there have been no tax credits of any kind, either requested, or given to any developer since the inception of the Commission.

East Providence Police Promotions Continue

The City of East Providence has named Christopher Francesconi as Deputy Chief of the East Providence Police Department. After a recommendation by a panel of law enforcement officials and interviewing multiple candidates, Mayor Robert L. DaSilva has appointed Francesconi to the lead the department under Chief William C. Nebus.

“Christopher Francesconi has spent nearly 20 years serving the city’s police department with the mentality that wearing the badge is more than just having a job, it’s a sworn dedication to protect public safety with pride and professionalism,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “Francesconi has shown that professionalism having served in multiple units over his police career including patrol and vice/narcotics.”

“It’s a true honor to be selected as a leader of such a fine and dedicated group of professionals,” Deputy Chief Francesconi said. “I look forward to working closely with Chief Nebus to continue the proud tradition of the East Providence Police Department and exceptional service to the citizens of East Providence.”

“Captain Francseconi’s promotion to Deputy Chief is a good step for the future of the East Providence Police Department,” Chief William Nebus said. “I have worked with Chris for 19 years and I have observed his persistent work ethic and dedication to this job firsthand. “We share the same vision and values for the department and for the citizens of East Providence.”

Francesconi, who has served as Captain since 2016 both in the Services and Patrol Division, has been a member of the East Providence Police Dept. since 2000 when he first joined the force as a patrol officer. While rising through the ranks from officer to deputy chief, Francesconi spent 15 years as a member of the Special Reaction Team, became a FBI-Certified firearms instructor and for some time stepped into the role of supervisor of the Field Training and Evaluation Program, among many accomplishments.

Francesconi earned his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Saint Anselm College.

He is currently enrolled in the administration of justice program at Salve Regina University and anticipates earning his master’s degree in the fall 2019.

The East Providence Police Department has also promoted Lt. Thomas Rush to the rank of captain. Capt. Rush will be assigned to the Patrol Division, which was made vacant due to the recent promotion of Major Christopher Francesconi to Deputy Chief.

“Thomas Rush has spent decades of his life proudly wearing the East Providence Police badge and his dedication to public service has not gone unnoticed,” Mayor Bob DaSilva said. “I am honored to have sworn him in as captain before his family and fellow members of the EPPD and I look forward to seeing his continued success in protecting and serving our community.”

“Captain Rush is a seasoned veteran with 32 years of service and dedication to the City of East Providence and we are happy to have him join the command staff,” Chief Nebus said.

Rush rose through the ranks from patrol officer to captain. He joined the East Providence Police Dept. in June 1987. After joining the department, Rush was assigned to the Patrol Division and later went on to become a major crimes detective in the Detective Division. Rush also served as an investigator in the Vice Unit working on many cases in an undercover capacity.

In addition, Rush was a member and team leader of the Special Response Team (SRT).

After being promoted to sergeant, Rush worked as a patrol sergeant and commander of

June 2019 The Reporter the Vice Unit. Once he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, he served as lieutenant of the Patrol Division. Rush has a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Bryant College, is married and has an 8-year-old daughter.

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What you need to apply: An active email address, current phone number, child’s legal name, child’s date of birth (must be 4 by 9/1/2019), child’s address and monthly household income (lottery is not income dependent).

East Providence has the following available: Martin Middle School (111 Brown Street) - 5 classrooms; Oldham School (60 Bart Drive) - 2 classrooms (Note: Applications for Oldham are available at the East Providence Administration Offices, 145 Taunton Ave.) and the East Bay Community Action Program (70 Turner Ave.) - 1 classroom. For further assistance, email RIDE or call RIDE Pre-K information line at (401) 222-8184.

New EPHS Groundbreaking Ceremony

Captain Thomas Rush being sworn in by Mayor Bob DaSilva.

The East Providence School Committee, East Providence Building Committee, and Superintendent Kathryn Crowley will have a public Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New East Providence High School. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 5 at 12 noon at the current East Providence High School & Career & Technical Center at 1998 Pawtucket Ave. State and local officials will join students, parents, teachers, administrators, and members of the community for a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction on the new state-of-the-art, comprehensive high school that will open in 2021. In the event of rain, the ceremony will take place indoors.

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Mayor Bob DaSilva swears in new Deputy Chief Francesconi.

Police Investigate City Bank Robbery

The East Providence Police Department is investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at approximately 5 p.m. at the Citizens Bank branch, 622 Taunton Ave. No weapons were shown during the robbery. If anyone has information regarding the identity of the suspect please contact the East Providence Police at 401-435-7600.

Free Pre-Kindergarten Program Continues

The East Providence School Department reminds parents of the Rhode Island Prekindergarten Program, which is entering its 11th year. The program provides free, high-quality prekindergarten classes to children selected in a lottery held in early July. To be eligible, children must be 4 years old by September 1, and

The City of East Providence announced that the historic Crescent Park Looff Carousel in Riverside, Rhode Island has opened for the season. It opened on Saturday May 25, 2019. The ride will operate Saturday and Sunday from 12-6 p.m. Please be advised that the Carousel organ is undergoing repairs and will not be playing.

The world famous Crescent Park Clam Shack Clam shack will be open Wed. – Sun. from 11 a.m.– 8 p.m. beginning today, May 22. For more information and/or for the Carousel’s 2019 event schedule please call the Carousel office at 401-435-7518 or visit the Carousel page on the City of East Providence’s website at www. eastprovidenceri.net

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2019 East Providence Teachers of the Year Leila McCarthy, RMS is District Teacher of the Year

East Providence 2019 Teachers of the Year Teacher of the year announcements have been made by the East Providence School Department. A teacher of the year for each school was selected along with a district wide award. Here is a school by school list and some excerpts of nomination narratives as supplied by Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Crowley.

Teacher of the Year - District Wide Leila McCarthy, Riverside Middle School

McCarthy is the Social Studies Department Coordinator at Riverside Middle School. “She is a leader among her peers and a beacon in the lives of her students. Leila is a consummate educator,” said RMS Principal Robert Perry. “Despite her veteran status she has taken on a leading role in our efforts to bring our students to 21st century learning. She has become a leader at the state level in Project Based Learning (PBL), a classroom approach in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. Her efforts in PBL led her to become one of four educators in Rhode Island chosen to present classroom experiences at the annual Highlander Conference this year. Leila is called upon regularly by teachers throughout the state to share her knowledge. At RMS, Leila has lent her expertise of PBL to help her colleagues create meaningful lessons and projects,” added Perry. “This is evident in her decades long work with the ‘Lost Boys of South Sudan’ and her ongoing efforts to strengthen the bridge between Riverside and Africa. For years, Leila has worked with her friend Panther, a former Lost Boy and now a government official in South Sudan, to bring opportunities to kids in Africa. Leila’s students have always been part of the process. Last year and earlier this year, Leila organized a fundraiser that raised $5000 to send textbooks and educational supplies to kids in South Sudan. RMS students were there at every step of the process - from Skyping with Panther in a school-wide assembly to putting packing labels on boxes of books. Leila delivered hope to kids in Africa and brought Project Based Learning to life for her students,” said Perry in his nomination of McCarthy.

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Leila McCarthy, center, is East Providence District Teacher of the Year for 2019. Shown here with many Riverside Middle School students where she is Social Studies Dept Head. RMS photo.

East Providence High School - Dalia Raposo

“Mrs. Raposo collaborates with colleagues, students, and families helping to build and create a school culture of respect and success by being one of the most flexible teachers in EPHS and accepts “change” as routine!,” writes Principal Shani Wallace. She has been assigned to a number of different departments such as Business, Science and presently Math, collaborating with content teachers while making home connections with those on her caseload.

“Mrs. Raposo demonstrates leadership and innovation both in and outside of the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning. Mrs. Raposo has been one of the Instructors for the District’s Teacher Leadership Academy. Her drive is contagious; it realistic and doable. She pushes herself and others to be the best they can be. She has high expectations for all. Mrs. Raposo is a citizen of the city and a graduate of EPHS. Students understand lifelong learning because she is a physical example of it.

“It is without question, Mrs. Raposo is intelligent, motivated, hard-working, effective, inspiring, and a wonderfully dedicated Townie Teacher with Pride!” adds Principal Wallace.

EP CTC - Patricia Piros

Mrs. Piros has worked tirelessly to create a high-level, four-year computer science program that challenges students in the field of computer technology. Over the past few years Mrs. Piros has

June 2019 The Reporter created opportunities for students to showcase their skills in state and national competitions. As a SkillsUSA advisor and coach, Mrs. Piros has guided not only her students, but also all CTC students participating in SkillsUSA competitions. Her United States Air Force, CyberPatriot student competition teams are noted at the state-level and in the New England region as placeholders over the past five years,” writes Principal/Director Karen Mellen.

Martin Middle School - Patty Usenia

Math Department Coordinator. “Here are some things written by the many staff at MMS who nominated her,” said MMS Principal Bill Black. “Patty is such an amazing, hard working teacher who will do anything for her students and faculty members.

Patty is the Math Department head who supports her teachers and students. Patty goes above and beyond for the students and staff at Martin Middle School. She is the RICAS coordinator and spends countless hours of her own time planning and coordinating testing rooms, snacks, and other logistics to do with testing.

As a school, MMS has been focused on improving our scores and Patty’s leadership has really motivated the staff. She also coordinates iReady school wide testing days and makes sure every staff member and student can do their best. It is inspiring to see a veteran teacher still have the amount of love and passion for the profession and for students as Patty does.”

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Pre-K at MMS - Maggie Saunders

Mrs. Saunders has been teaching in the East Providence School District for the past 24 years. Currently, she is a teacher in the State PreK Program at Martin Middle School. She began her career with the district at the Thompson Kindergarten Center as an ELL teacher. In later years, she continued teaching in early childhood classrooms at Oldham and Hennessey before landing in her favorite place of all the Martin PreK. During her tenure in the district she has served on many different committees and has proven to be an amazing person and friend.

According to her PreK colleagues she is “the truest version of a team player who is willing to help anyone with anything. She has worked tirelessly to learn the many components of the PreK program. She loves her students and her city and it shows in everything she does.” She works hard inside and outside of her classroom to enhance student learning. She always makes time to meet with her families and it shows through the amazing relationships she has with them. Maggie is always ready to collaborate and work with colleagues, private sector professionals or administration for the betterment of the program. She values all opinions and ideas and is diligently on ensuring all voices are heard and represented,” writes Principal Karen Rebello.

A colleague from Hennessey had this to say about Mrs. Saunders, “I have had the pleasure of knowing Maggie both professionally and personally for 22 years. Within those years, I can honestly say that Mrs. Saunders has worked to encourage all her students to be active and engaged learners. She finds ways to build on their skills and encourages students take on the challenges to learn more. She enjoys using her creativity to drive students to try new things. This creativity has also motivated other teachers to step out of their comfort zone to try new things as well. I could always count on Mrs, Saunders to find humor in stressful situations and work collaboratively to find solutions when necessary. Maggie is the first person to step up to volunteer to help with PTA events and/or fundraisers, technology issues, a student/family in need or even a drive to the recycling center to pick up those “essential” materials.

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Joanne Tortolani’s constant dedication, compassion, and overall love for her students is evident to all who have the pleasure to work with Joanne. She is always looking for new ideas to engage students, lessons to reach those struggling to grasp the concept and activities to keep students smiling and having fun.

Joanne’s dedication goes beyond teaching in her classroom. She can be found greeting students every morning, helping out in the cafeteria, setting up incentive plans within the general education classrooms, or even attending a student’s baseball game. She is respected by the parents of the students she works with and she communicates with them regularly. Joanne is a true professional who comes to work each day with the intention of doing what is best for the students. We at Francis are better for having her walk among our halls. - Anne-Marie Scott Principal

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“Michelle Malmstrom is currently a fourth grade general education teacher who teaches reading and social studies. Mrs. Malmstrom is the RTI coordinator at Kent Heights, she is also a Kent Heights School parent. Previously, at Kent Heights School she was a special needs self-contained teacher,” writes Principal Leddy.

“Over the years that I have been here at KHS, she never ceases to amaze. She truly teaches from her heart! Mrs. Malmstrom sees each student for their individualism and makes it a priority to meet their academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs. She is selfless, goes the extra mile and is dedicated to learning even the minutest detail of her students and their learning in order for them to be successful. Anytime you enter her classroom, you will always find her engaging her students with enthusiasm, patience, love and knowledge. She never gives up and lives up to the saying, “where there’s a will, there’s a way” which I personally have watched her implement when working with students with challenging behaviors.

I appreciate most that not only does every child begin their day with a clean slate but also every minute. Mrs. Malmstrom’s respect for her students and colleagues is always apparent. I will always be in awe of her as a person, mother, teacher and colleague and can only hope that future teachers could mirror her style.

She is approachable, kind, non-judgmental and empathetic.

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June 2019 The Reporter She has also been a member of the PBIS committee. Her students are genuinely excited to walk into her bright and inviting classroom where learning is fun! She integrates technology and games into her curriculum in a way that makes students engaged and caters to a very diverse group of learners.

Oldham School - Paula Dionisopoulos

Ms. Dionisopoulos is our Grade 1 teacher who has been an Oldham Elementary School teacher for 2 years and a member of the professional teaching staff of East Providence Public Schools for the past 11 years.

Ms. Dionisopoulos is a dedicated, kind, and very organized teacher. She is a true professional with a strong work ethic who always leads by example. Ms. Dionisopoulos maintains excellent relationships with her students and colleagues, alike.

Orlo Avenue - Stephanie Caverly

Stephanie is a graduate of the Teacher Leadership Academy and has also presented at the Teacher Led Professional Learning Day. She was a pioneer in exploring personalized learning and flexible seating in her classroom. Stephanie has also created Math Data tracking sheets that have been shared and used by other teachers in the district. She is a true teacher leader.

She has an unbelievable way of connecting with students naturally, and it is evident that everyone in the classroom respects her.

With all of the time invested in lesson planning, and establishing routines in the classroom, she also plays a huge role in the school community with being a part of multiple committees as well as maintaining positive relationships with our Orio families.

Whiteknact School - Tara Mollo

Ms. Mollo goes above and beyond for her students and for the entire Whiteknact community. I can’t think of a committee that Ms. Mollo isn’t on. Endless hours are spent creating amazing experiences for her students. Every single student in her classroom has developed a love for learning and school. This love is such a powerful thing to develop in kindergarten. It truly fuels their passion for their future years of learning. Ms. Mollo sets the bar high and leads by example to her colleagues. Peers are inspired by her creativity and passion.

The door to Ms. Mollo’s classroom is always open to fellow educators, administrators, and families. Anyone who enters Whiteknact Elementary tends to gravitate to room 8. Typically, they do not want to leave, but when they do, they leave with a smile on their face and a renewed sense of educational passion in their hearts.

Ms. Mollo puts the “T” in our PTA and has played a major role in the fundraising efforts for our playground. Whether it’s fund.raising, the Coding Club, Girls on the Run, PBIS, or Title I, Ms. Mollo has a seat at the table. She is the epitome of what it means to be an educator. - Laurie Marchand, Principal.

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Lauren is a Coach for Girls on the Run, the STEAM class Coding teacher, and a facilitator for the 5th grade Robotics Club.

In addition to her contributions outside of the classroom, Lauren plans and carries out engaging lessons for her students. She uses best practices in her teaching. Her classroom has an upbeat vibe where children take part in both individualized instruction and group work. She uses the latest technology and teaching techniques to bring out the best in her students. One of her students was so inspired by Miss Ferreira he made her a superhero cape! As you can see, she is always willing to help out. Finally, Lauren is our go-to tech savvy co-worker. Teachers and students alike seek her out when they have an issue with technology.

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East Providence History Found in Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks can serve as history books. Articles of places and events we can relate to may make local history come alive and be more relevant.

Before television, newspapers and magazines brought the news and entertainment. “A two headed cow was born on the Kent Farm.

It was stuffed and on display at Crescent Park.” People would cut out interesting stories they read and might mail them to friends.

Eventually a notable article and/or photo would be saved and pasted into a scrapbook. Usually rectangular pieces of heavy black or manila construction paper were sandwiched between two pieces of heavy or shiny laminated cardboard. The stack was bound on the left spine with a string tied between two sets of holes. An entire scrapbook may be devoted to a single theme or the topics found inside may vary. (If you make one, be sure to include a date and the source where each article was clipped from!)

A scrapbook from the 1920s contained many stories of East Providence, RI (EP) railroad veterans. Many railroad tracks once occupied the land along the Seekonk River we now know as Bold Point and Fort Hill and the East Bay bicycle path. These older experienced men worked on freight and passenger trains for many years. Stories included the closing of the commuter train station in Watchemoket Square and the retirement of many men who were train engineers and conductors.

As autos became popular, the old Washington toll bridge was replaced in 1930 with the concrete arched bridge (south span) we use today. The square on the east side of Washington Bridge was dedicated to Lt. Donald Carlton from the Great War. Does your scrapbook have photos of events held at the Carlton VFW Post that met in the Potter St. School? His memorial square and the VFW Post no longer exist. But his memory remains. Recall this WWI veteran when you travel Carlton Ave. or pass by the (temporary in the 1970s) former Carlton Ave. School.

It was fitting to locate the opening day dedication program for Pierce Memorial Stadium in a 1930s scrapbook filled with stories of the East Providence Senior High School’s (EPHS) athletes. (In 1931, the Senior High and Central Junior High Schools were located on Taunton Ave., Broadway, and Whelden Ave.) Charles Bentley was an all-star football player. Ever drive down Bentley St.?

The scrapbook traded stories of teenage boys in sports uniforms to military uniforms as many men left high school before they graduated to join World War II. There were several stories of mothers in East Providence and Riverside who sent three or four sons to war. The left-hand plaque by the gates at Pierce Memorial football field states 2125 graduates and students of EPHS served

their country. What are their names? How many were females?

Do an honor roll and list of the war dead exist for the students of East Providence who attended private and parochial high schools?

How many of the residents who served in WWII are alive today?

Who are they? Not all returned home alive and many obituaries and death notices were pasted on several scrapbook pages.

