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Emanuel Lutheran Church, 20 Leaf Street in West Warwick, invites you to a Free Lunch on September 10 at 12PM. Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks, bouncy house, Corn Hole Tournament, Limbo Contest, plus more fun! Worship at 10:30AM, Sunday School & Confirmation at 9:15AM, Choir at 9AM. Bring your friends & family. All are welcome!

unclog these glands. Artificial tears lubricate the eye and will reduce the symptoms of watery eyes (and maybe some eye irritation, too, which you might not have mentioned).

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am about to undergo gallbladder removal due to recurring pain from gallbladder sludge. Should I be taking replacements for the bile salts that I will no longer be able to produce, and if so, what is the best type of replacement? — S.C.

Most Common Cause Behind Teary Eyes Are Dry Eyes

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 74-year-old woman who loves to read the newspaper every morning. I have a problem that’s not serious, just annoying. My eyes tear up frequently while I read, causing me to wipe them. After I’m done reading, the problem stops. I see my ophthalmologist every year and have my vision glasses updated as needed. I am not yet a candidate for cataract surgery. Could you enlighten me about a probable cause for this irritating problem? — A.H.G.

ANSWER: By all means, ask your ophthalmologist at your next visit, but the most common cause I see for watery, tearing eyes are … dry eyes! This apparent paradox is caused by the fact that your eyes have three different fluids.

One of them, called meibum, is a long-lasting, oily material secreted by the meibomian glands, found around the edges of the eyelids near the eyelashes. This covers the eye and prevents fluid from evaporating quickly. Without this fluid, the lacrimal gland (near the temple above each eye) then has to make a lot of its watery secretions, which cause symptoms of tearing.

Most commonly, the meibomian glands get clogged up by secretions becoming dry. Gently cleansing the eyelash area with warm water and baby shampoo helps many people

ANSWER: Your liver makes bile salts, which are necessary for fat absorption. The gallbladder doesn’t make them at all; it just stores the bile until you eat a meal, at which point the gallbladder contracts and the bile salts are released into the small intestine to help you digest fat. Most bile salts will be reabsorbed later at the end of the small intestine, recirculating them for reuse.

In people without a gallbladder, the liver itself will continuously release bile salts into the small intestine, rather than on an as-needed basis by the gallbladder. Sometimes, the ability of the terminal ileum (the part of the intestine where bile salts are reabsorbed) gets overwhelmed, and bile acids enter the colon, causing diarrhea.

This is very common in the first few weeks after gallbladder surgery, but the small intestine usually “learns” to absorb more bile salts. The colon also learns to live with bile salts, and the diarrhea mostly goes away. However, some people continue to have diarrhea after surgery, and medication to restrain bile salts (such as cholestyramine) can make a huge difference.

After surgery, avoiding a high-fat diet is prudent for a month or so to minimize the amount of bile needed.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@ med.cornell.edu.

RIDOT will close lanes on I-95 at the Wellington Avenue Bridge, at the Cranston/Providence line, just north of Route 10. The closures will take place on four consecutive weekends, Friday, Aug. 25 through Monday, Sept. 18. Travelers should expect delays and seek alternate routes such as Route 10 and I-295

Each weekend, lanes will be closed on both sides of the highway as RIDOT demolishes and replaces different parts of this structurally deficient bridge. The closures start each weekend at 8 p.m. on Fridays with all lanes open by 5 a.m. on Mondays. We’ll keep at least two lanes open on the side of the bridge we’re working on each weekend.

Also, for the week of August 28 there will be a lane split on I-95 South, and for the week of September 11, there will be a lane split on I-95 North. All lanes go through. This rapid approach to bridge replacement saves motorists more than two years of lane closures, shifts and splits. For more details, please visit www.ridot.net

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September 16 from 7:30AM-2PM at the Crompton Playground, 1679 Main Street, West Warwick. Rain date September 23. Reserve a 10X20 spot for $20. Donations for the Society’s table will be accepted on September 9 from 9AM2PM, pick up can be arranged. Calling Cecilia at 821-1078 for more information. No VHS tapes, clothing, encyclopedias or firearms.

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• On Sept. 4, 1925, laws were enacted to ensure that farm wagons would be equipped with lights for traveling at night, due to an increase in the number of accidents the wagons were involved in during peak corn-packing season.

• On Sept. 5, 1969, U.S. Army platoon leader Lt. William Calley was charged with premeditated murder in the death of 109 Vietnamese civilians at My Lai, where Calley had led his men in a massacre that included women and children. Though hushed up at first, the event was made public a year later.

• On Sept. 6, 1997, an estimated 2.5 billion people around the world watched the four-mile funeral procession of England’s beloved Princess Diana as her coffin was carried to Westminster Abbey. After the formal service there, a private ceremony was held in which she was laid to rest on an island in the heart of her family’s estate at Althorp.

• On Sept. 7, 1907, the RMS Lusitania set sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, setting a new trans-Atlantic record when she arrived in New York City a mere five days later.

• On Sept. 8, 2006, only a week after permission was granted for helicopter flights over the ancient Incan ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, the country’s government declared the area a no-fly zone following protests by environmentalists who claimed such flights would adversely affect rare plants and animals in the area.

• On Sept. 9, 2007, the NFL discovered that the New England Patriots were illegally videotaping coaching signals from the New York Jets at an unauthorized location in a Week 1 game in East Rutherford, New Jersey. News media quickly dubbed the scandal “Spygate.”

• On Sept. 10, 1897, 25-year-old London taxi driver George Smith had the dubious honor of becoming the first person ever arrested for “being drunk when in charge of a motor car” after he slammed his cab into a building, breaking a water pipe and window. Smith later pleaded guilty and was fined 25 shillings. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Personal Injury, criminal matters, landlord-tenant matters and evictions. Even in these unsettling times, these legal issues persist and, in many cases, become more problematic and disruptive.

BY JENNIFER COATES

In times of legal trouble, or in times of preparation for the future, finding trustworthy, fair, and honest legal representation is more critical than ever. Though much of life is within our control, there are countless ways in which we are subject to the decisions of others, and in some cases, to the harmful decisions of others. Life is complicated and often challenging. For all that life throws at us, Attorney Geralyn Cook of the law firm Roy & Cook, is exactly who you need to help navigate it all.

Roy & Cook is a general practice law firm that has been representing clients from every walk of life since it first opened its doors in 1991. Attorney Cook is an experienced professional whose longevity can be attributed to years of fighting hard for her clients and

advocating for them through the often-difficult times and trials in their lives.

Attorney Geralyn M. Cook has been a member of the Rhode Island Bar since 1986 and the New York Bar since 1987. She is admitted in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as the Supreme Court. She is a qualified Guardian Ad Litem, a member of the Family Court bench bar, Family Court Inns of Court, the Rhode Island Bar Association, and the Kent County Bar Association.

Ms. Cook specializes in a comprehensive and inclusive list of services, ranging from Family and Divorce law to Mediation, Probate, Estates, Wills, Trusts and Guardianships. Her expertise and legal work also include

If you find yourself in need of legal representation in any of these matters, you need a trusted and knowledgeable team behind you. If you are new parents, it is never too early to arrange for a will and establish guardianship to plan for an uncertain future ~ Attorney Cook can help. If you have lost a loved one and need a Will probated, Attorney Cook can help. If you are going through a divorce, being evicted, facing bankruptcy, caught in a custody battle, fighting a DWI, other traffic infraction or criminal case, struggling with DCYF, needing a restraining order, or seeking support in a personal injury case ~ Attorney Cook is ready to take your call.

Attorney Cook is available via phone call or in person. As your life goes on, Attorney Cook will be here for you, reliably and steadfastly.

Roy & Cook, Attorneys-atLaw, can be reached at 401823-0488. Attorney Cook can be reached at her personal email, Geri_Cook@hotmail. com. The office is located at 577 Tiogue Avenue in Coventry.

Attorney Geralyn Cook is seen here pausing from a busy day of work at the firm she shares with law partner Edward Roy. This longstanding law practice is ready to represent you, even ~ and especially ~ in troubled times.

Business ResouRce Guide

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The world was given a crash course on how viruses spread when the novel coronavirus COVID-19 rapidly moved across the world in 2020. Biological viruses easily can spread from person to person, but computers can be afflicted by their own types of viruses that also can spread quickly.

Stopping computer viruses involves becoming familiar with just what they are and where viruses originate. Ac - cording to Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity company, a computer virus requires a host program. It then requires user action to transmit that virus from one system to another. At that point, the virus attaches a bit of its own malicious code to other files or replaces files outright with copies of itself.

While viruses and malware tend to be grouped together, some forms of malware, like computer worms, are able to spread across systems and networks on their own. That can make them even more dangerous and widespread.

Computer viruses do not generate naturally. They need to be created by programmers. These programmers may do so to steal victims’ identities, to get around restricted data, for bragging rites, or to damage organizations or competing businesses. A virus, for example, may sit undetected on your computer monitoring online usage, recording credit card information, passwords or identity information, advises Interworks, a technology company.

Most of the time viruses make entry to your computer or other device through attachments or links. Here are four common places viruses and malware lie in wait.

1. Downloaded purchases: Downloading software, games, files, and other technology from the internet is not without risk. There are many reputable sites, but unknown downloads may carry viruses.

2. Network links: More than one device hooked up to a network means any computer on that network is vulnerable should one device pick up a virus. All connected computers can be compromised by one virus.

3. Email attachments: Computer How To Guide states that emails are one of the most common ways viruses are downloaded onto computers. Opening an email from someone you don’t know can trigger malware or a virus. Never click on a link or open an attachment from an unknown sender.

4. Messaging apps: Apps that enable people to communicate through chat on desktop or mobile systems can be spreaders of viruses, too. Do not visit links posted in messaging applications unless you are sure they are from safe sites. Sometimes messenger services can be hacked, so even if links come from relatives or friends, verify those links before clicking on them.

New viruses are being created daily and computers need protection. Good anti-virus programs can help, but computer users also need to do their part to avoid contracting viruses.

Reduce the Cost of your Credit Cards

Some store credit and credit cards advertise that they can be rewarding, with many offering 2%, 3%, or 5% back in rewards. Trouble is, if you carry a balance on one of these cards, many are now charging interest rates as high as 28.00% APR on that balance, and that can quickly turn your rewards negative! This is also true with travel rewards and cashback rewards credit cards. Even if their interest rates may not be as high, using their card for the “rewards” can still end up costing you a lot.

So, what can you do to minimize the interest charge drain? Here are a few suggestions:

1. If you use a rewards card, earn the rewards, and pay off your balances every month. This is by far the best option, decreasing your debt and having the stores or credit card companies truly pay you for using their cards.

2. If you are carrying high balances, you can apply for a lower interest Debt Consolidation Loan to pay off your balances at a lower rate. You will pay less interest and save money!

3. If you carry balances, you can alternatively transfer balances each month to a lower interest rate credit card. You’ll pay a good deal less in interest, affording you the ability to pay off your balances quicker and save.

4. You can also just use a lower interest rate credit card for all purchases, keeping your interest expense at the lowest level possible. This will prevent you from leaving balances by mistake on a higher rate card and paying extra interest expenses.

With all options, carrying less debt each month should be your number one goal, as it will save you a lot of money and increase your credit worthiness. So even if you cannot pay off your cards every month, you should always make the effort to pay off as much as you can.

Summer is here, and if you’re looking for the freshest fruits, vegetables, and locally grown produce, now is the time to find them at Dave’s Marketplace.

In Rhode Island and throughout New England, many local farms raise fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs for neighborhood markets. These growers are dedicated to the quality and value of fresh food for their living.

“We are in the perishable business – we want you to feel and smell how fresh everything is,” said Susan Budlong of Dave’s Marketplace. “We set this stage by having customers walk through our Produce departments first and foremost.”

Picked at their peak, locally grown foods taste and look better, and with shorter times between the farm and table, it’s less likely that nutrients will be lost. Nearby farms often grow different varieties of crops to provide a longer harvest season and the best flavors.

“Locally grown produce is generally only available about 12 to 14 weeks of the year,” said Budlong, who wants customers to know what they are eating. “We work hard to provide accurate signage for all our products – especially produce, seafood and meats.”

Not only is local food safe and convenient, farmers and grocers who sell their products aren’t anonymous and take their responsibility to the consumer seriously. Locally produced food also supports communities, preserves open spaces and benefits the environment.

“Our prepared foods are made either in our central commissary in East Greenwich or on site in our In Store Kitchens. All the meals are made with fresh ingredients – local ingredients whenever possible – and by hand,” said Budlong. “It really is better than restaurant quality.

We follow strict recipes for consistent quality measures – so what you purchase in Warwick, you can purchase in Wickford and have the same great taste!”

Larger supermarket chains often do not cook or prepare meals on site using locally grown foods; most products are prepackaged in another facility and trucked in. Same with many other perishable products – chains have moved away from providing custom cut roasts, or hand-cut swordfish – many do not staff butchers, fishmongers, or chefs with the experience of handling locally grown or harvested products.

