Have trouble paying your heating bill? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income eligible families pay their heating bills. The HEAP is a Primary Grant that is sent directly to your utility company or fuel provider, and it will be credited on your bill. You don’t need to have an unpaid bill, you can either rent or own your home, and must meet current gross income guidelines. Please call 732-4660, Ext. 175 for more information.
AARP CHAPTER 2210
FOLIAGE IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS TOUR
AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a Foliage in the White Mountains Tour on October 3. You will enjoy lunch at the White Mountain Hotel, have time to browse the village of North Conway, then continue along the Kancamagus Highway through the White Mountains. Bus pickup from the Exit 19 Park & Ride on Hopkins Hill Road at 7AM, return time is approximately 7:30PM. Cost is $129/person. For more information call Maureen at 828-5188 or Anne at 263-4274.
PASSPORT
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY
The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is accepting Passport Applications (DS-11 Forms only) on behalf of the US Dept. of State. Please contact Information Services at 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl. org to schedule an appointment or for more information. For even more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov
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SATURDAY GRAB & GO WEEKLY MEALS
Are you or is someone you know an elder in Coventry or West Warwick? St. Vincent de Paul Society is offering a warm meal from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a delivery or pick up of a warm meal, please call 828-3090 before 3PM on Wednesdays. If picking up your meal, please go to the OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between 11AM-12PM on Saturday.
ONGOING FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT VETERANS
The High 5 Pantry at Flat River Tavern, 2260 Flat River Road in Coventry will have an ongoing Food Drive to benefit local Veterans. Please drop off your non-perishable donations anytime during their normal business hours. Call 407-2121 with any questions.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST WARWICK
HEAVENLY HEART FOOD PANTRY
First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, has their Heavenly Heart Food Pantry open to all from 11AM-2PM on the 1st Saturday of every month.
COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER
WEDNESDAY BINGO
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be 18 years or older to play.
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(Never known to fail). O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the sea, help me and show me here in, you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times.) Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful Thanks.
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BINGO AT KNOTTY OAK VILLAGE
Knotty Oak Village Community Hall Bingo is back!! Bingo to be held at 14 Manchester Circle, Coventry on Saturdays at 4PM - doors open at 3PM. Snacks & beverages will be available for purchase.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry will host a Grief Support Group on Tuesdays from 1-3PM. Please call 822-9175 to add your name.
RIVERPOINT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE
Martha & Mary’s Shop at Riverpoint Congregational Church, 75 Providence Street, West Warwick, will hold a Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 7 & 21 & Wednesday, September 11 & 25 from 9AM-12PM. Children’s clothing $.25/piece, adult clothing $.50/piece. Donations greatly appreciated. No furniture, computers, printers or TV’s please. Call 826-3150 for information.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD
The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry is looking for individuals interested in becoming Tour Guides for the season. The Homestead, also known as “Spell Hall”, was built by Nathanael Greene in 1770 and has been authentically restored as a Museum dedicated to his memory. Tour Guides will learn about Gen. Greene, his family, and life in the 18th Century. Experience is not necessary. All information will be provided and scheduling is flexible. For more information, please email nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com. Visit us at nathanaelgreenehomestead.org
PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Paine House needs your help. Volunteers needed to preserve local history. Looking for folks interested in research, computers, photography, gardening & yard work, fund raising, etc. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 for more information.
CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WANTED
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking Cribbage Players for Thursdays at 1PM. If you want to learn, there is someone who can teach you on Fridays at 1PM. Call 822-9175 for more information.
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Did you know you can borrow passes to local museums from the Coventry Public Library? Our museum passes can be picked up from the library at 1672 Flat River Road, and allow free or discounted entrance to museums such as the Nathaniel Greene Homestead, the Paine House Museum, Mystic Seaport Museum, Plimoth Patuxet Museums, and more! Stop by, see our website, or give us a call at 822-6200 for more information. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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VOLUNTEERS OF KENT COUNTY
Learn to speak, read & write English. Enroll in Literacy Volunteers of Kent County’s free learning program. In just a few hours per week, you can improve your English skills in speaking, reading and writing. You will be paired with a Tutor who will instruct you, one-on-one according to your individual needs. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience and all information exchanged remains confidential. Please call 8229103 or email lvkc@coventrylibrary.org for more information.
SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM
The Senior Companion Program trains volunteers to serve isolated older adults in their own homes, Adult Day Centers & other community sites. Senior Companions are matched with a resident in need of socialization and companionship and will serve for 4 hours, 1 day/week at no cost to the participant. For more information, call Lynn at 822-9125. LITERACY
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Mowing: Starting my own business. Very reasonable. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Free estimates. Please call 585-8128.
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COVENTRY HIGH SCHOOL 90th Year AllClass Reunion: November 30, 2024 at Quidnessett CC from 6-10PM. Tickets at www.oakeralumni.org
WOOD ESTATES, 36 Magnolia Lane, Coventry: Multi Family! Saturday, September 7, 7 AM–1 PM. Something for everyone!
THE PAWTUXET VALLEY PRESERVATION & HISTORICAL SOCIETY Yard Sale! September 14 from 8AM-2PM at the former Crompton Library, 1679 Main Street, West Warwick. Rain/Shine. Donations accepted, visit our Facebook page. For more information, 821-1078 or 523-5351.
• On Sept. 16, 1951, 19 people enjoying an air show in Colorado were tragically killed when a monoplane performing stunt maneuvers crashed into the crowd at a Colorado air show. The pilot was performing a snap roll when a wing caught on the ground and propelled the craft into spectators.
• On Sept. 16, 1951, 19 people enjoying an air show in Colorado were tragically killed when a monoplane performing stunt maneuvers crashed into the crowd at a Colorado air show. The pilot was performing a snap roll when a wing caught on the ground and propelled the craft into spectators.
• On Sept. 17, 2006, an E. coli outbreak, blamed on spinach, occurred in the United States. The vegetable was recalled from stores and three deaths were attributed to the outbreak.
• On Sept. 18, 1973, future president Jimmy Carter filed a report with the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, claiming he had seen a UFO several years previously in Leary, Georgia, which he described as a silent ball of light that changed size, brightness and color over a period of 10-12 minutes.
• On Sept. 18, 1973, future president Jimmy Carter filed a report with the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena, claiming he had seen a UFO several years previously in Leary, Georgia, which he described as a silent ball of light that changed size, brightness and color over a period of 10-12 minutes.
• On Sept. 19, 1995, The New York Times and The Washington Post published the Unabomber’s 35,000-word manifesto, as in June he had said he would kill again if they did not do so by a specific deadline. The FBI hoped the publication might help reveal his identity.
• On Sept. 20, 1881, following the assassination of James Garfield, Vice President Chester Arthur was inaugurated on Sept. 20, 1881, becoming the third person to serve as president in that year. Interestingly, Garfield’s assassin wrote to Arthur from jail, taking credit for his promotion into the White House.
• On Sept. 20, 1881, following the assassination of James Garfield, Vice President Chester Arthur was inaugurated on Sept. 20, 1881, becoming the third person to serve as president in that year. Interestingly, Garfield’s assassin wrote to Arthur from jail, taking credit for his promotion into the White House.
• On Sept. 21, 1955, eight women launched America’s first lesbianrights group, the Daughters of Bilitis, initially as a social alternative to the frequently raided bar scene. The group eventually grew into a national advocacy organization.
• On Sept. 19, 1995, The New York Times and The Washington Post published the Unabomber’s 35,000word manifesto, as in June he had said he would kill again if they did not do so by a specific deadline. The FBI hoped the publication might help reveal his identity.
• On Sept. 21, 1955, eight women launched America’s first lesbianrights group, the Daughters of Bilitis, initially as a social alternative to the frequently raided bar scene. The group eventually grew into a national advocacy organization.
• On Sept. 22, 1828, Shaka, founder of the Zulu Kingdom of southern Africa, was murdered by his two half-brothers after his mental illness threatened to destroy the Zulu tribe. Although at first a brilliant military organizer, his grief at losing his mother in 1827 led him to enact strange laws, including a prohibition against planting crops and using milk, and to order the execution of all pregnant women and their husbands. The crisis came when he sent his army on an extensive military operation, and upon their returning exhausted, immediately commanded them out again.
