Land and Water Conservation Fund Another crowd pleaser is the scallop risotto, a hearty dish featuring ($1.7 million) andscallops Rhode Island seared George’s Bank served over a classic creamy risotto with roasted red peppers, mushrooms and asparagus. Capital Program funds totaling $3.6 million. “We use only the finest seafood, fresh from the New Bedford docks,”
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ShopInRI’s Culinary Crawl Named after the 16th President of the United States, Lincoln Woods was acquired by purchase, gift, and condemnation of farmland and woodlots of the Olney, Arnold, Comstock, and Mitchell families of the Salyersville, Lonsdale, and Quinsnicket areas of Lincoln in 1909. Nestled between routes 146 and routes 123 , Lincoln Woods State Park is one 10-11
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“As we say in Italian, “Ben venuto alla observes, noting that in addition mi famiglia–welcome to my family,” to the regular menu, the bistro also begins restaurant owner Bill Pinelli, offers daily specials so there are always who shares that he has enjoyed 28 surprises when patrons walk through years in the hospitality business and the door. The menu also includes formerly owned several restaurants many gluten-free options. throughout the ocean state. By: Photography Dinner selections include starters Soozie Sundlun / East Greenwich Photo “We’ve combined all of our flavors such as flatbreads and an Italian into one great restaurant,” he roulette, featuring eggplant stuffed
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the RI Department of Environmental Management, the project will modernize facilities and visitor amenities at Lincoln Woods beach, while also improving energy efficiency and enhancing water quality in the lake. Three new, handicapped-accessible buildings, connected by a central plaza, will be constructed. The buildings will house concessions, office space, restroom and shower facilities, and a nature center for 12-13
What makes you CRAWL out of bed in the morning? And I’m not talking about your alarm clock. How about the thought of a steaming hot cup of coffee Editor no Ciopi and a delicious breakfast of your liking? Some prefer a light breakfast, while Anthony Manzo others desire a hearty meal to start their day. Either way, we’ve been told continues, adding that the bistro PROVIDENCE – meal Whether of the day. It time and time again that breakfast is the mostEAST important offers an expansive menu featuring you’re seeking a casual spot to enjoy Portuguese and Cape Verdean gives us the energy we will need to complete our daily In Italian, Rhode Island, a relaxing lunch ortasks. family dinner, specialties. B. Pinelli’s Restaurant in East Executive Editor there are numerous breakfast spots that will satisfy whatever you crave. Providence is certainly worth a visit. “We have some great chefs,” Pinelli
bounty of the sea the Pescatore, a taste bud tempting blend of Thethe beach will beisopen throughout shrimp, scallops, chopped clams and roasted red peppers, prepared in 2016, butandthe swimming willover fettuccine. a garlic Parmesan cream saucearea and served be restricted and visitor facilities at Patrons fond of “the classics” will enjoy “old school” Italian favorites, the such beach willB’s belasagna; limited. Portable as Mama traditional pasta topped with savory sauce and homemade meatballs, andfor Pastapublic Bolognese that features restrooms will be installed hearty Bolognese meat sauce tossed with fettuccine and finished use;awith concessions, Parmesan cheese.showers and changing facilities will be closed. The project is For those patrons with a lighter appetite, the bistro offers a variety expected to be completed by the start of of salads and sandwiches, including the Crabby Melt BLT, made the with 2017 season. bluebeach lump crab cakes, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and Cajun
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mayonnaise. Burger fans will enjoy The Smokehouse, a hearty Angus burger topped with melted caramelized onion cheddar cheese,
“Lincoln Woods continues toJackfulfill lettuce, tomato, a sunny side up egg, and Danielsits barbeque sauce. seminal purpose of providing working All sandwiches are served with house-sliced potatoes. families with a peaceful, inviting place On Tuesdays, DEM families from all over the East Bay L. gather at B. Pinelli’s to unwind,” Director Janet for the bistro’s all-you-can-eat family style dinner. Coit said. “It is a jewel among our “Mangia, mangia, laughs, noting that the menu natural areas in magnia,” RhodePinelli Island and Smokehouse includes fresh salad, pasta, roasted herb chicken, french fries and unmatched in its appeal to a great Burger rolls. The restaurateur adds that children eat free at the bistro every Tuesday and Sunday when theyactivities. order from the kid’s diversity of people and Ourmenu, with the Cracker Barrel T’s Restaurant West Side Diner purchase of lighthouse an adult entrée. parks and beaches in Rhoderestaurant Island are 34-35 world-class The bistro hasdestinations, an impressive wineand cellar they that canare comfortably host 64-65 70 people, and of otherour rooms that can accommodate large business a special part social fabric. By By: BrianCracker J. Lowney Barrel meetings, funeral collations, bridal showers, wedding anniversary invest inand them, we ensure celebrations, to birthday parties, other events. For aSundlun homestyle, continuing comfort food breakfast with a southern flair, Cracker Barrel located in Coventry will surely be Photos By: Soozie they will remain beautiful resources for East Greenwich Photo Although Pinelli adds thatrestaurant, an on-site event coordinator can create an affordable pleasing. a chain you will not notice this when you experience its warmth and comfort. generations to come.” menu to accommodate every type of gathering.
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Cracker Barrel is know for its use of ingredients like Grade A farm fresh eggs, made from scratch Buttermilk In addition to hosting celebrations, the bistro also offers take-out Other features ofApples, the project include: Biscuits, Golden Delicious Fried Thick-Sliced Hickory-Smoked Bacon, Country or Sugar-Cured Ham and so event catering that can also be delivered by bistro personnel to an Pork off-site location. Selections a variety of beef and chicken New facilities connected Milanese much more. Their• premium syrups orinclude oneto oflocal their warm fruit toppings and whipped cream are perfect additions to entrees, lasagna, stuffed shells, eggplant parmesan, starches and water and sewer systems, eliminating vegetables,and and Portuguese specialties such Carne Alentejana – their homemade pancakes french toast. A aspopular favorite is their country fried breakfast which includes eggs, the cubes needof for publicprepared drinking water pork the and potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce and biscuits, real butter and the best preserves, littlenecks. welltopped andwith septic system currentlyserved used with fried apples or hash brown casserole, and chicken fried chicken or country fried steak. • The facilities’ footprint and the Catered desserts include cookie and brownie trays, homemade
with ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and spinach. Other appetizers include, calamari, clams or mussels zuppa, and a Lil’ Rhody antipasto board that includes sliced meats, select cheeses, marinated olives, Peppadew sweet peppers, flatbread points, and a spread of the day.
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Geoff earned a heartb ond place at the finish li breakfast. You will pull into the parking lot on any given day, and see that this eatery is rocking. You may think that Gina M. Sabitoni-Arakelian you will have to wait to be42-43 seated, and I don’t know how they do it; but there is either a minimal wait time or none daylighting to minimize 52 the need for ing the 1983 New York 18-19 at all. The serverscooling are super andfriendly heating. which allows for an even more pleasant experience. The menu hosts traditional Mrs. Rhode Island America “We keep itthatthon breakfast food as •well as several The fresh ingredients, flavorful specials, and overall experience The use of tempting efficient specials. mechanical, LeanNation Eat clean, live lean; is the motto of26Project for miles, in his of Blackstone Valley’s great treasures. A educational programming. are what make this electrical and extremely plumbing well systems restaurant knownto and extraand special. all fresh Project LeanNation. So what exactly typical meal plan pr Broadway Diner David Patricio short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, conserve natural resources Written By: Gina M. Sabitoni-Arakelian not require registrati theWell, marathon distan is Project LeanNation you ask? Broadway Diner is a hidden treasure located on North Broadway in East Providence. Thisgetrestaurant was work with as at and Cumberland, it is a popular USdestined Senator Jack Read stated, “The beach T’s Restaurant• Solar energy used for heating water in Vice President away for northeastern Rhode Islanders. always be the main attraction, but 42-43 for success due to its owners’ accomplishments at breakfast destinations in Providence, Pawtucket, andwill Johnston. key areas, including the main building for cancellation. Th they referlocal to themselves as a fullyGreenwich, many producers Restaurant conveniently Avenue Cranston, Post Road in East and Pt. Judith Visitors have come to enjoy Diner. swimming it is completed, this newT’s facility will and in publiclocated showers,on to Park reduce energy inmacro which was a world reco As a result, they decided to try their luck “over the bridge” and opened Broadway The staff isonce extremely you sign servers a contract prepared nutrient balanced asthat we can. ” Road inINarragansett hosts aofmenu of breakfast food is always made from fresh ingredients, that o Brian Kelly at the fresh water beach, trout fishing, really enhance the visitor experience. consumption park operations friendly and courteous, and service is excellent, its space is playing bright and clean, coffee cups are always full, and parking have week meal service, essentially, meal ball, hiking, jogging, horseback was pleased to work with the are National always smiling, andlandscape food thatdesign is always abundant. Thereand success is due in apart to theirthey mottodon’t of “Be brilliant • The includes native, debut marathon at the is plentiful. For a standard greasy spoon diner experience, riding, this isor well what youa would expect in food justabove relaxing under shade tree. Park quality, Service to direct $1.7 million non-invasive species that requirethey mealOriginally program program withhave a meal servicefor and at the basics.” This motto had to be on target since beenprep in business almostother 25 years. menu options, and decor. At Broadway Diner you will experience much more than what you anticipate. in federal funding to help make this minimal irrigation to provide you with a meal prep business. John Grayko opened in Cranston in 1982, T’s was a booming restaurant business with great potential. There next move was to resulted in Geoff com Lincoln Woods State Park, with nearly restoration project a reality. The new Assistant Director • The new, expanded parking area is East Greenwich inmade 2007, to Narragansett in 2012. the years, these businesses overcome the y need to help andThroughout oversees all operations at youhave 1 million in visitors each year, will pavilion offers a major upgrade in both of and porous asphalt; bikeowns racks also The Corner Cafe economy’s obstacles and come out on the side of success, due in part to their willingness to continue to enhance receive a new “green” pavilion as part aesthetic and practical terms. It will Peter Matteo were added to article promote more Project LeanNation’s Providence Cranston College Last month I wrote an onactivehow The Corner Cafe is located on Broadway in Newport. You may endureproject. a wait,According but your to experienceenhance will be well of have a $5.3tomillion recreational, educational and with new forms of transportation. the menu flavors, health consciousfacility. offerings, allergy alerts, kids menus that were fun and flavorful and worth it. As best stated by a restaurant reviewer, “The flavors at Corner Cafe are a cross between that best feeling of becomingamore growth friendly. So try one of the three be locations and harder enjoy your breakfast experience, so for his firstas have Bost to become runner. Anyone can your life and paradise. The setting of the cafe is New England charm. The energy in the establishment is everything many others throughout the years. He says that the concept was Board Members I needed to start my day on a positive note. It’s like a bed and breakfast without the bed!” I believe that says it all! the following spring, a runner. This article is aboutdeveloped runner about five years ago West Side Diner MichaelSeaMota Plane Diner in upstate York.you It can started At the West Side Diner, located on Westminster Street in New Providence, expect experience 2 Travel Tips also acta traditional as hisdiner Olympic Geoff Smith, twotime Boston Mar74 Silly Laws Elan Rosewith a twist of flair. Owned by experienced and The Sea Plane Diner located on Allens Avenue in Providence is a “O’Mahony” style diner that has been in45 existence out successful with some of John’s friends, restaurateurs, they have brought this restaurant in an Dr. Joseph Matrullo since 1956. The fabulous food, superior service, and cheap price are just the beginning of why people flock to this up and coming area to a new level. The flourishing allows for a menu Olympic that will tempt andteam. surprise and as neighborhood it grew, John became British athon champion. fashioned diner. And if there is anything that people are more finicky about than the food they eat, it is the Dr. PauloldMatrullo you, with fresh ingredients for choices suchmore as Crab Cake Benedict, Salmon Benedict, S’mores Waffles, as well as affiliated with the business 3 Front Page environment in which it is served. This modern day “O’Mahony” dining car is more than just a casual eating place; nally brought him to Pr the typicalTips breakfast fare. At the West Side Diner, you will be more than pleasantly surprised with your breakfast 46 Chrissy’s Hair 74 Whats Up With That and brought it to RI, where Photography it is the kind of place that people enthuse about and return to frequently, as proven at the Sea Plane Diner. experience. he established the production a 10 year firefighter car If you’ve physically done the and training, Soozie Sundlun / EG Photo corporate location. That 4 National News 50-51 Wakefield Lots To was back in July 2014, and at 78-79 Zambarano Home pool, and a dislike for h Michael Belsito if you’ve mentally done the that training, time, it was just John and Celebrate Improvement want, and in tt a head stop chef producing food for was 29 you Geoff fortunate 5 World News you ARE ready and nothing will clients, weekly. Now, almost two this; you will hopef Writers to study at Providence you.Review That’s how Geoff Smith yearsthinks later, they have 24 employees knowledge about po 52 Movie Brian Lowney and are serving upwards of 450 clients structure. 81 Ask An Expert 10-11 B. Pinelli’s sports scholarship. So and was thinking when running thecompany has weekly. The experienced Amanda Hemond Project LeanNationi tremendous growth, and services the 26, he found himself 54 RI Feud Boston Marathon to victory. athletic community, well as the of nutrition or a part 12 No Bake Chocolate Cake Patrick Burke 84 Citizens Bankas New to as a He half box, dep weight management community. Rhode Island. wen Kelly Paterson Development 54 Wacky Warning Labels his time at PC and grad Geoff ’s career, like many, was filled 14 Strawberry Cheescake Chef Adam Baffoni Cupcakes degree in management Adam Hogue with highs and lows; yet he’s one of 87 Steps to Buying a Home 56-59 Historic Pawtuxet Susan Gazerro 64 ShopInRI Village Gaspee Days 17 Cucumber Gazpacho Mario Farone 93 Edward Jones Financial Jane Vassar 60-61 RI’s Finest Award 18-19 Johna’s Old School Julia Romano Winners 99 12 Things You Didn’t Know Italian Don’t let the size of Amanda’s Kitchen on Power Road in Pawtucket fool you. 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“It’s just like going to your grandmother’s house,” us. “We’re Batman VS Superman: Dawn of Justice, Doctor concluded. divided. Wanda, Steve, Natasha, and Sam don’t want to sign Merola DiMaio upon continued. cooking for you Strange, treaty.took But Tony, – everything is made with X-Men love. AndApocalypse, if somebody Deadpool, and Suicide The Squad. coronation the event placeRhodes, on and Vision do; even Natasha Though and offering one ofmake the most known in thechoosing entire quality Mar- ingredients eventually sides with Tony. Steve receives a heart-breaking wants somethingNow, special, we’ll it for them, as storylines Sunday, 22, 2014 at ofD’Vine huge portions may forceJune some restaurants raiseone Universe is coming Captain America: long as we have vel the ingredients in-house. ” to the big screen. messagetothat his friends has died and leaves. prices beyond reason, Znuj (located was quick to on note that Civil War. Restaurant Historic Fedguests will always be able to find Federal Hill dining Their commitment to pleasing their customers Natasha goes to the United Nations meeting in Vienna. eral Hill) andthey was at Killingly prices when visithosted Johna’s. by Barbara starts a hint Street of mystery. extends from theThe top movie down and fromoff theslow front and of casual with
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• To Nana Di: You always knew I could do it and you are such a motivating force in my life! Love You!
