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Tip: Ride the rails on the historic Essex Steam Train, which has an authentic steam locamotive and vintage railcars. It sets off from Essex for a scenic journey past the area’s prettiest leaves. If you prefer sailing the seas, take in similar foliage views aboard the RiverQuest with Connecticut.
Tip: The artsy town of North Adams alights with fall fever each year during the Fall Foliage Festival in early October, a celebration of the leaves with a parade and family fun. While driving along the Mohawk Trail, stop at scenic vantage points for photos before continuing on to historic Greenfield to check out the foliage from the 3-story lookout at Poet’s Seat Tower.
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O.J. Simpson Released From Prison After 9 Years Former football legend OJ Simpson became a free man again on October 1st after serving nine years for a botched hotel-room heist in Las Vegas that brought the prison time he avoided in the killings of his exwife and her friend after his 1995 acquittal in the “trial of the century.” in northern Nevada. Unlike the last time the 70-year-old went free, 22 years ago, he will face restrictions—up to five years of parole—and he’s unlikely to escape public scrutiny as the man who morphed from charismatic football hero, movie star, and TV personality into suspected killer and convicted armed robber. ShopInRI 3
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The US economy grew at an upgraded annual rate of 3.1% in the spring, the fastest pace in more than two years. But growth is expected to slow sharply this quarter in the wake of a string of devastating hurricanes, per the AP. The April-June expansion in the gross domestic product—the economy’s total output of goods and services—is up slightly from a 3% estimate made a month ago, the Commerce Department reported Thursday. It is the strongest performance since the economy grew at a 3.2% pace in the first quarter of 2015. The upward revision reflected larger farm stockpiles. The year started with a lackluster 1.2% gain in the first quarter. Economists believe growth has slowed again to around 2% in the current quarter. The revised figure was the government’s third and final look at GDP for the April-June period, and left GDP rising at an average 2% pace over the first six months of the year. That matches the lackluster average annual growth rates seen since the recovery from the Great Recession began in mid-2009. Economists at Macroeconomic Advisers believe that growth in the current quarter could tumble by as much as 1.2 percentage points due to hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. But analysts think the initial losses to GDP will be made up in subsequent quarters as rebuilding gets underway.
Los Angeles Is Losing Its Palm Trees
Invasive insects, fungus, and old age are killing off Los Angeles’ iconic palm trees—and despite their fame. the city isn’t planning on replacing many of them. As the city’s estimated 75,000 palm trees die off, the city plans to replace them with species that consume less water and will help the city’s people deal with the warming climate, the Guardian reports. “Palms are decorative and iconic, but Los Angeles is facing more and more heatwaves, so it’s important that we plant trees that provide adequate shade to protect people and cool the city down,” says Elizabeth Skrzat of the city’s tree-planting department.
“Over the next 50 years, you will see a great loss in palms. It’s already begun,” Jared Farmer, author of Trees in Paradise told the LA Times. He says in the late early 20th century, the city imported palm species from all over the world, and they soon became the symbol of the expanding city. “Hollywood creates this connection between palm trees, celebrities, glamour, sex, and extravagant riches,” he says. Environmentalists say the Los Angeles die-off is part of a wider crisis that is causing millions of trees to die across southern California as the state becomes hotter and drier, conditions in which bugs that destroy vegetation thrive.
Teen Golfer Pulls Off Feat With Odds of 1-in-67M
A Pennsylvania high school golfer has defied huge odds by recording two holes-in-one in the same round, per the AP. Parkland High School golfer Ben Tetzlaff tells Allentown’s Morning Call he still can’t believe the feat, which came during a ninehole practice round at Iron Lakes Country Club. The National Hole4 ShopInRI
n-One Registry calculated the odds at 67 million-to-1. Parkland coach Scott Levan missed the first ace, but saw the second one about 40 minutes later when Tetzlaff hit a 9-iron on the 140-yard sixth hole. Tetzlaff had already sunk a gap wedge on the 104-yard second hole. The teen hopes to play golf in college.
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Coroner: We May Never Know What Happened to Otto Warmbier
The death of Otto Warmbier is a mystery and it will probably stay that way unless somebody from North Korea comes forward with information, Hamilton County Coroner Lakshmi Sammarco said. At a press conference in Cincinnati, the coroner said the American student’s death was caused by complications from braindamaging oxygen deprivation around six months into his imprisonment in North Korea, but the cause of the initial “insult” could not be determined, reports Reuters. “We don’t know what happened to him, and that’s the bottom line,” she said. Warmbier’s family declined an autopsy, but Sammarco said a CT scan served as a “virtual autopsy.”
Sammarco, whose report stated there were no signs of torture on Warmbier’s body, said he had apparently been well cared for during the year or more he was bedridden, the AP reports. Sammarco said she decided to speak to the press after Warmbier’s parents told national media he had been tortured and “destroyed,” the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. She said a forensic dentist found no damage to the 22-year-old’s teeth, which father Fred Warmbier said looked like they had been rearranged with pliers. “They’re grieving parents. I can’t really make comments on their perceptions,” she said.
Hijacked Plane Brought Home After 40 Years
A Lufthansa passenger jet that was hijacked to Somalia 40 years ago at the height of a far-left militant group’s campaign against West German authorities has returned home. The DPA news agency reported Saturday that most parts of the Boeing 737 arrived Saturday in the city of Friedrichshafen, where they will be reassembled and displayed at the Dornier Museum. The remainder is due to arrive Wednesday from Brazil. The aircraft ended up in a Brazilian carrier’s fleet and had been sitting decommissioned at the country’s Fortaleza Airport for years.
A Palestinian group demanding the release of members of West Germany’s Red Army Faction hijacked a Mallorca to Frankfurt flight in October 1977, the AP reports. The hijacking marked the peak of the “German Autumn” of leftist violence. German commandos stormed the plane in Mogadishu, Somalia, killing three hijackers and rescuing all 86 passengers. Surviving members of the flight crew were also rescued, though pilot Juergen Schumann had been shot dead earlier by one of the hijackers.
Man, 65, Saves Busload of Tourists From Tragedy
A French tourist is being praised for saving a busload of fellow passengers from “catastrophe” after the driver passed out. The bus was on a winding road in the Austrian Alps near Schwaz when the 76-yearold driver collapsed, the BBC reports. As the bus was careening toward a precipice, a 65-year-old man sitting near the front jumped from his seat and managed to hit the brakes at the last second, per Le Quotidien. The bus slammed into a wooden barrier, preventing it from hurtling down a slope and over a 328-foot cliff. LQ published a photo of the bus, its front end punctured by the barrier, tilting down a grassy hill. A local police rep praised the hero passenger’s quick reflexes. “We were a hair’s breadth from catastrophe,” he tells AFP. He calls it “incredible luck” the man managed to stop the bus. In 2004, five tourists were killed when their bus plunged down a 98-foot embankment south of Salzburg, Austria, the BBC notes ShopInRI 5
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2 dozen eggs, scrambled 12 sausage patties, precooked 2 large handfuls of spinach, wilted in a pan with some olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced, and sautÊed until caramelized in a little olive oil cheddar cheese or feta, optional milk or cream, optional butter olive oil When you’ve got 20 people showing up at your house for breakfast the morning after hosting a huge party the night before, you want to make it all as easy as possible for yourself. Sheet pan eggs are the answer! I pre-cook everything but the eggs the day before...I caramelized some onions, cooked sausage patties and cut them into small cubes, and wilted a couple of handfuls of spinach...then kept them in the fridge, ready to use. Grating or crumbling some cheese--cheddar or feta--is also a good idea. The next morning, I get a large bowl out and scramble 2 dozen eggs. A touch of milk or cream is optional. Then I add all the pre-cooked ingredients, stirring well. The secret to successful sheet pan eggs is to make sure the pan is greased really well. Using a cube of butter, I cover every inch of the sheet pan thoroughly. Then, I pour a small amount of extra virgin olive oil in the pan, and spread that around with my fingers. Once the pan is nicely greased, I carefully pour the contents of the bowl into the sheet pan and place it in a 300-degree oven. Let the sheet pan eggs bake at this temperature, resisting to hurry the process by cranking the heat up. Higher temperatures will burn the bottom before the top is properly cooked. Eventually, you’ll see the bottom of the pan solidify while the top is still a bit runny. Be patient! When the top is cooked to your liking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing it into squares. To serve, either go the sandwich route by toasting some fresh slider buns, or simply serve a square on a plate, garnishing as you like, a little Tabasco on the side. ShopInRI 9
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There i’s something cookin’ in Miss Georgia’s Kitchen... By: Brian Lowney Whether it’s a great big dish of warm peach cobbler topped with rich vanilla ice cream, a tall glass of frosty sweet tea with a sprig of mint, or a bowl of zesty pimento cheese spread on crackers, fresh vegetables or bread slices, southern natives and local culinary experts Elizabeth Silva de Balboa and Rick Ecord enjoy good food and truly appreciate sharing old fashioned Southern hospitality through the many rich traditions that the South has to offer. Last year, the two talented cooks joined forces to create “Miss Georgia’s Kitchen”, a line of food products with traditional Southern roots that has debuted with a delicious pimento cheese spread. The delectable concoction continues to win rave reviews from appreciative customers all over New England. “We sold our first container of pimento cheese in January 2016,” begins de Balboa. “It’s something I’ve made for a long time and it’s something I’ve always kept in the fridge.” According to de Balboa, the appetizing spread is a staple of Southern cuisine. The savory spread is often served with crackers, as an accompaniment to cocktails or beverages, or on top of juicy burgers. She adds that the crowd-pleaser is also popular when spread on a fried green tomato sandwich, hotdog, or served open faced and melted on a bagel. “It’s very versatile,” de Balboa exclaims. De Balboa and Ecord, who both moved here from the Southeast, met a few years ago when the two neighbors discovered a mutual interest in sharing Southern
The MGK team Rick, Alex, Elizabeth & Henry hospitality with their new neighbors in New England. They hosted small dinner parties for friends and colleagues and decided to launch a small company last year in space rented at Hope and Main in Warren. “When the chance to start Miss Georgia’s Kitchen came along, our Southern upbringing, culinary and other talents we had been waiting to put to good use found a home,” Ecord shares. “Pimento cheese was the perfect place to begin because we grew up eating this wonderful cheese spread deemed ‘the caviar of the South’.” The chef says that each batch of the pimento cheese spread is handcrafted and “made with love” from Vermont white sharp aged cheddar and other high quality locally sourced ingredients. “It has a distinct sharp flavor,” shares Ecord, adding that the cheese spread has several layers of unique and delicious flavors that comes from the unique spice blend he created. De Balboa says that she likes to cook and entertain, and Ecord, a trained chef who now directs environmental and safety programs, emphasized that they are naturals as they build their new company around the savory product and will eventually expand their new business. While Ecord works in product development, de Balboa is responsible for marketing and sales, and her husband, Alex Silva de Balboa’s focus is on production. “I get to have fun and get to create,” he tells. “This is just the first product of a line of Southern foods that are ideal for hosting friends and families,” shares de Balboa. “Our cheese spread is unique,” the
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MGK Shrimp & Pimento Cheese Grits Recipe
The cheese spread is sold in a 12-ounce container in the refrigerated section where spreads, dips and cheeses are located. “Miss Georgia’s Kitchen” can be found at Dave’s Marketplace (several locations); Tom’s Market in Warren; Quality Fruitland in Seekonk; The Pantry, Rumford; and Café L’Artisan, Providence. For more information about “Miss Georgia’s Kitchen” visit the web site: http://www.missgakitchen.com/.