The Coventry Cares Community Care Clinic Nurses Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 8:30AM-12:30PM with Nurse Jane or Nurse Carolyn. The Clinic is set up at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry.
MEXICAN TRAIN TILE GAME PLAYERS WANTED
The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking players for their new Mexican Train Tile Game on Mondays from 1-3PM. Come join if you already know how to play, or come learn. Call 822-9175 for more information.
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• To fix a hole in drywall that requires a healthy helping of joint compound, you can cut a piece of screen slightly bigger than the hole and tack it to the inside of the drywall. You also can wad up a piece of aluminum foil and shove it in the hole, pressing it in a bit to create a recess for the compound. The foil will keep the compound at the site of the hole, allowing it to set up instead of fall down.
• To fix a hole in drywall that requires a healthy helping of joint compound, you can cut a piece of screen slightly bigger than the hole and tack it to the inside of the drywall. You also can wad up a piece of aluminum foil and shove it in the hole, pressing it in a bit to create a recess for the compound. The foil will keep the compound at the site of the hole, allowing it to set up instead of fall down.
• “I recently did a little work on my car, and afterward I washed and waxed it. My tools got pretty grimy, so I cleaned them too. Since I had the wax out, I used it on several of them to keep them from rusting in storage.” — via email
• “I recently did a little work on my car, and afterward I washed and waxed it. My tools got pretty grimy, so I cleaned them too. Since I had the wax out, I used it on several of them to keep them from rusting in storage.” -- via email
• Add a softener sheet to your vacuum bag or canister when you change it. While you clean, you will distribute the good smell throughout your home. You also can use a cotton ball scented with your favorite essential oil or even perfume.
LAWNS CUT & TRIMMED: $35 Average. Free estimates. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Weekly/Bi-weekly. Call/ Text Sal at 85S-9028. Leave message.
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• It is possible to save a bit of money on car maintenance if you can’t change your own oil. Learn common add-ons you will be offered at oil and lube places. Air filters are surprisingly easy to replace on your own, and so are windshield wipers. Very often, the staff of autosupply chains will lend you tools or even assist you right in the parking lot.
• If you have trouble threading needles, try spritzing some hairspray on your finger, and twist the end of the thread. It will keep the fibers together and stiffen it enough to be easily threaded.
• It is possible to save a bit of money on car maintenance if you can’t change your own oil. Learn common add-ons you will be offered at oil and lube places. Air filters are surprisingly easy to replace on your own, and so are windshield wipers. Very often, the staff of auto-supply chains will lend you tools or even assist you right in the parking lot.
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long their renovation projects may last, courtesy of Renofi, a company that provides a lending platform leveraged by credit unions nationwide to offer loans to consumers.
different professionals. That is why homeowners can expect three to 10 weeks for a bathroom, depending on the scope of the project.
Homeowners often find it beneficial to hire professional contractors when they have work to be done around the house to ensure the job gets done to code and to their satisfaction. Timelines for home remodeling projects vary depending on a number of variables, including the size of a crew as well as the scope of the project.
Once a project commences, the timeline can feel endless. The following are estimates of timelines for top remodeling projects to give homeowners an idea of how
• Kitchen: There are a lot of moving parts to a kitchen renovation, involving the services of electricians, plumbers, structural experts, and even interior design professionals. Not to mention the needs of craftspeople who can make custom cabinetry and countertops. Kitchen remodels can take anywhere from six to 12 weeks.
• Bathroom : The process of a bathroom renovation typically involves demolishing the old bathroom, removing old fixtures and starting from the ground up. As with a kitchen remodel, bathroom jobs require the services of
• Finishing a basement: Finishing a basement can add valuable living space to a home. Establishing a home theater space or man cave may require installing framing, insulation, utilities, drywall, flooring, and any additional needs if the finished basement will have a bathroom or necessitate additional plumbing. A finished basement project can last one to two months. But the good news is that typically the rest of the house is livable while the work is being done, so residents will not be disrupted.
• Whole home remodel: Hogan Design & Construction says that a whole house remodeling project can take anywhere from 16 weeks to 24 weeks. More involved projects can take longer.