At the Pierce Memorial football field gate dedication ceremony in June 1947, Miss Alice Waddington read the names of the 76 EPHS former students who gave their lives for their country. These names are on the right-hand plaque by the gates. She knew these men, not only as students in her German and Latin classes, but as correspondents during and after the war. Miss Waddington was a veteran, a person of long experience with data collection, organization, and writing. She wrote by hand and mailed personal letters to each student in the service. When the enlistees became numerous, she mimeographed basic news and added personalized salutations. The EP veterans group also wrote and sent 3 matchbook cover sized booklets to the troops. Two with crimson covers and one with a light blue cover, these letters contained words of encouragement with news of the EP high school sports teams and town events. Did any of these letters return to EP? Side note: After the war, WWII veterans and their families found temporary residence in Quonset huts located between the Pierce Memorial stadium and Lyon Ave. Like the letters and booklets, no photos of Veterans’ Court were found in the scrapbooks reviewed.

During the 1950s, East Providence was transformed.

A new senior high school building opened on Pawtucket Ave. in 1952. At the dedication ceremony, Miss Alice Waddington read her research report of “The history of East Providence High School”.

Students entered the Korean War but it is not known if Miss Waddington continued her war time correspondence to them. How many men and women from EP served? What are their names?

How many are alive today?

In the mid-1950s, land parallel to Warren Ave., which included Division St., was condemned by the state to build a freeway. Some 800 house owners scrambled to purchase open lots and moved their buildings. What remained in Sept. (62 years ago) was leveled with bulldozers. This included many houses, businesses, family run stores, 3 schools, and the EP roller rink. Mr. Joseph Andrews Jr. reported where some, but not all of the houses moved. Did you or your neighbors relocate a house or was it left behind and razed? Where are the moved houses now located?

Houses along Broadway moved to create a business district.

Simultaneously, houses at Six Corners were moved to build the Broadway underpass.

In Nov. 1958, the town of East Providence became the city of East Providence to be governed with a city manager.

When the freeway was finished in late 1959, Governor Del Sesto requested the bridges be named for EP veterans of WWII and the Korean War. It has previously been reported that 5 bridges were named for 10 men. Thanks to GH ‘s mother’s scrapbook, it is now known that there were originally 14 memorials. A newspaper article described the Nov. 11, 1961 dedication ceremony guest speakers and listed the names of the 28 men. Did a ceremony program contain their biographies? The 9 memorial signs have been missing for at least 20 years and forgotten. (Discussions are underway to repost copies of the original signs.) Also found is an invitation to the dedication ceremony from Assistant Mayor Herbert Silva. His letter informed the families that the bridge over Warren Ave., leading to the East Shore Expressway, would become a memorial for PFC. Gordan S. Reid and M/ M2C Clifford Jackson.

In addition to naming the spans over Route 195 on that Veterans Day, Governor Notte named the new freeway the East

June 2019 The Reporter Providence Veterans Memorial Expressway (EPVME). Stretching from the Seekonk River to the Seekonk, MA state-line, it is the longest memorial in East Providence. It is a tribute to all citizens of East Providence who serve in the armed forces (i.e. military, army, coast guard, navy, air force, marines, etc.,) WAVES, WACS, etc., for all US sponsored events. Since 1961, the United States has participated in 13-38 military operations, according to which virtual scrapbook or website is referenced. Such events have been described as war, conflict, rebellion, insurgency, civil war, invasion, encounter, intervention, and operation. Who are these numerous men and women veterans of E. Providence? They are our former and present school teachers, firemen, policemen, postal workers, medical personnel, government officials, airplane pilots, engineers, businessmen, etc., members of our families and neighbors.

Many of the bridges on the EP Veterans Memorial Expressway recently have been fortified, replaced, or are nearing completion of reconstruction. Do not wait until the 60th anniversary of the naming of the EPVME (in 2021) to celebrate the new road improvements and to remember our fallen service members and to honor and to thank those who served and are presently serving. Do something special so your act of kindness or tribute becomes a memory worth posting in a veteran’s scrapbook.

Share your memories, photos, and scrapbooks with Susan digsEPhistory@ hotmail.com or other members of the EP Historical Society ephist.org (401) 438-1750.

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In Response to “Girls Softball Field at Pierce Field”

We would like to update the community on the status of the girls dugout at Pierce. Just to clarify it has been a year since a storm has destroyed the dugout . (March 2018) East Providence Central Little League has been working with the community to receive various donations to address the rebuild of the girl’s dugout. Great news is that we were able to gather enough funds late last year, wood was delivered in February and the Vocation School has framed the dugout and it is ready to be installed. With all the rain at the beginning of the season, the date of installation continued to get pushed out to ensure the dugout was installed correct and safe.

Player safety is always our top priority, for all players in baseball and softball. We continue to educate our coaches and children of the league and always look for ways to get better. We look forward to soon completion of the girl’s dugout and the continued growth of our league. We could not do anything without the support from our volunteers and community, so we thank all that are involved and support us!

Charles Michael, EPCLL President

Memorial Day Parade Thanks

On behalf of American Legion Riverside Post 10, I would like to thank Mayor Bob Dasilva and the City of East Providence for assistanting us with the production of the Memorial Day Parade this year. There were numerous departments involved from placing the flags all around the parade route, setting up the review stand, the EPPD for marching and for providing traffic control and a safe & secure parade route, the EPFD for marching as well and for being ready at a moment’s notice in case of an emergency, to the East Providence High School, Riverside Middle School, and Martin Middle School bands, and to anybody in the City that was involved in this wonderful event. We would like to also thank all parade participants and those who came out to watch to help us honor those that made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

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East Providence Town News East Providence Dept. of Parks & Recreation

East Providence Historical Society News

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“2nd Sunday” Summer Open Houses June 9, July 14, August 11 1:00 - 3:30 pm

John Hunt Museum - 65 Hunts Mills Road - 02916

“ Hikes At Hunt’s”- 1:30 at the Gazebo Master Gardener “Show and Tell”- 2:30 in the gardens June -Tour of historic gardens/plant uses July - NO special presentation August - New ways to use your summer produce

The Historical Society, the Ten Mile River Group and the EP Conservation Commission wish to thank everyone for their support of the RI Preservation Conference and the Rumford Bake-Off extravaganza. We continue to offer a family outing experience here at Hunt’s Mills: history/ hiking/ herons/ herring and so much more.

The Hunt House is in showplace condition with a new “costume” room and you will want to make this a regular spot for your family to enjoy. If you enjoy early map reading, visit the new Ed Center to mark the progression of Rehoboth becoming East Providence.

The EP yearbooks are handy there for you to show your children/ grandchildren a class photo or two.

The EPHS is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation of local history. We are located at the 1751 John Hunt House Museum in the Hunts Mills Local Historic District, maintain a URI Master Gardening program, and provide educational programs open to the public. For more information visit info@ephist.org or call 401-438-1750

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Summer Programs

Except where noted, programs are held at the Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave. Fees apply where noted. Participants must obtain center membership. Membership for one year: $25 (ages 6-17 & 55 and up); $50 (ages 18-54)

Pre-School

Creative Tumble: Thursdays 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., $40 per child/per month (ages 3-5), Classes begin July 11, 2019 - Held at Breed Hall. This class is designed for children who are ready to tumble on their own. Here, children will learn basic tumbling and gymnastics fundamentals, balancing, imagination, balance beam, floor, rhythm and movement. Children will learn playground and gymnastics safety as well as fine and gross motor skills.

Tumble With Me: Thursdays 9:30 a.m. -10:15 a.m., $40 per child/per month (18 months - 3.5 years old with parent participation) Classes begin July 11, 2019 - Held at Breed Hall. This class is focused on kids having fun and learning something new in a structured environment with the assistance of a parent, guardian, babysitter, aunt, uncle etc. Tumble With Me is designed to introduce acrobatic fundamentals, balancing, tumbles, parachute, imagination, exploration, rhythm and movement. The goal of this class is to get younger students interacting with other children their age, work on listening, taking turns, and creating a smooth transition into other class settings.

Tap/Ballet: Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m., $40 per child/ per month (ages 3-5) Classes begin July 10 – Held at Senior Center – cafeteria. Combination class that introduces young children to basic dance skills.

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Tap/Jazz: Thursdays 4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. $40 per child/ per month (ages 8-14). Classes begin July 11 and are held in the Senior Center cafeteria. Combination class of Jazz & Tap basic dance skills!

Tap/Ballet: Thursdays 5:20 p.m. – 6:05 p.m., $40 per child/per month (ages 6-9). Classes begin July 11 and are held in the Senior Center cafeteria. Combination class of Tap & Ballet dance skills.

HIP HOP: Thursdays 6:20 p.m. – 6:55 p.m., $40 per child/per month (ages 6-14). Classes begin July11 and are held in the Senior Center cafeteria. Get your child moving with this high energy dance class! Watch your child gain confidence as they learn choreography, hip-hop fundamentals, break dancing and the history of hip-hop.

Tumbling: Wednesdays 5:20 p.m. – 6:05 p.m. (ages 4-6), $40 per child/per month; 6:10 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. (ages 7-14) $40 per child/ per month. Classes begin July 10 and are being held at Breed Hall.

Tumbling teaches basic tumbling, gymnastics and dance skills from rolls to back handsprings to leaps and turns. The class curriculum is designed to teach each student at their own individual pace and skill level. Students are taught gymnastics safety so parents can feel confident when their children are practicing at home or on

June 2019 The Reporter the playground. At the completion of class, students will have the skills and what they need to move on to the next level with ease.

Adult

Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., $12 per class.

Classes are led by Kathy Ashton CYT200. Classes begin June 4th and are being held in the Senior Center multipurpose room. Hatha Yoga is for everyone regardless of age, ability or flexibility! The benefits of this gentile practice include reduced stress, increase in your flexibility, balance, focus and the ability to quiet the mind.*Please bring your own non-slip mat.

Fit Mix: Mondays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., $5 per class. Classes are led

by Karen Ramos-Boyd. Classes are being held June 3-August 26 in the Senior Center multipurpose room. This adult class mixes cardio, weights, bands and more to help you get a balanced workout while allowing you to set your own pace.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga: Thursdays 6 p.m. – 7 p.m., $10 per class.

Classes are led by Kim Daniels. Classes begin June 6, 2019 for the summer session and are being held in the Senior Center multipurpose room. In this yoga class, you’ll build strength, flexibility and balance. Classes are intelligently designed to stretch and strengthen all major muscle groups. You’ll flow through linked series of postures with focus on alignment and breath. *Please bring your own non-slip mat.

2019 “Concerts in the Park”

The East Providence Department of Recreation announces the 2019 “Concerts in the Park” series! Meet us at the band shell at Rose Larisa Memorial Park, 701 Bullocks Pt. Ave. Riverside RI. Shows are held on Thursday evenings and begin at 6pm unless otherwise noted. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Performances are weather permitting and are free and open to the public.

The 2019 Concerts in the Park series is sponsored by Navigant Credit Union. For information, contact the East Providence Recreation Department at 401-435-7511 / www.eastprovidenceri.net / www.facebook/EPRecDepartment .

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Summer Food Program Feeds Kids for Free

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. The East Providence Recreation Department provides free meals to children during the summer.

This summer, meals will be served at Onna Moniz-John Park, 11 McCausland Ave.; Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St.; George Lima Park, 261 Grosvenor Ave. & Providence Ave. playground, 50 Providence Ave., Mon.-Fri., June 24-August 2, *Onna Moniz-John Park, June 24 – August 23. Service times at most locations are from 11a.m.1p.m. Service times at Providence Avenue Playground Ave. is Noon -1 p.m. There are no income requirements or registration. Any child under age 18 may come to eat. For more information, contact East Providence Recreation at 401-435-7511.

Join us at the Summer Meals Kickoff Celebration to learn more about summer meals and for a day of fun with your family. The Summer Meals Kickoff Celebration will be on Sat., June 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pierce Field, 201 Mercer St. There is no cost to attend. More information is available at East Providence Recreation Dept. at 401-435-7511, www.eastprovidenceri.net, www.facebook. com/eprecdepartment.

Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture partners with local organizations such as the East Providence Recreation to provide free meals to children when school is out for the summer. For more information about the national Summer Food Service Program, visit http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/summer. For more information on summer feeding sites near you including locations and serving times throughout Rhode Island, please contact the United Way by dialing 211. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Bus Trips

• June 5: Mystery Trip • June 13: Lobster Fest at the Log Cabin musical entertainment with The Great American Band…Jeff Barnhardt • July 10: On Golden Pond Boat Tour Holderness, NH. Lunch at Walter’s Basin • July 24: Mississippi Style River Boat Ride, lunch included • August 7: Martha’s Vineyard Island Tour, lunch on your own in Edgartown.

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June 13, 6pm: “Rick Ashman”

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June 20, 6pm: “Seth Burkhart 4”

An evening by the bay listening to the smooth, cool jazz of SB4. AHHH…

June 27, 6pm: “The Becky Chace Band”

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EP Police on Cable TV Series East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva and Police Chief William Nebus have released a joint press statement at the end of May. The statement gives details of the City’s participation in a national cable television police show: “The City of East Providence is pleased to announce that Live PD will be joining the East Providence Police Department starting Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Our first live broadcast will air Friday, May 31, 2019 at 9 p.m. on A&E, channel 37 for customers of Cox cable, and channel 181 for those with Verizon FiOs. The East Providence Police Dept. will be conducting a hiring process for new recruits beginning today through July 1, 2019. Live PD arrives just in time to showcase our agency and what we have to offer!

“Live PD” is the top unscripted justice series on cable which documents policing in America in real time, produced by Big Fish Entertainment, an MGM Company. Since its premiere in October 2016, “Live PD” has grown by more than 150 percent in total viewers Live-Plus-Same-Day L+SD and Live-Plus-Three (L+3), with a series high of 2.7 million total viewers on April 7, 2018. Over the course of the 80-episode second season, “Live PD” was the No. 1 show of the night on all of television 28 times (L+SD, A25-54, excluding sports). In August, “Live PD” was the No. 1 program on all of TV among ages A25-54 and ages A18-49 on Fridays and Saturdays (L+SD, excluding NFL Pre-Season games), propelling A&E to be the No. 1 TV network on Fridays and Saturdays for the month with A25-54 and A18-49, beating all broadcast nets.

(L+SD, prime). “’Live PD’ has tapped into the cultural zeitgeist in ways we never imaged. Our viewers are passionate and are truly engaged with the show. In fact, they have helped law enforcement agencies find missing children and wanted fugitives,” said Elaine Frontain Bryant, executive vice president and head of programming at A&E. “We want to extend our thanks to our loyal viewers who have dubbed themselves the ‘Live PD Nation,’ along with the communities and law enforcement agencies that have welcomed our cameras into their neighborhoods.

“The team at Big Fish Entertainment, along with our incredible on-air talent and studio and field crews have masterfully produced a technically challenging show week after week.”

Hosted by Dan Abrams with analysis from Tom Morris Jr. and Sgt. Sean ‘Sticks’ Larkin, “Live PD” showcases the policing of America, following diverse police departments from across the country in real time as they patrol their communities. Using dash cams along with fixed rig and handheld cameras, the series captures the work of a varied mix of urban and rural police forces on a typical Friday and Saturday night. Abrams, Morris and Larkin guide viewers through the night giving insight to what audiences are seeing in real time, bouncing between the featured police departments and offering an inside look at each Live episode. “Live PD” also features law enforcement officers from the series who appear in-studio as guest analysts to provide additional commentary,” - Mayor Bob DaSilva and Chief William Nebus.

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11th Annual EPLAC Recognition Record 45 Nominations in 2019

By Bob Rodericks

2019 EPLAC award winners. Photo by Rob Perry.

The East Providence Local Advisory Committee (EPLAC) for Special Education held its 11th annual Special Needs Recognition Program Reception on Thursday night, May 2, 2019. An overflow crowd filled the cafeteria at E.R. Martin Middle School and was treated to snacks, hors d’oeuvres and pastries provided by the culinary arts program at the high school Career Center student chefs. Several PTA/PTO groups helped to fund the purchase of award plaques and other event costs.

EPLAC is a group comprised of parents of children with disabilities along with administrators, teachers and others with a concern for our children. The committee meets throughout the school year to share information and concerns of educational issues. “Our committee's goals are: To enable parents of special education children to be effective in their advocacy efforts; to jointly advocate for all children with special needs and to aid the East Providence School Department in its efforts to provide quality education for all students and to provide each other with a strong network of support,” explains the group’s mission statement.

The 2019 EPLAC leadership team spokespersons, Rae-Anne Culp and Liza Richardson, welcomed the audience which included Superintendent of Schools Kathryn Crowley, Assistant Superintendent Sandra Forand and Director of Pupil Personnel Julian “Bud” MacDonnell. School Committee members Jessica Beauchaine, Anthony Ferreira and Joel Monteiro attended as did City Councilman-at-Large, Robert Rodericks. continued next page...

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“In my four years here, I think this is the biggest crowd I’ve seen at this event,” said Superintendent Crowley in her welcoming remarks. I am proud of everyone here, enjoy your evening, you deserve this,” she added. Director MacDonnell also wished the group well. “This is the most active advisory group in Rhode Island. You are the only advisory group in the state to host such an event,” said MacDonnell. “Everyone talks about Townie Pride all the time. This epitomizes that pride, especially for our special needs students and families,” he said. “I’m not a Townie but I certainly feel it, this truly speaks about Townie Pride,” MacDonnell added.

“We had over 45 nominations this year of people who go above and beyond to help our students and families,” said Rae-Anne Culp.

“Other school districts should be jealous of East Providence,” Culp said as the crowd applauded in approval.

“Tonight we recognize outstanding programs and staff for our students, especially those in inclusion,” added Liza Richardson.

“This award is designed to identify those individuals or programs that are providing consistently outstanding services for Special Education students. Through your hard work and dedication, students are provided with opportunities that promote self-determination, interdependence and meaningful learning.”

Talking with The Reporter before the program began, an event organizer Christine Lilly was also pleased with the growing support for the program. “It has gotten so strong that we now have more nominations for awards than we can recognize. It is very important to so many people.”

