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27 A Moveable Feast

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30 The Spirit Realm

Explore the paranormal with ghost hunter Amy Bruni

33 The Discussion on Charter Schools Gets Heated How three South County charter schools measure up

10 Online Happenings 17 So Happening The Wild West rides at Stepping Stone Ranch 18 So & So 20 Social Network

43 So Stylish

This month’s home is a DIY’ers dream 44 Life/Style 47 Style Tastemaker 48 Whole Body 49 Shopping

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Examining the pros and cons of charter school education

53 So Delicious Cornerstone Pub is a must for gameday 54 Review 57 Foodie Journal 58 Tastemaker 59 Rhody Bites

65 So Entertaining Your guide to South County entertainment 66 Calendar

68 So Approved

A spirited debate between local distilleries

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Learning Curve Has there ever been a sentence published about charter schools that doesn’t involve the word “controversy”?

Rarely has an educational topic inspired more impassioned debate than charter schools. On one side, supporters say that charters deliver better educational experiences (and test scores) than other public schools.

On the other, detractors say that charters are too limited in their reach and too big a drain on public resources. This month, we take a look

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Giddy Up! Halloween may have a monopoly on October, but don’t confuse these hombres with costumed pretenders. The annual Cowboy Rendezvous brings real-life riders and wranglers to Stepping Stone Ranch for a rodeo of Rhody proportions.

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Cowboy Up Get a taste of the West at Stepping Stone Ranch’s Cowboy Rendezvous

The Cowboy Rendezvous at Stepping Stone Ranch will feature rodeo-style events like cow sorting, horse races and an obstacle course

The events are free for spectators, except for the cowboy dinner, which is a ticketed event that’s open to anyone, cowboy or not. “We have this

great hall with a 100-year-old bar and a full liquor license,” Heidi says. “We feed people, and we have a saloon girl show. It’s just a whole weekend of

fun.” Looks like it’s time to saddle up.

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Governor Raimondo welcomed online retailer Ivory Ella to its new headquarters in Westerly in August with a “t-shirt” cutting ceremony

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locations and meeting with town and state officials, the online clothing store Ivory Ella has set up shop in Westerly. Governor Raimondo even welcomed the online retailer – whose products consist of t-shirts and accessories for women – on August 30 with a “t-shirt cutting ceremony. The brand stands out thanks to their prominently featured elephant logo, but it’s more than just a mascot. Raising awareness for the protection of elephants, as well as other charities, is all part of Ivory Ella’s plan.

“It was a natural progression, a combination of analyzing the market and a desire to make a difference in the world,” explains co-owner Matt Fiano. To accomplish this, the

company donates 10% of its net profits to Save the Elephants, an organization that helps protect elephants from poachers who would hunt them for their ivory tusks.

Additionally, Ivory Ella donates to organizations like the American Heart Association and Toys for Tots.

That philanthropic philosophy will apply to their neighbors as well.

Though they’re an online retailer, Ivory Ella is looking forward to being active in their new community by supporting local causes and creating positive impact on their environment.

As Matt explains, “Now that we have a proper home base of operations in Westerly, we plan to steadily become involved on the local level.” 89 Tom Harvey Road, Westerly. IvoryElla.com –Jaylynn McClendon

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Here in New England, we’re not exactly known for our cowboy culture. You’re a lot more likely to see people in nautical stripes and anchors than cowboy boots. Some of us, though, need a little Old West in our lives, even in Rhode Island. Enter the Cowboy Rendezvous at Stepping Stone Ranch, which is four days of good old-fashioned boot stomping, cattle wrangling fun on Columbus Day weekend.

“Stepping Stone has always been about a Western theme,” says Heidi Waldron, who owns the ranch with her husband Darrell. “In the 1960s, it used to have showdeos, and country singers like Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn performed here.”

The Rendezvous continues that tradition, staging performances of horsemanship, line dancing, saloon shows, cowboy dinners and more.

There’s even a posse ride, where you hunt down bad guys on horseback.

“There is some competition, but it’s just for the fun of it,” Heidi says. “Just come and enjoy yourself with your horse.”

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Rhode Island may lack the brand recognition of go-to haunted haunts like Salem and Transylvania, but that doesn’t mean that our ghosts and goblins aren’t every bit as interesting. From haunted houses in Harrisville to a (rumored) well-to-do Satanist who built the Providence Biltmore hotel, we’ve got spooks and scares aplenty. Right here in South County, we even had our own vampire scare a little over 100 years ago. Meet Mercy Brown, the Ocean State vampire. the legend: Your family might drive you crazy, but Mercy Brown’s would out crazy them for sure. During the New England Vampire Panic of the late 19th century (aka a tuberculosis outbreak), it was believed that a non-sparkling, notably less dreamy variety of bloodsucker was preying on locals. Mercy Brown died of tuberculosis in 1890, two years after her mother and older sister. When her brother Edwin became ill in 1892, the bodies of all three women were dug up and inspected. The elder Brown women were good and decomposed, but Mercy had been kept in a freezer-like crypt for months after her death, resulting in a more preserved state. Naturally this was interpreted as a sign of vampirism, and her heart was subsequently removed, burned, mixed into an elixir and fed to her sick brother. You know, for vampirism! He died less than a year later.

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the fact that the Ocean State has such a bounty of offshore archaeology should hardly be a surprise. However, when most of us think about shipwrecks and undersea treasure, we probably aren’t thinking of the paleocultural relics of indigenous people. The South County Museum wants to change that.

On October 13, underwater archaeologist Dave Robinson – who identified the largest ship graveyard in the state – will be at the museum to discuss the four-year project to explore offshore sites where ancient native

people once lived. The sea level was much lower then, so these ancient habitats are located on what is now our continental shelf. Dave, along with his partner John King and the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation Office, have identified these sites, which are at risk of being damaged or destroyed by development. The goal, in addition to learning more about these ancient cultures, is to figure out how to go about preserving and protecting them. 115 Strathmore Street, Narragansett. 783-5400, SouthCountyMuseum.org –Tony Pacitti

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here’s a level of novelty

that still exists around mobile eateries. We regard them as new and exciting, the start-up disruptors of the restaurant industry. But why should food trucks still seem so novel? They’re not exactly a new part of our culinary landscape.

to feed traveling cowboys. Of course, we all know

and

mobile restaurants have a long and storied tradition

nightlife crowds; a hip, chef-driven culinary vision;

in Providence, where in 1872 a man named Walter

and a reliance on social media to drive business.

Scott began serving lunch to ProJo employees out

From there, a thousand mobile eateries bloomed.