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As a young girl, I would always watch the pageants with Nana DiMuccio, whom always has, and continues to be, such a motivating force in my life. Therefore; it was absolutely necessary to talk with Nana, to get her thoughts “This is a comfortable restaurant,” Znuj said. “From on my attempt to capture RI Mrs. Itathe food to the staff, people feel very comfortable Merola DiMaio continued, noting Baffoni’s Poultry lia. Nana impressed upon me the extra here. It’s like they’re at home – it’s not stuffy.” Farm, Buono’s Bakery and to Fed-Rick Veal Co. aswith just submitconfidence go forward a few of the local purveyors Johna’s works with on a Merola DiMaio added that it is not unusual for ting my application, a few pictures, and regular basis. strangers to become friends over a meal or a drink a registration fee, for official entry to at the bar. “It’s important to work with other businesses in theand RIbeMrs. Italia coronation ceremony. A new day and a new age of superhero Rhode moviesIsland have dawned a part of the only community, ” she at their direction. The rift grows, and the team becomes
I was so proud to be a contestant in the Mrs. Rhode Island America Pageant, representing the Town of Johnston as Mrs. Johnston, and succeeded in winning the title of Mrs. Rhode Island America- 2016. I am now fortunate enough to go on to the Mrs. America pageant, to be held at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada from August 20-27, 2016.
Additionally, there are so many others that contributed to my fabulous experience for whom I must make mention:
affordable meals at Johna’s Restaurant.
Approaching the five-year mark of running their popular Killingly Street eatery, owners Andrea Merola DiMaio and Tait Znuj are proud to serve food inspired by family recipes to their loyal customers.
I believed I could and I Did.... I believe Dreams come true... I believe you are never too old to set a goal I believe You can be Fifty and Fabulous....
I could not have achieved or even experienced this fabulous venture without my many sponsors. I cannot even begin to express my appreciation to each and every one of you. I am so happy to have each of you share in my exciting endeavor; therefore, I wish to express my sincerest gratitude to the following: A Custom Car Stereo Center, Law Office of Paul J. DiMaio, Joseph Ballirano, Esq., John Verdecchia, Esquire, George A. Lazzareschi Jr., President - Dog House Powerlifting, Glenn & Josephine Galasso, Northeast Autobody, Hartford Muffler & Brakes, Motorhead Magazine, John & Bernice Chiamello, Carlo & Sherry Paglarini and Family, and so many friends!
about it, the more wanted With dishBroadway, served, Johna’s provesIthat quality to do it for Facebook page. Visit B. Pinelli’s Restaurant at 736each North 2016 Mrs. Rhode Island America Less than• four miles from the hustle and bustle The building design uses aor information and quantity are catering, not mutually use and proud ByProvidence, Hannah myself. Beingexclusive. 100% They Italian, RI. For reservations about of Federal Hill,East Rhode IslandersBurke with a taste for only the finest ingredients and their sizable portions callcuisine (401)can 270-7111. ofdelicious, passive ventilation and authenticcombination Italian enjoy of my heritage and the Italian culture, I With a casual, comfortable atmosphere perfect for lunch, dinner, drinks and special occasions, it is no surprise that Johna’s has been a rousing success in Johnston.
On April 9, 2016 at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Ledyard CT…
I first and foremost want to thank my great friend, Stephanie Marie Paolissi, for believing and encouraging me to become a contestant; you inspired me to follow my dream. I am truly grateful for your friendship, and excited to share my journey with you! Love You!
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Lighthouse Restaurant beach from wetlands and reducing combination of baked cod, flavored For away more information, hours of operation and additional menu 113 with sautéed SpanishThe onions,Lighthouse roasted selections, the web site: http://bpinellis.com/, visit the bistro’s impacts tovisit water quality Restaurant, located on Hartford orAvenue in Johnston is an extremely popular place for a great
While there, she meets the king of Wakanda, T’Chaka ( John
Morse Silva andKani) Malia Cruz, and the America Evans) and his team, Scarlet Witch the house to theCaptain back. Strict standards(Chris for quality and” his son, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman). Hownotstanding here shakeMiss our customers down,Italia. (Elizabeth Olsen), Falcon (Anthony “We’re Mackie), andtoBlack are never compromised. RI Teen All ofand T’Chaka is killed. T’Challa ever, there is a bombing want them to be happy with their Widow (Scarlett Johansson), are on a Znuj huntsaid. for “We a villainous learns that Bucky (Sebastian the contestants were with Stan) may be responsible. Then, experience and we wantisthem to come back. ”presented terrorist byand theprepared name of Crossbones (Frank Grillo) who “Every dish is made to order with there is a great highway chase scene. Steve and Falcon are
rampage to find a biochemical weapon. The questions; and a panel of interview care,” Znuj said. on “It’san old insane school, made the right captured, but then another ally helps them all escape. Then Johna’s is located at 659 Killingly Street in Johnston. travels tofor Lagos, Nigeria breaks into way. Nothing is team pre-made except our gravy and where Crossbones judges made their determination Steve plansonhis next move.of For more information, like Johna’s Restaurant soups. That allows to create special dishes andDiseases (using theusInstitute for Infectious a dump truck) to or callescapes 401-228-6299. the winner based on all of the qualiaccommodate guests restrictions. steal with the dietary weapon; and the” battle ensues.Facebook Crossbones
• To the judges: Thank you for allowing me to “Define the Crown”! I am honored to represent the State of Rhode Island and looking forward to the year ahead as Mrs. Rhode Island 2016!
• To Directors Elaine and Ray Paolo: Thank you for an amazing pageant experience! Cannot wait to work together again! XO
• To Calma Salon: Thank you for the “Glam” and bringing out my Fabulousness; my hair and makeup were fierce! Loved both!
• To My Gees: Love, Love, Love you!! Thank you for your support. Never give up on your goals and dreams!! Mrs. Rhode Island America 2016
Gina M Sabitoni-Arakelian received her Bachelor of Science degree from Roger Williams College, majoring in Para legalism, and a minor in business management.
I am a strong, independent, hard working woman who loves her family with devotion. For the past 19 years I have worked as an administrative assistant for the RI Laborer’s District Council and the RI Judicial, Professional and Technical Employees’ Local Union 808, both affiliates of the Laborers’ International Union of North America. I have volunteered and continue to volunteer and support
various charities such as Team Jenna, The American Cancer Society, The American Thyroid Association, Almost Home Rescue, Gary Balletto Fund, Making Strides for Breast Cancer, Meeting Street School, the Melissa Delmonico Scholarship Fund, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Ocean State, Feed 1000, Johnston Police Explorers, Post #405, Endometriosis Foundation of Rhode Island, St. Mary School, Bishop Hendricken High School Inner City Scholarship Fund, the Little Heroes Fund, The Tomorrow Fund, Children’s Wishes, Make A Wish Foundation of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the MAE Foundation, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Sandra Fedeli Memorial Scholarship Foundation to study abroad in Italy, and The Victoria Alviti Music Foundation.
Tony confines Wanda to the Avenger compound to “keep her with the weapon, but not before he and Captain tiesAmerica that represented Italian beauty and safe” under Vision’s watch. Then Hawkeye ( Jeremy Renner) fight one on one in an epic battle. Crossbones goes kamiculture. It was shows a beautiful celebration up, saying that “I retire for 5 minutes and everything kaze and blows himself up, but not before Wanda ejects him goes to sh*$”. convinces andbuilding a great experience. As He a result, I Wanda to go with him, and she into the air, but at a cost. The upper floor of the agrees, overpowering Vision and escaping. The team meets killing innocents. the first Mrs. I amexplodes, a notary public and presently serve was proudly crowned as at the Leipzig/Halle Airport and the fight ensues. Along RI Italia to represent Italian beauty the way, Tony picks up and some friends like Spider-Man (Tom as the treasurer to the The group returns to theJohnston Avengers Police complex, where Wanda Holland), Black Panther Boseman), Black Widis consumedExplorers, with the guiltPost that # she405. was the responsible the State of Rhode Island. (Chadwick I Department I oneculture in ow, Rhodes, and Vision. Steve, however, collected Wanda, killing all the people. Steve comforts her, am so does so honored to represent mySam, Italian am for also the the and Hawkeye, Bucky, and newbie Antman (Paul Rudd). Vision, whosecretary-treasurer has become adorablyfor human-like, caring for heritage Johnston Machines, a non profit Tony Wanda Street and wearing sweaters. Meanwhile, (Robertas Rhode Island’s Mrs. Italia Overall, the movie was amazing. The ending was such a plot Downey JR.) is giving a speech at MIT, where he is apcar cruise – “Cruizin for a Cause”, cre- because I am an Italian girl who grew twist; I barely expected it. Thankfully, everyone survives. proached by a grieving mother whose son was killed in Soup restraint, in the Knightsville area of Cransatedkovia. by President Gary Jr., more There were so many awesome cameos and funny jokes (‘Table Tony decides that Maddocks, the Avengers need were all my of one for Tony Stank’) that it was just the perfect amount so he brings in the Secretary of State, Thaddeus Ross where (Wil- my neighbors Vice-President George Arakelian, Jr., ton, jokes andcousins, seriousness. Overall, I give the movie a 6 out of Hurt). He Avengers aFerpact called the “So-aunts, ofuncles, relatives, and andliam Sergeant at shows Arms,theAnthony kovia Accords”. The treaty states that the Avengers would 6 diamonds for just being amazing. Rated PG-13 for minor Nanasafety, and Papa swearing, DiMuccio, lived ranti. I am United also a Nations proud member offight the for world be under control and blood,who and violence. Italo-American Club of Rhode Island. right across the street. Having loving and supportive parents and my Italian Back in 2013, I was reading an adver- grandparents as my neighbors, most tisement from Pat Paolino Cruz. She certainly shaped and taught me about was conducting a search for Rhode growing up Italian. The biggest lesson Island’s Miss Italia representatives for I learned is that Italian life is all about several age divisions, to showcase an La famiglia, mangiare, e amore! (In Italian beauty and culture pageant. I English, meaning the family, food and thought I would really enjoy receiving love!) this honor, but I had some reservations. It had been such a long time (since I Gina resides in Johnston with her huswas a teenager) since I had participat- band of 22 years, George Arakeed in any type of pageant or modeling lian, Jr., along with their two children, experience. As I continued to think George III (19) and Giavanna (14).
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Fans of Disney Cruise Line can look forward to new itineraries along Canada’s eastern coast in 2017. Disney said the 1,754-passenger Disney Magic would operate a seven-night voyage from New York on Oct. 21, 2017 that includes a stop at Canada’s Prince Edward Island - a new destination for the line. The sailing will be Disney’s longest ever to the Atlantic coast of Canada. Disney also announced plans for a five-night voyage to Canada from New York that will include the line’s first call at Bar Harbor, Maine. The trip kicks off on Sept. 27, 2017 and also features a stop at Saint John, New Brunswick. Disney also announced plans for a five-night voyage to Canada from New York that will include the line’s
first call at Bar Harbor, Maine. The trip kicks off on Sept. 27, 2017 and also features a stop at Saint John, New Brunswick. The Disney Magic also will operate six voyages out of New York to the Bahamas in 2017, the line said. The voyages will be seven and eight nights long. Disney also announced that the 1,754-passenger Disney Wonder will return to San Diego in September and October of 2017 for sailings to Baja California and the Mexican Riviera. Disney last operated out of San Diego as a home port in 2015.
Robert Shapiro: I Tried On Infamous Glove Before OJ
“If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit,” Johnnie Cochran famously said during the OJ Simpson trial. In a new interview, Simpson lawyer Robert Shapiro admits he tried the glove on beforehand and had a good idea of what was going to happen, NBC News reports. “It was a little bit wide in my palm and a little bit long in my fingers,” he told Megyn Kelly. “OJ Simpson has enormous hands, and I knew that the glove would not fit him.” And he was confident of that fact. “I want you to walk as close to the jury as you can, hold up your hand like you’re holding the Olympic torch, and pull and tug on that glove, because it will not fit,” Shapiro recalls telling Simpson during the trial. He says the idea that he was potentially trying on a killer’s glove is “kind of an eerie thought.” Sharpiro’s interview with Kelly is the first time he gave new details on the Simpson trial in two decades. In it, he reveals what Simpson whispered to him immediately after he was acquitted: “You told me this would be the result from the beginning. You were right.” He also casts doubt on Simpson’s moral innocence. “If you look at it from a moral point of view a lot of people would say, “He absolutely did it.”
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Phil Mickelson Made Nearly $1M on Insider Trading: SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission is filing a complaint against professional golfer Phil Mickelson related to insider trading. The SEC says gambler William Walters received tips and business information about Dean Foods Co. from Thomas Davis, former head of Dean Foods, between 2008 and 2012. The SEC says Walters called Mickelson, who owed him money, in 2012 and urged him to trade Dean Foods stock. The SEC says Mickelson did so the next day, buying 240,000 shares and making a profit of $931,000,. He then used that money to pay Walters back his IOU a few months later, the SEC says. Mickelson’s attorney told ESPN that the golfer, who wasn’t charged criminally, has made a deal with the SEC that involves him returning all money made from that trade. Walters, meanwhile, was arrested in Las Vegas and charged with insider trading.