The award categories were divided into the following groups: Educators/staff, Programs/Models, Community Resource and students. Individual school staff as well as parents could nominate candidates. Amanda Fournier introduced both award recipients and their sponsors. Here are the award winners and condensed excerpts of the nominees reasons for their candidates:

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Nominee School Jayden Delgado Martin Middle Abbygail Pacheco

Whiteknact Ava Torngrin Hennessey Vanessa Swanson Whiteknact Corporal Tammy David Riverside Middle Maribeth Finn EPHS Educator Dalila Raposo EPHS Allie Costa Francis School Melissa Leite Francis School Carla Midgley Hennessey Tina Shaw

Kent Heights Mia Millea

Martin Middle Michelle Babbitt Oldham Stephanie Munro Oldham Sonia Aguiar Orlo Avenue Lacy Rego, Ginny Keneally PreK @Martin Jeanne Ouellette & Lois Boyd Riverside Katie Grifka Riverside Middle Amanda Hope Silver Spring Greg McCarthy

Whiteknact Laurie Marchand Whiteknact Amanda Batista

Whiteknact Partner Program EPHS Orlo Avenue Full Inclusion Orlo Avenue

Role Student Student Student Student Community Resource Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff Educator/Support Staff EPHS Program Program

The recipients: Jayden Delgado, a student, was nominated by Sharon Kochan, Susan Feiro-Rodriquez and Patricia Garganta. “To quote Winnie the Pooh, “a friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be,” said Kochan. “When you see the two of them together (friend PJ) on the court during Unified Basketball here at Martin, it’s Jayden’s choice to be there as PJ’s buddy. They work together, they trust each other, they like each other. Where other boys might feel embarrassed because PJ wants to hold hands during the game, Jayden doesn’t shy away from it.

He’s there with a gentle hand on his back to guide him, speaking words of encouragement as PJ dribbles the ball down the court and celebrates with a Hl-5 and their own special handshake when he shoots a basket.” It truly brought tears to our eyes. But what really brought tears to our eyes was one day we had a writing activity that we had asked the students to complete. It asked them to discuss someone who was really important in their lives. Jayden decided to write about PJ. Jayden had stated that PJ was his best friend and the only person that truly understood him,” added FeiroRodriquez and Garganta.

Corporal Tammy David, a Resource Officer at Riverside Middle school was nominated by Principal Robert Perry. “She plays a vital role in maintaining the safety of our school. Equally as important, Officer Tammy serves as an important resource for our school community. She engages with students and parents regularly, addressing issues of safety and the health of our kids. She is friendly and approachable and her nearly ten years of service to the kids of Riverside has made her an invaluable member of our staff. When It comes to working with kids with special needs, no one is more empathetic and supportive than Officer Tammy,” said Perry in his nomination.

Amanda Hope, an Occupational Therapist at Silver Spring School Amanda has been the Occupational Therapist at Silver Spring School for five years. “She has impressed our staff and been an integral part of our students’ success since day one. Amanda is an extremely well-rounded individual who brings a vast array of talents to our diverse school community. In addition to working with students in small groups and classroom settings, she was a lacrosse coach for some of our female students through a community program. She balances her career and home seamlessly.

Amanda is a wife and mother of three young children and is extremely active in their school and extra-curricular activities,” writes

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Greg McCarthy and Laurie Marchand of Whiteknact School.

They were nominated by Kelly Braga and Sarah Marion. “In September, Laurie Marchand and Greg Mccarthy took over Whiteknact’s administration and brought what feels like an entirely new dynamic to the school! We have been a Whiteknact family for almost three years now and I can honestly say that the school seems far more inviting (read INCLUSIVE), teacher and staff morale seems higher, and all of the students appear to be happier with them as their leaders. With Laurie and Greg as the administrators at Whiteknact, I believe that students with special needs are being appreciated for who they are and their inclusion is finally being considered a priority,” said Braga.

Orlo Avenue Full Inclusion program. Nominated by Orlo Principal Yanaiza Gallant. “When you walk through the doors of Orlo Avenue Elementary, you will quickly notice that there is a shared mindset of accepting, inclusivity, and encouraging differences. We believe in all of our students and know that true teaching has to do with meeting students where they are. I nominated the Orlo staff that embraces Full Inclusion. Thank you for being true child advocates and for understanding the power in believing that children can.

Thank you for having a growth mindset and never giving up. I am always inspired by their dedication and commitment,” said Gallant.

Partner Program @ EPHS. Nominated by Kristin Carreiro.

“Students in the partners program go above and beyond to provide students with severe and profound abilities access to an inclusive education experience. There are so many amazing partners that it would be hard to nominate just one, they all deserve recognition. Students participate in a reverse Inclusion program where they join the life skills program to work with students on functional academics, behavior management, appropriate social Interactions and most importantly meaningful friendship. The students have to be selected to participate, pass administration approval and be interviewed. Students are not required to join us on community outings such as swim/luncheons/bowling, but many go above and beyond to join us such as Savannah Feola, Ellen Phillips, Christina Capobianco and Ajsha Edward-Correia. I was also equally impressed with the partner participating in a sweet 16 party for a student over February vacation. Ellen Philips, Christiana Rebello, Kylie Barhy, Jasmine Dossantos and Sara Vargas all spent Saturday evening of February vacation dancing the night away with one very special newly 16-year-old and it made all the difference in the world to him as well as his family to have their support that evening. The above-mentioned students, along with many others this year and years passed, have made an impact on the students, families and staff alike in the life Skills program and should be recognized for their hard work and dedication they show on a daily basis,” writes Carreiro in her nomination of the group.

Allie Costa, educator at Francis School. Costa was nominated

by Gina Mercer. “Allie Costa has been a teacher for my son, Nicholas Sullivan, who is dual diagnosed with physical and intellectual/ behavioral issues for the past 2 school years. My son has a variety of extra needs. Allie has helped my family navigate the system to address the resources needed to help my son which has helped us as well be able to better handle his needs. We are very grateful for her ‘out of the box’ thinking and her outstanding creative ways to help my son reach his goals daily and long term. Allie Costa has found a way to connect with my son in order for him to engage in his work assignments and stay focused enough to complete them.

Allie Costa is a great example of patience and love for her work which definitely shows In all she does for my son. We are very thankful for her!” wrote Mercer.

Carla Midgley, teacher Hennessey. Nominated by Noele Hosley. “I would like to nominate Mrs. Carla Midgley for being the light at the end of a very dark tunnel. Historically it was difficult for my son to adjust to daycare and Pre-k. On his first day of Kindergarten I sat by the phone nervously awaiting a call that it wasn’t

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going well. To my surprise the phone never rang. Having been in Mrs. Midgley’s class my son is at a place where he is thriving emotionally, socially, and academically. He believes In himself and I owe that to the respect and mutual affection Mrs. Midgley shares with him and all the students in her class. The first time I saw her interact with my son I immediately noticed a difference In him. I thought to myself who is this woman ? Can she show me what she knows? She has a way about her that soothes his emotions, pushes him to try as hard as he can while commanding the respect that she deserves. Her communication is excellent as it promotes my involvement to enable my son to be the best he can be. She does a very great Job with sharing both lows and highs. For the first time there are many more highs,” said Hosley.

Maribeth Finn, EPHS. Nominated by Carolyn Sanders, Diane Bedrosian. Erin Rupert, Karen Marotto, Debi Cordeiro. “Over the past thirteen years she has gone above and beyond her duties as a Special Educator. Programs at the high school have changed over the years, and she has adapted to the changes seamlessly. From self-contained to resource to a new skills program she has always put the students first and has done an exceptional job meeting their needs. Maribeth currently teaches English and Social studies to the “skills” group at the high school. These students are in dire need of differentiated instruction and their needs are not met in the regular classroom. Maribeth makes the effort to address all learning styles while traveling to different rooms in the building to teach.

Maribeth strives to make content relative to what is important In the real world to each and every student. She addresses and teaches academic skills that will support independent living. The skills program is fairly new at the high school and she has been able to help make it highly successful. Because of her there is a group of students that will be able to earn a high school diploma that may have fallen through the cracks just a few years ago. Students treat her with respect and Maribeth is able to get to them to challenge themselves and do their best. She has been able to get even the most challenging of students to co-operate and produce quality work. Not only does she help them meet their academic needs, she supports their social emotional learning as well.

On a professional level, teachers working with Maribeth find her very easy to work with. She Is always open to discuss student progress, modifications, etc., to ensure that the curriculum is in the best interest of the student(s).

Dalila Raposo, Teacher. Nominated by Richard Silva. “With over 32 years of experience, both in the classroom as well as in the school counseling department, I have worked with many special education personnel. Dalila is without a doubt one of the most impressive and dedicated educators I have ever worked with. She works tirelessly to insure that all of the students on her caseload as well as regular education students in her collaborative classes receive the best education possible. Approachable and easy to speak with, Dalila listens candidly to the concerns of students, teachers, and staff members and works with those Individuals to develop a plan of action that will benefit all involved. As a model to her peers, Dalila leads by example. A graduate of the East Providence School Department’s Teacher Leadership Academy, Dalila has supported her colleagues and peers by sharing her knowledge and experiences with them. She has collaborated with science and math teachers to develop meaningful lessons for all students. She has engaged in professional development opportunities both as a participant and presenter. Having Dalila as the special educator in your collaborative classroom is more than any teacher can ask for,” writes Silva.

Melissa Leite, Francis School. Nominated by Linsey Allain, Kristin Branco, Heidi Corriero. We nominated Melissa for the EPLAC Special Needs Recognition Program. She was assigned as a PCA to one of the students this year and the growth he has demonstrated because of Melissa is obvious to everyone in the continued on next page...

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building. She is conscientious, hardworking, creative, and incredibly caring. Her job brings with it unique challenges that can be physically demanding at times and she rises to the occasion with a smile on her face each day. Melissa goes way beyond the scope of her responsibilities: which include being trained on and managing all of her student’s mobility equipment, helping him stay engaged during daily inclusion, learning his personal AAC and assistive technology devices, etc. She is so talented artistically and has willingly shared her talent making the classroom much brighter and cheerier. Melissa is also one of the kindest most caring people we have had the pleasure of getting to know. It is evident in all that she does that she loves the students she works with (not only the student she is assigned to but also each child in the classroom.)

We consider ourselves lucky to have such a wonderful assistant at Myron Francis this year!” writes her nominators.

Ava Torngrin, Hennessey School. Nominated by Noel Hosley.

“I would like to nominate Ava Torngrin for the direct assistance, friendship, and encouragement she has provided to my son Noah over the past school year. Ava and Noah met while participants of the Hennessey Boys and Girls Club and have developed a genuine friendship ever since. Ava’s maturity level and gracious heart shines through, not only in her smile, but in her actions as well.

While Noah attended the Boys and Girls Club, Ava picked him up every day from his classroom and escorted him down the halls to the program. At the end of the day she always made a point to stop whatever she was doing to run to him and say goodnight.

Ava introduces him to all her friends and makes him feel included at all the school dances. I am grateful for the comfort and security that Noah feels whenever he is in Ava’s presence. In our current climate, far too often bullying takes a front seat in the topic of peer interactions. Ava is a true example of leadership in inclusivity and acceptance among her classmates,” writes Hosley.

Tina Shaw, Kent Heights School. Nominated by Pam Jensen.

I would like to nominate my colleague Tina Shaw, School Social Worker at Kent Heights School, for recognition by the East Providence Local Advisory Committee Special Needs Program for the 2018-2019 academic year. I have had the privilege of working with Tina since she began working at Kent Heights School In 2015.

Tina has consistently demonstrated expertise In the areas of child development, mental health, social emotional learning, family systems, and special education. Tina fosters close collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and community providers. She addresses challenging situations with empathy, skill, and a willingness to go above and beyond for every child she encounters.

Tina’s proficiency with active listening, communication, and child advocacy is evident in everything she does. Her follow-through with students, families, and community providers is stellar. The work Tina does behind the scenes is often the catalyst for student success. When Tina walks down the hall at Kent Heights School, you will see students’ eyes light up as they say, “Hi Miss Shaw.” They are so excited to tell her what a great day they had...because she went the extra mile to support them.

Mia Millea, Teacher Martin Middle School. Nominated by Jodie Audet, Donna Dugan, Amy Moran, Dean Eklof and Kelley Richardson. Mia is a special educator at Martin Middle School.

Her rapport with all children at Martin is bar none. At Martin, Mia walks the halls and smiles at all students and staff. She knows more students than most, as she monitors detention after school.

We love her ability to see kids in the hallway and be able to make a connection. She always seem to be able to help a student who is having a rough day in such a subtle but helpful way that allows them to finish the day. The connections she makes with student s at Martin are lifelong as she keeps in touch with h them as they move on to the high school,” writes the nominators.

Michelle Babbitt, Teacher Oldham School. Nominated by Stephanie Carroll. I would like to nominate my son’s resource teacher Michelle Babbitt. Max met her his first year of Kindergarten

at Oldham elementary it was also her first year as well. Max was enrolled into the early learning program 2 years before at Meadowcrest. He was behind verbally and academically and he’d some social delays. When Max started Oldham, Michelle saw him right away. Max had just lost his grandpa, my father, a week before school started so going into kindergarten after all that was a lot for him but once I met Michelle she assured me he was going to be OK. She has worked so hard with him over the past 5 1/2 years he would not be where he is today without her she never gave up on him. I don’t know how else to thank her for everything she has done for him. Michelle would always go the extra mile for him and educationally she formed an amazing relationship with him where he trusted her and worked so good with her. She has always been there for every question concern or anything that myself or my husband had for her. She’s always checking in with Max usually every day before she sees him to make sure he’s good. That usually happens as she’s greeting everyone at the door in the morning as they enter school for the day,” wrote Mrs. Carroll.

Stephanie Munro, Oldham Nominated by Leslie Andrade.

“She possesses the typical obvious traits you would expect in someone who works with four year olds - flexibility, a sense of humor, generous and fun! Her tool box contains tricks of the trade including intelligence and common sense. Children in pre-k are learning to share space appropriately and how to have respect for and understand others. Mrs. Munro’s philosophy is to treat each child as she would want someone to be with her own child. She maintains high expectations, respect and patience. In September, she learns each child’s likes, dislikes, strengths and challenges.

The children begin to trust her as they learn she is genuine. Many times I am leading the whole class and Mrs. Munro is charged with supporting the students in attending to task. She will often sit on the rug or in close proximity, use visuals or model what is expected. She speaks to the child quietly, without judgment. Her conversations often sound like “you are safe. I can help you. We will do this together. I believe in you.” to individuals, while reassuring everyone by subtlety saying “You are safe. I am helping him/ her. If you were having difficulty, I would do the same for you.” We have had many observers in our room and all have commented on our student’s acceptance of each other. I truly believe It is Mrs. Munro’s influence, leading by example, treating each child as an individual and meeting each one’s unique special needs; which is why I believe she is worthy of this award,” added Andrade.

Sonia Aguiar, Orlo Avenue School. Nominated by Betsy Knott.

It is my distinct pleasure to nominate Sonia Aguiar for the EPLAC Special Needs Recognition Award. She has been the one to one teacher assistant for a student for four years at Orlo Avenue Elementary. Specifically, this year, I’ve had the opportunity to have Miss Sonia in my fifth grade inclusion classroom while she assists the student. Sonia is a wonderful, caring and kind person who effortlessly works with the student. They have a wonderful relationship. He truly loves her and the feeling is mutual. Having two children with disabilities, Sonia advocates for students as if they were her own. She makes sure that everyone is giving him the level of support he needs. Whether it be with his teachers, his parents, therapists or his friends. Sonia speaks Portuguese and will often translate messages from his teachers to his parents because English is not her student’s parents’ first language,” writes Knott.

Lacy Rego and Ginny Keneally Pre-K at Martin. Nominated by Principal Karen Rebello. State funded Pre-K is a new initiative in East Providence. It serves as the beginning of school for many of the district’s four year olds now and as a fully inclusive environment where the support of a child’s social emotional development is at center stage. It often acts as a catalyst for identifying children who are struggling more with self-regulation than their peers and noticed within the general education setting. Pre-k is a year of development especially in the area of social and emotional. Children are just starting to recognize that they are part of a bigger world and

June 2019 The Reporter that they are required to be able to step outside themselves and recognize others.

Ms. Lacy Rego is a first year Special Education/Early Childhood Teacher in one of the seven Pre-K classrooms in our district. Her philosophy is immediately identifiable by her daily interactions with all the students in her class. She individually engages each of her students with a warmness that strikes instant emotion to her welcome every morning. Her passion for creating an environment where all children can learn is evidenced by the level of individuality shown as she makes her way through the centers each day. If something within the environment needs adjusting to support any child it is made immediately. Even with all the right accommodations in place, there are still the Littles’ who need that tad bit more than most and Ms. Rego does that too!!

However, this often pulls Ms. Rego from the whole group for extended periods of time which disrupts the natural flow of things overall. That is when Ms. Ginny Keneally Building Based Para Professional, lends the much needed extra support. As a staff who is well versed in the RIELDs standards, CPI and the day to day flow of the classrooms, she is a perfect supplement to a child’s need in the exact moment following the lead of the classroom teacher in regaining calm. She works with the most specific individual needs of the children to help them find their comfort zones again and reenter the group at a level playing field.

Together these two women have supported the plans for students who needed something above and beyond the realm of the Gen Ed classroom. They have collaborated regularly to ensure sameness in routine, modifications, accommodations and follow through. They communicate regularly to stay current with program needs and to make pro-active changes to lessen supports when appropriate. They never give up trying to find ways to support the differences without making it noticeable and they encouraged an environment of peer support and understanding at all times. They treat all children as individuals and meet each one of the eighteen students’ unique, special needs in varying and appropriate ways and this is why I believe they are absolute recipients of this award.

Katie Grifka, Social Worker Riverside Middle School. Nominated by Principal Robert Perry and Pam Jensen. I am pleased to nominate Katie Grifka, the school social worker at Riverside Middle School for EPLAC recognition. Katie plays a vital role at RMS as our go-to person for social-emotional Issues among students. She Is knowledgeable and responsive and It Is apparent that she really likes kids. Katie meets regularly with several of our students with special needs. At any given time, she can be found in her office off of the library with a student who has come with a major crisis or just to check in. Katie always follows up with parents and she serves as an important conduit between RMS and the homes of many of our students with significant needs. During IEP meetings, she asks great questions and provides her expertise in a way that helps parents understand and feel more comfortable with the process and the ro le of special education In general. While Katie’s professionalism has been invaluable to the students of RMS, what I value most is that Katie simply has a most pleasant demeanor. Simply put, she is really nice to work with. Considering the significant and often difficult situations she deals with on a daily basis, she retains a positive and kind attitude. I am confident going to Katie for guidance in any situation and I know that we can work together to find solutions to any issue that comes our way. That is invaluable to me as a principal. Finally, I have observed Katie engaging with our kids in need of support. They are always better off after speaking with her. They know that they can depend on her and her door is always open to them. All students at Riverside Middle School are better off because Katie Grifka is part of our team.

Jeanne Ouellette and Lois Boyd, Riverside Middle School.