MGK Shrimp and Pimento Cheese Grits Recipe Shrimp and grits is major comfort food, and MGK developed a recipe for a casserole version that is super easy to make and really delicious. This one is a crowd pleaser!
Directions:
Ingredients:
To make the pimento cheese grits, heat milk and water to just boiling and add the grits. Lower heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the egg and MGK pimento cheese to the grits. Salt and pepper to taste (we like a lot of pepper) and spoon grits into the baking dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
3 cups Milk ½ cup Water 1 cup Grits or Polenta (not instant) 1Egg, beaten 12 ounces MGK Pimento Cheese 3 T Butter, divided 4 cups Shrimp (completely shelled and de-veined) 1Diced Onion 1 T Diced Jalapeno Pepper (optional if using Ro-tel) 2 cloves Garlic 28 oz. Ro-tel (tomatoes and green chilies) ½ cup Cream Cheese 2 t Creole Spice (such as Zatarains) To taste Salt and Pepper 1 cup Cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350. Butter a 13x9 baking dish and set aside.
To make the shrimp, add 2 T butter to a nonstick pan and sauté shrimp until they just turn pink. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the remaining butter and sauté onion until softened slightly. Add garlic and Ro-tel, bring to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the creole spice and cream cheese and stir well until incorporated. Add the cooked shrimp. To make the casserole, pour the shrimp mixture over the pimento cheese grits in the casserole dish, sprinkle cheese on top and bake for approximately 30 minutes. Rest the casserole for 10-15 minutes before serving. ShopInRI 13
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Pan A Day: Bringing A Taste Of The Caribbean to the West End Of Providence By Jenn Lombari
Camilla Indira Baffoni is no stranger to cooking with unique spices and lots of flavor. Coming from two cultures that are known for very flavorful culinary dishes, she has family that came from India and she herself grew up in Guyana, a country on the North Atlantic coast of South America; Guyana is culturally connected to the Caribbean region, giving the food a wide range of flavors that have evolved over centuries. Growing up as the youngest member of the family, she was always sort of pushed aside in the kitchen and was more of a spectator. Cooking was left up to the older people. Every household in Guyana has their own family recipes, and they are secret. They have their own unique way of blending spices, making cook up rice, curries… Her mother never really worked with recipes. She just knew how to make a fabulous meal out of what was available. Camilla noticed how many of the dishes were started and what went into them and as she got older, she started to cook and develop her own recipes out of traditional meats, vegetables and spices. The time was right for Camilla to take her passion for food to the next level. In July of 2017, she opened Pan A Day; a small restaurant on the corner of Parade Street and Westminster Street on Providence’s West End. It’s the only Caribbean/ West Indian restaurant in the state and has been received very well since opening. With a small staff of four people, one being Camilla herself, and three other people coming from cultures in St Martin and the Dominican Republic, they are familiar with the cooking techniques and flavors Camilla wishes to bring into the neighborhood. Pan A Day is a small restaurant with some window seating inside and a few small tables for sidewalk seating. Everything is made fresh and from scratch every day. There is nothing stored in the freezer. Dishes are cooked one pot at a time. 18 ShopInRI
This is homestyle cooking, and it’s healthy. Meats are bought locally from RI Beef and Baffoni Poultry Farm. A lot of spices are able to be shipped to her but she makes special trips to NY to stock up on what is not easily available. Camilla explains how she likes to see some items in person so she knows exactly what she’s getting and that it is good quality. She also tries to buy as much organic produce as possible but also wants to keep prices affordable while still offering the best quality meal that she can. Every day, Pan A Day offers vegetable rice, cook up rice with coconut milk and beans, empanadas, stuffed yucca (vegetable or meat), jerk spareribs ( these have become a neighborhood favorite), stuffed cone with vegetable or meat , plantain and traditional flatbread called Roti. The menu changes by the day. On Tuesdays they will make potato curry, curry chicken, and a chef ’s choice. Wednesdays they feature ox tail and jerk chicken amongst the regular menu items. On Thursday, you can order ox tail again, curry chicken, curry potato, vegetable of the day or the chef ’s choice special. Friday they feature fish, curry goat or goat stew. Saturdays and Sundays, jambalaya and masala chicken are added to the menu. There is something for everyone whether you are a vegetarian or a meat eater. Be sure to ask about their catering services! Open Tuesday – Sunday 11:30am-9pm Closed on Monday Like them on Facebook (Pan A Day Take Away) and follow them on Instagram (@PanADayPVD) 7 Parade Street, Providence 401-273-1506 www.pan-a-day.com
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By: Chelsea Hutchings Most of us know that Columbus Day is currently a national holiday in the Americas (and elsewhere) which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on October 12th, 1492. Still, there are many aspects of Columbus Day that are not common knowledge to many Americans. Although Americans have been celebrating the voyage of Christopher Columbus since the colonial period, it didn’t become an official state holiday until 1905. A few decades later in 1937, Columbus Day became a federal holiday. However, there were several U.S. cities (most notably New York City) who did celebrate the 300th anniversary of the navigator’s landing. In 1892, then President Benjamin Harrison urged citizens to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the event. This early celebration focused around using rituals to teach ideals of patriotism. Ideals such as citizenship boundaries, the importance of loyalty to a nation, and the cele24 ShopInRI
Though for many, Columbus Day symbolizes the founding of the Americas, many Italian-Americans observe the holiday as a celebration of their heritage. The day was first preserved as a legal holiday in the United States through the lobbying of Angelo Noce in 1905. Noce was a first-generation Italian from Denver. Columbus Day became a statutory holiday in 1907. As a result of serious lobbying by the Knights of Columbus and New York City Italian leader Generoso Pope, Congress and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt declared October 12th a federal holiday. Since 1970, the holiday has been on the second Monday in October (coincidentally the same day as Thanksgiving in neighboring Canada). Generally observed by banks, the bond market, the United States Postal Service, other federal agencies, most state government offices, many businesses, and most school districts, some businesses and some stock exchanges remain open, and some states and municipalities abstain from observing the holiday. Historically, the U.S. states of Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon, South Dakota, and Vermont do not recognize Columbus Day at all. However, Hawaii, South Dakota, and Vermont do mark the day with an alternative holiday or observance. However, both historically and recently, there has been much controversy regarding the holiday. Much of the debate for celebrating Columbus Day (or not), is because the settlement of the Europeans in the Americas led to the deaths of a significantly large number of the native population.
The Federal Hill Commerce Association will be hosting its Annual Columbus Day Weekend Festival on historic Federal Hill in Providence, Rhode Island from Oct. 7th through Oct. 9th, 2017. The festival has been recognized as one of the best Columbus Day Festivals to attend, with great food and entertainment. The Annual Columbus Day Parade will take place on Sunday, October 8th at 11am on Atwells Ave in Providence, RI.