Kanye West Won’t Push Elevator Buttons
out, squealing that his time was precious and that he couldn’t believe I hadn’t called ahead to find out which A former body guard of Kanye West floor he worked on.” Finally West is dishing some diva-esque dirt on told Stanulis which button to press. the star. Maybe the one that crys- “Kanye never, ever apologizes.” tallizes all of the tales told by Steve Stanulis to a UK tabloid involves West’s unwillingness to press an elevator button. Stanulis recounts the first time he accompanied West to his music studio; the singer got into the elevator first and stood there with his arms folded, waiting for Stanulis to hit the button. Problem: Stanulis didn’t know which floor. “He flipped
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“Did call 911 last March 17?” After anyou 87-year-old Sacramento mansaid passed a sign posted at athe Hollywood intersecout while mowing lawn Saturday, an EMT went beyond thePlease call of duty, UPI retion.above “You and saved my life. call me.” ports. As the man’s son, Ken Densley, explains The sign had been placed there by Leon, on Facebook, his dad was fine and didn’t go to a retired judge who suffered a massive the hospital so one of the responding EMTs heart attack while driving that day. Afterthe grabbed the mower and finished cutting being somebody had do called lawn fortold him.that “I told him I would that but he 911 and Densley performed CPR on him, insisted,” writes, adding that he the EMT even put the lawnmower away when went on a mission to find and thank he was done. Densley’s post,aswhich been shared his rescuer as soon he hadhas recovered, thousands of times so far, includes a photo of the Los Angeles Times reports. After the good deed. As for Densley’s dad, he did go posting the sign doors,out to the hospital laterand andknocking everythingon checked the 71-year-old found twotowomen who the fine, and he “haspromised let us mow lawn now “totally on,” reports had from seen him out his of itson. and turn-
Atlantic Could SeeFirst More Year 1999 Baby’s Delivery ofHurricanes Its Kind in This US Since
When Karla Perez developed a terrible headache 22 weeks into her pregnancy on Feb. 8, she thought a nap might cure it. But the 22-yearold later collapsed and was taken to Nebraska’s Methodist Women’s Hospital, where doctors discovered she had suffered a brain hemorrhage that left her clinically brain dead. Doctors then turned their attention to Perez’s unborn son. For the child to have any hope of survival, the pregnancy needed to be prolonged to an absolute minimum of 24 weeks. Perez’s family agreed to put Perez, already mom to a 3-year-old girl, on life support; a press release explains doctors were hoping to make it to 32 weeks. But “there is nothing in the books about how to Residents along the Eastern Seaboard might want to start preparing, mentally provide medical care in this year situation,” says Dr. Lovgren, one of at least, for a more hurricane-heavy than they’ve hadTodd recently. After three more than 100 peopleseasons who contributed to Perez’s years the of below-normal hurricane in the Atlantic, 2016 iscare. shaping up to
be closer to normal. There’s a 70% chance this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which started and runs Nov. 30, will feature 10 to 16 of named Indeed,June since1 1982, onlythrough 33 babies worldwide had been born women storms, those with winds of 39mph or faster. According to NJ.com, there were ing purple and dying” and encouraged a on somatic and none in the USyear’s sincenamed 1999, NBC 11 named storms support, in 2015. Four to eight of this stormsNews could reports. turn How an Email SentWith to the woman who had begun CPR. the When Perez’s a divehurricane-heavy 54 days later,years on April 4, and Angel into hurricanes. That’scondition still below took the recent of 2010 Wrong Saved Lifeto 2012,was help of phone Person records, Leon wasaable whenborn thereviawere 12 and 10 respectively. “The atmosphere is practically C-section; he was 30 weeks and 3 days. The 2-pound, out the red carpet” for “had hurricanes year,respiratory Reuters reports. La Niñaacontrack down the woman A New JerseySusie policePowell, chief didn’t let a littlehethingrolling12.6-ounce newborn somethis initial struggles,” doctor ditions in the Pacific Ocean tend to increase hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, owesbeing his life to. like thousands of miles away in a differsays. But Perez’s mother said, “the baby is now on a feeding tube and is ent country stop him from saving a life. Chiefas do warmer ocean temperatures. And global ocean temperatures have been a nasal tomonths. breathe.However, But “he’sforecasting doing very growing record highs devise in recent thiswell. year’sHe’s hurricane Mitchell Stern theand Verona Police Depart-settingusing “Someone sawofme intervened, season has been particularly difficult. There’s a 45% chance of a close-to-normal and I’m very happy about it.” ment, saw an email from a Chinese student in and I was so touched,” Leon says. the UK. According to Fox News, the emailerhurricane season. But there’s also a 30% chance of an above-normal season and “This is supposed to beChinese an anonymous was concerned another student attend-a 25% chance of a below-normal season. Virginia Ditches metropolis, where nobodyofconnects.” ing the Verona Academy Fine Arts in Italy built itVirginia up from nothing, and when Slim Will War-Era Buy You an was going to commit suicide. Rather Gov. Powell, a legal assistant who was on than her just $8MCivil Rule, died in 1983 of Alzheimer’s she married inform the student he LAT had emailed the wrong Terry McAuliffe way to work, tells the that when Entire Nevada Town his son Ace and kept going. Lets Felons Vote Verona Police Department, Stern got to work. “I she tried to make eye contact with the Five years after Ace’s death, also of Albar, was not going to let someone who is sick or ill Complete Since thewith Civilcasino, War, convicted felother driver at the intersection, she saw zheimer’s, Kidwell is the town’s mayor and 375 orhave so residents just go to the wayside,” Stern tells BuzzFeed. Heairstrip, ons in Virginia been stripped and police chief; she makes sure there’s that Leon was slumped in his seat and adds, “I felt it was my responsibility.” The email of theirhundred right to miles vote. That changed water in the tank every day, orders proA couple from San had been before Stern knew shesent had40 tominutes help. Following thesaw it, so when Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed visions for the cafe, and does just about Francisco, where somedays it seems time was of the essence. 911 dispatcher’s instructions, she pulled an executive order restoring the voteverything else. But at 78 years old, it’s like $8 million will just about get Unable to find a website for the Verona Police him from the car and began performing of someone-bedroom 206,000 nonviotime to retire. “I’m selling it because I’m a rights dilapidated Department in Italy, Stern tried the Italian em-you ing CPR,ineven bystanders were gotcondo, lentthat andamount violent felons. They’ll not getting any younger,” Kidwell tells of money can also bassy Newthough York. Itsome was closed. He finally CBS. “There’s no one to take my place, youableantoentire town. Nancy serve on a jury and hold yelling attoher not towhich touchgot him. When through Interpol, in touch with thebuy be An advocate it “thefor single most so I have to start calls providing the fuKidwell is selling the Nevada town Italian state police. Less than two-and-a-half elective offices. The order will apply they met for lunch, she initially told him significant action on disenfranchiseture of the community.” Cal-Nev-Ari is in 1951 withcompleted her first any hours afterneed the email sent, Italian police wereshe founded to “any felon who has he didn’t to dowas anything to thank that we’ve everand seen from listedment on BizBuySell.com, there are a Slim. Cal-Nev-Ari lies in the suicidal student’s apartment. She had at-husband, term of incarceration and complether. Leon, however, supports a nonprofit governor,” per the New York Times. already a handful of interested buyers. Vegas and tempted suicide just minutes earlier. The student80 miles ed anysouth periodofofLas supervised release, willbuild be able to register totest vote thatrushed helps the poor in the and Guatemalan One Felons wants to an automobile 375 or so residents, a hotel, was to the hospital, a few days later,boasts probation or parole, for any and all immediately, and the Times sees that city ofgot Xela and Powell, whoNew studied Stern another email, CBS York reports.a general store, a casino, and even a track; another wants to open a marijuafelony convictions.” Previously, only as a boost for McAuliffe ally Hillary It read, “Though we didn’t know each Spanish in the city, was delighted byother his be-few stop signs. “It may look bland na resort. 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wORLD NEWS Aristotle’s Lost Tomb May Cops Get Creative to Capture HaveMafia Been Boss Discovered
2,400 mafia years boss afterinhis death, ANearly pizza loving Naples is archaeologists believe they’ve finally on his way to prison. Cops say 35-yearfound the tomb of Aristotle. old Roberto Manganiello wasResearcharrested ers made the discovery during a 20-year at his home by police officers disguised in the ancient Greek cityreports. of Stagira. asdig pizza deliverymen, AFP He Aristotle was born there in had been on the run since 2013384 and BC, was but he diedofinItaly’s a different city, dangerChalcis, listed as one 100 most about 50 miles Athens. Literous criminals for north crimesofthat included an ary sources mention that Aristotle’s realleged 2004 double murder that started moved toMafia Stagira after his a mains feud inwere the Camorra clan. Police death, but his burial site has been a topsay he was running a drug and extortion ic of debate for many in racket from the home years. northThe of tomb Naples, Stagira believed to be the philosopher’s where he was arrested without incident is a opening 32-foot-tall dome a marble after the door to with the phony defloor and views of the entire city. livery boys. “The thing is, the archaeologist data is in fine accordance with historical Castaways Rescued sources,” archaeologist Konstantinos Sismanidis The tomb appears to Aftersaid. Spelling ‘Help’ have been built quickly and Three castaways might still belater stuckfanon a cied up. The structure was destroyed in remote, uninhabited Pacific island if they later years the Byzantines, hadn’t madebya sign. The sailors who were built saved a tower on top of it. Aristotle is seen after a US Navy plane spotted that they as “the first out genuine scientist in human had spelled “HELP” in palm fronds history,” studying Plato tuon Fanadik Island,under which liesand around toring Alexander the Great. And he’s 2,600 miles southwest of Honolulu, The believed be the author of more than men, whotoalso waved orange life jackets works. to200 attract the plane’s attention, had been stranded for three days after their boat This Might thetoHeaviest capsized, forcingBe them swim all night to theBaby island.Girl Ever Born The men were foundisonlikely the the MicroneA baby born in India bigsian island just in twothe hours after and the Navy gest ever born country, she P-8 crew Misawa Air girl Baseever in born Japan could be the heaviest anywhere. The 19-year-old mother, joined the search, which was coordinated Nandini, gaveGuard birth to a girl by the Coast after the weighing men’s ves15 measuring 24.4 inches. sel pounds failed toand arrive at its destination. The Most babies in India weigh between 5 Coast Guard says it has carried out seven and 8 pounds and measure around 20 similar the missions the area last inches, BBC in reports. “It over is thethe bigtwo weeks alone. “The Coast Guard 14th gest baby in India, I can say,” says a covers official an areainofthe responsibility district health southern state Karnataka, wheresquare the baby wasof more ofthan 12.2 million miles born. Thesea, current official record land and an area almost twicefor thethe size heaviest baby born inConklin, India belongs a of Russia,” Jennifer searchtoand boy born last year at 14.77 pounds. The rescue mission coordinator at the Coast world record for the heaviest baby ever Guardbelongs Command born to anCenter ItalianHonolulu, boy born said in in a press release. 1955 at 22 pounds, 8 ounces.
Facebook, Microsoft to Run Mega-Cable UK Cheers Queen’s Historic 90th With Stamp, From Virginia to Spain Longer Pub Hours
Virginia Beach soon tethered Bilbao, Spain, thanks to what Queen Elizabeth II hasbebecome theto first British sovereign to reach her Comput90th birtherworld “an epicinshift A joint initiative day and iscalls celebrating a verythat royalwill way:change with a everything.” stamp. An official photo showing between Facebook, Microsoft, and an overseas four generations of royals, the queen and princes telecommunications Charles, William, andcompaGeorge, willthe be 4,100-mile-plus put on first-class stamps. Thesubsea queen cable took itwill easybeonthe herhighest-capacity birthday, relaxing ny, MAREA with family. She’ll one of 10,000 at a birthday picnic June (when cable to span the be Atlantic, with anattendees anticipated bandwidth of in 160 terabits her birthday is ceremonially marked), when pubs will be open for an extra two of data a second. That’s roughly “16 million times the bandwidth of your hours. Internet Prince William shared kind noting she’scontributed been a “strong influhome connection.” The words, two tech giants to female the design ence” who helped him through the death of his mother. He also recalls getting into of MAREA (Spanish for “tide,” Wired notes), while a subsidiary of Spain’s trouble as a kid and being on the receiving end of “the most almighty bollocking.” Telefonica will take charge of the operation of the cable and sell any unused data space to other customers. The purpose: to speed up data movement on the cheap between Microsoft’s and Facebook’s global data hubs. “This marks an important new step in building the next-generation infrastructure of the Internet,” a Microsoft network director says in a company tech-blog post. The cable will run south of trans-Atlantic cable systems that end in the New York/New Jersey region. “Being physically separate from these other cables helps ensure more resilient and reliable connections,” the blog post reads. Both the BBC and Computerworld point out that Facebook and Microsoft will likely save money by setting up this cable themselves, rather than renting space from cables owned by telecommunications companies. Groundbreaking on the cable is expected to start in August with completion in October 2017.
This Is the World’s Oldest World’sinLongest, Message a Bottle
Deepest Tunnel Unveiled
It’s official: A year after retired German worker Marianne Winkler The postal 31-mile “Chunnel” connecting discovered a message in a bottle on the England to mainland Europe was no German island of Amrun, Guinness small engineering feat, but SwitzerWorldhas Records hasup confirmed it’s the land stepped the game. On world’s oldest at 108 years, four months, June 1, it began testing trains in the and 18 days. That deepest beats outtunnel the former world’s longest, and record holder by more than nine years. the $12 billion Gotthard Base TunGeorge Parker Bidder of the Marine nel cuts through solid rock as deep as Biological Association dropped 1,020 7,500 feet beneath the Alps and runs bottles off the coast of England beatween whopping 35.51906, miles long, reports 1904 and each containing NBC News. “It is an incredible project, a note promising that whoever found it awould huge be achievement,” says geotechnical awarded a shilling, reports the engineer Claire Smith, editor BritGuardian. Upon finding hers lastofApril, ain’s Ground Engineering magazine. Winkler spied a note inside: “Break the Allowing passenger to travel up bottle.” She tells the trains Plymouth Herald to twin (onefate, for her155mph, husbandthe tried to tunnels avoid that each direction) should reduce but they ultimately shattered thetravel vestimes between andpostcard, Milan from sel, removed theZurich enclosed and four-plus hours to instructions: 2.5, not to mention followed Bidder’s record reduce pollution it shifts from when and where as the bottle traffic was found and return the and cardmore to the in trucks to trains thanMBA doubles Plymouth. the hauling capacity on the region’s
north-south freight corridor to at least 44 million tons. The whole project, which now surpasses Japan’s 33.5-mile Seikan tunnel as the world’s longest, took 17 years to build and cost the equivalent of the 2012 London Olympics, as Swiss Info reports, as well as the lives of eight of the 2,600 workers. The giant boring There, the returned postcard left the machines themselves were as long as receptionist “somewhat confused,” rep four soccer fields. German ChancelGuy Baker tells the Independent, as Bidlor Angelaultimately Merkel, French der—who becamePresident president François Hollande, andinItalian PM of the MBA—had died 1954. OthMatteo Renzi will gather at a ritzy ers, however, recognized the message ceremony to inaugurate the new which route, from Bidder’s bottle experiment, which is set to open to passengers in allowed him to establish an east-to-west December. It isn’t until 2020, however, flow in the North Sea’s deep-sea current. that the full benefits be Baker saystunnel’s Bidder recorded a 55%will return realized when an opening at discovCeneri rate on the bottles, with many allows trains to who haulenjoyed tractor-trailers ered by fisherman the shilas tall as 13Winkler feet. Forreceived American ling reward. the comsame. parisons, houses enough “We foundthe an tunnel old shilling, I think we got it on to eBay,” says. of As84 forEmthe concrete spanBaker the height note, “it is one of the earliest of pire State buildings, and is examples roughly 20 atimes citizenlonger sciencethan project and will1.5-mile now go Boston’s on display somewhere.” “Tip” O’Neill Tunnel.
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EAST PROVIDENCE – Whether you’re seeking a casual spot to enjoy a relaxing lunch or family dinner, B. Pinelli’s Restaurant in East Providence is certainly worth a visit. “As we say in Italian, “Ben venuto alla mi famiglia–welcome to my family,” begins restaurant owner Bill Pinelli, who shares that he has enjoyed 28 years in the hospitality business and formerly owned several restaurants throughout the ocean state. “We’ve combined all of our flavors into one great restaurant,” he
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continues, adding that the bistro offers an expansive menu featuring Italian, Portuguese and Cape Verdean specialties. “We have some great chefs,” Pinelli observes, noting that in addition to the regular menu, the bistro also offers daily specials so there are always surprises when patrons walk through the door. The menu also includes many gluten-free options. Dinner selections include starters such as flatbreads and an Italian roulette, featuring eggplant stuffed
Photos By: Soozie Sundlun East Greenwich Photo with ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and spinach. Other appetizers include, calamari, clams or mussels zuppa, and a Lil’ Rhody antipasto board that includes sliced meats, select cheeses, marinated olives, Peppadew sweet peppers, flatbread points, and a spread of the day. Seafood entrees include the alwayspopular Cod Mozambique, a zesty combination of baked cod, flavored with sautéed Spanish onions, roasted red peppers and garlic, and served in a spicy saffron butter sauce over mashed potatoes.
Another crowd pleaser is the scallop risotto, a hearty dish featuring seared George’s Bank scallops served over a classic creamy risotto with roasted red peppers, mushrooms and asparagus.
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“We use only the finest seafood, fresh from the New Bedford docks,” Pinelli shares, adding that another popular menu item highlighting the bounty of the sea is the Pescatore, a taste bud tempting blend of shrimp, scallops, chopped clams and roasted red peppers, prepared in a garlic and Parmesan cream sauce and served over fettuccine. Patrons fond of “the classics” will enjoy “old school” Italian favorites, such as Mama B’s lasagna; traditional pasta topped with savory sauce and homemade meatballs, and Pasta Bolognese that features a hearty Bolognese meat sauce tossed with fettuccine and finished with Parmesan cheese. For those patrons with a lighter appetite, the bistro offers a variety of salads and sandwiches, including the Crabby Melt BLT, made with blue lump crab cakes, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and Cajun mayonnaise. Burger fans will enjoy The Smokehouse, a hearty Angus burger topped with melted caramelized onion cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, a sunny side up egg, and Jack Daniels barbeque sauce.
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All sandwiches are served with house-sliced potatoes. On Tuesdays, families from all over the East Bay gather at B. Pinelli’s for the bistro’s all-you-can-eat family style dinner. “Mangia, mangia, magnia,” Pinelli laughs, noting that the menu includes fresh salad, pasta, roasted herb chicken, french fries and rolls. The restaurateur adds that children eat free at the bistro every Tuesday and Sunday when they order from the kid’s menu, with the purchase of an adult entrée.
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The bistro has an impressive wine cellar that can comfortably host 70 people, and other rooms that can accommodate large business meetings, funeral collations, bridal showers, wedding anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, and other events. Pinelli adds that an on-site event coordinator can create an affordable menu to accommodate every type of gathering. In addition to hosting celebrations, the bistro also offers take-out event catering that can also be delivered by bistro personnel to an off-site location. Selections include a variety of beef and chicken entrees, lasagna, stuffed shells, eggplant parmesan, starches and vegetables, and Portuguese specialties such as Carne Alentejana – cubes of pork and potatoes prepared in a spicy tomato sauce and topped with littlenecks.
