June 7, 2023 e-EDITION

BRIGGS & STRATTON

GENERATOR: 8250W start, 5550W run. Works good. $250. 821-9962.

CLEANUPS: Attics, cellars, garages, buildings, yards, leaves. Some cleanouts for content. Anything hauled away. Very reasonable. Reliable service! Free estimates. Call for your small moving needs. Lic. #37379/Insured. 30 Years of reliable service. 3972781 or 741-2781.

FIREWOOD FOR

SALE: JW Studley & Sons. Cut & split seasoned wood. $250/ cord. Est. 1982. Not a fly by night! 641-0212.

WANTED: Antiques and collectibles. Moving or just cleaning out? We pay more for your old jewelry, glassware, furniture, pottery, clocks, paintings, military items, crocks, post cards, cameras, photos, old coins, etc. For prompt and courteous service call Bill, 821-0381.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT 4PM

DUMP RUNS: Furniture, appliances, construction debris, brush, junk. 1-860304-6740.

OLD COINS WANTED: Indian $.01 & Buffalo $.05, Silver Dollars. High prices! 946-1070.

LAWNS CUT & TRIMMED: $27 Average. Free estimates. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Weekly/Bi-weekly. Call Sal at 855-9028.

HAVE TRUCK WILL HAUL: Junk, brush, construction debris. DUMPSTERS also available. 497-1282.

PIANO LESSONS: Juilliard trained teacher. Reasonable rates. 243-3431. Juilliard graduate.

EVERY WEEK “The Reminder” brings you important money saving values from local merchants and service providers. Plus news of what’s going on around town... from Church Bazaars to meetings to helpful hints from experts. “The Reminder” , your local free community paper!

BICYCLE: Men’s 21-speed. Good condition. Asking $50. 227-1649.

BIKE STAND: For storage or work space. Asking $150. 227-1649.

FREE WOODEN PALLETS: Great for Summer campfires. 64 Hope Avenue, Hope (side of red building).

WHITE DAYBED FRAME with box spring. Excellent condition. $30. 823-4236.

CHAIN LINK FENCE: 130’ of 4’ chain link fencing, terminal posts, top rails, hardware, 3 gates. $350. Call Ray, 484-4416.

EQUINE BASED MINDFULNESS Stress Relief Program for adults at Stepping Stone Ranch: For details, visit steppingstoneranch.com or call 397-3725.

COINS! Local Coin Collector looking to buy some coins, or call me and I can give you an idea of what your coins are worth. 60Year Coventry resident. My house, your house or Library. A Collector, not a Dealer. Call Mark, 556-4703.

23 LONGFELLOW

DRIVE, Coventry: June 10, 9AM-3PM. Games, electronics, china, clothing, household goods, toys and more. No rain date.

MULTI FAMILY! 18 Meadow Drive (off Country Drive), West Warwick: June 10, 8AM. Rain date June 11.

MAPLEROOT VILLAGE, 2155 Nooseneck Hill Road, Coventry: June 10, 7AM2PM. Bring your own table - $5/table. Any questions, call Jean, 649-3723. Rain date June 11.

TOOLS! TOOLS! TOOLS! “The Highlands”, 23 Leighas Lane, Coventry: June 10, 8:30AM-2PM. Tools, household items, clothes, many more items.

42 SUMMIT AVENUE, West Warwick: June 10, 8AM4PM. Tools, riding mower, chain saw, more.

55 ROBINSON WAY (off Pulaski Street), West Warwick: Saturday, June 10 from 7AM-1PM. Lots of stuff!

WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD

The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other non-core grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 828-0310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.

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BY JENNIFER COATES

From the time we are young, we are taught a universal principle known as the “Golden Rule” which is “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” The Bible teaches another enduring principle, simply stated, it is: “As I loved you, love one another.”

At the core of each of these messages is love ~ and sharing that love with one another, just as God loves us. This “call to love” is one that resonates within the sacred halls of West Warwick’s very own Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux.

It is seen in the church’s philosophy of inclusion and acceptance. It has always been a part of the teachings and actions of this closeknit community.

