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M

ost all Rhode Islanders know why their home state is dubbed the Ocean State. For a slice of America that is but 37 miles wide and just 48 miles long, Rhode Island stakes claim to more than 400 miles of Atlantic Ocean shoreline.

Summers in Rhody, for generations, have been punctuated by days spent on our revered beaches and the ocean-surrounded New England paradises of Block Island and Newport. I’m still amazed by those I’ve met who hail from the central part of our country and have never seen or heard the tranquility of waves crashing against the shore.

While little beats the refreshing breeze of salt-infused air on a hot summer day—the type best enjoyed from a lounge chair on the beach—I want to share another of my favorite activities for when the summer weather isn’t calling you to the ocean. That’s right; I’m talking about taking a hike.

With nearly as many miles of hiking and walking trails as shoreline, Rhode Island offers an almost indescribable array of manicured paths and accompanying nature sights for people of all ages and ability. Over the past few years, my kids have taken their love of the outdoors to new levels, regularly asking to return to our favorite hiking spots and to find new ones. Whether it’s after school on a Tuesday, or a weekend day excursion, they just can’t seem to get enough. But, you won’t hear me complain—I love the sense of adventure every bit as much as they do!

In this month’s feature, I’m excited to introduce you to a handful of our favorite trails in different spots across the state (and one in nearby Massachusetts for good measure) in hopes you’re inspired to do some exploring in the coming months.

Though hiking in the summer offers opportunities to catch a glimpse of certain birds and wildlife in their natural habitat, each of these trails are also fantastic for the fall when the weather cools and foliage begins to change. But no matter when you opt to hit the beaten path, I encourage you to make it a habit.

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Wolf Hill Forest Preserve, Smithfield

Accessible from Waterview Drive, adjacent to the Smithfield Police Station and in the shadow of Stump Pond not far from I-295, Wolf Hill Forest Preserve features more than a half-dozen color-coded trails and is both dog and bicycle friendly. There is the World War II Memorial Trail, Wolf Hill Trail and Mary Mowry Trail to name just a few. The land was acquired by the Smithfield Land Trust in 2000 and now features some 300 protected acres.

Each trail is gently rolling and lined with mature oak and maple trees. The most challenging area is the southern portion of the Mary Mowry Trail, which steepens and becomes rocky. In fact, many of the trails are old farm roads from when the property was the Mowry Farm.

At the center of the property, off the World War II Memorial Trail, is a small one-tenth mile path known as Memorial Loop. The entrance to the loop features a memorial to three airmen who lost their lives when their plane crashed at the site in 1943. In this same area, keep an eye out for deer, wild turkeys and hawks.

Lastly, if you’re in a position to explore the entire property’s six miles, be sure to head to the most southern end for Mercer Trail, which features Mercer Outlook and offers a view of the Providence skyline.

Arcadia Trail, Exeter

Representing Rhode Island’s largest protected area, Arcadia Management Area—home to Arcadia Trail—is some 13,800+ acres with the state’s most extensive network of trails. It’s a site we’ve been to sporadically over the past two years, but one that is high on the list to explore further before summer’s end due to the vast trails that can make every visit different.

One of the best things about Arcadia is the variety of activities you can enjoy if you make the trek down I-95 to where the property is accessible from both Route 165 North and Route 165 South, otherwise known as Ten Rod Road. In addition to hiking and walking trails, the property is actively managed for hunting, fishing, boating, mountain biking and horseback riding. Of course, if you visit Arcadia during hunting season—typically mid-October through winter—be sure to wear fluorescent orange clothing. Now that that’s out of the way…

The trail my family has enjoyed the most is also the one considered to be among Arcadia’s biggest draws—Mount Tom Trail. You can get to Mount Tom Trail from the north end of Route 165 and the trail is identified by white markings on its trees. If you head to Mount Tom Trail, consider bringing binoculars for the scenic views you’ll encounter on your way to the summit, most notably along the ledge overlooks.

The first mile of the trail is predominantly straight and flat before the elevation begins to change. Our first experience on Mount Tom Trail went just beyond this first mile when we stumbled upon rock piles and a fire pit before turning around. There’s also a nice little stream known as Parris Brooke in this area, which creates some cascades as it flows over rocks, making it a nice spot to stop and take a picture or two.

The Cerio kids at the entrance of Cranston’s “Hidden Trails” off Phenix Avenue – everyone needs to hike in a princess dress at least once in their lives.

Western Cranston’s “Hidden” Trails, Phenix Avenue

Okay, so while this one may not be an “official” hiking trail like the others covered here, it is without question my favorite local spot due to convenience and the fact that even after 20+ hours of exploring, I don’t think we’ve seen a quarter of it. And, if it’s not “official,” I have nothing but love for whoever has spent near countless hours marking and keeping up the trails.

Directly across from the Tennis Courts at Western Hills Middle School (400 Phenix Avenue, Cranston) is a somewhat inconspicuous dirt parking lot. People from the area have no doubt driven by it thousands of times, likely taking note of the neighboring wide open grass hill defined by a steep dirt trail running up its middle.

Park in the dirt lot and you’ll immediately see the entrance to the trail. No more than 15-feet in, you’ll need to cross a small running brook that features plenty of stepping stones that make it an easy obstacle. Once beyond, you’ll continue on a trail marked with orange squares on trees that runs alongside the steep grassy hill.