The Genesis of Food Trucks The idea of mobile food peddlers is almost as old as the country itself. New York first began regulating vendors selling food from pushcarts in the 1690s, back when it was still New Amsterdam. In 1866, an enterprising Texas cattleman named Charles Goodnight invented the first chuck wagon as a way

affordable

munchies

peddled

mostly

to

of a horse drawn wagon, creating the diner as we

The folks behind Providence’s Chez Pascal brought

know it, and Haven Brothers has been a fixture since

the trend here around 2009 when they launched

1893. How can a concept so old and ingrained in our

Hewtin’s Dogs Mobile, Rhode Island’s first full-fledged

culture still generate so much buzz and excitement

gourmet food truck – which was in itself a spin-off

that only this year did Motif, a local arts and culture

of the Hewtin’s hot dog cart they had previously

newspaper, decide to launch Rhode Island’s first-ever

pushed in surrounding parks. Their high-end hot

Food Truck Awards?

dogs and house-made sausages and charcuterie

Perhaps it has something to do with the modern

were an immediate hit with hungry diners. While

reinvention of the mobile eatery – let’s call it the

Hewtin’s mostly worked the farmer’s market circuit

nouveau food truck. Up until very recently, the food

and weekdays in downtown Providence, many others

truck experience was mostly limited to a basic ham

soon seized upon the opportunities presented by

or tuna sandwich purchased from a “roach coach”

college students and bar patrons.

at a work site, a dirty water hot dog from a cart

The burgeoning food truck movement had its

outside a baseball game or perhaps some carnitas

breakout year in 2010, with a slew of major developments

from a mobile taqueria. For most of our food

and good news throughout the industry. The California

truck loving history, Haven Brothers was about as

Mobile Food Vendors Association, the first group of

upscale as it got.

its kind, was formed, and the US government added “Tips for Starting Your Own Street Food Business” to

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its small business resource website. That same year,

In the latter part of the previous decade, however,

the National Restaurant Association opened 1,500

food

trend

square feet of exhibition floor space at its annual

generally traced back to Los Angeles and chef Roy

convention to food trucks, and Zagat announced they

Choi. In 2008 he hit the streets with Kogi BBQ,

would begin reviewing trucks in their 2011 guide. But

his Korean-Mexican fusion taco truck; it quickly

things really exploded into pop culture in two very big

became a culinary sensation, with huge crowds

ways that year: in April, Roy Choi was awarded Food

following as he shared locations via Twitter. In

& Wine magazine’s coveted “Best New Chef” honors,

one fell swoop, he established the blueprint

and in August the Food Network debuted the reality

for the nouveau food truck: classic street food

competition show The Great Food Truck Race. The

reinterpreted with modern, gourmet twists; fast

trend was officially in full swing.

trucks

started

to-go

gourmet,

a

Food Truck stops Not sure where to find area food trucks? If finding them on social media isn’t your thing, head on over to these food truck hot spots.

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Regulating Regulars These days, food trucks are familiar sights, but a certain novelty still persists. On Wednesday nights at Narragansett Town Beach from 6-9pm, for example, you can find Buddy’s Hot Rod Dogs, a classic car retrofitted to serve up hot dogs, hot wieners, burgers and pulled pork sandwiches.

Other food trucks to make appearances are Shuckin’ Truck, who serves up fresh shucked local oysters and littlenecks, Eddie’s BBQ, specializing in a wide range of barbecue favorites, and Lady Copacabana, introducing curious foodies to Brazilian street food with an American twist.

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for the RI Community Food Bank, has sold out for four consecutive years and Sunset Farm food truck has shown up to numerous festivals where they also have a habit of selling out of their wares.

The flipside is that local governments are still unsure how to deal with mobile food businesses, and often subject them to outdated regulations or seemingly arbitrary rules. Food truck chefs still must earn their living at the whims of various municipalities and state agencies, all with different and at times unpredictable rules. In addition, operators must obtain a separate vending license from each municipality in which they want to do business – usually around $150-$300 per town, each with their own process and waiting periods, and some even requiring an appearance

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before the town council – rather than one statewide permit.

Narragansett, for instance, gives food trucks quite a bit of leeway.

The town seems to welcome food trucks for public events and allows them to peddle at the beach twice a week, but there’s no real system in place to govern where and when else they are allowed to operate in one of the state’s most popular summer destinations. South Kingstown

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The Future of Movable Feasts What does the future hold for food truck culture? For the most part it’s looking bright.

Cities and towns are starting to understand the benefits of their presence as more and more people seek them out and more events welcome them. Will the trend go the way of frozen yogurt, with demand petering out and businesses shuttering, or gourmet cupcakes, which have become ubiquitous to the point of passé. In the end, it may be chefs who leave the food trucks at the curb, following the lead of Matt and Kristin Gennuso from Chez Pascal, who retired Hewtin’s Dogs Mobile and shifted the concept into the brickand-mortar Wurst Kitchen inside their restaurant. Poco Loco, too, has opened an actual restaurant (though they still operate their truck), and Like No Udder, the vegan ice cream truck, recently moved into a storefront, keeping the truck on reserve for events and catering. Rather than evidence that the food truck trend is slowing down, developments like that are proof of its merits. For some chefs, running a mobile food business is not the end, but rather the means: a small-scale, relatively inexpensive way to test out and refine a culinary vision before making the transition into a full-fledged restaurant. In the meantime, we get to enjoy all this delicious food.

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The The Ghost Ghost Hunter Hunter Next Next Door Door Professional paranormal investigator Amy Bruni on things that go bump in the night

By Julie Tremaine

Local ghost hunter Amy Bruni investigates hauntings all over the country

to know about ghost hunter Amy Bruni: the Ghostbusters jokes aren’t going to go over well. It’s not that they aren’t funny – because they can be – it’s just that they’ve been done, if you’ll pardon the pun, to death. Just recently, during the taping of an episode of her upcoming television show Kindred Spirits, fans played the Ghostbusters theme outside of the house where she and her partner in the paranormal, Adam Berry, were investigating unexplained phenomena. They aren’t, in fact, afraid of no ghosts. It’s just not a joke to them, especially on this new show, where Amy and Adam help people who believe their homes are being haunted by departed family members.

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ere’s the other thing to know about Amy Bruni: she may be a ghost hunter, but she’s totally not weird. Or, more accurately, she doesn’t fit any preconceived notions you might have about someone who investigates the paranormal for a living. You also might already have a pretty good idea of who she is. Amy spent seven

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years on SyFy’s Ghost Hunters, as part of the team at Warwick-based TAPS (The Atlantic Paranormal Society), seeking out evidence of otherworldly presences all over the globe. Things are a bit quieter these days, now that filming on the first season of her new show has wrapped. On an average day, you can find Amy in Providence or Newport, posting pictures of her precocious three-year-old daughter Charlotte at the zoo, or talking to her followers on Twitter about anything from wine recommendations to where to find a good sale.