Nominated by Rae-Anne Culp. “I would like to nominate the dynamic duo of Jeanne Ouellette and Lois Boyd. Mrs. Ouellette and Mrs. Boyd have been my son Jack’s teacher and classroom

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support for 2 years now. When Jack transitioned to Riverside from elementary, it wasn’t a smooth transition. It was a very stressful time in my life with many tears and sleepless nights. Jack was having behavior issues that I hadn’t seen in many years and I didn’t know how to fix things because I wasn’t there. Mrs. Ouellette took the time to explain how her classroom was run and the awards system that she had in place. I thought to myself that Jack would do very well with an awards system like that. Mrs. Ouellette had high expectations for her students and I felt she would always be pushing Jack,” writes this nominator.

Amanda Batista, Whiteknact School. Nominated by Katherine Jette. I wanted to have Mrs. Amanda Batista recognized for the AMAZING teacher that she is. My son, is currently in her 1st grade class. I had noticed difficulties & struggles with him for some time now. I had him tested & was constantly checking in with his Pre-K & Kindergarten teachers at the time on his behavior & academics. I was always told from so many people that there was nothing wrong with him. That he was where he was supposed to be academically & socially. I knew deep down inside that he wasn’t. I finally had someone support everything that I was feeling& witnessing with Dracen.

The day Mrs. Batista approached me in September about things she was noticing with him I was like “hallelujah”, hands up in the air. Someone was finally understanding what I was going through.

Abbygail Pacheco, Whiteknact Student. Nominated by Shana Walsh. “Abbygail Pacheco Is a very special girl. The smile that radiates on her face every single day is contagious. The care and kindness she shows to others is infectious. I cannot think of a student more deserving of this award than Abbygail. Abbygail is a member of Whiteknact’s Best Buddy program. This program works to help build relationships between special needs students and typical peers. She spends time weekly at the Best Buddy lunch table and participates in craft activities, reading buddies, and helps facilitate running the school store. She is supportive of all students but has an amazing connection with her special needs peers. When Abbygail has the opportunity to work directly with these friends, she is the first to volunteer support and help to be as inclusive as possible. She lends a hand to help students with tasks whether it be an assignment or project in art class or completing activities in Music or Library. She ensures that students to participate in P.E. activities and makes she they feel an overall sense of belonging.

The most beautiful thing about Abbygail is that the qualities she possesses are genuine,” writes her teacher.

Vanessa Swanson, Student Whiteknact. Nominated by Joseph Stringfellow. As a first year teacher, I have been blown away by the amount of amazing students I get to teach at Whiteknact Elementary. Amongst these students is an incredible girl named Vanessa. Vanessa is a girl that shows tremendous hard work in her classes as well as strong leadership skills around her peers.

Vanessa is extremely bright when it comes to her school work, and she shows signs of great athletic ability in my physical education class, but neither of these traits are what amazes me most about her. Each day in P.E. students from a special education classroom join Vanessa’s class to learn and to exercise. All of my students in class are respectful of these students, most greet them with a smile or a high-five, some keep to themselves, few help them out from time to time, and one stands out among all the rest: Vanessa. She always has a big infectious smile that people are drawn to as well as the want to help any person around her that needs it. Whether it be understanding a concept better, or encouraging someone to try their best, Vanessa never backs down from an opportunity to brighten someone’s day or to help out in any way she can. All of these traits are examples of why the amazing students from this particular special education classroom are drawn to her and why she is drawn to them. I feel as if it is extremely rare to have the willingness to help and to be as comfortable with special needs students at such a young age as Vanessa is. She truly is a special kind of person,” said Stringfellow.

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Events & Activities East Providence Athletic Club Charity Tournament June 8, 8 a.m.

The East Providence Athletic Club (EPAC) will hold its 23rd annual John J. Chalmers Charity Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 8, at Hazelton Golf Course, Rehoboth, MA. The event, which has raised more than $85,000, benefits Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and the Kyle Page Fund.

There will be a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The fee of $75 per player includes a steak dinner at the EPAC which is located at 118 Mauran Ave. Donations of raffle prizes and gift certificates from area businesses are welcome.

Tournament committee members are Chuck Andrews of Rehoboth, Donna Kusiak of Riverside, Wayne Larned of Warwick, and Tricia Chalmers of Bristol.

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For information about golfing, donating or buying raffle tickets, call the club at 401434-9584.

Bella Vita Adult Day Program Yard Sale Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m.

Bella Vita Adult Day Program will be holding a yard sale on June 8 from 9:00am1:00pm. There will be table space available for vendors/other sellers for $15.00 per table. Donation to Bella Vita are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off between 8:30 am - 3:00pm, M-F. All proceeds benefit the participants special activity fund.

Bella Vita is located at 22 Wampanoag Trail Riverside, RI (next to the fire station).

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Aiden is a 9 year old student at Silver Spring School in East Providence, RI. This boy has endured 6 major surgeries with a few more to go. He was born with Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD). Only 1 in 200,000 children are born with this condition. PFFD is a rare, non-hereditary birth defect that affects the pelvis, particularly the hip bone, and the proximal femur. The disorder may affect one side or both, with the hip being deformed and the leg shortened. continued on page 27...

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Aiden has undergone an 8 month stay in Florida at The Paley Institute for surgery and has begun to make progress. He has missed a lot of school but has resumed classes at Silver Spring.

The family has endured a lot of uninsured physical therapy and medical co-payments. Travel and many expenses are not covered and it has been a struggle for Aiden and his family.

Many in East Providence may know Aiden's grandmother, Jane Brindisi Crevier as the talented manager at T&T's 133 Club on Warren Avenue in EP. Jane has always been at the forefront of charitable causes for others in our city and state. Jane was an active PTA parent and always involved in community efforts to help people. Hopefully, the community can return the good will.

Jane and her family and friends have organized a fundraiser for her grandson. "We are optimistic that Aiden will someday be able to walk without the prosthetic leg he has had since toddlerhood.

Aiden will be a success story someday," said Jane. "I thank everyone who is helping with gift certificates, raffle items and donations for our event."

The fundraiser for Aiden is on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 12 PM at the Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave, East Providence, Rhode Island 02914. "It will be a great afternoon of funny comedians, great raffles, prizes and a chance to help a little boy in need. His travel to the Paley Institute in Florida will enable the brilliant surgeons there to help Aiden walk without the prosthetic leg."

There are many ways in which you can help. Anyone interested in helping with gift certificates and raffle items can contact event organizers. Tickets for the event are $20 and are available from Jane Brindisi-Crevier at The 133 Club on Warren Avenue. She can also be contacted via her Facebook page by messenger. You can also contact City Councilman at Large, Bob Rodericks at bobrodericks@gmail.com to arrange for a donation. Donations at the door on the day of the event are also welcomed. Let's help Aiden and his family get the health care he deserves.

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The Providence Singers invites experienced choral singers to audition for the 2019-20 season, a remarkable series of performances that will include Giuseppe Verdi’s Messa da Requiem with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra. The chorus is particularly interested in auditioning tenors and basses, but all voice sections have openings. Auditions are being scheduled now for Tuesday, June 11, or by appointment at the Carter Center in East Providence. More about your audition — what to expect, how to apply: http://www.providencesingers.org/ About06/Auditions.php

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Aldersbridge Communities to Hold Grand Opening of Rehabilitation Center Tuesday, June 18, 4-6 p.m.

Aldersbridge Communities, a nonprofit provider of long term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living services, and independent services for older adults, announces the grand opening of its new continued on page 28...

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Rehabilitation and Wellness Center at Linn Health & Rehabilitation.

On June 18, the public is invited to attend a celebration to mark the grand opening of the 1,800 sq. ft. rehabilitation gym inside Linn Health & Rehabilitation located at 30 Alexander Avenue in East Providence. At 4:30 p.m., East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva and other VIPs participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony. Staff will be on hand to provide tours of the Center and light refreshments.

“We are very excited for the opening of our Rehabilitation Center,” says Richard Gamache, MS, FACHCA, chief executive officer of Aldersbridge Communities. “The grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting will symbolize our continued commitment for providing quality treatment and care to our residents.”

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East Bay Retired Teachers Association Spring Luncheon Event is June 20; respond by June 12

The East Bay Retired Teachers Association will be holding their spring luncheon on June 20, 2019 at Chelo's on Warren Ave. East Providence. The meeting will commence at 11:00 am.

The scholarship raffle will follow. The program for the event will be Valerie Tutson, a well known Rhode Island storyteller who has been entertaining many schools and events with her fascinating stories of African lore. Our project will be donations to Valerie's charity that she started in 1998 which supports black storytellers in their professional pursuits. The name of the charity is Rhode Island Black Storytellers located at the South Side Cultural Center 393 Broad St. Providence, R.I. 02917.Her stories are fascinating and her presentation truly professional. The meal selections are: yankee pot roast, baked haddock and chicken breast. The cost is $25. Send your selection and remittance to Anne Laderer 18 Mommouth Drive Riverside R.I, 02915 by June 12, 2019. Remember to bring your raffle items to support the 2 scholarships we present to 2 deserving high school students form East Providence High School and Mt Hope High School. These 2 scholarships will be presented at this meeting.

East Providence High School Class of 1959 Reunion

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Online applications are now available for vendors who wish to exhibit at the 39th Annual HeritageFest on July 12-14, 2019. The 3-day outdoor music and arts festival will be held at Pierce Memorial Field. Food vendors, business exhibits, crafters, artisans and fine artists as well as non-profits are welcome. There is no fee for non-profits, but space is limited and allotted on first-come, firstserve basis.

To access the online vendor forms please visit www.epheritagedays.com and select the “Vendor” tab at the top menu. Complete the appropriate form by clicking on the buttons. Payment can be made through PayPal or credit card. If you wish an application

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The annual festival is produced by the all-volunteer board of directors of East Providence Heritage Days Inc., a 501c3 non-profit corporation. The festival is funded through grants, fund raising activities, individual donations and corporate sponsorships. It builds community and enhances the quality of life for both residents and non-residents. The festival has made the arts accessible and affordable and has shined a positive light on the City of East Providence for nearly four decades.

2019 Golf Tournament Charity Fundraiser Monday, July 29th

On Monday, July 29th 2019 The Rotary Club of East Providence/ Seekonk and the Seekonk Lions Club Charitable Trust, a 501(c)(3) organization will conduct their 28th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Wannamoisett Country Club. I am one of the organizers for the event and Chair of the Committee. We are hoping to make this year’s event even more successful than those in the past and are seeking your help to achieve our goal. We are looking for golfers, individuals as well as foursomes ($195 per player/or $780 for a foursome). In addition, to help support this event we are selling Teesign Sponsorships for businesses and or organizations ($125.00) or you can help support by donating a raffle and/or auction item.

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East Providence High School Class of 1963 Reunion Saturday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m.

The 56th Class reunion will be held on Saturday, August 24, at the Shriner's Imperial Room in Cranston - 6 pm - cocktails and hors doeuvres - 7 pm dinner. The Grand buffet with a prime rib carving station, same DJ, Sergio and no formal program. Dress will be casual, no jeans. Please send your check for $40 pp made out to EPHS Class of 1963 and send to Betty DuLude, 23 Circle Drive, Seekonk, MA 02771. Deadline is August 15. Please join us for an evening of fun, dancing, good food, and best of all, reminiscing with old friends. You wanted to do it again, so we are! Last year was a great success!

East Providence High School Class of 1969 Save the Date: September 28th

We are planning our 50th Year Class Reunion for Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the Metacomet Country Club in East Providence.

More details will be announced soon. If you wish to be kept updated please send us your contact information to EP69Reunion@gmail. com. Please spread the word to make the evening memorable.

Cape Verdean Progressive Center 75th Anniversary October 12

Save the date for this big celebration at the Providence Marriott, 1 Orms St., Providence, RI. Formal invitation to follow.

Raffle tickets are available at the Recreation Office in Breed Hall at 610 Waterman Avenue and at the EP Rec Center in Riverside.

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CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS Take-Out Thursday @ Holy Angels Church June 6

The fully-accessible hall downstairs at Holy Angels Church in Barrington will reopen for Take-Out Thursday, a food sale fundraiser and much-enjoyed East Bay attraction, on June 6. All are welcome to purchase delicious, modestly-priced options from the to-go menu. Please note that pre-ordering between now and Tuesday, June 4 is suggested and encouraged. To see the menu, and for more information, please visit www.holyangelsevent.com. Take-Out Thursday proceeds will benefit the efforts of the Social Outreach Ministry, a charitable apostolate of Holy Angels Parish.

St. Mary’s 8th Annual Lawn & Bake Sale June 8, 9 am to 2 pm

St. May’s Episcopal Church, 81 Warren Ave., East Providence will be having their 8th Annual Lawn and Bake Sale on Saturday, June 8th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Table rentals are available for $20.00. All you need to do is bring your stuff. We provide the table. We get the permit. You get the profit.

For the early morning crowd we have coffee and muffins.

Check out the Church White Elephant table with the usual Bric-a -Brac, and more.

Stop by our Bakery. This year we added 8 varieties of homemade brownies. Join us for Lunch on the Lawn. Stop by Mary’s Closet, (our thrift store) which will also be open with lots of goods at great prices. For table rental information, contact Dorothy at 401-253-2734 or Terri at 401-332-3747.

In the event of rain, we will be using our Parish Hall.

Vacation Bible School at Riverside Covenant June 24-28, 9 am-12:30 pm

We would like to invite your kids (and their friends!) to a fabulous experience this summer! From June 24th-28th, 9AM-12:30 PM, the Evangelical Covenant Church of Riverside will be transformed into a roaring jungle as we present "ROAR! Life is wild! God is good!"

Our preschool program is for 4 and 5 yr. olds, while our elementary program is for graduating kindergartner through graduating 5th graders. Older kids/teens/adults are welcome to be crew leaders.

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Peace Love Judah Jam Festival Calendar Raffle

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Purchase a Calendar Raffle Entry and support Peace & Love… for a donation of $5.00 each to get a 31 chance to win prizes, such as gift cards and money!

Daily drawings will start July 1-31, 2019. Multiple chances to win.

Proceeds will go towards the festival for a great cause. We are in the fight to raise awareness against Domestic Violence. And this year we want to make a difference in someone’s life.

Winners will be notified by email or by phone. Make your purchase today to have a chance to win by supporting a great cause!

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Bread of Life Food Pantry

Thanks for successful food drive The Bread of Life Food Pantry would like to thank all East Providence residents and all East Providence mail carriers who were involved in this year’s National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive. On Saturday, May 11th, East Providence mail carriers delivered approximately 7,000 pounds of food that was donated by East Providence residents to the Pantry. The generosity of those who donated the food and the extra time and effort given by the mail carriers in completing this important project are greatly appreciated!

As the food items were delivered throughout the day, 45 volunteers from the six East Providence churches that operate the Pantry worked to unload, inspect, sort and store the donations and enjoyed a wonderful time of community service and fellowship.

The Bread of Life Food Pantry is a collaborative ecumenical effort of six East Providence churches: Bethany Church of the Nazarene, Church of the Epiphany, Evangelical Covenant Church, Haven United Methodist Church, Newman Congregational Church and St. Margaret Church. On average, 180 households are served each month. The Pantry is located at Newman Congregational Church, 100 Newman Avenue, and is open twice each month, on the second and fourth Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. The Pantry welcomes all those in need of food assistance from East Providence and surrounding communities. For more information about the Bread of Life Food Pantry, please visit the Pantry’s website at EPBreadOfLife.org; email the Pantry at EastProvBreadOfLife@gmail. com ; or call 401-434-4742.

Haven United Methodist Church News

Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo. com for more information. Office hours Monday thru Thursday from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Check out our website at www.havenumchurch.com.

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• Haven UMC Thrift Store: BAG SALE through the end of June - $1 regular plastic shopping bag, $3 brown paper shopping bag, $5 13 gal. trash bag. Open EVERY (including summer) Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm. Lots of new items! Clothing, coats and jackets, shoes, linens, household items, puzzles, odds and ends. Donations are gratefully accepted (we'll pickup clothing and small items if needed). Volunteers are welcome!

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Do you or someone you know need prayer? At Haven UMC, we are a haven for those who would seek to know God better, while spreading the love of Jesus Christ. Worship Service is at 10 am on Sunday followed by Coffee Hour.

• Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have Space Available! We have a variety of spaces available from small to large, including a gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility. Contact the office for room sizes, availability and suggested donations.

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People in the News Townie Grad Hathaway - Woman on the Move Robin Hathaway EPHS ‘94 many years in work and in school as well as fully utilize my vast The Global Adecco Group has issued personal and professional network. I want everyone I know and a press release in May to announce the their friends to know that I can help them or their company with hiring of East Providence native, public their staffing needs. Although unemployment is at an all-time low, speaker and local entertainment fixture there are plenty of companies that still need to fill roles, and there Robin Hathaway as Branch Manager are people that are still looking for that next opportunity. I am going for its Rhode Island office. “Hathaway to help do that for them," Hathaway said. brings a wealth of diverse work experience to her new role including proficiencies in management, team building, recruiting, comRobin Hathaway munity engagement, public relations, business development and relationship management,” said the company statement.

Prior to taking on the Branch Manager role, Hathaway was the Community Relationship Officer for The Washington Trust Company for which she served as an instructor on financial literacy for Rhode Island s underserved communities and represented the bank in a variety of initiatives including affordable housing and community development.

Hathaway continues to participate in affordable housing initiatives and is involved Dr. Lisa Daft and Dr. Jared Stubbs Dr. Lisa Daft Dr. Christina Sorensen with various local organizations that assist Are pleased to announce Dr. Chris Vanderpool the state's section 8 residents. Hathaway is a mentor for Year Up Providence, is an has joined our family and cosmetic dental practice. instructor at the Center for Women and Providing comprehensive dental care in Enterprise, and serves on the Rhode Island College Alumni Association board of direcSeekonk, MA for more than 35 years. tors as well as on the board for the East We welcome new patients!

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Hathaway also runs a management company part-time, booking her own and two other music acts at large venues around New England and New York. The company also produces and promotes motivational events such as wellness talks and personal development seminars 2-3 times per year.

Hathaway graduated from Rhode Island College with a BA in Communication and from Bryant University with a Master of Business Administration.

Hathaway has also had a successful career in entertainment. She performs with three regional tribute bands, one of which she manages, a Heart and Led Zeppelin tribute which was picked up by Live Nation to perform at their Tribute Fest at the Bold Point Park venue in East Providence on August 3.