Along the well-marked path are entranceways that cross over to the grass hill in case you want to take hike in the wide open. If you remain on the path and continue the moderate elevation climb in the woods, you’ll encounter two options towards the summit. Bearing right, where still marked, leads in the direction of the Cranston Canyons that overlook I-295 North. Should you stay left, the trail crosses the open area before continuing on its opposite side. This portion of the trail is where things get a bit more interesting, yet remain easy to navigate.

On this second side, trails wind through mature white pines dotted with large boulders. As you follow the trail’s loop, there’s a cut-through section that features a challenging hill climb for experienced hikers. However, if the hill isn’t for you, simply stay on the trail and it will bring you around the long way to where the peak of the hill reconnects with the trail. From here, there’s another opportunity to access a different part of the canyons above I-295.

If I have one gripe with these “hidden” trails, it’s that there isn’t a full loop that brings you back to the parking area. Instead, this surprisingly vast network of trails is an excursion that requires you to pick a spot to stop and turn around—which has never bothered us. That said, rumor has it that if you’re adventurous enough to keep going, the trail ends off Route 44 West in Greenville at the opening across from the Sonic restaurant. I’ll have to get back to you on that as my son is pushing to accomplish this feat this summer, even suggesting how we can leave a car in Greenville in order to drive June 2017 back. We’ll see…

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Cliff Walk, Newport

I’d be remiss to not include Newport’s Cliff Walk on this list. Not only is it always great to spend a summer day in Newport, but Cliff Walk’s leisurely (and mostly) paved path and world famous views of breathtaking mansions from the seaside city’s gilded age are just so different than trekking through the forest.

Nearly three-and-a-half miles long, and taking close to three hours to complete from end-to-end, Cliff Walk was designated as a National Recreation Trail—the first of its kind in New England—in 1975. There are a variety of parking and entrance areas, with the two most popular being First Beach at Memorial Boulevard, and Narragansett Avenue. Personally, I’ve always had good luck parking on Ochre Point Avenue, which gives you the added benefit of an up-close view of Ochre Court, Newport’s second-largest mansion.

If you’re unable to explore the entire path, the Newport Cliff Walk Commission recommends the Narragansett to Ruggles Avenue section as offering the best views with limited time. It’s estimated that there are some 250,000 visits to Cliff Walk each year, so make it a point to add to that number and enjoy what remains one of the top destinations in a city full of them.

Purgatory Chasm State Reservation, Sutton, MA So, this is a bit of a “bonus” listing, if you will, mostly because I’ve become enamored with this place and see including it as an opportunity to debunk a myth that I only recently accomplished with my wife. And that myth is that Purgatory Chasm is dangerous and challenging, and not for everyone.

Located off 146 in nearby Massachusetts, Purgatory Chasm is the only site I’ve covered that requires a modest fee, which is $5 for MA vehicles and $6 for out-of-state vehicles.

Yes, Purgatory Chasm—the chasm itself—runs for about a quarter-of-a-mile between granite walls that get as high as 70-feet in some spots and can be quite treacherous. It is believed to have been created by the sudden release of melted glacial water near the end of the last Ice Age more than 14,000 years ago. But, the chasm is only a one part of the many things the reservation has to offer.

Surrounding either side of the chasm are a few easy-to-navigate trails such as Charley’s Loop, Little Purgatory and Old Purgatory Trail. Each are mostly flat, with some gently rolling sections that make hiking them perfect for the entire family, including dogs.

Purgatory Chasm also features a really cool playground near its Visitor Center, complete with an impressive play structure, swings and a merry-go-round. Every time we’ve been, we see moms, dads, grandmothers and grandfathers with excited children, and not just because the ice cream truck makes regular appearances. Though, I’m sure it doesn’t hurt.

It took me and my son at least three trips on our own before I could convince my wife that she and our daughter would love it and should come. Once there, she sheepishly admitted I was right.

Don’t make the same mistake and risk missing out. Instead, make the trek and take the special little ones in your life along for the ride. The memories you’ll create will be more than worth it!

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As I look back on the wonderful weekend trip that is now coming to an end as we drive back from North Carolina. The drive down took eleven hours and by the time we pulled into our destination, I was so exhausted I could have cuddled up and slept on a rock.

My husband and I had planned to switch at some point so he could take over, but I ended up just doing the entire drive from start to finish. It was nighttime and it rained non-stop from Rhode Island to Delaware (Who doesn’t love driving through New York and on the Turnpike at night in the rain.)

We were going to Durham for my college roommate’s baby shower, she’s having twins! My best friend, Lindsay, and her sister Kelly joined us on our road trip along with Kelly’s dog, Charlie.

I bought about $50 worth of road trip snacks, including nuts, fruit, pretzels and granola bars. I also brought salami and cheese sticks because the Italian in me couldn’t allow for a road trip without meat and cheese.

Lindsay and Kelly’s parents live in North Carolina with their dog Nina and their new puppy, Hannah. We all stayed with them and had such a great time. They are

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the sweetest, most hospitable people and they made us feel so welcomed in their beautiful home.

My roommate, Ava, looked absolutely stunning and she her husband were beaming with excitement for the new additions to their family. It was so nice to see them and their parents again, it was so worth the drive!

My husband and I were saying it would be great to take more weekend road trips to different places, although I wouldn’t mind if we kept the eleven hour drives to a minimum.

There are a lot of fun places that are a reasonable driving distance away from our house. An exciting getaway doesn’t necessarily need to include an expensive flight or tropical location; it can simply be a nearby state that has an ice cream factory or a small town you’ve never been to with a quiet lake and picnic tables for relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.