Call it the calm before the storm, and not just because October is her busiest month of paranormal event appearances.

Once Kindred Spirits is on the air, things are going to get crazy. Because those Twitter followers? There are 187,000 of them. And she’s got another 200,000 on Facebook. It’s safe to say that demand for Amy’s particular talent for ghost hunting is high. Talking with her fans and with fellow ghost hunters is what inspired this new show. “We really wanted to do something on homes and families, and

people who truly needed help,” Amy explains. “That’s what people ask us about all the time. So many of our fans have gone through things that have been traumatic and scary for them. They would reach out and I’d want to help them.”

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n each episode, Amy and Adam concentrate on one home and one haunting. The pair talks intensively with the family, does research on the home and family’s history, and consults with experts in other fields like psychology and grief counseling.

Then, of course, they investigate for ghosts. “We just try to figure out what this ghost wants or needs,” she says.

They do that through audio and video surveillance, using handheld camera and recording devices to monitor environmental changes, search for EVPs (electronic voice phenomena, where something actually speaks to you) and observe EMF fluctuations (changes to electromagnetic fields).

Then there’s just simple conversation with whatever presence is in the house.

“It sounds crazy but it’s been working.

Many times it’s just figuring out who they are, and sometimes just giving them proper remembrance. I can’t give away too much, but I would say we’ve run the gamut this season from people acknowledging who they are and what they want, to getting a message from the entity and passing it on. It means something when we get a message and we’re able to pass that on to a family member. That’s very impactful,” Amy says. “There have been a lot of tears, a lot of scary moments, a lot of laughs.

It’s unlike anything people have seen on TV, I think. It’s really personal.”

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ut there’s another thing you should probably know. She doesn’t actually believe in ghosts. “I’ve given up believing in ghosts,” Amy says.

“I’ve just come to accept ghosts at this point. I don’t claim to know what they are or that I ever will, unless we prove their existence with science. I just know some weird things happen.”

Among those weird things: taking a ghost home with her from an investigation of an old jailhouse in South

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Carolina. “I felt little arms holding onto my legs, like a child,” Amy says. “At that time people were put in jail because they owed, like, a dollar in taxes.

I didn’t know it, but I was in the room where families would wait indefinitely for these guys to get out of jail. Sometimes kids would starve.” When she got home to her house and husband in New England, she says, “I saw a shadow run down the hallway. It was a small shadow that looked like a kid.” Amy didn’t mention it to anyone, but then two separate people two other times saw similar things in her house, when she wasn’t even home. “I had a little talk with it,” she explains. “I said, ‘you can stay here, you just can’t scare people.’ We never saw anything again.”

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espite the heaviness of the situations she and Adam deal with on Kindred Spirits, interactions with ghostly phenomena can be fun.

Just ask the hundreds of hobbyist ghost hunters who travel the country with Amy on her Strange Escapes excursions, which are vacations to haunted locations that involve learning from paranormal experts and going out on actual ghost investigations. “I knew what I wanted to do,” Amy says. “Spend a weekend in a beautiful place, get to look for ghosts, meet people who are like me who don’t think what I do is super weird. So I created that for

other people, and they love it.” This month, there’s a Strange Escape to Mackinac Island, Michigan, which is a throwback destination (the only methods of transportation are horse-drawn carriages and bicycles) with its share of hauntings, and one in November to the notoriously spooky Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire, one of her favorite places. Despite being from California, where she grew up in a haunted house and started ghost hunting as a hobby, “I fell in love with New England,” she says. “I love the history here. New England to paranormal investigators is what Hollywood is to actors.”

Beyond this show, Amy has even bigger ghost hunting dreams. “I would love to investigate Graceland,” she says. “They say the whole second floor is haunted. The White House is high on my list. It has a lot of ghost stories. I just need to find a president who is a Ghost Hunters fan, well, a Kindred Spirits fan.”

But for now, there’s Charlotte’s fourth birthday to celebrate, and she’s doing so with a trip to Disney before the new show launches. Her favorite ride? The Haunted Mansion, of course. “Charlotte loves it too,” Amy says. “I thought she’d be terrified but she’s all about it.” Must be a family trait.

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The Great Charter School Debate Three South County schools take a nontraditional approach to primary and secondary education

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through eighth grade, while Kingston Hill Academy is for children through fifth grade. The Greene School, in West Greenwich, is a high school for ninth through twelfth graders. Each school has a unique mission and approach to education.

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In Rhode Island alone, charter school applications jumped to 14,628 in 2016 for just 1,609 open spots, an increase of over 8% from last year. Although charter schools serve just 5% of the students in the state, there is a great deal of controversy about them. Proponents argue that charter schools are places where innovative educational practices can be implemented on a small scale, so that lessons learned may be incorporated into all public schools. Critics believe that charter schools siphon funds away from the public schools, since funding follows the enrolled students.

In fact, the Rhode Island House Finance Committee announced budget changes in June that will result in decreased funding for state charter schools. The new formula allows students’ home districts to either withhold 7% per pupil or deduct various expenses, whichever amount is higher, from the funds they send to charter schools. Because urban charters generally receive more state funding while suburban charters rely primarily on local taxpayers, this formula impacts suburban charter schools the most.

In southern Rhode Island, we have three charter schools. They are such popular options that all three are currently filled to capacity, with waiting lists. Admission is based on a lottery system, for which parents may submit applications in late February or early March for enrollment the following fall.

In addition, although all three draw primarily from South County, each school has a handful of students traveling great distances to attend: from Central Falls and Cumberland to Foster-Glocester and Narragansett, and pretty much everywhere in between. Transportation varies from school to school, but they all have some options available to families free of charge.

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multi-age classrooms that foster both learning and leadership. While there is no gym, library/media center or cafeteria, small classes promote strong teacher-student relationships and the ability to provide for individual learning needs.

Founded in 2002, the school has been housed in multiple locations; it has occupied the Kingston campus for about ten years. While the school’s state charter allows for 220 students, the physical plant limits capacity to its current enrollment. The entire school gathers outside weekly for assemblies, and students use the extensive grounds for physical education and picnic lunches.

Although the curriculum focuses on environmental sustainability and social responsibility, traditional subjects are not neglected. On the 2016 PARCC assessment, more than 75% of the students met or exceeded expectations in language arts and over 53% met or exceeded expectations in math. This ranks The Compass School students third in the state in language arts, and shows a 10% increase in math performance over 2015’s scores.

Director Brandee Lapisky is proud of the school’s performance on PARCC, but emphasizes that the school’s graduates are much more than their test scores.

She shared that many of the school’s alumni remark on the lasting impact Compass has had on their lives. On a 2016 survey of alumni, one student wrote, “I continue to practice social responsibility by volunteering at a non-profit organization called RICJ. [I volunteer] with their Youth Decision program, helping

youth 13-18 to become active, respectful members of their community.” Another alumna mentioned her work with the Environmental Club at college.