“We like food, we enjoy buying it, selling it, preparing, and experimenting with it. We learned early on that food brings people together; it brings families together and it brings our communities together. Our families over the past 20 years have been hurried – sitting down to dinner isn’t the norm anymore,” said Budlong. “We strive to be part of every meal. To do that, we produce as many high quality foods – many of them comfort foods – that will allow you to enjoy dinner. And know that the food has been prepared fresh, with high quality ingredients. The quality and ingredients you would use if you made it yourself.”

Shopping is a personal experience for most people, and while times are changing and the speed in which we live has increased, the availability of locally grown foods provides a connection consumers look for.

“Our goal is to have all the items a family needs and wants – from the sale items to the staple items,” said Budlong. “We like the sense of community that Grocery Stores have – a meeting place to shop, have a cup of coffee and catch up with neighbors.”

INNOVATIVE SURGEON

The right orthopedic surgeon will help heal injuries to your shoulders, hands, joints or knees. These medical professionals provide help for sports injuries or joint replacements.

When you are having a major surgical procedure on your musculoskeletal system, it is essential to find the best medical professional for the job.

Time, persistence and research can put you on the right path to recovery. Here are some tips to help you find the best surgeon for your needs.

Recommendations: Ask your primary care physician for the names of orthopedic surgeons. Your doctor is the best resource for finding a medical professional who can handle your case effectively. Other medical professionals in his practice might also be able to refer you. It is vital that you find a surgeon who specializes in what you need. For example, a man with a sports injury and an elderly person who needs a knee replacement will require two very different doctors.

Request information about the surgeon’s background, where he attended medical school and where he did his residency.

Many orthopedic specialists become experts at performing one or two types of procedures. Keep in mind that the more experience they have with cases like yours, the more likely you will have a good outcome after the procedure.

Philosophy: Qualified doctors don’t often share the same philosophy when it comes to medical treatment.

Some surgeons prefer having patients try other op-

tions -- such as physical therapy, dietary or lifestyle changes -- before performing surgery. Others think it is wiser to do surgery before a problem gets worse.

At your initial consultation with an orthopedic surgeon, try to understand their medical philosophy.

Think about whether it matches your expectations. The surgeon should make you feel comfortable and confident. A good bedside manner, with excellent knowledge, experience and communication, will make you feel more relaxed about your health care decisions.

Full Spectrum: The best surgeons help you with preparation and recovery from your medical treatment. They do more than just perform an actual procedure.

They will take the time to answer all your questions patiently and offer practical suggestions to help you hasten your recovery. As well, the doctor will look at your lifestyle to help you become healthier. He will not simply fix your broken or painful body part. Changing your lifestyle and taking better care of yourself may lessen the need for surgery in the future.

Hospital Privileges: Surgeons must be allowed to operate in facilities. Different hospitals have different levels of technology and equipment. You will want to have the procedure done at a hospital that is equipped to fit your needs.

If you prefer to have the surgery performed at a particular hospital, check to make sure the surgeon is approved to operate at the facility.

Strategies to improve your ability to focus

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Distractions have never been harder to resist. According to Deloitte’s “2022 Connectivity and Mobile Trends Survey” (third edition), the average household in the United States now has a total of 22 connected devices. Things are a little less connected in Canada, where a J.D. Power survey of television service subscribers found that the average household has about 10 devices.

The prevalence and accessibility of devices can make it difficult to focus, but tablets, smartphones and other technologies are not the only culprits that can compromise the ability to concentrate. Harvard Medical School notes that underlying medical conditions, the side effects of medication and excessive alcohol consumption can each make it harder to focus. That’s a significant detriment, as an ability to focus can help individuals be more efficient and perform better at work and in school.

Each individual is different, so efforts to improve focus might require a little trial and error until a person finds what works for them.

In the meantime, the following are some effective strategies that can help people sharpen their focus and reap all the rewards that a heightened ability to concentrate has to offer.

• Turn notifications off. Notifications are a bigger distraction than people may realize. A 2015 study from researchers at Florida State University found that simply hearing the ping of a notification was as distracting as taking a phone call. Individuals may find the idea of answering as little as 20 or more phone calls per day unrealistic, but researchers have found that the average smartphone user receives around 80

push notifications per day. Such constant inflow of notifications is detrimental to smartphone users’ ability to focus. Turning notifications off while in school or during the workday can help people avoid this seemingly endless stream of distractions, thus improving focus.

• Establish a distraction-free workspace. A survey from McKinsey & Company found that, after the acute phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, 58 percent of employed respondents have the

option to work from home for all or part of the week. Remote working may be more convenient, but it also can compromise workers’ focus in ways that are unique to working from home. For example, professionals’ children cannot stroll into their offices when they aren’t working from home, nor are distractions like television within arm’s length in a traditional office setting. Professionals who are finding it hard to focus when working from home can do more to make their home of-

fices distraction-free. Make your home a television-free zone during traditional working hours and remove a television or non-work tablet from your office so you aren’t tempted to watch a show or a sporting event when you’re supposed to be working.

• Adopt a healthier lifestyle.

The experts at Harvard Medical School note that many aspects of a healthy lifestyle can help people focus better. Researchers have discovered a direct link between exercise and a person’s ability to

pay attention, noting that exercise increases the availability of brain chemicals that reduce stress and improve sleep, among other things. Less stress and a good night’s rest can make it easier to focus.

An ability to focus pays myriad dividends. Individuals can try various strategies to improve their concentration skills and reap the rewards that such improvement provides.

Tips to make a résumé more ATS-friendly

Job searches are often described as akin to looking for a needle in a haystack. That could be even more so in the digital age, an era when online job boards feature hundreds, if not thousands, of listings. Sifting through those listings can be time-consuming and force job seekers to wonder if their résumé will even be seen.

Conventional wisdom regarding résumés may no longer apply. A résumé can still be a useful asset, but job seekers must recognize the game has changed, specifically in regard to how résumé submissions are received and reviewed. Many companies now use applicant tracking systems (ATS) to sift through résumé submissions before they ever land in the inbox or on the desk of an actual human being. Because ATS is so popular, job seekers would be wise to embrace strategies to make their résumé more ATS-friendly to increase the chances the document finds its way to a hiring manager.

• The right keywords can help get a résumé seen. Though a résumé was once viewed as a tool that allowed job seekers to illustrate how they were unique from other applicants, uniqueness on a résumé may now be a detriment. ATS serve as virtual gatekeepers that scan documents submitted for job openings. If those documents don’t feature certain keywords, they’re likely to

be relegated to the virtual scrap heap. Professionals should research which keywords are likely to get their résumé past the first stage of the hiring process and include them in the body of the document.

• There’s more to it than keywords. Though the right keywords can ensure a résumé gets past the virtual gatekeepers,

Easy ways to support small businesses

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It’s easy to overlook how integral small businesses are to local, national and even global economies. The Small Business Administration and the U.S Census Bureau indicate small businesses account for 99.7 percent of all American businesses, employing 56.8 million people. Similarly, according to Statistics Canada, local businesses classified as micro or small businesses made up 98.1 percent of all the employers in Canada in 2021.

Since mall businesses are the economic engine of many neighborhoods and communities, it’s in everyone’s best interest to pitch in and ensure such firms’ success. Thankfully, it’s easy for anyone to support the small businesses that make their communities unique.

• Shop locally and online from small businesses as much as possible. If you cannot shop right away, consider purchasing gift cards to the retailer or service provider

and share them as gifts to others.

• Before you immediately go with a wellknown chain or e-commerce giant, find out if a local retailer offers the same items you need and shop there.

• Actively discover new brands, check them out, and then spread the word about your findings to others.

• Share posts from small businesses on social media. It’s good exposure for them and can help to widen their customer base.

• Attend special events or promotions hosted by local businesses. Well-attended events may spark others’ curiosity.

• Share a quick photo of something you bought at a small business or of a service they provided. For example, if a local landscaping company did a wonderful job putting in a new patio or pavers, share the before and after with those you know. Communities can embrace various strategies to support the small businesses that make Main Street unique.

they’re not the only features of a good résumé. ATS are programmed to read résumés that are formatted in certain ways. The experts at Jobscan note that the most ATSfriendly résumé is one that is chronological. That’s something most job seekers are already familiar with, as professionals have long listed their professional experience in

reverse chronological order. That approach still works, and Jobscan recommends including company name and location, job title, start and end dates, and achievements and responsibilities for each job listed in the work experience section.

• Avoid unique formats. Résumé data included in graphs, tables and columns might seem invaluable, but ATS software might make a mess of it. In addition, maintain a uniform font throughout the document. Sans serif fonts like Calibri and Helvetica won’t be difficult for ATS programs to read, increasing the likelihood that the document will ultimately be seen by a hiring manager.

• Make the résumé mobile-friendly. A résumé that is easily opened and read on a mobile phone is likely to be just as easily read in an ATS program.

Professionals can design their résumés and then open the documents on their phones. Documents that open quickly and easily are probably formatted in an ATS-friendly way, while those that don’t may need to be simplified and reformatted.

In the age of digital job-seeking, professionals can take steps to make their résumés ATS-friendly to ensure the documents are ultimately seen. CB236017

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John Perrotta’s Comedy Factory has been bringing the laughter since 1992! John has closed a show at the legendary Friars Club in New York city and opened for national comedy sensation Bill Burr! The Comedy Factory books hilarious comedy shows for any occasion. We book many of New England’s funniest comics! For bookings, info, or reservations to any show call 401-639-7726.

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9/2: Lorenzo’s-Middleboro, Ma

9/3, 10/8, 12/10: Pub on Park

9/16: Teresa’s Restaurant-Ware, Ma

9/22, 12/30: Event Factory-Warwick

9/24, 10/22, 11/19, 12/10: The Comedy Park-Cranston

10/1, 12/17: Chelo’s-Warwick

10/14, 12/31: Kelley Gazzero Post

10/19, 12/14: Lemongrass

10/28, 12/31: Carriage Inn

11/3: Cup Defenders-Bristol

11/10: iGolf-Pembroke, Ma

12/16: Bella Restaurant-Burrillville

You can check out our website at comedyfactoryri.com. Scroll down and you’ll see flyers of our shows. Click on the show that interests you! You can check out some videos or browse our photo gallery. John Perrotta has a passion for comedy and works very hard behind the scenes to bring you some great shows! We are known for our dinner-comedy shows. We also have 3 weekly open mic comedy nights! If you’d like to perform, reserve your spot by texting Stephen DeNuccio at 401-5271095. Open mic schedule: Every Monday night at Pub on Park-Cranston. 8:30pm

Every Wednesday night at Boomerangs Roadhouse-West Warwick. 8:30pm.

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5 ways to ensure a greater work-family balance

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Individuals have to juggle many different responsibilities on a daily basis. Those with full- or part-time jobs, children, spouses or partners, or aging family members that require assistance, will often find they are pulled in different directions. In many cases, work takes priority over family time because people rely on their jobs for the income that funds their lifestyles. Rather than jeopardizing that income, certain individuals will make time concessions that favor employment over personal relationships and family time.

Recent data indicates that many people are trapped in unhealthy work-life balances and can’t find the time to unwind and enjoy themselves. The e-commerce company Groupon asked 2,000 Americans about stress at work and 60 percent indicated that pressures and responsibilities of the workplace and home life do not have boundaries. Learning to balance work and life better may come from following these tips.

1. Find more time. While there’s no way to add extra hours to the day, you can add extra hours to your schedule. One way to do so is to wake up earlier or

stay up later than the household. Some people prefer the quiet time to get things done while others are asleep. If you can afford to shave an hour from your sleeping schedule (provided you already are getting enough), this approach can make a significant difference.

2. Limit distractions as much

as possible. Distractions pull attention away from tasks and that can make it harder to complete jobs on time. Schedule tasks that require your utmost concentration when others are not around. Perhaps this means coming into the office during off-peak hours or waiting until a spouse or the

kids go to their respective places of work or school before you start on things that require greater concentration.

3. Figure out your home priorities. Schedule your home priorities just as you would work meetings and other responsibilities. While you may not be able

to attend every sports practice or game, make it a point to get to as many events as possible. Put it in the calendar or planner as a mustdo.

4. Maximize your PTO. Chances are you are entitled to a certain number of days off. Do not squander the opportunity to use these days. It will not make you a hero if you give up on time off. Map out priorities for the next couple of months and see where your time away from work will be needed. Then utilize PTO for these events as well as vacations.

5. End work at a certain time. There is a saying that “work expands to fill the time allotted.” It’s easy to let work infiltrate home time especially for those who are remote workers. Set a distinct end time for the job and reinforce it by turning off your computer or other devices, or physically lock the door to your office. Schedule tasks directly after work that are important to you, so you won’t be tempted to continue working. Finding work-life balance can take time and require breaking established habits, but it is one way to reduce stress and feel more personally satisfied.

When a death occurs, there are many decisions and tasks to manage, usually within a short timeframe while under emotional strain. That’s why pre-planning can be so helpful. Making cemetery and funeral arrangements in advance is not only considerate to the ones you love but both a loving and financially wise decision. Working with today’s pricing, as opposed to tomorrows, can also represent significant savings for you and your family.