My husband and I have never been outside of the country, so we will be going on a Caribbean vacation toward the end of this year and we also hope to travel to different countries in the coming years as well, but we aren’t going to limit our vacationing to faraway places when there are so many wonderful places to visit in our country, region, and even in our own little state of Rhode Island.

Leisure time doesn’t need to be long and it certainly doesn’t need to be expensive or even planned far in advance.

We will often get home from work during the Summer and decide to take a ride down to the beach to sit and the sand and soak up the last bit of sun that lingers in the sky for a few hours after our work days end. I actually think that’s the best time to go, as people are leaving for the day and parking at the state beaches is free after 4pm.

So, as I sit here in the passenger seat of my own car as my husband drives the first half of our return trip, I type this on my phone’s tiny keyboard and dream about the upcoming sunny days and sandy clam cakes that will be waiting for us after work on the beach.

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Each month I meet a former student, an alumna from many decades ago, for a catch-up and a coffee, at some Fox Point cafe. Sometimes she brings a sketch to show me, or a journal she keeps of her thoughts along with a few drawings.

Or a bread she bakes, tied up with a fine little ribbon, as a memento of the freshman class I had taught. She also shares her letters with a friend who grew up in Barrington but currently lives in Maine.

Now, this loyal ally of mine – her name is Joan – had another teacher who passed away some years ago and used to receive Joan at her office/salon and her home, with great kindness and hospitality. Joan repaid those warm welcomes: she both composed and illustrated a rich memoir-article for the college alumni magazine. But she goes way beyond a single eulogy and tribute.

You see, she kept in touch with the entire family of her late professor and especially with her instructor’s elder daughter, the one who now dwells in a woodland cabin, a summerhouse retreat way down east in the state of Maine.

A place that once served simply as a sort of lean-to, without plumbing or proper winter heat. With no income, this thoughtful loner cannot quite hold up her end of the give and take correspondence, and so Joan includes in the envelope that she mails the necessary enclosed and stamped stationery for a convenient RSVP to her request for return messages.

Cathy, a feminine “Thoreau,” describes this past winter, our current springtime, and the prospect of our summer thus: “We are buried in snow (huge blizzard)...Thank you So Much for not giving up on me. Our letters over the years have meant a lot, and give me hope that even when dear folks in our lives are gone from this earth forever, they still live on in friends and family that share a common feeling of caring. I don’t have

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Also very thankful for loyal allies and all my kitty-cats and my “customers” (I still do dog-walking and cat-sitting and occasional house-sitting and love all the animals and humans involved.) This winter’s been extra brutal, and my car died totally on my 77th birthday, so I’ve had to hike everywhere for months and I seldom get to the post office to see if I have any mail. It’s 12 miles away!

I surely love hearing from you and pray that you will have good health and happiness. p.s. Always greetings and love to Mike and I do SO enjoy his writings that you send.”

So, why am I telling my wee world... the gentle gentry who read this newspaper...about Joan and Cathy? Because I am touched by their lives, their faithfulness.

Joan wears native American outfits, the turquoise jewellry and the woven jackets she acquired along her solitary journey in a beat-up vehicle she drove admirably, across our continent last year, among our national parks and our melancholy reservations, where the folklore (in the estimable and even mystical sense of that word) of the hemisphere somehow survives: displaced, yes, and dispersed, but dynamic nevertheless.

She has recently retired from a noble career as a schoolteacher, but it is her capacity for sustaining the good will and gratitude of comradeship that I toast! As for her pen-pal Cathy, I have known her for sixty winters, and am happy to report that she is alive and well, a rebel from the respectability of Barrington suburbia who has found a particular kind of happiness in the transcendental tradition of all New England!

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option. When she retired, she decided to realize her dream. First she bought a beautiful red riding cloak. Then she bought a bright red Hoveround power scooter. Not just any Hoveround. Romy bought the Bolero 4-wheel heavy-duty with the deluxe, 360-degree swivel captain’s seat.

The Bolero also came with dual rearview mirrors “for added safety.” Sadly Romy didn’t quite know how to use them.

She had the Bolero for less than a week when she backed at full speed through a neighbor’s flower garden right into the woods. Neighbors followed the tire tracks, but when they finally reached the Bolero, Romy was nowhere in sight. All they found were incriminating claw marks and tufts of gray fur on the shredded leather seat. So sad.

Fairy Tales for Retirees One of the latest trends in movies and TV shows is the fairy tale theme. Beauty and the Beast, the live-action re-telling of Disney’s animated classic, broke multiple box office records this spring. It pulled in $174.8 million in North America over its opening weekend and is still showing in many theaters as Prime Time goes to press. Some TV shows, like the series Grimm and Once Upon A Time, reinterpret the classics with darker themes.

I’ve uncovered the plot summaries for beloved fairy tales that are being reworked to appeal to retirees. You should recognize most, if not all of them, despite the ageappropriate twists. Some of them might even be in movie theaters in time for your summer viewing pleasure.

Snow White & Seven Grandchildren In this story, a grandmother’s beautiful raven hair turns white overnight from the stress of caring for her seven grandchildren all at once. The kids are Happy, Bashful (grandma’s secret favorite), Sneezy (who has severe allergies), Sleepy, Dopey (hopefully just a late bloomer), Grumpy (oh, wait—that’s grandpa), and teenagers Texty and Duh. Much as she loves her seven dwarfs, er, grandchildren, she struggles

to maintain her patience in this emotional retelling of a classic.

Jack and the Bean Salad This cautionary tale features retiree, Jack, who loves to garden. He’s famous for his secret bean salad casserole that he brings to neighborhood pot luck suppers.

