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First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today’s trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial’s new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield.
Now for some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island native William Thomas Andrade is an American professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Champions Tour. He’s won 12 tournaments and at one time ranked 42nd on the PGA tour. He has donated millions in charity to needy children in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts.
Now for our feature story:
Housing advocates want state leaders in Rhode Island to enact a ban on residential evictions following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the federal moratorium.
“The governor and the General Assembly have the authority to protect the public’s health with a moratorium,” said Jennifer L. Wood, executive director of the Rhode Island Center for Justice, which has been helping struggling tenants in securing federal rent assistance.
The office of Gov. Dan McKee expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court ruling on Thursday.
Alana O’Hare, a spokesperson for the governor said:
“As we explore all available options to keep Rhode Islanders in their homes, we urge those at risk of eviction to apply for assistance through RentReliefRI,”
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There are a lot of businesses in our community that are hiring right now, so we’re excited to tell you about some new job listings. Today’s Job posting comes from Crimmins Residential Staffing in Westerly. A couple in Watch Hill is looking for a part-time housekeeper. Pay is $35 per hour and you’ll work there 3 days per week in season and one day per week during the off-season. For more job requirements, check out the link in the description:
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?l=Westerly%2C%20RI&mna=5&aceid&gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D2S3gEb-328GyRpBuTTeeKPdn3-klOh0KYAsfete6MEZmI5S4qTg-4aAnQkEALw_wcB&vjk=028da372fc87d663
Today we’re remembering the life of Art Choquette Sr.
Art was very active in the community over the years, holding several positions on the Board of Directors at the Westerly Senior Center, broadcasting the senior news and "joke of the day" on WBLQ, and he read the newspaper on the radio station for the sight-impaired in Hartford.
Art was athletic in his younger years, playing basketball and practicing judo. He was a lifeguard at Misquamicut Beach in the '50s, and helped rescue people during Hurricane Carol in '54. He was a keen bowler, both in-person and on the Wii, putting away many perfect games. He tried his hand at golf -most famously his shot off the tee on the 5th hole at Pond View -which somehow flew backwards and broke a window in a home behind the tee. Art was quite the pool-shark, giving folks at the Senior Center a run for their money.
Art was a family man-always making sure everyone was taken care of, and was always available for sage advice and kind words. His family loved him fiercely and will miss him always.
He leaves his wife of 64 years, son, daughter and grand-daughter.
Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Art’s life.
That’s it for today, we’ll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield!
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