People often wonder why they should go to a Catholic Cemetery. Some tend to overlook that our faith teaches and prefers that as we come into this life, we are baptized. Being baptized means you are beginning a life with Christ, therefore you are all children of God through faith. A Baptism takes place in a church on consecrated holy ground. Therefore, our earthly remains should be laid to rest in the consecrated grounds of a Catholic Cemetery. The consecrated ground of our cemeteries are designated specifically for our faithful, and the Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Providence offers more options of final resting places than ANY other cemetery in RI.

Many factors play into the process of

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We recommend that you consider this matter now when you can do so calmly and thoughtfully. Pre-planning your funeral and selecting a site at one of our Diocesan Catholic Cemeteries in Rhode Island can now be done in one place for your convenience. Make an appointment now for that peace of mind and not leave your loved ones with difficult decisions at a difficult time. Our staff can answer all your questions and offer guidance in a pressure-free environment.

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When should my child start weight training?

The popularity of youth sports and sports specialization has grown over the last several years and the need to have a competitive advantage has pushed individuals to specialized coaching of all kinds, from pitching and hitting to quarterback and position coaches, and a wide assortment of track and field specialists. The need for young athletes to get strong and fitter to be able to participate at higher competitive levels has opened up the question of when is it appropriate for a pre-teen or teenager to start resistance training.

We don’t want to confuse strength or resistance training with bodybuilding or powerlifting, which are two very specific types of strength training. Strength or resistance training, with a focus on proper technique and safe progression, can increase a child’s muscle strength and endurance. Benefits may include helping protect their muscles and joints from sports-related injuries, improving a child’s performance in nearly any sport, from dancing and figure skating to football and soccer, and putting them on a lifetime path to better health and fitness.

Experts generally agree that if a child is participating in an organized sport, they are ready to start a resistance program (as young as 8 years old with bodyweight exercises to start). Any youth strength program should be led by a qualified strength and conditioning professional with the understanding of specific anatomical and physiological changes a growing child is going through. The program should be tailored to meet the needs of the specific age, gender, and sport(s) specific to each individual participant. The child should be willing and ready to take instruction to ensure safety, quality training, and to meet performance goals that will hopefully result in a lifelong fitness journey.

How to organize a

bazaar

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Holiday bazaars are a popular tradition in many communities. Bazaars typically are hosted by churches, nonprofit groups and schools, and they can be profitable fundraisers where products, crafts and foods are sold to benefit a worthy cause.

Various strategies can make holiday bazaars more successful. Check out these suggestions before getting started.

• Choose the date carefully. The holiday season is a busy time of year and event organizers will be competing with many other events. Try to choose a weekend with little to no competition, especially with other bazaars. Also, schedule your bazaar early in the shopping season so that people will not be time-pressed with social events, school concerts and church functions, which tend to increase in mid to late December.

• Secure a convenient location. Venues to hold the

bazaar may be in high demand in December. If you’re fundraising for a school or religious organization, they may be able to offer a cafeteria or another space in their facilities. Other buildings to consider include Knights of Columbus halls, VFW rooms and party spaces inside firehouses or first aid buildings. Some may offer spaces at discounted rates for nonprofit groups, so it pays to inquire.

In addition, building administration may help promote the bazaar by printing fliers or advertising on their social media calendars.

• Decide which type of bazaar to have. Bazaars can be centered around arts and crafts, food, technology, or even outdoor supplies. Choosing a particular theme can make it easier to organize the event and attract vendors.

• Recruit plenty of volunteers. Establish volunteer categories and find ample help to run the bazaar. For example, one person can oversee soliciting vendors,

another can solicit food and beverage donations, while another can do the event accounting, and so on. Figure out where you need help and put a person in charge of each subcommittee.

• Offer entertainment. While local vendors will attract many patrons to the event, games and entertainment can keep the momentum going and ensure everyone has a good time. Carnival games like knocking down milk bottles or winning prizes by spinning a wheel are some additional ways to raise funds and ensure guests have fun. A 50/50 drawing also can be fun and a great way to raise money.

• Raise money through vendors. Vendors can rent tables at the event for a set rate. The exposure vendors get should be well worth the cost of participation. With these tips in mind, bazaar organizers can host events that are fun and raise funds for a great cause.

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HOLLYWOOD — Seth MacFarlane, who created “Family Guy” over 24 years ago and makes $1 million an episode, donated $1 million to assist striking SAG actors and WGA writers. The fund has raised $6.3 million from more than 7,500 donors. Thanks to “Family Guy,” “Ted” ($50 million cost and $550 million gross) and “Ted 2” ($68 million cost and $216 million gross), MacFarlane’s net worth is $300 million. ***

While “Barbie” has surpassed the $1 billion mark and “Oppenheimer” slinks past $600 million, “Sound of Freedom” starring Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino has quietly amassed $172.8 million and received great reviews with a budget of $14.5 million. Caviezel plays a former U.S. government agent who works for an underground railroad that operates as an anti-sex-trafficking organization and rescues children. It’s really connecting with audiences.

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“Beetlejuice 2,” directed once again by Tim Burton, started shooting in May with Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux and Willem Dafoe, but their film set was recently robbed. It was no easy task — the thieves stole a 150-pound statue created by Delia Deetz (O’Hara) and a lamppost topped with a pumpkin from their set in Corinth, Vermont.

Back in February 2022, thieves swiped $500,000 worth of props and equipment from the sets of Netflix’s “Lupin” and “The Crown,” based in Paris and Northern England respectively. Over 350 items were stolen from vehicles for “The Crown” specifically. Where were their security people? ***

In 1963, I saw the Broadway musical “The Rainmaker” (based on the 1956 movie starring Burt Lancaster and Katharine Hepburn). Robert Horton of “Wagon Train” and Inga Swenson of “Benson” took over Burt and Kate’s respective roles. I waited at the

stage door and met them as they came out. Years later, I got to know Inga because her publicity was handled by the legendary Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicist Esme Chandlee. I escorted Inga to events, visited her on the set of “Benson,” spent time in her home and was thrilled to know such a legendary actress. I was saddened when we lost her recently, but she was 90 and lived a wonderful life.

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I’m sure you heard we lost the great Paul Reubens, who I met when we were both contestants on “The Gong Show.” I ran into him many times at The Groundlings, a comedy improv group in Hollywood where he created Pee-wee Herman. Eventually, he financed a version of “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” which he performed for five sold-out months at “The Roxy” during midnight shows.

Then, CBS picked it up, and “Peewee’s Playhouse” became a hit TV show. In 1984, “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” sold out Carnegie Hall in New York.

Paul was 70 when he passed, and I can still hear him saying, “I know you are, but what am I?”

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The Library Homebound Service is a program designed to assist Coventry residents who have a temporary or permanent physical impairment that would prevent them from coming to the Library. The Homebound Coordinator visits private homes on a monthly basis and will deliver books (large type or regular print), DVD’s, audiobooks & periodicals to the patron. Contact the Library Homebound Desk at 822-9463 or email dyoung@coventrylibrary.org for more information.

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Stepping Stone Ranch, 201 Escoheag Hill Road in West Greenwich presents Waves of Glory III on September 9 from 10AM-8PM. Join them for this FREE outdoor, all-day event filled with worship, guest speakers and more! Tickets are free but are required through Eventbrite. Visit inhisimageoutreach.org for more information.

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FOR RELEASE AUG. 21, 2023

By Patti Diamond

Exeter Grange is working on a new challenge. The Grange is participating in the ìGo Bananas Challengeî for Project Saving Species in conjunction with the Cincinnati Zoo. They are asking for donations of used and broken cell phones, smart phones, IPAD/IPODS, tablets and charging accessories. Many of these items contain metals and materials that need to be recycled and not tossed in the landfill. Eco-Call, a Louisville based company, will break down and recycle the items and has a no landfill policy. Donations can be left on the steps of Exeter Grange Hall, 469 Ten Rod Road (Rte. 102) in Exeter. If there are any questions or a donation is left, please feel free to call Amanda or Peggy at 401397-8058 and leave a message.

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Try our new chat service! Click on the chat bubble logo on the bottom right corner of our website and ask away. If the library isn’t open, it will let you email us. Chat hours are: Monday through Wednesday 9AM-7:30PM, Thursday and Friday 9AM-4:30PM, and Saturday 9AM-4:30PM (9AM12:30PM during Summer Hours).

PHOTO CAPTION: A salad tribute to fast food burgers.

Total Time: 30 minutes

Special Sauce Dressing, optional

1/3 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely minced

1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion, rehydrated

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Beyond the Bun: The Irresistible Hamburger Salad

In the realm of delicious salads, here is a dish that marries the worlds of fast-food indulgence and garden-fresh goodness. Welcome to the Hamburger Salad — a creation that tantalizes taste buds, ignites nostalgia and brings even the most devoted salad skeptics to the table.

Imagine the blend of flavors and textures; the crispy lettuce, loads of tangy dill pickles, the gentle bite of red onions, juicy tomatoes and the perfectly seasoned, pan-fried hamburger. This salad is the perfect homage to the beloved fast-food burger.

The secret ingredient that gives this salad the fast-food burger vibe is dehydrated minced onion. For this recipe you’ll need 2 tablespoons of dehydrated onion, divided between the hamburger and dressing. You can rehydrate both together in 2 tablespoons of hot water at the same time and divide when called for in the recipe. Or you can use fresh onions, or a combination if you’d prefer.

Here’s another reason to love this recipe. With just 1 pound of ground meat, the Hamburger Salad is a generous feast. This is frugal cooking that doesn’t compromise on quality.

If you’re really pinched for time, you can skip the croutons and use bottled thousand island dressing in place of the dressing recipe below.

HAMBURGER SALAD

Yield: 4 servings

1 tablespoon dill pickle juice

1/2 teaspoon sugar

Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Sesame Croutons, optional

2 sesame seed hamburger buns, optional

Cooking spray

Garlic powder

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut each bun into 1/2-inch slices or cubes. Lightly spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with a little bit of garlic powder. Place the croutons on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until crisp.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) #38 meets Thursday mornings at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Pierce Street in East Greenwich (lower level). Weigh-in begins at 9:30AM, the meeting begins at 10AM. The meeting will last no more than one hour, beginning to end. They welcome new members at any time. At the side parking lot, you will see a set of doors. Enter, stairs to lower level are in front of you. Donations of canned goods are welcome. For more information, call Joan Tinkham at 401-739-5322.

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once it’s hot, add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder and dehydrated onion. Break the mixture into crumbles and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Drain fat and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

You can serve this salad with the beef hot or at room temperature, so you can make this ahead of time.

The Salad

1 head (8 cups) iceberg lettuce or romaine lettuce, chopped

1 cup dill pickles, chopped

1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup tomatoes, chopped

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Place the lettuce on a cutting board and run your knife through it to chop it into pieces. Decide if you’re going to plate this in individual servings or make one giant salad and serve family style. Either way, start with the lettuce (2 cups per serving) and drizzle lightly with salad dressing. Toss it well. Depending on how artsy you wish to be, compose the salad as desired. Place lettuce in each bowl. Top with beef, pickles, onions, tomatoes, cheese and croutons. Drizzle with the dressing and serve.

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A salad tribute to fast food burgers.

The Burger

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef (85/15)

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon dehydrated minced onion, rehydrated

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

So, this summer, as the warm breezes come to an end (we hope!), the Hamburger Salad bridges the gap between classic comfort and feel-good freshness and is perfect for those last laidback alfresco dinners. It’s the embodiment of simplicity — hearty, yet refreshing; substantial, yet light. Enjoy! ***

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

COVENTRY 2023-2024 SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE

Times are ESTIMATES based on computer generated circumstances. It will take about 2 weeks to get the times more accurate. Please be patient and ready at your stop early and visible!