Close inspection reveals that he includes snap peas and quinoa in his recipe, but that earns him points for creativity. All is well until a snoopy sorehead goes dumpster diving in Jack’s trash. There he uncovers empty bean cans with the familiar Green Giant label.

When confronted, Jack hikes up his SansABelts ‘til his tube socks are peeking out from his walking shoes and insists he’s being framed. Finally, he’s forced to admit that his beans are, indeed, store bought.

The real “secret ingredient” in his bean salad? Good old Kentucky sour mash.

Goldilocks and the Three IRAs In this beloved classic, soon-to-be-retiree Goldilocks dabbles in a variety of IRAs to see which will turn her small investment pot into a really big one at the end of her retirement rainbow. The trick is to find the one that’s “just right” for her.

The aggressive growth equity fund requires a starting infusion that’s too big for her meager assets. Next she tries a fixed income IRA, but the return it delivers is too small for her needs. Finally, she discovers an investment that’s “just right.” It’s a balanced fund—stocks and bonds—that welcomes investors of her size and delivers… well, balanced results. At last she can sleep peacefully.

Puss in Go-Go Boots For her entire life, Katherine “Kitty” La Fleur has had the same coif and just one job. Her hair is highly-teased platinum blonde and she works the counter at the local diner. Kitty also wears the same footwear, day in and day out. She is never without her white patent leather go-go boots. It isn’t that she ignores fashion. She gave up over-sized hoop earrings for trendy new dangly feathers, after all.

Something else keeps Kitty in her go-go boots. It’s the song playing endlessly in her head. “Dance to the music…”

I think you’ll agree that these fairy tales for retirees give us a whole new perspective on Golden Books. A boxed set of the scripts is planned for the holidays, but don’t expect to find it in the children’s section. Aren’t you glad you finally have some time to read?

Copyright 2017 Business Theatre Unlimited Elaine M. Decker’s books include Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide. Her essays appear in the anthologies: 80 Things To Do When You Turn Eighty and 70 Things To Do When You Turn Seventy. All are available on Amazon.com. She’s also been featured in ReaderSupportedNews.org. Contact her at: emdecker@ix.netcom.com.

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Many people may be unaware of some of Rhode Island’s most significant people: its farmers. The state has over 1,200 farms on more than 65,000 acres of farmland, which includes crops, pastures, woodlands and wetlands.

Farmers markets provide opportunity for citizens to connect with growers and buy local produce. Held each day of the week, many markets open in spring and run into autumn, while others are year-round. Available in all areas throughout the Rhode Island, markets provide the unique opportunity to talk to the people producing the food you buy and also gain sound advice on the benefits of shopping local.

Kathy Weber of Wedgewood Flowers, who runs a stand at the Pawtuxet Village Farmers Market, says when people shop there, or at other farmers markets, they get to purchase items that are in season, and they end up purchasing and eating more of them. She also speaks of the health benefits, saying, “If you eat vegetables grown in your area, it gives you nutrients you need. Our soil gives us what we need in our bodies, that’s why it’s better to buy vegetables from a farmers market than a grocery store.”

The Pawtuxet Village Farmers’ Market is in its 14th season and has close to 15 vendors who offer everything from fruit, a wide selection of vegetables, seafood, poultry, dairy, herbs,

Christina Debora of Cranston’s chemical-free Blue Skys Farm sells a variety of vegetables from her stand at the Pawtuxet market including zlata radishes pictured here and celeriac root. (Photos by John Howell) June 2017

MARKET PROMOTER: Linda Blaney of Mizpah Farm in Exeter has a comparatively small farm 4 acres but has been a long time advocate of the farmers market movement. She’s a regular at the Goddard Park market that is open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to land produce, she sells Rhode Island grown kelp.

honey, flowers, specialty items and more. It is located at Rhodes Place and is open Saturdays from 9 to 12.

Also featured at the same farmers market is Cranston’s chemical-free Blue Skys Farm, which is run by 11-year veteran Christina Debora. In addition to supporting the state’s economy, she says shopping local is also beneficial as it supports our farmers, whereas a grocery store acts as a middleman between the distributor and buyer.

“It’s also cutting down on the carbon footprint. You could buy spinach picked ten minutes ago, traveling 20 miles, as opposed to something traveling 1,000 miles,” she says.

In addition, there are several items available at farmers markets, such as heirloom tomatoes, green zebra tomatoes and husk cherries that you don’t find in stores because shelf life is too short. Some other items difficult to find in a store that are available locally are extra large leaf spinach and nettles, which is actually a weed people cook and eat and is also used to make herbal tea. Blue Skys does their harvesting mostly on Fridays, meaning the food is less than 24 hours old when available for sale Saturday, as opposed to a grocery store, where the items may be a week old.

Another benefit of buying fresh, local food is getting in touch with the variety that each season offers. Some of the fresh in-season foods in springtime include arugula, asparagus, collards, edible flowers, garlic, kale, lettuce, microgreens, mushrooms, onions, rhubarb and salad greens. Summertime offers even more variety with some of the aforementioned and also artichokes, Asian greens, beets, bok choi, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, cauliflower, chili peppers, corn, cucumbers, fava and green beans, blueberries, cherries, elderberries, raspberries and watermelon.