Entertainment Schedule Stage OneDepasquale Plaza Saturday, October 7 Opening Reception Noon Driftwoods1-5pm Ronnie Sands 6-10pm
Stage Two – Bank of America Saturday, October 7 Timeless 1-4pm Roger Cerisi’s All Stars 6pm-10pm
Sunday, October 8 Ambrosiani 1-5pm Steve Anthony 6-10pm
Sunday, October 8 All Turchetta Downstairs Band 6-9pm
Monday, October 9 Reminisce 1pm – 5pm
Monday, October 9 Vinnie Lato 1-5pm
In recent months, the City of Los Angeles has become the largest city in our nation to remove Columbus Day as an official holiday. In a unanimous decision by the City Council, the choice was made to replace it with a day to commemorate indigenous people. Most recently, Portland, the largest city in Maine voted to celebrate Columbus Day no longer. The vote followed nearly an hour-long hearing, during which a former president of the Italian American Heritage Center in Portland said the switch is a “slap in the face” to local Italians. On the other side of the debate, many Italian Americans want to keep the tradition. Italian-Americans feel it gives a greater appreciation to their heritage which was the result of the faith, courage and fortitude of the Genoese navigator and his brave counterparts. Still, amidst the debate, here in the Ocean State, the tradition Columbus Day Festival and Parade on Federal Hill remains highly revered by so many. This year’s parade promises not to disappoint! Car traffic is shut down for this party in the streets featuring music, rides, games, a marketplace, vendors and most importantly, food. Lots of food! Annually, nearly 100,000 people at-
Stage Three – St. John’s Saturday, October 7 DJ Eddie the Fixer 6pm – 10pm Sunday, October 8 Legacy Band 6-10pm Monday, October 9 Tribeca 1-5pm
tend this popular event. 2017 marks the 26th Anniversary of the Festival. Hosted by the Federal Hill Commerce Association, the Annual Columbus Day Weekend Festival will be held from October 7th though the 9th. Recognized as one the best Columbus Day Festivals to attend nationwide, some of the entertainment (there are even two stages) highlights include Ronnie Sands, Steve Anthony, Timeless, Legacy Band and Tribeca. The Annual Columbus Day Parade will take place on Sunday October 8th at 11:00 a.m. One of the largest Columbus Day celebrations outside the borders of our state is in New York City. This year, the Big Apple has advertised the celebration with a bit of tongue in cheek humor saying, “NYC will be giving a proverbial toast to the man who discovered the Americas (more or less).” The Columbus Day Parade is actually one of the biggest events in NYC! Over 35,000 marchers and groups participate in the party held on Fifth Avenue. Regardless of position, citizens nation-wide will likely stay tuned to this heated debate in the coming years. For Rhode Islanders, the Columbus Day Festival and Parade remain a top celebration and this year’s festivities, games, live entertainment, and food promise not to disappoint! ShopInRI ShopInRI2525
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It’s Apple Cider Donut Season It’s autumn in Rhode Island. The leaves are changing color, the air is cool, and destination spots like Appleland Orchard in Greenville, RI are offering up some of the best seasonal treats in the area. Joe and Mary Lou D’andrea are the owners and operators of the 45 acre farm. Growing several different kinds of apples to stock their farm stand, they are also known for the seasonal treats they make and bake right there on the property. The D’andreas press their own apple cider and make their own apple wine. They also make and sell a wide assortment of chocolate products including their gourmet chocolate covered apples. Selling over 400 pies per weekend, they bake an assortment of flavors including, apple,
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light and airy donut that is bursting with fall flavor. The donuts are made using Appleland’s very own hand pressed apple cider. She commented, “I didn’t want to create a donut that was just ‘okay’. I wanted to create something that people would crave.” And crave them you will. Get there when they are still hot and you will need some serious will power not to eat too many. Visit the Appleland Orchard farm stand seven days a week until Christmas Eve. (closed Thanksgiving)
back for more, they make THE BEST apple cider donuts in Rhode Island. Using high quality oils and ingredients, Mary Lou has created a
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Haunt Happenings in Rhode Island It’s Rhode Island’s thrill seekers who live for this time of year when the doors fling wide open on the local incredible variety of haunted houses which dare you to see what lurks inside. Rhode Island’s rich history and scenic wooden landscape combine for an ideal atmosphere for trembling your way through terrifying haunted manors and zombie-filled outdoor trails. For many RI haunted attractions, the countdown to Halloween begins in late September and the relentless scares continue through October, and into early November.
Three haunted attractions...
The Haunted Insane Asylum, Dead River Haunted Hayride Cirque du Souls. Field of Screams is not recommended for the faint of heart. There is no age restriction, but children must be accompanied by an adult. It is not recommended for the very young. From beginning to end, this will last approximately 40 – 60 minutes. Please call the Halloween Hotline for up to the minute closure details - 401.397.2201.
ZOMBIE PAINTBALL ARE YOU READY FOR THE APOCALYPSE? Board a 30 foot 5 ton military transport truck with individual, bolted down paintball guns. Each rider gets his/ her own gun. The entire team must work together to shoot live zombies and other moving targets. Do not let them overrun your truck! A drill sergeant will instruct, insult, and encourage your team throughout the entire ride. Each person will receive a pod of paintballs to last them throughout the ride. Paintballs are included in the ticket price. No personal balls or guns will be permitted on the ride. Purchase your tickets in advance to avoid the sell outs! Field of Screams @ Zombie Paintball Big John Leyden’s Christmas Tree Farm 179 Plain Meeting House Rd., West Greenwich, RI 02817 397-2600 www.hauntedhayride.net
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Roger Williams Park Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, presented by Citizens Bank, returns October 5 through November 5, delighting audiences of all ages. This year the theme will allow visitors to travel through time and visit with dinosaurs, explore the ice age, and peek into the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Rome. Wander the Feinstein Junior Scholar Wetlands Trail and delight in the history of the Middle Ages, discover the New World, and be fascinated by major inventions like cars, planes, space travel, and the computer. Infused throughout will be the art and music associated with each era. magine our planet s history reflected on more than 5000 intricately carved pumpkins. AMAZING! Please note: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is open rain or shine. In the case of light to moderate rain, the show will be open.
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F0RTRESS 0F OF NIGHTMARES Fortress of Nightmares is 3 haunted attractions inside orth merica s argest oastal Fortification.
“one of the most brilliant displays of holiday artistry anywhere in the U.S.� Children aged one and younger are always admitted free. Visit www.rwpzoo.org/jols for additional information.
Tunnels of Terror is a ghoulish maze
of Halloween horrors built deep inside the tunnels beneath Fort Adams. The volunteer team of actors will work their hearts out to jump out and scare you as you wind your way through the tunnels in the darkness.
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through haunted maze staffed with volunteer scareactors, and requires the use of 3D glasses. You never know what may pop out and scare you.
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tion which utilizes state of the art technology to synchronize over two dozen VR headsets. Guests will experience an 8-minute horror movie simultaneously with added live special effects to enhance their fright! (This attraction is an additional Address: 90 Fort Adams Drive, Newport www.rihauntedhouses.com/halloween/ fortressnightmares for hours of operation and more detailed information.
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Ghoulish Halloween Facts
Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored.
the poor would go door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes.
The first Jack O Lanterns were actually made from turnips.
Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance and, along with brown and gold, stands for the harvest and autumn. Black is typically a symbol of death and darkness and acts as a reminder that Halloween was once a festival that marked the boundaries between life and death.
Halloween is the second highest commercial holiday after Christmas.
Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
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Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween. Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer nonchocolate candy, and 10% who prefer gum. The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl’s call meant someone was about to die. According to Irish legend, Jack O Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths. The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with a 836 lb. pumpkin. “Souling” is a medieval Christian precursor to modernday trick-or-treating. On Hallowmas (November 1), 34 ShopInRI
Scarecrows, a popular Halloween fixture, symbolize the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday. Scottish girls believed they could see images of their future husband if they hung wet sheets in front of the fire on Halloween. Other girls believed they would see their boyfriend’s faces if they looked into mirrors while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween. Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was one of the most famous and mysterious magicians who ever lived. Strangely enough, he died in 1926 on Halloween night as a result of appendicitis brought on by three stomach punches. According to tradition, if a person wears his or her clothes inside out and then walks backwards on Halloween, he or she will see a witch at midnight. During the pre-Halloween celebration of Samhain, bonfires were lit to ensure the sun would return after the long, hard winter. Often Druid priests would throw the bones of cattle into the flames and, hence, “bone fire” became “bonfire”.
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Dressing up as ghouls and other spooks originated from the ancient Celtic tradition of townspeople disguising themselves as demons and spirits. The Celts believed that disguising themselves this way would allow them to escape the notice of the real spirits wandering the streets during Samhain. Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which means Halloween has been around for over 6,000 years. In 1974, eight-year-old Timothy O’Bryan died of cyanide poisoning after eating Halloween candy. Investigators later learned that his father had taken out a $20,000 life insurance policy on each of his children and that he had poisoned his own son and also attempted to poison his daughter. Teng Chieh or the Lantern Festival is one Halloween festival in China. Lanterns shaped like dragons and other animals are hung around houses and streets to help guide the spirits back to their earthly homes. To honor their deceased loved ones, family members leave food and water by the portraits of their ancestors. Halloween celebrations in Hong Kong are known as Yue Lan or the “Festival of the Hungry Ghosts” during which fires are lit and food and gifts are offered to placate potentially angry ghosts who might be looking for revenge.
Both Salem, Massachusetts, and Anoka, Minnesota, are the self-proclaimed Halloween capitals of the world. The Village Halloween parade in New York City is the largest Halloween parade in the United States. The parade includes 50,000 participants and draws over 2 million spectators. In many countries, such as France and Australia, Halloween is seen as an unwanted and overly commercial American influence. Boston, Massachusetts holds the record for the most Jack O Lanterns lit at once (30,128). In Alabama, it is illegal to dress-up as a priest. In Hollywood, there’s a $1000 fine for using silly string on Halloween. According to legend, if you see a spider on Halloween, it’s actually the spirit of a loved one watching you. In the UK, white cats are thought to bring bad luck, not like black cats in the US. Have leftover candy? Save it! Hard candy lasts for a year, while chocolate can last up to two. Americans purchase over 20 million pounds of Candy Corn each year.
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Your Personal Color Chart: What are Your Colors?
* Avoid yellowish golden shades of hair color because they detract from the radiance of your skin.