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BUS 2 CHS

6:16 am FLAT RIVER RD@BRENDA DR

6:17 am FLAT RIVER RD @ WHITEHEAD RD

6:20 am FLAT RIVER RD @ POOR FARM RD

6:21 am FLAT RIVER RD @ ACRES OF PINE RD

6:23 am FLAT RIVER RD @ INDIAN TRL

6:25 am FLAT RIVER RD @ GILLESPIE CT

6:26 am 8 HILL FARM RD

6:27 am PETE'S PIZZA/10 HILL FARM ROAD

6:28 am COVENTRY MENS CLUB

6:30 am PHILLIPS HILL RD @ PROVIDENT PL

6:31 am 208 PHILLIPS HILL RD

6:33 am 461 PHILLIPS HILL ROAD

6:37 am HARKNEY HILL RD @ PINE TREE RD

6:39 am HARKNEY HILL RD @ THREE M RD

6:40 am HARKNEY HILL RD @ REDWOOD DR

6:42 am HARKNEY HILL RD @ ALEXANDER RD

6:43 am HARKNEY HILL RD @ MAPLE ROOT RD

6:45 am 2076 NOOSENECK HILL RD

6:46 am Mapleroot Village Lot No Intersection

6:50 am WOODLAND BASKETBALL COURT

BUS 3 CHS

6:00 am 1330 HARKNEY HILL ROAD

6:02 am 1524 HARKNEY HILL RD

6:04 am 1533 HARKNEY HILL RD

6:06 am HARKNEY HILL RD @ CLOVER DR

6:07 am HARKNEY HILL RD @ ARROWWOOD DR

6:08 am 2160 HARKNEY HILL ROAD

6:09 am 2530 HARKNEY HILL ROAD

6:10 am 2555 HARKNEY HILL ROAD

6:12 am 2654 HARKNEY HILL

BUS 5 CHS

RIVER RD @ CAMP WESTWOOD RD

6:03 am 995 VICTORY HWY

6:04 am VICTORY HWY @ VICTORY FALLS RD

6:06 am 210 SISSON RD

6:07 am SISSON RD @ SUSAN BOWEN RD

6:10 am 40 TILLINGHAST RD/275 WATERMAN HILL RD

6:12 am 145 WATERMAN HILL RD

6:14 am 1471 MAPLE VALLEY RD

6:16 am 1383 MAPLE VALLEY RD

6:18 am MAPLE VALLEY RD @ PIG HILL RD

6:19 am 900 MAPLE VALLEY RD

6:21 am 581 FRANKLIN ROAD/692 FRANKLIN RD

6:22 am 695 MAPLE VALLEY RD

6:25 am CHAPLIN DR @ CASEY LN

6:27 am CHAPLIN DR No Intersection

6:29 am MAPLE VALLEY RD @ HAMMET RD

6:31 am 503 FRANKLIN RD

6:33 am 1 75 FRANKLIN RD

6:34 am 166 FRANKLIN RD

6:36 am FLAT RIVER RD @ WILLIAMS CROSSING RD

6:39 am FLAT RIVER RD @ LEDGE RD

6:40 am FLAT RIVER RD @ WHITMAN RD

6:42 am FLAT RIVER RD @ SIMON TEMPLAR DR

6:43 am FLAT RIVER RD @ OLD FLAT RIVER RD

6:45 am FLAT RIVER RD @ STONE GATE DR

BUS 6 CHS

6:09 am TOWN FARM RD@PAIGE DR

6:11 am TOWN FARM RD @ POOR FARM RD

6:13 am 520 TOWN FARM RD

6:14 am 523/520 TOWN FARM RD

6:30 am WALKER LN @ COBBLESTONE TERR

6:32 am COBBLESTONE TERR@COBBLESTONE TERR

6:34 am LEUBA RD @ THOMPSON DR

6:36 am DANIEL DR @ METRO DR

6:38 am CHANDLER DR @ COLVINTOWN RD

6:40 am 30 COLVINTOWN ROAD

6:41 am 18 COLVINTOWN RD

6:43 am 8 COLVINTOWN ROAD

6:44 am OLD MAIN ST @ MAIN ST

6:46 am MAIN ST @ ALVERO RD

6:49 am MAIN ST @ ABBOTTS CROSSING RD

6:51 am MAIN ST @ NEWELL CT

BUS 22 CHS

6:27 am HILL ST@PARTRIDGE DR

6:28 am HILL ST @ BROWN ST

6:31 am HOWARD AV @ CEDAR ST

6:34 am HOWARD AV @ HILL ST

6:36 am HILL ST @ COLVIN ST

6:39 am HILL ST @ BLACK WALNUT DR

6:41 am HILL ST @ S POND DR

6:43 am BLACKROCK RD @ SANDALWOOD

@ CARD ST

6:40 am FAIRVIEW AV @ RAY ST BUS 15 CHS 6:25 am KNOTTY OAK RD@LONG POND RD

am KNOTTY OAK RD @ REGENT ST

am KNOTTY OAK RD @ WALNUT HILL RD

am KNOTTY OAK RD @ OAK WY

am KNOTTY OAK RD @ MARYBROOK LN 6:34 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ KNOTTY OAK LN

6:36 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ KNOTTY OAK SHRS

6:37 am 865 KNOTTY OAK RD

6:39 am CLARKE RD @ RED OAK DR

6:41 am CLARKE RD @ WHITE PINE RD

6:43 am RED OAK DR @ BLACK WALNUT DR

6:45 am RED OAK DR @ JUNIPER CT

6:47 am CLARKE RD @ KNOTTY OAK RD

6:52 am Old Theater Diner / Braza Parking Lot

BUS 16 CHS

6:25 am TURCOTTE @ COTE

6:29 am L AUREL AV @ MATTESON ST

6:32 am BOSTON ST @ MEETING ST

6:35 am COVENTRY COURT SIGN

6:38 am CONGDON ST @ BLACKROCK RD

6:40 am BLACKROCK RD @ HILLDAN ST

6:42 am BLACKROCK RD @ BOSTON ST

6:44 am GERVAIS ST @ LAFORGE DR

6:46 am GERVAIS ST @ DAVID DR

BUS 17 CHS

6:32 am OLD NORTH RD@DEERFIELD RD@MULHEARN DR

6:34 am OLD NORTH RD @ ANGUS ST

6:36 am ANGUS ST @ ROSEBUD ST

6:37 am ANGUS ST @ NEW LONDON TPKE

6:39 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ WENDY DR

6:41 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ MARTIN ST

6:42 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ WHITTIER DR

6:45 am ARNOLD RD @ CRESTWOOD RD

6:47 am ARNOLD RD @ HARRINGTON RD

6:49 am ARNOLD RD @ GRANT DR

6:51 am ARNOLD RD @ DIXIE RD

BUS 18 CHS

6:37 am ARNOLD RD@EDITH ST

6:39 am ARNOLD RD @ PINE AV

6:42 am JOHNSON BLVD @ YORK DR 6:45 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ CLARK MILL ST 6:48 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ ARBOR DR 6:51 am MISHNOCK RD @ PINE HILL RD

am HOPE FURNACE RD @ AUDUBON LN

6:30 am 7 70 HOPE FURNACE RD

6:31 am HOPE FURNACE RD @ AUDUBON LN

6:34 am 624 HOPE FURNACE RD 6:34 am 620 HOPE FURNACE RD

6:35 am HOPE FURNACE RD @ ASTER LN 6:36 am 587 HOPE FURNACE RD

6:38 am 536 HOPE FURNACE RD

6:39 am 523 HOPE FURNACE RD

6:40 am 477 HOPE FURNACE

RD

6:54 am 95 READ SCHOOL HOUSE RD

6:55 am 90 READ SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD BUS 27 CHS

6:20 am HOPE FURNACE RD@JOHN FRANKLIN RD 6:21 AM 205 COLVINTOWN RD 6:23 AM 199 COLVINTOWN ROAD 6:24 AM COLVINTOWN RD @ MEADOWBROOK FARM RD

AM 141 COLVINTOWN ROAD 6:27 AM 118 COLVINTOWN RD 6:29 AM 123 COLVINTOWN ROAD 6:30 AM 81 COLVINTOWN RD/84 COLVINTOWN RD

6:32 AM 357 STATION STREET

6:33 AM 353/355 STATION STREET

6:35 AM 334 STATION ST/336 STATION STREET

6:36 AM 332 STATION ST

6:38 AM 313 STATION ST

6:39 AM 291 STATION ST

6:41 AM STATION ST @ HIGHWOOD DR

6:42 AM STATION ST @ FAIRWAY DR

6:44 AM STATION ST @ MAPLE ST

6:45 AM STATION ST @ FAIRWAY DR

BUS 30 CHS

6:29 am TIOGUE AV@COLORADO ST

6:32 am TIOGUE AV @ ELTON ST

6:34 am TIOGUE AV @ RAWLINSON DR

6:36 am TIOGUE AV @ EAST SHORE DR

6:37 am TIOGUE AV @ LACOLLE LN

6:41 am TIOGUE AV @ DAWLEY ST

6:43 am PEMBROKE LN @ PRINCETON AV

6:46 am PRINCETON AV @ COLUMBIA AV

6:48 am PRINCETON AV @ PILGRIM AV

6:50 am Piligrm Park Apartments

6:51 am PILGRIM AV @ DEXTER ST

6:54 am TIOGUE AV @ CLEARVIEW DR

BUS 32 CHS

6:29 am COLVINTOWN RD@SWEETWATER DR

6:31 am TE AKWOOD DR E @ IVY DR

6:33 am WATERCRESS CT @ IRONWOOD DR

6:36 am DEER RUN DR @ TEAKWOOD DR W

6:40 am HUNTERS CROSSING DR @ REMINGTON FARM DR

6:43 am HUNTERS CROSSING DR @ WILDFLOWER DR

6:46 am HIGHWOOD DR @ GLENWOOD DR

6:47 am GLENWOOD DR @ MAPLEWOOD DR

6:49 am GLENWOOD DR @ CHARDWOOD DR

6:50 am CHARDWOOD DR @ GINGER TRL

6:50 AM GINGER TRL @ JASMINE CT

6:50 AM GINGER TRL @ NUTMEG CIR

BUS 34 CHS 6:35 am WASHINGTON AND CONTENTMENT

6:37 am WASHINGTON ST @ MAPLEDALE ST

6:40 am WASHINGTON ST @ EDWARD ST

6:44 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ JUSTA AV

6:46 am FAIRVIEW/WOODMIST/MACARTHUR

6:48 am FAIRVIEW AV @ MORIN AV

6:49 am FAIRVIEW AV @ GADOURY AV

COVENTRY 2023-2024 SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE

6:51 am FAIRVIEW AV @ BLACKROCK RD

ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Please notes some routes have changed significantly

BUS 11 ASFMS

7:10 am RESERVOIR RD@KILEY WY@WRIGHT WY

7:11 am RESERVOIR RD @ AIRPORT RD

7:12 am RESERVOIR RD @ CATALPA WY

7:14 am TALLWOODS DR @ ARBUTUS TRL

7:15 am ORCHID TRL @ GIBLIN LN

7:17 am JUNIPER HILL DR @ SILVER MAPLE DR

7:18 am CLUB HOUSE RD @ EASTGATE DR

7:20 am RESERVOIR RD @ BUTTERNUT DR

7:21 am RESERVOIR RD @ CAROL CT

7:23 am WOODLAND BASKETBALL COURT

7:26 am CHILD CARE PLUS S. MAIN SIDE

7:27 am S MAIN ST @ POTTER ST

7:30 am S MAIN ST @ STONE ST

7:31 am S MAIN ST @ PARKER ST

BUS 13 ASFMS

7:15 am MAIN ST@NEWELL CT

7:16 am 1208 MAIN ST

7:18 am MAIN ST @ OLD MAIN ST

7:19 am FLAT RIVER RD @ LEUBA RD

7:20 am 1661 FLAT RIVER ROAD

7:22 am 6 WALKER LANE

7:23 am WALKER LN @ COBBLESTONE TERR

7:25 am COBBLESTONE TERR@COBBLESTONE TERR

7:26 am LEUBA RD @ THOMPSON DR

7:28 am DANIEL DR @ METRO DR

7:29 am DANIEL DR @ METRO DR

7:30 am DANIEL DR @ CHANDLER DR

7:31 am CHANDLER DR @ COLVINTOWN RD

7:31 am 36 COLVINTOWN ROAD

7:32 am 30 COLVINTOWN ROAD

7:33 am COLVINTOWN RD @ STONEY HILL CIR

7:34 am MAIN ST @ ALVERO RD

BUS 14 ASFMS

7:07 am 138 READ SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD

7:08 am READ SCHOOL HOUSE RD @ JESSICA LEE CT

7:09 am 338 READ SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD

7:10 am 419 READ SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD

7:11 am READ SCHOOL HOUSE RD @ FIELDSTONE DR

7:12 am 4 47 READ SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD

7:13 am READ SCHOOL HOUSE RD @ FIELDSTONE DR 7:14 am 521 READ SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD @ STONERIDGE DR