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Zecaree Veiga Offered Scholarship to Play Division II Basketball

Zecaree Veiga - Former East Providence High School Townie has been offered a Scholarship to play Division II Basketball at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY. Veiga will be graduating from Bristol Community College on June 1st with an Associate Degree. While playing for the Bayhawks he became the second player in BCC history to reach 1,000 career points and is now the school’s all-time leading scorer. He was awarded first and second team all division and team MVP. Zecaree knows that while his basketball skills will be paying the tuition, the academics will be the most important part of college. He doesn’t expect it to be easy to balance playing Division II basketball and college-level school work in an unfamiliar city. But, as always, he is up for the challenge. He is excited for the future and ready to represent the city.

University News Allie Wright of Riverside, RI Makes Dean's List and Graduates from Cedarville University

Allie Wright, a Athletic Training major from Riverside, RI, was named to the Dean’s List at Cedarville University.

Allie graduated from Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Athletic Training degree during the 123rd annual commencement held May 4, 2019.

Rumford Resident, Andrew Crookes, Receives Degree from Sacred Heart University

Andrew Crookes of Rumford received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management at Sacred Heart University’s 53rd Annual Commencement held on May 12, 2019.

Emerson College Announces Local Dean’s List Honorees for Spring 2019

The following students have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2019 semester. The requirement to make the Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher that semester.

Riley Medeiros of East Providence majoring in Business Creative Enterprises and a member of the Class of 2019 Yesenia Rego of Rumford majoring in Media Arts Production and a member of the Class of 2019.

Allison Gower of Rumford, RI Achieves Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University

Nashville, TN -- Allison Gower, from Rumford, RI, qualified for the Spring 2019 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

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Riverside Resident Graduates from Curry College

Milton , MA -- Curry College is pleased to announce that Taylor Medeiros of Riverside received a BS degree on Sunday May 19, 2019 at Commencement Exercises that took place at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts.

University of Vermont’s Fraternity & Sorority Life announces Kimberly Furtado as 2019 Outstanding Sorority Member Recipient

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June 2019 The Reporter their contributions to the University of Vermont community during the annual UVM Fraternity & Sorority Life awards.

Each year the University of Vermont Fraternity & Sorority Life Awards Night celebrates and honors the accomplishments of individual members of the fraternity and sorority communities at UVM, as well as chapters that exemplified commitment to the pillars of citizenship, friendship, leadership, lifelong learning, and justice.

A member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Kimberly has been presented with the Outstanding Sorority Member - recognizing a fraternity and/or sorority member who have stood out in their chapter. These leaders have gone above and beyond in their chapters philanthropic causes and have participated and taken leadership roles in multiple aspects of the fraternity and sorority life communities, University Community, and greater Burlington community.

For over 180 years, UVM's Fraternity & Sorority Life (FSL) has worked to provide an environment that enhances the UVM experience. With 9 fraternity chapters, 6 sorority chapters, and over 800 total members, UVM FSL contributes to the development of citizenship, intellect, leadership, and developing life-long friendships within the UVM community and beyond.

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Beverly, Mass. (May 28, 2019) - Endicott College, the first college in the U.S. to require internships of its students, held its 79th annual commencement exercises this past NEW NAME, week. At a May 25 ceremony for Endicott’s undergraduate students at Hempstead Stadium on the Endicott campus in Beverly, Mass., the commencement speaker was Garold C. Miller, chief executive officer of HALO, who received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the ceremony.

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Recognizing Academic Excellence: Students Named to Assumption’s Spring 2019 Dean’s List

Worcester, MA -- Assumption College has announced that 558 undergraduate students, or recent graduates, have been named to the College’s prestigious Dean’s List for the spring 2019 semester.

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After welcoming a new linked female Troop in February, both Troops have camped, had fun and completed cheerful service to the local community.

The Troops schedule camping trips every month. In early April, the two troops camped and went on a 5 mile hike at Buck Hill Scout Reservation.

In May, the youth attended a Highland Games campout at Camp Cachalot in Plymouth, MA where lots of fun was had playing all kinds of Scottish themed games and even wearing matching kilts.

In addition to working on rank advancements and merit badges, the Scouts have helped out around the community. One Eagle Scout project was completed with a free library at Hope Congregational Church and another is an on-going shore clean-up with Save the Bay. The young men and women of Troop 55 also completed their annual beautification and cleanup of the American Legion Post 10 grounds ahead of the Riverside Memorial Day Parade. These young people persevered even when the rain started to fall.

The Troops upcoming events include: • A campout where the boys will focus on biking and the girls will learn canoeing skills • The annual Car Wash fundraiser, June 23rd, 9am – 2pm at Your Bike Shop, 459 Willett Ave, Riverside • Marching in the Bristol Fourth of July Parade for the fourth year; honoring our country and proudly representing Scouts BSA. Your son or daughter can join in the fun, too. For more information go to www.troop55riverside.org or come check us out at one of our weekly meetings Monday nights @6:30 PM at St. Andrew’s Lodge, 18 Turner Avenue, Riverside. We hope to meet you soon!

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Club News & Announcements East Providence Elks Lodge Hosts Family Movie Night Friday, June 21

The East Providence Elks Lodge at 60 Berkeley Street will be hosting a Family Movie Night on the lawn Friday, June 21st. The cost is $5 per family and this event is open to the public. The movie will be The Sandlot and will start at dusk. The Sandlot is a 1993 American coming-of-age sports comedy film which tells the story of a group of young baseball players during the summer of 1962.

Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and some bug spray. Free popcorn and $1 hot dogs will be available, along with a cash bar for beverages. No coolers allowed. In the event of poor weather, the movie will be shown indoors.

Great Getaway Raffle

Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse is sponsoring a fundraising raffle for three exclusive Getaways. Prizes feature a magical package of five One-Day Park Hopper passes to Walt Disney World. Park Hopper passes allow guests to visit multiple theme parks on the same day. Parks include Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The total value of the One-Day Park Hopper admission passes is $845.

Transportation and lodging are not included. This is an excellent prize for all ages, especially for families who are considering a trip to Disney World or those who spend some time in the Sunshine State. Passes expire in two years.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience in our Light Keeper package at Borden Flats Lighthouse. View sunrise and sunset on the coasts of Fall River and Somerset, MA from a unique vantage point from the caisson-style lighthouse, located in the Taunton River, near the Braga Bridge. The lighthouse stay package features a special overnight stay at Borden Flats as well as transportation to and from the historic 1881 light station. Bring dinner and breakfast and make or heat it outside on the gas grill or in the fully equipped kitchenette on the first level; relax in the second-level living room or third-level entertainment area; rest peacefully in the fourth-level bedroom; and witness spectacular views from the top-level lantern room. Depending on the night selected, the Light Keeper package is valued at up to $395.

The final prize in the Great Getaway Raffle is a two-night Cape Cod Getaway at the family-friendly Bayside Resort. The Cape Cod package includes two nights in a deluxe queen room that accommodates two adults and two children. Continental breakfast and discount certificates toward dinner are part of the $350 package.

Bayside Resort is located in West Yarmouth, MA, overlooking picturesque Lewis Bay. It features an indoor pool, fitness center and arcade and an outdoor firepit. Activities, entertainment, golfing and shopping are nearby. The Cape Cod Getaway can be used from October 14 to May 1 and the certificate expires in 2021.

The drawing will take place at 6 p.m. on August 10 at the Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse tent at the Looff Arts Festival in Rose Larisa Park, Riverside. You do not need to be present to win. Great Getaway Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. They will be sold at the Looff Arts Festival or can be obtained by sending a check, made payable to Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse, c/o 81 Harris Street, Riverside, RI. 02915. Include your name, address and phone number on your check. Call 401-433-3463 with any questions. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to maintain historic Pomham Rocks Lighthouse.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI to Award 11 Scholarships to Program Graduates

Annually, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) awards $1,500 scholarships to program participants (Little Brothers and Little Sisters) who are graduating high school and pursuing higher education or technical and trade careers.

The Dr. Dorothy Pieniadz Scholarship Fund was created in 2000 by our founding mother, Dr. Dorothy Pieniadz, who served as the first female Dean of Students at Rhode Island College and is a firm believer that education is the key to success. Since its inception, we have awarded over $58,000 in scholarship funds to mentees in our program.

This year, Littles had an opportunity to apply for The CAC Scholarship Fund, created in 2017 by an anonymous donor. These Scholarships are awarded to former BBBSRI “Littles” who are attending their second, third or fourth year of post-secondary education or post-secondary training program. The Littles are eligible to receive up to $10,000 a year. Additionally, the family of Jean Pettee, the first Big Sister in Rhode Island, created a scholarship fund for Littles pursuing an education in STEAM fields.

Katje Afonseca, BBBSRI Executive Director, had this to say: “It is the most amazing thing to see people celebrate youth pursuing higher education. Dr. Dorothy Pieniadz has always put an emphasis on the importance of education.” continued on next page...

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Little Sister Kena was awarded the Dr. Dorothy Pieniadz scholarship in 2018 and will be returning to share how the scholarship has helped her pursue higher education. Kena said the following about her experience in our program, “Being matched with Donna for the past 12 years has been an awesome experience for me. Donna is my adventurous Big Sister who brings me out of my comfort zone.

She shows me that life doesn't mean playing video games all the time and that there's more outside in the real world. She shows me love, respect, and life lessons. I have been blessed to be a part of her and her family as she has been a part of me and my mom. Thank you BBBS for matching me with my Big Sis, Donna B.”Summer Chorus starts another season

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Summer Chorus of RI and SE Massachusetts starts another exciting season with Music Director Frank Wilhelm and Accompanist Nicholas Rocha both from Somerset, MA. Rehearsals started on Monday June 3rd and will accept members until Monday, June 17. The group will rehearse in an air conditioned space at the Brookdale Sakonnet Bay Manor located at 1215 Main St in Tiverton RI. The Summer Chorus will be preparing medleys from the longest running Broadway musical “Phantom of the Opera” as well as an assortment of selections from the 80s. A couple of selections from the award winning movie “A Star is Born”. The group will also perform a couple of classical selections; Mozart’s “Ave Verum Corpus” and Handel’s “Hallelujah Amen”. The varied program will also include the patriotic song “Battle Hymn of the Republic” and the gospel song “Ride the Chariot”.

Singing with the Summer Chorus is a great opportunity to keep up and improve your singing skills over the summer. Requirements for the group are that you love to sing, attend rehearsals, be able to blend with other choristers, and pay reasonable dues of $60 which includes the costs of all the music.

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SCHOOL NEWS Townie 2 Townie Mentorship Program A Success

By Bob Rodericks

Townie 2 Townie activities with EPHS football coach Jay Monteiro.

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The second year of the Townie 2 Townie Program came to a close on May 24. Townie 2 Townie is a mentoring program where EPHS students mentor elementary students throughout the school year. Students meet 13 times each year and elementary students have the opportunity to attend the pep rally at the high school in addition to a celebration day held at the end of the year. It was established with 3 things in mind: provide opportunities for elementary students and high school students to build strong, supportive relationships through intentional, meaningful interactions; provide elementary students with academic and social supports and to develop leadership skills within high school students to provide opportunities for them to give back to their community as role models.

“The Townie 2 Townie Planning Team would like to thank everyone who was involved with the program this year. We appreciate your support in continuing to make the Townie 2 Townie Program a reality each year,” said one of the organizers Stacey Messier.

“Our end of year celebration was a great success. We had a great time spending the day with our mentors and their mentees. Thank you to the EPHS Phys Ed Dept. for setting up a pretty cool partner obstacle course and tug of war for the students! We spent time in the small gym playing Jenga, twister, bounce off and a bumper competition. We ended our day with pizza and chips before the elementary students headed back to school,” added organizers Crystal Monteiro, Christine Alves, Jalyn Alves and Messier.

“It was gratifying to see our past mentors who came back this year to volunteer and share with the high schoolers about their first year out of high school. We are thankful for Ep high school Principal Shani Wallace along with the elementary principals in our city and other administrators who are just as excited as we are with this program. We could not do this without the support from our Townie community,” said the organizers.

The program officially kicks off in October and the group can be followed on Twitter @Townie2T and facebook at Townie 2 Townie.

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Saint Raphael Academy Announces Third Quarter Honor Roll

Martin School “Girls On The Run” Team News

Saint Raphael Academy congratulates students from the East Providence who have achieved honor roll status for the third quarter marking period in academic year 2018-19. They are: Highest Honors Grade 9: Samuel Clark, Miles DeMacedo Grade 10: Lauren Reilly Grade 11: Madison Cabral, Stephanie Murphy Grade 12: Emily Fournier First Honors Grade 9: Adam Aguiar, Meghan Cabral, Jazmyne Hall, Diana Lopes Grade 10: Lucas Amaral, Elijah DaCosta, Michael Furtado, Jr. Grade 11: Freya Badger, Rachel Gomes, Colby Luiz, Chloe Raposo, Adrianna Sepe Grade 12: Zachary DaCosta, Shawn Hughes, Reilly Johnston, Nathaniel Mottur, Benjamin Senra Second Honors Grade 9: Spencer King, Simon Treanor Grade 10: Santiago Molina, Joseph Grant, Hayden Midgley, Madelyn Paquette, Emily Ryder Grade 11: Andrew Aguiar, Saylor Costa, Michaela Demers, Joseph Noel, Neiko Ward

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The Martin School “Girls On The Run” team completed the 2019 spring season with a 5K race held at Colt State Park in Bristol, RI. Girls on the Run is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. Participating this year and finishing the 5K were Aryanna Braga, Olive McCann, Ella Stock, Allexis DeCarvalho, Lilly Boudreau-Faria, Olivia Escaler, Jalissa Escobar, Abby Hill, Lila Bowden, Sagun Patel, Julia Tortolani, Sienna Miranda, Sydney Graham, and Thalia Lopez-Turco. The team is coached by volunteers Lisa Hopkins, Andrea Bruce, Meg Walsh, and Trisha Atwood.

Arts Night at Martin Middle School Auditorium Save the Date: June 5th 6-8pm 111 Brown Street, East Prov.

Together Emma G. Whiteknact and Orlo Avenue Schools will be performing a great evening of events: • Music - Our Amazing Chorus students • Plays - 2 Entertaining shows from our Talented drama club students • Art Gallery – artwork displayed from our Creative Students • Refreshments (during intermission)

Scheduled Event Times:

• 6-6:40: 1st Play performance, “Fairytale Believers Incorporated” by Orlo School • 6:40-7PM: Combined Chorus • 7-7:20: Art Gallery/Intermission (student Art Work displayed) with refreshments • 7:20-8:00: 2nd Play performance, “The Reluctant Dragon” by Whiteknact School All are welcome. We hope you come and enjoy the celebration.

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Hennessey Heroes Will Continue to RISE

Hero Day Hennessey Elementary continues to rise as the 2018-2019 school year comes to a close. Families and students enjoyed a fun week celebrating reading during “Believe in Yourself” Reading Week. Students participated in Poetry Slam where they performed poems that they created or recited. Our 1st Annual Family Engagement Steam Night Event was held on May 22. The night was filled with activities that encourage critical thinking skills with activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Students Jump Rope for Hearts represented Hennessey at the Chance to Dance Performance at PPAC, which is a fun night for all. Hennessey spirit days continue to be a hit throughout the year. Students enjoyed red, white and blue day held in honor of Memorial Day, Hero Day during High Five Friday, Fitness Day and Light it up Blue in honor of Autism Awareness. Olivia, 3rd grader, likes High Five Friday because she enjoys “giving the big kids a high five.” 2nd grade teacher, Mrs. Fernandes loves High Five Friday because “she loves the connection that happens between the high school students and elementary students. I love that they are starting our students’ day in a positive way.” The Hennessey community showed their generosity in raising money for Heart Disease with Jump Rope for Hearts. Students and families raised a total of $1500.00! We are looking forward to finishing the year strong as Hennessey Heroes showing our Core Values of Safe, Respectful and Proud and Attendance Heroes. Here, Ready To Learn, On Time, Everyday. As summer approaches, we wish you all a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. Don’t forget to read, read, read. Chris, a Hennessey kindergarten student, says “the more you read, the better you get at reading!” We will see you all in August!!

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Orlo Avenue School News

Perfect Attendance

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Orlo Avenue School had 164 students with perfect attendance for the month of April! Congratulations to those students that were in school every day.

Grade 4 Field Trip

Grade 4 students visited Old Sturbridge Village on May 16.

This trip enhances their understanding of early American life and builds on their Colonial Unit in English Language Arts. Thanks to the generosity of Latitia and the late John Carter, through the Carter Spark Grant, for making this trip possible for our students!

Chicks

Kindergarten students were able to observe Chicks hatch in their classrooms! An incubator containing fertilized 18 eggs arrived in each classroom on April 22. Twenty one days later, May 13, the first Chicks were born. Each time an egg began to crack open, the students sat silently awaiting the arrival of the next baby

chick. Students created names for each chick including “Chicky Boy”, “Pecky”, and “Belle”. Once the chicks were about a week old, students were able to hold, pet, and play with the chicks. On Friday, May 24, Kindergarten students and the baby chicks took a trip to Casey Farm in North Kingstown where the chicks will live.

Go Fish

On May 16, Orlo Avenue Second Graders performed the musical play 5$3“Go Fish” under the direction of music teacher, Raffi Rachdouni. The fun-filled musical shared a message of acceptance and kindness with the school.

Poetry Cafe

Third Grade students enjoyed a Poetry Cafe event this month.

Students created poetry books at home after learning about various elements of poetry in class. Parents were invited to attend the cafe where each student shared a poem from their book with their classmates and family members.

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The camp operates rain or shine Monday through Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm. There is no camp July 4. Transportation is not provided to and from camp. Children must be dropped off and picked up.

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Everyday at Camp Lorimar will be filled with activities ranging from riding, horsemanship, yoga, games, arts & crafts – all based on Montessori curriculum and centered around leadership development, social & emotional literacy, and FUN! Camp runs weekly Monday through Friday 8am – 2pm, with early drop off available from July 8th – August 9th. We are accepting any child with a love and/or curiosity of horses, ages 6-17. No horse experience necessary. Contact Emily or Kelsea at 774.226.8659!

One on One Basketball Camp

Looking for a great camp experience for your children without having to travel very far? We have two exciting camps for Boys and Girls at PCD and Gordon school both in East Prov.

Our camp will be highly structured and staffed with experienced coaches including Coach Evan and Tom Sienkiewicz. Our camper to coach ratio will be about 9 to 1, which allows for plenty of individual instruction. Our goal is help your children become better basketball players while having an enjoyable experience.