Your Mother Was Right!
ByChristine ChristineGonsalves Gonsalves By
Hi folks; I hope this article finds you Hi folks. I hope this article finds you prosperous and in good health, but prosperous and health! in good health, but mostly in good mostly in good health! In this month’s article, would like abouttohow Now, Ibefore we to gettalk down the tobusiness know which hair color is perfect of making you even morefor you. beautiful than you already are, I would like to announce that... For instance, are you a spring, summer, fall or a winter Theis answer does Chrissy’s Hairtype? Salon looking for a just talented with some not dependhairstylist on your ethnicity or following. So, if Knowing you are that your complexion. yourperson, color makeis an appointment let’s talk; type definitely useful.andAfter all, you’ll love working Chrissy’s! nobody wants to lookatwashed out, pale or older because of an awkward choice are you ready for this month’s inOkay; hair color. column? “Hair” we go!!!!!!!!!
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Dr. Robert Leonard Dr. Matthew Lopresti
Get to know the Surgeons at Leonard Hair Transplant Associates From Dr. Robert Leonard: Hi, I’m Dr. Robert Leonard, Founder and Chief Surgeon of Leonard Hair Transplant Associates. For over 30 years, treating men and women suffering from hair loss has been my passion. Prior to becoming the “Hair Doctor”, my plan was to become an OB/Gyn. But after my wife, a fellow physician, became pregnant with our first child, I left my OB/Gyn residency for a more family-friendly specialty, training under Dr. C.P. Chambers. Dr. Chambers was a leading hair transplant surgeon back in the days when early Joe Biden-style hair plugs were the industry standard. Male and female pattern baldness, a condition affecting some 80 million Americans, was also beginning to draw more serious attention from medical professionals. It was a huge risk to leave an established residency program, and I really didn’t know much about hair transplantation, but when I decide to do something, I jump in all the way. New surgical procedures and an aging boomer generation seeking its fountain of youth have changed the game dramatically over the past 31 years. Our business has grown to include six offices in three states, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. My partner, Dr. Matthew Lopresti and I perform surgeries in two locations, Cranston and Newton. The other offices are for consultations, where we provided free-of-charge consultations and with a large dose of hand holding and psychological counseling. For many people, losing their hair is heart wrenching; they’ll talk about not going anywhere without a baseball cap on, or never going swimming. One big concern of mine is bringing this issue out of the closet. Hair transplant surgery has been around since the late 1950s, but the results in those days often appeared less-than-natural. Since I began in this field, thankfully, the cosmetic results have dramatically improved for the better. Surgical transplants that once took multiple sessions to complete are now done in one office visit of 4 to 6 hours, under local anesthesia. Hair grafts are harvested by two different surgical methods. One technique involves removing a strip of hair-bearing skin from the donor area, which is then
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dissected into tiny grafts of one to four follicles apiece. The other method of harvesting grafts is called the Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE), where grafts are removed individually after being removed with a tiny punch. These grafts are then surgically implanted in balding or thin areas on top. Each technique is offered at Leonard Hair Transplant Associates. Nothing is different between the two methods as far as the recipient area (where the grafts are being planted) goes. The area to be transplanted is marked, numbed, and then the surgeon will make many hundreds of tiny incisions into which the grafts are placed. The newly transplanted hairs begin to grow in about four months and they will grow and grow and grow! At 18 months, transplanted hair is fully grown. These new hairs can be washed, combed, cut, curled, dyed, and otherwise treated as your own naturally growing hair—because it actually is! The other therapies that are very important for my patients to use are medically proven, scientifically sound treatments that stop the progression of their hair loss. Many patients are thrilled if they just could stop losing more hair and stay where they are. These excellent treatments are: Rogaine Foam, Propecia, and the CapillusRx 312 Laser Device. I tell my patients all the time that it is easier to keep the hair that they have rather than to replace it. And, it is so very true! Dr. Lopresti and I are very honest with people during their free hair loss consultation; not everyone is a candidate for this procedure. If a woman, for example, has thinning hair all over her head, then I usually won’t have enough hair to transplant. Or, if someone has totally unrealistic expectations as far as results, then I will not transplant that individual. It has been a sincere honor and a great pleasure to have taken care of thousands of patients with their particular hair loss problem during these three decades of my long career. Thank you to my family, to my team at LHTA, to my colleagues, to my friends, to my business associates, and to my patients for a fabulous professional life!
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From Dr. Matthew Lopresti:
Dr. Lopresti / Dr. Leonard in Italy
One of the most defining characteristics that we possess is our hair. Our hair even may be a reflection of personal beliefs, attitude, age, gender and religious beliefs. It, therefore, is no surprise that losing our hair can be difficult to experience and, for some of us, actually devastating. Thankfully, most hair loss can be effectively treated. For these reasons, as well as for the fact that many, many of my family members have significant hair loss, is why I decided to pursue the exciting field of hair restoration. I met Dr. Robert Leonard when I was a fourth year medical student. I spent an elective month during my last year of medical school training with him. I chose this elective out of pure interest and intrigue. As I mentioned, I have many people within my own family who had lost their hair and it was something that worried me on a daily basis. I needed to know whether hair loss could be prevented or, at the very least, to have the hair loss process slowed. To my surprise and relief, excellent options existed. At the time I had met Doc, I decided then and there that I was going to be proactive in preventing my own from hair from thinning.
With some of our patients at Fenway Park.
Receiving RI’s Finest Hair Restoration Surgeon Award.
Losing one’s hair, no matter to any extent, weighs frequently on one’s thoughts. I started both Propecia and Rogaine Foam and have continued to do so for more than a dozen years. I then began to use the Capillus Laser Device, since it is extremely effective in both preventing further loss as well as re-growing hair. These preventative treatments work! In fact, they work very well; however, it has taken a commitment on my part for them to be successful. Years ago, Doctor Leonard made a phone call to me asking if I’d like to join Leonard Hair Transplant Associates, his team… his passion. What could be than better to join a colleague who I respected and, more importantly, saw as a close friend as if he were a family member? So, I entered the field of hair restoration without hesitancy. Doc’s team, with whom he has lead and has trusted heartily, also accepted me with the same trust and respect that Doc has for me. I couldn’t ask for anything more! I have made a promise and devotion to the field of hair restoration. I have been blessed to become part of such a prestigious practice. I look forward to the possibility of giving to those that Doc has given for all of these years. Doc has over 30 years of knowledge that he has acquired in the field. Over these past few years I have enthusiastically adopted those fine skills by his teaching. That training and trust that Doc has bestowed upon me now gives me the skills to provide to our patients the highest quality medical and surgical care.
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Running and Squats... The Dos and Don’ts Susan Gazzero How does one build endurance to run? Following are some tips that will help you to progress, not only with endurance, but with your overall running workout.
1. Slow your pace. You’ll save energy for those bonus miles by slowing your pace. As with any exercise, it should be challenging, but doable. The talk test is a great way to test this. You should be able to talk moderately with some effort.
If it’s too difficult to talk, you are working too hard and your heart rate is likely too high. If it’s super easy to hold a conversation, you are not working hard enough.
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(For marathoners, add no more than two to three miles per week.)
3. Do one long run per week. Pick a day to tackle a new distance (weekends tend to work better for most people). A long run for everyone is different. If you are running three to five miles per run, try running a ten mile for your long run. My advice is to add five or more miles to your normal run when doing a long run. Progress each week by adding another half mile to your run.
However, be sure to scale back your long run distance every three to four weeks to avoid overtraining.
4. Take walk breaks. You will still reap the benefits of running nonstop. Before you know it, you’ll be able to run from start to finish.
5. Fuel the body. Do not run on empty.
On runs longer than an hour, bring along fuel that’s rich in carbohydrates and electrolytes. Start fueling about 30 minutes into the run and refuel every 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Break it up. Mentally segment your run into manageable parts so that you’re not intimidated by the full distance. For instance, a 15 mile run could be thought of as three 5 milers. More than half of running successfully is mental.
7. Run a looped route.
If not indoors on a treadmill, consider running a one to five mile run in order to stay close to necessities. You don’t want to too far away if you have to quit unexpectedly.
8. Be patient. Building endurance takes time. You are going to have good runs and not so good runs. Never, ever give up.
Squats: Having nice, firm legs is a status symbol of sexiness and willpower, especially for women. To get there, doing squats is a must. However, be on the lookout for common mistakes.
MISTAKE 1: TOO WIDE OF A STANCE Some say that this is debatable. Powerlifters will swear that everyone, other than themselves stands way too narrow while doing squats. Their goal is to put up as much weight as possible and they only care about developing muscular looking thighs. A wide stance allows the barbell to be loaded up with multiple plates on each side, but other than the power and strength aspects, it will not result in the expected look. The perfect position: Your stance should be just a little wider than your hips. This is the best choice for both range of motion and time under tension.
MISTAKE 2: PRESSURE
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This is important for preventing injuries. Your lumbar spine should not be too curved. Putting too much pressure on it with a bad position can result in a herniated disc. But flattening your lower back doesn’t mean to lean your upper body forward. The perfect position: Your lower back should be flat with a slight arch throughout the entire set.
MISTAKE 3: LEANING FORWARD Sloppy form on squats usually begins with a balance issue and trying to make up for it by leaning forward. This just may be the riskiest mistake that people can make, resulting in injuries of all severities. The perfect position: Proper squat technique means that your chest should be out and your shoulders back.