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Catered desserts include cookie and brownie trays, homemade cannolis and tiramisu. For more information, hours of operation and additional menu selections, visit the web site: http://bpinellis.com/, or visit the bistro’s Facebook page. Visit B. Pinelli’s Restaurant at 736 North Broadway, East Providence, RI. For reservations or information about catering, call (401) 270-7111.
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No Bake Insanely Rich Chocolate Cake
This is one of the most decadent and ultimate desserts. Many people hold a special place in their heart for anything chocolate. This cake can be prepared the night before you serve it. And, it is a perfect temptation for the chocolate lover! Just a small piece will satisfy even the biggest fans of chocolate cake. So, for a sweet ending to any party, or to surprise your family with something special and scrumptious; go to your kitchen and you will likely already have all of the ingredients to get it going. It may be rich and caloriefilled, but I promise; it will be worth every bite!
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7 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 5 tablespoons sugar 2/3 cup whole milk 1 cup (2 sticks), unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted for dusting Fresh whipped cream (optional) Put the chocolate in a medium bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the milk and 4 tablespoons of the sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stop stirring and cook until bubbles begin to form around the edges of the pan. Remove the pan from the heat. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Gradually whisk half of the hot milk into the yolk mixture. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, until it thickens slightly and reaches 180 degrees on a candy thermometer. Immediately pour the mixture over the chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate is melted. Add the butter, ½ tablespoon at a time, whisking until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Whisk in the vanilla. Oil a 6-inch round cake pan and scrape the batter into it, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 6 hour or overnight. To unmold the cake, carefully immerse the bottom and sides of the pan in hot water for a few seconds. Wipe the bottom and sides dry and unmold the cake onto a serving plate. Decorate the top of the cake by dipping a knife in hot water, wiping it dry, and running it across the surface of the cake in a wave pattern. Lightly dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder. Let the cake stand at room temperature for 45 minutes before serving. For a special addition, add a dollop of fresh whipped cream to each slice you serve.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes
By Kelly Paterson
Well, strawberry season is here, and there is no better way to celebrate it than to buy or even pick some local, fresh strawberries and whip up something yummy! Of course there are endless strawberry desserts out there and it’s never easy to choose just one. However, these strawberry cheesecake cupcakes are a great choice and perfect for any occasion, especially with Father’s Day around the corner; they are sure to be a hit! Ingredients: Graham Cracker Crust 18 graham crackers (save at least 2 for decoration) 8 tbsp. room temperature butter Cupcakes 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 12 tbsp. room temperature butter ½ tsp. salt 1 cup of sugar 1 tsp. vanilla ½ cup of sour cream 4 large egg whites 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped (plus half a cup for decoration) Cream Cheese Frosting 8-ounce package cream cheese 8 tbsp. butter 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted 1 tsp. vanilla 16 ShopInRI
Directions: Preheat oven to 360 degrees and prepare 10 large or 16 medium cupcake liners. For the Crust: Crumble crackers, either by crushing them in a large plastic bag with a mallet or other kitchen, or use a food processor. Next, mix butter until it is blended with graham cracker crumbs. Place cracker mix into cupcake liners and press down firmly using your fingers. In the oven, pre-bake cracker crust for 4 minutes. For the Cupcakes: Separate the eggs and beat only the whites until fluffy (approx. 3-4 minutes). Set aside. In a large bowl, mix butter and sugar. Next, blend in vanilla. In a smaller bowl, mix together flour, salt and baking soda. Add half of the flour mix to the butter and sugar mix. Then add the sour cream to the mix, and the rest of the dry mix using a hand mixer. Next, add in 1/3 of the egg whites to the batter until combined; then add the chopped strawberries and the rest of the egg whites. Fill each cupcake liner ¾ full and bake for 20 minutes. Let the cupcakes cool before frosting them. Frosting: Mix butter, cream cheese and vanilla. While still beating the mixture, add the powdered sugar until it is incorporated. Decorate each cooled cupcake with frosting, graham cracker crumbs and either whole strawberries or sliced strawberries. Keep stored in the refrigerator.
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Cucumber Gazpacho with Apples and Radishes
By Chef Adam Baffoni
Ingredients 4 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into chunks ½ small red onion, peeled and sliced Lemon juice, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste 2 radishes-cut into thin slices 1 Macoun apple, cut into thin slices
Scorching hot summer days always have me craving something cold and refreshing for lunch; and nothing is quite as refreshing as a good gazpacho made with fresh, local vegetables. Gazpacho is a chilled soup made from pureed vegetables, and it makes for an amazing lunch on a summer day. Traditionally, a gazpacho is made with tomatoes, and by late summer, Rhode Island has the most amazing heirloom tomatoes; but during the early summer weeks before the heirloom tomatoes are quite ready, I like to make gazpacho from cucumbers. This is an incredibly easy recipe that can be thrown together in a few minutes after a morning spent at the farmers market; making it great for a refreshing afternoon meal. Preparation Together, puree the cucumber, bell pepper and red onion in a food processor. Add a small amount of salt, pepper and lemon juice and puree again. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a little at a time until it tastes good to you. To serve, split between four bowls, top with a bit of black pepper and fresh slices of radishes and apples. ShopInRI 19
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Less than four miles from the hustle and bustle of Federal Hill, Rhode Islanders with a taste for authentic Italian cuisine can enjoy delicious, affordable meals at Johna’s Restaurant. With a casual, comfortable atmosphere perfect for lunch, dinner, drinks and special occasions, it is no surprise that Johna’s has been a rousing success in Johnston. Approaching the five-year mark of running their popular Killingly Street eatery, owners Andrea Merola DiMaio and Tait Znuj are proud to serve food inspired by family recipes to their loyal customers. “This is a comfortable restaurant,” Znuj said. “From the food to the staff, people feel very comfortable here. It’s like they’re at home – it’s not stuffy.” Merola DiMaio added that it is not unusual for strangers to become friends over a meal or a drink at the bar. “It’s just like going to your grandmother’s house,” Merola DiMaio continued. “We’re cooking for you – everything is made with love. And if somebody wants something special, we’ll make it for them, as long as we have the ingredients in-house.” Their commitment to pleasing their customers extends from the top down and from the front of the house to the back. Strict standards for quality are never compromised. “Every dish is made to order and prepared with care,” Znuj said. “It’s old school, made the right way. Nothing is pre-made except for our gravy and soups. That allows us to create special dishes and accommodate guests with dietary restrictions.”
With each dish served, Johna’s proves that quality and quantity are not mutually exclusive. They use only the finest ingredients and their sizable portions leave customers fully satisfied. Many of those fine ingredients come from neighboring businesses.
“We keep it all fresh and work with as many local producers as we can.” Merola DiMaio continued, noting Baffoni’s Poultry Farm, Buono’s Bakery and Fed-Rick Veal Co. as just a few of the local purveyors Johna’s works with on a regular basis. “It’s important to work with other businesses in Rhode Island and be a part of the community,” she concluded. Though choosing quality ingredients and offering huge portions may force some restaurants to raise prices beyond reason, Znuj was quick to note that guests will always be able to find Federal Hill dining at Killingly Street prices when they visit Johna’s. “We’re not here to shake our customers down,” Znuj said. “We want them to be happy with their experience and we want them to come back.” Johna’s is located at 659 Killingly Street in Johnston. For more information, like Johna’s Restaurant on Facebook or call 401-228-6299. ShopInRI 21
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Notes from the Cooker, Traveler, Master Gardener and Serious Sipper of Creative Cocktails
by Al Milukas
SLOPPY JOSÉ
The classic Sloppy Joe sandwich is easy enough to make from scratch. My version takes on a Mexican twist (hence the name Sloppy JosĂŠ), using seasoned taco meat and a great barbecue sauce. Putting them together with a sprinkling of Mexican cheese on a bun with lettuce and tomato makes for one sloppy but delicious sandwich!
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1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano 1 teaspoon paprika 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 Spanish onion, finely chopped olive oil 2 lbs. grass-fed ground beef
Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temp. If you store it in an airtight container in the fridge, it'll stay good for a few months.
Combine all the spice ingredients in a bowl. Saute the onions in a bit of olive oil until translucent. Add the beef and saute until cooked, mixing in the spice mixture a little at a time until you've used it all.
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For the sandwich... Take some of the taco meat and place it in a small non-stick pan and heat on medium. Squirt in as much of the barbecue sauce as you like, mixing thoroughly. Sprinkle some grated Mexican cheese on top. (I like Cotija, which is like a Mexican feta, but a bag of mixed cheeses works great, too.) Mix thoroughly, letting it all melt together into one warm, gooey mess. Throw it on a bun. Add lettuce, tomato, avocado slices, whatever you like!
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What makes you CRAWL out of bed in the morning? And I’m not talking about your alarm clock. How about the thought of a steaming hot cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast of your liking? Some prefer a light breakfast, while others desire a hearty meal to start their day. Either way, we’ve been told time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It gives us the energy we will need to complete our daily tasks. In Rhode Island, there are numerous breakfast spots that will satisfy whatever you crave. Amanda’s Kitchen Don’t let the size of Amanda’s Kitchen on Power Road in Pawtucket fool you. For a great deal, the best and efficient servers, and a freshly cooked, satisfying breakfast, Amanda’s Kitchen is the place for you. From a traditional breakfast to french toast filled with cream cheese and topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, you will be in breakfast heaven. As was best stated by a reviewer of this hot spot, “Somehow they keep the customer traffic moving and the food/coffee coming because every single staff person is working like a well oiled machine to get your breakfast in front of you”. Broadway Diner Broadway Diner is a hidden treasure located on North Broadway in East Providence. This restaurant was destined for success due to its owners’ accomplishments at breakfast destinations in Providence, Pawtucket, and Johnston. As a result, they decided to try their luck “over the bridge” and opened Broadway Diner. The staff is extremely friendly and courteous, and service is excellent, its space is bright and clean, coffee cups are always full, and parking is plentiful. For a standard greasy spoon diner experience, this is well above what you would expect in food quality, menu options, and decor. At Broadway Diner you will experience much more than what you anticipate. The Corner Cafe The Corner Cafe is located on Broadway in Newport. You may have to endure a wait, but your experience will be well worth it. As best stated by a restaurant reviewer, “The flavors at Corner Cafe are a cross between that best feeling of your life and paradise. The setting of the cafe is New England charm. The energy in the establishment is everything I needed to start my day on a positive note. It’s like a bed and breakfast without the bed!” I believe that says it all! Sea Plane Diner The Sea Plane Diner located on Allens Avenue in Providence is a “O’Mahony” style diner that has been in existence since 1956. The fabulous food, superior service, and cheap price are just the beginning of why people flock to this old fashioned diner. And if there is anything that people are more finicky about than the food they eat, it is the environment in which it is served. This modern day “O’Mahony” dining car is more than just a casual eating place; it is the kind of place that people enthuse about and return to frequently, as proven at the Sea Plane Diner. 30 ShopInRI
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Cracker Barrel For a homestyle, comfort food breakfast with a southern flair, Cracker Barrel located in Coventry will surely be pleasing. Although a chain restaurant, you will not notice this when you experience its warmth and comfort. Cracker Barrel is know for its use of ingredients like Grade A farm fresh eggs, made from scratch Buttermilk Biscuits, Golden Delicious Fried Apples, Thick-Sliced Hickory-Smoked Bacon, Country or Sugar-Cured Ham and so much more. Their premium syrups or one of their warm fruit toppings and whipped cream are perfect additions to their homemade pancakes and french toast. A popular favorite is their country fried breakfast which includes eggs, biscuits, real butter and the best preserves, served with fried apples or hash brown casserole, and chicken fried chicken or country fried steak. Lighthouse Restaurant The Lighthouse Restaurant, located on Hartford Avenue in Johnston is an extremely popular place for a great breakfast. You will pull into the parking lot on any given day, and see that this eatery is rocking. You may think that you will have to wait to be seated, and I don’t know how they do it; but there is either a minimal wait time or none at all. The servers are super friendly which allows for an even more pleasant experience. The menu hosts traditional breakfast food as well as several tempting specials. The fresh ingredients, flavorful specials, and overall experience are what make this restaurant extremely well known and extra special. T’s Restaurant T’s Restaurant conveniently located on Park Avenue in Cranston, Post Road in East Greenwich, and Pt. Judith Road in Narragansett hosts a menu of breakfast food that is always made from fresh ingredients, servers that are always smiling, and food that is always abundant. There success is due in part to their motto of “Be brilliant at the basics.” This motto had to be on target since they have been in business for almost 25 years. Originally opened in Cranston in 1982, T’s was a booming restaurant business with great potential. There next move was to East Greenwich in 2007, and to Narragansett in 2012. Throughout the years, these businesses have overcome the economy’s obstacles and come out on the side of success, due in part to their willingness to continue to enhance the menu with new flavors, health conscious offerings, allergy alerts, kids menus that were fun and flavorful and becoming more growth friendly. So try one of the three locations and enjoy your breakfast experience, as have so many others throughout the years. West Side Diner At the West Side Diner, located on Westminster Street in Providence, you can expect a traditional diner experience with a twist of flair. Owned by experienced and successful restaurateurs, they have brought this restaurant in an up and coming area to a new level. The flourishing neighborhood allows for a menu that will tempt and surprise you, with fresh ingredients for choices such as Crab Cake Benedict, Salmon Benedict, S’mores Waffles, as well as the typical breakfast fare. At the West Side Diner, you will be more than pleasantly surprised with your breakfast experience. By: Julia Romano
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Eat clean, live lean; that is the motto of Project LeanNation. So what exactly is Project LeanNation you ask? Well, they refer to themselves as a fully prepared macro nutrient balanced meal service, and essentially, a meal program with a meal prep service and a meal prep business. John Grayko owns and oversees all operations at Project LeanNation’s Cranston facility. He says that the concept was developed about five years ago in upstate New York. It started out with some of John’s friends, and as it grew, John became more affiliated with the business and brought it to RI, where he established the production and corporate location. That was back in July 2014, and at that time, it was just John and a head chef producing food for 29 clients, weekly. Now, almost two years later, they have 24 employees and are serving upwards of 450 clients weekly. The company has experienced tremendous growth, and services the athletic community, as well as the weight management community. 36 ShopInRI
Project LeanNation is not like your typical meal plan program. They do not require registration fees or charge for cancellation. They do not make you sign a contract of any kind. And, they don’t have weekly meetings, as do other meal programs. They are there to provide you with the meal plans you need to help you achieve what
works best for the client. Obviously, the weekly program keeps you on a regimented schedule, and it is for six days and allows for a one-day break from the program to enjoy some of your favorite foods in moderation. The partial week is for those who want to have at least one clean meal each day. So for instance, if you’re a parent and you have children, you may want to eat breakfast and dinner with your family, but at work; the program allows you to eat clean. It will provide you with healthy options rather than unhealthy ones. The whole magic behind this program is that the choices are completely up to the client. The more a person invests, the more they get back in return. Project LeanNation is available to provide guidance and the tools to achieve your goals.
you want, and in the process of all this; you will hopefully obtain some knowledge about portion control and structure.
There is a large mixture of age groups involved in Project LeanNation. It has served a wide array of people, from teenagers to elders. They also have a strong military, police and firefighter clientele following because they are required to stay fit. In addition, they offer a first responders’ discount.