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Camps & Events Twinkle Toes Dance Studio

Twinkle Toes Dance Studio is an award winning, NDCA certified business that has been serving Riverside and the surrounding community since 2006. The owner and artistic director, Sarah Halpin, holds a BA in Dance from Rhode Island College, and has performed at numerous local and international venues. The studio offers classes in all dance disciplines culminating in a full scale theatrical dance production at Riverside Middle School each June.

TTDS also offers regular summer programs and year round adaptive dance classes for students with special needs. Dancers also participate in the annual Riverside Memorial Day Parade and various charitable fundraisers like Peace, Love & Paws which benefits PARL, and provide our students with opportunities for community outreach and fulfillment of mandatory graduation requirements.

TTDS prides itself on its personalized class sizes, its family atmosphere, and rates that make quality dance education affordable for everyone! Come join us!!

Camp is Still the Best Way to Fill that Summer Vacation!

By Ae Jee Booth If you don’t want your kids staying home and inside, gradually becoming unsocial hermits, send them to summer camp! There are all sorts of camps, and you can choose one that fits your child the best. Besides age ranges, there’s also a wide variety of focuses of camps, from sports and arts, to faith-based and Scouts. Sports camps that keep your children physically active are easy to find.

Some are more casual, others are more intense. Arts camps can be a great creative outlet for others. Arts can include crafts, fashion, film, architecture design, dance, acting, and singing.

Summer camps are a great way to keep your child active and exercise, and they’re also a great place to make friends. As a kid, it can be stressful when you don’t know anyone else. Counselors are trained to counter this with fun ice breakers that’ll give kids common goals to work toward, while also learning about their new camp mates. I’ve played some fun games with people I’ve never met before. We’ve stood on a canvas and flipped it without touching the ground; we’ve run through jump ropes in certain pair combinations, and so much more. I still talk to some of my camp mates today!

Overnight camps are great for all ages, but you should make sure your child is ready for separation. Typically, it’s a week- long away! However, overnight camps are great at accommodating homesickness. Often, they’ll let the child call home, and be supportive to them. Counselors are informed about any issues campers are having and keep an eye on them 24/7.

Going to camp encompasses living and sleeping somewhere new. Sometimes, people don’t know what to bring. Most camps have lists of things you need, so it’s a good idea to be prepared with everything on the list – they don’t make the list for nothing! If you’re living in a multi person cabin blankets are great, mattress pads, and definitely don’t forget a pillow. Another necessity is definitely a small fan. Trust me, from personal experience, fans are nice. Bug spray. Bug spray bug spray bug spray. And bug spray. Some places have these bug wipes, similar to a cleaning wipe. That way, kids aren’t spraying chemicals into their friend’s face. Sunblock is also a necessity. In almost any camp if you’re outside, even for recess, the sun can burn unprotected skin. If it’s sunny out, your kids are not going to want to wear long sleeves and long pants, so sun screen is a must.

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Spotlight on Summer Camps & Events • Good backpack – an old school bag is perfect, don’t bring a small bag for sure.

• A change of clothes is always a good idea – there’s no telling what your child will get all over himself!

• Going overnight? Keep electronics at home!!!!!!!! Seriously, you’ll thank me later. It may seem IMPOSSIBLE for you or your child to unplug from each other and society, but you’ll both survive. The first time I had to give up my phone completely, it wasn’t as hard as we thought. My parents even brought my phone when they picked me up! And if your kids are concerned about their streaks, one, they might have a problem, two, they can get someone to do them easily.

• If you want photos, either counselors will take photos, or you can go “old school”: send a disposable camera and print the pictures later!

In this technological age, where our kids seem to be constantly on screens and devices, socializing through video games, summer camp is a great way to unplug them, build social and life skills, and try out and experience new things. Choose the camp based on your child’s interests, pack him up and send him on his way!

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Whales on the Lawn Festival

June 8, 2019; 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Have you ever been up-close with a HUGE life-sized whale?

Three life-sized inflatable whales will be on display, ranging from 43 to 65 feet in length. Bring the kids for games, crafts, a whale scavenger hunt and other family activities. The art exhibit “Ghost Whales” by artist Kristian Brevik will also open. A donation of $5.00 per person is suggested. Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium.

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Pokanoket Tribe: Stories and More June 15, 2019; 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come learn about the tribe of the Massasoit Osamequin who met the Pilgrims in Plymouth in 1621 and ensured their survival in the New World. Hear stories that have been passed down for generations, see tribal regalia, and learn about tribal drumming and dancing. There will also be a brief history of the tribe as well as artifacts displayed for visitors to see and touch. Audience participation is encouraged! Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium, Free with Admission. Ages: 6 and up.

Junior Naturalists for Home-schooled Families Wetland Wonders June 19, 2019; 1:00 – 2:30 pm

This program will introduce a different topic each class, with hands-on experiments and nature-based activities. Classes are limited to 15 children, so please register early. Adult must attend with child. Audubon Nature Center and Air Aquarium; Fee per program: $10/member Conditio child, $6/additional sibling; $12/non-memned ber child, $8/additional sibling. Ages: 6-12.

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SPOTLIGHT ON SPORTS

by Bob Rodericks

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Martin Middle School Boys Track & Field Team Takes Home State Championship

Earlier in the track & field season, Martin Middle School head coach Michael Almeida felt good that his team finished second in divisional play. "That in itself was quite an accomplishment for these kids but they believed that they weren't quite done as we entered

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the state championship meet," said coach Almeida. "I can't say enough about this team. They remained resilient enough to win the State Championship after a close and hard fought State Meet.

I am proud of the Martin Middle School Boys," beamed the highly successful coach and East Providence teacher.

The State Championship meet was held in late May in Narragansett. Martin boys were victorious, narrowly winning the State Championship by 2 points. Between the girls and boys teams, this marks 3 out of the 4 past years Martin has won the State Championship. The other year Martin was a State Runner Up (2018.) "Going into the State Meet I knew we had a chance but it was going to be tough and I explained to the boys that we needed to squeeze out as many points as possible in order to win and that they did," said Almeida. One major performer was Jared Gibbons who won the 100m, 200m, Long Jump and 4x100m relay. "In my 9 years of coaching at Martin, it was one of the most clutch performances I had ever seen," added Almeida. "Martin Moniz was also clutch placing 2nd in the Long Jump, 3rd in the 400m, 1st in the 4x100 relay and making the finals in the 100m, but collapsed across the line due to fatigue from just finishing a hard fought 400m run. Brandon Rowe also made the 100m final, part of the winning 4x100 relay, and 6th in the high jump. Caleb Luna placed 6th in the 400m and was the 4th leg of the winning 4x100m relay. On the distance side Andrew Worden ran the race of his life with a PR in the 3000m by over 32 seconds. We had a game plan going in and I explained to him in the beginning of the season, in order to place in the 3000m he'll have to run a 10:30. We had a plan each lap and what time he should be at but due to bad weather and injuries we were having a tough time getting there," explained Almeida.

But on a warm sunny day Worden ran a perfect race placing 6th. Ryan Decampos also placed in the 800m earning 6th and part of the 4x400m relay who broke a school record 4:04.2 but was disqualified due to cutting the break lines too early. That team consisted of Sam Taromina, Max Collins, Ryan DeCampos, and Caleb Luna. Other boys who did well but didn't place were Hunter Robbins, Peter Caron, Cameron Chase, Jayden Delgado, Trent Jackson, Kaleb Soares, Seth Soares, Toby Gwin, darlin Herrera, Ethan Latrobe, Jerry Mercedes and Drew O'Brien.

On the girls side Kenna Wigginton placed 6th in the long jump.

Wigginton was also part of the 4x100m relay team which placed 6th and consisted of Wigginton, Candace Daniels, Amari Johnson, and Emma Heatherton. "These students were poised and determined and they represented our school and community very well," said Coach Almeida.

"After Martin soccer & wrestling both came up short of a title and finished 2nd in the state, the track team wins the 2019 state title! Congrats to the Martin boys track team and the coaches for the hard work and becoming State Champs," said Martin wrestling and Townie baseball coach Bobby Rodericks. "Job well done."

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Members of the Boys and Girls Track teams had impressive finishes at the state meet in late May. Yusuf Abdullah finished 2nd in the 200 meter dash and 3rd in the 100 meter dash. Jacob Poore was 2nd in the 80 meter hurdles. Hailee Mantiega was 2nd in the high jump. The boys 400 meter relay of Jacob Poore, Jordan O’Hara, Kalib Mata, and Yusuf Abdullah finished.

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EPHS Softball

Townie veteran softball coach Rob Traverse has announced that he will retire from coaching at the end of this season. "Congratulations to Coach Rob Traverse. The softball field was dedicated in his name after coach announced his retirement from coaching after 20 years, 19 playoff appearances and 230 wins. 'Traverse Park' was christened with a 3-1 Townie win on Senior night. Special thanks to Chris Voll, Matt Fagan and John Voll from East Side Construction for installing the sign which was made and donated by Dave Mitchell at Signs and Sites," said EPHS Director of Athletics.

Coach Traverse was mainly responsible for raising funds to build the softball field on the grounds of EPHS. Donations were received for scoreboards and the field has lights to allow for more games to be played.

The 10-7 Townies were scheduled to take on Cumberland in Division One preliminary playoff action on May 29th. The Reporter will provide on line updates throughout the playoffs.

The Townies improved to 11-7 with a 4-0 win over Prout on May 22nd. In the Townie win, Emma DaSilva had a homerun and three RBI's and Tanya Cooper and Paige Messier each chipped in with two hits. Tanya Cooper pitched the distance for EP with 12 strikeouts.

The Townies took a tough loss on May 21st, losing to North Providence 9-2. North Providence had 15 hits in the game. Tanya Cooper slugged a two-run homer for the Townies. EP moved to a 9-6 record as of press time with 4 games to go.

Earlier East Providence upset Chariho, 2-1, in a key Division I battle. Chariho came into the game against EP with 15 wins and a 14 game winning streak. The Townies broke that streak behind superb pitching of Tanya Cooper. Senior Amaya Dacier scored the winning run after she walked to open the last inning. Dacier eventually got to third base on a Haley Martins single and scored on a Chariho wild pitch. It was just the second loss of the Chariho squad.

Townie softball continued their winning ways with an 11-1 drubbing of Lincoln High. The Townies scored one run in the second inning with four in the third, five in the fourth and one more in the fifth for the shutout. Ninth grader Vianna Chamberlain slugged her 5th homerun of the season and Haley Martins had four RBI's.

East Providence is in 2nd place, just a half game out of first with a 7-4 record. Earlier the Townies bopped Barrington High 15-0 while getting 17 hits. Chamberland and Amaya Dacier each went four for four at the plate. Chamberland hit two homeruns and Dacier had 3 doubles with an RBI. Sophia Patterson was impressive in her first pitching assignment and also on the mound was Taylor Babcock for EP.

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EPHS Baseball

As of press time, the third place Townies are entering state playoff action with an 11-7 Division One record. The Townies are scheduled to take on Toll Gate on May 29th.

Games will be updated on ReporterToday. com.

Townies take two over Cranston East as playoffs approach. East Providence had a five run lead over pesky Cranston East but had to hold on for an 8-6 win on May 23rd at Cranston. The Bolt rallied with four runs in the third inning and outhit EP 10 - 8. The Townies scored four runs in the top of the first inning and another two in the second and fourth innings. Robbie Costa pitched six innings for EP striking out four along the way. Costa also batted three for four and Seth Daly added two hits. Cole Poissant scored three of the Townies runs. Ron Lima pitched the last inning for EP striking out two.

The Townies scored an impressive 7-0 win over Cranston East on Senior Day, May 21st at Pierce Stadium. Seth Daly shut out Cranston East with a complete game victory.

Daly had command of his pitches all day as he struck out 10 and only allowed two hits while not walking a batter. The Townies offense did the rest as they started early by taking a 1-0 lead after the first inning.

East Providence only amassed 7 hits but they came in timely fashion and EP took advantage of a couple of Cranston East errors. The Townies scored 2 runs each in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th innings. Silveira and Daly each had two hits for the Townies. EP had 6 stolen bases with Josh Silveira leading the way with 3 thefts. Rob Costa stole 2 and Cole Poissant stole a base. There were no Townie errors.

Earlier in May, East Providence split a series with Smithfield with similar scores. Seth Daly shut down Smithfield, throwing a complete game shutout and leading the Townies to a 5-0 victory on May 15th. Winning pitcher Seth Daly singled on a 3-1 count in the first inning for an RBI. EP scored three more runs in the fifth inning. Rob Costa, Javonie Lindell, and Nate Anselmo all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning. Seth Daly allowed three hits and no runs over six and two-thirds innings. Daly had 11 strikeouts and just one walk. East Providence had 12 hits. Cole Poissant, Josh Silveira, Anselmo, and Costa all managed multiple hits for East Providence. Poissant went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead the Townies Varsity in hits. The Townies were quick on the bases stealing seven bases during the game. Poissant had two steals.

However, Smithfield came back the next day and bopped the Townies 5-1. Smithfield scored three runs in the seventh inning to break open a close 2-1 game. Each team had 9 hits. Rob Costa pitched for East

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Providence, allowing five runs on nine hits over six and a third innings. Ron Lima threw two-thirds of an inning in relief for EP. Micah Abrams and Nate Anselmo each had two hits for East Providence.

The Townie nine also shut out Johnston 10-0 at Pierce Stadium last month.

Cole Poissant, who usually is behind the plate catching, was on the mound for East Providence. Poissant impressed with a complete game three-hit shutout with 7 strikeouts. Sam Budnick and Julian Reis had key doubles and Burdick had 5 RBI's.

Along with Burdick's three hits, Zack Fanara, Seth Daly, Cole Poissant, Julian Reis and Andrew Mongeon chipped in two hits each. With Poissant on the mound, Andrew Mongeon caught and did a great job. Out of 97 pitches, Poissant threw 57 strikes in an impressive performance.

EP also beat Johnston again the next day with a 5-0 shutout on a Seth Daly masterpiece on the mound. Daly allowed no runs and gave up three hits for the complete game shutout. The Townies Josh Silveira and Cole Poissant each two hits to lead the EP offense.

In early May the Townies defeated Moses Brown in back to back wins. East Providence won 6-4 and then 3-0. With the first game at four, Julian Reis knocked in a run on a ground ball. Earlier in the game Rob Costa drove in a run on a double. Costa pitched seven innings giving up four runs on nine hits, striking out two and walking none.

East Providence had seven hits in the game.

Zack Fanara and Nate Anselmo each had two hits to lead the Townies.

Seth Daly tossed a shutout as East Providence defeated Moses Brown 3-0 on the next day. Daly allowed just three hits and struck out 13 batters. Nate Anselmo led East Providence going 3 for 3 at the plate.

EPHS Boys Tennis Quarterfinals

The Townies lost a close quarterfinal playoff match to Scituate, 4-2 in late May. In singles play the Townies Constantino Capobianco defeated Shane Langton, Scituate,6-2,6-3. EP's Louis Mesi defeated Noah Brown, Scituate, 6-3,6-2. Doubles team victories put Scituate over the top stopping the Townies. Scituate moved to 12-2 on the season and East Providence finished at 10-4 for a solid season.

The Townies tennis team had rolled into playoff action with a 10-3 record. East Providence had wins last month over Burrillville, Providence Country Day, Exeter West Greenwich and Woonsocket. The team lost to Scituate and Shea/Tolman.

Against PCD, EP singles winners were; Louis Mesi and Jackson Ponte. Doubles winners were; Nikolai Zakrzewski and Kendrick Dias, Brandon Charette won by forfeit.

Against EWG, EP singles winners were; Constantino Capobianco, Jared Zollo, Louis Mesi, and Jackson Ponte. Doubles winners were Brandon Charette, Kendrick Dias.

EPHS Boys Lacrosse

The EPHS boys and girls lacrosse teams have struggled this season to find wins in a relatively new sport to the High School, but the boys team had an impressive first win last month. The Townies defeated North Smithfield 7-5. "Our team keeps playing hard," said coach Angelo Pizzi. "Our players

5 Townies on Div. 1 All-Star Team:

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Townies' Owen Charron in action during a game this season.

June 2019 The Reporter had a pretty well-balance offense and we played good defense," added the coach. EP came from behind to gain its 1st win. Noah Kollett led EP with 3 goals, John Voll added 2 goals with Jeff Clark and Owen Charron each scoring a goal. Townie goalie Sean Baird was impressive with 15 saves.

EP also beat Scituate in an exciting 3-2 game. With under a minute left to play, Owen Charron scored giving East Providence the win. Charron had two goals for the Townies.

Goalie Sean Baird made 12 saves for EP.

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In a three-way match on May 20th at East Providence's Metacomet Golf Course, the Townies bested Bay View and Middletown in an Eastern Division playoff. The Townies showed a winning team score of 181. Middletown was at 191 and Bay View finished with a 195 score. Michael Wetmore 43, Seth DiMaria 45, Tyler Azevedo 46 and Cameron Ellinwood 47 were the Townie players and scores for the par 36 course.

The Townies last played for a state title in 2008.

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CCRI on to National Junior College Baseball Title with EP Flair

Woods. Woods tossed a complete game victory for the Knights.

Joining Sears and Woods on the CCRI squad are former Townies Ray Aponte, Anthony Ramos and Alex Martinez. In one of the earlier playoff games, Aponte had three hits including a homerun.

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Townie Grad Jarron Santos to Attend Virginia State University

Former EP Townie basketball star, Jarron Santos, known as "JC," has excelled at CCRI and now has signed on to play ball for Virginia State University. Santos helped CCRI to a 28-4 record and made it to the 2019 National Division Two tournament, according to the CCRI athletic web site. Santos averaged over 16 points a game for CCRI and is projected to help VSU.

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The New England Junior Jaguars 9U AAU baseball team, made up of local players from five different little leagues, won the 2019 Memorial Day Blast Tournament. The Jaguars finished the two day tournament undefeated with a 5-0 record.

The Jaguars won two games handily on the Saturday and then won three consecutive games on Sunday including an exciting walk off win in the last inning of the second game. In the final championship game, the Jaguars got behind early but rallied for a crowd pleasing championship win. "We played five games in two days and every player contributed," said coach Vincent Enright. "Myself and the coaches are very proud of these players. They came from Riverside, EP Central, Barrington, PineView and Darlington. They came together as one super team, not just a group thrown together.