MISTAKE 4: TOO SHALLOW OR TOO DEEP Not going low enough on squats is common, and the main reason is because of bad positioning or because going lower is too much of an effort. Don’t stop going lower because it hurts! Going too low is also a mistake. This just adds unnecessary pressure on the knees. Powerlifters, with their super wide stance, believe that anything less than “ass to grass” is not enough. Not true. The perfect position: Place your feet just a little wider than shoulder width apart. Squat with the hips just a littler lower than the knees. This will work your quads, hamstrings, and glutes.
MISTAKE 5: FEET AND KNEES NOT LINED UP PROPERLY Some people say that having your knees ahead of your toes as you decline is fine and will allow you to go deeper. This will throw your form off by shifting your weight from your heels to the toes. Even if you don’t hurt a knee, your balance will be affected and you may likely end up leaning too far forward. The perfect position: Have your knees straight over your toes as you go down. These are just some tips to ensure perfect form to build endurance, which both should help achieve the result you are looking for. I am always amazed when people ask where I get my energy. How can you run or workout so much? I have built up the endurance. This is not something you are born with, or at least I wasn’t. This has taken discipline and dedication. I have always wanted to be the healthiest possible. I knew that training to run and exercising would also result in a fit body; but that was the fringe benefit to being healthy. My favorite quotes of the month… “Fitness is 20% exercise 80% diet. You can’t out run your fork.” “You can exercise 24 hours a day. If what you are putting in your body is too much or too much of a bad thing, exercise won’t bring you physical results. Yes, it’s helping the inside be healthy; but the outside won’t change.” “Sticks and Stones may break my bones but squats will make me badass” And who doesn’t want to be badass???? “Movement is a medicine for creating change in one’s physical, emotional and mental state” I am a huge believer that there is no better therapy or medicine than exercise. Period!! ShopInRI 45
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INDEPENDENT BENEFIT SOLUTIONS PREPARES CLIENTS FOR LIFE DURING AND AFTER WORKING YEARS By: Mark Berger One of the hardest things to plan for is retirement. Most people look forward to this joyful time in their life, yet are woefully unprepared for the changes in lifestyle, health and income that may happen. The two biggest financial fears people face before retirement are either not having enough income or depleting their assets too early because of taxes, longer life expectancies or an unplanned or prolonged illness. Before individuals reach that decision, they should see Nicholas Pacheco at Independent Benefit Solutions, LLC (IBS). Located at 2050 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pacheco is a licensed, independent agent with more than 17 years of helping people plan and secure their futures. There are tax-advantage ideas and services that the company offers that benefit their client’s needs.
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Pacheco said these values come from his passion for assisting others while providing top-notch services. “From an individual standpoint, people have hopes and dreams that they want to live comfortably after they’ve worked throughout their lives,” said Pacheco, who was born and raised in Rhode Island. “Most people and traditional planning focuses on climbing to the top of the mountain, but hardly anyone focuses on how to come safely down. We teach our clients how a variety of tax-advantaged ideas can help them create a customized plan that will best suit their unique needs.” Pacheco noted another issue that will attract attention during the next few months: Medicare. He said the Medicare Annual Election
Period (AEP) for individuals start on Sunday, October 15 and runs until Thursday, December 7. During that period, Pacheco offers free seminars to inform the public about changes in the various plans for the coming year. His agency also meets with their clients oneon-one to review their current Medicare plans to ensure they still meet their needs and budget, including “Part D” prescription drug plans. “What IBS will do for our clients are review their current insurance portfolio at no charge and see where they could help to create a solution that makes sense,” Pacheco said. “We are a full-service, licensed independent insurance agency that educates their clients so they can stop worrying about their financial
future and start living the way they planned.� Pacheco continued. “We offer solutions to maximize their health, protect their wealth, and show them how to leave a positive and lasting financial legacy to those they care about.�
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Among the solutions IBS offers include: various Medicare and group health insurance plans, voluntary benefits, identify theft protection, retirement income, various tax-free final expense and life insurance, disability insurance and long-term care plans, among others. Independent Benefit Solutions has an A+ rating with the BBB (Better Business Bureau), and is an active member of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. He is married and lives with his family in Cumberland and he presently serves as a Major in the R.I. Army National Guard for the last 22 years. Speaking of growth, Pacheco said the company is expanding and seeking talented individuals who are interested in joining the team as Independent Insurance Agents. No experience is necessary; those seeking additional information may contact Mr. Pacheco either by phone at: (401) 314-4100 or by e-mail at: npacheco@ independentbenefitsolutions.com. Visit http://independentbenefitsolutions.com for more details regarding the agency.
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Ask An Expert The Benefit of a Properly Flashed Chimney of (www.LopcoContracting.com)
My name is Tom Lopatosky. I’m the President of guidance LOPCO Contracting (www.LopcoContracting.com) & I’m honored to have the opportunity to talk to this you about home improvement on a monthly basis. I love answering your questions! Please send them to tom@LopcoContracting.com or call 401-270send 2664. Thanks in advance for taking the time to call tom@LopcoContracting.com. read this column! time
overthat thedo past 20+ years There are many roofing companies out there a phenomenal job at roofing a home or business. They are hard-working and knowledgeable professionals that do an absolutely fantastic job of putting a new roof on any given structure. They do a nice job of stripping the old roof off, disposing of the corresponding debris appropriately, prepping for the new roof, and installing the new roof underlayment & flashing components as well as the laying of the new roof itself. There is one item though that as well intentioned as many of these roofers are, often becomes the source of a head scratching issue for the Client and an unbeknownst negative knock that scars what otherwise would be pretty perfect roof jobs everywhere – chimney flashing. Chimneys can often rise up in the middle of one’s roof, met by the roofing material around it and if it does not have flashing correctly staggered and cut & pointed into the actual chimney itself and woven into the roof shingles or material around it the correct way, mysterious leaks may gradually make themselves known at the bewilderment of unsuspecting property owners who cannot figure out why their new roof is leaking. The roofer is often called back in and they themselves cannot figure things out (the important note of this being that if they knew what to look for, they most likely would have made sure things were done right the first time). Appropriately flashing a chimney is an enormously important construction item that combines two trades (masonry & roofing) to ensure that moisture does not come in through the penetration of the chimney through the roof. As common sense as this may seem, we run into situations all the time where much damage is caused below because of inappropriately flashed or tied-in chimneys. If you have a mysterious leak that seems like it may be stemming from the general vicinity of where your chimney goes through your building and out your roof, an improperly flashed chimney may be the culprit. If you are having a challenge determining if your chimney was flashed the way it should have been or not, whether recently or from years ago, feel free to reach out to us to have a conversation about the situation and we will be happy to provide some guidance. Dealing with leaks and where they start from is the bane of the existence of many-a-property owner. Making sure that chimneys are flashed appropriately, however, is one checklist item that should not be forgotten! Tom Lopatosky has run his own carpentry and painting business in Providence since 1995; LOPCO Contracting – the “Personable, Particular Professionals” – specializes in carpentry and exterior & interior painting. Recently LOPCO Contracting was named ‘RI’s Finest Painting Contracting Company’ by ShopInRI Magazine. In 2013, Tom was named “Humanitarian of the Year” by the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and a “40 Under 40” award winner by Providence Business News. He is a member of both the PDCA and RIBA (Rhode Island Builders Association). Tom has weekly ‘Home Improvement Tips’ that air on the radio on 630 WPRO AM (during the weekday morning news) and on television on WPRI 12 (during the Saturday morning news).
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October Real Estate News Letter By Amanda Hannon Fall has arrived and it’s my favorite time of year. I hope it’s yours too. The skies are blue, the sun is still bright, and we are now feeling crispness in the air. Pumpkin spice is everywhere and it’s a great time to start house hunting. Yes, that’s right; it’s the perfect time for house hunting. To your surprise, we are not in the off-season in real estate. It is the prime season for many buyers and sellers. For buyers, there is still plenty of inventory of homes on the market. Some sellers have been sitting on their homes that didn’t move during the prime season of spring and summer. After months of inactivity, many of these sellers are eager to close a deal at a price more appealing to buyers to avoid remarketing next spring. Sellers realize that there are less buyers in the fall and may drop their price. A motivated seller will more likely be more negotiable with a buyer. You can look forward to less activity at open houses, as well as less competition overall. Most families are already settled in to a new school year with their children and are not interested in moving to a new school district. Holidays are approaching and the thought of adding more stress to their lives is unappealing. Most sellers are looking to sell before the holidays. You could very possibly be in your new home for Thanksgiving. Sellers will most likely see more serious buyers in the fall. The many reasons why one is eager to close a deal on a home is the same reason why buyers share the same eagerness. Everyone wants to be settled in before the holidays and the approaching winter months. Never be afraid to sell or buy a home when you have the urge, based on the time of year. Other than right around Christmastime, there is no bad time to buy or sell; so, don’t be fooled! Contact me today to begin your search or list your property.
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Automated Business Solutions learns from it’s past, Looks ahead to prosperous future. By Mark Berger
Some businesses look to help a company through a consultative approach; an approach that truly looks at what is in the best interest of the client, and at the same time making a fair profit. Automated Business Solutions (ABS) Co-Founders Alan Albergaria and Robert Maceroni agree strongly on one main model: Treat your customers as partners, and provide good service at a fair price. “If we take care of our partners, then our partners will take care of us,” said Maceroni, the company’s vice president. ABS, an office solutions provider, is “Your Total Office Answer”. 54 ShopInRI
They trace their roots some twoand-a-half decades, and from its humble beginnings, has grown into one of New England’s largest and most successful technology partners.
“We take care of our partners’ technology so they can focus on their business,” said Albergaria. “Business is tough enough, and it is our intent to make it easier.”
