Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Ave., Coventry is hosting a May Breakfast and Easter Sing on Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m. Following breakfast, there will be a program of contemporary and traditional praise and worship music. No cost; free will offering accepted at breakfast.
THE CHORUS OF KENT COUNTY SPRING CONCERT
The Chorus of Kent County will present their Spring concert “Rise Up Singing: A Celebration of Nature & Hope” on Saturday, May 3, at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m. at the West Warwick High School Auditorium, 1 Webster Knight Drive, West Warwick. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 at the door. $10 for children and under 2-years free. To purchase tickets in advance, call 401-862-3105 or visit www. chorusofkentcounty.com. Please bring a nonperishable food item for Project Hand Up.
FISHERMAN’S BREAKFAST
The United Methodist Men, Cornerstone of Faith UMC, 1081 Main Street, Coventry, will be hosting a Fisherman’s Breakfast on April 12, 8 – 11 a.m. Full breakfast with Johnny Cakes. $8 Adults. Children 5 – 10 $5 and children under 5 are free. For more information: 401-486-3719.
MOOSUP VALLEY CHURCH MUSIC SERIES
Moosup Valley Church, 81 Moosup Valley Rd., Foster, will hold its next concert in their series on Saturday, April 19, 6:008:00 pm. Guest artists include: The Island Farm Ceili Band with Don Lurgio, Bob Drouin, Matt Cook, and Gary Palmer playing a mix of traditional and contemporary Irish tunes. Light refreshments will be provided and, as always, we pass the hat to show appreciation to the performers. All proceeds benefit the musicians. For more info, contact Laurie @401-623-0320.
4th ANNUAL PET PHOTO CONTEST AT THE COVENTRY LIBRARY
May is National Pet Month and to celebrate, the Coventry Library wants to show off its cutest pets! Send us a photo by Friday, April 11, of your fur baby (or fin, scale, feather, or shell baby!) to have it featured in the Coventry Public Library’s display case throughout May! Library visitors will vote for their favorite pet between May 1 - 31. Winners will be announced in June. Contest submissions should include a photo and your pet’s name, pet’s age and pet’s favorite toy or hobby. Send submissions or questions to Lauren at LWalker@ coventrylibrary.org. Coventry Public Library, 1672 Flat River Road, Coventry.
POETRY SLAM AT GREEN LIBRARY
Celebrate Poetry Month by attending a Poetry Slam hosted by the Greene Poet’s Society, at the Green Library, 179 Hopkins Hill Road, Greene, on Thursday, April 10 at 2 p.m.! All welcome to participate with an original poem or come to support our poets. All attendees will receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a basket. Registration is required by calling 401-397-3873.
AARP CHAPTER 2210 TRIP TO 9/11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM
AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum w/Lunch, Monday, May 12. Begin with a moving visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, then to the vibrant restaurant, Margaritaville Times Square, to enjoy lunch in a tropical-themed paradise. Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pick up at 7 a.m. from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 7:30 p.m. $159/person. Final payment due: Monday, April 14. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-263-4274.
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ANIMAL RESCUE RI
Animal Rescue RI presents a Southwick Zoo Tour at Greene Library, 179 Hopkins Hill Road, Green. Children of all ages will enjoy this engaging presentation featuring the animals of the Southwick Zoo on Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m.! Learn about their habitat, special traits and more. Registration is required by calling 401-397-3873.
STS. JOHN & PAUL PARISH BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study is being offered at Sts. John & Paul Parish Center, 341 S. Main St., Coventry. “Lectio: Evangelization and the Acts of the Apostles,” bible study is presented, every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend free of charge. No need to register, just come and bring friends and family! Refreshments & study guides will be provided.
SUPPORT OUR VETERANS
The banquet hall at VFW Coventry Memorial Post #9404, is available to rent for all occasions: birthdays, weddings, meetings, memorials, etc. Hall rentals help support local Veterans, Post Operations and Veteran Programs. The hall can accommodate up to 125 people. Call: 401-828-9705 for information or visit our hall rental link on our website at www.vfw9404.org.
MEXICAN TRAIN TILE GAME PLAYERS WANTED
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking players for their new Mexican Train Tile Game on Mondays from 1-3PM. Come join if you already know how to play, or come learn. Call 822-9175 for more information.
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY NEEDS PANTRY
The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick has a free Community Needs Pantry set up near the front entrance. Please take what you need! If you would like to donate, leave what you can (non-perishables only please). The Pantry is in need of milk (all kinds), cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter & toilet paper. For more information, call 828-3750.
COVENTRY DROPS
FREE WOOD PALLETS ON-GOING SUPPLY – You pick up. Side of building at 64 Hope Avenue, Hope.
FOR SALE: FRENCH DOORS. Still boxed. Primed white. $400 OBO. 401-826-1794.
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LEAVES AND SPRING CLEAN-UP. Free estimates. Senior Discount. $75.00/ average. Call Sal: 401-8559028 or 401-256-2853. FREE HORSE MANURE. Excellent for compost. Will help with large loads. West Greenwich. Contact between 9am – 5pm. 401-569-6541. Leave a message.
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• Got fresh herbs? Try this drying tip/car freshener in one: Lay herbs flat on newspaper in your car. Keep windows closed, and after a nice sunny day, you’ll have a delicioussmelling car and dried herbs to store for later dishes.
• When starting plants from seeds, you can use an old cupcake pan. Use paper liners or coffee filters to line the cups. Add soil and seeds. Water as necessary. When the seedlings are ready for replanting, simply lift out and break the bottom seal of the paper or filter, and plant as-is in the ground. It’s east to transport them in the pan, and no leaks.
have trouble threading needles, try spritzing some hairspray on your finger, and twist the end of the thread. It will keep the fibers together and stiffen it enough to be easily threaded.
• Two things your garden should have: a rain barrel and a compost pile. Both are relatively easy to set up, and pay big dividends. You can get a book at your local library on how to set up a compost pile. Some cities will give away rain barrels or hold workshops. Find out today!
• It is possible to save a bit of money on car maintenance if you can’t change your own oil. Learn common add-ons you will be offered at oil and lube places. Air filters are surprisingly easy to replace on your own, and so are windshield wipers. Very often, the staff of auto-supply chains will lend you tools or even assist you right in the parking lot.
• “To keep track of what is planted in your garden, you use garden markers. Make your own by writing the type of flower, plant or herb on a brick or large flat stone. Use permanent marker and cover with clear acrylic if you want it to last longer. You can even use both sides for different seasonal items.” — Z.M. in Georgia
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AARP CHAPTER
2210 TRIP TO MARTHA’S VINEYARD
AARP Chapter 2210 is sponsoring a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, Thursday, July 10th. Begin with a ferry ride to Martha’s Vineyard and enjoy a 3.5-hour bus tour of the island. On the way home, enjoy a 3-course dinner at Bailey’s Surf N Turf. Sit back and relax on a luxury motor coach operated by DATTCO Coach & Tour. Pick up at 7 a.m. from Park & Ride, Hopkins Hill Rd. (Exit 19 off I-95), West Greenwich. Approximate return: 8:00 p.m. $164/person. Final payment due: Friday, June 13th. Contact: Maureen Murphy 401-828-5188 or Anne Brien 401-263-4274.
COVENTRY CARES COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC NURSE HOURS
The Coventry Cares Community Care Clinic Nurses Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 8:30AM-12:30PM with Nurse Jane or Nurse Carolyn. The Clinic is set up at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry.