@ JOHN FRANKLIN

7:28 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ COVENTRY DR

BUS 18 ASFMS

7:13 am BLACKROCK RD@COUNTRY

7:35 am 285 STATION STREET

7:36 am STATION ST @ HIGHWOOD DR

BUS 15 ASFMS

7:15 am 2 VERONICA CT/3 VERONICA COURT

7:16 am VERONICA CT @ MARION DR

7:18 am ISLAND DR @ OSPREY DR

7:19 am OSPREY DR @ ISLAND DR

7:21 am WOOD COVE DR @ RED CEDAR DR

7:22 am WOOD COVE DR @ SUGAR MAPLE DR

7:24 am SUGAR MAPLE DR @ LYNN DR

7:25 am WEST VIEW DR @ WINTERBERRY DR

7:27 am WISTERIA DR @ RED MAPLE RD

7:28 am PEACH TREE LN @ KINGSWOOD DR

7:30 am KINGSWOOD DR @ WISTERIA DR

7:31 am WISTERIA DR @ WOOD COVE DR

7:33 am MAGNOLIA LN @ WOOD COVE DR

7:34 am 97 WOOD STREET

BUS 16 ASFMS

7:11 am WASHINGTON ST@ BROOKSIDE FAMILY MEDICAL

7:13 am FAIRVIEW AV @ HAZARD ST

7:15 am FAIRVIEW AV @ MORIN AV

7:16 am FAIRVIEW/WOODMIST/MACARTHUR

7:17 am FAIRVIEW AV @ PATTON ST

7:19 am FAIRVIEW AV @ RAY ST

7:21 am FAIRVIEW AV @ CARD ST

7:22 am FAIRVIEW AV @ HILLSIDE AV

7:23 am BROAD ST @ LAMPHEAR ST

7:25 am MILL ST @ HARRIS ST

7:27 am HIGHLAND AV @ POTTER CT

BUS 17 ASFMS

7:05 am OCEAN STATE URGENT CARE

7:08 am ADAMS DR @ MONROE DR

7:09 am LORRAINE AV @ JOYCE ST

7:11 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ JOHNSON BLVD

7:12 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ CLARK MILL ST

7:14 am CLARK MILL ST @ ARBOR DR

7:15 am ARBOR DR @ CONIFER CT

7:17 am ARBOR DR @ HOPKINS HILL RD

7:18 am 415 HOPKINS HILL ROAD

7:20 am MISHNOCK RD @ PINE HILL RD

7:20 am PINE HILL RD @ NICHOLE LN 7:22 am MELROSE DR @ NICHOLE LN 7:24

HOPKINS HILL ROAD

7:25 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ BESTWICK TRL

7:26 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ JOHNSON BLVD

OAK RD @ PINE ACRES BLVD

7:28 am FLAT RIVER RD @ WEEKS HILL RD

7:29 am 4 469 FLAT RIVER RD

7:32 am FLAT RIVER RD @ STONE MOUNTAIN LN

7:34 am FLAT RIVER RD @ LEDGE RD

7:35 am 3445 FLAT RIVER ROAD

7:36 am FLAT RIVER RD @ WHITMAN RD

BUS 30 ASFMS

7:23 am READ AV@RATHBUN ST

7:25 am READ AV @ GADOURY AV

7:26 am READ AV @ GOUGH AV

7:29 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ YATES AV

7:30 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ DION AV

7:33 am BLACKROCK RD @ CONGDON ST

7:34 am BLACKROCK RD @ HILLDAN ST

7:35 am BETWEEN 211 AND 219 BLACKROCK RD

7:36 am GERVAIS ST @ LAFORGE DR

BUS 31 ASFMS

6:50 am FLAT RIVER RD@ READ SCHOOL HOUSE RD@MCMANUS RD

6:52 am FLAT RIVER RD @ WHITEHEAD RD

6:54 am FLAT RIVER RD @ TOWN FARM RD 6:56 am FLAT RIVER RD @ ACRES OF PINE RD

am FLAT RIVER RD @ INDIAN TRL

@ GILLESPIE CT

HILL RD @ CLOVER DR

7:27 am HARKNEY HILL RD @ ARROWWOOD DR

BUS 32 ASFMS

7:21 am 2 270 NEW LONDON TURNPIKE

7:22 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ WHITTIER DR

7:23 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ WENDY DR

7:25 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ LEMIS ST

7:27 am ANGUS ST @ ROSEBUD ST

7:28 am ANGUS ST @ OLD NORTH RD

7:30 am OLD NORTH / BETWEEN SWEET FERN OPENINGS

7:31 am OLD NORTH RD @ DEERFIELD RD

7:32 am OLD NORTH CHAIN LINK FENCE

7:33 am TIOGUE AV @ GILLES ST

7:34 am TIOGUE AV @ JENNIFER LN

7:36 am TIOGUE AV @ HOLLOWAY AV

BUS 33 ASFMS

6:32 am TOWN FARM RD@PAIGE DR

6:34 am TOWN FARM RD @ POOR FARM RD

6:35 am 318 TOWN FARM ROAD

6:37 am 605 TOWN FARM ROAD

6:39 am 800 TOWN FARM ROAD

6:41 am 1250 TOWN FARM RD

6:43 am MAPLE VALLEY RD @ CHAPLIN DR

6:45 am 581 FRANKLIN ROAD/692 FRANKLIN RD

6:47 am 981 MAPLE VALLEY RD

6:48 am MAPLE VALLEY RD @ PIG HILL RD

7:03 am CHAPLIN DR @ CASEY LN

7:04 am CHAPLIN DR @ CASEY LN

7:06 am TOWN FARM RD @ HOLLYWOOD AV

7:08 am TOWN FARM RD @ HAMBURGER RD

7:10 am

7:11 am 191 MILE RD.

COVENTRY 2023-2024 SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE

BUS 34 ASFMS

7:17 am COLVINTOWN RD@SWEETWATER DR

7:19 am TEAKWOOD DR E @ IVY DR

7:20 am IVY DR @ WATERCRESS CT

7:22 am WATERCRESS CT @ DEER RUN DR

7:25 am TEAKWOOD DR W @ JACKS WY

7:26 am 117 TEAKWOOD DRIVE WEST

7:28 am TEAKWOOD DR W @ IRONWOOD DR

7:31 am HUNTERS CROSSING DR @ REMINGTON FARM DR

7:33 am HUNTERS CROSSING DR @ REMINGTON FARM DR

7:35 am HUNTERS CROSSING DR @ WILDFLOWER DR

WESTERN ELEMENTARY - remember the buses are coming from the High school drop off between 7:00 -7:10, so your pick up time is based on PERFECT no traffic / light circumstances. These times are early estimates for Western families.

BUS 2 WESTERN

7:17 am 1625 HILL FARM RD

7:18 am 1625 HILL FARM ROAD

7:19 am HILL FARM RD @ ISLE OF CAPRI RD

7:20 am HILL FARM / NORTHUP PLAT / LAKEHURST

7:21 am 1400 HILL FARM RD

7:23 am 1260 HILL FARM ROAD

7:24 am 1170 HILL FARM ROAD

7:26 am 1022 HILL FARM RD.

7:27 am HILL FARM RD @ GENTRY FARM DR

7:28 am HILL FARM RD @ HILL FARM CAMP RD

7:29 am 930 HILL FARM RD

7:31 am HILL FARM RD @ SHADY VALLEY RD

7:33 am 541 HILL FARM ROAD

7:35 am HILL FARM @ ARABIAN/281 HILL FARM ROAD

7:36 am 245 HILL FARM RD

7:39 am STONE GATE DR @ BRAMBLE BUSH RD

7:41 am BRAMBLE BUSH RD @ RED COACH DR

7:42 am RED COACH DR @ BRAMBLE BUSH RD

7:46 am 3217 FLAT RIVER ROAD

7:47 am FLAT RIVER RD @ WHITMAN RD

7:49 am 224 MAPLE VALLEY ROAD

7:50 am TOWN FARM RD @ HOLLYWOOD AV

7:51 am 1155 TOWN FARM ROAD

7:53 am TOWN FARM RD @ HAMBURGER RD 7:54

am LIONEL PIERSON RD @ ISAAC FISKE DR

7:42 am LIONEL PIERSON RD @ VAUGHN HOLLOW RD 7:44 am RICE CITY CHURCH 7:46 am 1674 PLAINFIELD PIKE

am 1756 PLAINFIELD PIKE

am PLAINFIELD PIKE @ GIBSON HILL RD

am 2322 PLAINFIELD PIKE 7:55 am PLAINFIELD PIKE @ GIBSON

7:59 am 980 PLAINFIELD PIKE

8:01 am PLAINFIELD PIKE @

TIOGUE ELEMENTARY

BUSES ARE COMING FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DROPPING OFF BETWEEN 7:40 AND 7:50. Our goal is to get kids to school between 8:10 and 8:20, so be ready a little earlier this year!

8:15 AM 9 DAWLEY STREET

BUS 17 TIOGUE

7:42 am TRAFFORD PARK DR@REJANE

ST

8:03 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ CARDINAL AV

8:04 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ GADOURY AV

8:06 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ YATES AV

8:08 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ CECILE AV 8:10 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ JUSTA AV

8:11 am MACARTHUR BLVD @ WASHINGTON ST

8:13 am WASHINGTON ST @ EDWARD ST

8:15 am WASHINGTON ST @ HAZARD ST

BUS 32 TIOGUE

7:50 am TIOGUE AV@WHITMAN ST

7:52am CLEARVIEW DR @ WENDELL ST

7:54 am CLUB CREATIVE/613 TIOGUE AVE

7:56 am BERNARD DR @ PILGRIM AV

am PILGRIM AV @ DEXTER ST

am PILGRIM AV @ CENTRE ST 8:06 am L AUREL AV @ TAFT ST

8:07 am L AUREL AV @ MATTESON ST

8:10 am TURCOTTE @ COTE

8:14 am PRINCETON AV @ WESLEYAN AV

BLACKROCK BUSES ARE COMING FROM THE MIDDLE SCHOOL DROPPING OFF BETWEEN 7:40 AND 7:50. Our goal is to get kids to school between 8:10 and 8:20, so be ready a little earlier this year!

BUS 13 BLACKROCK

7:52 am WASHINGTON ST@BATES AV

7:54 am READ AV @ RATHBUN ST

7:56 am AV @ HOPE VIEW ST

7:57 am READ AV @ YOUNGS AV

7:58 am FAIRVIEW AV @ WOODSIDE AV

7:59 am FAIRVIEW AV @ HILLSIDE AV

8:01 am 682 MAIN ST

8:02 am BROAD ST @ LAMPHEAR ST

8:04 am MILL ST @ HARRIS ST

8:06 am HARRIS ST @ TERRACE AV

8:07 am HIGHLAND AV @ POTTER CT

8:09 am LINCOLN AV @ AMES ST

BUS 16 BLACKROCK

7:44 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ LONG POND RD

7:46 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ REGENT ST

7:47 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ WALNUT HILL RD

7:49 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ OLD HOPE RD

7:50 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ MARIE DR

7:51 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ MARYBROOK LN

7:52 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ PINE ACRES BLVD

7:53 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ KNOTTY OAK LN

7:54 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ KNOTTY OAK SHRS

7:57 am RED OAK DR @ BARBERRY CT

7:58 am RED OAK DR @ BLACK WALNUT DR

7:59 am BLACK WALNUT DR @ MULBERRY CT

8:01 am BLACK WALNUT DR @ BIRCHWOOD LN

8:04 am CLARKE RD @ LABREA WY

8:05 am CLARKE RD @ ROSEWOOD CT

BUS 18 BLACKROCK

7:44 am 2 27 BLACKROCK RD

7:44 am 219 BLACKROCK ROAD

7:45 am BLACKROCK RD @ BOSTON ST

7:46 am BOSTON ST @ BOSTONIAN DR

7:47 am BOSTON ST @ CONGDON ST

7:48 am COVENTRY COURT MAILBOXES

7:51 am BOSTON ST @ MEETING ST

7:54 am BOSTON ST @ UNION ST

7:57 am 486 FAIRVIEW AVE

7:58 am 461 FAIRVIEW AVE

7:59 am FAIRVIEW AV @ BLACKROCK RD

8:00 am BLACKROCK RD @ NANCY CT 8:01 am BLACKROCK RD @ CONGDON ST 8:02 am BLACKROCK RD @ HILLDAN ST

8:03 am 185 BLACKROCK RD

8:05 am 384 BLACKROCK ROAD

BUS 22 BLACKROCK

7:45 am FAIRVIEW AV@HAZARD ST

7:47 am FAIRVIEW/WOODMIST/MACARTHUR

7:49 am FAIRVIEW AV @ PATTON ST

7:50 am FAIRVIEW AV @ ROSELLA ST

7:52 am FAIRVIEW AV @ MARSHALL CIR

7:55 am AMES ST @ MUMFORD ST

7:58 am HILL ST @ BROWN ST

7:59 am 350 HILL STREET

8:01 am 585 BLACKROCK ROAD

8:02 am BLACKROCK RD @ SANDALWOOD CT

8:05 am HORNBEAM RD @ HAWTHORNE RD

8:07 am HORNBEAM RD @ MOUNTAIN LAUREL DR

8:09 am END OF HORNBEAM CIRCLE ONE STOP

BUS 34 BLACKROCK

7:55 am 198 HILL STREET

7:56 am REBECCA ST @ ELEANOR DR

7:58 am CEDAR ST @ ELEANOR DR

7:59 am CEDAR ST @ HOWARD AV

8:00 am HOWARD AV @ OAK ST

8:02 am 215 HOWARD AVENUE

8:04 am BETWEEN RICHARD & PIERCE

8:05 am HILL ST @ HOWARD AV

8:06 am HILL ST @ PAULETTE DR

8:07 am HILL ST @ S POND DR

8:08 am S POND DR (AT FORK)