Remodeling a home often involves a considerable investment of time and money. Knowing how long a homeowner will be inconvenienced by the work can help the household plan accordingly.
criminals to gain access. That can be enough to discourage criminals and also provide extra time for homeowners and neighbors to see and report suspicious individuals lurking around homes.
• Periodically assess existing security devices. Locks, security cameras and additional devices are effective deterrents, but only if they’re working properly. It’s easy to overlook security devices, but routine inspections can ensure they continue to serve as a security blanket between residents and criminals.
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make it harder for passersby to see into a home from a nearby street or sidewalk. However, such features also can provide hiding space for criminals looking to gain access to a property. Routinely trim trees and shrubs near doors and windows so they are not inadvertently providing cover for criminals.
Property crimes are perhaps more common than people may realize.
Data from the Council on Criminal Justice indicates residential burglaries declined by 26 percent in 2023 compared to 2019. However, the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicates there were nearly seven million property-related crimes committed in 2019, which means there were still more than five million such crimes committed in 2023.
Homeowners recognize the importance of protecting themselves, their loved ones and their valuables. Locking doors at night is one measure of protection anyone can employ, but there’s a host of additional steps individuals can take to make their homes less vulnerable to criminals.
• Embrace some simple solutions. The Insurance Information Institute recommends utilizing simple security devices such as padlocks, door and window locks, grates, bars, and bolts. These devices may not prevent burglars from entering a home, but they can increase the amount of time it takes
• Install a burglar alarm. Burglar alarms can be effective deterrents and even help homeowners save money on their insurance policies. The Electronic Security Association estimates that home alarm systems can save homeowners as much as 20 percent on their insurance policies. Such savings can offset the cost to purchase and install burglar alarms. Homeowners who doubt the efficacy of burglar alarms as a crime deterrent should know that a study from researchers at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte examining the habits of burglars found that 60 percent decided against burglarizing properties they learned had burglar alarms.
• Trim privacy trees and shrubs around the perimeter of your home. Privacy trees and shrubs can
• Light up the outside. Exterior lighting is wildly popular among homeowners for its aesthetic appeal. But lights around walkways and throughout a landscape also illuminate the exterior of a home, making it harder for criminals to get around without being seen. Spotlights and motion-detection lights can alert homeowners if someone is outside, and such lighting also can make it easier to spot criminals on exterior cameras, which can deter burglars.
There’s no shortage of ways for homeowners to make their properties less vulnerable to criminals.
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Senior-Friendly Interior Renovations
Home is where the heart is. That sentiment may be especially true for seniors who have spent
A lifetime of experiences in a home can make it hard to leave, but many seniors experience diminished mobility as they age. Mobility issues can make it hard for seniors to traverse their homes, but aging homeowners can make various renovations to make a home more accessible.
Revamp entryways and staircases. A 2020 study of 1,000 adults in the United Kingdom found that 28 percent of individuals age 65 and older who don’t exercise regularly struggle with activities like walking up stairs. The study, commissioned by Total Fitness, also found that 14 percent of men and women over 65 who regularly engage in moderate exercise still find it challenging to climb up and down a flight of stairs. Seniors facing similar challenges can install a ramp at their home’s entryway so they can comfortably go in and out. Inside, a chair lift can ensure seniors are not struggling to move from one floor to another.
Raise the outlets throughout the home. They’re easily overlooked, but outlets, particularly those outside the kitchen, tend to be close to the floor. AARP notes that’s no accident, as outlets are generally placed at a height equal to the length of a hammer to save time with measuring when buildings are being constructed. Outlets close to the floor can be difficult for seniors with mobility issues to reach. Relocating the outlets a little higher off the floor is not an expensive renovation, but it can make a home more accessible for seniors who have difficulty bending down or getting down on one knee.
Install door knob extensions. Verywell Health notes that nearly half of all people age 65 and older have arthritis or another rheumatic condition. Arthritis can make it difficult for seniors to grip and turn door knobs. Door knob extensions can make it easier for seniors with arthritis to open the doors in their homes. Such extensions are roughly five-inch levers that can be installed over an existing door knob, making it easier to grab and pull down. Extensions save seniors the hassle of turning the knob, which some may find painful and almost impossible.