SALVATION PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father I know that you love me even though I have broken your laws. I have heartfelt sorrow for my sins and I ask that you forgive my sins and direct my life. I believe Jesus shed his blood and died for my sins, was buried and was bodily raised to life on the third day. I ask Jesus to be my Savior and my Lord. I pray in the NAME of JESUS, Your Beloved Precious Eternal SON. Amen.
COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY BINGO
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be 18 years or older to play.
PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is accepting Passport Applications (DS-11 Forms only) on behalf of the US Dept. of State. Please contact Information Services at 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl.org to schedule an appointment or for more information. For more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov
SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering free exercise classes on Tuesdays at 3PM & Thursdays at 10AM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. Registration required by visiting wwpl.org/calendar or call 828-3750, Ext. 0 or Ext. 1. Space limited to 35 participants.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST WARWICK HEAVENLY HEART FOOD PANTRY
First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, has their Heavenly Heart Food Pantry open to all from 11AM-1PM on the 1st Saturday of every month.
PUBLIC EDUCATION COURSE: BOAT AMERICA
The US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 07-08, is offering a one-day boating class that meets all the requirements for the RI DEM Boater Safety Identification Card. The class is April 12, from 8am - 5pm, at the Warwick Police Department Community Room, 99 Veterans Memorial Drive, Warwick. Class is limited to 22 students. REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. No walk-ins. For reservations: 508-343-0235. Cost: $50 in cash or check made out to: USCGAUX Flotilla 0708. Checks will be accepted 7:30am - 8am, before class that day. Bring photo ID as the USCG and RI state test will be administered during the class. The RI DEM will mail all who pass a RI Boating Safety Card. Please bring your own lunch and note taking materials.
FREE NOTARY SERVICE AT COVENTRY LIBRARY
Free notary services are available at the Coventry Public Library. Proper governmental identification with a signature is required and all documents must be signed in the presence of the notary. Please call ahead to be sure the notary is available at 401-822-6200.
WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS MENTORS NEEDED
West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in-person volunteer mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com
PAWTUXET VALLEY ROTARY CLUB
The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club is looking for individuals or businesses who are interested in helping the local communities of West Warwick, Coventry & West Greenwich! For more information please email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com or call 401-589-1321.
towards me and mine. (The person must say this Prayer on 3 consecutive days. After 3 days the request will be granted to you. The prayer must be published after the prayer is granted.) CP
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD
The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry is looking for individuals interested in becoming Tour Guides for the season. The Homestead, also known as “Spell Hall”, was built by Nathanael Greene in 1770 and has been authentically restored as a Museum dedicated to his memory. Tour Guides will learn about Gen. Greene, his family, and life in the 18th Century. Experience is not necessary. All information will be provided, and scheduling is flexible. For more information, please email nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com Visit us at nathanaelgreenehomestead.org
WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD
The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self-serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other noncore grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 828-0310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.
COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER OFFERS FREE NOTARY SERVICE
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you.
RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank.org for a complete list of open pantries statewide.
Spring Home
Spring is the perfect season for new beginnings...
...and to embrace the urge to clean, declutter
By BARBARA POLICHETTI Beacon Media Staff Writer
Spring is officially here. It’s the season of budding trees, daffodils, and the sense that summer will really arrive.
It’s also the season when many people get the urge to clean – to throw open their windows, declutter, dust and, in general, reclaim their homes. It’s almost as if they are whisking away any remnants of winter with a new, clean fresh start.
The history of spring clean can be traced to religions and cultural traditions that date back to ancient times. But, more simply, it’s a great time here in New England to let fresh air in and disorder out.
An example of what a little work can do. Here are before and after pictures of a playroom organized by Elsie Seber of Min2MAX. Submitted photos
It seems like it should be simple -- work that can be done with mops and brooms – but as our lives have become more complicated, so has the task of cleaning and decluttering.
In honor of spring, Beacon Media talked to several professional organizers in an attempt to get some inspiration for clearing away the cobwebs and also take a look at the psychology of clearing your space and why, for many people, it is such a difficult task to tackle.
Stacy Jackson, owner of Little Boxes (Organizing, Downsizing and Decluttering) in Warwick, loves to make order out of disorder. She has dug through entire households, garages, basements, and more in order to help clients get control of their “stuff” – and their lives.
Elsie Seber, owner of Min2MAX organizing is committed to helping clients feel better about their homes and themselves. Submitted photos courtesy Elsie Seber ● DECLUTTER to next page
A former teacher who has also worked as an artisan restoring stained glass, Jackson said she found her career as an organizer after her father-in-law passed away. He had been an eclectic collector, she said, and after his passing the family was left not only with grief, but the weight of what to do with his many possessions.
‘Don’t toss it out. Toss it to us.’ Donating
is sustainable, helpful
By BARBARA POLICHETTI Beacon Media Staff Writer
If decluttering is part of your spring-cleaning regime, you should end up with lots of items –clothes, books, shoes, linens, and more – that need a new home after they leave yours.
Most professional organizers recommend that you not just toss it all in the trash but donate it to the charity of your choice. And Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) wants people to know that they can help.
“We always say, ‘Don’t toss it out. Toss it to us,’” says Tina Santos, marketing director for Big Brothers Big Sisters. “Donating is convenient and easy, and you know that what you are getting rid of is really helping someone else.”
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a national non-profit organization that is committed to helping youth reach their potential through its mentoring network. Clothing and other donations support much of the mentoring work and help them assist partner agencies, Santos said.
She said that BBBSRI makes donations work for them by teaming up with Savers thrift stores and selling the donations it collects to the stores.
“The funds we receive (for the donations) support about 70-percent of our mentoring work,” Santos said. “The impact is tangible. In 2024, 100-percent of our mentees advanced to the next grade and 93-percent of parents noted improved mental health in their children.”
Donating not only supports the work BBBSRI does, but it is good for the environment and an easy way to recycle, according to Santos. She said that the clothing and other “soft items” that the organization collected “diverted 4 million pounds of textile waste from the landfill.”
Santos said that Big Brothers Big Sisters makes it easy for people to donate. It offers free curbside pickup at people’s homes and also has drop-off centers, and more than 100 green bins throughout Rhode Island.
“We want to make sure it is convenient and easy to donate,” Santos said. “We say, ‘bag it, tag it and drop it.’”
While donations are critical to the programs Big Brothers Big Sisters provides, Santos said that they are also aware that they are helping people get unwanted items from their home.
She advises anyone embarking on a spring-cleaning project to do their homework and pick a charitable organization to donate to rather than just tossing items in the trash.
In addition to clothing, some of the items Big Brothers Big Sisters accepts includes clean handbags, towels, sheets, books, small toys, sporting goods, and small appliances in working condition.
“Donating is sustainable, and it helps organizations do good work,” she said.
“I would say that loss and major life changes are the two biggest reasons I am contacted,” she said. “It can be someone who is starting a new career or getting ready to retire, but they cope with making changes in their homes and deciding it is time to move on.”
One of the things she loves about being an organizer, she said, is that it is a visible way to help people, and most clients end up feeling better about themselves –not just their homes.
“It’s just so good to see progress being made and a project completed,” she said. “Getting started is the hardest thing for most people – it’s very easy to get overwhelmed. But I love it.” She added that after a completing a job, she gets notes from clients saying that they felt better about themselves.