Congregants who attend services at “Saint T’s” (as it is affectionately known) will see some things; they see families of all shapes &

sizes, they see women in the clergy, they see divorcees participating in all the rituals and blessings their married and single friends enjoy, they hear contemporary music, they see those who extend kindness and love to them, What they won’t see is discrimination, exclusion, judgment, and intolerance.

The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux is a Catholic Community that functions outside the jurisdiction of Rome. As Father Charles Vohs, the congregation’s Priest explains, this is a faith community whose mission it is to reclaim those whose experiences have left them feeling marginalized by the traditional Catholic Church.

The church is a haven for those whose abiding faith in the teachings of Jesus Christ have not always been in alignment with the expectations of the church of their childhoods, leaving them feeling estranged,

conflicted, and often unwanted. Father Chuck would say to those who feel left on the fringes of their faith ~ come, you are a Child of God and you are welcome here. Come to be replenished, edified, supported, and uplifted.

A quick peruse of the chapel’s website best sums

up the church’s mission:

“The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux welcomes all individuals seeking God’s love; we keep our doors open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their hearts. We invite you to open your heart and allow His grace to penetrate your soul.

Our church stands as a

beacon of hope in West Warwick. We are a place of acceptance, peace, and joy to all who are moved to join us. Our church family is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together.”

For more details, check the church website at www.

go1500.org.

Please come to “Saint T’s”, located at 1500 Main Street in West Warwick. Services are every Sunday at 10:30, either in person or via Zoom. Sunday rosaries begin at 9:45am. Feel free to call 401-680-9076 or email stocc1500@gmail. com for more information.

Come to this inclusive church in West Warwick and see its newly dedicated Marian Memorial Prayer Garden, complete with new landscaping and the statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

CUTEST PET OF THE WEEK

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CESSPOOL SERVICE

CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.

ELECTRICAL

JADE ELECTRIC: Wiring, emergencies. Prompt and courteous. 8285908, 738-7835. Lic.# A1538. Insured.

RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.

FACSIMILE SERVICE

THE REMINDER’S FAX SERVICE. Now you can send or receive letters, statements, invoices, etc. in seconds by using The Reminder Fax Service. Want more details? Call The Reminder and ask about our fax: 821-2216. Fax Number: 821-0397. To Send: $3.00 (+tax) for the first page, $1.00 for every additional page. To receive: 75¢ ea. page (+tax).

FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR

VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.victormoffittandco.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.

GARAGE DOORS

CARR’S OVERHEAD DOOR, INC.: Residential and commercial garage doors & openers. Best prices, quality materials, factory authorized Lift Master and Wayne Dalton Dealers. Reg. #13612. 332 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter, RI (401) 397-6015.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS_____________________

LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 3453227. RI Reg. #5646.

BILL’S REMODELING: Additions, Formica, finish work, custom built vanities, siding. No job too small. Bill Langlais 397-9256 after 5pm. RI Registration #648.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION

ALL SEASONS LAWNCARE, INC.: Full Service Landscape Maintenance and Construction Company. From lawncare to installation of brick paver walkways and patios. 732-7993. RI Reg. #43492

LAUNDRY SERVICE_________________________

Let us wash, dry and fold your laundry. Pick up and delivery available.

THORPE’S LAUNDROMAT AND DRY CLEANING. 401-826-7158. 560 Providence Street, West Warwick.

PEST CONTROL _____________________________

WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 8217800.

KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control.

100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.

PLUMBING & HEATING _____________________

JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.

A GOOD PLUMBER: Plumbing, heating, drain cleaning. 8082284. RI Lic. #MP002399. MA Lic. #30436.

POWER WASHING __________________________

THOR’S PRESSURE & SOFT WASH: Commercial & Residential.

Roof & Exterior Cleaning. Fully licensed and insured. RI Registration GC-46062. Free Estimates. Call Thor, 401-441-8672. facebook.com/

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COAST TO COAST POWER WASHING: Everything residential. When quality and service matter. Who wants to pressure wash on their day off? Save yourself time. Call this week! Complete satisfaction guaranteed. Free price quotes. Ken, 401-413-0547. 20% OFF WITH THIS AD! RI Reg. #GC47967.