Some varieties of food overlaps into other seasons, but fall is known for edamame, endive, escarole, horseradish, grapes, ground cherries, hardy kiwis and pumpkins, just to name a few. There are also wintertime farmers markets that numerous vendors participate in. Some of the many items available are various fruits, vegetables, baked goods, juices, salsa, preserves, teas and coffee. Some are grown throughout the year in greenhouses and some from extra storage. No matter the season, you’ll get good conversation, recipes and other tips on how to prepare your food, and you may even want to purchase your own vegetable plant to take home and try growing yourself.

The importance of being able to speak with the people who grow or raise farm fresh food also has its advantages. It not only gives the opportunity to have questions asked and answered about specific food you may want to purchase, such as how it’s processed, but also a certain trust develops between buyer and seller as each become more familiar with each other. Speaking with Nicolette Baffoni of Baffoni’s Poultry Farm in Johnston, it’s easy to see how that trust is established. Their belief in treating their cage-free animals humanely, feeding them a 100 percent vegetarian diet and commitment to providing the freshest farm-to-table food has not only earned their respect with customers but with the state as well. They are the state’s only USDA on-site poultry slaughterhouse, allowing them to provide the freshest FARMER – page 16

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My Dearest Granddaughters: In a millisecond on the continuum of cosmic time, you have gone from climbing the first steps to kindergarten to descending those same steps as graduates of junior high school. During those nine years, there were school projects, concerts, father-daughter dances, cross-country races and soccer games, parent-teacher nights, countless reports and math problems, and many new friendships.

Your parents are proud of you; not only because of your academic accomplishments, but also because you have become compassionate and caring young ladies. You have brought great joy to your parents, your grandmother, and I. The memories we have created with you will last a lifetime.

In a few months, your world will become much larger. Your high school years will offer you exciting new opportunities to grow and explore your potential. You will also face challenges that will test your faith, confidence, and judgment. You will leave adolescence and become young women. But that’s a letter for another time.

You are trading your small school for a much larger one. For a time, it will be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Don’t let it concern you. Freshmen are amazingly adaptable and you will quickly make the transition to a new environment. Be prepared for more stringent academic standards, but keep in mind that true success is measured by the quality of effort. You will have many academic successes, and there will be moments times when you are dissatisfied with your progress. Keep on working. If you do your best, don’t harbor disappointment. In other words, take pride in your achievements and learn from your less successful efforts.

You will be meeting students from more diverse backgrounds. Be open to learning about new cultures histories, and traditions. Your own life experience quilt will be richer for it. Stay In contact with your current school friends; but welcome new friends. Some of these friendships may last a lifetime.

Cultivate your spirit of adventure by getting involved in new academic, athletic and social pursuits. These four

years high school will pass very quickly and I encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity that this new chapter of your life will offer. While this new step in your academic life will no doubt keep you very busy, make sure to enjoy your social life. Savor each moment of joy and laughter.

As for the challenges outside the realm of academia, you will undoubtedly see and hear some things that will give rise to confusion, doubt, and even some anger. Do not be afraid to share your concerns with your parents, your grandmother and I, and your friends.

Isolation does not solve problems. Decisions are easier when a variety of perspectives are heard and considered.

You will make mistakes. Don’t be afraid of failure. The learning process often requires failure before success.

Your basic senses of right and wrong, fairness, and compassion will guide you.

Learn to listen to and appreciate honest criticism Sometimes you will follow your head. Sometimes you will follow your heart. You will learn which to fol-

low based on the personal growth and genuine instincts. Honest motivation can never be questioned.

You can read many philosophies about living and learning. I’m sure you will discover many along this new journey, and maybe even invent some yourself. This observation by Roy T. Bennett brings them into sharper focus.

“Never stop dreaming. Never stop believing. Never give up. Never stop trying and never stop learning.”

Your grandmother and I look forward to sharing many more joyous and memorable moments with you during these next four years. This next step in your learning process will be exciting, stimulating, frustrating, challenging, and a lot of fun. Live it one day at a time.

Love, Mampie Larry Grimaldi is a retired freelance writer living in North Providence. Comments can be e-mailed to lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com

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Olive Godwin Potts Kimball was born at home in Cranston on April 15, 1917. She attended RI College and became a teacher and married Albert Noel Kimball, Jr. in 1943. They raised 2 daughters, and once her daughters were grown she retutured to teaching and taught 1st grade for 30 years in Warwick schools. She taught 26 student teachers as well. Olive and Albert were married for 57 years. He passed away in 2000. She moved to Scandinavian Assisted Living in 2013.

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Flora Sheehen was born on March 22, 1917 in Woonsocket. She attended RI School of Design and worked in sewing shops making women’s clothing until she married Charles Sheehen in 1947. Charles was a letter carrier.

They raised 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl. Flora loved to sew; she made most of her own clothing.

Flora and Charles were married for 60 years. He passed away in 2007. Flora moved to Scandinavian Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing in 2015.

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Looking at the “DO NOTS� In a Different Way Imagine for a moment your 99 year old mother is going into a nursing home and you are sitting with the social worker. Due to a serious deterioration in health over the past year, she is no longer able to make her own decisions.

While you are doing the paperwork for her admission she asks if your mother has advance directives. You tell her that she has appointed you as DPOA for healthcare (Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare) but had not made any other decisions about what she would want at end of life.

The Social worker states everyone that comes into the facility must have advance directives and she will review the choices with you.

This is where the “Do Nots� as I call them often begin. Most Living Wills offer end of life choices in a poorly worded format inherently laden with guilt.

The social worker continues “If your mother’s heart should stop while she is here at the nursing home, would you want us NOT to perform CPR, NOT to put a tube in to help her breathe,

NOT to have a feeding tube if she stops eating, and NOT to transport her to the hospital when she is sick?