They worked very hard and played together as a baseball family," added Enright.

Enright who is also a coach in Riverside Little League expressed his appreciation to Rumford Little League President Ed Wencis for hosting the tournament. The games were played at the Kim Rock Little league Complex in Rumford. Eight teams from throughout New England participated. In the end, it was the local Jaguars defeating a team from Maine for the title.

In random order the Jaguars players are: Chris Charbonneau, Jacob Allard, Jordan Nary, Jose Figueroa, Alex Enright, Jonathan "JJ" Renaud, Finn Loverme, Parker Andrews, Andrew Schebel, Anthony Nolette, Wyatt Andrews and Gabe Ferreira. Team Manager is Vincent Enright, assisted by Matt Ferreira, Michael Sabourin and Vinny Enright.

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From the State House Senate Passes Legislation to Make R.I. Small Business Development Fund

The State Senate today passed legislation introduced by Sen. William J. Conley Jr. that would create the Rhode Island Small Business Development Fund.

The bill would establish a fund designed to encourage the formation of private capital investment in small business by federally licensed investment companies.

“This gives smaller businesses the access to capital that they need to grow,” said Senator Conley, who serves as chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. “It provides for the flow of capital investment into small businesses identified as critical to our state’s future and creates jobs. In fact, an impact assessment demonstrates that for every 100 jobs created in the targeted industries, another 113 indirect and individual jobs are created. Further, every 100 jobs created or retained in the targeted sectors will support nearly $21 million in Gross State Product (GSP). This is a six-year program. After the first three years, those companies providing the investments would receive tax credits applicable against the Rhode Island insurance premium tax as long as they meet certain criteria, such as meeting and maintaining investment requirements for the life of the program.”

Investments would be designated for targeted growth industries for the state, including clean energy, biomedical innovations, life sciences, information technology, cyber security, defenses maritime, and others would be required to be diversified — no one small business would receive more than $4 million or 20 percent of a fund’s investment authority and the business must have a strategy for reaching out to and investing in minority business enterprises.

“Too often we see Rhode Island small businesses poised for growth only to leave the state and move to other areas where they can acquire the capital they need,” said Senator Conley.

The measure, which is cosponsored by Senators Sandra Cano (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket), Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton), Walter S. Felag Jr. (D-Dist. 10, Bristol, Tiverton, Warren) and Ryan W. Pearson (D-Dist. 19, Cumberland, Lincoln), now heads to the House where similar legislation (2019-H 5216) has been introduced by Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick).

Sponsors Honored for Law on Holocaust, Genocide Education

Four sponsors of legislation that now requires Rhode Island schools to teach students about genocide and the Holocaust were recognized last week at Rhode Island Interfaith Commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Sen. Gayle L. Goldin (D-Dist. 3, Providence), Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence), Sen. Joshua Miller (DDist. 28, Cranston, Providence) and former representative Aaron Regunberg of Providence were presented the Never Again award to honor their effort to ensure future generations learn about the atrocities of the past so they will not be repeated.

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

The award was given May 1 during the Rhode Island Interfaith Commemoration of Yom HaShoah at Temple Emanu-El in Providence.

The annual program is a collaboration between the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center, the Rhode Island State Council of Churches, the Greater Rhode Island Board of Rabbis and Temple Emanu-El. The event commemorates the annihilation of 6 million Jews, along with people of many nations who perished in the Holocaust as a result of the extreme racist attitudes, policies and actions carried out by Nazi Germany and its collaborators. The day also celebrates the heroism of Jewish resistance during this period.

Two Bills Sponsored by Sen. Lawson Pass Senate Concerning Apprenticeships and Contractor Bonds

Two pieces of legislation sponsored by Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. 14, East Providence) were passed by the Rhode Island Senate this week. The two bills relate to apprenticeship programs and contractor bonds for state projects.

“Apprenticeships and increased competition for state contracts will keep our economy strong, vibrant and competitive. In order for our state to continue its economic progress from the Great Recession, we must adapt to new models of development and both of these bills will keep our residents, and future employees, working toward a successful middle class life while also saving money and lowering costs for taxpayers,” said Senator Lawson.

On Wednesday, May 1, the Senate passed a resolution (2019-S 0711) respectfully requesting that the Governor’s Workforce Board partner with the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) to develop a report on the feasibility of expanding non-trade registered apprenticeship programs in Rhode Island.

Non-trade apprenticeships are models that fall outside the traditional trades such as plumbing and carpentry and into new areas such as information technology and healthcare.

The Senate resolution does not require House approval and copies of it were sent to the executive director and the chairperson of the Governor’s Workforce Board and the director of DLT. This past Thursday, May 2, the Senate passed legislation (2019-S 0585) that requires contractors awarded road and bridge construction projects by the Department of Transportation with a contract price in excess of $150 thousand be required to furnish a bond equal to at least 50 percent of the contract price.

The legislation amends the statutory bonding requirements for public projects which have not been amended in 20 years. The amendment will increase the pool of companies that can bid on state projects which could potentially increase competition and lower costs for taxpayers.

The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Supporting our Constituents and our Local Economies by Increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit

By Sen. William Conley and Rep. Scott Slater When the legislative session ends, we will be judged on what we have done for everyday Rhode Islanders. We know that many working Rhode Islanders struggle to meet basic needs. One policy we hope to enact this session to address this challenge and build our local economies is an increase to the state’s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

The EITC is a common-sense tax credit that reduces the income tax owed by lower-wage working families. The federal credit is considered one of the nation’s most effective tools for lifting families out of poverty, boosting the incomes of low-paid working families who struggle to afford basic needs like housing, heat, food, and health care.

A state EITC, which 29 other states have enacted, builds on the federal credit and provides working families with more disposable income—income that is put back into the cash registers of local businesses. For every dollar that is invested in the EITC, $1.25 goes back into local economies. This investment in Rhode Island’s working families is an economic boost to every sector of our economy because raising the EITC from 15% to 20% would provide $46.3 million to the Rhode Island economy - $11.5 million more than the current 15% EITC. Rhode Island lawmakers increased the state EITC to 15 percent of the federal credit over the 2016 and 2017 sessions, and there it has remained. Our neighbors to the north, Massachusetts and Vermont, have increased their state EITCs to 30 and 36 percent, respectively. These states recognize the importance of supporting their working families.

This year, we have introduced legislation to increase the state credit to 20 percent of the federal credit. This will help close to 5,000 of our own constituents – and over 82,000 Rhode Islanders around the state. An increase from 15 to 20% will boost the annual income of these low- wage workers by an average of $461.

The December 2017 Federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) erodes the value of the EITC over time by using a different measure of inflation, the “chained” Consumer Price Index (CPI). This means that the maximum value of the federal credit will rise more slowly over time than under the previous standard. This change reduces the value of Rhode Island’s current 15% EITC. With reduced federal and state credits combined, working families stand to lose hundreds of dollars per year. Rhode Island can mitigate this effect by increasing our EITC from 15% to 20%. It is worth noting that three

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‘Building a More Vibrant RI’ Bills Pass

Three bills that are part of the Rhode Island Senate’s “Building a More Vibrant Rhode Island” economic development package passed the Senate today. The bills that relate to expanding apprenticeship opportunities were sponsored by Sen. Frank A. Ciccone (D-Dist. 7, Providence, North Providence), Sen. Sandra Cano (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket) and Sen. Cynthia A. Coyne (D-Dist.

32, Barrington, Bristol, East Providence).

The first bill (2019-S 0713A), sponsored by Senator Ciccone, expands state law for public works contracts so that public school construction contracts valued at $5 million or more shall have apprenticeship programs and that no less than 15 percent of labor hours worked shall be by apprentices.

“With the massive investment in school construction that our state is undertaking, it is imperative that we help train and educate future laborers through apprenticeships on these projects.

More apprenticeships means more future well-paying middle class jobs that will strengthen our economy going forward,” said Senator Ciccone.

The second bill (2019-S 0726A), sponsored by Senator Cano, cleans up state apprenticeship laws to align with federal language.

The state of Rhode Island is among the states that administer their apprenticeship programs on behalf of the federal government.

When the federal government approved Rhode Island’s administration of such programs, certain state laws needed to be updated.

The bill codifies when Rhode Island shall recognize out-of-state apprentices registered elsewhere and working in Rhode Island.

It also aligns apprenticeship requirements with federal standards, such as making the number of hours required by apprentices enumerated instead of the number of years of on-the-job learning.

Finally, the legislation defines apprentice in state law, mirroring the national definition.

“If R.I. is going to have a vibrant and effective apprenticeship program, we must comply with and follow the best practices laid out on the federal level. This bill will make it easier for our residents to take part in apprenticeship programs, paving the way for economic success for Rhode Island’s future workers,” said Senator Cano.

The third piece of legislation (2019-S 0714A), sponsored by Senator Coyne, would require the workforce board to fund a nontrade apprenticeship incentive program for industries identified and approved by the board, including, but not limited to, agriculture, commercial fisheries and marine trades.

“It is important that we as a state look outside the box when implementing our apprentice programs. The traditional trades such as construction and plumbing are still crucial to our economic health, but if we expand our apprenticeship programs to industries such as fishing and agriculture, we can expand our workforce for industries that Rhode Island has relied upon for generations. Apprenticeships for these industries will allow these businesses to thrive in the future,” said Senator Coyne.

All three bills now head to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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

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

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

Childrens' Activities

Earn Prizes at the Library This Summer!

It’s easy! Children read anything and everything, and check off the days they spend time reading. When participants have read for 10 days, we will place a personalized bookplate in their honor in a new library book of their choice. After additional 10 days of reading, kids will receive a free book to keep and a Pawsox ticket for the August 14th game. Children can earn even more prizes for completing our Reading BINGO Card. At registration, kids will receive a coupon card with free admission to several local fun spots.

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Books Are Wings Party on the Lawn at Weaver (inside in the case of rain)

Wednesday, June 5, 5:30-7:30

Free books, a dance party, face painting, and ID Kits for kids!

Kids and teens can also sign up for summer reading, and the East Providence Police Cadets will be on hand to help.

Sit Stay Read @ Weaver & Riverside Libraries Read to Daniel the Cockerspaniel

Reading aloud to therapy dogs can help children who struggle with reading.

Mondays, June 10, July 8, Aug. 5, 5:30-7:30 at Riverside Library Call 401-433-4877 to schedule a 15 minute session.

Mondays, June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, 5:30-7:30 at Weaver Library Call 401-435-2453 to schedule a 15 minute session.

Paper Plate Alien Spaceship Craft @ Riverside Wednesday, June 19, 11:00, all ages

Use paper plates and googly eyes to make these creatures.

Circus Dynamics @ Weaver

Wednesday, June 19, 6:30, ages 3+

Gravity defying juggling, magic, and balloons!

Bwana Iguana @ Weaver

Tuesday, June 25, 2:00, ages 3+

Get up close and interact with each of the animals, and gain some knowledge about the mysterious realm of the reptile.

Hanging Retro Rockets @ Riverside Wednesday, June 26, ages 7+

Register online or call 401-433-4877.

Magician Russ DeSimone @ Weaver Wednesday, June 26, 6:30, ages 3+

Magic and comedy, plus a live rabbit!

Fiddle N’ Fun Concert @ Weaver Thursday, June 27, 10:00

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200 Taunton Ave., East Providence Two Saturdays per month & Two Tuesday evenings per month For hours and days and special events visit: www.godspeedchurch.org/kidspace-toy-library Open to all community members Designed for ages 2-10 Free membership Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or over Visit us on Facebook for the latest news!

Our mission Kidspace Toy Library exists to provide a community space for kids and families to build friendships through play, and to foster creativity and imagination by providing access to a variety of toys.

It is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run ministry of Godspeed Church.

Lots of toys!

Board games, puzzles, playsets, blocks and building toys, dolls and action figures, educational toys, dice and card games, and more!

Play with the toys at Kidspace, or bring your favorite home for a week or two (loan period dependent on item).

Special events Check our Facebook page for latest updates—our grand opening, game nights, etc. Lots of fun is in the works!

Donations Got a closet full of toys that aren’t getting used anymore? Donations to the toy library are welcome. We accept gently-used toys, and tax receipts are available upon request.

Kidspace Toy Library at Godspeed Church is a member of the USA Toy Library Association.

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Teen Programs

(For ages 10+ unless otherwise noted.)

Teen Community Service Nights @ Weaver Library Tuesdays, June 18-Aug. 6, 5:30-7:30pm

This weekly summer event is open to East Providence teens entering grades 9-12 to earn community service time for high school or other organizational requirements. Participants will be making coiled market baskets with recycled and repurposed materials to give away at the Weaver Library Farmers Market.

Teens who participate in a minimum of three Tuesday evening sessions will also have the opportunity to earn additional community service hours by helping to distribute the baskets at select Weaver Library Farmers Market dates in July and August.

Moon Habitat Workshop @ Riverside Monday, June 24, 2pm

Participants will work as a team to create a model of a moon habitat made from newspaper tubes and other materials in this fun workshop! Registration required by visiting www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-433-4877.

Outer Space Pop Sockets @ Weaver Wednesday, June 26, 2pm

Using acrylic paints, create an outer space design (or another design of your choosing) on a pop socket for your phone or other small device. Registration required by visiting www.eastprovidencelibrary.org or by calling 401-434-2453.

Ongoing Activities for Childern & Teens Looking For A Tutor?

Check out our website to interact with a live tutor. Tutor.Com tutors can help you with homework, studying for an exam, or understanding today’s lesson. Math, Science, Social Studies, and English – elementary grades through high school (including AP) and adults. Tutor.Com tutors are available every day from 2:00pm10:00pm with an East Providence library card.

Reading Buddies @ Weaver Library

The library will match a teen with an elementary school child to read together for one hour each week at the library. For more information, call the Weaver Library at 434-2453 or ask about it in the Children’s room.

Read Down Your Fines @ Weaver and Riverside

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

Fuller Creative Learning Center

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

Adults/Young Adults

• No Bake Desserts - Tuesdays, June 11 & June 18 (Register for waiting list) 6:00-7:00pm • Cola, Ginger Brew, and More! - Thursday, June 13 6-7pm • Everything Summer Solstice - Thursday, June 20 6:00-7:00pm • Traveling on a Budget - Tuesday, June 25 6:00-7:00pm • Landlord 101 Discussion Group - Thursday, June 27 6-7pm

Children/Teenagers

• Self Defense for Kids (ages 8-12) - Wednesdays, June 5-26 (Register for waiting list) 3:30-4:30pm • Origami 101 (ages 9+) - Mondays, June 10-July 1 3:30-4:30 • Father's Day Cards (all ages) - Friday, June 14 3:30-4:30pm • Sidewalk Chalk (preschool) - Fridays, June 7+28 10:30-11:30

All Ages

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

As an extension of the East Providence Public Library, the Fuller Creative Learning Center focuses on hands-on learning programs and workshops for all ages. Join us at the Center located on 260 Dover Avenue, East Providence, RI for one of these beneficial experiences! For more information contact Ryan McCauley at rmccauley@eplib.org

Weaver Library June Adult and Family Programs World War II Living History Display (Lawn) Saturday, June 8, 10am - 3pm

East Providence resident Russ Erwin, an avid collector of World War II military items, will exhibit hundreds of artifacts (uniforms, equipment, vehicles, and personal items of soldiers) on the Weaver Library Lawn to honor the 75th anniversary of D Day and the Normandy Invasions. Erwin and other collectors who are also WWII reenactors will be on hand to answer questions and share their experiences collecting military memorabilia. They look forward to answering questions and conversing with students and veterans.

The Opioid Crisis: We Need to Talk!

Monday, June 10, 7pm

Join Maureen Cavanagh, author of If you Love Me: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Daughter’s Opioid Addiction, and listen to a mother who suddenly found herself on the front lines of the opioid epidemic. Cavanagh is the founder of Magnolia New Beginnings, a nonprofit peer-support group for those living with or affected by substance abuse disorder. She has been recognized by the New York Times, CNN, and other outlets for her work fighting the opioid crisis and the stigma surrounding it. Questions? Contact Joyce at 401-4342453 or eplibraryjoyce@yahoo.com. Sponsored by East Providence Public Library and the East Providence Prevention Council.

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Film Screening: Tre Maison Dasan

Meet Filmmaker Denali Tiller and the Boys Tre, Maison, and Dasan

Thursday, June 13, 6:30pm

Please join us for an exclusive screening of multi award-winning film, Tre Maison Dasan, as seen on PBS’ Independent Lens. Tre Maison Dasan is a film about three boys - Tre, Maison, and Dasan - who share the experience of having a parent in prison. Filmed over three years in Rhode Island, this intimate documentary takes on the kids’ own point of view, and through their eyes we can see the complex emotional and social landscape surrounding parental incarceration in a way never before shown. RISD filmmaker Denali Tiller and the boys will answer questions after the screening. This program has been made possible through major funding support from the RI Council for the Humanities, an independent state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Friends of the East Providence Public Library.

Gardens of Paris: An Illustrated Talk Monday, June 17, 7pm

Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord will take you on a visual journey through the gardens of Paris from the well-known Jardin du Luxembourg to small pocket parks and gardens, from the past—the medieval garden at the Cluny Museum—to the present—the Promenade Plantée created on a raised rail line in 1993. You will experience the beauty of the gardens and learn a little history along the way.

Weaver Library Farmers Market Opening Day Thursday, June 20, 4-7pm

The 2019 Weaver Library Farmers Market invites you to an exciting opening day with great food, live music, and Azorean cookbook author Maria Lawton.

Meet our new farmers and vendors and say hello to all our returning ones.

No need to cook tonight as Pop’s All Beef Hot Dogs will be serving hot dogs, sausages, and more. Bring your dancing shoes because Superchief Trio will be in the house!

Every week through September 12th, the Weaver Library Farmers' Market will welcome customers using SNAP/EBT, WIC, Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program coupons, and credit or debit cards. Thanks to a grant from Farm Fresh RI, SNAP customers can double their SNAP in 2019! For every dollar you swipe with EBT, you'll get a FREE dollar in Bonus Bucks for buying fruits and vegetables.

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Paul Caraher Jazz Trio at Weaver Monday, June 24, 7pm

Paul Caraher on electric guitar and classical guitar; Justin Caraher ondrums and percussion; and Evan Magno on upright bass– perform in a live concert featuring the great Bebop and Modern jazz composers along with a variety of original compositions from both Justin and Paul Caraher. Brothers Paul and Justin have toured throughout the northeast and have recently joined with Evan Magno, RI’s highly regarded young upright bassist.