Elsie Seber, a professional organizer for nearly 10 years, agrees about the transformative nature of cleaning up one’s life. Owner and founder of Min2MAX based in Barrington, Seber said her professional mission is to help people “achieve clarity of action by optimizing (their) environment.”
Like all the professionals we interviewed, she said aside from the physical and practical results that come from being organized, there are psychological and emotional benefits to getting one’s house in order.
“I associate physical chaos with mental chaos,” Seber said, adding that she after she finishes a job, she often gets heartfelt letters of gratitude from clients who say they are not only enjoying being neater, but they feel calmer and more peaceful
“For me being organized is about just being in a space that you can breathe in,” said Seber who worked as a project manager at Boston University and at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol.
She said she is very neat by nature and attributes the trait to having grown up sharing a bedroom with a very messy younger sister. “I’ve been organizing ever since then,” she said.
Most clients feel guilty or ashamed that they need help getting their homes in order, but Seber said they should know that needing professional assistance is more common than they think. Studies have shown,
she said, that many Americans buy items that already own simply because they can’t find what is in their homes.
Seber said that when many clients first contact her it’s because they feel stuck “or frozen. “I tell people I can help unfreeze them,” she said. “We do it together -- it helps so much when you have a teammate.”
Rachel Fontaine, owner of Fontaine Organizing in Cranston, said that she understands the work her clients put into learning how to keep their houses free of clutter because she is not a naturally neat person. “I had to teach myself to be organized,” said. “I like to describe organization as the ability to find what you need when you need it – I can pretty much find anything in my house at any time.”
Like other professionals in her field, Fontaine has invested time and training for her work and belongs to several national industry organizations including the Institute for Challenging Disorganization. She also collaborates with colleagues on some jobs and said she often works with Kate Bosch, a professional organizer in Providence.
Bosch, who has fond childhood memories of organizing her toybox, said she loves helping other people dismantle their messes. “It’s like a fun puzzle to me,” she said, adding that communication with the client throughout the process is key.
Laurie Lindemann, owner of DeClutter Pronto, in East Greenwich agrees. Clients are letting you into their lives when they ask for help cleaning up their homes and it can be an emotional process, she said.
“I love this work, and I try to make it fun for my clients,” she said. “Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cry together but we do have fun.”
Lindemann follows the teachings of Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing consultant who rocketed to fame around 2011 when she published her book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.
It sold millions of copies and in 2015 she was named to Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world and now oversees a business empire committed to the art of decluttering. Kondo has approximately 4 million followers on Instagram and is well known for her philosophy that your home should not be cluttered with items that do not bring you joy.
Lindemann said that Kondo changed her life and got her on the path of becoming a professional organizer. She was grieving the loss of her husband and going through mountains of his belongings in the family’s historic Cape Cod style house when she read Kondo’s book.
“I thought, ‘I can do this,’” she said. And after going to New York City to hear Kondo speak in 2016, she became a certified Kondo consultant.
Lindemann said that people will be amazed at what a little decluttering can do. She had just started culling from her own home when she found that guests would ask if she had gotten new furniture or painted a room.
“People thought I had redecorated when all I had really done was gotten rid of some things,” she said.
Spring is a great time for cleaning, Lindemann said, and it can be a season that lasts all year long. “I find that after clearing their spaces, people start taking better care of themselves,” she said. “They take off the clothes that were hanging on the treadmill and start using it.
“It’s like I’ve helped them open up space for new beginnings.”
Rachel Fontaine, owner of Fountaine Organizing says she knows where everything is in her house, and if you want to be organized be prepared to declutter. Beacon Media photo by Barbara Polichetti
Stacy Jackson, owner of Little Boxes organizing services in Warwick, says she loves what she does. Photo contributed by Stacy Jackson.
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Pollinator Pathways Connect Native Species
By FRANK CARINI
ecoRI News senior reporter
Neck surgery in 2005 put Amy Ottilige’s life on hold. She was “bored,” until she noticed a monarch butterfly fluttering outside her window. The simple observation changed her life. Instead of just briefly stopping to smell the flowers, she came to appreciate the bugs’ life on them.
Once recovered and after some self-education, Ottilige embraced the importance of native plants and the pollinators they support. Since 2014, when she began “raising” butterflies, some 1,500 of the nectar-feeding insects have completed their metamorphosis in her yard, including 161 monarchs in 2023 and 28 swallowtails in 2024.
“I just started, and then I ended up having a whole width of my house as a pollinator garden,” Ottilige said. “I’ve raised all types of butterflies, but monarchs are my favorite.”
The Warwick Wildlife and Conservation Commission member is continually educating herself about pollinators and their needs, and has received her pollinator steward certification. She is a member of the Monarch Watch program, and she has made and distributed several pamphlets — “Pollinators & How We Can Help,” “What is Pollination?,” and “Your Pollinator Garden” — to educate the public about the importance of pollinators.
Anne Holst, who has been chair of the Wildlife and Conservation Commission for the past 15 years, noted it’s important to plant native flowers in your yard, or at least in a few pots.
“When surrounded by grassy lawns, pollinators move or die, but the presence of native plants sustains them,” Holst said. “We need bee lawns. People need to realize that if you don’t have pollinators, you’re not going to have food.”
ecoRI News spoke with both women about the importance of pollinators and their disturbing decline, and how pollinator pathways can help.
“People can learn the basics of working with their own gardens and yards to provide healthy environments for bees, butterflies, and birds, all creatures we need to ensure flowers, fruits, and vegetables can grow abundantly,” Holst said. “Bees are very limited in how far from the hive they can go unless there is a continuous path of plants that they can get pollen and nectar from.”
Most native bees have a range of no more than half a mile, so the goal of pollinator pathways are to connect properties that are no farther apart than that.
Ottilige noted that pollinator pathways — in backyards, on municipal property, or in a business park — don’t need to be intense, time-consuming, or expensive. She said they can be as small as a window box with a few native perennials.
“Do what you feel you can afford and handle. You can start with a simple, small window container,” Ottilige said. “If you have a large yard, you can have half as a meadow. It’s up to you how much you want to put into it, and it’s up to you to be able to sit back and have a cup of tea and watch all these beautiful things fly around.”
The women recommended not mowing your lawn every week and allow it to grow taller for two or three weeks before cutting; leaving some patches of your yard vegetation-free to provide habitat for native ground-nesting bees; and creating a mowing schedule around the life cycles of native plants, because wildflowers aren’t only beautiful in bloom, but they also provide important ecological services.
“We’re trying to educate people about the fact that the most unhealthy thing is what we call the monocul-
ture lawn and everything that goes on it,” Holst said. “You’re just depriving pollinators of food.”
Pollination enables native plants in yards, parks, farms, orchards, and forests to reproduce. While imported European honeybees are the pollinators most often celebrated, there are some 4,000 bee species native to the United States, plus flies, moths, butterflies, and other insects, that also provide this service for free.
Pollinator populations, however, are in sharp decline, largely because of the overuse of pesticides, the relentless development of habitat, and the human-caused climate crisis. Monarch butterflies have declined by about 90% in the past few decades, according to the National Wildlife Federation. A 2017 study found a 75% decline in all flying insects in the past 28 years.