RATES & DEADLINE FOR AT YOUR SERVICE

$8.00 PER WEEK for 10 words (25¢ each add. word) Min. 1 Month.

Deadline: Last Thursday of each month for ads starting the following month. Mail or bring your ad to The Reminder. 5 Coventry Shoppers Park, Coventry, RI02816. Phone: 821-2216. Fax: 821-0397.

ROOFING ____________________________________

INSTALLATION & REPAIRS: Also gutters cleaned and leaf guards installed. Call 397-8729 or 749-1315 for a free estimate.

SEPTIC SYSTEMS___________________________

TLC SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Design & Installation, Foundation Digging, Land Clearing & Grading. Class 1 License. Registered Contractor. Free Estimates. Call 392-3300 or visit www.tlcrhodeisland.com.

TAX SERVICES ______________________________

VICTOR MOFFITT & CO., INC.: Bookkeeping, Tax Services for individuals and businesses, 40 years experience. 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry. 828-2155. www.victormoffittandco.com

MAKE YOUR CLASSIFIED POP with a splash of color! For only $1.50 extra, you can draw more attention to your ad.

LAWNS CUT & TRIMMED: $27 Average. Free estimates. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Weekly/Bi-weekly. Call Sal at 855-9028.

SPRING CLEAN-UP: Yards raked, lawns mowed, shrubs trimmed, trees cut down, brush hauled away, debris hauled away. Quality work. Excellent rates. Doug, 826-3444.

DUMP TRAILER

RENTAL: 15-Yard trailer. Same day service. I drop, you fill. Household trash, construction debris. Cleanouts also available. All major Credit Cards accepted. Call 206-3715.

SELBY TREE SERVICE: Tree removal, tree trimming & stump grinding. Free estimates. 286-1407.

GENERATORS: Transfer switches installed. Master Electrician. RI #A4602. Insured. Call Jay, 826-2826.

JUNK REMOVAL, Dump Runs & Property Clean-outs. Call Pat, 206-6404.

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KOVELS ANTIQUES AND COLLECTING

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By Terry and Kim Kovel

PHOTO CREDIT: Kovels.com

PHOTO CAPTION: This bell-shaped blue lamp was made by Fenton Art Glass Company for Bell Telephone. It was probably used in a hotel lobby.

Advertising Art

Advertising and store collectibles have historical significance and brand recognition as well as artistic value. A combination of all three brought this lamp a price of $2,700 at Morford’s Antique Advertising Auctions.

The lamp was made by Fenton, a well-known art glass company. Its bellshaped blue shade for Bell Telephone Co. is eye-catching. The inscription “Local and Long Distance Telephone” marks it as a relic of the past.

There is little need for public telephones today when most people carry a phone with them and can get service wherever they go. But even before the age of cellphones, people liked having access to a telephone anywhere they went. This lamp probably hung in a hotel lobby to let visitors know there was a telephone available.

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Q:Plastic and metal lunchboxes from the 1960s and 1970s really interest me. I have a Holly Hobbie lunchbox with thermos that I carried in grade school. Are lunchboxes hot collectibles?

A:Collectible lunchboxes bring back childhood memories of favorite television shows, movies, cartoons, sports teams and musical groups. Holly Hobbie (1944) is an American writer and illustrator whose artwork sometimes appears on lunchboxes. She is the author of the popular “Toot and Puddle” children’s books and creator of the character bearing her name. In the early 1970s, Hobbie sold artwork of a cat-loving, ragdress-wearing little girl in a giant bonnet to American Greetings. This series of illustrations became immensely popular, and her originally nameless character became known as “Holly Hobbie.” Your lunchbox, if authentic, is worth about $40.

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TIP: Learn the dates of business cards and other advertising from telephone numbers. Numbers were first used in 1878. The seven-digit number was

This bell-shaped blue lamp was made by Fenton Art Glass Company for Bell Telephone. It was probably used in a hotel lobby.

in use by the 1940s; fewer than seven digits date the card from 1878 to the 1940s. From the 1920s to the 1950s, most urban areas had a two-letter “exchange” followed by numbers.