Wow! Did you pause and feel some guilt weigh in on your shoulders? How are you supposed to say “NO� to what you understand to be prudent treatment? If you say no, and she dies, is it your fault? Unfortunately, in hospitals, doctor’s offices and nursing homes, this is the basic version of the way these questions are often asked. These conversations are frequently awkward and therefore, hurried through by everyone involved.

Now imagine once again that your 99 year old mother is going into a nursing home and you are signing admission paperwork with the social worker. She has been reading your mother’s discharge information from the hospital and says, “It looks like Lilly had a rich and active life until an unfortunate fall going into church last year. Since this hip fracture she has been in and out of the hospital with pneumonia, a blood clot, confusion and she hasn’t been able to bounce back. I’m so sorry, this must be very hard on you and your family.�

The social worker pauses, because she realizes reviewing this decline may be difficult for you, then she asks, “Would you like to tell me more about your mother before her illness? What did she like to do? What was important to her?�

You tell her “Mom was a very independent woman. She raised her children, but once we were older, she worked in an office. Since my dad passed away many years ago, she has always stayed active and physically fit. Her doctor was amazed she still donated blood well into her eighties.� Mom once said with a chuckle, “If I can’t drive my car, then it is time to put me down!� “Your mom sounds like an amazing woman,� the social worker continued, “I hope Lilly has a very long time to spend with us, but I wonder, when the time comes for end of life, would she want us to allow a natural death (AND-Allow a Natural Death) and keep her very comfortable (CMO-Comfort Measures Only)? This would mean when end of life approaches, we would take very good care of your mom here, with staff she knows, food she wants, medicines

to make sure any symptoms were managed, and of course support for you and the rest of her family. Does this seem to be in keeping with your mother’s wishes?�

This presentation is much different than the first one. It is much more personal and the family choice is focused on comfort at end of life and what is important to her mother. It is not about saying NO to treatment, but YES to COMFORT! It makes answering these questions, much easier. When a healthcare professional asks you the “DO NOT’s� for yourself or your loved ones at end of life, remember there is another option.

There are no right or wrong choices, everyone has their own personal feelings. Don’t make the decision based on guilt, but based on honoring a life well lived.

Last month’s article discussed choosing a health care proxy, and the common living wills in RI. Next month we will discuss CPR: What it is, and what it isn’t.

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T.J. Martucci is no stranger to restaurant operation, having grown up in the family business, helping his father with all aspects of providing quality food service at both the Valley and Cranston Country Clubs and the original Martucci’s in Cranston.

“My degree from the University of Rhode Island was in Accounting,” the President of the Martucci group told me. “My experience has been in the business world, and that is what I brought to our restaurants.”

Safehouse, (the former site of Chianti’s) is part of TMG, which includes The Trap Pub and Grill, the popular spot at 195 Old Forge Road located on the second level. T.J. has completely remodeled the former Chianti’s, which occupied the large downstairs space.

An inside stairway will take you from one restaurant to the other My son-in-law is a frequent visitor to The Trap for the 2 for 1 Thursday burger night and all-you-can-eat Pasta Mondays.

“For Safehouse, I wanted to create a restaurant inspired by the ski culture of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and Vermont, infused with a contemporary influence,” he said. “I wanted to make dining fun again, offering sharable foods, upbeat music, and creative cocktails. His general manager, Susan Lemoi, a Warwick native, assures that that happens at both establishments.

Chef Manny Pinos has created an eclectic menu with upscale, imaginative and unusual combinations, such as his popular Pastrami Smoked Salmon Sliders, an appetizer that combines sea and land with pickled vegetables, horseradish cream on a Bavarian pretzel roll ($13).

Joyce and I chose two appetizers and two entrees, which we shared to the utter delight of two foodies who had just discovered the joy of trying new, creative, tasty cuisine.

We’ve had Fried Oysters before, but never the Safehouse way. Chef Pino gently fries the oysters, returns them to the shell on a bed of seaweed salad, where he tops them with a slice of sushi grade tuna, and spicy siracha aiola. ($13) The Caprese Stack combines a panko crusted tomato, topped with grilled eggplant and a thick slice of mozzarella with spinach and a roasted tomato sauce. ($9) Our first shared entrée was Cajun Swordfish ($22), the thickest, tastiest, most tender and moist piece of swordfish we had ever eaten. It was served over a bed of couscous and topped with fresh asparagus stalks.

If Safehouse has a signature dish it is Surf and Turf Bucatini. A huge piece of tender, sweet short rib and two of the largest, most tender seared sea scallops we’ve ever enjoyed sit on a bed of bucatini pasta. ($26).

Desserts are extra special. We shared a chocolate chip skillet cookie topped with ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries, which was absolutely sinful.

Martucci believes that there enough fine Italian restaurants in East Greenwich, and chooses to take his restaurant in a different direction, much to the pleasure of fine dining aficionados. He does, however, include a half dozen creative Italian dishes to complement his By Land and By Sea selections.

Safehouse is defined in the menu as “A dwelling or building whose conventional appearance makes it a safe or inconspicuous place for hiding, taking refuge, or carrying on clandestine activities.”

They are open Mondays from 4-10 PM; Tues-Thurs, 11:30AM-10:00PM; Fri. and Sat. 11:30AM – 11PM and Sunday 11:30AM - 9PM. For reservations, call 885-4999.