Renovate the bathroom. Bathroom renovation projects can be costly, but seniors with mobility issues should know that bathrooms can pose a particularly dangerous threat. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that roughly three million older adults are treated for fall injuries in emergency departments each year. A 2019 analysis published in The Journals of Gerontology noted that 22 percent of in-home falls resulted in a change in the person’s walking ability. Replacing a step-over shower with a zero-step alternative can make it easier for seniors with mobility issues to get in and out of the shower, thus reducing their risk for falls. Grab bars along shower walls and a chair inside the shower can make it easier to bathe and towel off safely.
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Attorney Geralyn Cook has been practicing law in Rhode Island for over thirty years as a partner in the law firm Roy & Cook, Attorneys-at-Law. As an experienced attorney, Attorney Cook has been a firsthand witness to legal battles of every kind. She has stood by her clients through hardship, disappointment, struggle, and that feeling of helplessness that comes from feeling alone and overwhelmed.
Attorney Cook is a seasoned professional whose longevity can be attributed to years of fighting hard for her clients and advocating for them as they navigate the legal system.
Conversely, she has also been instrumental in changing people’s lives, granting them security, answers, resolution, and guidance in troubled times—and in preparing them for the inevitabilities of life. Attorney Cook has gained a reputation of compassion, diligence, dependability, and accessibility.
Roy & Cook is a general practice law firm that has been representing clients from every walk of life since it first opened its doors in 1991. Attorney Cook is a seasoned professional whose longevity can be attributed to years of fighting hard for her clients and advocating for them as they navigate the legal system.
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Ms. Cook specializes in a comprehensive and inclusive list of services, ranging from Family and Divorce law to Mediation, Probate, Estates, Wills, Trusts and Guardianships. Her expertise and legal work also include Personal Injury, criminal matters, landlordtenant matters and evictions. Even in unsettling times, legal issues persist and, in many cases, become more problematic and disruptive.
If you find yourself in need of legal representation, you need a trusted and knowledgeable team behind you. If you are new parents, it is never too early to arrange for a will and establish guardianship to plan for an uncertain future—Attorney Cook can help. If you have lost a loved one and need a Will probated, Attorney Cook can help. If you are going through a divorce, being evicted, facing bankruptcy, caught in a custody battle, fighting a DWI, other traffic infraction or criminal case, struggling with DCYF, needing a restraining order, or seeking support in a personal injury case—Attorney Cook is ready to take your call.
Attorney Cook explains that she is still available via phone call or in person or Zoom meetings may be set up to consult virtually. As your life goes on, she will be here for you, reliably and steadfastly.
Roy & Cook, Attorneys-at-Law, can be reached at 401-823-0488. Attorney Cook can be reached at her personal email, Geri_Cook@hotmail.com. Her office is located at 577 Tiogue Avenue in Coventry.
Attorney Geralyn Cook of the firm Roy & Cook has been practicing law in Rhode Island for over three decades. She is a reliable and trustworthy advocate and legal representative. Based in Coventry, she stands ready to take your call.
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5 Renovations That Provide a Strong Return on Investment
Renovations that make homeowners and residents of a home happy are always worth the investment. Though it’s certainly true that projects that create more functional, usable space and add comfort and convenience are worth the price, such renovations are even
more beneficial if they provide a good return on homeowners’ financial investment. Returns are often cashed in when homeowners put their homes up for sale, and each year Remodeling magazine releases its “Cost vs. Value Report,” which considers a wealth of data across the United States to determine which renovations return the highest percentage of homeowners’ financial investment. According to the “2024 Cost vs. Value Report,” the following are five projects that provide a strong return on investment (ROI).
1. Garage door replacement: The average job cost for this project is slightly more than $4,500 but the project is valued at $8,751, providing an especially high 194 percent ROI.
2. Steel door replacement: Remodeling magazine notes that a steel entry door replacement is worth double what it was worth in 2023. This project offers a 188 percent ROI on an average investment of $2,355.
3. Manufactured stone veneer: A manufactured stone veneer is a man-made product that appears as if it’s natural stone. Many
homeowners prefer manufactured stone veneer to natural stone because of the price, as the former is less expensive and easier to install, which means lower labor costs as well. The comparatively low cost of manufactured stone veneer is perhaps one reason why it averages a roughly 153 percent ROI on an average cost of just more than $11,000.