Project LeanNation offers a full week of nutrition or a partial week, referred to as a half box, depending on what
When it comes to the food they serve, they keep a constant variety flowing, so that it’s never boring. The program features a rotating eight-week menu. The entrees for your first week won’t be served again until week nine. Within this macro nutrient program, which has a balance of proteins, carbs, and fats, they are cooking with everything you would in your kitchen, while making everything as wholesome as possible. They prepare such items as boneless skinless chicken breast, ground turkey, lean cuts of beef and more, throughout the meat section. As for the carbs, they offer regular potatoes and sweet potatoes, cous cous, quinoa, white rice, brown rice and at times, pasta. When it comes to veggie sources, they have everything from peas and carrots, to spinach and brussel sprouts, asparagus, and more. Project LeanNation’s meal plans are affordable, and because they are made on location, they don’t have to ship the meals far, allowing them to have lower shipping costs then most meal plan companies. You may also prefer to pick up the meal plans at their facility if that method works better for you. All of the entrees come frozen, and can be heated up via microwave, skillet or oven. When asked about Project LeanNation, John says, “It is a high protein program, which is great for the fitness community to help repairmuscle and help with muscle recovery,
and yet, weight management people also find it beneficial. We are available to help people find a new relationship with food, and also establish some guidelines on how nutrition can become a lifestyle.” Project LeanNation’s goal is for people to understand nutrition in a different light, and to learn how to balance food in a way that they will feel satisfied and healthier, but still be able to eat the things they would at home (in moderation, of course). With this program, no one will force you to work out, and you should be able to attain results without it. However, they strongly feel that mild to moderate exercise will provide faster results. John said that the program currently has a lot of clients who are already physically fit, but stick with it because they like the convenience of the meals, and they don’t always have the time to cook a tasty, balanced meal. Those who are using the gym to shed some pounds along with participating in the program enjoy it because it is exactly what they need to help them get to the weight they want, while always feeling full. John thoroughly enjoys his job and loves that they sell a product that really helps people. He states, “We don’t believe we have a niche client base; our niche is anybody who wants to eat clean and healthy.” If you are interested in Project LeanNation, please visit its Facebook page at facebook.com/ projectleannationrhodeisland or call 401-270-3800. ShopInRI 37
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Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House
‘The Little Clam Shack That Could’
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If this were a movie trailer, it would start with the movie trailer guy’s voice intoning, “One man, one clam shack, and a vision.” But life is not like the movies; and so the story of Iggy’s Boardwalk Lobster and Clam House in Oakland Beach is a bit more complex than that. “I started working when I was 12, with my father, Gaetano,” says David Gravino, who co-owns Iggy’s with his sister, Mary Ann Soares. Gravino and his father worked together at the current site of the Boardwalk back when it was Gus’. A tiny 400-square foot building, Gus’ was a popular place all summer long for beachgoers and locals. But 400 square feet—that’s tight. When 40 ShopInRI
Gravino’s father and mother, Sally, had the chance to buy the business that included Gus’ and Mrs. Gus’ next door, they took the doughboy and pizza business, and expanded it to a clam shack. But what should they name the new place? Gaetano Gravino’s license plate was “Ig6,” and the name Iggy’s just presented itself. And so, with a name, a sweet location overlooking Greenwich Bay, and great clam cake and doughboy recipes, a local institution was born. Iggy’s Doughboys & Chowder House proved to be an instant favorite. Things were going well when David Gravino was in college at Johnson and Wales, but then his father fell ill. Shortly before Gaetano graduated, Gravino
passed away. Prior to his passing, Gravino asked his son to take over the business after he died. “Gee, I don’t know, Dad,” was David’s answer. Fortunately for the rest of us, he came around to the idea and continued the family business with his sister and mother, buying the buildings that Iggy’s occupied, as well as opening a second location in Narragansett. Rhode Islanders take their clam cakes and doughboys seriously, and the competition is pretty stiff among the state’s clam shacks and restaurants. But Gravino didn’t start working in the restaurant business at 12 for nothing. He knows his people. And they
love good food, fresh and simply prepared, at reasonable prices, with efficient, friendly service. And since 1989, that’s exactly what Iggy’s has given them. Over time, the family started selling Iggy’s mixes for doughboys and clam fritters, opened the Narragansett location, and renovated and expanded the Oakland Beach site. They purchased The Beachcomber in Oakland Beach and opened an ice-cream stand. Iggy’s Creamery features 40 flavors of Gifford’s Ice Cream, made by a family business in Maine. (Giffords even makes a special flavor just for Iggy’s — coffee cookie dough.) The Creamery opened last summer and the lines started to form on day one, at mid-morning; and on any warm day, the business does not let up. Gravino’s invention, the Iggy’s Doughboy Sundae—three scoops of ice cream, chocolate and caramel sauce, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry served atop three warm doughboys-- has been a big hit, for obvious reasons.
At the center of all of this is Iggy’s Boardwalk Lobster and Clam House. Opened a year ago, the Boardwalk is a full-service restaurant that offers indoor and outdoor dining. The exterior is contemporary nautical, with crisp gray and white siding, mahogany accents on the deck, and a boardwalk that leads around back to a deck that overlooks Greenwich Bay and Oakland Beach. The gazebo and deck feature full service and a well-stocked bar. A cocktail and some fresh oysters from the raw bar, or a glass of wine and lobster (you can choose from seven different preparations)—it’s hard to imagine a more pleasant place on a summer afternoon or evening. The view alone is worth a million bucks. The views from inside are equally pretty. Each table in the tastefully done interior has a view of the bay; the décor is simple, clean, and comfortable. The menu is priced well and has traditional
Rhode Island seafood and Italian favorites—a real balance of northern and southern Rhode Island cuisines. The food has been receiving super reviews from the press and patrons, and with the outdoor space to set up tents and accommodate large parties and receptions, the Boardwalk has been booking events at a steady rate. On a recent Saturday morning, Gravino stood on the deck, supervising preparations for the Doughboy Dash, a fundraiser for the A-T Children’s Project that Iggy’s was sponsoring the next day. A huge white tent was being erected; the Governor was expected to attend. Lines were already forming for the Creamery and Chowder House, and staff members were bustling about. “In an hour, we’ll be jammed,” Gravino said, smiling. Not bad for what used to be a tiny little clam shack on Oakland Beach.
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Gina M. Sabitoni-Arakelian Mrs. Rhode Island America Written By: Gina M. Sabitoni-Arakelian On April 9, 2016 at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Ledyard CT… I believed I could and I Did.... I believe Dreams come true... I believe you are never too old to set a goal I believe You can be Fifty and Fabulous.... I was so proud to be a contestant in the Mrs. Rhode Island America Pageant, representing the Town of Johnston as Mrs. Johnston, and succeeded in winning the title of Mrs. Rhode Island America- 2016. I am now fortunate enough to go on to the Mrs. America pageant, to be held at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas Nevada from August 20-27, 2016. I first and foremost want to thank my great friend, Stephanie Marie Paolissi, for believing and encouraging me to become a contestant; you inspired me to follow my dream. I am truly grateful for your friendship, and excited to share my journey with you! Love You! I could not have achieved or even experienced this fabulous venture without my many sponsors. I cannot even begin to express my appreciation to each and every one of you. I am so happy to have each of you share in my exciting endeavor; therefore, I wish to express my sincerest gratitude to the following: A Custom Car Stereo Center, Law Office of Paul J. DiMaio, Joseph Ballirano, Esq., John Verdecchia, Esquire, George A. Lazzareschi Jr., President - Dog House Powerlifting, Glenn & Josephine Galasso, Northeast Autobody, Hartford Muffler & Brakes, Motorhead Magazine, John & Bernice Chiamello, Carlo & Sherry Paglarini and Family, and so many friends! Additionally, there are so many others that contributed to my fabulous experience for whom I must make mention: • To Nana Di: You always knew I could do it and you are such a motivating force in my life! Love You!
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• To the judges: Thank you for allowing me to “Define the Crown”! I am honored to represent the State of Rhode Island and looking forward to the year ahead as Mrs. Rhode Island 2016! • To Directors Elaine and Ray Paolo: Thank you for an amazing pageant experience! Cannot wait to work together again! XO • To Calma Salon: Thank you for the “Glam” and bringing out my Fabulousness; my hair and makeup were fierce! Loved both! • To My Gees: Love, Love, Love you!! Thank you for your support. Never give up on your goals and dreams!! Mrs. Rhode Island America 2016 Gina M Sabitoni-Arakelian received her Bachelor of Science degree from Roger Williams College, majoring in Para legalism, and a minor in business management. I am a strong, independent, hard working woman who loves her family with devotion. For the past 19 years I have worked as an administrative assistant for the RI Laborer’s District Council and the RI Judicial, Professional and Technical Employees’ Local Union 808, both affiliates of the Laborers’ International Union of North America. I have volunteered and continue to volunteer and support
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about it, the more I wanted to do it for myself. Being 100% Italian, and proud of my heritage and the Italian culture, I knew that I could be a fine representative for Italian beauty and culture. As a young girl, I would always watch the pageants with Nana DiMuccio, whom always has, and continues to be, such a motivating force in my life. Therefore; it was absolutely necessary to talk with Nana, to get her thoughts on my attempt to capture RI Mrs. Italia. Nana impressed upon me the extra confidence to go forward with submitting my application, a few pictures, and a registration fee, for official entry to the RI Mrs. Italia coronation ceremony.
various charities such as Team Jenna, The American Cancer Society, The American Thyroid Association, Almost Home Rescue, Gary Balletto Fund, Making Strides for Breast Cancer, Meeting Street School, the Melissa Delmonico Scholarship Fund, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Ocean State, Feed 1000, Johnston Police Explorers, Post #405, Endometriosis Foundation of Rhode Island, St. Mary School, Bishop Hendricken High School Inner City Scholarship Fund, the Little Heroes Fund, The Tomorrow Fund, Children’s Wishes, Make A Wish Foundation of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, the MAE Foundation, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Sandra Fedeli Memorial Scholarship Foundation to study abroad in Italy, and The Victoria Alviti Music Foundation.
I am a notary public and presently serve as the treasurer to the Johnston Police Department Explorers, Post # 405. I am also the secretary-treasurer for the Johnston Street Machines, a non profit car cruise – “Cruizin for a Cause”, created by President Gary Maddocks, Jr., Vice-President George Arakelian, Jr., and Sergeant at Arms, Anthony Ferranti. I am also a proud member of the Italo-American Club of Rhode Island. Back in 2013, I was reading an advertisement from Pat Paolino Cruz. She was conducting a search for Rhode Island’s Miss Italia representatives for several age divisions, to showcase an Italian beauty and culture pageant. I thought I would really enjoy receiving this honor, but I had some reservations. It had been such a long time (since I was a teenager) since I had participated in any type of pageant or modeling experience. As I continued to think
The coronation event took place on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at D’Vine Restaurant (located on Historic Federal Hill) and was hosted by Barbara Morse Silva and Malia Cruz, and the standing Miss RI Teen Italia. All of the contestants were presented with interview questions; and a panel of judges made their determination of the winner based on all of the qualities that represented Italian beauty and culture. It was a beautiful celebration and a great experience. As a result, I was proudly crowned as the first Mrs. RI Italia to represent Italian beauty and culture in the State of Rhode Island. I am so honored to represent my Italian heritage as Rhode Island’s Mrs. Italia because I am an Italian girl who grew up in the Knightsville area of Cranston, where my neighbors were all my relatives, aunts, uncles, cousins, and Nana and Papa DiMuccio, who lived right across the street. Having loving and supportive parents and my Italian grandparents as my neighbors, most certainly shaped and taught me about growing up Italian. The biggest lesson I learned is that Italian life is all about La famiglia, mangiare, e amore! (In English, meaning the family, food and love!) Gina resides in Johnston with her husband of 22 years, George Arakelian, Jr., along with their two children, George III (19) and Giavanna (14). ShopInRI 45
Several years ago, I was invited to a summer party in Newport. It was an all day affair and lasted into the night. The temperature was extremely hot and although there was a tent, the atrocious humidity overpowered the protection of the tent.
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was dressed in a wool navy blazer, and a nice coordinating pair of wool slacks. The truth is, I didn’t wear cotton or linen for fear it might wrinkle. As I arrived at the party, I was immediately uncomfortable because of good old Rhode Island’s oppressive, summertime humidity. Because of the heat, I started to sweat and after awhile, I decided to remove my jacket. I realized that this was a mistake because once I removed my jacket it was obvious that I had a significant amount of sweat that I didn’t want to show the other guests. I decided to tough it out for the rest of the day and put my jacket back on. For guys who have to wear suits daily, summer can be a great challenge. There are solutions, however; and modern-day technology has made it possible to opt for interesting new fabrics which are comfortable, durable and fashionable. Many years ago, guys wore poplin or seersucker suits on hot days. At that time, we sold many poplin suits but in this day and age, they appear dated to the younger generation. Additionally, there were a mere three colors available- khaki, tan, and navy. Seersucker suits were only available in navy stripes and tan stripes. There was also the tropical weight suit, a lightweight wool fabric, usually in tan or light grey.
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In stores, there were little more than these suits available. If you check out any movie made in the forties or fifties, what I am saying will be apparent. Since then, the options for fabrics and colors of suits have changed and have now increased dramatically. At Franklin Rogers, we offer super 150’ suits from Bresciani Suits of Italy, with fabrics that are as light as a feather. We also have micro fiber suits by Versace that are so light and comfortable; it’s as you are wearing nothing at all. Another option that we offer is a full range of Enzo linen suits, in a host of colors. New fabrics now available are made from wrinkle resistant linen and cotton. These suits are available in royal blue and sea foam green. They are slim fitting and Euro-style, as well as colorful and downright handsome! We also carry a host of lightweight unlined linen and cotton jackets that are great for an afternoon at the Newport Grand Concourse or a day at a musical festival. The jackets that we carry are lightweight, comfortable and versatile, and are ideal when coordinated with lightweight cotton or linen pants, and even jeans. So don’t forget, when you need great clothes for summertime work or play, visit our store and you will be satisfied! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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The two women always had a mutual love for fashion and frequently envisioned designing a collection together in the hopes of empowering women in their entrepreneurial abilities. The two women are thrilled to finally have their own collection ready for the world of fashion. They hope to create a vehicle of empowerment for young, inspiring women. The Élan Rose Collection was created from the core values of honesty, integrity, respect, elegance and kindness. As women, self-respect and self-worth are key elements to a woman’s strength. Élan Rose was designed to be versatile and comfortable for working women who look for an elegant and chic look.
Faria and Arzina’s mission is to see their brand successful, not only in the USA, but also globally. They want their brand to be recognized for their own unique style within their mission of empowering young women through elegance and modesty for both the traditional Muslim woman, as well as the non-Muslim woman. The Elan Rose Collection will be debuting its very first modest swimwear line as the opening designer of StyleWeek SWIM held on June 12, 2016 on the Rooftop at the Providence G. As a StyleWeek veteran, Elan Rose is anticipated to have quite an impact on the attendees. You can find The Elan Rose Collection at NUDE, located in The Arcade, Providence. ShopInRI 47
The Amazing Feminine Allure of Dark Blonde Hair
By Christine Gonsalves
Hi folks, I hope this article finds you prosperous and in good health, but mostly in good health! For this month’s beauty tips, I would like to talk about the absolutely gorgeous allure of dark blonde hair! When a few rays of light, hit a head of beautiful dark blonde hair, you will immediately see that its color is really a tint of brown with golden flecks for structure and sophistication. At Chrissy’s, we know how to achieve this alluring hair color and how to care for dark blonde hair because we do it all the time! There is certainly nothing dull about dark blonde hair. The soft yet light warmth of this color creates an air of natural elegance and femininity. It would be hard not to give dark blonde hair a second look, especially if the haircut allows the hair to move freely as magical whimsical streaks appear and add visual texture. Dark blonde hair has a way of framing your face softly, without overwhelming your face and makeup.
Beware: You may have previously colored your hair blonde or added light streaks to it. These color treatments involve bleaching, which extracts the natural red pigments from hair. As a result, the dark blonde color application may not exactly provide the expected color result. After coloring your hair dark blonde, you may add a few highlights and you will absolutely not believe the fantastically gorgeous results!! How to Care for Dark Blonde Hair This is where color protection shampoos come in. Aside from conditioning the hair, they also protect the full beauty and intensity of your hair color. Makeup Tips for Women with Dark Blonde Hair *Dark blonde is a soft, naturally looking color. Using nude makeup sparingly will deepen this naturally beautiful appearance. *Light complexions in combination with cool dark blonde hair look particularly nice with a little rosecolored blush. *Warm dark blonde hair calls for bronze blush on light skin. *Styling and attitude can bring out the bolder side of wearing dark blonde hair. *Makeup choices also determine whether you want to look feminine or sassy.