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CURRENT PRICES

Advertising chalkboard, Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, Quality Since 1844, frothy glass, ribbon logo, tin, blue ground, inset chalkboard, cardboard back, 1960s, 26 x 17 inches, $125.

Porcelain jar, covered, oxblood glaze, bulbous, rounded shoulder, folded in rim, knob finial, Chinese, 13 inches, $810.

Clothing, graduation cap and gown, Harvard, doctoral, black silk worsted, black velvet bars, crimson silk hood, cap with black tassel, gown by Cottrell & Leonard of Albany, cap by E.R. Moore of Chicago, 1920s, $995.

For more collecting news, tips and resources, visit www.Kovels.com

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Insured. Jay, 8262826.

KEVIN’S HOME

REPAIR: RI #22931. Insured. Quality - ProfessionalAffordable. 823-3572. NEW INSTALLS

INCLUDE: Doors, windows, storms, vents, railings, steps, vinyl gutter guards, chimney caps.

REPAIRS INCLUDE: Roof repair, siding repairs, deck repairs, screens, painting, minor chimney repairs, wood, rot. POWERWASHING (no chemicals).

SEASONAL: Gutter cleaning, professional quality shrub/hedge trimming. 823-3572.

GRASS CUTTING & TRIMMING: Reasonable prices. Free Estimates. Call Kevin, 632-6846.

EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN & Experienced Painters. Interior/exterior. Best prices. Insured. 3178251.

MAYNARD

LANDSCAPING: 8289576. Spring Cleanups. Grass cutting. Seeding. Shrub trimming.

JMD LANDSCAPING & REMOVAL SERVICES, LLC.: Lawn cuts, mulching, shrub trimming, yard debris & junk removal. Insured. RI Reg. #001732056. Call 688-4242.

Job Market

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LAWNSCAPES, INC., is a full-service Landscaping Company located in Coventry, RI: Lawnscapes is seeking to hire a full time Office Assistant. Main duties and responsibilities to include creating daily and weekly schedules, ordering materials and equipment, assisting with billing of completed projects, speaking with potential customers, providing estimates for future projects, and maintaining social media accounts. The position would also include customer communication by phone and email and other duties as assigned. Proficiency in Excel and Word is necessary. Experience with QuickBooks and/or Arbor Gold is a plus. The ideal candidate should have good oral and written communication skills, the ability to problem solve, work well as a member of a team, but also the ability to work independently. The employee must be reliable and punctual. Hours are Monday through Friday 10AM-6PM. The hourly wage is $20/hr. Please email your resume to be considered for employment to info@lawnscapesri.com

• On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, which determined that the U.S. flag would consist of 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white, five-pointed stars on a blue background.

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• On June 12, 1817, the earliest form of bicycle — known as the Laufmaschine in German and in English by the derogatory term “dandy horse” — was demonstrated by its inventor, Karl Drais.

• On June 16, 1903, Pepsi-Cola became an official trademark. The Pepsi Cola Company had launched just the year before, to immediate success, and by 1910, boasted more than 200 franchises in 24 states.

Coventry’s Original Screen Printing & Embroidery Shop is Looking to Hire a Full Time Production Specialist

CLEANERS: 1st & 2nd Shift, 20-25 hours per week, Monday-Saturday. 14/hour. Must have valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and clean BCI. Call Paul, 301-1162.

TAVERN ON THE HILL has immediate openings for Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwasher, Bartenders & Closing Manager.

Cooks will be paid by experience, willing to train the right person. Apply within 809 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich after 4PM.