4. Grand entrance upscale (fiberglass): Few things are as awe-inspiring as an impressive entryway, and upgrading to a grand fiberglass entrance door provides a 97 percent ROI. Components of these
Real Estate Transactions
Coventry
125 Princeton Ave Scheer, Mitchell Kalunian, Edward R and Kalunian, Maggie D 8/14
14 Kelly Ln Jacques Midred M Est and Ricci, Jacqueline M Warthman, Susan A and Harrison, Stephen P 8/16
178 Acres Of Pine Rd French, Alea C Gore, Gerald 8/16
27 Torch Ln Howard, Robert Regnaire, Christine 8/14
3 Pine Ln Blais, Denis Melinden, Andrew T 8/14
4 Airport Rd Palla, John F Deconti, Kimberly 8/15 $160,500
5 Tulip Rd Barnhart, Kevin and Barnhart, Paula M Glaviano, Kristin and Glaviano, Vincent 8/15
509 Washington St Elmwood Realty LLC Fernandes, Jayla 8/16
6 Sherwood Valley Ln Pacheco, Marsha A Lombardi, Santo 8/13
65 Hazard St Siembab, Raymond J and Siembab, Marie L Phaneuf, Devin J and Henry, Sarah E 8/16 $360,000
70 Hill Farm Camp Rd Lot 70 Archetto, Robert A and Archetto, Linda A Farrell, Paul E and Farrell, Manuela M 8/15 $390,000
71 Columbia Ave Smiley, Harrison and Smiley, Carolyn Almodovar, Carl and Almodovar, Christine B 8/14 $450,000
8 David Dr Conrad, Francis Corsi, Julia R and Smith, Eric J 8/16
9 Maude Ave Romeiro, Jose N Russell, Chelsea 8/13 $375,000
Cranston
11 Amanda Ct Silva, Alfredo R and Silva, Maria Desimone, Edward R and Gecawich, Kathleen 8/15
11 W Blue Ridge Rd Klein, Sherri F and Klein, Gary J Lenz, Matthew D and Lenz, Maria R 8/15 $710,000
12 Hazel Bush Dr Lot 12 Kopsick, Ian P and Kopsick, Sheila A Pilato, Alessandro and Pilato, Margaret M 8/16 $540,000
127 Legion Way Jones, Jessey James, Rehema and Litchmore, Shane 8/15
160 Sinclair Ave Perez Jr, Juan and Perez, Susan L Dyson Ft and Dyson, Joanna J 8/13 $415,000
17 Flynn Ave Varone, Ryan E and Menna, Kristen M Rosenfeld, Jillian A 8/15 $410,000
20 Scaralia Rd Mclaughlin Jr, Charles H and Mclaughlin, Belinda A Laquale, Anthony J and Laquale, Kristin L 8/16
210 Macklin St Rhode Island Hsng & Mtg F La Familia Const Inc 8/15 $305,000
28 Ashley St Quantum Bldrs & Dev LLC Valdez, Jonathan 6/21
305 Scituate Ave Lot F Renee Rlty LLC Sherman 4th, Earl E 8/16 $325,000
39 Highland St Masse, Steven and Masse, Maria Mcdonough, Brian P 8/16
4 Ashton Ct Hope Rd Land Invest LLC Giannini, Gianna and Hosey, Alexander 7/19 $877,717
40 Bakewell Ct Baghsarian, Gomidas and Baghsarian, Joanna Varone, Ryan E and Varone, Kristen M 8/15
49 Berwick Ln Hackett Frazier RET and Hackett, Robert A Swanson, Caitlin and Swanson, Michael B 8/16
50 Zenith Dr Kaimanes Hm Improve LLC Eredia, Omodo L and Pena, Cheila
entryways can vary, but Remodeling magazine notes the project may entail removing an existing entry door and cutting and reframing the opening for a larger with dual sidelights.