How to Color Your Hair Dark Blonde
*Neutral colors work best in combination with dark blonde hair.
The natural color of your hair should be in the range between light blonde and medium brown, therefore; allow your hairdresser to have a close look at your natural hair color, before you decide on a cool or warm dark blonde tone.
*Flashy colors simply do not look harmonious next to the soft tones of dark blonde hair.
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*Gold, ochre, and brown are ideal makeup colors for women wearing warm tones of dark blonde hair.
*Both the hair and the complexion will show a warm glow. *Cooler silvery makeup colors work well with the cooler tones of dark blonde hair. OOooops, as usual, I’m almost out of room, so I hope you stay healthy and prosperous, but mostly healthy, and I’ll see you next month, and remember, “If your hair is not becoming to you, then maybe you should be coming to us” where Classy meets Sassy! -Chrissy
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Wakefield, Lots to Celebrate Recently, I have been spending a lot of time in Wakefield. I have to say, I didn’t realize what I’ve been missing. Wakefield is a great, quaint little town, yet so much fun! Wakefield is a village in the town of South Kingstown, Rhode Island, and the commercial center of the town. Together with the village of Peacedale, it is treated by the U.S. Census as a component of the census-designated place identified as WakefieldPeacedale, Rhode Island. The Wakefield village center along Main Street, (old Boston Post Road) between Belmont Avenue and Columbia Street, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 as the “Wakefield Historic District. The district is significant for being an early commercial and industrial center. Wakefield was a focus for settlement due to its location on the Saugatucket River and the old Post Road, which was laid out early in the 18th century. Settlement began in the early 18th century, with establishment of a small mill on the Saugatucket River. A tavern and stagecoach stop was established in 1745 and a snuff mill was built around 1765. The textile industry began to become an important source of economic activity in 1807 when a carding mill was established on the Saugatucket River. By 1822, the village had about 60 residents and consisted of nine houses, a store, the carding mill, a grist mill, a saw mill, and a blacksmith shop. A Baptist church was built in 1830 and an Episcopal church followed in 1840. The local textile mill continued to operate and expand through the 19th century, but in the mid-century, as nearby Peacedale grew as a manufacturing center and factories. Beginning in the late 1950s, commercial activity in Wakefield migrated away from the central business district to new commercial areas on the periphery of the community. As of 1984, the village was considered the largest shopping area in South County.
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Downtown Wakefield Thursday, July 12, 2016 5-9 pm On July 12th, downtown Wakefield will be alive with the following: Shops, businesses and restaurants will be offering specials and fun events all evening. Have a glass of wine, a great dinner, listen to music, get a henna tattoo. Enjoy the sparkle of river fire, take a ride on the horse drawn wagon, walk the street and discover all the hidden treasures of downtown Wakefield! Artists will be selling their wares on the street too. This is a not to be missed event! There will be lots of chances to win great raffle prizes at many participating shops too! This is a great night to socialize, shop, see old friends, make new friends, and overall have memorable night. So, whether you’re a resident of Wakefield, or looking for something fun and different, grab your friends and head down town. Ladies night is not to be missed! Park at Belmont Market and take the free trolley downtown to the hidden treasures of downtown Wakefield! Artists will be selling their wares on the street too. Do not miss out on this event!
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By Hannah Burke
A new day and a new age of superhero movies have dawned upon us. Batman VS Superman: Dawn of Justice, Doctor Strange, X-Men Apocalypse, Deadpool, and Suicide Squad. Now, one of the most known storylines in the entire Marvel Universe is coming to the big screen. Captain America: Civil War. The movie starts off slow and casual with a hint of mystery. Captain America (Chris Evans) and his team, Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Falcon (Anthony Mackie), and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), are on a hunt for a villainous terrorist by the name of Crossbones (Frank Grillo) who is on an insane rampage to find a biochemical weapon. The team travels to Lagos, Nigeria where Crossbones breaks into the Institute for Infectious Diseases (using a dump truck) to steal the weapon; and the battle ensues. Crossbones escapes with the weapon, but not before he and Captain America fight one on one in an epic battle. Crossbones goes kamikaze and blows himself up, but not before Wanda ejects him into the air, but at a cost. The upper floor of the building explodes, killing innocents. The group returns to the Avengers complex, where Wanda is consumed with the guilt that she was the one responsible for killing all the people. Steve comforts her, and so does Vision, who has become adorably human-like, caring for Wanda and wearing sweaters. Meanwhile, Tony (Robert Downey JR.) is giving a speech at MIT, where he is approached by a grieving mother whose son was killed in Sokovia. Tony decides that the Avengers need more restraint, so he brings in the Secretary of State, Thaddeus Ross (William Hurt). He shows the Avengers a pact called the “Sokovia Accords”. The treaty states that the Avengers would be under United Nations control and fight for world safety,
only at their direction. The rift grows, and the team becomes divided. Wanda, Steve, Natasha, and Sam don’t want to sign the treaty. But Tony, Rhodes, and Vision do; even Natasha eventually sides with Tony. Steve receives a heart-breaking message that one of his friends has died and leaves. Natasha goes to the United Nations meeting in Vienna. While there, she meets the king of Wakanda, T’Chaka ( John Kani) and his son, T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman). However, there is a bombing and T’Chaka is killed. T’Challa learns that Bucky (Sebastian Stan) may be responsible. Then, there is a great highway chase scene. Steve and Falcon are captured, but then another ally helps them all escape. Then Steve plans his next move. Tony confines Wanda to the Avenger compound to “keep her safe” under Vision’s watch. Then Hawkeye ( Jeremy Renner) shows up, saying that “I retire for 5 minutes and everything goes to sh*$”. He convinces Wanda to go with him, and she agrees, overpowering Vision and escaping. The team meets at the Leipzig/Halle Airport and the fight ensues. Along the way, Tony picks up some friends like Spider-Man (Tom Holland), Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Black Widow, Rhodes, and Vision. Steve, however, collected Wanda, Hawkeye, Bucky, Sam, and newbie Antman (Paul Rudd). Overall, the movie was amazing. The ending was such a plot twist; I barely expected it. Thankfully, everyone survives. There were so many awesome cameos and funny jokes (‘Table of one for Tony Stank’) that it was just the perfect amount of jokes and seriousness. Overall, I give the movie a 6 out of 6 diamonds for just being amazing. Rated PG-13 for minor swearing, blood, and violence.
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Chiropractors Are Not All The Same! I recently had the privilege of meeting chiropractor, Dr. Barbara Hess. Let me repeat, privilege! People have jobs and that’s life. Most of us have to work. Once in a while you meet someone who really loves what they do and it’s obvious that their passion means more than money. They do it because it’s what they love and/or they want to help people. That’s Dr. Barbara Hess. I met her and instantly sensed that she was compassionate and cares about everyone that walks into her office. Dr. Hess has been in business since 1993 and calls her practice “Heath Matters” for a reason, because to her, your health matters! In a statement made by Dr. Hess, “Health Matters is about incorporating a cohesive program that encompasses chiropractic care (passive care) and a patient’s participation (active care). Chiropractic care involves promoting healing on a cellular level with laser therapy, massage therapy addressing the muscles, traction for the neck and back to improve mobility, along with hands on mobilization and manual manipulation/adjustments. A patient’s active involvement includes performing home exercises targeting their individual needs, as well as supplementation and healthy meal planning that involves 3 decades of metabolic research by Dr. Layman.” You do not get all that from a traditional chiropractor. Again, 64 ShopInRI
Dr. Hess truly cares about each individual and knows that even though the “medical issue” may be the same by text book for two patients, she understands everybody and every “body” is different. As result, she not only knows how to focus in on the patient’s issue, she is willing to do whatever it takes to help heal the patient. More about Dr. Hess: Dr. Hess studied at Charles University in Prague, Chez Republic for a diploma in spinal and muscle-skeletal rehabilitation. As an athlete, she has participated in the Chicago marathon, placing in the top 20%. She also is a recipient of titles in Rhode Island and Massachusetts in the all natural body building and physique shows, which required meal and supplementation planning, for ultimate, optimal results. This has allowed her to personally experience, first hand, how to help patients
on all levels, and with conditions such as Parkinson ’s disease, spinal degeneration, motor vehicle and work related injuries, sport injuries, etc. She also compensates for patients who are truly financially destitute, or without insurance to cover chiropractic treatment. She sets aside time to care for every patient and worries about logistics later. Not too many people, let alone doctors will do that. If you or anyone you know is in need of chiropractic care, Health Matters is your answer. Dr. Barbara Hess can be reached at: Health Matters New England 2464 Pawtucket Ave East Providence, RI 02914 (401) 743-1192 (401) 434-3166 I am grateful to Dr. Barbara Hess for allowing me to write this article and for all she does for her patients.
Warm Weather? Try This Beach Workout By: Stacie Venagro 2014 World Miss Fitness America and Miss Fitness
With the weather getting warmer, why keep your workout inside? Let’s take it to the beach! Enjoy this beach workout below. WARM-UP A warm up is necessary to increase blood flow and oxygen to the muscles. This increases flexibility, decreases injury, and decreases fatigue. Increase water intake when working out in the sun. 10-20 reps each Push-ups Squat to Stand Lateral Lunge Side Plank 30 sec each Hip Bridge 30 sec each STRENGTH TRAINING All these exercises will provide a different stimulus to your muscles. This workout will definitely keep your strength levels and fitness tuned until you get back into the gym. BWT Exercises: When finished, rest for two minutes and then repeat series. Squats 1x20 Lunges 1x10 each leg Sit-up 1x40 Close Grip Push-up 1x10 Toe Raises 1x20 Reverse Lunges 1x20 Scissor Kicks 1x40 Supermans 1x20 Single Leg Hip Extensions 2x10 CONDITIONING The sand provides an unstable surface which will challenge your nervous system. You will feel the added difficulty in the first couple of reps. Option 1: 1) Sprint 5 yards in sand then back to start, then 10 yards, then 15 covering 60 yards total. Try to do this in less than 20 seconds 2-3 reps 2) Repeat -this time back peddling in between sprints. Example: sprint 5 yards and back peddle back, etc. 2-3 reps 3) Repeat-this time shuffling between sprints. Option 2: Do these drills in waist deep water for 20-30 yards each. Repeat when finished. 1) High knee run. 2-3 sets 2) Butt Kicks. 2-3 sets 3) Squat jumps 10-20 reps 4) Backwards run 2-3 sets 5) Lateral Shuffle 2-3 sets Remember to cool down by ending this with a nice walk on the beach. Stay hydrated.
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For The Love Of The Run
those people who handles the lows with dignity, and uses those “experiences” as strength builders. Geoff ’s Story:
Last month I wrote an article on how to become a runner. Anyone can be a runner. This article is about runner Geoff Smith, two- time Boston Marathon champion. If you’ve physically done the training, if you’ve mentally done the training, you ARE ready and nothing will stop you. That’s how Geoff Smith thinks and was thinking when running the Boston Marathon to victory. Geoff ’s career, like many, was filled with highs and lows; yet he’s one of
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Geoff earned a heartbreaking second place at the finish line after leading the 1983 New York City Marathon for 26 miles, in his first attempt at the marathon distance ( 2:09:08 which was a world record time for a debut marathon at the time). This resulted in Geoff coming back to Providence College and training harder for his first Boston Marathon the following spring, which would also act as his Olympic trial for the British Olympic team. What originally brought him to Providence was a 10 year firefighter career in Liverpool, and a dislike for his schooling. Geoff was fortunate to be invited to study at Providence College on a sports scholarship. So at the age of 26, he found himself in Providence Rhode Island. He went on to enjoy his time at PC and graduated with a degree in management and a Mas-
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ters Degree in Business Administration. He has remained in Southern New England and raised his family here, working as a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch, as well as teaching special needs students and then working full time as a race director. Nothing less than victory would secure his place for the Olympic Marathon in LA in 1984. On a cold, wet, and windy day, he defied the odds and ran solo from Hopkinton to Boston, winning by 4 1/2 minutes. After this win, Geoff was a favorite to win the marathon event at the Olympics. Geoff ’s dream was shattered six days before the marathon when he became ill and during the race he had to drop out at the half way point. Geoff walked way disappointed and upset, yet he focused his energy not on feeling sorry for himself, but on his next goal of defending Boston. The Boston Marathon was still fighting the rest of the world about prize money and professional athletes. While the rest of Geoff ’s peers turned up their noses at Boston and went to other
657 North Main St. Providence RI 02904 races that paid them, Geoff stood firm and chose to run Boston and break the world record. His training was going well and was indicating a very fast time. In the best shape of his life, Geoff stood on the line with the only competition being the clock. He went directly to the lead on that very hot and humid afternoon in 1985. The world was witness to the most dramatic event as he began to cramp up after Heartbreak Hill. He cramped so much so he had to walk, however; his time was so fast for the first 20 miles that even though he walked, jogged and slowly worked his way back to a run, he defended his victory and won the Boston Marathon for the second time! At the time he was ranked as one of the top 5 marathon runners in the world. Unfortunately, Geoff then had a bad fall while training in 1990 for the USA marathon championships in preparation for the US Olympic marathon trials; and this was a career ending injury. The doctors told him “Your running days are over. Your hip is bone on bone and in an advanced state of arthritis”. This dire prognosis, not being able to run, was dealt with by walking away from running almost completely. A few years ago, after 20 years and 2 hip replacements, Geoff realized he still missed running, and decided to take a leap of faith and come back to the sport he loved and missed so much. He started to organize road races and as a result, he started to run again. The feeling, the emotions and the excitement were stronger than ever. His belief is that you don’t realize how much you missed something that has been abruptly taken away; and with
Geoff ’s type of determination you can find it again. Maybe you find it in different way but you find it. If you participate in one of Geoff ’s races, you will usually see him laughing and cheering on runners, and often times jumping into the race next to you! On June 10th, Geoff will be co-directing a race in Quonset, Rhode Island. This is a 4 miler you can read about at www.airshowrun.com. He also has a half marathon series in New England, entitled the New England Half Marathon Grand Prix. Let me add; these races are directed by two of the most experienced runners and race directors in our area-Charles Breagy and Geoff Smith. Geoff ’s next half marathon race, part of the Grand Prix series, is the Narragansett Bay half marathon on July 24th. Last year, Amby Burfoot, another Boston Marathon Champion ran; and we hope to see him again. Geoff will be running and is bringing in one of his best friends, former marathon world record holder, Steve Jones, a New York, London, Chicago and Toronto marathon champion. People pay thousands of dollars to
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participate in running camps or on running vacations with the elite. Here you have a chance to run with legends of the sport, as well as true gentlemen! Although originally from Liverpool, which he still considers home, we are so proud to consider Geoff Smith a true Southern New Englander. For all New Englanders, Rhode Runner is not only a great place to be fitted for running shoes; it is the venue that Geoff uses for all tee shirt and bib pick ups for RunRhody races. They have been instrumental is supporting not only races in New England, but supporting and outfitting runners as well. They also offer group runs, beginner running group coaching, yoga and running form classes. They have a huge selection of running shoes, athletic clothing for men and women, and all the pre and post nutrition snacks your body needs to be and remain healthy. Geoff is an amazing example of mental toughness and determination at its best! Keep Running Geoff !
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We can’t wait to welcome summer in Wickford! SHOP FOR LET’S READ: WICKFORD will support Let’s Read RI’s mission to give students incentives to read more, provide opportunities to receive free summer reading books, and ultimately to earn college scholarships. Although the program was begun in North Kingstown the goal is to take Let’s Read RI statewide!