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THEATRE-BY-THE-SEA Matunuck’s Theatre-by-the-Sea continues its opening show, “Beehive” the 60’s Musical, through June 18. “The Music Man”, one of the best feel-good, nostalgic musicals ever to hit the stage, opens on June 21 and runs through July 15. Call 782-1088 for reservations.

PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER “Riverdance”, the 20th Anniversary World Tour, comes to PPAC June 2-4. We’ve seen the show twice over the years, and are always amazed by the incredible dancing. Jazz singer Diana Krall will perform on June 18 at 7 p.m.

For tickets, call 421-ARTS. GREENWICH ODEUM Joan Osborne comes to the renovated East Greenwich theatre on June 16, singing the songs of Bob Dylan. She’ll be followed by the entertaining western band, Cowboy Mouth, on June 18.

Call 885-4000 for reservations.

THE ARCTIC PLAYHOUSE Leonard Gershe’s “Butterflies Are Free,” a described as a dramedy with equal parts of laughter and pathos, according to Director Tony Annicone, will be at the Arctic Playhouse, 117 Washington St. in West Warwick , June 16-24. Reservations at 573-3443.

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Congratulations to Drs. Miller and Fowler It seemed like yesterday when we held you in our arms and told your parents that it wouldn’t be long before you went from diapers to diplomas.

From your first days at school to your first report cards, terrible twos and trying teens, to the day your mothers cried as they packed you off to college, your grandmother and I watched you grow and mature into responsible adults…in spite of your parents not always taking our advice. Where has the time gone?

You both still get embarrassed when we dust off those old photographs, especially the ones of you in the bath tub, and tell friends and relatives funny Alex and Tara stories.

How we remember Alex’s early first hockey season and his team’s 0-30 record, and his last, when he scored the winning goal for East Greenwich in the state championship game.

How well we remember Tara’s first visit to the horse barn at Roger Williams Park, when she shied away from those enormous creatures, and years later had a job caring for horses at Cornell.

You both loved the stories we told about your parents growing up and doing silly things, begging to know every detail.

How time flies. You are both have made us so proud and given us opportunities to brag as Alex becomes a doctor, and Tara a veterinarian.

We, of course, take full credit for your genes and success, but deep down inside, we know that the credit belongs to your parents.

So we will take the credit for them.

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Starting as a young farmer, she has been involved since 1980 in the farmers market movement.

“The public needed to be educated as far as where their food is coming from,” she says. “That learning curve took a long time.”

She helps operate the small vegetable farm that has the distinction of being the first licensed kelp farm in Rhode Island. Kelp, a type of seaweed, has high nutritional value, absorbs toxins in the body and helps flush out the system. It also contains essential vitamins, iodine and protein and is great for vegetarians and vegans. Her chowder recipe is featured in Edible Rhode Magazine and her products are also bought by local chefs.

It’s important, she says, to buy kelp from the East Coast, as kelp from Asia (which isn’t regulated), or the West Coast are exposed to pollutants that aren’t in our area’s kelp.

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Music on the Hill’s 10th annual festival Music on the Hill presents its tenth annual chamber music festival. The concerts offer a variety of ensembles and solo works, featuring musicians returning to their native Rhode Island as well as those based in the Ocean State. Six concerts will take place in Westerly, Cranston and Warwick, beginning at 7:00 p.m. A special afternoon Lawn Concert will take place Sunday, June 4 on the grounds of Clouds Hill Victorian House Museum in Warwick. Tickets are on sale now at www.musiconthehillri.org, at BrownPaperTickets. com or mail order. Ticket are $25 at the door (cash or check). As always, students with I.D. are admitted free of charge.

Pianist Joseph Kalichstein performs at the festival finale Wednesday, June 14, 7PM at Dunn’s Corners Community Church, 221 Post Road, Westerly, RI. market value. Farmers work long hours throughout the year. Some of their duties behind the scenes are preparing land, nurturing and harvesting crops, planning, selling, taking care of poultry and livestock as well as machinery and equipment, and much more. The list is endless and is dependent on the type of farm in operation. By buying local, you get to know the farmer and the farm you are helping to support, and much of the money goes back into the farm, as opposed to a larger corporation.

Farm Fresh RI, a non-profit supporting the local food system, also provides resources for low-income families such as its Healthy Foods, Healthy Families program. It supports at-risk families through hands-on activities, samples, games, recipes and more. If you have immediate questions, email onne@farmfreshri.org.

Peter Susi, Deputy Chief of the RI DEM/Division of Agriculture, said that DEM provides $230,000 in vouchers to seniors 60 years old and older beginning in July from senior centers throughout the state. He said three $5 vouchers are given to each senior, meaning more than 15,300 people are eligible to receive the benefit.

Twenty-dollar coupons, Susi said, are made available to WIC and SNAP recipients through the Department of Health. To learn more about farmers markets and the many Farm Fresh RI programs visit www.farmfreshri.org.

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Maureen Pothier, a board member of Farm Fresh, said the organization links restaurants and stores with local farms by coordinating orders and providing deliveries.

Mike Smith from Oakdale Farm in Rehoboth says there’s a demand for blue eggs and the farm has them.

Smith said there’s been a resurgence in locally grown produce. He and Lois Payton are pictured on a recent Friday at the Goddard Park Farmers’ Market.

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Reduced parking fees remain in effect at state beaches Beach season kicks off in Rhode Island with reduced parking fees in effect at state facilities. Again this year, daily beach parking for residents will be $6.00 on weekdays and $7.00 on weekends and holidays.

A season pass is $30.00 for residents.