5. Minor kitchen remodel: According to the “2024 U.S. Houzz & Home Study” from Houzz Research, kitchens were the most popular rooms to renovate in 2023. There’s no denying the appeal of a newly renovated kitchen, and homeowners considering such a project may be happy to learn that a minor kitchen remodel that costs an average of around
$27,000 provides a 96 percent ROI. Bankrate.com notes that minor kitchen remodels typically keep the current kitchen design, size and layout intact, but these projects may involve painting walls, refreshing backsplash, replacing lighting and plumbing fixtures, and changing cabinet hardware and facades.
Home renovations that provide a significant ROI can make homeowners happy once a project is completed and even happier when the day comes to put a home up for sale.
Rewriting the Rules of Retirement
CPL. HOLLY CHARETTE
MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE RUN
The Cpl. Holly Charette Memorial Motorcycle Run will be held on September 29. Registration begins at 8AM at the Rolfe Square Post Office in Cranston, Kick Stands up at 10AM. Steak Fry follows at 2PM at 22 Whipple Drive in Charlestown. Tickets are $25 per person and include Dinner. All pre-registered riders (by September 15 - No ticket sales after September 22) are automatically guaranteed a t-shirt. Scholarship recipients to be awarded at the Dinner. Holly was a sweet, kind and spirited soul. She joined the Marines after September 11 because she wanted to do something for her country. Holly was just 21 years old when her convoy was struck by a suicide bomber on June 23, 2005. Holly was the first female Marine to lose her life during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Proceeds benefit the Holly Charette Scholarship Fund. Please contact 227-5140 or email runforholly@gmail.com for tickets or more information. Visit cplhollycharettescholarship.com for additional information on becoming a sponsor or to make a donation. The Run is limited to 200 tickets.
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Make Ants on a Log
Fall means packing lunches, fixing snacks after school, and preparing treats for outdoor weekend adventures. Enjoy this whimsical, tasty, and “good for you” traditional treat whenever and wherever you and your kids have a snack attack. In fact, your school-aged kids will enjoy preparing it themselves for the entire family. Be assured, you won’t have to fight the vegetable wars on this one. Using fresh, crisp celery, it’s a winner all the way around. Plus, the basic recipe and all the variations taste so good that you’ll enjoy inviting these “ants” to the table!
Here’s the stuff you’ll need for 6 snacks: — 2 stalks of long, crisp celery with ends trimmed — 6 tablespoons of creamy or chunky peanut butter — 30-35 raisins
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All meals include milk, coffee or tea, bread/margarine
Tues. 9/10: Minestrone soup, chicken pot pie (no crust), mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, biscuit, dessert. OPTION: Spinach salad with chicken.
Here’s the fun: Wash the celery well and let it dry. Use a table knife to fill the hollow side of each celery stalk with peanut butter. Arrange raisins on top of the peanut butter to resemble ants scampering about on a log. An adult should cut each log into 3 pieces with a sharp knife.
Extra Ideas: — Invite other critters to the log by using dried cranberries; chopped, dried apricots; or sunflower seeds, in addition to or instead of the raisins.
— If you are allergic to peanuts, you can still enjoy this snack by substituting the peanut butter with hummus or cream cheese in a variety of flavors.
— It’s fun to stretch your imagination. When I used small-curd cottage cheese instead of peanut butter, the “ants” looked like they were crawling on a snow-covered log!
Extra “Kitchen Talk” Tips: While you and your kids prepare this healthy treat, tell your kids what your favorite snack was when you were their age. Did you make Ants on a Log, too? Talk about the activities you did after school and what your favorite subjects were.
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RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
FACSIMILE SERVICE
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FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR
VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.
K.C. FENCE CO.: There’s no job too big or too small... We do them all! Specializing in all types of fencing. In business for over 40 years. RI Reg. #15748. Insured. 397-5076.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates. com1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION
ALL SEASONS LAWNCARE, INC.: Full Service Landscape Maintenance and Construction Company. Now doing walkways, patios & firepits. 732-7993. RI Reg. #43492. 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.
1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry. 828-2155.www.victormoffittandco.com
ROCKWELL AMUSEMENTS
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Impatience with those who don’t keep up with you can cause resistance, which, in turn, can lead to more delays. It’s best to be helpful and supportive if you want good results.