8:09 am S POND DR @ EVERGREEN CT

8:12 am HILL ST @ PIONEER RD

HOPKINS HILL

BUS 12 HH

8:22 am MAIN ST@BATTEY AV

8:24 am 1125 MAIN STREET

8:25 am E ARLY LEARNING CENTER

8:29 am S MAIN ST @ PARKER ST

8:30 am S MAIN ST @ KILTON LN

8:31 am S MAIN ST @ SUNAPEE CT

8:33 am S MAIN ST @ STONE ST

8:34 am S MAIN ST @ MANOR DR

8:36 am S MAIN ST @ HOPKINS HILL RD

8:37 am S MAIN ST @ BARBER ST

8:39 am CHILD CARE PLUS S. MAIN SIDE

8:42 am CHINA STAR PARKING LOT

8:44 am OCEAN STATE URGENT CARE

BUS 15 HH

8:05 am MONROE DR@HOOVER DR@ADAMS DR

8:07 am G ARFIELD DR @ MONROE DR

8:09 am MONROE DR @ ADAMS DR

8:11 am LORRAINE AV @ JOYCE ST

8:12 am JOYCE ST @ NOELLA AV

8:14 am LINWOOD DR @ HELEN AV

8:15 am CLIFTON AV @ MARION AV

8:17 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ COVENTRY DR

8:19 am LIONEL AV @ MORRIS ST

8:24 am ARNOLD RD @ EDITH ST

8:28 am ARNOLD RD @ PINE AV

8:30 am ARNOLD RD @ TWIN LAKES AV

BUS 25 HH

8:10 am 18 MISHNOCK RD

8:11 am PINE HILL RD @ SYCAMORE DR

8:13 am STRATFORD DR @ OLD MISHNOCK HWY

8:15 am NICHOLE LN @ MELROSE DR

8:18 am 367 HOPKINS HILL RD

8:19 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ BESTWICK TRL

8:20 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ DANTE BLVD

8:22 am HOPKINS HILL RD @ CLARK MILL ST

8:23 am 16 CLARK MILL ST

8:25 am CLARK MILL ST @ ARBOR DR

8:27 am 30 TIMBER TRAIL

8:29 am 2 TIMBER TRAIL

8:31 am ARBOR DR @ CONIFER CT

8:33 am ARBOR DR @ DOUGLAS FIR WY

8:36 am HELEN AV @ MAUDE AV

8:38 am 43 MAUDE AVENUE

BUS 30 HH

8:18 am WASHINGTON ST@CAPWELL AV

8:20 am WASHINGTON AND CONTENTMENT

8:22 am LONG POND RD @ VALLEY CREST RD

8:24 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ FOSTER DR

8:26 am KNOTTY OAK RD @ MAPLE ST

8:27 am MAPLE ST @ TERO DR

8:29 am STATION ST @ FAIRWAY DR

8:32 am WOOD ST @ WOBURN ST

8:34 am RATHBUN ST @ WOBURN ST

8:35 am POTTER ST @ PROSPECT AV

8:37 am WILLIAMS ST @ WOODLAND AV

8:39 am WOOD ST @ BRENTWOOD DR

Federally insured by the NCUA

LN

am WISTERIA DR @ CHERRY BLOSSOM LN

am WEST VIEW DR @ BLUE SPRUCE DR

WEST VIEW DR @ WINTERBERRY DR

am LYNN DR @ SUGAR MAPLE DR

am SUGAR MAPLE DR @ WOOD COVE DR

am CLUB HOUSE RD @ SILVER MAPLE DR 8:21 am ISLAND DR @ OSPREY DR 8:23 am OSPREY DR @ KINGFISHER DR 8:26 am MARION DR @ VERONICA CT

8:30 am 39 SHARON DR

8:39 am 1120/1122 MAIN ST

BUS 29 WOAK

8:04 am RESERVOIR RD@CAROL CT

8:06 am RESERVOIR RD @ WRIGHT WY

8:09 am RESERVOIR RD @ AIRPORT RD

8:13 am 101 RESERVOIR ROAD

8:15 am RESERVOIR RD @ TALLWOODS DR

8:16 am TALLWOODS DR @ ARBUTUS TRL

8:18 am ARBUTUS TRL @ CATALPA WY

8:20 am TAMARACK TRL @ SILVER MAPLE DR

8:22 am GIBLIN LN @ ORCHID TRL

8:26 am SILVER MAPLE DR @ AZALEA WY

8:28 am E ASTGATE DR @ ACACIA CT

BUS 31 WOAK

8:10 am E ARLY LEARNING CENTER

8:12 am 1332 MAIN STREET

8:14 am MAIN ST @ ABBOTTS CROSSING RD

8:16 am MAIN ST @ GAIL CT

8:18 am 3 ALVERO ROAD

8:20 am C YNTHIA DR (AT FORK)

8:22 am LLOYD DR @ FRANCES CT

8:24 am LLOYD DR @ PATTY ST

8:26 am LLOYD DR @ ALVERO RD 8:28 am MAIN ST @ WARNERS CT 8:30 am MAIN ST @ OLD MAIN ST 8:32 am OLD MAIN ST @ DUMONT FARM RD 8:34 am OLD MAIN ST @ FLAT RIVER RD

8:36 am FLAT RIVER RD @ LEUBA RD

8:38

COVE DR @ BLUEBERRY LN 8:16

WOOD COVE DR @ JACK PINE RD 8:17

JACK PINE RD @ APPLE BLOSSOM LN 8:19

JACK PINE RD @ RED MAPLE RD

PEACH TREE LN @ HUCKLEBERRY RD

TREE LN @ KINGSWOOD DR

LN @ WOOD COVE DR

WEST WARWICK 2023-2024 SCHOOL BUS SCHEDULE

DEERING JUNIOR HIGH

BUS 3

7:30 am ELBOW ST @ WAKEFIELD ST [W]

7:31 am MAIN ST @ PHENIX AVE [E]

7:33 am MAPLE AVE @ COLVIN ST [SW]

7:34 am 56 MAPLE AVE - ECHO VALLEY APARTMENTS [NW]

7:36 am FRUIT ST @ WOODSIDE AVE [NW]

7:38 am WOODSIDE AVE @ GREENE ST [NE]

7:39 am GREENE ST @ HARRIS AVE [NW]

7:41 am GOUGH AVE @ REGNAIRE CT [SE]

BUS 5

7:28 am WEST ST @ SHIPPEE AVE [NW]

7:30 am POND ST @ BARNES ST [W]

7:32 am POND ST @ OTTAWA ST [W]

7:37 am MANCHESTER ST @ HEPBURN ST [SE]

7:38 am MAIN ST @ BROWN ST [E]

7:39 am MAIN ST @ WYMAN ST [E]

7:40 am NEW LONDON AVE @ WELLS ST [S]

7:41 am 9 NEW LONDON AVE - JOYFUL NOISE (ON HILL) [S]

BUS 6

7:31 am PAWTUXET TER @ JEFFERSON ST [W]

7:32 am MORETTI DR @ ROBINSON WAY [NE]

7:34 am ALDRICH ST @ SIDNEY ST [NW]

7:36 am 110 PULASKI ST - DREAMLAND [S]

7:38 am 1669 MAIN ST - BREADS N STUFF [SW]

7:40 am 70 CHURCH ST @ ST. MARY'S CHURCH [E]

BUS 7

7:31 am BETTEZ ST @ PHENIX AVE [E]

7:33 am PHENIX AVE @ NEWLIGHT ST [S]

7:35 am ALPINE ST @ ATWOOD ST [NW]

7:36 am SUMMIT AVE @ PLEASANT ST [N]

7:37 am PLEASANT ST @ LEVALLEY ST [NW]

7:39 am PLEASANT ST @ HIGHLAND ST [NW]

BUS 8

7:30 am PROVIDENCE ST @ OAKLAND DR [SE]

7:31 am LINDEN DR @ CROSSLAND RD [E]

7:32 am CROSSLAND RD @ MAYWOOD DR [NW]

7:33 am ALDEN DR @ GLENDALE DR [E]

7:35 am GLENDALE DR @ CROSSLAND RD [W]

7:36 am PROVIDENCE ST @ SHELDON ST @ RIVER ST [NW]

7:39 am PROVIDENCE ST @ BURNS ST [NW]

7:41 AM PROVIDENCE ST @ NEWELL ST [SE]

BUS 9

7:26 am PROVIDENCE ST @ PROSPECT HILL AVE [SE]

7:29 am PROSPECT HILL AVE @ FIUME ST [NE]

7:31 am 619 WAKEFIELD STREET [W]

7:32 am WAKEFIELD ST @ GOVERNORS HILL [NE]

7:33 am WAKEFIELD ST @ CARRIE ANN DR [NE]

7:36 am BURLINGAME RD @ SWEETBRIAR LN [SE]

7:37 am VINCENZO DR @ HARDING ST [N]

7:38 am PHENIX AVE @ GARNET ST [N]

BUS 11

7:26 AM QUAKER LN @ OLD CARRIAGE RD [NW]

7:29 AM COUNTRY DR @ COWESETT AVE [NW]

7:30 AM SHADY HILL DR @ QUAKER DR (TOP OF HILL) [NW]

7:32 AM BIRCHWOOD LN @ HORNBEAM LN [N]

7:34 AMKULAS RD @ CEDAR DR [SE]

7:36 AM JACQUES ST @ LOCKWOOD ST [NE]

7:38 AM COWESETT AVE @ HIGHVIEW DR [NE]

7:39 AM LEE ST @ CARLSON CIR [SW]

BUS 12

7:29 am LONSDALE ST @ FAWN LN [NW]

7:31 am CAMPBELL ST @ NEW LONDON TPKE [NE]

7:33 am TIOGUE AVE @ FIELD AVE [N]

7:36 am 1735 MAIN ST - RIVER'S EDGE APTS [SE]

7:37 am 55 COWESETT AVE (BUS STOP)/ 53 COWESETT AVENUE [S]

BUS 13

7:29 am 268 PROVIDENCE ST - BUS STOP [NE]

7:32 am MAIN ST @ CLYDE ST [SE]

7:34 am WIGHTMAN ST @ CRESTWOOD DR [SE]

7:36 am WAKEFIELD ST @ CLEVELAND ST [SE]

7:38 am CLYDE ST @ OAK ST [NW]

7:39 am WAKEFIELD ST @ BETTEZ ST [N]

BUS 14

7:29 am GLEN DR @ ATLANTIC AVE [NW]

7:30 am LOCKWOOD ST @ HAMILTON ST [NW]

7:33 am COIT AVE @ JOAQUIN CT [SE]

7:35 am PENEL DR @ TAMPA ST [NE]

7:36 am COIT AVE @ ATLANTIC AVE [SE]

7:37 am LEGRIS AVE/CENTERVILLE RD @ TAMPA ST [N]

7:37 am TAMPA ST @ MIAMI ST [NW]

7:39 am MASON ST @ REVERE AVE [NE]

7:41 am WELLS ST @ EDGE ST [NE]

BUS 15

7:24am WEST ST @ WASHINGTON ST [W]

7:29 AM WASHINGTON ST @ EAST ST [SE]

7:31 AM ROBERTS ST @ OTTAWA ST [SW]

7:34 AMMAIN ST @ CROSSEN ST [NW]

7:36 AM MAIN ST @ EPWORTH AVE [W]

7:40 AM JOYFUL NOISE - 126/130 LEGRIS AVE [S]

BUS 17

7:22 am JAMES P MURPHY HWY @ KEYES WAY [E]

7:24 am E GREENWICH AVE @ DOGWOOD DR [NE]

7:26 am 27 JUNIPER DR [E]

7:26 am JUNIPER DR @ MARCO DR [SE]

7:29 am E GREENWICH AVE @ TIMBER WALK DR [NE]

7:29 am SURREY LN @ PINE ORCHARD RD [NE]

7:31 am PINE ORCHARD RD @ LOGGERS RUN [SE]

7:33 am SETIAN LN @ SURREY LN [W]

7:35 am E GREENWICH AVE @ ST ONGE DR [N]

7:36 am E GREENWICH AVE @ ROYAL DR [E]

7:37 am E GREENWICH AVE @ OAKRIDGE DR [E]

7:38 am E GREENWICH AVE @ DEERFIELD DR [SE]

BUS 18

7:32 am SHIPPEE AVE @ HEBERT ST [NE]

7:33 am ANDREWS AVE @ WILLOW ST [NW]

7:35 am W WARWICK AVE @ CARLTON PL [SW]

7:36 am PAWTUXET TER @ HARBOUR AVE [NW]

7:38 am W WARWICK AVE @ STANDARD AVE [S]

7:39 am W WARWICK AVE @ BELL ST [SW]

7:41 am 155 BROOKSIDE AVE (CORNER 0F BROOKSIDE PARK) [E]

BUS 19

7:26 am MEDIEVAL WAY @ LONGBOW DR [W]

7:27 am LONGBOW DR @ CROSS BOW LN [SE]

7:30 am NOTTINGHAM DR @ MAID MARION LN [SW]

7:32 am GREENBUSH RD @ ACORN LN [N]

7:32 am GREENBUSH RD @ BRATT LN [N]

7:33 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ TERRA MARR DR [SE]

7:35 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ PINE HOLLOW RD [E]

7:37 am TURNER DR @ KIMBERLY LN [SW]

GREENBUSH ELEMENTARY

BUS 1

8:21 am DRAWBRIDGE DR @ MEDIEVAL WAY [NE]

8:22 am LONGBOW DR @ COBBLESTONE LN [S]

8:23 am MEDIEVAL WAY @ SERVICE RD [NE]

8:25 am E XCHANGE RD @ CROSS BOW LN [SW]