Help Wanted Jobs Wanted

Childcare

CLEANING: 18+ Years of experience. Thorough, reliable, with excellent references upon request. Call 248-3839. **I’m fully vaccinated**

We are willing to train the ideal applicant in all aspects of the Award & Apparel Industries if you are looking for long term employment, are capable of working without supervision, can lift 40lbs, have a valid drivers license, and are motivated to learn something new everyday. Starting pay $15/hr with reviews at 90 days and 6 months. We have been located at the same 1010 Tiogue Ave location for 25 Years, but please call for a brief phone interview before coming in to fill out an application. We look forward to hearing from you today! (401) 823-7230

• On June 18, 1978, American serial killer and sex offender Jeffrey Dahmer murdered his first victim just three weeks after his high school graduation. Dahmer had lured 18-year-old hitchhiker Steven Mark Hicks to his house with the promise of a few beers.

• On June 13, 1981, Queen Elizabeth II was shot at with six blank rounds by Marcus Sarjeant while she was riding a horse. The queen managed to keep her horse under control and was not injured. When police questioned Sarjeant about his motives, he said: “I wanted to be famous. I wanted to be a somebody.”

• On June 17, 1985, fighter pilot and Saudi prince Sultan bin Salman Al Saud became the first Arab, the first Muslim and the first member of a royal family to fly into space, on NASA’s Discovery Space Shuttle, as a payload specialist. He chose not to fast for Ramadan while he was training and in space, but brought a small Koran along for the trip, with a prayer from his mother asking God to protect travelers, and tied his feet to the shuttle floor to prostrate himself in prayer as best he could.

• On June 15, 2019, Babe Ruth’s baseball jersey became the most expensive sports memorabilia in history when it sold for a staggering $5.6 million. According to Hunt Auctions, the jersey dated to between 1928 and 1930 and broke the previous record of $4.4 million set by a 1920 Ruth jersey.

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1. Name the ice cream flavor Baskin-Robbins created in celebration of the Beatles coming to America for the first time.

2. Which artist wrote and released “Duke of Earl”?

3. What’s the name of the street the Beatles are crossing on their 1969 album cover?

4. Name the first rock group to ever play Carnegie Hall.

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “It’s late September and I really should be back at school, I know I keep you amused but I feel I’m being used.”

Answers

1. Beatle Nut. A reporter called Robbins and asked if a new flavor was being created. Nothing was planned and Robbins had to think fast. He said yes, and five days later the walnut, pistachio and chocolate ribbon ice cream was being delivered.

2. Gene Chandler (born Eugene Drake Dixon), in 1962. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.

3. Abbey Road, near Grove End Road, in North West London.

4. Chicago, in April 1971.

5. “Maggie May,” by Rod Stewart, in 1971. The song tells the story of a college boy with an older woman for a lover. The song was released as the B side to “Reason to Believe.”

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Automart

Antique/Classic Cars

Auto Service & Repair

1974 CHEVROLET

IMPALA: 29,700

Camping Trailers

Original miles, classic antique. Very good condition. $6000 OBO. Call 828-5913.

Boats for Sale

Josh’s

Autos for Sale/Wanted

Trucks & Vans

Sport Utility Vehicles

Antique/Classic Cars

Auto Service & Repair Camping Trailers

2016 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE 31’

Travel Trailer: Ample storage and sleeping accommodations. Very good condition. Must see! $16,900. Tony, 3328543.

Real Estate

Motorcycles

KAYAK: Red, Zydeco Dagger with paddle, 9’6”. Asking $375. 227-1649.

Personal Watercraft

Boat/Trailer Accessories

THULE ROOFTOP KAYAK

CARRIER: Never used. Asking $150. 227-1649.

2006 NISSAN SENTRA SE: 126K, 1.8L, inspected. Needs a wheel bearing, otherwise good solid car. $3200 OBO. 215-7125.

UP TO $5000! We buy junk, unwanted and repairable autos. Call today, gone today. 280-4987.

ONE SET OF 6’ Steel Truck Ramps, $50. Call 823-8012.

Recreational Vehicles Trailer for Sale

2004 FLEETWOOD TIOGA CLASS-C: 2 Slideouts, clean, sleeps 6, 30’, 38K. No generator. $22,500. 3972224.

Antique/Classic Cars

Auto Service & Repair

Camping Trailers DAVE’S DETAILING: $80/ Car, inside & out. 477-6177. I am mobile.