Recently, Ms. Lapisky learned that the school has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Lattner Foundation. The school council, made up of nine voting members comprising parents, faculty/staff and community members, will meet this fall to determine how that money will be spent. 537 Old North Road, Kingston. 788-8322, CompassSchool.org

A School on a Hill

Kingston Hill Academy (KHA) is the top-performing elementary school in RI in language arts and the second-highest performer in math, with over 80% of its students meeting or exceeding expectations in both subject areas. The school’s mission is to provide students with an inclusive, individualized and challenging curriculum.

KHA opened in 2001 and now has 190 students in kindergarten through grade five. Principal Linda Paolillo says that the school would like to expand to have two classrooms at each grade level and is investigating the possibility of adding middle school students as well. There is already an RFP on KHA’s website seeking bids for building and parking lot expansion.

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-Ken Wagner, RI Department of Education Commissioner

Seeing Green

The only charter school in South County serving high school students, The Greene School has 200 pupils from 22 school districts. They hope to purchase property to allow them to expand their capacity in the next few years.

Transportation is provided; in fact, bussing is the second largest expense behind faculty and staff salaries. The school uses Expeditionary Learning to provide direct experiences with nature, incorporating environmental science and technology.

Expeditionary learning is an approach that emphasizes active, challenging and meaningful hands-on experiences. All ninth, tenth and eleventh graders participate in two semester-long expeditions, while seniors complete a year-long expedition. Each expedition is focused on an in-depth study of a compelling topic (such as the issue of race and social justice) and combines elements that include guiding questions, fieldwork, discussions with experts, service learning and collaborative projects that are featured in a culminating event. Curricular content in the four core disciplines (english, math, science and history) is fully integrated into all expeditions.

In addition, students at Greene participate in “Crew” – a character development program in which 10-15 students meet daily to engage in stewardship projects, literacy and communication activities, and problem solving.

Each Crew stays together for two years; at the end, each student participates in “Passage,” making a self-reflective presentation to an outside panel.

The concept of Crew is based on the philosophy of holistic education envisioned by Kurt Hahn, the founder of Outward Bound.

Roughly 88% of The Greene School’s students graduate in four years, which is slightly higher than the state rate of 83%; the school’s performance on PARCC tests is not as good as other high schools in the state or in surrounding districts. One reason for this may be that, because the school offers an unusual high school experience, it attracts students for whom traditional public high school models are not working.

Students and parents at The Greene School value its diversity and its active, non-traditional learning atmosphere. Head of School Josh Laplante states that, “Through a rigorous, pre-college curriculum, we develop citizens

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The school uses the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework to target instruction based on student needs. Because KHA has a full-time teacher and teacher’s assistant in every single classroom, they have a unique ability to provide every child with individualized attention and instruction. The low teacher-student ratio also allows for plenty of small group work and early intervention to address all learning needs.

Like all public and charter schools, KHA serves students with a range of abilities, from those with identified cognitive or physical disabilities to those who are functioning above grade level. Kingston Hill is able to teach students using full inclusion the majority of the time, meaning that all students are housed and learning in the same classrooms. In fact, four of their enrolled students have full-time one-on-one aides to assist them throughout the day.

Like Ms. Lapisky, Ms. Paolillo is proud of her school’s PARCC scores, but feels that that the most important thing about KHA is something less measurable: “Our school feels like a family. Our faculty and staff know all the kids, and we work to provide extra TLC when needed. It is truly a child-focused place, and we celebrate all of our students’ achievements. As a result, our students are happy and they want to come to school.”

The majority of KHA graduates go on to middle school in their home districts, although a few go to independent schools. Many of the alumni come back to speak with the fourth and fifth graders to talk about their transition, and, according to Ms. Paolillo, several have gone on to serve as valedictorians at their high schools. In addition, many former parents have loved the school so much that they continue to be involved as board members. 850 Stony Fort Road, Saunderstown. 783-8282, KingstonHill.org

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Are Charter Schools Worth the Cost?

Suburban charter schools in particular are funded primarily through taxpayer dollars. Statewide, Rhode Island spends an average of $15,923 per student, although the amount varies by district. For example, per-pupil spending in Exeter-West Greenwich is $19,716; in North Kingstown, $15,450; in South Kingstown, $17,864; in Westerly, $18,820.

With the new budget cuts faced by charter schools, they still receive approximately 93% of the funding allotted for each student by the sending district. This is less than they have received in the past, but officials in students’ home districts feel that they should keep more funding. Superintendent Phil Auger of North Kingstown recently argued that students who leave for charter schools don’t save the district money: the home schools are still responsible for staffing classrooms and paying for utilities.

The budget cuts arose in response to a report issued in 2015 by the Special Legislative Commission to Study and Assess Rhode Island’s “Fair Funding Formula.” The report found that some high-cost expeditures, particularly those related to special education services, were disproportionately or exclusively carried by the districts. However, the commission also found that the “Fair Funding Formula” did not take into account building construction costs.

As Ms. Lapisky of the Compass School points out, “charter schools must dedicate a great deal of their funding to facilities, whereas traditional public schools are funded by the district.” Mr. Laplante of The Greene School said that the third highest expenditure in his school’s budget is rent. Public school buildings are funded and maintained by the district, independent of the per-pupil spending.

And are They Providing a Better Education?

The Center for Research on Educational Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University says no. They found that while 17% of charter schools outperformed their local public school counterparts, 37% actually performed worse, and the remaining 46% performed about the same.

Mike Petrilli, a noted author and expert on public education, believes that charter schools in suburbs are important because they provide an alternative to the one-size-fits-all approach of public schools. As he says, “Even in upper-middle-class communities, not all parents want the same things for their kids.” He argues that, even though suburban charter schools rarely outperform their public school counterparts, they offer opportunities for customization.

Interestingly, this is something that Rhode Island Department of Education’s Commissioner Ken Wagner is thinking about, as well. “We’ve been talking about ‘empowerment schools’ – schools that would have more autonomy to design their instructional programs. We still pretend that the

“[Charter] schools provide unique learning experiences for children and foster innovation within the public education system.

This overwhelming demand for our schools reaffirms that we must continue working to support great public school options for all students.” -Tim Groves, Executive Director of the RI League of Charter Schools

school you’re assigned to based on where you live is magically going to be the best school for you. But we know that all kids are different and schools have strengths that they focus on. So one innovation that we hope we can get further on is allowing kids to go to other schools, not necessarily charter schools or private schools. Within the district school system, could we create space so that schools can specialize in the arts or sciences or dyslexia, for example?”