8:26 am JAYCEE DR @ ROTARY DR [SE]

8:28 am BRATT LN @ ACORN LN [W]

BUS 11

8:15 am SHEFFIELD AVE @ SIDNEY ST [NW]

8:17 am 110 PULASKI ST - DREAMLAND [S]

8:19 am NESTOR ST @ PENNSYLVANIA AVE [SW]

8:20 am CHURCH ST @ ORCHARD ST [SE]

8:22 am 1 705 MAIN ST @ TUMBLETOWN 2 [W]

8:23 am 1 735 MAIN ST - RIVER’S EDGE APTS [N]

8:25 am TIOGUE AVE @ ORIOLE AVE [N]

BUS 12

8:15 am E GREENWICH AVE @ DOGWOOD DR [NE]

8:16 am E GREENWICH AVE @ TIMBER WALK DR [NE]

8:18 am PINE ORCHARD RD @ SILVERWOOD LN [E]

8:19 am SILVERWOOD LN @ COLD SPRING DR [SE]

8:20 am PINE ORCHARD RD @ LOGGERS RUN [SE]

8:21 am PINE ORCHARD RD @ KULAS RD [SE]

8:23 am BIRCHWOOD LN @ HORNBEAM LN [N]

8:24 am HUCKLEBERRY LN @ MARCO DR [NW]

8:25 am JUNIPER DR @ WATER VALLEY RD [W]

8:26 am MEGGAN CT @ LAUREN LN [NW]

8:27 am E GREENWICH AVE @ ST ONGE DR [N]

BUS 14

7:54 am PROVIDENCE ST @ BLOSSOM ST [SE]

7:55 am 659 PROVIDENCE ST @ PENTA ST @ GREENHILL ST [S]

7:56 am PROVIDENCE ST @ SHELDON ST @ RIVER ST [E]

8:00 am WAKEFIELD ST @ CARRIE ANN DR [NE]

8:02 am WAKEFIELD ST @ BETTEZ ST [N]

8:03 am MAIN ST @ PHENIX AVE [E]

8:05 am SUNRISE AVE @ BUENA VISTA DR [SW]

8:06 am FRUIT ST @ WOODSIDE AVE [NW]

8:08 am 7 2 GOUGH AVE - PARKVIEW TERRACE APTS [S]

8:10 am ARCHAMBAULT AVE @ CURSON ST [NW]

8:12 am WASHINGTON ST @ ANDREWS AVE [N]

8:13 am W WARWICK AVE @ HARBOUR AVE [SW]

8:14 am PAWTUXET TER @ BLEACH AVE [W]

8:15 am W WARWICK AVE @ WINTHROP AVE [S]

8:17 am MAIN ST @ EPWORTH AVE [SE]

8:19 am JOYFUL NOISE - 126/130 LEGRIS AVE [S]

8:22 am LENOX AVE @ RIDGE ST [NW]

8:23 am WELLS ST @ LEAF ST [NE]

BUS 15

8:16 am SCHOOL ST @ SPRING ST [N]

8:17 am 55 COWESETT AVE (BUS STOP)/ 53 COWESETT AVENUE [S]

8:20 am COWESETT AVE @ LONSDALE ST/ 2 FREEMONT STREET [SW]

8:22 am LONSDALE ST @ STURBRIDGE WAY [W]

8:22 am LONSDALE ST @ FAWN LN [NW]

8:23 am FAWN LN @ DEERFIELD DR [N]

8:24 am DEERFIELD DR @ E GREENWICH AVE [NE]

8:25 am E GREENWICH AVE @ COWESETT AVE [E]

BUS 17

8:10 am COWESETT AVE @ HOLLOW CIR [SW]

8:12 am MONTEREY DR @ BAYBERRY DR [W]

8:14 am LOCKWOOD ST @ JACQUES ST [SE]

8:14 am COCHRAN ST@JACQUES ST [SW]

8:16 am TINA DR @ VILLAGE CT [W]

8:17 am 297 COWESETT AVE - DR DAYCARE [S]

8:17 am COWESETT AVE @ COUNTRY DR [S]

8:18 am QUAKER DR @ SHADY HILL DR [SW]

8:19 am SHADY HILL DR @ QUAKER DR (TOP OF HILL) [NW]

8:22 am QUAKER LN @ GREENWICH WAY (565 QUAKER LN) [NW]

8:24 am 10 JAMES P MURPHY HWYACA FOR LITTLE CHILDREN [E]

BUS 18

8:06 am REVERE AVE @ MASON ST [SE]

8:07 am LENOX AVE @ CENTERVILLE RD [SE]

8:08 am LEGRIS AVE/CENTERVILLE RD @ TAMPA ST [SW]

8:09 am TAMPA ST @ MIAMI ST [NW]

8:09 am TAMPA ST @ NOXON ST [NW]

8:10 am TAMPA ST @ PENEL DR [W]

8:11 am COIT AVE @ ATLANTIC AVE [SE]

8:12 am ATLANTIC AVE @ GLEN DR [SW]

8:15 am 33/31 OLD CARRIAGE ROADSHADY OAKS APARTMEN [N]

8:16 am 85 PEPIN ST (CORNER) [S]

8:19 am LOCKWOOD ST @ HAMILTON ST [E]

8:20 am COIT AVE @ N GATE DR [W]

8:21 am COIT AVE @ JOAQUIN CT [W]

8:23 am BOUCHER ST @ REVERE AVE [NE]

8:24 am CARLSON CIR @ LEE ST [NW]

BUS 19

8:13 am 1235 DIVISION RDE XTENDED STAY AMERICA [S]

8:18 am SETIAN LN @ SURREY LN [SE]

8:19 am E GREENWICH AVE @ ROYAL DR [E]

8:20 am E GREENWICH AVE @ WHISPER CT [E]

8:22 am CAMPBELL ST @ NEW LONDON TPKE [NE]

8:24 am TURNER DR @ KIMBERLY LN [SW]

8:27 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ PINE HOLLOW RD [N]

8:28 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ TERRA MARR DR [N]

HORGAN ELEMENTARY

BUS 3

8:28 am 10 JAMES P MURPHY HWYACA FOR LITTLE CHILDREN [E]

8:33 am SCHOOL ST @ SPRING ST [N]

8:34 am NESTOR ST @ MAIN ST [NE]

8:37 am 155 BROOKSIDE AVE (CORNER 0F BROOKSIDE PARK) [E]

8:39 am MCNIFF ST @ BARNES ST [E]

8:40 am MCNIFF ST @ SHIPPEE AVE [E]

8:41 am CURSON ST @ ARCHAMBAULT AVE [SW]

8:43 am 25 PROVIDENCE STJERRY’S PARKING LOT [SE]

BUS 4

8:28 am WAKEFIELD ST @ LOMBARDI LN [SW]

8:31 am PROVIDENCE ST @ PROSPECT HILL AVE [N]

8:31 am 659 PROVIDENCE ST @ PENTA ST @ GREENHILL ST [N]

8:32 am PROVIDENCE ST @ BALL AVE [N]

8:34 am 319/320 PROVIDENCE ST - BUS STOP [N]

8:35 am 268 PROVIDENCE ST - BUS STOP [NE]

8:36 am TANGLEWOOD DR @ MORNINGSIDE DR [NW]

8:38 am TANGLEWOOD DR @ IRON DR [W]

8:40 am FACTORY ST @ HILLTOP AVE [N]

8:41 am FACTORY ST @ EARL ST [NE]

8:41 am E ARL ST @ 2ND ST [NW]

BUS 5

8:30 am E GREENWICH AVE @ FOX RUN DR [NE]

8:32 am 1 705 MAIN ST @ TUMBLETOWN 2 [E]

8:33 am MANCHESTER ST @ HEPBURN ST [SE]

8:34 am MAIN ST @ BROWN ST [E]

8:36 am MACHOWSKI ST @ CHURCH ST [SW]

8:38 am NEW LONDON AVE @ DANBY ST [SE]

8:39 am NEW LONDON AVE @ SYKES ST [SE]

8:40 am ST GEORGE ST @ HILLTOP AVE [NE]

8:41 am EARL ST @ GERALD ST [SE]

BUS 6

8:27 am 33/31 OLD CARRIAGE ROADSHADY OAKS APARTMENTS [S]

8:31 am COIT AVE @ MYRON ST [E]

8:33 am 9 NEW LONDON AVEJOYFUL NOISE (ON HILL) [N]

8:34 am JOYFUL NOISE - 126/130 LEGRIS AVE [N]

8:37 am MAIN ST @ EPWORTH AVE [SE]

8:39 am EDDY ST @ MAIN ST [NE]

8:41 am ROBERTS ST @ ST JOHN ST [SE]

BUS 7

8:29 am ANDREWS AVE @ WASHINGTON ST [W]

8:30 am WASHINGTON ST @ WEST ST [SE]

8:32 am WILLOW ST @ ANDREWS AVE [NE]

8:34 am SHIPPEE AVE @ ANDREWS AVE [SW]

8:35 am WEST ST @ LACHANCE ST [W]

8:36 am POND ST @ BARNES ST [SE]

8:37 am OTTAWA ST @ POND ST [NE]

8:38 am POND ST @ ARCHAMBAULT AVE [SW]

8:39 am ROBERTS ST @ OTTAWA ST [SW]

8:40 am CRAWFORD ST @ ARCHAMBAULT AVE [E]

8:41 am MAIN ST @ GROVE ST [W]

BUS 8

8:29 am CLYDE ST @ MAIN ST [NE]

8:30 am KNIGHT ST @ WAKEFIELD ST [E]

8:31 am ALPINE ST @ ATWOOD ST [NW]

8:33 am PLEASANT ST @ LEVALLEY ST [NW]

8:34 am MAPLE AVE @ COLVIN ST [SW]

8:35 am 56 MAPLE AVEECHO VALLEY APARTMENTS [NW]

8:37 am SUNRISE AVE @ EMERSON CT [N]

8:38 am SUNRISE AVE @ BUENA VISTA DR [N]

8:41 am HARRIS AVE @ SOUTH ST [SW]

8:42 am WOODSIDE AVE @ FRUIT ST [NE]

BUS 9

8:31 am 110 PULASKI ST - DREAMLAND [N]

8:33 am ROBINSON WAY @ MORETTI DR [SE]

8:34 am PAWTUXET TER @ BLEACH AVE [SE]

8:36 am LARAMEE AVE @ HARBOUR AVE [SE]

8:37 am HARBOUR AVE @ W WARWICK AVE [SE]

8:38 am W WARWICK AVE @ COTTAGE ST [S]

8:39 am W WARWICK AVE @ WINTHROP AVE [S]

8:40 am W WARWICK AVE @ RIVERSIDE TER [SW]

BUS 13

8:32 am SHIPPEE AVE @ MCGLYNN ST [N]

8:33 am SHIPPEE AVE @ WEST ST [NE]

8:35 am GOUGH AVE @ REGNAIRE CT [NE]

8:36 am KINNE ST @ YOUNGS AVE [SE]

8:37 am HARRIS AVE @ GREENE ST [SW]

8:38 am 72 GOUGH AVE - PARKVIEW TERRACE APTS [S]

8:40 am 28 PAYAN ST - CHILD INC [W]

8:41 am MAIN ST @ GOUGH AVE [E]

8:42 am MAIN ST @ KENYON ST [E]

WAKEFIELD HILLS ELEMENTARY

BUS 3

7:58 am PARKER ST @ CHESTNUT ST [W]

7:58 am HIGHLAND ST @ SISSON ST [NE]

7:59 am PLEASANT ST @ LEVALLEY ST [SE]

8:02 am BROAD ST @ N PLEASANT ST [S]

8:03 am SUMMIT AVE @ RICHARD ST [S]

8:04 am ALPINE ST @ ATWOOD ST [SW]

8:06 am PHENIX AVE @ NEWLIGHT ST [S]

BUS 4

7:32 am 33/31 OLD CARRIAGE ROADSHADY OAKS APARTMENTS [S]

7:34 am SHADY HILL DR @ QUAKER DR (TOP OF HILL) [NW]

7:38 am 10 JAMES P MURPHY HWYACA FOR LITTLE CHILDREN [E]

7:42 am E GREENWICH AVE @ ST ONGE DR [N]

7:45 am COBBLESTONE LN @ LONGBOW DR [E]

7:46 am CROSS BOW LN @ EXCHANGE RD [SE]

7:48 am NEW LONDON TPKE @ PINE HOLLOW RD [E]

7:51 am 110 PULASKI ST - DREAMLAND [N]

7:54 am HARBOUR AVE @ W WARWICK AVE [SE]

7:55 am HARBOUR AVE @ LARAMEE AVE [SW]

7:56 am W WARWICK AVE @ STANDARD AVE [S]

7:59 am EARL ST @ 2ND ST [E]

8:01 am NEW LONDON AVE @ TANGLEWOOD DR [SE]

8:02 am 268 PROVIDENCE ST - BUS STOP [SW]

BUS 5

7:54 am 1735 MAIN ST - RIVER’S EDGE APTS [SE]

7:55 am SCHOOL ST @ SPRING ST [SW]