June 2 The first WICKFORD VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET of the season is June 2nd from 1-5pm in the town parking lot on Brown Street. Not many farmers markets can boast a waterfront location but ours can! Wander by and sea what’s for dinner! A few of the things you will find at the market include: locally grown produce, fresh baked breads and treats, pickles and preserves, salad dressings, and a coffee truck to keep you going through the rest of the day! Thursday June 2 is also WICKFORD LADIES NIGHT! Enjoy shopping and strolling the village til 8pm. Visit: www.wickfordvillage.org for more info.
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At participating shops customers will be able to purchase 5 “Let’s Read” stickers for $10. The $10 will go directly to Let’s Read RI to buy books for kids. Customers will then use their purchased stickers to receive a discount in participating shops. Discounts will vary by store and may exclude certain merchandise. Please check out our Facebook page I Love Wickford Village for participating shops and discounts offered. Customers may buy as many sheets of 5 stickers as they want, keep in mind stickers must be redeemed between June 2nd and 5th, 2016. www.letsreadri. org
June 24th at Dusk WICKFORD HARBOR LIGHTS is a family friendly event that will set lights on Japanesestyle floats into Wickford Harbor. A magical free event, Wickford Harbor Lights, marks the kick-off for an exciting weekend in Wickford that includes the Sea Creature Parade
followed by the inaugural New England Quahog Festival.
Saturday June 25th Starting at 10:00AM in Wickford - the SEA CREATURE PARADE will march through town with people dressed up as sea creatures (think mermaids, pirates, sea monsters, lobsters, sharks and colorful fish) joined by live music, cars and floats. The parade ends at the town beach where prizes will be awarded for the best costumes and floats. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun! Following the parade at 11AM is the main event! The first annual NEW ENGLAND QUAHOG FESTIVAL -a day filled with fun for the whole family! Enjoy great food trucks and vendors, a beer garden, live music and entertainment, lots of fun activities for children of all ages, and the natural beauty of the beach. This community event is FREE ($5 admission to beer garden) -come and enjoy the sea and all its bounty! www. newenglandquahogfestival.com
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the american flag In honor of Flag Day on June 14th, I wanted to share the meaning and some history of the American Flag. For more than 200 years, starting on January 1, 1776, the American Flag has been the symbol of our great nation’s strength and unity. It’s been a source of inspiration and pride for all Americans.
By: Susan Gazerro
The flag consists of thirteen horizontal stripes, seven red alternating with six white. The stripes represent the thirteen colonies, the stars represent the 50 states and the colors are symbolic as well: “White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice.” The American Flag has so much meaning. I always knew when a veteran passes, a flag is respectfully folded in memory of their sacrifice and rested on the casket. What I did not know was that each fold has its own important significance. The first fold is a symbol of life. The second fold is a symbol of belief in eternal life. The third fold is in honor and remembrance of past veterans. The fourth fold serves as a reminder of our weaker nature and a trust in God. The fifth fold is a tribute to our country. The sixth fold symbolizing where our hearts lie the place to which we pledge allegiance. 72 ShopInRI
The seventh fold is a tribute to the armed forces. The eighth fold is a memorial to the one who entered into the shadow of death so we might see the light of day; also; it is in honor of our mothers. The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood. The tenth fold is a tribute to fatherhood. The eleventh fold, for those of the Jewish faith, symbolizes the lower portion of the seal of Kings Solomon and David.
The twelfth fold serves as an emblem of eternal life for Christians, and glorifies the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The flag’s history tells the story of America itself. It represents freedom, dignity, and the true meaning of being an American. It has been with us and continues to be with us through our war times, but also through our times of joys and triumphs. The flag has been through many changes. It took from January 1, 1776 to August 21, 1960 to appear as it does today. There are still questions and myths about the flag. For instance who really designed the flag? Was it Betsy Ross? Betsy Ross’s grandson was addressing an historic society in Philadelphia when he told them his grandmother met with George Washington when she was designing the flag. Then there’s Francis Hopkinson who claims he designed the flag. The only piece of evidence is a bill that was submitted to Congress by Francis Hopkinson stating they owed him
two casks of ale for designing the flag. Overall, this leaves us with the question and the mystery of who really designed the most recognized flag in the world. There are 10 flag moments in history we should all be aware of: 1. It was the first flag sewn. 2. The stripes became standard on April 4, 1818. 3. “Old Glory” was the name was given to the flag in 1831 by Captain William Driver. 4. The Battle of San Juan Hill War occurred on July 1, 1898. 5. Adoption of Flag Day - President Woodrow Wilson issued proclamation that June 14 would be flag day. 6. Raising the Flag over Iwo-Jima, was one of the most popular images in American history. 7. Half-Staff Proclamation - Presi-
dent Dwight D. Eisenhower initiated a proclamation on March 1, 1954 standardizing the dates and times a flag would be flown half-staff. 8. Adoption of 50-Star flag- After the admission of the State of Hawaii, the flag was flown over Philadelphia. 9. Neil Armstrong walked on the moon on July 21, 1969. As he stepped onto the moon, along with Buzz Aldrin, he planted the flag of the United States permanently on the moon. 10. World Trade Center collapses. After the collapse on September 11, 2001, firefighters hoisted a flag above the rubble. This article is dedicated to all the men and women who are serving and have served our country. The American Flag is an inspiring symbol of strength and a display of the ultimate strength of our amazing country. ShopInRI 73
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Chuck Royce Plants Seeds of Economic Opportunity By: Lisa Konicki
In Texas, it is legal to kill BigFoot if you ever find him/her. A man was jailed and fined $1500 in Oregon, for collecting rainwater because it is considered ‘property of the state’.
In Kansas, if two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed. In California, no vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. In New York, slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 PM. In Ohio, it is illegal to get a fish drunk. In Alabama, it is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church. In Galveston, Texas, any person who sits on a sidewalk may be fined up to $500. In Nebraska, it is illegal for a mother to give her daughter a perm without a state license. In Hawaii, it is illegal to get a tattoo behind your ear or on your eyelid unless in the presence of a registered physician. In Maine, it is illegal to catch lobsters with your bare hands.
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You might know of Charles M. Royce as the CEO of Royce Family Funds, the successful small-cap mutual fund group based in New York City. Perhaps you’re aware that he spearheaded the efforts to restore the Ocean House, working with concerned neighbors who opposed residential development of that parcel, and also feared that a world class resort could negatively impact their quality of life due to parking, noise, etc. Mr. Royce demonstrated sincerity and a sensitivity to the neighbors that rarely exists with developers. Perhaps you have read about his preservation efforts and generous support of the community through the Westerly Land Trust, Avondale Farm Preserve, development of the Savoy Bookshop and Café, and other commercial projects. Maybe you have skated at the beautiful ice skating rink in downtown Westerly and heard that Mr. Royce was one of the major contributors that launched the wildly popular project. Certainly, all of these initiatives have contributed to a stellar quality of life in Westerly. They have also helped revitalize our downtown, create jobs, and generate business for our restaurants and retailers. His desire to help others achieve their full potential was demonstrated with his $1.77 million dollar donation to fund a satellite campus of CCRI in the heart of downtown. This facility will teach a curriculum, resulting in direct job placement with Electric Boat in Groton, CT, a growing employer. Mr. Royce gives from the heart and his generosity is unparalleled. For these reasons, the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce is so proud to honor Charles M. Royce as the 2016 Citizen of the Year.
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An Expert What the heck isAsk artillery gungus?!?!?! My name is Tom Lopatosky. I am the president of Spring Exterior LOPCO Contracting (www.LopcoContracting.com) and honored to haveMaintenance the opportunity to be available to provideChecklist you information and guidance about home improvement, on a monthly basis. My name is Tom Lopatosky. I’m the Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this President of LOPCO Contracting and column and hopefully, learn allto you to know I’m honored haveneed the opportunity about how to address your improvement to talk to home you about home improvement on ayour monthly basis. I love concerns! I love answering questions! Please answering your questions! Please send send them to tom@LopcoContracting.com or call them to tom@LopcoContracting.com. 401-270-2664. Thanks in advance for taking the time
to readin thisyour column! • Do you have mulch yard? • Do you have small, black, hard spotswinter thatthat look likeof specks tar After perhaps the kindest many us Rhodeof Islanders have ever seen,exterior Spring is of upon us. With its annual arrival, there over certain portions of the your home?
are a number of things that are often looked at as a “must” in terms of home maintenance; here is a recommended Spring
If you answered“to-do” yes tolist both questions above, chances are you have to help focus on these areas: something that is called artillery fungus affecting your home. washing of home – does your home have dirt, mold, or Artillery Fungus -Exterior is a wood-decaying fungus that likes to live in a mildew on it? – this is a great time of year to get it washed!! moist landscape such as mulch. It is important to note that this (exterior & interior) – manyand people their fungus is aligned-Window with allwashing different grades of mulch is clean not just twice a year (once in the Spring & once in the Fall) – if limited to growthwindows in and around “cheaper” grades. embarking on this yourself, remember to use a squeegee vs. just Many times when artillery fungus is present, it tends to end up on a paper towel/newspaper/etc., by themselves. areas around the mulch. These areas could be the exterior of your yard cleanup – removal of leaves/debris thatcar, may if have home – including-Spring the glass on your windows – and your it is gathered from over the winter, trim bushes/trees, dethatch lawn parked close to an affected mulch. – Spring is thearea time of to set your yard’s foundation for the rest of year. artillery fungus is so arbitrary in where it Unfortunately, the because appears, there is no way to really prevent it other than utilizing -Gutter system check – make sure all downspouts are properly alternative formsconnected of ground (i.e.,gutter stone, etc.). andcover clean/flush system to make sure there are no leaks and home, the system is functioning should Once it has affected your your options astoit get ridbe.of it are VERY limited. If you have a painted home, you can prep and paint -Inspection of paint/stain coatings – inspect anything that may over the affectedbe areas and you outside should–be painted/stained thisokay. includes the house itself, deck Artillery Fungusareas, can any be sheds scraped and cleaned off windows the or detached garage/other buildings –with by doing this, ifor anywindow issues of peeling are noticed, they can be nippedhits in help of a razor blade scraper. If the artillery fungus the bud so that they do not lead to bigger issues (rotted wood, a vinyl siding or your car however, you are in a very challenging paint job needing to be entirely re-done sooner than ideal, etc.). scenario. Thiscannot basic listsimply should serve as a good guidelineoff to get going. Artillery Fungus be power-washed or you cleaned with any type of Spring special cleanser (regardless of what may be read is a tremendous time of year! By jumping on these about it!). maintenance items as early as possible, the stage is set to really to bethat able can to enjoy exterior of the your hard property in the months Literally, the best be the done is for portion of the to come - for what many consider the most beautiful part of the specks to be gently picked off. As a result, an annoying stain will be calendar in the Ocean State!! left behind that will not be able to be washed off. The stain left About Tom Lopatosky behind may be removed with an ink eraser, but this is certainly not Lopatosky has run his own carpentry and painting business in guaranteed, and Tom should be tested in a small area first to make sure Providence since 1995; LOPCO Contracting – the “Personable, Particular the finish of the Professionals” substrate –you are attempting remove thepainting. stain specializes in carpentry andto exterior & interior In 2013, he was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Painting and from is not affected! Decorating Contractors of America a “40 Under 40” award Artillery Fungus is a phenomenon that(PDCA) hasand made homeowners winner by Providence Business News. He is a member of both the PDCA scratch their heads for years, as they have tried Tom to figure out what and RIBA (Rhode Island Builders Association). has weekly ‘Home Improvement Tips’ that air the radio WPRO AMthere (during the exactly it is and how they should geton rid of it.on 630 Although may weekday morning news)situation, and on television on have WPRI 12been (during the not be a perfect solution for your if you affected Saturday morning news). by this, at least now you will hopefully know somewhat of what you are up against, and how to possibly maneuver through this type of nuisance situation. 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Coming to Rhode Island - Johnston CITIZEN’S BANK NEW DEVELOPMENT Citizens Financial Group, Inc. is one of the country’s oldest and largest financial institutions, with $135.4 billion in assets, as of September 30, 2015. Headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, Citizens offers an extensive range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle‐market companies, and large corporations and institutions. In consumer banking, Citizens assists its retail customers with the convenience of mobile and online banking, a 24/7 customer communication center, approximately 3,200 ATMs, and approximately 1,200 Citizens Bank branches in 11 states in the New England, Mid‐Atlantic and Midwest regions. Citizens also provides mortgage lending, auto lending, student lending and commercial banking services in select markets nationwide. In Commercial Banking, Citizens offers corporate, institutional and not‐for‐profit consumers a complete array of wholesale banking products and services including lending and deposits, capital markets, treasury services, foreign exchange and interest hedging, leasing and asset finance, specialty finance and trade finance. In a March 2016 news conference announcement at the Johnston Senior Center,Citizens Financial Group reported that later this year, they will commence construction of a new corporate campus on an undeveloped parcel of land west of I-295 in Johnston. The plans are to build a new 420,000-square foot corporate campus to house more than 3,200 employees from current office sites in Cranston, East Providence, Warwick and Smithfield. After the Johnston Senior Center news conference, Citizens CEO Bruce Van Saun stated, “We had an exhaustive search of all the potential options, and we thought this was best for us, for our needs”. He also said that most of the workers will come from a Cranston office for which the lease expires in 2018, and that the bank plans to keep its headquarters at a downtown Providence building. Van Saun says Citizens chose not to renew its lease at its Cranston offices, which is up in 2018. “That facility was going to need a lot of work to suit our future needs,” Van Saun told Eyewitness News after the announcement. “I think we can make the economics work without that,” 86 ShopInRI
Van Saun said. “And I think there’s potentially a bit of a backlash when people see that take place.” Van Saun added that the company did not consider leaving Rhode Island. Governor Gina Raimondo supported Citizens’ decision to build in Johnston and was joined by Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena and a host of other elected officials in commending the announcement. Raimondo also said that the state’s Commerce Corporation did not offer any tax incentives to Citizens Bank. Polisena says the city is offering Citizens Bank a 20year property tax stabilization agreement, the details of which Mayor Polisena would not disclose until the deal is finalized. “It’s advantageous to Citizens, and it’s very advantageous to the town of Johnston,” Polisena said. Polisena added that property values in the area should increase with Citizens Bank in town, and local businesses will benefit from the surge of employees working there. He also praised the construction jobs that will come once ground breaks on the project later this year. “We have a lot of working class people in the town in the construction industry, and it’s going to put them to work,” Polisena said. The construction company contracted to construct the campus said there would be hundreds of workers on the site. Robert Coupe, the Director of Administration for the City of Cranston, said city officials tried to persuade Citizens Bank to stay in the city in talks several months ago. “Unfortunately we simply could not offer the space and setting that they were seeking,” Coupe said in an email. He added that the new facility was still close enough to Cranston for employees to visit restaurants and stores there. “With thousands more employees located so close by, this move may have a significant positive economic impact on Cranston,” Coupe said. He said the city is now working with the owner of the space currently housing Citizens Bank to find a new use. The bank said its headquarters will remain in downtown Providence. Citizens has about 5,300 total employees in Rhode Island, including workers at branch locations.
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What are the steps in buying a house? Where do I start?
Preparing Your Home to Sell This Spring There are many steps involved in buying a house; below is a brief overview:
1. Pre-Approval It is very important to first get pre-approved for many reasons. First andspring foremost, letstoyou know, if in This and getting summerpre-approved is anticipated be extremely fact,busy you are ready to buy a home, and helps narrow down which in the Real Estate world. Home prices are going homes to look at based on what you can afford. In addition, a up and buyers are eager to purchase while interest rates pre-approval is required in order to submit an offer on a home, remaingetting low. If you’re thinking of selling home, these therefore; pre-approved first, makes your the most sense. tips are very important.