“In the long term, we’re putting a big dent in the evolution of life on the planet,” according to the researchers who authored last year’s study. “But also, in this century, what we’re doing to the tree of life will cause a lot of suffering for humanity.”
It should come as no surprise then that our massive footprint is stomping out insect life. According to a 2019 study, about half of the world’s insects are speeding down a path toward extinction that threatens the collapse of ecosystems. Insects are a food source for amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, and some humans.
They are also pollinators, and humans need them.
Three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35% of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce. Some scientists have estimated that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators such as bees, beetles, butterflies, moths, and other insects, plus birds and bats.
More than 40% of insect species are declining and a third are endangered. Their rate of insect extinction is eight times faster than that of mammals, birds, and reptiles. Total bug mass is decreasing by 2.5% annually, according to research.
“We’re not asking them to spend beaucoup money,” said Ottilige of encouraging people to help pollinators. “It’s whatever you feel like you want to do and try.”
Note: This story was originally published by ecoRI News in September 2024. It has been updated.
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Pollinator pathways can come in all shapes and sizes, from gardens to pots. Frank Carini/ecoRI News
All the tools you need for spring and more
By JOY FOX Beacon Media Publisher
“I need nothing,” said Cherine Whitney as she pushed her cart away to do exactly the opposite after a gleeful exchange about how hard it is to resist a Job Lot deal.
Safe to say, Whitney is not alone.
Job Lot shoppers often stop in for one quick item only to find their cart overflowing with the store’s famous “crazy deals”, “insider deals”, and just plain old deals they couldn’t refuse, especially as the seasons change.
No matter what a person’s level of ambition for cleaning and gardening this spring, Job Lot is ready and waiting. Garden supplies, cleaning supplies, indoor/outdoor rugs, patio sets and accessories are fully stocked. If you need it, chances are they’ve got it.
Since 1977, finding what your want has been a priority for company leaders since opening their first store in North Kingstown. The other important goal is to provide “an ex-
ceptional customer experience,” according to Bob Tougas, store team leader.
Providing value
“For us, it’s Kindergarten 101,” said Tougas of Cranston. “Treat people the way you want to be treated. When you visit our stores, we want you to have that family feel and know that you will be taken care of.”
Twenty-five years ago, after corporate consolidations in the grocery business left him looking for a new job, friends suggested he apply to Job Lot. Prior to joining the North Kingstown team, he worked for three years to get the new Job Lot on Warwick Avenue up and running.
Tougas doesn’t miss a beat when asked to cite the wide range of products they have on hand to meet customers’ yearround needs and seasonal supplies. Cleaning supplies, patio furniture, gazebos, pop-up tents, vegetable seeds, hoses and nozzles, planters, fire pits, pool supplies – and so much more. While the depth and breadth of products may have
changed here and there over the years, the biggest shift he’s noticed is how customers are buying.
“Buying online and using ship-to-store continues to increase,” he said.
It’s exciting to be in a place that is growing, he says while tidying shelves and displays. The company plans to open 20 new locations in the coming year on the East Coast.
Providing the product
The North Kingstown store on Frenchtown Road plays a little different role in the vast network of stores that spans from Maine to Maryland. It’s the closest to the company’s headquarters in the Quonset Business Park and is likely to receive more frequent visits from company executives, to check on merchandise and, well, to shop.
And that’s how Marlene Bellini, vice president of buying, joined the conversation with Tougas last week. She popped in to grab some last-minute gifts.
Bellini, along with her team of 12, help keep the stores
stocked with everything customers need and more. Relying on planning, forecasting, analytics, Bellini starts her buying at least a year in advance. The team has its ear to the ground for buyouts, closeouts, overstock from Amazon and Macy’s, and hundreds of retailers in between.
She says if the “price is right” she jumps on it. She just placed an order for 80,000 shirts. But she is also mindful to steer clear of chasing trends and to not worry about what WalMart and Target are doing. Ship-to-store has also allowed the chain to buy smaller quantities too.
“We love a brand and so does the consumer, and if we can offer that brand at a better price, we do,” she continued, listing off clothing brands such as Champion to Fiskars gardening tools. For her, all roads lead back to value for the customer.
Weathering the economy
Like many businesses, Job Lot is not immune to shifts in economic policy and public health emergences.
And when it comes to weathering the economy, Tougas
echoes the same point, it “goes back to everyday value.”
“We are all trying to save money, no matter the price point,” he said. “We have all kinds of customers, and they are all looking for value.”
Bellini added that the company has never strayed from who they are. “We understand our business and are passionate about it. This passion starts at the top with Marc (Perlman principal owner and CEO of Ocean State Job Lot).”
The company navigated the pandemic, which brought increases to freight and shipping along with a surge in sales because of people staying home and going back to take care of their yards.
The also navigated increased tariffs during the first Trump administration and now are paying attention to the next wave of tariffs coming. Their teams are looking for different countries to source products. They say they will continue to make sure their shelves are stocked with whatever their customers need.
“We will always have reasonable prices to give someone a deal,” said Tougas.
Bob Tougas of Cranston is a store team leader at Job Lot.
Marlene Bellini talks buying trends and customer value with her colleague, Bob Tougas.
Bob Tougas of Job Lot catches up with Cherine Whitney, a long time customer, about her latest craft project. Beacon Media photos by Joy Fox
Consider Spring-Flowering Epimediums
By JOYCE FLEISCHER
I came to know Epimediums rather recently in the 25 years that I’ve been gardening. The two kinds I have in my garden are shade-loving and evergreen, and any carefree plant that can bring joy twelve months of the year gets my vote. I don’t remember how I found out about Karen Perkins, the owner of the now-closed Garden Vision Epimediums nursery. But it was early days of the pandemic, and I ordered the Epimediums online and arranged for in-person pick-up outside her home in rural central Massachusetts. It was not actually an “in-person” pickup. We agreed to a date and time for me to come. Then on one of those impossibly beautiful early spring days my husband and I drove to her home and claimed our plants that were set out on a small table under an umbrella in the front yard. I could see rock ledge on the side of her shady garden where her nursery plants were growing. What an ideal place to grow these plants. I couldn’t help but wish to tour her garden. She grew about 170 different varieties.
The plants looked delicate and very small in their 2½” square pots. I got two of two kinds. i9 ‘Thunderbolt’ was discovered in the Republic of Georgia. It has yellow flow-
E. pinnatum ssp. colchicum flower. Photo courtesy of Garden Vision Epimediums
ers with leaves that turn mahogany in the cold months. It is drought tolerant, a little less than a foot tall, and spreads by rhizomes. My tiny plants have bulked up and gently spread in a harsh environment on the north side of the house under a juniper tree. They get no sun in the winter and take the brunt of the north wind. Real troopers.
The other kind is called Epimedium ‘Pink Champagne’ and is a taller, clump-forming plant. The pink flowers grow above their mottled, arrow-shaped leaves. Karen says that this variety, a hybrid by plantsman Darrell Probst, is her favorite. These plants are happy in a rather sunny spot next to an azalea. In spring I cut back the old leaves to
show the new ones. That’s the extent of care.
Epimediums play nicely with other woodland plants, such as hellebores, hostas, tiarellas, trilliums and hepaticas. Because they have evergreen leaves–unlike some spring ephemerals such as bleeding hearts or bloodroot--you know where they are in the garden and can easily place new plants nearby without disturbing them. And in the early spring when you are going through the beds for a tidy-up of the battered hellebore leaves you can trim the Epimediums at the same time. They say that Epimediums love dry shade. It is true that many of them will successfully grow on dry ground, but only once well-established. It is best to water Epimediums regularly the first year that they have been planted to be sure that their roots get moisture.