7:56 am COWESETT AVE @ LONSDALE ST/ 2 FREEMONT STREET [SW]

7:59 am TAMPA ST @ NOXON ST [SE]

8:01 am JOYFUL NOISE - 126/130 LEGRIS AVE [N]

BUS 6

7:58 am CRESTWOOD DR @ MEDINAH DR [SE]

8:00 am WAKEFIELD ST @ HARDING ST [NE]

8:01 am WAKEFIELD ST @ CLEVELAND ST [NE]

8:02 am PHENIX AVE @ GARNET ST [SE]

8:04 am PHENIX AVE @ SCHOFIELD ST [SE]

8:05 am HARDING ST @ VINCENZO DR

ANDREWS AVE [N]

7:49 am ANDREWS AVE @ WILLOW ST [SE]

7:50 am WEST ST @ WASHINGTON ST [W]

7:52 am POND ST @ ARCHAMBAULT AVE [SW]

7:52 am WASHINGTON ST @ OTTAWA ST [S]

7:53 am CRAWFORD ST @ ARCHAMBAULT AVE [E]

7:54 am MCNIFF ST @ SHIPPEE AVE [E]

7:55 am SHIPPEE AVE @ WEST ST [NE]

7:57 am 28 PAYAN ST - CHILD INC [W]

7:58 am MAIN ST @ YOUNGS CT [E]

8:00 am HARRIS AVE @ GREENE ST [NE]

8:02 am SUNRISE AVE @ BUENA VISTA DR [SW]

8:02 am SUNRISE AVE @ EMERSON CT [SW]

8:04 am PIKE ST @ E MAIN ST [SW]

BUS 13

7:50 AMPROVIDENCE ST @ NEWELL ST [SE]

7:52 AM PROVIDENCE ST @ BLOSSOM ST [SE]

7:54 AM PROVIDENCE ST @ BALL AVE [SE]

7:56 AM 659 PROVIDENCE ST @ PENTA ST @ GREENHILL ST [S]

7:58 AMPROVIDENCE ST @ PROSPECT HILL AVE [SE]

8:00 AM PROSPECT HILL AVE @ ANGELO CT [NE]

8:02 AM PROSPECT HILL AVE @ WILSON ST [E]

8:04 AM WILSON ST @ WAKEFIELD ST [SE]

ST. JOSEPH’S

BUS 1

7:17 am E GREENWICH AVE @ FLANDERS DR [W]

7:20 am MONTEREY DR @ BAYBERRY DR [W]

7:23 am BUCKLEY AVE @ BOUCHER ST [SE]

7:26 am TAMPA ST @ NOXON ST [SE]

7:27 am CONCORD AVE @ LEXINGTON AVE [NE]

7:30 am MANCHESTER ST @ HEPBURN ST [N]

7:31 am PULASKI ST @ COLONIAL WAY [NE]

7:39 am GREENE ST @ WOODSIDE AVE [SE]

7:40 am 56 MAPLE AVEECHO VALLEY APARTMENTS [E]

7:42 am FAIRVIEW AVE @ AMES ST [E]

7:43 am PHENIX AVE @ BETTEZ ST [S]

7:45 am CLYDE ST @ WIGHTMAN ST [SE]

7:48 am HARDING ST @ VINCENZO DR [W]

7:52 am KATHLEEN CT @ SHANNON LN [SW]

7:57 am PROVIDENCE ST @ BLOSSOM ST [N]≠≠

The Miracle Prayer

Dear Heart of Jesus:

In the past, I have asked many favors. This time, I ask you this very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and your favor will be granted no matter how impossible.

Thank you also to the Divine Mercy.

HOPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

15TH ANNUAL MEETING

The Hope Historical Society invites the community to join us as we kick off a new program year with our 15th Annual Meeting and the 2023 Archives Presentation. The election of Hope Historical Society officers will take place during the Annual Meeting with the Archives Presentation to follow. The meeting and presentation will be held in the Howland Barn on Ryefield Road in Hope on Saturday, September 9 at 2PM. Refreshments will follow the Archives Presentation.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

In need of medical equipment? The following locations are good resources: Robert J. Allen Masonic Medical Equipment Distribution Center , 116 Long Street in Warwick (across from St. Rose & Clement Church). Open Fridays from 9AM-12PM, pre-owned equipment - loaned at no cost. 451-0184. Ocean State Center for Independent Living , 1944 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. In need of wheelchairs, grab bars, walkers, transport chairs, toilets, wheelchair ramp, etc.? Call 738-1013, Ext. 13 or visit www. oscil.org Coventry-West Greenwich Lions, 821-7219 or 392-3063.

Rhody

TREASURES

Matt Clark:

Artist of the American Frontier

By Joel Bohy Historic Arms & Militaria Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers Cranston, RI

The massive assortment of historic illustration art we recently acquired from the estate of sculptor Carl Pugliese has inspired yet another article from me. While the collection is full of prolific artists, it boasts a substantial assemblage of paintings and illustrations by Matt Clark (we even have his artist’s palette), who specialized in recreating realistic scenes of life on the American frontier.

Born in 1903, Matt was the brother of Benton Clark, (another respected artist), and together they grew up in Co-

shocton, Ohio. Both boys were inspired by their surroundings: From a young age they sketched the horses at their father’s livery stable, and they were interested in the Native American origins and history of their small town, which was once a Lenape village. After graduating high school, Clark studied at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design in New York under Walter Hasell Hinton and later at the Art Institute of Chicago. His first professional venture was with the Stevens, Sundblom & Henry commercial art studio, working on advertisements for clients such as H.J. Heinz, Packard automobiles, and Swifts Premium Meats. He then went on to take up freelance work for College Humor and Judge. In the 1930’s, Clark went full-time with his freelance work, moving to New York where he shared a studio with his brother.

Unlike Benton who is best known for his oil paintings, Matt is best known for utilizing dry brush techniques that produce imagery perfect for color prints or in black and

white. He also produced illustrations for historical and adventure fiction, becoming well known for his depictions of the West. His works are dynamic and vibrant, lifelike in how he was able to capture both intense and tender actions, bringing you right into the moment depicted.

One piece from the collection we have of Clark’s work is an excellent example of intensity: two fishermen in a canoe on a fast-moving river, one man smoking a pipe while steering and the other at the front with his fishing pole. The painting looks like it belongs on the cover of an adventure novel. In another piece, the mood grows somber: two hunters on a snow-covered mountain are cleaning a big horn sheep. It’s story of survival and sacrifice is decidedly less upbeat than the canoe painting, but nevertheless offers a realistic portrayal of life in the American West during that time. In both, the brushwork and composition are identifiably his and show his talent for capturing the moment.

What I’ve talked about here is only a small sampling of what we’ll be offering from the personal collection of Carl Pugliese this October. I’ll probably talk about a few more artists as we prepare for the auction, so keep following for more!

(PHOTO BY ROBERT R MCELROY/GETTY IMAGES)

Real Estate

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AIRHART ELECTRIC is currently seeking a Journeyman Commercial & Residential Electrician to join its strong team of professionals. Minimum Qualifications: Must be an experienced Journeyman licensed in Rhode Island. At least 1 year of experience in electrical industry, must hold OSHA Card, Medical Health Card, and valid Driver’s License. Full-time Pay: $30-$35 per hour including benefits. Please contact 401-3973415.

OIL TRUCK DRIVER WANTED: Local work. Must have CDL & Hazmat. Experience preferred but will train. Family owned company. Call 539-2900 or 821-4447 for details.

CAREGIVER: Part-time. Elderly gentleman needs responsible lady to run errands, cook, clean and provide companionship. Must be pet friendly. 360-8197.

Real Estate

2008 FORD F-150: 4X4, New transmission 8/2020 and brand new exhaust. In 2023, new Boss 7’ stainless snowplow, new tires. Only 162K. Well kept, all maintenance records. $14,000 Or Best Reasonable Offer. 474-6878.

Boats for Sale

CLEANING: 18+ Years of experience. Thorough, reliable, with excellent references upon request. Call 248-3839. **I’m fully vaccinated**

ATLANTIC TROPHY is looking to hire a Permanent Full or Part-Time Employee for Assembly & Production. Willing to train the right candidate in all aspects of the Award & Apparel Industries. Competitive Pay, Immediate Start. Please call 823-7230.

Motorcycles

Personal Watercraft 1996 24’ MAXUM: 1 Owner, sleeps 4, service data available, in water. Call 401334-2543.

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WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS MENTORS NEEDED

West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in person volunteer mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com

SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering free exercise classes on Tuesdays at 3PM & Thursdays at 10AM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up required. Call 828-3750 for more information.

RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank. org for a complete list of open pantries statewide.

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CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather emergencies, sex offender notifications, etc. To sign up for automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www.coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, www.coventrypd.org

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

The Marine Corps League will hold their meeting the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30PM at VFW Post 9404, 29 South Main Street, Coventry. Members join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions and interests of the United States Marine Corps. For more information, call 238-6239.

PROJECT FRIENDS

Project Friends is a State of RI licensed community based day service program developed in 1992 for adults with developmental disabilities. Each individual has a plan that offers choices of activities which build independence, adult daily living skills, socialization, self-esteem and confidence. Participants are supported by case aides. If you would like more information about Project Friends, please feel free to call Marlena or Lisa at 822-9144.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Yesterday’s critiques about your methods might have already evolved into today’s praise for your achievements. Good for you. Now go on and continue to build on your credibility.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relaxed mood early in the week could give way to high-temperature disputes. The Aries Lamb should resist being pulled into heated quarrels that could really singe your wool.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Satisfy that practical obligation first, then feel free to indulge in your creative endeavors. Also, check for hidden or overlooked areas where repairs might be long overdue.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A relaxed mood early in the week could give way to high-temperature disputes. The Aries Lamb should resist being pulled into heated quarrels that could really singe your wool.

Home is still the Twins’ major focus this week, but outside matters begin to take on added importance, especially those involving possible career moves. Stay alert for signs of change.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

A travel plan might need to undergo some considerable adjustments because of unexpected changes. Keep an open mind and let the facts guide you on how you want to handle this.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Playing cat and mouse with a matter you’ve been avoiding wastes time, energy and, most importantly, an opportunity. Ask someone with experience to help you get started.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Satisfy that practical obligation first, then feel free to indulge in your creative endeavors. Also, check for hidden or overlooked areas where repairs might be long overdue.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A shift in policy might not please you, but before you put up a “no go” wall of resistance, examine the circumstances. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Home is still the Twins’ major focus this week, but outside matters begin to take on added importance, especially those involving possible career moves. Stay alert for signs of change.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An occasional temperamental flare-up might occur, as you continue to help get things back to normal. Stay with it. You should soon get some idea of where to take things next.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A negative reaction to what you believe was a well-deserved request might mean that you need to reconsider your position and make changes accordingly.

ing wastes time, energy and, most importantly, an opportunity. Ask someone with experience to help you get started.

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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) There’s always room for someone new at the Sea Goat’s table. The someone new for this week could bring a message you’ve been waiting a long time to hear.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A pile-on of personal matters this week might seem too overwhelming to deal with, but handling them on a one-by-one basis could have you out from under it by the weekend.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A travel plan might need to undergo some considerable adjustments because of unexpected changes. Keep an open mind and let the facts guide you on how you want to handle this.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend might need your good advice regarding a matter. Be supportive, but unless you can be absolutely sure you have all the facts, also be careful about any suggestions you’re asked to offer.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Playing cat and mouse with a matter you’ve been avoid-

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a talent for bringing out the best in people, no doubt due to your inspiring work ethic and sensitive nature.

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AARP CHAPTER 2210 ATLANTIC CITY TRIP

AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a trip to Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City from November 7-9. The Tour includes 2 nights accommodations, 2 meal credits (up to $20 value each) & $20 slot play. Bus pickup from the Exit 19 Park & Ride on Hopkins Hill Road at 7AM, return time is approximately 6PM. Cost is $299/person (double occupancy), $279/person (triple occupancy) or $399/person (single occupancy). For more information call Maureen at 828-5188. Final payment due by September 21.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A shift in policy might not please you, but before you put up a “no go” wall of resistance, examine the circumstances. You might be pleasantly surprised at what you find.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Yesterday’s critiques about your methods might have already evolved into today’s praise for your achievements. Good for you. Now go on and continue to

An occasional temperamental flare-up might occur, as you continue to help get things back to normal. Stay with it. You should soon get some idea of where to take things next.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A negative reaction to what you believe was a well-deserved request might mean that you need to reconsider your position and make changes accordingly.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) There’s always room for someone new at the Sea Goat’s table. The someone new for this week could bring a message you’ve been waiting a long time to hear.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A pile-on of personal matters this week might seem too overwhelming to deal with, but handling them on a oneby-one basis could have you out from under it by the weekend.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A friend might need your good advice regarding a matter. Be supportive, but unless you can be absolutely sure you have all the facts, also be careful about any suggestions you’re asked to offer.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a talent for bringing out the best in people, no doubt due to your inspiring work ethic and sensitive nature.

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The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other non-core grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 828-0310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.