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Eliminate CLUTTER – “Less is more” is a of saying Once you’ve hunted for your home with the help your Realtor the perfect it isyour timehome. to submit anpack offer. that and is sofind important whenone, selling If you Your Realtor will provide an initial offer away everything but guidance the bare inminimum, your price, homeas wellwill as negotiations. not only look larger but also appear cleaner and more appealing to buyers. Go through your closets and 4. Entering into a contract purge anything you haven’t used or worn in the last year. Packed closets will appear thoughwill thedraft home doesn’t Once your offer is accepted, yourasRealtor a purchase storage. andoffer salesenough agreement contract. This contract is signed by both the buyer and the seller. At this time, a deposit is required to bind the contract. After signing, you will have 10 business days Pre-inspection – Aand pre-list home inspection not to conduct all inspections re-negotiate should anyisissues arise. only informative but can actually help a seller get the most profit. For a few hundred dollars, an inspector will 5. Loan Approval Process come out and give you a list of recommended repairs just as if you were a buyer. When youthe repair your home prior Once the inspections are complete, mortgage broker will to a buyer requesting it, you position yourself better. begin to work on getting the mortgage approved. TheyFor will a buyer may asksuch for as a $500 credit for a repair ask example, for various documents tax returns, W2’s, bank statements, all have investment or $100 retirement that would cost you to fix statements, or that the divorce repair decrees, etc.byKeep in mind, in order towhen get the loan approved, is done a licensed contractor, you in fact coulda buyer’s debt to income ratio cannot increase, which means you do it yourself. should not make any large purchases on credit cards until after the closing. During this process, an appraisal is ordered. An appraisalPricing is when– aPrices third party company comeshome out to owners evaluate are rising however, the property and sets its value. If the value is determined to shouldthan never price based a value be lower what the their buyerhome is paying for upon the home, thethey bank see online. Overpricing a property actually does more will not issue a loan.
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6. Clear to Close Once the loan is approved, the lender will issue the clear to close. This clear to close allows the attorney to schedule the closing. In addition, the closing attorney and the lender will work together to create a “closing disclosure” which is to be provided to yougood. three When businessa days to the closing. This harm than homeprior is overpriced, it stays document itemizesand all of the feesstale related purchasing the on the market becomes andtostigmatized. In property. In addition, the “closing disclosure” reflects how order to avoid this, you must price your home based on much money will be needed at the closing. The amount comparable properties that ofhave the closing last 6 brought to the closing consists the sold downwithin payment, months. Comparable meaning; similar square footage, costs, pre-paids, and escrows.
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Don’t Keep Family in the Dark about Your Plans You might work diligently at building a financial roadmap for your retirement years and a comprehensive estate plan. But you can’t just create these strategies – you also have to communicate them. Specifically, you need to inform your spouse and your grown children what you have in mind for the future – because the more they know, the fewer the surprises that await them down the road. Let’s start with your spouse. Ideally, of course, you and your spouse should have already communicated about your respective ideas for retirement and have come to an agreement on the big issues, such as when you both plan to retire, where you’ll live during retirement, and what you want to do as retirees (volunteer, travel, work part time and so on). But what you both might have let slip through the cracks are the important specifics related to financing your retirement. You’ll need to answer several questions, including these: • When will you each start taking Social Security? • Are there strategies for maximizing both of your Social Security payments? • When will you need to start tapping into your respective retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k)? And, once you do start withdrawing from these accounts, how much should you take out each year? You may want to work with a financial professional to address these issues, but however you proceed, you and your spouse need to be “on the same page” regarding the key financial components of your retirement. Now, consider your grown children. You need to clearly communicate your estate plans to them, not only for the sake of openness and honesty, but also because they may well play active roles within those plans. So when talking to your children, make sure you cover these areas: • Durable power of attorney – You may well decide to give one of your grown children the durable power of attorney to pay bills and make financial choices on your behalf if you are unable to do so. • Estate executor – An executor is the person or entity you name in your will to carry out your wishes. An executor has a variety of responsibilities, so you’ll want to choose someone who is honest and capable of dealing with legal and financial matters. Again, you could
ask a grown child to serve as your executor, but to avoid potential conflict of interests among your children; you might want to go outside the family. Talk with an attorney about how best to name your executor. Status of will and living trust – Assuming you have already drawn up a will, share it with your grown children. The same is true with a living trust, a popular estateplanning tool that may allow your survivors to avoid going through the time-consuming, public and expensive process of probate. A will and a living trust will obviously contain a great deal of information your children should know about – so take the time to explain your thinking when you created these documents. You want to enjoy a comfortable retirement, and you want to leave a meaningful legacy through your estate plans. To help accomplish both these goals, you need to include your loved ones in your arrangements – so open those lines of communication. Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors are not estate planners and cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your estate-planning attorney or qualified tax advisor regarding your situation.
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Just A Dog? Just An Animal? By Susan Gazerro
I read the following article recently and it reminded me how many times I’ve said, “it’s NOT just a dog”. The article read: “From time to time people tell me, “Lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or, “That’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, time spent, or costs involved for “just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “just a dog.” Many hours have passed with my only company being “just a dog”, and not once have I felt slighted. Some of my saddest moments were brought about by “just a dog”. In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day. If you too, think it’s “just a dog”, you will probably understand phrases like “just a friend”, “just a sunrise”, or “just a promise”. “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust and pure unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person. Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look lovingly to the future. For me and folks like me, it’s not “just a dog”. It’s an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday people can understand it’s not “just a dog”. It’s what gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a man or woman”. So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog”, smile, because they “Just Don’t Understand”. --Author Unknown Not just dogs, but every domesticated pet can be and should be part of the family. I do not believe they are “just pets”. Every living being has a purpose here and as I’ve mentioned in past articles, pets are so much smarter than we give them credit. They may not speak our language but they communicate better than most human beings. Think about this: When the tsunami hit Japan and killed 19,000 people, how did the animals know to take higher ground before it ever
hit? They have an intuition and intelligence that we as humans don’t even have. So no, it’s not “just an animal”. I think people often forget how pets and animals contribute so much to our lives. Whether it’s food on your table or a companion to come home to, they all have a purpose. These babies have souls just like you and I and should be treated with nothing less than the utmost respect. I understand not everyone is an animal lover, but that doesn’t make it okay to harm or disregard them as trash. You don’t have to love them but at least respect them. It breaks my heart to see road kill or hear people say “that’s the cycle of life”. No; that is not the cycle of life. An animal killing another animal for survival, as much as it breaks my heart, is the cycle of life. A car hitting an animal is not the cycle of life. We are building on their land and they don’t know where else to go. If we could all just slow down just a little bit, I believe a lot of unnecessary road kill would be avoided. I also know not everyone is going to agree with my stand on this but if we don’t speak up as humans and have a voice for them, nothing will change. Animal cruelty is unacceptable and if it were up to me, the punishment would match the crime. If you are a pet owner, please give your baby an extra hug tonight for all the unfortunate babies that don’t have wonderful homes or wonderful pet owners to care for them. I wrote this poem a few years ago for someone very special and I want to share it: I will stand by you in prosperity and poverty. I will sleep on cold ground just to be by your side. I will kiss the hand that feeds me or the hand that has no food. I ask no higher privilege than to accompany you, guard you, and love you. I am a master’s best friend. I am YOUR best friend. ShopInRI 105
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1. Is it a duck…or a dog? The Newfoundland breed has a water resistant coat and webbed feet. This dog was originally bred to help haul nets for fishermen and rescuing people at risk of drowning. 2. It pays to be a lap dog. Three dogs (from First Class cabins) survived the sinking of the Titanic. Two were Pomeranians and the other was Pekingese. 3. It’s rumored that, at the end of the Beatles song, “A Day in the Life,” Paul McCartney recorded an ultrasonic whistle, audible only to dogs, just for his Shetland sheepdog. 4. Puppies have 28 teeth and normal adult dogs have 42. 5. Dogs chase their tails for a variety of reasons: curiosity, exercise, anxiety, predatory instinct or, they might have fleas! If your dog is chasing his tail excessively, talk with your vet. 6. Seeing spots? Or not… Dalmatian puppies are pure white when they are born and develop their spots as they grow older. 7. Dogs and humans have the same type of slow wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement (REM) and during this REM stage dogs can dream. The twitching and paw movements that occur during their sleep are signs that your pet is dreaming. 8. Dogs’ eyes contain a special membrane, called the tapetum lucidum, which allows them to see in the dark. 9. Pitter patter. A large breed dog’s resting heart beats between 60 and 100 times per minute, and a small dog breed’s heart beats between 100-140. Comparatively, a resting human heart beats 60-100 times per minute. 10. If your dog’s acting funny, get out the umbrella! 72% of dog owners believe their dog can detect when stormy weather is on the way. 11. A dog’s normal temperature is between 101 and 102.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 12. Is something wet? Unlike humans who sweat everywhere, dogs only sweat through the pads of their feet.
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Love&Live Rhode Island
By julia romano
What’s Up on Thayer Street ...
Wheeler School, Johnson & Whales University, and the RI School of Design (RISD). Brown’s graduate housing and some classroom buildings are situated on Thayer Street. Students from the area schools congregate on this funky street that boasts vintage clothing shops, bookstores, music shops and cafes. You will find any type of food that you can imagine on and around Thayer Street. For the shoppers, there are many quirky boutiques with unique gadgets and gifts.
In 1874, Mayor Thomas Doyle was searching for an architect to design a building to house what is now Providence’s City Hall. At that time, local government functioned informally, therefore; a building to house government offices didn’t exist. It was said that early town meetings were held under a sycamore tree near the present corner of College and South Main streets. Sometime later, the Quaker Meeting House or private homes were used for meetings. In 1731 a two-story town meeting house was built on Meeting Street, just off Benefit Street, but in December 1758 it burned to the ground. Mayor Doyle was determined to make a change. Now what does this have to do with Thayer Street? Well, in order to determine who would construct what he had envisioned, Mayor Doyle held a design competition. Samuel J. F. Thayer, a Boston native, submitted his design, which was one of twenty-one sets of drawings submitted to the city. Based on his outstanding renaissance design, Thayer’s “Blue Wafer” plan was chosen, he was awarded the $1,000 first prize, the opportunity to design the new city hall, and ultimately had his name chosen as the name of the street where the original government building was located, thus, the name Thayer Street. Today, Thayer Street in the College Hill area of the East Side of Providence, is a popular, lively destination for students of the area’s nearby schools of Brown University, Moses Brown School, Hope High School,
Thayer Street is always full of energy and enthusiasm. You can get a cup of coffee and window shop, or just walk around and ”people watch”. It is nice to see the wide array of ethnic diversity, and you may even witness a sorority pledging new women, or a frat singing as they walk down the street. Oh, to be in college again, good times! There is also the popular and very busy Brown Book store where you can spend hours. And for those who are thrifty, or want to purchase something vintage, the Army/Navy Store is for you. And, for those who like unique and colorful, a must stop is Spectrum India. Thayer Street is almost five blocks long, and much of that is made up of cafes, coffee shops and restaurants. Students from all parts of the world come to study at the area universities so there are restaurants there that offer food from almost every country, and from all ethnicities, such as Indian, Lebanese, Italian, Greek, Poland, Mediterranean, Chinese, and Pizza places, to French bakeries, coffee shops, and more. A stroll along Thayer Street is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening in Providence. In the evening, you will enjoy the trendy bars, or maybe even take in a movie at the historic Avon Cinema theatre that’s been there since 1938. So, if you feel like enjoying a nice walk to a place that overlooks the city of Providence, take a ride to Thayer Street and feel the positive vibes from the people and the surroundings. It’s guaranteed to make you feel young again! ShopInRI 113
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Coming to Rhode Island Lincoln Woods Restoration
Named after the 16th President of the United States, Lincoln Woods was acquired by purchase, gift, and condemnation of farmland and woodlots of the Olney, Arnold, Comstock, and Mitchell families of the Salyersville, Lonsdale, and Quinsnicket areas of Lincoln in 1909. Nestled between routes 146 and routes 123 , Lincoln Woods State Park is one
of Blackstone Valley’s great treasures. A short ride from Providence, Pawtucket, and Cumberland, it is a popular get away for northeastern Rhode Islanders. Visitors have come to enjoy swimming at the fresh water beach, trout fishing, playing ball, hiking, jogging, horseback riding, or just relaxing under a shade tree. Lincoln Woods State Park, with nearly 1 million in visitors each year, will receive a new “green” pavilion as part of a $5.3 million project. According to
the RI Department of Environmental Management, the project will modernize facilities and visitor amenities at Lincoln Woods beach, while also improving energy efficiency and enhancing water quality in the lake. Three new, handicapped-accessible buildings, connected by a central plaza, will be constructed. The buildings will house concessions, office space, restroom and shower facilities, and a nature center for
educational programming. US Senator Jack Read stated, “The beach will always be the main attraction, but once it is completed, this new facility will really enhance the visitor experience. I was pleased to work with the National Park Service to direct $1.7 million in federal funding to help make this restoration project a reality. The new pavilion offers a major upgrade in both aesthetic and practical terms. It will enhance recreational, educational and
ecological opportunities here at the park and be a model for sustainability”. The new development is being designed by Providence-based Brewster Thornton Group Architects and will be constructed by Ahlborg Construction Corp. of Warwick. It is being funded through the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund ($1.7 million) and Rhode Island Capital Program funds totaling $3.6 million. The beach will be open throughout 2016, but the swimming area will be restricted and visitor facilities at the beach will be limited. Portable restrooms will be installed for public use; concessions, showers and changing facilities will be closed. The project is expected to be completed by the start of the 2017 beach season. “Lincoln Woods continues to fulfill its seminal purpose of providing working families with a peaceful, inviting place to unwind,” DEM Director Janet L. Coit said. “It is a jewel among our natural areas in Rhode Island and unmatched in its appeal to a great diversity of people and activities. Our parks and beaches in Rhode Island are world-class destinations, and they are a special part of our social fabric. By continuing to invest in them, we ensure they will remain beautiful resources for generations to come.” Other features of the project include: • New facilities connected to local water and sewer systems, eliminating the need for the public drinking water well and septic system currently used • The facilities’ footprint and the swimming area shift east, moving the beach away from wetlands and reducing impacts to water quality • The building design uses a combination of passive ventilation and daylighting to minimize the need for cooling and heating. • The use of efficient mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to conserve natural resources • Solar energy used for heating water in key areas, including the main building and in public showers, to reduce energy consumption of park operations • The landscape design includes native, non-invasive species that require minimal irrigation • The new, expanded parking area is made of porous asphalt; bike racks also were added to promote more active forms of transportation.
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What not to do when you notice hair loss Every day in our practice, Leonard Hair Transplant Associates, Dr. Lopresti and I discuss hair washing with our hair loss patients. A common patient who comes in for a consultation is the young man or woman who is noticing increased shedding of hair: more hair in the shower drain, more in the comb or brush, more on clothing, more on the book while studying, et cetera. When they see this increase in hair shedding, it is frightening to them! Their first thought is that the shampooing is causing their hair loss! So, they stop shampooing their hair and cleaning their scalps—which makes their hair loss worse. I cannot tell you how common this is! We have to take a lot of time during their hair loss consultations with these patients to educate them about the facts about exactly why they are losing their hair. During your hair loss consultation, we may recommend a medical treatment based on your needs. We offer Propecia as an oral medication to treat hair loss and recommend Rogaine as topical foam to encourage hair to start growing again. Both are FDA-approved as effective treatments to help combat hair loss.
If you’re showing beginning signs of hair loss, low level laser therapy can be an effective solution. Low level infrared light increases cellular metabolism, blood circulation, and oxygen supply to the follicles in the scalp. The Capillus272 is the latest in hair loss technology. The device has 272 laser diodes, more than any other home device, allowing for a more effective treatment. It covers more surface area on your scalp while being able to fit under a baseball cap for discreet treatment sessions. Compassionate counseling along with hair loss stabilization with proven medical treatments is, of course, strongly recommended to them. The best thing about our expertise in treating hair loss is that we follow our patients over the years to help them to either keep their hair or to re-grow it! If you would like to learn more about our proven hair loss treatments, please contact us today at 800-543-0660 for your complimentary consultation. Dr. Robert Leonard Founder and Chief Surgeon