Epimediums are also called barrenworts and bishop’s hat. They are in the barberry family and are native to China, Japan, and Korea. Some varieties have fun names like ‘Ninja Stars.’ I’m thinking that all are worthy of garden space.
Note: Fleischer tends her flower gardens in the Edgewood neighborhood of Cranston whenever the weather lets her.
Pooh Bear and Buc-ee the Beaver love Spring Life Matters
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines cleaning as “to rid of dirt, impurities, or extraneous matter.” Let’s be honest, everyone’s definition of “clean” is a little different. For some, it means spotless perfection; for others (like me), it means shoving things into a drawer and calling it a day. Then there’s spring cleaning, that mythical time of year when we suddenly feel the urge to scrub, dust, and question our life choices.
While keeping the kitchen and bathrooms clean is a daily chore, I often find that other areas of the house tend to accumulate clutter, waiting for a day when I finally feel motivated to tackle them. That day seems to come every spring! Usually, it is a weekend when I am not working, a day when I wake up and enjoy my cup of tea sitting next to a wide-open window that lets the warm breeze in. That rush of fresh air against my cheek miraculously awakens my dormant cleaning skills.
I jump up from my seat and head to the bedroom. I draw back the drapes and open the windows, letting in both sunlight and fresh air. I strip the bed, tossing the sheets and comforter into the washing machine along with a Tide Pod infused with stain remover and the fresh scent of Spring Meadow. Soon, with the crisp air drifting through the window and the lovely fragrance lingering in the fabric, our bed will smell like we’re sleeping in a spring meadow.
I dust off the bureaus, along with the oftenoverlooked spots on top of the television and cable box. The drawer handles are similarly dirty, which is corrected by one sweep of my dust cloth. The backboard of the bed also gets dusted. Using a damp cloth, I clean the many remote controls on the bureau. Then, armed with Windex, I tackle the mirrors on the wallto-wall closet, mirrors I usually avoid because, for some reason, they insist on making me look thirty pounds heavier than I really am.
I sprinkle a generous coating of Arm & Hammer carpet freshener onto the rug, then use my foot to swish it back and forth, ensuring it sinks deep into the lower fibers. I will have Hubby vacuum that up later. With the bed still unmade, I climb up with my feather duster to tackle the layer of dust that has settled on the ceiling fan. Down below, I check under the bed to ensure all our clear plastic storage boxes are neatly arranged.
As the last act of spring cleaning in the bedroom, I carefully make the bed, I ensure the sweet-smelling sheets are tucked in tightly lest they come loose at the corners during my nightly leg thrusts and turnovers.
The comforter and pillow shams are neatly arranged back in place. Giddily, I then set our two beloved stuffed animals on the bed: a Winnie the Pooh from our early days of marriage and Buc-ee the Beaver, a treasured keepsake from one of our favorite stops on our trips to Florida. Of course, they are placed in the middle of the pillows, arm in arm (or paw in paw?)
After an intense battle with dust bunnies, (eliminated just before Easter,) and a mirror that refuses to flatter me, my bedroom is finally spring-cleaned to perfection. The air smells like a delightful mix of spring meadow with just a hint of industrial-strength carpet freshener. The bed is crisp, the pillows are fluffed, and Pooh and Buc-ee sit proudly in the middle, holding onto each other and looking like the official mascots of our marriage. I step back to admire my work, feeling accomplished, until I glance at the closed closet door. With a dramatic sigh, I decide that THAT is a task for NEXT spring.
Accessory dwellings become reality under new law
By JOY FOX Beacon Media Publisher
For years, Marie Limoges believed her daughter’s garage “would make a terrific tiny house.”
About a year ago, she and her daughter, Michele Grimes, started to make this dream a reality. Limoge moved into her tiny house in the Gaspee section of Warwick in January and couldn’t be happier.
“At a certain point you start to wonder if you can get a project like this off the ground,” she said last week standing on the porch of her new 650 squarefoot home, noting the stress of increasing rents. “We decided to jump in and get it done.”
On March 19, she and Grimes were joined by elected officials, builders, and others to cut the ribbon on Warwick’s first accessory dwelling unit (ADU) under new legislation.
The Limoge project was managed by Giuseppe “Joe” Pagnani from NE Tiny Homes of East Providence, along with company co-owners Kyle Seyboth and Alicia Medeiros. The three have worked in real estate and property development for years and decided to seize this moment in home construction.
According to a press release from the office of Speaker Joseph Shekarchi, ADUs, sometimes referred to as in-law apartments or granny flats, have become increasingly popular around the country in recent years as states as municipalities balance the need to create more housing while preserving the character of residential neighborhoods.
New law
The legislation allowing for ADUs was signed into law in June 2024 and was sponsored by House Commission on Housing Affordability Chairwoman June S. Speakman and Sen. Victoria Gu. Shekarchi was the House bill’s top cosponsor.
The new law provides homeowners the right to develop a single ADU on an owner-occupied property, within the existing footprint of their structures or on any lot larger than 20,000 square feet, provided that the ADU’s design satisfies building code, size limits and infrastructure requirements, according to the Shekarchi’s office.
The legislation prohibits ADUs constructed under this provision from being used as short-term rentals and stream-
The Limoge tiny home was the first in Warwick under new ADU legislation. Aiden, a member of the construction team, along with Marie Limoge, her daughter, Michele Grimes, and builders, Jessica and Jason Correia. Submitted photo
lines the permitting process.
The need
“There is a massive need for affordable housing,” said Seyboth. He noted with the passage of the ADU legislation, there is “an excellent opportunity” in the market.
“This is not a fad,” said Medeiros, noting that as a mom she is already thinking ahead about how they can afford housing in the future and considering her own garage conversion. “People need housing, and this [option] is an affordable, stable solid investment people can feel positive about.”
Pagnani agreed. “Multigenerational living is sustainable and affordable,” he said.
“We must reframe how we think about housing as we grow older, and ADUs are part of the equation,” said Catherine Taylor, AARP Rhode Island state director in a press release. “Aging in community – where 87 percent of Rhode Islanders 45 and older have told us they wish to be – is possible if homes can be modified to accommodate changing needs. Our cities and towns must have housing options that are suitable for differing incomes, ages and life stages. ADUs are an important way to accomplish this goal.”
Along with AARP, the bill was supported by numerous organizations and agencies, including Rhode Island Housing, Grow Smart RI and Housing Network RI.
Getting started
There are a couple major steps to consider before construction even begins, starting with financing and site review. So long as the homeowner has the space, it can be assessed for an ADU. Projects can range from a new build to converting a garage, basement or attic.
Once the project financing
was set, the next important step for Limoge was to find a trustworthy partner. She chose the NE Tiny Home team.
“Start early,” said Pagnani when asked for his top bit of advice for homeowners. His team works with customers every step of the way, from assessing their property to design to organizing general contractors. “We take it all on, right down to the appliances,” he said.
Some properties require site surveys, which may include septic system reviews. And then there is the permitting. Pagnani acknowledged given the newness of the legislation, receiving permitting approvals is taking a little time. He’s committed to working with cities and towns to by “keeping lines of communications open” to navigate projects.