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Present Company Included
Albergaria, the ABS President, and Maceroni, started the business in 1992 using space in a machine shop. They quickly out grew that location and moved to a larger space in Warwick on Greco Lane. Within three years, they again outgrew their facility and decided to design and build a 9,000 sq. ft. facility. ABS now has an 11,000 sq. ft. corporate office located on Kilvert St in Warwick, with additional locations in Southington, CT, Worcester, MA and Hingham MA.
Automated Business Solutions currently boasts 65 employees, serving customers thought out Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. ABS has partnerships with major suppliers like Kyocera, Canon, Sharp, Lexmark and Laserfiche. “Our intent is to determine how we can improve and streamline a partners’ document workflow. Whether it has to do with a standalone printer, MFP, electronic work
“We focus on being current with the ever-changing technologies to better support our partners.”
Their Future Looks Bright Albergaria says their focus is on growth without jeopardizing the personalized service they provide. “We plan on expanding our footprint in the Central MA area by both adding personnel and potential acquisitions,” Albergaria said. “The best compliments are that several candidates are referred monthly by the
current ABS team. What better testament could there be then by existing ABS employees referring friends to join the ABS Team? There is a current need to add personnel in Central MA for both sales and service.” Automated Business Solutions is located on 415 Kilvert Street in Warwick, RI. Visit their website at www.absne.com or call them at 401-732-3000. For more information on applying for a position with the company, please contact Albergaria at alana@absne.com.
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Scituate Oil By Susan Gazzero
When asked to write an article, I’m always amazed at how much I learn. I’m intrigued with how interesting different businesses can be. We all have passions. Mine happen to be writing, fitness and pets; so again, it astounds me that an interview at a random company can be so inspiring. And, the fact that I get to then pass the information and knowledge on to our readers is an added bonus. Let me tell you about Scituate Oil Company, Inc. and why it is different from other oil companies. A few of the words that came to mind when writing this article were honesty, efficiency, compassion, and loyalty. In 1982, Mr. and Mrs. Gene D’Allesandro founded Scituate Oil Company, Inc. 58 ShopInRI
Located in Johnston, RI, this family owned business prides themselves on having a lean operation which enables them to pass savings onto its customers. The company sits on 25 acres and once I was there, the size of the property made good sense. They actually run three companies: Scituate Oil, Scituate Portable Restrooms and Scituate Cesspool. So what can be said about Portable Restrooms? To start, they allow for customization with your own choices of color, theme, etc. So if it’s a child’s birthday, wedding, or graduation, etc., the portable restroom can be customized per your needs. They not only do their best to offer cost savings, they pride themselves on cleanliness and honesty. They are known statewide due to the large events they have satisfactorily serviced over the years. These events include: the Scituate Art
Festival, the Greek Festival and the WBRU Concert Series in Providence, to name just a few. Scituate Oil does not have a rapid turn over with employees. Actually, I’m not even sure that they have a turn over at all. While at the office, the atmosphere was a feeling of one big happy family. Many times when the phone rang or someone walked through the door, they seemed to know the office manager, Mary. The longer I was there and the more I spoke with Donna, daughter of Gene and Barbara D’Allesandro, and her employees, the more evident it was that a primary reason for the uniqueness of this company is because of the wonderful staff ! Not only did Mary know a lot of the customers, but as calls were coming in, I could hear the oil drivers say, “Park on the side of that house and go around
back. Don’t use the front entrance on that house; use the side. Be careful when you enter that house; there’s a protective dog,” etc. The drivers also know there customers extremely well. The relationships between staff and customers speak volumes to me. They aren’t just delivering oil or providing a service; they are taking the time to become familiar with their customers and the customers’ needs. And, learning that they service all of Rhode Island and Eastern Connecticut truly impressed me. They service 12 months a year, both commercial and residential. The company’s adamant about following all state guidelines. They retrofit all equipment for accuracy, their trucks are routinely tested by the State of Rhode Island, and their equipment is of the highest quality. They use electronic meters as opposed to mechanical meters, meaning that there’s no mechanical issues, and everything is computerized. Also impressive is although it has been in operation for decades, the company has progressed with the times when it comes to social media. They use Facebook to update oil prices and to display information notices. You can place an order directly from their website and have next day delivery. If an order is placed online, you
will receive a phone call confirming their arrival. They will also call to arrange payment, as they do offer large quantity discounts and cash discounts. They also accept checks and credit cards. If you run out of oil and it’s an emergency situation, no problem; they will ensure same day delivery. The regular schedule is six days during the cold months, closed on Sundays, and open five days during the warmer weather. All orders for oil are next day delivery. For example, an order place on a Monday is guaranteed delivery on Tuesday, and so on. They have a 24 hour phone service that ensures receipt of a call back within no longer than 24 hours. For Rhode Islanders or those in the Eastern Connecticut area who are seeking an oil company, portable restroom, or a cesspool company, there is no question that the choice should be Scituate Oil Company, Inc. For further information, contact 401-946-0700. You can also visit their website at www.goscituateoil.com. Location: 26 Green Hill Road, Johnston, RI 02919 Diesel and kerosene available for sale on site, as well. Special thanks to Donna, Jake and Nick for taking time to speak with me. You are truly an example of how all companies should operate. ShopInRI 59
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Consider Multiple Factors When Creating Retirement Plans
When you create your financial and investment strategies for retirement, what will you need to know? In other words, what factors should you consider, and how will these factors affect your investment-related decisions, before and during your retirement? Consider the following: Age at retirement – Not surprisingly, your retirement date likely will be heavily influenced by your financial situation – so, if you have to keep working, that’s what you’ll do. But if you have a choice in the matter, your decision could have a big impact on your investment strategy. For example, if you want to retire early, you may need to save and invest more aggressively than you would if you plan to work well past typical retirement age. Also, your retirement date may well affect when you start accepting Social Security payments; if you retire early, you might have to start taking your benefits at age 62, even though your monthly checks will be considerably smaller than if you waited until your “full” retirement age, which is likely to be 66 or 67. Retirement lifestyle – Some people want to spend their retirement years traveling from Athens to Zanzibar, while others simply want to stay close to home and family, pursuing quiet, inexpensive hobbies. Clearly, the lifestyle you choose will affect how much you need to accumulate before you retire and how much you will need to withdraw from your various investment accounts once you do.
Second career – Some people retire from one career only to begin another. If you think you’d like to have a “second act” in your working life, you might need some additional training, or you might just put your existing expertise to work as a consultant. If you do launch a new career, it could clearly affect your financial picture. For one thing, if you add a new source of earned income, you might be able to withdraw less from your retirement accounts each year. (Keep in mind, though, that once you reach 70 ½, you will have to take at least some withdrawals from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan.) On the other hand, if you keep earning income, you can continue putting money into a traditional IRA (until you’re 70 ½) or a Roth IRA (indefinitely) and possibly contribute to a retirement plan for the self-employed, such as a SEP-IRA or an “owner-only” 401(k). Philanthropy – During your working years, you may have consistently donated money to charitable organizations. And once you retire, you may want to do even more. For one thing, of course, you can volunteer more of your time. But you also might want to set up some more permanent method of financial support. Consequently, you might want to work with your legal advisor and financial professional to incorporate elements of your investment portfolio into your estate plans to provide more support for charitable groups. As you can see, your retirement goals can affect your investment strategy – and vice versa. So, think carefully about what you want to accomplish, plan ahead and get the help you need. It takes time and effort to achieve a successful retirement, but it’s worth it.
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By Elizabeth Greenberg It used to be easier, I suppose, way back when we only needed our Dove soap, Nivea Cream and Jolene Bleach. If you were fancy, you indulged in a homemade remedy such as a masque or mud-pack. I remember using egg whites for my masque and sometimes oatmeal. (It almost became lunch!) Oh, and the famous Queen Helen Mint Julep Mask- a dark leafy green, muddy goop that you slathered over your entire face, whites of your eyes and teeth flashing, and head wrapped in an Egyptian cotton terry turban. My mother regularly used the Queen Helen and, as a young girl, I followed suit. Once your pores started peeking through the dried caked-on mud, you “were ready”. We then seemed 64 ShopInRI
to glow the entire day- becoming instant “shiny, happy people”. In addition to cleansing, steaming our faces with boiled kettle water over the sink, and various putty masques, the seventies and eighties definitively had its own agenda with tanning. There were those indoor tanning lights, you know, but if it was seasonable and sunny, you would be outside slathered in baby oil with a mirrored 3-tiered piece of cardboard. Shake and bake all the way. When real UV rays, artificial or natural, were not readily available, it was time for the tanning creams in 50 shades of light orange and faded terra cotta. Those days have abruptly ended and the dawn of exclusive skin care, remedies and natural treatments has taken hold.
Flash forward to 2017. We are now sunless (and scared) but want a sun-kissed look, a dewy, soft, supple, wrinkle-free, puffy-less freshness. Skin care treatments and products have pinnacled into not only high quality creams and gels but scientifically-based remedies, hair removal, facials, peels, microdermabrasion and LED’s. Here in Barrington, we are fortunate to have a private, exclusive skin spa owned and operated for over 14 years by Ms. Lynne Beaulieu: Simply Skin. Lynne, a licensed esthetician, is warm, personable and meticulous with her clients. She provides the ultimate in personalized skin care in a private and serene studio. Lynne customizes
your skin needs and provides you with essential and professional expertise. Simply Skin has recently taken services to more in-depth clinical skin treatments for anti-aging, acne and rosacea. These include the integration of advanced peels, micro peels, micro dermabrasion, dermaplaning and now the new and fabulous LED light treatments- a safe and effective way to treat aging skin, acne, rosacea as well as to build up collagen and elastin, improve skin firmness, reduce fine lines, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Additionally, the list of facials is endless: anti-collagen facial, acne detox facial, men’s fitness facial, teen facial, express facial, vitamin K infusion facial, vitamin C infusion facial, intensive rehydration facial and the Simply Skin Signature and Ultimate Facial.