Obviously, this isn’t something that is going to happen overnight. Commissioner Wagner agrees that there are a host of logistical issues, such as bussing and scheduling, that go along with such a proposal. Until public schools can offer the diverse educational experiences that many families desire, perhaps charter schools can fill that need.

Tim Groves, Executive Director of the Rhode Island League of Charter Schools, says that the rising application rates prove that charter schools are an option many families want. “Our schools provide unique learning experiences for children and foster innovation within the public education system,” he says. “This overwhelming demand for our schools reaffirms that we must continue working to support great public school options for all students.”

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Pretty in Pink For some readers of home and lifestyle magazines, the beautifully designed pages serve as a source of inspiration. For others, the pages serve as challenges. But for a certain kind of reader, like Westerly’s Michaela Lamb, the pages present nothing but possibilities. Simply put, soon after Michaela receives her HGTV Magazine in the mail, she has one response: “Game on.”

“It started with my stairs,” Michaela reflects. She saw a flight of stairs in HGTV Magazine with each stair riser painted a different color. The look added visual interest to the room and a creative flair. Having just moved into her newly constructed home with then-new husband Jacob, it was just the eye-catching element she needed to add depth and dimension to the 44

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monotone home. With one-part inspiration and a whole lot of perspiration, Michaela followed the “how-to” steps in the magazine to jump into the never-before-attempted DIY project. Materials were bought at the local home improvement shop, the space was prepped and the newlywed got to work. Choosing five warm and welcoming shades of pink, Michaela painted the stair risers in a progressive light-to-dark pink spectrum one at a time. When she was finished, she stepped back, took a good look at her work, and had a revelation.

“I saw how easy it was doing it on my own,” she says. She adds that as a young couple starting out, she was equally pleased with how budget friendly the transformation was and knew she had discovered a new passion.

She also discovered a passion for pink.

“I was like, ‘That was so easy and it looks so cute!’”

Seven years ago, Michaela and Jacob knew the new development in Westerly would be the perfect place to plant their roots. The neighborhood had model homes, which served as guidelines and they worked closely with the builder when it came to options like countertop surfaces, wall color (but only one throughout), wood floor stain and more. “The neighborhood is right in-between both of our parents’, and we both grew up in Westerly,” Michaela explains. She says that they also loved the traditional style of the four-bedroom Colonial since they were looking forward to starting a family. “The downstairs had a nice open floor

plan, room for entertaining, a nice living room and a great gas fireplace,” she adds.

Though the light gray hue they choose throughout the home was lovely, and it came standard, it was a whole lot of gray. True, it added a neutral color foundation in each space, but it also prevented each space from having its own personality. The couple knew that to make the house truly their own, they had their work cut out for them.

“After we had moved in, I said, ‘One room at a time.’ Over the next couple of years, I started getting HGTV Magazine and I started decorating,” Michaela says. “Every month, I’d rip out half the magazine and say, ‘We need more color!’”

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“I did the bathroom with chunky pink stripes,” she says. “It was very inexpensive.” Michaela went on to populate the home with artwork and decor she created by hand. “I love crafts,” she says. “Most of it has come from HGTV Magazine or the HGTV shows. I’ll record them and then follow the steps.” While she has found this new passion and skill, Michaela concedes design always sparked her interest. “I always said when I was young I wanted to be an interior decorator, but for various reasons, I went down a different path,” she says. Her career as a wedding planner, however, could certainly classify her as

a creative visionary. But that doesn’t mean she knew how well she’d take to a paintbrush.

One room she did not paint early on was the nursery. When the couple learned they were expecting their first child shortly after moving in, they were over moon. They also wanted to experience the thrill of not finding out the gender of their little one until he or she arrived, so the room remained gender neutral – as it would for the next three children they welcomed. “I’ve always kept those yellow sheets,” she says laughing. Today the couple are parents to Lydia (seven), Molly (five), Kevin (three) and Violet (one). (You can guess what color Violet’s room was painted.)

When she wanted to add some flair to the kitchen, Michaela says a design

spread inspired her to focus on the backsplash – a space that was prominent but also small enough to be subtle and easy on the budget. She knew the perfect color again: pink. “I asked Jacob and he said he didn’t care,” she explains, so she went for it. She initially asked her cousin to install the pink glass tile, but Michaela got the feeling she was getting the brush off.

“I saw my uncle and he finally said my cousin wasn’t going to put it up because he thought I would eventually ask to take it down,” she learned.

With ardent convincing, the backsplash was mounted, and the magenta-hued accent is one of Michaela’s favorite throughout the house. “Almost every room in my house has something from HGTV. I think I am running out of space now.”

Looking around, it’s not hard to agree that Michaela’s nickname, “The Pink Lady,” is apropos. The most popular questions she’s asked is hands down: “Does your husband care?”

Early on, she says, Jacob was fine with the splashes of pink. “I’m not sure that’s still the case,” she says laughing.

But she agrees with almost everyone who walks through the door because they have similar reactions: they look around, take a minute, and say how bright, happy and lively the house feels. And if you’re tempted to make a radical change with just a paint can and a brush, Michaela suggests just going for it. “Just try it!” she says. “Every time I have tried a new project, it’s been fun. And you can do it and do it inexpensively. Something can always be repainted and redone.”

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The name was part of an idea I had to be the anti-Martha Stewart. Maybe you didn’t have to do everything right, maybe you could just parent on instincts and do what you think is best. That’s a nonchalant mom.

My aesthetic calls for using unique brands that I handpick for quality and minimal style. There is a certain un-fashion to it all – I really believe that you create your own style. If you choose pieces that speak to your heart you don’t have to buy a lot, you just have to make good choices. Maybe I’m old fashioned but I think that’s what fashion is. It just speaks to the name of the shop: be your own person.

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The next day I emailed Richard Bump, general manager for Kenneth Cote, and told him I was ready to make my appointment. Richard asked me about my hair and what I was looking for in a color. I sent him the images and we agreed on an appointment time.

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Cote’s doors, I immediately started to relax. The salon is warm, welcoming. I was greeted by a kind woman at the front desk who took my information and introduced me to Derek Vecoli, my hair artist for the day.

Derek was a dream. He readied the supplies he would need and when he began to paint my hair he checked in with me, asking how I was feeling, asking if the color he was putting on was felt okay. I felt great, actually.

With Derek there I knew I was in good hands, and I was excited to see what my hair was going to look like. After a few hours of painting my hair, Derek took me to rinse it out. Getting my hair washed and conditioned felt amazing. He used Davines shampoo and conditioner, massaging my scalp as he rinsed. I was basically in hair heaven.

After the rinse, Derek walked with me back to the chair where he put Sebastian’s Dark Oil into my hair. As he worked it through he pulled a blow dryer out and begun to dry each section of hair, rolling it out, looking like an orchestra

conductor with such fluid movements as he dried.