Real Estate Wanted

Real Estate Services

• “Before traveling, I write down the numbers, expiration and contact information for any credit cards I plan to bring with me. I keep one copy hidden in my luggage, and another is left with a friend back home. This way, if anything happens to my wallet, I can easily call and cancel cards and arrange for replacements.” — R.E. in New York

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• Lipstick on your linens? Dab with petroleum jelly, then dish soap. Then launder as usual. Be sure the stain is removed before you dry the linens.

• “If you have trouble with your pantyhose, give them a spray with an anti-static spray first. Then put them on. They seem to slide up better, and it’s much easier to get a grip on them. Also, it seems to keep them from running as easily.” — D.V. in Washington

• A properly clean windshield is not only a good view, it’s safer! If your windshield blades still look good but are smearing, wipe them down with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol. If the cotton pulls off on the blade, it’s time to replace. If not, the alcohol will likely clean up that smudge.

• Natural peanut butter fan? Store your jar upside down. The oil will settle to the top, and when you flip it over, it will be less messy to stir. No peanut oil sloshing down the side of the jar!

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Real Estate for Sale

We Buy UNWANTED HOUSES Fast! Offer in 48 Hrs. CASH... Any situation. Any condition. Call today, 595-8703.

StorageforRent

STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT! Units are 105 sq. ft. (9’X11.5’) with 6X6 rollup doors. $135/Month. Text email address to 401-6476181.

Commercial For Sale/Rent/Lease

Room For Rent

WEST WARWICK/ COVENTRY LINE: Business space for rent, 460 Sq. ft. $1200/month. Damage deposit. All utilities included, parking, central air, trash & snow removal. Great for office or small business. 451-5133.

1025 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry, RI 02816 (401)828-2100

East Greenwich: New Listing!! 5 room house, part of condo development of 2 stand-alone homes, fenced, $399,900

North Kingstown: New Listing!! 3 bed ranch, family room, hardwoods, many updates, sprinklers, half acre, $489,900

Coventry: 2 bed, 2 bath mobile, enclosed porch, lots of updates, well maintained, $174,900

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MENTORS NEEDED

West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in person volunteer mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com

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PAIN TO PRIDE

Identifying and Treating Depression in the LGBTQ+ Community

If you suffer from depression, you are not alone. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the U.S., affecting an estimated 17.3 million adults and 3.2 million adolescents6, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. LGBTQ+ individuals are especially hard it - suffering from moodrelated symptoms (predominantly anxiety) and depression.

By the Numbers

In a 2017 survey, 28% of LGBTQ+ youth said they felt depressed most of the time in a 30-day period, compared to only 12% of non-LGBTQ+ youth. To take it a bit further, the percentage of depression amongst transgender youth was as high as 40%5 What’s worse, LGBTQ+ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide compared to heterosexual youth1.

Risk Factors for the LGBTQ+ Youth

There are many risk factors that can contribute to depression and anxiety in LGBTQ+ youth, including:

• Stress/tension in relation to coming out.

• Bullying at school.

• Hostile/repressive environments.

• Discrimination and stigma along with the use of drugs/ alcohol and engaging in sexually risky behaviors.

• Experiencing abuse (physical, emotional, and/or sexual).

• Lack of available LGBTQ+ support/resources.

• Family expulsion.

According to the National Center for Transgender Equality’s U.S. Transgender Survey, these trends continue in adulthood. Roughly 40% of transgender adults reported serious psychological distress in a month-long period, compared to the reported 5% of the U.S. population2

Signs and Symptoms of Depression

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There are some signs to look out for that may signal an LGBTQ+ youth is suffering from depression, including:

• Sadness or easily tearful

• Sleep disturbances

• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities

• Difficulty functioning in everyday activities

• Anger, irritability, or feelings of emptiness

• Anxiety, agitation, and restlessness

• Feeling worthless, hopeless, and helpless

• Low energy/motivation

• Trouble thinking, concentrating, or making decisions

• Thoughts of not wanting to be alive.