“The permit process took a long time,” said Limoges, again
noting that her project was the first in Warwick under the new law.
For the Limoge project, with financing set and permits in hand, crews ripped the roof off the existing garage and went up two levels. The initial framing started around Labor Day weekend.
The final product: a new build tiny home with approximately 650 square feet of living space, including a kitchen, a loft, one bedroom, and one bath.
“I would have lost my mind doing this on my own,” Limoge said. “It was a wonderful experience. The guys had such work ethic.”
The feeling was mutual. “I love my clients,” said Pagnani, noting the personal rewards he feels helping people age in place.
“What better thing is there than keeping families together,” he said.
Marie Limoge, on the deck of her new tiny home, which boasts 650 square feet of living space, including a kitchen, a loft, one bedroom, and one bath. Beacon Media photo by Joy Fox
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that notion is as true when renovating a home as it is when studying a piece of art. Therefore, when homeowners are looking for the best building materials for their home remodels
— including backyard decks — their own personal preferences may ultimately dictate the direction they go.
Deck boards and railings can be made from a diverse array of materials, including traditional hardwood, plastic and composite materials. Here’s a deep look into some of the more popular decking materials so homeowners can make informed decisions when contracting with a decking professional for the build.
Composite
Hardwood, softwood or pressure-treated wood
In the not-so-distant past, decks were primarily built using some type of wood. Wood is widely available and fairly cost-effective. However, as anyone with a wood deck knows, wood requires frequent upkeep and it can be susceptible to rotting or insect damage. Wood decks also may splinter and deteriorate when exposed to the elements or pool water. Pressure-treated boards are infused with chemicals to help them endure, but that does not make them impervious to wear. Still, the traditional look of a wood deck remains appealing to many homeowners.
Composite decking materials are made from a blend of recycled plastic and wood fibers. Since there is so much recycled content, composite decks attract those who are concerned about the environment and sustainability. Composite decking comes in uncapped and capped varieties. The capped version has an extra layer of protective capping made from high-performance polymers, says TimberTech, a decking and outdoor furniture provider. While composite decks may have similar up-front costs to wood, they will require less maintenance over the years, but they must be scrubbed to avoid mildew growth.
Plastic
Decks made of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene or high density polyethylene (HDPE) are collectively referred to as PVC decks. They are made entirely from environmentally safe plastic with no wood in the mix at all. PVC decks are more
durable than composite and can last a lifetime. All PVC decks need is occasional cleaning. A potential disadvantage to PVC is it doesn’t always look, sound or feel like wood. Also, complex fastening systems can make the boards move as the temperature changes, resulting in squeaking as people walk on the deck. Generally, PVC is more expensive than wood or composite, but that investment may be worth it for those who never want to worry about deck repair or replacement.
This Old House says there is another plastic decking material made from polystyrene. It is stiff, strong and light, and with the brand Eon, the nonslip surface becomes less slippery when wet so it may be great around pools.
Aluminum
Aluminum may not be as popular as other decking materials, but it is lighter and stronger than wood, composite, and plastic. Aluminum also is resistant to mold, weather and insects, and it can be recycled. An aluminum
deck will last for years, which is why it is one of the more costly decking materials.
Homeowners have many choices when picking materials for their decks. If they want a traditional look and moderate cost, wood may be the way to go. Those concerned about looks and durability may like composite. People who want very durable and longlasting may want to give strong consideration to plastic or aluminum materials.
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Many people view spring as a season of rejuvenation. That renewal may be somewhat metaphorical for human beings, but it’s literal for lawns and gardens that begin to grow anew as temperatures rise and hours of daylight increase in spring. Each spring presents an opportunity for homeowners to get back outside and tend to their gardens. As the temperatures rise, homeowners can consider these spring planning pointers to ensure their landscapes look lush and full in the months ahead.
• Start with the soil. Soil can serve as the starting point each spring. Winter can take its toll on a garden and even overwhelm the area with debris over the colder months. Clear rocks and other debris from the area before loosening the soil. The Farmer’s Almanac recommends loosening soil to a depth of at least eight inches if planting a new garden.
An existing garden may only need to be loosened to a depth of around six inches, after which homeowners can mix compost into the soil in early spring. Compost is organic matter that provides nutrients and helps to build strong plant roots.
• Consider a raised garden in colder climates. The Farmer’s Almanac notes raised gardens can help homeowners in colder climates dry out and warm up wet, cold soils more quickly. Homeowners in such regions also can cover their beds with black plastic or cardboard prior to planting. Doing so can protect the beds from late-season snow
and spring rains and also helps to overcome erosion.
• Take soil temperatures. Unpredictable weather is among the noticeable effects of climate change in recent years. That lack of predictability can make spring planting a little more tricky than it once was. Experts note that soil temperatures around 50 F are best for cool-season crops, while soil should be 60 F or warmer when planting warm-weather plants such as tomatoes.
• Work with a garden center to identify what to plant.
The right plants for one region may not be ideal for another, so homeowners are urged to work
with a local landscaper or garden center before planting. Such a consultation can be especially useful for homeowners planting a new garden. Landscapers and garden center professionals will know which plants work in the local climate.
• Consider planting vegetables in the spring. Various garden experts note that spring is an ideal time to plant a vegetable garden. If planted at the right time, a vegetable garden can save homeowners money on their grocery bills and provide a season’s worth of fresh veggies. Lettuce and spinach are sunand shade-friendly vegetables, which can make them good options for a spring garden. Cool-season root vegetables, which include beets, carrots and swiss chard, are some other notable veggies that can thrive in early spring.
Spring is a season of rejuvenation for gardens. That’s even more true when homeowners consider some conventional planting wisdom in early spring.
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cooks use, which typically comes down to a choice between gas grills that utilize propane and charcoal grills that burn charcoal. Though the debate over which type of grill is better will likely never end, charcoal devotees insist that science is on their side. Grilling with charcoal leads to the release of an aroma compound known as guaiacol. Guaiacol is produced during the breakdown of lignin, a resin that BarbecueBros.com notes holds strands of cellulose together to form wood. As lignin breaks down, guaiacol is released, providing foods cooked over charcoal with a uniquely smoky, bacon-like flavor. That unique flavor is absent from foods cooked on a gas grill, which charcoal grill enthusiasts point to as proof that their preferred method to grill meat is superior to other means.
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TOWN OF COVENTRY
Technical Review Committee Meeting
Monday, April 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This meeting will be convened in-person in the Coventry Town Hall Annex Planning Conference Room, 1675 Flat River Road, Coventry RI 02816. 1.
“Lomastro Plat”
For comments to the Administrative Officer
Preliminary Plan, Minor Subdivision
Owner/Applicant: Kim Lomastro
AP 315, Lot 43; Zone RR-5 (Rural Residential) 730 Carr’s Trail
Applicant proposes to subdivide a 52.71-acre parcel into two lots, leaving one existing single-family dwelling on a 5.02-acre lot and creating a new 47.69-acre lot from the remainder. The applicant has received approval for a modification representing an approximate 9% reduction in the required frontage for the RR-5 Zone.