I asked Derek how to describe exactly what we had done to my hair, since my hair knowledge was in short supply. “What we did is basically a balayage meets color melt. We darkened your roots and then painted the red in different places, letting it all blend together,” he said, smiling and continuing to dry my hair. The color was starting to show up and I was falling in love with the way I looked.

When Derek finished, I finally saw my new look. The dark brown showed, subtle and full of warmth, with pops of brilliant red, all looking natural with a soft hint of daring in it.

My hair felt smooth as silk because of the dark oil and I couldn’t stop running my hands through it. I was impressed and perfectly thrilled with everything I had experienced. Derek and the staff at Kenneth Cote took a hair newbie and made her feel completely at home. And the best part of it all? They gave me a perfect new hair color.

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This shop is a dream come true. Located right in downtown Westerly, it is a fashion forward

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A Real Winner Every town needs that go-to restaurant to mingle for a family dinner or to watch the Patriots game.

That’s what the Cornerstone Pub is to Exeter and its surrounding towns. Tucked away on Nooseneck Hill Road, the pub has all the charm you would expect with a menu full of original takes on comfort food favorites. We dug into their unconventional pub fare, and it was a total score.

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If I had one quibble about their drink selection, it would be how few local options they have available. On the draft beer list, only one choice hails from Rhode Island – the Grey Sail Flying Jenny Pale Ale. On the day I visited, I skipped the alcohol and stuck with iced tea ($2.25). Since it was a hot day the iced tea hit the spot, and our excellent waitress kept my glass full.

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The heart of any pub’s menu is its selection of appetizers. While watching a Patriots game or hanging out with friends, comfort food is always the way to go. My best advice is to get the Nachos ($9.99) and add the BBQ Pulled Pork ($1.99). On the day I was there, one of my West Greenwich friends said her family always gets the nachos. I can definitely see why. The menu describes them as

being “piled high,” and that description really doesn’t do this Mount Everest of nachos justice. The chips were good, but the standout on this dish was the amazing pulled pork. I have been to barbecue restaurants that didn’t have pulled pork as good as what was on these nachos. It was so juicy and tender I couldn’t stop eating it. Also layered in this mound of nachos were melted cheddar jack cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, sliced jalapeños and scallions. They were served with salsa and sour cream, but you honestly didn’t need to use either of them.

I also tried one of the Cornerstone’s signature grilled pizzas. They have some unique options, including a Thai Chicken Pizza ($11.99) and a Mango Habañero Pizza ($11.99).

Since the nachos didn’t entirely clog my arteries, I opted for the Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza ($11.99). There were eight goodsized slices, so it was definitely big enough to share. The crust was good, but the toppings were piled so densely on top of the crust, it was almost superfluous. This pizza had finely chopped pieces of fried chicken, pecan wood smoked bacon, ranch dressing as well as cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. The smoky bacon flavor really stood out and provided a

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have at least one good neighborhood restaurant. A place that is convenient, comfortable for everyone and offers good food at a reasonable price. When you live out in the woods of Exeter or West Greenwich, the neighborhood restaurant becomes even more of a priority – driving to a neighboring town could take upwards of 30 minutes. If you ask people who live there, they will all tell you Exeter’s Cornerstone Pub is the place to go.

The Cornerstone Pub is located on Nooseneck Hill Road (also known as Route 3) about a mile and a half from the Route 102 exit off of Route 95. Walking into the restaurant, you know immediately this is going to be a fun place to eat. There are televisions everywhere, including a projector pointed at a huge movie screen on one end of the restaurant. The walls are plastered with all things New England sports: Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots. A massive bar that easily seats 40 people dominates the center of the restaurant. The wooden and tile floors along with missionstyle furniture give the restaurant a homey touch. Out back, there is a nice deck where you can enjoy seasonal al fresco dining.

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My other friend wasn’t really sure she wanted to try the Meatball Sandwich ($7.99) because like any good Italian girl, she is very picky about her meatballs.

It did say on the menu that the meatballs were homemade, and our waitress encouraged her to give it a try. She did indeed enjoy the sandwich. The meatballs were served on a nice, soft sub roll with marinara

sauce and melted provolone. The meatball sandwich is also served with chips, but this friend upgraded to French Fries ($.99). The fries were really good – very crisp and not greasy at all.

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Smoke Show Two restaurants add to the growing barbecue scene in South County

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It’s a fact, plain and simple, that the barbecue scene in Rhode Island is quite small. It’s not for lack of demand, there are just some things that take priority when it comes to the Ocean State palate: oysters on the half shell, lobster, clam cakes and chowder. That being said, there are few who would turn their nose up at smoky, slow cooked spare ribs, and the folks over at Billy Hill’s Roadhouse and Preppy Pig BBQ are capitalizing on that.

Billy Hill’s Roadhouse runs the gamut of American barbecue traditions.

From the outdoor fire pit and patio near the grounds where anyone can play horseshoes and corn hole, to the airy indoor space complete with locally made cowboy hat lamps over the bar, Billy’s has a roadhouse feel in the rural backdrop of Richmond.

Pulling inspiration from Memphis and Texas barbecue, they slow cook all of their meats, some up to 24 hours, in their Southern Pride smoker. “We offer a variety of barbecued meats and cuts, and sauces that reflect flavors from across the country,” says Jen Procaccianti, owner of Billy Hill’s Roadhouse. “You can choose and try any combination right at your table.”

The combination she hands-down recommends is the Combo Platter, where diners get to sample three barbecued meats (think pulled pork, fall-offthe-bone baby back ribs and brisket).

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Billy Hill’s Roadhouse draws its barbecue inspiration from across the country

potatoes with Southern-style gravy for a barbecue match made in heaven.

It may seem a bit unorthodox, but Billy’s also offers Tex-Mex selections.

“We started with taco specials, piled with our pulled pork and pulled chicken, and kept going from there,” Jen says. “Warm tortillas and cheese lend themselves perfectly to barbecue.”

They also host community events throughout the year. This month they’re throwing an Oktoberfest celebration on October 15 from 2-6pm. In addition to their roadhouse offerings,

expect grilled bratwurst, spiked cider, warm pretzels and pumpkin painting.

1219 Main Street, Richmond. 321-2811, BillyHillsRoadhouse.com Preppy Pig BBQ began as a catering company in 2010 and has officially opened two brick-and-mortar locations, one in Warren and the other right here in Jamestown. All of the food is made on-site, from the meats to the sauces and even the sides (like their pickles). The meat is seasoned and smoked, then sliced to order to

keep it from getting dried out.

According to them, you’ve got to try the Brisket – tender beef with a Texas-inspired dry rub that gives it a smoky flavor. They even make their own sausages (available in mild or spicy) from the trimmings and leftover bits of the prime cuts of meat.