“Rhode Island is known for its spectacular stretches of beachfront and beautiful waters,” said DEM Director Janet Coit. “These natural resources are the lifeblood of our state, and they are beloved by residents and visitors alike. The opening of the beach season is always a special time in Rhode Island. Even on a cooler day, I can think of little more relaxing and magical than watching the waves roll in or taking a walk along the water’s edge. Incredible!”

Rhode Island’s network of historic parks, beaches, bikeways and recreational facilities continues to promote quality of life and attract people and businesses to locate in the state. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, outdoor recreation generates $2.4 billion in consumer spending and supports 24,000 jobs each year. A recent study conducted by the University of Rhode Island found that Statemanaged parks and bikeways alone contribute $311 million to the economy and support 3,700 jobs and nine million visits annually.

Last year, Governor Raimondo convened the Rhode Island Outdoor Recreation Council – with membership from state and local government, industry and community – to develop an actionable vision for promoting and growing outdoor recreation in Rhode Island. The Council released its final report last December, highlighting the importance of the network to Rhode Island’s economic and cultural vitality and the need for additional investment. In anticipation of this year’s summer season, improvements are underway across several State recreational facilities, including: Lincoln Woods State Park – The new “green” beach pavilion, offering fully accessible restrooms and showers and an expanded nature center and concessions, will be open for Memorial Day weekend. In addition to modernizing visitor amenities at the beach, the pavilion will greatly improve energy efficiency and enhance water quality in the lake. Three new buildings, connected by a central plaza, were constructed.

Scarborough North and South State Beach New restroom and shower facilities at Scarborough North will be open and new plantings have been installed in flower beds at Scarborough North and Scarborough South.

George Washington Memorial Campground – New restroom and shower facilities will be open as of Memorial Day weekend.

Fisherman’s Memorial Campground – Tennis and basketball courts were resurfaced, and new tennis nets, hoops and backboards were installed.

Other non-surf state beaches include Burlingame State Park and Campground in Charlestown, Pulaski Memorial Recreation Area in Glocester, Fort Adams State Park in Newport, and Goddard Memorial State Park in Warwick.

Daily beach parking for residents is $6 on weekdays and $7 on weekends and holidays. Non-resident parking is $12 on weekdays and $14 on weekends and holidays. A season pass is $30 for residents and $60 for non-residents. Passes can be purchased on weekends at Scarborough North, Roger Wheeler and Misquamicut State Beaches. From May 27 through September 4, passes are available for purchase at all state beaches. A 50-percent discount on daily parking fees and season passes applies for senior citizens 65 years and older.

Fees are based solely on the vehicle registration (i.e. license plate) of each vehicle entering beach facilities. All Rhode Island-registered vehicles will be subject to resident parking rates; non-Rhode Island plates will be subject to non-resident rates.

By law, a “vehicle” is defined as any street-legal equipment, motorized or non-motorized, properly registered for over-the-road travel.

For more information on DEM programs and initiatives, visit www.dem.ri.gov.

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Sunscreen What you need to know

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, millions of cases of skin cancer are reported each year, and many more may go undetected. Although sunscreen is an enormous help, it is not foolproof. Sunburns and skin damage can occur even when using sunscreen, and user error accounts for much of that damage. To get the best results from any sunscreen product, consumers can educate themselves about proper application and avoid certain information inaccuracies.

Myth: The best sunscreen is the one with the highest SPF. Actually, the best sunscreen is the one you will use regularly. Make sure you like the scent and the feel of the sunscreen. Decide if you prefer a sunscreen that is grouped together with a moisturizer or a makeup foundation.

Try sunscreens that are lotions or sticks to figure out which application works best for you. Once you’ve found a product you like, stick with it. But make sure the sunscreen has an adequate sun protection factor, or SPF. Myth: I only need sunscreen on sunny days. The sun can prove harmful even on cloudy days.

You may not be safe indoors, either, particularly if you spend a good deal of time next to an open window. Window glass will only block certain types of UV light, making sunburn possible even if you are indoors or riding in a car. It’s a good habit to apply sunscreen daily regardless of if you will be out in the sun.

Myth: Spray sunscreens are as effective as the rest. Spray products may not deliver enough sunscreen to the skin because droplets are dispersed unevenly. Furthermore, the propellents used in spray sunscreens could be harmful if inhaled. Opt for sunscreens that are applied by hand and can be adequately coated over all areas of the skin.

Myth: Sunscreen does not need to be reapplied, especially if it’s water-resistant. There is no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen. The Food and Drug Administration recently prohibited the use of the term “waterproof” because consumers falsely believed their sunscreen products would not wash off. Water-resistant sunscreens will be effective for a certain number of minutes before they need to be reapplied, usually between 40 to 90 minutes. If you have been sweating profusely or have been in the pool or ocean for awhile, play it safe and reapply often.

Myth: A little drop of sunscreen is all that’s needed. Many people are applying far too little sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun. The average person needs about an ounce of lotion to cover his or her entire body. Think about the size of a shot glass and use that amount.

Myth: Spending more money on SPF 50 will get me superior protection. The rate of protection from SPF 30 to SPF 50 is marginal. SPF 30 (when applied correctly) can protect against 97 percent of UVB rays. That’s adequate for many people. It’s most important to choose a sunscreen that protects against UVA and UVB rays. LS148381

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NBC-10 news anchor Mario Hilario (center) was presented with a gift from Gov. Gina Raimondo and Charles Fogarty of the RI Department of Elderly Affairs during last months Governor’s Centenarians Brunch. Hilario was honored for his years of support emceeing the event. (photos by Pete Fontaine)

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