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LIFE RAFT SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT ACQUIRES BOSTON-BASED LANDRIGAN CORPORATION He has been a staunch advocate for commercial fishing vessel safety and was involved with the earliest Safety at Sea Instructional Conferences for the offshore sailboat-racing world. At LRSE, their mission is building lifelong relationships by providing the highest quality solutions through unequaled experience, knowledge and integrity. They have serviced and sold major brands of life rafts and safety equipment for over 35 years.
LRSE President Jim O’Connor
By Mark Berger
In what may be categorized as “coming fullcircle” or “small world department,” the head of Life Raft Survival Equipment (LRSE) recently purchased the Boston, Massachusetts-based Landrigan Corporation. The merger combines one of the oldest companies of life raft and marine safety equipment in the country with the largest of such company, said LRSE President Jim O’Connor. Landrigan Corporation began five decades ago by Capt. George Landrigan. O’Connor founded LRSE in 1983. O’Connor said that the purchase was more than just business for him.
Their team is comprised of the foremost experts in marine safety and survival equipment, which is all factory-trained and certified in the latest national, international, industry and manufacturer regulations. Their service center is located about 10 miles north of Newport, RI, and is one of the largest U.S. Coast Guard approved servicing facilities in the country. They will continue offering their services at their Fish Road/Tiverton and Jeffries Street/East Boston locations. For more information about Life Raft Survival Equipment, please contact either Jim O’Connor tollfree at: (800) 451-2127,, or visit their website at: www.lrse.com.
“It was 40 years ago this month that I began working for Landrigan Corp.,” said O’Connor, who began his career as life raft service technician for Landrigan Corporation in 1978. “George was a mentor to me when he was my employer, and we continued to have a working relationship over the next four decades.” O’Connor is no stranger to the marine world. In addition to his company, O’Connor served as Past President of the United States Marine Safety Association. ShopInRI 69
MOVIE REVIEW By Hannah Burke
After the ever-so-popular novel by Stephen King and the TV show; it’s been 27 years, and IT has returned for another time. The movie starts in the quiet town of Derry where a young boy named Bill ( Jaeden Lieberher) and his brother Georgie ( Jackson Robert Scott) are constructing a paper boat to sail. As Georgie very hesitantly goes downstairs into the cellar to retrieve the wax, he notices two gleaming eyes in the darkness. However, when he shines the flashlight on them, he realizes that it’s just two globes. Georgie heads outside in the pouring rain and follows his boat down the stream when it suddenly falls into a sewer grate. Heartbroken, he attempts to look for it when a terrifying face peers back at him out of the darkness. The stranger introduces himself as Pennywise the Dancing Clown (Bill Skarsgård). He explains that he had been swept away from his Circus by the storm and offers Georgie a balloon for him and his brother. Georgie declines and heads to leave, but Pennywise asks him if he would like his boat back and tells him to “take it”. Georgie does so, and Pennywise latches onto his arm, ripping it clean off. Georgie scrambles away, screaming and crying, only to be dragged into the sewer. Fast forward one year. Bill and his friends, Richie (Finn Wolfhard), Eddie ( Jack Dylan Grazier), and Stanley (Wyatt Oleff ) are getting out of school; the summer of 1989. The group is constantly harassed by ‘The Neighborhood Gang’, Henry (Nicholas Hamilton), Belch ( Jake Sim), Victor (Logan Thompson), and Patrick (Owen Teague). The new boy, Ben ( Jeremy Ray Taylor) flirts with Beverly (Sophia Lillis), a bullied girl from school. The story switches to another boy named Mike (Chosen Jacobs) who is on a farm and is forced to kill sheep. He refuses to do it, as he does not want to harm the animals. As he travels into town one day to deliver the meat, he notices bloody and burnt hands clawing from the door. When the door opens, a clown seems to be hanging from the meat hooks. Before he can react, Henry and his gang attempt to run him over with their car. The ‘Loser Club’ meets up at Bill’s house where he convinces his friends to go to the marshlands in an attempt to find his 70 ShopInRI
brother Georgie. Bill is extremely convinced that he is still not dead. As they travel in the sewers, they meet a boy named Ben who is being chased by ‘The Neighborhood Gang’. They hide in the sewer, as one of the gang members pursues them with a lighter and bug spray. He is attacked and caught by Pennywise, and taken away. The haunting continues after insert name here is attacked by a leper on Neibolt Street, and Beverly is haunted by the voices of the missing children. Blood is sprayed in her face, coating her bathroom. Her father comes to investigate, and she realizes that he cannot see the blood. Bill is lured into his basement by the ghost of his brother. The illusion tells him, “You’ll float too; you’ll float too,” when IT jumps out of the water and attacks him. Bill narrowly gets away, and IT gleams. The ‘Losers Club’ gets back together, however, they all realize that they are being pursued by the same evil entity, and set out to find it. They eventually head to Neibolt Street where they encounter Pennywise, as he tricks them into facing their very own fears. ‘The Loser Club’ manages to escape, but they start to fight with each other, and are forced to return to Neibolt Street to destroy IT once and for all. Overall, I thought the movie was awesome. For me, being a horror movie virgin (I have never seen a horror movie in my life), I am glad that it is my first. I can say that it was an amazing movie (no pun intended), and that I would love to see it again. The plot was amazing, and I thought that the actor who played Pennywise was the perfect choice, as he instilled fear into not only the hearts of the characters, but also the hearts of viewers. During the entire movie, I had my hands on the edge of my seat, anticipating what was going to happen next. I was anxious for what was going to happen to the characters, as well. The plot twists were amazing, and I love that we could not predict what was going to happen next. The only part that upset me was the ending; but you’ll have to find out for yourself ! If the ending was different, I would have given it a solid 6. I give IT a score of 5.6 out of 6 diamonds. Rated R for violence, blood, death, and vulgarity.
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Davison Bolster:
Author and Artist of Noah’s Night Lights Jenn Lombari
“You never know where art is going to lead you”, explains Davison Bolster. He grew up watching his grandfather paint scenes from around New England. Although, his grandfather had passed away when Davison was only 8 years old, he knew at that young age that he wanted to be an artist. His parents also encouraged his artistic skills throughout his life. Having lived in Warren, RI for the last 40 years, Bolster thanks the community there for their support, encouragement, and their inspiration.
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and eventually created her own. “The Story Of Am’ber’” was born. The whole story uses bears as the characters, which makes it a delight for kids.
Out of his own interest in the subject of nature at night, Bolster became inspired to write the book after experiencing first-hand the many wonders that light up at night.
‘’Watercolors and words by Davison Bolster” was a phrase that was only just beginning to be recognized around town and the 250 hardcover books that he self-published quickly sold out. Having worked so hard on this, Bolster now knows what goes into publishing a book. From the paintings to the words to having it become something that you can hold in your hands and share with loved ones. “The Story Of Am’ber’ “ came out two years ago, and only six months later, he started working on a second children’s book, “Noah’s Night Lights”.
He wrote for a year and a half and painted for a solid year. Twenty seven 14’’x20’’ detailed watercolor paintings of all the things that light up the night in nature were ready to accompany the story of Noah. He is a character loosely inspired by Davison Bolster, himself, growing up in the country settings of Maine and Connecticut. Loving nature and wanting to know more about everything; reading books and exploring and telling others all about it. Bolster received his first telescope at the age of ten and loved looking at the stars and moon. He noticed how bright nature is at night; from the sky to the snow to
the plankton phosphorescence in the water. Loving nature and wanting to know more about everything; reading books and exploring and telling others all about it, that’s Noah! Bolster considered how ¾ of kids grow up in urban or suburban areas and are surrounded by manmade light. They don’t get to experience nature at night the way he describes through Noah’s story. He explains, “When you get to experience these things away from manmade light, they’re more than awesome… they’re spectacular!” The story also serves as a way to get kids excited about wanting to turn off the lights and not be afraid of the dark. He jokes, “Parents are going to love this book for that.” “Noah’s Night Lights” is very educational. Sixty pages in total, Bolster researched the science behind each natural phenomenon within the story. This research is also seen within the detailed watercolor paintings. Each painting is two pages and the images bleed right to the edge of the pages so that the reader can “fall into the paintings”. Bolster said that he pushed himself further that he ever has with these watercolors. Although he self-published his first book, he’s hoping that this one will be picked up by a publisher because it has a much bigger potential audience than his first book book. Noah’s Night Lights” is geared for ages 5-10 but it’s really for anyone. Infants can enjoy the pictures and grow into the words, any parent will enjoy the science, and any nature lover reminiscing of their childhood will connect with the character of Noah and the wonders of the night.