“Harkney Hill Office/Storage Units”
For comments to the Planning Commission Master Plan, Major Land Development with associated Dimensional Variances
Owner/Applicant: Andrew Barber
AP 10, Lot 42; Zone GB-1 (General Business) 71 Harkney Hill Road
Applicant proposes to develop one commercial office building and two equipment storage buildings for contractor use, with development occurring in phases. The applicant is seeking zoning variances for the building design elements proposed for this site (which is located within a Special Planning Overlay District) and therefore will be heard via Unified Development Review. Note that dimensional variances for the number of loading spaces, required distance between driveways, and minimum landscaped buffers were approved at the previous (Master Plan) stage of review.
Meeting materials can be found on the Coventry Planning Department’s webpage at the following link: https://www.coventryri.gov/planning-development
Verbal comments from the public will not be taken during Technical Review Committee meetings. However, the public is welcome to submit written comments on any agenda item prior to the meeting. Please direct comments to dmclean@coventryri.gov
The public is welcome to any meeting of the Town Council or its committees. If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodation to ensure equal participation, please contact the Town Clerk at (401) 822-9173 at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting.
Specializing in transmission, clutch and drive train repairs
BY JENNIFER COATES
A fully operational transmission is one of the most important machines in your car.
A t ransmission is a remarkable mechanism that allows your car to shift from gear to gear, thereby accommodating your demands for speed and acceleration. The life of your transmission is impacted by many different factors, including extreme temperatures.
If you notice that your vehicle is having trouble changing gears, if the gears are slipping, if your car is grinding and shaking, or if your “Check engine” light goes on, Rob George, co-owner of Quaker Transmissions, warns — you may be in trouble. It may be time to bring your vehicle to West Warwick’s Quaker Transmissions to repair and prolong the life of this critical component of your car.
Quaker Transmissions was established in 1990. Longtime technician and
owner Rob George is an experienced and knowledgeable mechanic who knows transmissions better than he knows just about anything. In his long career, dating back to the early 70’s, he has serviced every kind of transmission in vehicles of every make, model and year. Transmissions are his first language; it’s what he does with expertise, skilled workmanship, honesty and integrity.
Rob George explains: “Transmission work is a specialty that can’t be taken on by your general mechanic.” It is highly specialized work that cannot be done by technicians with a lack of experience or sub-standard workmanship without posing a tremendous risk to your vehicle. Rob values his customers and knows they depend on him and his team of talented technicians to diagnose the problem, state the facts with full disclosure and most importantly, get the
work done in a timely and professional manner.
The team here at Quaker Transmissions is known for its outstanding repair work on transmission problems, electronic, axle, and 4 x 4, as well as its expert replacement and repair of the clutches of foreign and domestic automobiles, light trucks and even motor homes. They handle all automatic and manual
t ransmissions and provide the ever-important preventive maintenance work to preserve the longevity of your transmission. It welcomes extended warrantees, handles fleet maintenance accounts, and is available for towing.
Many who need upkeep and repairs on their transmissions postpone the necessary work on their vehicles because of the expense.
T he team at Quaker Transmissions urges its many customers not to wait until they have a crisis on their hands before intervening. Furthermore, to help manage the costs, Quaker Transmissions offers financing t hrough Synchrony Financial®. For those who qualify, there is no interest on your bill if paid in full within six months. Check with Bar-
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Easter Apps Made Easy
If you’ll be hosting friends and family for Easter this year, creating the perfect spread doesn’t have to be hard. Make your gathering as simple as it is delicious by serving dishes that can be made ahead of time then easily put together on the big day.
Opting for an array of appetizers can help keep hungry people out of the kitchen until the main course is ready. Featuring easy prep and short cook times, these apps from “Cookin’ Savvy” can let you spend more time creating memories with loved ones.
Whether you’re celebrating with your nearest and dearest or hosting a larger crowd, these Deviled Eggs, Pimento Cheese Bites and Spinach Bites recipes can be halved or doubled to fit your needs. Plus, they feature many ingredients you may already have on-hand, making them easy to prep ahead of time to avoid spending too much time in the kitchen while trying to host. Find more recipe inspiration to make your Easter celebration extraordinary at Culinary.net.
Spinach Bites
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Yield: 24 spinach bites
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
pepper, to taste 1 package (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry
With hand mixer, blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, spinach, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, bacon pieces, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper, to taste.
Heat oven to 400 F. Thaw and roll out puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 12 squares. Place each puff pastry square into hole in muffin pan then spoon spinach mixture into each square and pinch corners together. Bake 15 minutes and serve warm. Notes: Spinach mixture can be made in advance and kept in refrigerator up to 5 days before using. Recipe can be halved or doubled depending on needs.
Pimento Cheese Bites
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Yield: 12 shells and 12 tops
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 jar (4 ounces) pimentos,
With hand mixer, blend cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, bacon pieces and salt and pepper, to taste, until smooth; set aside.
Heat oven to 400 F. Thaw then bake pastry shells 15 minutes. Remove tops and set aside. Spoon pimento cheese mixture into each shell. Place dab of pimento cheese mixture on tops for smaller appetizers.
Deviled Eggs
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
16 deviled
smoked paprika, for garnish (optional)
Slice each egg and place whites on plate and yolks in bowl.
In bowl of yolks, add 1/2 cup mayonnaise, mustard, pickle juice, bacon pieces, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper, to taste. With fork or hand mixer, blend until smooth. Add more mayonnaise until mixture reaches desired smoothness.
Spoon or pipe mixture into egg whites. Garish with smoked paprika, if desired.
Note: Deviled eggs can be made day before and kept covered in refrigerator until needed.
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New Open Mic Night showcases local artist
Open mic nights are a lot more than just people signing up on a list and going on stage to perform. It’s an opportunity for a scene to be conceived or cultivated alongside like-minded creatives, while networking and possibly sowing the seeds of collaboration. There are numerous open mics that occur in various establishments around Rhode Island, and a new one has just started on a monthly basis.
Every first Wednesday from 6-9pm, Proclamation Ale Company in Warwick will be a blank canvas for anyone who wants to play some tunes, tell some jokes, recite some poems and even tell a story or two. Local musician Jeff Glover will be hosting the event with a goal of eventually fostering a community around it.
Glover has been playing guitar for most of his life, and he has performed various solo gigs around southern Rhode Island. This open mic night is a new venture for him, and he’s excited to be leading the monthly gathering.
“I’ve been playing around with mostly acoustic guitars for most of my life,” he said about his musical background. “Recently,
I’ve just played as a solo singer and guitarist while doing small gigs mostly in South County. I took a couple years off from doing that and this is the first open mic that I’ve hosted and I’m hoping that it’s kind of a springboard to get some more gigs locally. I do mostly acoustic covers and I’ve been doing that pretty much for a long time now.”
By ROB DUGUAY
When it comes to performing acoustic versus electric, Glover considers himself a purist. He also has a unique story about the guitar he performs with.
“I’ve actually built my own guitar through learning how to build one by studying under a master guitar maker,” he mentions about his six-string. “I’m a big fan of mostly folk music. I love a lot of bluegrass and a lot of really kind of rootsy stuff. The sound of an
TOWN OF COVENTRY
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING
“HARKNEY
HILL OFFICE/STORAGE UNITS”
The Coventry Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing for a Preliminary Plan proposal entitled “Harkney Hill Office/Storage Units” that consists of a Major Land Development Application with associated Dimensional Variances. This project will be reviewed under Unified Development Review in which both the Major Land Development and the Dimensional Variances will be decided by the Planning Commission.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be convened in-person at Coventry Town Hall. As an additional courtesy, the Town intends to make the meeting available for public participation using Zoom Video Conference Technology to provide remote access to the deliberations of the Coventry Planning Commission.