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Dining Guide Sweet, Refreshing Summer Snacks

Serving Steak Sandwiches, BBQ Ribs, Pizza and much more!

324 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI 02914 401-473-0011

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(Family Features) There's no time like a hot summer picnic to let your patriotic spirit show. These all-American snacks featuring a classic favorite fruit - watermelon - are the perfect solution for nearly any summertime celebration.

Watermelon is a patriotic picnic staple for countless reasons, not the least of which is that it's a beloved treat that many people associate with memories from childhood. However, nostalgia isn't the only reason adults are just as likely to gravitate toward watermelon at a summer event. Its sweet, cool and refreshing flavor also makes it a favorite for all ages.

From a practical standpoint, watermelon is also quite portable, versatile and easy to serve, and with a composition of 92% water, it's a simple way to sneak in some extra hydration on a hot day.

Another benefit is its value; watermelon is one of the best values in the produce section among fruit, and just one watermelon can feed up to three dozen people.

Serving watermelon at a party can be as simple as slicing wedges, or you can prepare a dish such as: * A fruit basket, with the rind serving as a colorful bowl to hold the watermelon and other fresh fruits. * A charcuterie board with a selection of fruit, cheese and protein for simple snacking. * Creamy parfaits, perfect for a summery brunch or alternative to more traditional desserts. * A creatively colorful and patriotic "cake" that makes for a tasty centerpiece on the dessert table.

Find more ideas for incorporating watermelon into your summer festivities at watermelon.org.

Red, White and Blue Watermelon Parfait Recipes adapted fro the National Watermelon Promotional Board

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• 1 cup blueberries • 1 container (6 ounces) Greek yogurt (vanilla, lemon or coconut) • 1 cup watermelon, plus three pieces diced watermelon whipped cream, for serving

Directions:

• In pint canning jar, layer blueberries, yogurt and 1 cup watermelon. Top with whipped cream and garnish with three diced watermelon pieces.

• Note: To make ahead or make thicker, drain Greek yogurt on paper towels to absorb some liquid.

Watermelon-Infused Water Ingredients:

• 2 cups watermelon balls or cubes • 1 cup other fruit, such as berries; herbs, such as basil or mint

Directions:

• Place watermelon, fruit and herbs in pitcher and cover with water.

• For best flavor, allow to chill in refrigerator at least 30 minutes before serving.

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East Providence Senior Center

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

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.

Chair Yoga

Support Groups

Monday's Chair Yoga is Sponsored by Aldersbridge Communities

Walking Group

Mondays and Wednesdays 9:00 am

Take out your comfortable shoes and meet us in the lobby.

We will begin at 9:00 am and use the trails surrounding the Senior Center. Walk as much or as little as you wish to do. No Cost! Enjoy the nice weather on our walking track

FREE Yoga Class

Thursdays 4:15-5:15pm

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of RI is sponsoring a free Yoga class for those who love yoga. Slow and gentle, encompassing nearly all types of modern yoga. A basic approach to breathing exercises and postures. You do not have to have Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage to participate.

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

The Stroke Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of each month and provides entertainment, education, support, socialization, refreshments, and transportation for stroke survivors and their caregivers.

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

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

Caregiver’s Support - 10:30 - 11:30am

Held the third Monday each month. The sessions offer support and sharing for those who are caring for others.

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

Open meeting held monthly for people with diabetes to meet for mutual support.The group meets the 4th Thursday of each month.

Clinical Lab

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.

Join us for Lunch

Monday—Friday at 11:45

We invite you to join us for lunch, served Monday through Friday at 11:45. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

A suggested donation is $3. For more information call Cindy at 401.435.7800 Ext 2. Thank you to Cindy and the kitchen staff for the third straight year receiving a perfect score during the RI Health Department inspection.

Looking for Information

Living Will, Assisted Living Facilities, Housing Options, Home Care Agencies, Nursing Homes, Adult Day Care, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Contact Elder Resource Specialist Ellen Frazier in the Administration Office.

Dietician

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

Wednesday, June 5, 8:30-11:30am

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

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.

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Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Our state-of-the-art, 1,800 square foot rehabilitation suite for providing personalized physical therapy and occupational therapy services to our residents features: • Post-operative rehab • Short-term care • Physical, occupational

Join us for a ribbon cutting with The Honorable Mayor Roberto DaSilva

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Weekly/Monthly Programs Monday

9:00am Intermediate Yoga 9:00am Walking Group 10:30am Beginners Yoga 10:30am Caregivers Sup Grp 3rd Mon 12:00pm Chair Yoga 1:00pm Pokeno 2:00pm Ballroom Dancing 6:00pm Fit Mix

Tuesday

9:30am Bocce (Weather Permitting) 9:40am Aerobics Exercise 9:30am Watercolor Class 12:30pm Watercolor Class 1:00pm Tai Ji Quan 1:25pm BINGO

Wednesday

7:00am Intermediate Yoga 8:30am East Side Lab - 1st Wed 8:30am Scrabble 9:00am Blended Yoga 9:00am Walking Group 10:45am Chair Exercise 1:00pm Cribbage 1:30pm Stroke Club - 1st Wed

Thursday

9:40am Aerobics Exercise 12:00pm Mah Jongg 12:30pm Bridge 1:00pm Tai Ji Quan 1:00pm Craft Class 1:00pm Diabetes Sup Grp-4th Thurs 6:00pm Yoga

Friday

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

Daily

8am-4pm Fitness Center 9am-1pm Gift Shop 9am-3pm Library 8am-4pm Computer Games 9am-11am Coffee An 11:45am Lunch 2:00pm Coffee Bar

Complimentary Blood Pressure Clinics - 10:30am

• June 7 Orchard View Manor • June 11 Grace Barker Health • June 12 Pawtucket Skilled & Rehab • June 17 Elderwood at Riverside • June 20 Evergreen House • June 25 Hattie Ide Chaffee

Computer/iPad Assistance

Monday, June 24, 2pm to 4pm

On the last Monday of every month, students from MTTI career training school will assist any member with computer questions. The students try to resolve your computer problems and help you with a computer course you may be taking.

Gift Shop Open 9am 1pm

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Donations Wanted:The center’s gladly accepts gently used or new items for the gift shop. Items can include: jewelry, handbags, small accessories, small household items, knitted baby/children goods. All donations should be brought to the Administration Office.

Ballroom Dance Lessons Mondays 2pm to 4pm

Learn the Tango, Swing, Foxtrot, Rumba, Waltz, West Coast Swing. No partner necessary. Beginners are welcome. For more information call (401) 434-0080 or the center at (401) 435-7800.

Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know

Women are often the first line of defense when protecting their family’s health, but in doing so tend to put their concerns on the back burner. These quick tips can help keep you happy and healthy as you juggle your everyday responsibilities.

• Get breast cancer screenings every 1 – 2 years: 1 in 8 women in the United

States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and this risk increases with age. Mammograms are the best way to screen for breast cancer, especially during the early stages. The good news is that breast cancer can usually be treated successfully when found early. Medicare covers a free yearly screening. Learn more about how to prepare and what to expect during the exam.

• Routine pap exams are the best way to detect cervical cancer: Known as the “silent killer,” cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer for American women, but thanks to widespread use of the Pap test, early detection has significantly improved and boosted U.S. survival rates. Cervical cancer may not have any signs or symptoms, so it’s recommended women ages 21 to 65 get routine test about every 3 years. Medicare covers cervical and vaginal cancer screenings once every 24 months or every 12 months if you are at high risk.

• Exercise will improve your overall health: 150 minutes (2.5 hours) of moderate exercise a week could improve not only your physical but also mental health. Being active helps improve moods and reduce feelings of depression. It can also help manage diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis.

• Focus on your mental health: Approximately 15% of adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental illness, depression being one of the most common.

There’s often confusion around what exactly depression is, especially since many older adults experience major changes in their life like the death of loved ones or medical problems that could cause sadness. The difference is that the feeling is only temporary. If your feelings of sadness begin to interfere with daily life and normal functioning, you may be experiencing depression.

Start by speaking with your doctor and determine if a Medicare depression screening is right for you.

• Healthy eating can prevent serious health conditions: Proper nutrition is essential for the body. As you get older you lose muscle mass, bone density, and burn fewer calories. It takes extra effort to make up for the natural changes of your body which is why eating high nutrient foodsmake a big difference. Decreased bone density can result in one of the major health concerns affecting about 8 million women, osteoporosis, due to calcium deficiencies in diet.

As a woman, you may have many responsibilities on your plate, but your health should be a top priority. Learn more screening and treatments offered for free or reduced costs through Medicare.

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Foster Grandparent Helps East Providence 1st Graders Learn and Grow

Deborah Pfanstiehl plays guitar in Sue Brown’s 1st grade classroom at the A.M. Waddington School in East Providence, RI. Deborah Pfanstiehl of East Providence has been an active participant in the East Bay Foster Grandparent Program, a division of East Bay Community Action Program, for two and a half years.

She has served in Sue Brown’s 1st grade classroom at the A.M. Waddington School in East Providence, RI. “We are very fortunate to have Mrs. Pfanstiehl as part of our classroom community. Students look forward to her 9:00 arrival each day. They eagerly await their turn to read sight words to her, share a story with her, give her a ‘morning hug,’ or a quiet hello,” said Brown. She added “Mrs. Pfanstiehl has also shared her love of music with our class, playing her guitar and singing songs related to science/ELA curriculum.”

Pfanstiehl feels she and the Foster Grandparent Program are a “perfect match.” The part-time hours are just what she was looking for to supplement her income, and her background in academic early childhood education is a bonus in the classroom. She said, “I appreciate the availability to work within required program hours that fit my availability and the opportunity to mentor first grade students as they start their educational journey!”

Pfanstiehl says there are many benefits of working as a Foster Grandparent, but one she is most grateful for is that she feels like she is reliving the time when her own children were in elementary school “experiencing the wonder of learning.”

Do you know someone over the age of 55 who wants to make a difference in the life of a child? Those interested in improving our community by helping youth get a good scholastic start should consider volunteering in East Bay Community Action Program’s Foster Grandparent Program. Volunteers receive a tax-free hourly stipend of $2.65 per hour. This stipend will not affect income taxes, Social Security, Food Stamps, housing, or Supplemental Security Income. Volunteers also receive mileage reimbursements or a bus pass, paid leave and paid holidays. Foster Grandparent volunteers commit to at least 15 hours a week. Call 401-435-7876 to learn more.

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State Representative Gregg Amore visits Bella Vita Adult Day Program On May 13, State Representative Gregg Amore visited Bella Vita Adult Day Program to help celebrate Older Americans Month.

Mr. Amore spoke to the participants about issues pertaining to the elderly and disabled populations in RI and current legislation he is working on. He also presented the Day Program with a citation from the House of Representatives for Bella Vita’s outstanding contributions to provide health care services in the community to older adults and adults with disabilities to help advance their quality of life and maintain independence.

Bella Vita is located at 22 Wampanoag Trail, Riverside.

State Representative Gregg Amore presented the Day Program with a citation from the House of Representatives for Bella Vita’s outstanding contributions to provide health care services in the community to older adults and adults with disabilities to help advance their quality of life and maintain independence.

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IN MEMORIAM Anna Miriam (O’Connell) Meservey, 99, a longtime resident of Riverside, R.I. and a summer resident of Tenants Harbor, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2019.

Louise M. Nye, 92, formerly of Riverside, died peacefully on April 24, 2019.

Elizabeth “Betty” Briden, 91, formerly of Burton Ave. Riverside, passed away on April 24th.

Linda M. (Hanrahan) Ashley, 61, of Village Green North, Riverside, died unexpectedly on April 25, 2019.

James W. MacKnight, 85, formerly of Riverside, died peacefully on April 26, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Ann M. Grima, 69, of East Providence, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Rhode Island Hospital.

Dorothy F. “Toppy” (Leader) Carlson, 97, of Rumford, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019, surrounded by her family.

Manuel Da Silva, age 88, of Summit St., East Providence, died May 2, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center with his loving family by his side.

Thomas Patrick Lewis passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at the age of 42.

James S. Ferreira, 46, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019.

Joan Histen Prew, 76, of Rogers Ave., Riverside, passed away with her family at her side at home, Sunday, May 5, 2019.

George Knowlton Baker, Sr., 91, of Sun City Center, Florida passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019.

Mary (Stephenson) Northup, 91, of Riverside, died peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2019.

Cheryl L. Gray, 73, of Fenwick Road, Riverside, died peacefully on May 9, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Alan K. Russell, 87, of Village Drive, Riverside, died peacefully on May 9, 2019 at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, Bristol.

Stella Larisa, 88, of Riverside died Friday May 10th at Warren Skilled Nursing after a yearlong illness.

Luther M. Goff, 90, passed on, on Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Rev. Fr. Evangelos C. Georgiadis, husband of Presbytera Anastasia (Toulopoulos) of Rumford, RI died Sunday, May 12, 2019.

Robert J. DeCosta, 83, of East Providence passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Roger Williams Hospital.

Marghretta Gilbane Hogan, "Peggy", 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2020, surrounded by her family, at Tockwotton on the Waterfront in East Providence, RI.

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard J. Tracy, 94, of East Providence, announce his passing on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Wingate Residencies.

Joao Ferreira, 81, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.

Elaine D. (Marceau) Lethbridge, 82, of Rumford, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, May 4, 2019.

Alicia J. Yarnall, 74, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 with her husband by her side.

Antonette 'Toni' (Borrelli) Thistle of East Providence passed away on Saturday May 18, 2019.

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Anna Miriam (O’Connell) Meservey

Maria Adelaide Pires, 92, passed peacefully on May 22, 2019.

Joseph Thomas Rezendes, “Ping”, 92, of the Rumford Towers, East Providence, formerly of Seabrook Dr, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center.

Anna Miriam (O’Connell) Meservey, 99, a long time resident of Riverside, R.I. and a summer resident of Tenants Harbor, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2019. Anna, the daughter of James E. O’Connell and Mabel A. (Dunne) O’Connell was born on October 10, 1919. She was the wife of the late Frank E. Meservey Jr. to whom she was married for 61 years.

After graduating from East Providence High School and Edgewood Secretarial School, Anna, or “Mim” as she was known to many, worked as a bookkeeper until retirement. She served her community at both the local and state levels in several organizations including the PTA and The League of Women Voters. She was also a long time member of The Riverside Congregational Church U.C.C. Anna was quick to smile, and was known for her “dry” Irish wit. She was devoted to her family and she will be forever and lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Miriam A. Rosenberg of Riverside, Linda M. Eller of Colorado, and Deborah E. O’Reilly & her husband, James E. O’Reilly of Texas; her six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Anna’s family would like to acknowledge the love, compassionate care, and support of her CNAs, home health aides, and Hope Health Hospice care team. We appreciate all that they have done to help her live her final years with dignity.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 8, 2019 at Perry-McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 12:00. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to: Hope Health Hospice and Palliative Care, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904, or Riverside Congregational Church, 15 Oak Avenue, Riverside, R.I. 02915.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Appliance Repairs

CJS / Statewide Appliance Repair

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Handyman

Attorney

Donald E. MacManus, Attorney

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Heating/AC?Plumbing Fox & Delombe

32

Auto Repairs

Fred’s Service Center, Inc.

11

Landscape Service

Cutting Edge Landscaping

36

Auto Repairs

New England Tire

2

Landscape Service

East Bay Landscape, Inc.

37

Automotive

Yankee Auto Electric Inc

37

Landscape Service

Superior Lawn Care

34

Bank

HarborOne Mortgage

16

Laundromat

Bullocks Point Laundromat

14

Bike Shop

Your Bike Shop

43

Masonry-Construction StoneScapes - Mark Carvalho

52

Bookeeping Service

Hammond, Inc.

19

Mortgage Broker

Jason Potrzeba - Webster Bank

6

Camp

Camp Lorimar

42

Mortgage Broker

Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company

49

Camp-Basketball

One On One Basketball Camp

43

Mosquito & Tick Control The Nutty Mosquito

8

45

Nursing Homes

Aldersbridge Communities

57

Chimney Services

Kenny’s Masonry & Chimney Sweep 33

Nursing Homes

Waterview Villa

59

Collectibles

Wexler’s Collectibles

28

Optometrists

The Brown Center

64

Country Club

Hillside Country Club

17

Orthodontics

George Family Orthodontics

26

Credit Union

Community & Teachers Credit Union 15

Orthodontics

Romani Orthodontics

40

Credit Union

Navigant Credit Union

7

Party Rentals

Party Rental Services

46

Credit Union

NCU Financial

13

Paving Contractor

All Phase Asphalt Driveways

41

Dance Studio

Bay State Rhode Island

42

Paving Contractor

Gem Paving & Seal Coating

29

Dance Studio

Twinkle Toes Dance Studio

44

Pest Control Services

Lincoln Pest & Property Solutions

33

Dentist

Coastal Dental Seekonk

7

Pharmacy

Simpson’s Pharmacy, Inc

19

Dentist

Eager Family Dentistry

64

Powerwashing

East Bay Pressure Wash

49

Dentist

Lisa Daft DMD & Associates, PC

31

Private School

St. Cecilia’s School

39

Dentist

Romani Orthodontics

40

Real Estate

Mateus Realty

63

Dentist

SmileMakers

1

Real Estate

Paiva Realty Group

49

Dentist

Smith Family Dental Associates

17

Real Estate

ReMax Rivers Edge

16

Engine Repair-Lawn

Fred’s Service Center, Inc.

46

Real Estate

Residential Properties - Providence 55

Excavating

Graceway Excavation

28

Real Estate

The Tirrell Team

9

Fence-Sales/Serv.

Foxx Fence

28

Real Estate

TK Real Estate Brokerage

47

Fire Restoration

Providence Fire Restoration

8

Remodeling

Batty Construction

38

Food/Party Store

Thomsen Foodservice

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Restaurant

La Collina

56

Fuel - Oil

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35

Restaurant

Townies

56

Furniture/Upholstery

Masterson Furniture

11

Roofing Contractor

Tabeleys Roofing

36

Golf

Rehoboth Country Club, Inc.

50

Screen Replacement

Blackstone Valley Window & Door

29

Hair Salon

Shear Image Salon

46

Spa

Cristallo Spa at Hillside CC

10

Hair Salon

The Cutting Gallery

36

Special Events

Francis Farm

27

Hall Rental

Knights of Columbus

24

Trash/Junk Removal

Big Blue Removal Service

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