There’s so much to learn within the book as you follow Noah on his nighttime journey. Davison Bolster celebrated the completion of the book on August 20 at Imago Gallery in Warren, RI. Here, he read the story to a room full of parents and children and other supporters from the community. It was called a “Kids Book Blastoff Party” because he’s getting ready to “blast it off ” to publishers. The event was professionally filmed, capturing the reactions of the audience and their excitement, and a DVD will accompany the finished work as it gets shipped to publishers and other important outlets. There is a GoFundMe page in place to raise enough money to create 25 hardcover copies of “Noah’s Night Lights” for submission to publishers. He explained that 90% of people are writers so they send a typed manuscript. 10% are illustrators so they submit PDFs on a flash drive. He doesn’t want a publisher to have to piece together his vision so he’s looking to submit a finished hardcover book. He wants them to see the project exactly as intended, not to envision how it “should be”. If a publisher receives 2000 submissions per year, they might publish 20. “If it doesn’t knock em for a loop, don’t bother!” The response after the Blast Off Party has been unanimous and the goal of $3000 is getting closer and becoming reality. You can help by donating to the GoFundMe campaign at www.gofundme.com/ noahsnightlights. If you’d like to have Davison Bolster as a guest at your school, library, or special event, he can be reached at davisonbeaux@juno.com
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In Alabama you may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time. In Alaska a Moose may not be viewed from an airplane. In Arkansas dogs may not bark after 6 PM. In California no vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour. In Connecticut it is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset. In Georgia members of the state assembly cannot be ticketed for speeding while the state assembly is in session. In Idaho a person may not be seen in public without a smile on their face. In Iowa a man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public. In Kansas pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights. In Kentucky a woman may not buy a hat without her husband’s permission.
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Rhode Island’s Autumn Festivals…October 2017 Autumn is a time to celebrate and enjoy nature’s bounty, and Rhode Island is filled with countless wonderful harvest festivals! Fresh cider flows at local festivals, while crowds gather to stroll through the spectacle of endless arts and crafts and local merchant vendors. Dozens of food and fall festivals line the calendar at this time of year celebrating local artisans and antique vendors, creative arts and crafts, entertainment and rides for the kids, seafood, many other types of tempting food, and delightful autumn desserts.
Scituate Art Festival The Scituate Art Festival, in its 51st year, is Autumn a favorite Rhode Island tradition over the is a time to celebrate and enjoy nature’s bounty, and Rhode Columbus Day weekend (Sat. Oct 7-Mon.Oct 9, 2017). They feature more than 200 juriedIsland art andis filled with countless craft exhibitors, select antique vendors,wonderful a food harvest festivals! Fresh cider flows at local festivals, while court offering regional specialties, live musical crowds gather to stroll through entertainment, and a huge art/craft/antique the spectacle of endless arts and raffle. They are proud to have been recognized crafts and local merchant vendors. seven times as ‘Best Annual Arts/Crafts Festival Dozens of food and fall festivals Statewide’ by the readers of ‘Rhodeline Island the calendar at this time of Monthly Magazine’. year celebrating local artisans and
antique vendors, creative arts and Scituate is a picturesque New England town crafts, entertainment and rides for nestled in the northwest corner of Rhode Island. the kids, seafood, many other types Visitors stroll the beautiful North Scituate ofvillage tempting food, and delightful autumn green, taking in the unique varieties of art, craft,desserts. sculpture and antiques offered by exhibitors while listening to upbeat music and pondering of raising funds to restore the 1830’s era former what to enjoy for lunch. Autumn provides the Congregational Church which is located at the center perfect backdrop for this wonderful festival, of the festival grounds. Starting with just twelve local with crisp air and colorful foliage to energize the exhibitors that first year, this well-established and muchbody and the spirit. anticipated event now draws over two hundred exhibitors This annual event began in 1967 as a means 86 ShopInRI
from across the United States and Canada, as well as estimates of 100,000 visitors over the 3-day weekend.
Woonsocket Autumnfest Held over the Columbus Day Weekend, Autumnfest began in 1977 as an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the spirit of Northern Rhode Island. (Oct. 6-9 2017) Held at the World War II Veteran’s Memorial Park (40 Snow St. Woon.), the success of that first Autumnfest celebration became the model for subsequent festivals.
Things to do: Food Row ~ With lots of local favorites, you’re sure to find some mouthwatering treasures. Beer Tent - An atmosphere of gathering and reminiscing while enjoying beverages and live music. (Friday evening) Midway Rides ~ What’s a festival without rides?
Sporting Events - Dodgeball, MEGA War “New England’s Largest Tug O’ War Event”. Arts & Crafts Booths ~ Marvel at the local crafts, food, clothing and much more. Merchant Vendor Booths ~ Check out the bargains! Consumer Showcase Booths ~ See what some of the local companies have to share. Entertainment ~ Great entertainment at the Bandstand, as well as in the Kiddiefest area. The Autumnfest Parade ~ Get your seats early as the roads shut down! Starts on Diamond Hill Road Plazas, at 9:30am and ends at the Autumnfest site of World War II Memorial Park on Social Street. Fireworks (Sunday @ 9:30pm)
Bowen’s Wharf 27th Annual Seafood Festival Dates: Saturday, October 14th & Sunday October 15th, 2017 Time: 11am to 5pm, Saturday til 6pm Free admission (food and beverages can be purchased at vendor booths) Historic Bowen’s Wharf in downtown Newport will host the 26th annual Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival on October 14th and 15th. Named one of the “10 Fabulous Fall Festivals on the Coast”, by Coastal Living Magazine, this event is an open invitation to return to the waterfront after the rush of the summer season!
tents. Other neighboring restaurants and fisherman’s associations serve up their most celebrated seafood dishes (lobster dinners, clam chowder, stuffed quahogs, clam cakes, shrimp, scallops, raw oysters and clams, as well as a few dishes for landlubbers and kids). Fresh juice, soft drinks, desserts and kettle corn will satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Cafe-style seating is set up throughout the Wharf and proceeds from festival bars benefit Oliver Hazard Perry, RI’s brand new 200-foot official sailing education vessel which will be at Bowen’s Wharf Marina and available for ship visits. NEW for 2017: Gluten-free delicacies from Lola’s Blue Farm!
Honoring the “Harvest of the Sea”, the Bowen’s Wharf Seafood Festival offers fresh, local seafood. Fish tacos, lobster rolls, fried calamari, signature cocktails, and cold beer accompany continuous live music and family fun, all beneath the Wharf ’s colorful
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Russ Smith & his canine friends just want to have fun.
two years ago by word of mouth from friends who learned about the unique service and wanted their dogs to join in the fun and adventure.
By Brian Lowney
“When the dogs pile into the van, they look for their buddy,” Smith tells, adding that the during the past two years, some of the canines have bonded with each other and formed friendships, just like their human counterparts. He adds that when one of the canines is absent; it’s just like missing an old friend.
Six mornings a week, the Tiverton, Rhode Island entrepreneur and several dogs of various shapes, sizes and ages, pile into a large van to enjoy a three-hour-long outdoor trek in the country to enjoy some fresh air, exercise and what the critters do best – play and have a lot of fun! “I pick them up – door to door – in my van,” begins Smith, a former lawyer who developed the doggie day care business
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Smith says the idea for the hiking group was started by his own dog, a golden retriever named Sienna, a loveable canine that loves to hike along woodland trails and play with other canines. “I call her our ‘den mother’,” Smith says.
“She shares me with all the other dogs.” Smith says the business started as a part-time venture on weekends and eventually blossomed into a full-time business. He takes a maximum of nine dogs per day that allows him to provide optimum care and comfort. “All of the seats in the van have been removed and the dogs sleep on heavy quilts,” the doggie day care provider notes. Smith says that once a session is over, the dogs curl up and sleep during the ride home. The pooches also enjoy occasional cookie breaks during their morning adventure. “My personal enjoyment is to see them (the dogs) happy and
to bond with the other dogs,” Smith says, adding that the outdoor canine adventures allow the dogs to socialize and to get ample exercise in the great outdoors. “I try to send them home happy and tired,” Smith shares, adding that the treks usually cover about six miles each morning, and help the dogs to socialize and to become better canine citizens.
Smith and his well-mannered dogs to enjoy. Smith shares that while many of his canine companions like to jump in the pond, a few of the older dogs or those that are not fond of swimming prefer to just trot along and observe the scenery and enjoy the sunshine, provided it’s a nice day. “We go out in all kinds of weather,” the entrepreneur shares. “Most days we are out there.”
Smith gathers the dogs early in the morning and travels from Portsmouth to Dartmouth, Massachusetts to pick up the dogs, which numbers between three to nine, depending on the size of the pack joining the group.“ I plot my route just like a school bus,” he quips.
According to Smith, all canine participants in the outdoor hiking group must be fully vaccinated. All dogs are fully insured. Dogs are charged $25 per session; two dogs from the same household are charged $40.
Smith says that since he started the doggie day care service, he’s enjoyed the companionship of more than
Before accepting a dog into the hiking group, Smith visits with the dog and its owner. He tries
100 different canines of all breeds. He’s traveled with Labradors, golden retrievers, German shepherds, Shetland sheepdogs, miniature schnauzers, Shih Tzus, an Airedale, a pug, and numerous mixedbreeds, including a photogenic labradoodle.
to learn about the canine’s habits and behavior and whether or not the dog will be a good fit for the hiking group. Smith says that most of the dogs are well-behaved and stay in the pack, but occasionally a dog with run from the group and won’t be allowed to return.
“The little dogs have so much spirit,” Smith continues, adding that the dogs range in age from 8 months to 14 years. According to Smith, one of the most popular spots that the dogs enjoy on their off-leash adventures is Destruction Brook Woods in Dartmouth, a remote spot that offers hikers and dogs opportunities to enjoy a refreshing swim. Another favorite hiking spot is Weetamoo Woods in Tiverton, a rustic 750-acre park that offers more than 5 miles of scenic trails for
“A lot of people realize that it’s good for the dogs and it’s a nice experience to hike off leash,” shares Smith. “The dogs get to be outdoors and have fun. It’s good for their physical and emotional health,” he adds. For more information about hiking group, contact Russ
russsmith@gmail.com.
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