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This might surprise you, but you’re not always right about everything. A troubled loved one needs you to be less demanding and more understanding. Kindness encourages openness.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surprise announcement from a colleague could put you on the defense. Gather your facts and respond. You’ll soon find the situation shifting in your favor.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) The time spent away from a project pays off with a new awareness of options that you hadn’t considered before. Weigh them carefully before deciding which to choose.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your Bovine instinct guides you well this week. A change of heart might be the wisest course to take. A trusted friend offers good advice, so listen closely.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Consider confronting a personal conflict while there’s still time to work things out. A delay can cause more problems. A longtime colleague might offer to mediate.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Be more sensible where money is concerned. An urge to splurge needs to be put aside for now. Later, you’ll be able to indulge yourself with the things you want.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some emerging matters could impede the Lion’s progress in completing an important project. Best advice: Deal with them now before they can create costly delays.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your aspect continues to favor an expanding vista. This could be a good time to make a career move, and taking an out-of-town job could be a good way to do it.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A past health problem recurs and needs attention. It might not be serious, but your family and friends deserve reassurance. Meanwhile, you get news about a job opening.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
LEO (July 23 to August 22) A romantic encounter with a loving Libra could make the Lion a happily purring Feline this week. Be open to Cupid’s encouraging signals. In addition, a workplace change is coming.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22)
This is a good week for mending fences with family and friends. Put those minor irritations behind you and rebuild those once-precious relationships.
22) Disruptive family disputes need to be settled so that everyone can move on. Avoid assuming this burden alone, though. Ask — no, demand help with this problem.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22)
An investment opportunity needs closer scrutiny. You’re not getting all the information you need. On another note, a personal relationship bodes far more positive potential.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21)
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Patience is called for as you await word on an important workplace situation. A personal circumstance, however, could benefit by your taking immediate action.
Someone might try to get you to reveal a secret that you vowed to keep sacred. Stick with your commitment to your promise and reject all attempts to get you to give it up.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Don’t lose confidence in yourself. Those doubters are likely to back off if you demand that they show solid proof as to why they think your ideas won’t work.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A temporary setback might cause some unsettling moments for the usually sure-footed Goat. But keep going! The path ahead gets easier as you move forward.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) This is a good time to change some longstanding routines. Let yourself be more flexible in adapting to new situations. You’ll appreciate what happens next.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There’s welcome news from the workplace. There could also be good news involving a relationship that has long held a special meaning for you.
RI DAHLIA SOCIETY’S 58TH ANNUAL
DAHLIA & PHOTO SHOW
The RI Dahlia Society will hold their 58th Annual Dahlia & Photo Show on September 7 from 4-7PM & September 8 from 10AM-4PM at the Cold Spring Community Center, 30 Beach Street, North Kingstown. A wide array of beautiful & awardwinning Dahlias will be on display. Admission is free and open to the public.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A chance to travel opens up. Consider asking someone who has recently become very special in your life to go with you. Good things are always better when shared.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You still might need to cut some lingering ties to a situation that no longer has the appeal it once held. In the meantime, you can start to explore other opportunities.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of what’s right can inspire others if you remember not to push too hard to make your case. Moderation works best for you.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18)
A neighbor is revealed as the source of some upsetting events, but you need to be wary of a confrontation until you have absolute proof. Other neighbors can help.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A business decision needs to be made. Be aware that what you decide will affect a close associate. Talk it over with them before making your move.
BORN THIS WEEK: Money is strong in your aspect. You not only know how to make it, you also know how to enjoy it.
9/21: St. Mary’s Feast Society Hall-Cranston Dinner 7pm. Show follows. $50pp Dinner & Show! Special guest, as seen on The Sopranos, top Boston headliner Frank Santorelli! Plus much more!
10/24: Lemongrass-Warwick $45pp Buffet & Show Check our
The Hope Historical Society invites the community to our 16th Annual Meeting and the 2024 Archives Presentation. The election of Hope Historical Society officers and other Society business will take place during the Annual Meeting with the Archives Presentation to follow. The meeting and presentation will be held in the Howland Barn on 35 Ryefield Road in Hope on Saturday, September 14 at 2PM. Refreshments will follow the Archives Presentation.