Finding a Support System

It is important that members of the LGBTQ+ community seeking mental health help have available resources and providers with knowledge of the adversities and insecurities these individuals may face. There are psychiatric clinicians who specialize in the unique needs of the LGBTQ+ population with targeted group programs to help with those challenges while reducing stigma and without fear of discrimination. Other situ-

ational factors such as residency in a state with more LGBTQ-affirming environments can lead to LGBTQ+ youth being less likely to have attempted suicide. Most LGBTQ+ individuals are incredibly resilient. With the help of supportive families, communities, and peers, they will thrive in the face of adversity. One study even found that LGBTQ+ individuals used mental health services at a rate of 2.5 times higher than their heterosexual counterparts.

Treatment Options

One compassionate place for such exceptional mental health services and care is Butler Hospital, which has achieved LGBTQ Blue Cross Blue Shield Safe Zone Designations. This highlights the hard work of Butler Hospital’s employees who have created and sustained a welcoming and positive environment for LGBTQ+ patients.

Treatment can come in many forms. It may include taking antidepressants or other psychiatric medications. Various forms of psychotherapy are also available, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)?

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has become a nondrug, non-invasive treatment option for treating depressive symptoms. Shortly after the FDA approval of TMS in 2008, the Butler TMS Clinic opened, and it has continued to help a growing number of patients for more than a decade. TMS is available to people with moderate to severe cases of depression when standard interventions have not resulted in remission. TMS can be a very important treatment alternative for individuals in the LGBTQ+ community suffering from depression.

Butler Hospital is open to helping all individuals who struggle with depression. Those at the Butler Hospital TMS clinic are big advocates for the LGBTQ+ community and through this article, they would like to express their support and resources to all who may need it this Pride Month, and always.

For more information about the TMS Clinic at Butler Hospital, please visit https://www.butler.org/services/ outpatient/transcranial-magneticstimulation.

Aaron Beaudoin & Megan Cirino Engaged

The parents of Aaron Beaudoin of Coventry RI are proud to announce the engagement of Aaron Beaudoin and Megan Cirino. Wishing them the very best and all the happiness as they plan their lives together as Mr. and Mrs. Beaudoin. We are welcoming with open hearts and arms the extension of our family and the up-and-coming Megan Beaudoin. The wedding will be early 2025.

Sincerely, Al and Karen Beaudoin

By Travis Landry

Remembering Rocky Point Amusement Park

Any native Rhode Islander (of a certain age) remembers Rocky Point Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. Although it closed the year I was born, my parents used to talk about the amusement park by the water where they went on dates and spent summers hanging out with friends. This is not a story unique to me, either. For over 100 years, generations of Rhode Islanders made memories along the shores of Rocky Point, and for that, it remains a most sacred and revered memory in the 401.

While the most recent memories of Rocky Point consist of amusement rides, concession stands, and yes, the famous Shore Dinner Hall, the park was much more than that over the course of its lifetime. In its heyday, it hosted

litical campaign stops. The appearance of the park had also changed many times since its creation by Captain William Winslow in 1847, as time and time again the property was ravaged by storms, most famously the Hurricane of ’38. After surviving wartime several times, the great depression, repeated storms, and various management issues, Rhode Island sadly lost Rocky Point to bankruptcy in the 1990’s. When bits and pieces of the Amusement Park went up for auction on a dreary spring day, it was devastating. While I am obviously an auction enthusiast, I can imagine it was heart wrenching for locals to see such nostalgic symbols of their childhoods sold off to the highest bidder. If you’ve read my articles before, you know I understand how personal (and therefore valuable) mementos of our childhoods can be to collectors. Whatever held value was bought, and before the bulldozers and wrecking balls came for the rest, many Rhode Islanders braved the fences and overgrowth to snatch a piece of that tangible history for themselves - no judgement here, folks!

Because of this, we occasionally see these Rocky Point keepsakes come up for auction, even almost 30 years after the park closed for good. If you loved Rocky Point, we have two items saved from the wreckers coming up for auction this June you might be interested in. Who remembers peevishly standing in front of the height sign, nervous about being banished to kiddie land rides for the day? Or how about Rocky the Lobster welcoming you to the dinner hall? They may not be much, but they are a small part of all that’s left of a Rhode Island icon.