Pair it with their homemade sides like the rich and creamy Baked Mac and Cheese or Honey Jalapeño Cornbread to round out your preppy meal.

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New Dining in Point Judith Celebrating the completion of their first summer season, Shoobies is the new kid on the culinary block. Just past the Galilee Escape Road and tucked away in Point Judith, Shoobies has a little bit of everything, from pizza and burgers to salads, sandwiches and desserts. Sourcing all of their meat and produce locally, however, gives them that little added edge.

They seem to find that rare balance between having crowd pleasing menu items like the Margherita Pizza and Poutine, and healthconscious yet delicious-sounding entrees like the Black Bean Barley

Burger with charred corn-pepper succotash, toasted barley, pickled vegetables, arugula and salsa verde.

Their from-scratch game is solid, too. They brine their own corned beef, smoke the chicken for their chicken salad and make their own sausages. Their desserts even take on a Momofuku-like inspiration with their Chocolate Chunk Cookies served with Captain Crunch-infused milk. They’ve also added brunch to the mix on Saturdays and Sundays, a smart move for the insatiable South County appetite. 12 Sand Hill Cove Road, Narragansett. 7832200, ShoobiesGansett.com

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Baking is a bit of science, and a bit of intuition. Where do you fall on the spectrum?

Andrea: It is very scientific, but I don’t like that part. With pastry you have to be more specific, but not with bread. I mean, you have to use measurements, a scale and everything, but I like to go by the feeling.

In the winter you have to add more water, in the summer you have to hold some back because there is more humidity in the air. By doing it for years and years, I get it pretty much right, but it’s not exactly the same every bake. Sometimes it’s a little hotter, sometimes a little cooler.

You’ve got to play around.

So there are no dials on your woodfired oven?

Andrea: On this type of oven, there’s no vents, it’s just a very basic design.

The fire is inside the same chamber that we bake in, so the baker has to know the amount of hours you’re going to fire. When you bake bread, the oven is not firing. You’re using the residual heat from the day before. I’m done baking at seven in the

Husband and wife duo Andrea Colognese and Doriana Carella have a serious following in Jamestown for their homemade baked goods

morning. Then I fire up by filling up the oven with firewood, fire all day, and then by the afternoon I spread all the coals around so they burn out. At the end of the day I rake it out, sweep it and mop it so it’s clean.

Then I close the door and it’s ready for the morning.

How was raising a family in a bakery?

Andrea: When we started the business [our twin girls] were two-anda-half years old, so it was really hard.

We had a baby monitor so we could hear them when we were coming in and working. After seven or eight years we moved out of the house and expanded. Now they are 16 and have been working here for years with us on the weekends. They know what it means to work hard.

I saw some new solar panels on the roof. Does that make you a green business?

Doriana: The state offered a grant for a small agricultural business, which we applied for and got. It just went live.

Andrea: We’re very excited because we just installed [the] solar panel, so we are very proud to be green. We have very romantic concepts about saving energy. [It should provide] between 60-70% in total. We don’t know the difference in the bill yet since it just went live, but just the idea of not being on the grid so much is nice.

What are some of the pros and cons of doing everything yourselves?

Andrea: A lot of people don’t understand. They wonder why aren’t you open seven days a week? Why isn’t the shelf always full? The only reason we survived all these years is because we do everything. We bake the bread, we do the shopping, we do the cleaning. We’re successful because we work long hours.

Doriana: Most of the places you go to buy bagels and croissants, everything is frozen. We could easily do the same thing.

But you’ll never see a Sysco truck pull up here, and we never buy frozen products. We do everything from scratch.

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Whether it’s the early morning pastry crowd or Sunday pizza night regulars, Andrea Colognese and Doriana Carella’s Village Hearth is part of the routine for many Jamestowners. With him on the bread, and her on the pastry, their midweek is spent prepping and their weekends are filled with firing ovens, kneading bread, folding pastry and wanting sleep.

The couple met in the ‘90s backpacking in Nepal. Their love of food is similarly international, but their bakery is positively domestic, which began in their house and slowly expanded until they were forced out.

Expansions, renovations and two grown children later, their artisanal bakery has grown deep roots in the Jamestown community.

After all these years, baking still centers on the rhythms of the woodfired oven at the heart of their kitchen made from the bricks Andrea laid by hand. Batch after batch brings crust and crumb that can only be achieved by time and craft. If you want your guaranteed selection, get there early.

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All Month: Picking pumpkins is one thing, but shooting a corn cannon? That’s fall fun on another level.

Clark Farms’ Fall Festival has everything you could want this season: a straw maze, petting zoo, even a zip line. Weekends only. 711 Kingstown Road, Wakefield. 783-8844, ClarkFarms.com

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October All Month: Factory of Terror gives new meaning to the phrase “enter if you dare.” There’s the Ghost Cemetery at Centerville Falls, the Asylum of Screaming Souls, Dracula’s Hideaway and Psycho Alley, which… we don’t even want to know. If you love things that go bump in the night, this haunted attraction is for you. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 3 Bridal Avenue, West Warwick. 774-8477745, FactoryOfTerror.com All Month: Take a narrated cruise on Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruises and Newport Harbor Tours. Here you’ll sail under the Jamestown and Newport Bridges, explore the Newport Harbor and see many other famous historic Rhode Island sights. Weekends only. 1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown. 2954040, RhodeIslandBayCruises.com

haunted attractions: Delamorte’s Haunted Hayride and the stroll-through Forest of Fear. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

4235 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield. 7928188, TrailsToTerror.com All Month: The Contemporary Theater Company brings Macbeth to life.

One of Shakespeare’s greatest literary achievements is this tragedy, with murderous characters haunted by guilt and ghosts. Weekends only. 327 Main Street, South Kingstown. 218-0282, ContemporaryTheater.com All Month: Venture into the dark of night where ghouls, zombies and disembodied spirits await at Field of Screams. Brave the Dungeon of Doom, Dead River Haunted Hayride, Cirque de Souls a (4-D haunted maze) and Zombie Paintball. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 179 Plain Meeting House Road, West Greenwich. 397-2600, HauntedHayride.net, ZombiePaintball.net

All Month: The Farmer’s Daughter hosts a Harvest Festival every weekend through October 30. Fun activities include scavenger hunts, pony rides, pumpkin slingshots and bowling, a corn maze, a barrel train ride and antique tractors, scarecrow making, costume contests, face painting and furry friends. Weekends only. 716 Mooresfield Road, South Kingstown. 792-1340, TheFarmersDaughterRI.com

October 1: URI welcomes comedian and former king of late night Jay Leno to the Ryan Center for a night of stand up comedy… and probably some anecdotes about his sweet car collection.

One Lincoln Almond Plaza, Kingston.