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The applicant, Andrew Barber, is proposing to develop one commercial office building and two equipment storage buildings for contractor use on the subject parcel, which is located at 71 Harkney Hill Road (AP 10, Lot 42). Site access will be from both Harkney Hill Road and Nooseneck Hill Road. The applicant is seeking zoning variances for the building design elements proposed for this site, which is located within a Special Planning Overlay District. Dimensional variances for the number of loading spaces, required distance between driveways, and minimum landscaped buffers were approved at the previous (Master Plan) stage of review.
Meeting materials and plans can be found on the Coventry Planning Department’s webpage at the following link: https://www.coventryri.gov/planning-development. The plans are also available for review at the Department of Planning and Development, Town Hall Annex, 1675 Flat River Road, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Written comments from the public on this project may be submitted prior to the meeting to Doug McLean, Director of Planning and Development, at dmclean@coventryri.gov. All written comments will be forwarded to the Planning Commission for their consideration at the April 23rd meeting.
The proposed development may be revised by the Planning Commission as a result of further study and/or views expressed at the meeting.
Per order of the Town of Coventry Planning Commission Ronald Flynn, Chairman
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acoustic versus an electric is just night and day. I do play some electric, but I always gravitate towards the acoustic, especially for live performances.
Glover is a former employee at Proclamation. When the people who run the establishment had the idea for the open mic, they reached out to him about it and he immediately jumped at the opportunity.
“I actually worked at Proclamation for about five and a half years up until this past October,” he talks about his prior history with the brewery. “Lori [Witham] and I had talked about me coming back to play gigs out on the patio and it was mostly brainstorming from the folks at Proclamation for the open mic. Of course, as soon as she told me, I jumped right on it. It’s a great opportunity for not only the brewery but also
the music and artist community in Warwick.”
Glover wants to provide an outlet for artistic types who either have never performed in front of people, or they’re hesitant to do so. He recognizes what an open mic can do for a community, and he aims to have a positive impact with the monthly event.
“Open mics were my gateway,” he said. “It’s just a fantastic opportunity for maybe that shy singer, poet or guitar player who has been in their living room practicing their talent and they want an inviting and calm place to come out and put their sound out to the people. It’s a really great way to get started and from all the ones I’ve ever been a part of, there’s just an amazing amount of talent right under our nose. Open mics are a great way to kind of get those folks out, I want to be super supportive, bring out the people who might be too shy or folks might not recognize them around town and create a platform for them to just come out and shine. It’s always amazing to sit and watch the folks that show up, they may have never even sung into a microphone before and it’s a super low-pressure and very welcoming platform.”
YELLOW HORSE EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES & THERAPY PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
In partnership with the unique attributes of the horse, Yellow Horse facilitates social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning to children, adults, families and the community through equine assisted activities and therapy programs. We are looking for volunteers to join our Yellow Horse family. Horse experience is not necessary; just a positive attitude and desire to participate! Free training provided. Ages 15 and Up. Located at 40 Collins Road in Ashaway. For more information visit www.yellow-horse-equine.com or email volunteer@ yellowhorseri.com
TOPS MEETING
TOPS CHAPTER #38 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets Thursday mornings at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Pierce Street in East Greenwich (lower level). Weigh-in begins at 9:30AM, the meeting is from 10-11AM. Enter from the side parking lot, go down stairs to the kitchen area. All are welcome, as well as donations of canned goods. For more information, call Angela Henderson at 401-225-6174.
WIDOWS SUPPORT GROUP
Church of the Apostles, 170 Fairview Avenue in Coventry, hosts a support group for widows and widowers to meet and support one another - whether you have lost a loved one recently or some time ago. The group meets the second Saturday of each month at 11:30AM.
Jeff Glover. Submitted photo
Real Estate Transactions
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CESSPOOL SERVICE
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CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.
CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.
RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
FACSIMILE SERVICE
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FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR
FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR
VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401) 828-0097.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 345-3227. RI Reg. #5646.
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PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL
WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 821-7800.
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KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.
KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.
PLUMBING
& HEATING
PLUMBING & HEATING
JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.
JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.
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$8.00 PER WEEK for 10 words (25¢ each add. word) Min. 1 Month. Deadline: Last Thursday of each month for ads starting the following month. Mail or bring your ad to The Reminder, 1944 Warwick Ave., Warwick, RI 02889. Phone: (401) 821-2216. Fax: (401) 732-3110.
ROOFING
ROOFING
INSTALLATION & REPAIRS: Also gutters cleaned and leaf guards installed. Call 397-8729 or 749-1315 for a free estimate.
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SEPTIC SYSTEMS
SEPTIC SYSTEMS
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Entertainment & Events
by Jason Major
Fun fact: all of the planets—and Pluto—lined up edge to edge could fit between Earth and the Moon! It’s true: the distance to the Moon at its farthest is 252,000 miles. That’s 7,470 miles more than the combined diameters of all the other planets in the Solar System (not including any rings).
Wilbury’s ‘Fat Ham’ — A big fat fantastic parody
by DON FOWLER
The smell of BBQ fills the air as you enter Wilbury’s theatre space at the Waterfire Center.
Scenic Designer Shanel LaShay Smith has created an urban back yard decorated for a family celebration, complete with balloons, karaoke machine and a table full of ribs and potato salad.
Juicy, a queer black man, (Dana Reid) is setting up for the party when he is visited by the ghost of his father who is seeking revenge for his murder by Uncle Rev, who has married Juicy’s mother.
Sound familiar?
Sounds very much like the plot for Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” which Gamm opens next week.
Playwright James Ijames has taken many liberties in writing the tragicomedy to parallel the classic, creating modern characters who reveal their culture, heritage and personal lives, creating a dysfunctional family much like Hamlet’s.
Maria Albertina plays Tedra, Juicy’s mother, who spreads her sexuality and affection for her new husband.
Juicy is torn between his love for his mother, his conscience and orders from his ghost father to kill Rev (Jermaine L. Pearson).
Others show up for the party, including Juicy’ s pal Tio (Jeff Ararat), his gay cousin Opal (Autumn Jefferson), Marine cousin Larry (Mamadou Toure) and Aunt Rabby (Michelle L. Walker).
All have secrets which are revealed, as playwright Ijames cleverly works in how life can be difficult for Black families as the young have a different set of values that often conflict with the previous generation.
As the play deals with the various life expectations the characters have, it raises serious questions while never losing its sense of humor.
Juicy has moments where he brings his brief soliloquies directly to the audience, often asking our opinion and approval.
“The plays the thing. . .” is the turning point is Shakespeare’s version, where he confronts his uncle to find out the truth.
Juicy uses the game of charades.
The play has two clever endings: One dramatic and the other hilarious, thanks to some careful direction from Don Mays.
“Fat Ham” is different. It is challenging. It is R rated but does show some restraint in its language. It is not to be missed.
At Wilbury Theatre. Visit wilburytheatre. com for tickets and show times.
STEAK FRY
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Saturday, April 26 • 7–11 p.m. Club Jogues 184 Boston St., Coventry
$25pp • Call 401.486.3719 for tickets Raffles • 50/50 • Music by The Smidge Presented by All of Us Against Cancer