Auctioneer & Specialist Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers Cranston, RI

baseball games, Olympic tryouts, concerts, and even po-

ment you need.

go ahead and enjoy your well-earned rewards.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve come through a difficult period of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects.

OUR LADY OF CZENSTOCHOWA POLISH FESTIVAL

Our Lady of Czenstochowa will host their Polish Festival on Friday & Saturday, June 16 & 17 from 5-9PM on the school grounds at 222 MacArthur Boulevard, Coventry. Join them for Polish/American food, games, raffles, Cow Chip Bingo and much more. FROZEN Golombki & Pierogi also available for sale. Free parking and free admission. Call 821-7991 or visit olcsvp.org for more information.

SWEATIN’ TO THE MUSIC EXERCISE CLASS AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering free exercise classes on Tuesdays at 3PM & Thursdays at 10AM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up required. Call 828-3750 for more information.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

Coventry Public Library offers Summer Reading Programs for children (ages 3-entering Grade 5), teens (entering Grades 6-12), and adults! Registration begins June 19. For more information or to register, call the library at 822-9100.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The often skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you’re proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The often skeptical Aries might find that an answer to a question is hard to believe. But check it out before you chuck it out. You might well be surprised at what you could learn.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then go ahead and enjoy your well-earned rewards.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your resolute determination to stick by a position might make some people uncomfortable. But if you’re proved right (as I expect you to be), a lot of changes will tilt in your favor.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You might feel conflicted between what you want to do and what you should do. Best advice: Honor your obligations first. Then

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encourage-

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) That financial matter still needs to be sorted out before you can consider any major monetary moves. Pressures ease midweek, with news about a potential career change.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Forget about who’s to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you’ll never be able to cross.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you put off will soon be back on your schedule.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) You’ve come through a difficult period of helping others deal with their problems. Now you can concentrate on putting your energy to work on your own projects.

the gregarious Goat seek the company of just a few friends. But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A mood change could make the gregarious Goat seek the company of just a few friends. But you charge back into the crowd for weekend fun and games.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A workplace problem threatens to derail your well-planned project. But your quick mind should lead you to a solution and get you back on track without too much delay.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger’s point of view.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You can avoid being swamped by all those tasks dangling from your line this week by tackling them one-byone, according to priority. The weekend brings good news.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Forget about who’s to blame and, instead, make the first move toward patching up a misunderstanding before it creates a rift that you’ll never be able to cross.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A decision you made in good faith could come under fire. Best advice: Open your mind to other possibilities by listening to your challenger’s point of view.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a fine business sense and a love of the arts. You enjoy living life to its fullest.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) An opportunity opens up but could quickly close down if you allow pessimism to override enthusiasm. A trusted friend can offer the encouragement you need.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good news for the travel-loving Sagittarian who enjoys galloping off to new places: That trip you put off will soon be back on your schedule.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A mood change could make

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You can avoid being swamped by all those tasks dangling from your line this week by tackling them one-byone, according to priority. The weekend brings good news.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a fine business sense and a love of the arts. You enjoy living life to its fullest.

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY NEEDS PANTRY

The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick has a free Community Needs Pantry set up near the front entrance. Please take what you need! If you would like to donate, leave what you can (non-perishables only please). The Pantry is in need of milk (all kinds), cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter & toilet paper. For more information, call 828-3750.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

In need of medical equipment? The following locations are good resources: Robert J. Allen Masonic Medical Equipment Distribution Center, 116 Long Street in Warwick (across from St. Rose & Clement Church). Open Fridays from 9AM12PM, pre-owned equipment - loaned at no cost. 451-0184. Ocean State Center for Independent Living, 1944 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. In need of wheelchairs, grab bars, walkers, transport chairs, toilets, wheelchair ramp, etc.? Call 738-1013, Ext. 13 or visit www.oscil.org Coventry-West Greenwich Lions, 821-7219 or 392-3063.