788-3200. TheRyanCenter.com

All Month: In its 20th terrifying year, Highland Farm’s Trails To Terror offers two

October 1: Raise a glass to the season, Oktoberfest comes to Wakefield. Enjoy

live music, great food and of course some tasty brews at the Wakefield River Festival. Downtown Wakefield.

WakefieldRiverFest.com October 1, 15, 22: When a wealthy Manhattan couple puts on a party to celebrate the announcement of their nascent newborn’s gender, what’s supposed to be a joyous celebration turns out to be anything but. Stop by the Newport Art Museum for their interactive performance Mystery at the Museum: Shocking Summer. Trust nobody! 7pm. 76 Bellevue Avenue, Newport. 324-9436, NewportMurderMystery.com October 6-9: Need a good laugh in your life? The Rogue Island Comedy Festival is coming back to Newport, bringing with it a line up of local and national touring comics who you might recognize from Conan, NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Inside Amy Schumer. Performances at Brick Alley Pub, Studio 3 and Firehouse Theatre.

RogueIslandComedyFest.com October 7-10: The 11th Annual Cowboy Rendezvous hosts three days of cowboy events, horse racing, cow sorting, versatility and so much more. Get a taste of the Wild West right here in South County.

201 Escoheag Hill Road, West Greenwich.

379-3715, SteppingStoneRanch.com

October 8: Frosty Drew Observatory spotlights our nearest celestial neighbor, the moon, for International Observe the Moon Night. The Frosty Drew grounds will be bustling with lunar activities to mesmerize, including a telescope with a wide angle view of the entire lunar surface and a telescope presenting deep sky objects. Ninigret Park. 4870 Old Post Road, Charlestown. 364-9508, FrostyDrew.org October 9: Learn where your food comes from with Rhody Fresh and Cabot Creamery. The local dairy collaborative is hosting a farm tour at Emma Acres in Exeter, with free Rhody Fresh milk, apple cider and Cabot cheese samples, plus hayrides for the kids. 143 Ten Rod Road, Exeter.

RhodyFresh.com October 13: Look beneath the waves to discover the relics of ancient, indigenous people at the South County Museum. Archaeologist Dave Robinson will be discussing his four years of research into the underwater cultural deposits off of Rhode Island’s coast. 115 Strathmore Street, Narragansett. 7835400, SouthCountyMuseum.org October 14: Good grief! Snoopy, Linus and everyone’s favorite blockhead Charlie Brown take the stage at Granite Theatre for the classic musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. 1 Granite Street, Westerly. 596-2341, GraniteTheatre.com

Creature Features at Misquamicut Drive-In October 7 and 14: There’s something strange in the neighborhood…

Misquamicut Drive-In Movies. See two ‘80s spooktacular classics outside on the big screen – Beetlejuice on October 7 and Ghostbusters on October 14. Wuskenau Town Beach. 316 Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut. 3221026, Misquamicut.org

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October 15: Smith’s Castle is an important part of Rhode Island’s history, and it’s also rumored to be haunted. Find out the truth for yourself at their paranormal Investigation Series, hosted by RISEUP Paranormal, who will bring groups through the house to investigate supernatural claims. 55 Richard Smith Drive, North Kingstown. 294-3521, SmithsCastle.org October 21-22: The Jamestown Arts Center presents PARt, a new performance piece that blends dance, music and art. Featuring choreography by Ali Kenner Brodsky, artwork by Cyrus Highsmith and live music by The Huntress and the Holder of Hands, this is sure to be powerful performance. 18 Valley Street, Jamestown. 560-0979, JamestownArtCenter.org

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October 21-30: Hungry? Of course you are. What better way to satisfy your hunger than with the 3rd Annual Narragansett Fall Restaurant Week. Dig into some of the tastiest restaurants Narragansett has to offer. NarragansettCOC.com

October 22: For the tenth year, Women’s Wellness Day welcomes guests to hear from a panel of experts on topics of women’s health and shop at from local artisans. This year, Good Morning America contributor and bestselling author Tory Johnson will be on hand to sign copies of her book, The Shift. 950 North Quidnessett Road, North Kingstown.

788-1173, SouthCountyHealth.org/ Events October 22-23: Tour historic Kenyon’s Grist Mill, savor clam cakes and chowder and kayak down the Queen’s River at Autumn Tour Weekend. 21 Glen Rock Road, West Kingston. 783-4054, KenyonsGristMill.com October 29-31: Wickford Village gets creepy and kooky this Halloween weekend. Go hunting for ghosts on Saturday, march in the annual Horribles parade on Sunday and call out of school on Monday to get an early start on collecting candy by trick or treating at participating businesses.

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Home is Where the Art is October 22-23: West Bay Open Studios is a unique way to meet 20 South County artists who open their studios for tours, talks and demonstrations. The tour is self-guided and takes you through East Greenwich, Warwick, Exeter, North Kingstown and Saunderstown. See how – and where – all that amazing local art is made. WestBayOpenStudios.com October 2016 | SO RHODE ISLAND

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So Approved A Spirited Debate There are two distilleries in Rhode Island: Sons of Liberty Spirits in South Kingstown and Newport Distilling in, well, Newport. What better way to spark a little competition and get in the mood for Halloween than by sampling spirits from both? They may not have been spooky, but they sure were smooth.

–Grace Lentini

Sons of Liberty Spirits True Born Gin Unlike most juniper-forward gins, True Born was bright and citrusy, with a background of juniper. So crisp and light, sipping it alone or on the rocks was almost too easy.

BaTTle Cry This light whiskey was a touch sweet, which made for easy drinking. With notes of earthy spices and dark fruit, Battle Cry’s flavors were light on the tongue and warm in the tummy.

1425 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown.

284-4006, SOLSpirits.com

East Bay:

Newport Distilling WidoW’s Walk rum For a white rum, Widow’s Walk is very bold. Bottled at a strong 135 proof, the light caramel and butter flavors were subtle, indicating to us that it would make a great cocktailing rum.

Thomas TeW rum If we were pirates we would be swilling this rum all day. Easy to drink, with hints of molasses, vanilla, spice and oak, Thomas Tew instantly transported us to the Caribbean.

293 JT Connell Highway, Newport.

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RICHMOND – Chelsea Farm Estates-This spacious 10 room, dormer Cape, is located on a cul-desac. Granite kitchen counter top. Family room w/fireplace, huge open bonus room, first floor bedroom. Enjoy the pool in a private yard setting. $339,800. 401-783-961. John Sheil EXT 1315

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NORTH KINGSTOWN – Majestically set off the road, home offers open floor plan, fireplace family room, dining, gazebo room, master bed w/custom mast bath/shower, too much to list! Incredible gardens & private outside space. Your personal oasis yet close to everything. $429,900. 294-4000.

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