Proud To Be - 2011

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An insider’s look at some of our local businessesA SUPPLEMENT TO EAST BAY NEWSPAPERS

PROUD TO BEPART OF OUR

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Proud To Be October 26-28, 2011

While the shop may havebeen around for manyyears and is now run by

a third generation owner, PlanteJewelers is anything but an oldfuddy duddy place. In fact, it bor-ders more on cutting edge, offer-ing the latest jewelry designs toappeal to all ages and also newtechnology that can bring out thecreativity and originality that’sbeen hiding deep inside of you.

The experts at Plante Jewelerspride themselves on their customdesign service, a long tradition atthis very established establish-ment. But Plante takes design to awhole new level by involving cus-tomers in a high tech way ashands-on collaborators. A uniqueinteractive design capabilityenables customers to come inwith even the smallest glimmer ofan idea and design a pendant orring directly on a special comput-er program, with assistance fromthe staff. Got an old engagementring that you inherited or simplydon’t wear anymore for whateverthe reason? Bring it in and turn itinto a pendant for yourself or adaughter. No point in keepingthose loose gemstones or pin inthe bank vault when you can cre-ate an up-to-the-minute ring orpendant with this system and getthe pleasure of wearing it.Designing on the program is anenjoyable, creative experience,

enabling you to quickly make anychanges you want to or start allover again in a different direction.Your own custom design creationcomes together very quickly whenthe jeweler has your computermodel to work from and it can beready to wear in just a couple ofweeks.

Of course, Plante is a full servicejeweler too, offering repairs,appraisals, as well as customdesign. Newly engaged couples,or those just thinking about it, likethe “Diamond Workshop.” It’s arelaxed opportunity for couples tolearn about diamond choices andwhat you should know about dia-monds to make a wise decisionabout this important purchase.There’s no pressure, no obligation,just an educational and fun timelearning all about diamonds.

And when it comes to thenewest jewelry designs from lead-ing makers, Plante is definitelyup-to- the-minute. Two 2011 col-lections have proven to be realattention getters among Plantecustomers. Be sure to check outthe beautiful, contemporary silverpieces by Frederic Duclos and thelatest oxidized silver finishes withenticing colored gemstones byRon Rosen. Two new collectionsfeaturing diamonds, gemstonesand pearls will be introduced laterthis fall.

Nancy Plante points out that

while silver is really hot now, espe-cially with the younger customers,so are all the white metals – plat-inum and white gold included.Plante Jewelers’ extensive inven-tory includes these white metalsin beautiful textures and finishes,all available today. And thoselooking for the fashionably longernecklaces and textured pendants,as well as station necklaces, willfind there are many excellentchoices. Colored gem stones inrings, earrings and pendants arealso in good supply, includingthose popular blue topaz andperidot (the choice for a firstanniversary) gems. It’s a goodthing that Plante makes it easy tolayaway what catches your eye.

Keeping customers happy withexcellent service is one of the rea-sons Plante Jewelers has main-tained such a fine reputation overthe years. “Our staff really doesenjoy helping people choosegifts,” says Nancy, explaining thatmany times they will make littlenotes about the likes and dislikesof customers for and keep a ‘wishlist” of items and categories formany people. “We often sendemail reminders or make tele-phone calls about upcominganniversaries and birthdays andwhen we know of something spe-cial on a wish list we pass theinformation along,” she says.Over the years, the folks at Plante

Jewelers have made a lot of cus-tomers happy with this approach.“We have a lot of fun with the wishlists – we get as excited as the cus-tomers do when we know some-one is going to reeeive a beautifulgift!,” says Nancy. “Customersreally appreciate the extra steps asalesperson takes to keep cus-tomers coming back, time aftertime.,” says Nancy.

Be sure to visit Plante Jewelers’Facebook page to stay on top ofthe latest jewelry fashions and

view a sampling of what’s new inthe store.

Located just a stone’s throwfrom Swansea Mall, Plante Jewel-ers is conveniently open Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday from 10:00a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday from10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Satur-day from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Itis closed on Sunday and Monday.Extended hours begin afterThanksgiving. Most credit cardsare accepted.

Plante Jewelers

A Plante Jewelers customer had a diamond from her traditionalsolitaire ring, and wanted a more dramatic ring. This design wascreated on Plante's in-store computer system.


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Learn about all of these great local businesses eitheronline or on your mobile device any time, anywhere.Flip through our interactive Proud to Be special issuefeaturing information on businesses in your communityand surrounding towns.


When Autumn Glenopened its doors as anassisted living commu-

nity in Dartmouth, Massachusettsin 1997, it established a new stan-dard for gracious living for seniorsseeking an environment wheresupport was available when need-ed with a full slate of amenitiesthat would contribute to a reward-ing and enjoyable lifestyle. Thecountry inn feel and welcomingstaff made it the premiere choicefor many seniors from the areawho sought more than threesquare meals and bingo. AndAutumn Glen more than lived upto their expectations.

When the local assisted livingcompany The Northbridge Com-panies purchased Autumn Glen(at that time it was called Heritageat Dartmouth), it was clear to thenew owners that the logical nextstep was to expand the communi-ty to include the special careneeded for a growing number ofseniors with Alzheimer’s and oth-er memory impairment issues.This June, Autumn Glen officiallyopened a new “Generations Pro-gram” in an attached 18,000square foot addition, designedwith the residents’ safety andquality of life in mind. Its circularstructure, with 25 private andsemi- private apartments in a spa-cious, light and airy building, fea-tures a secure door system andsecurity monitoring, and opens toa large, landscaped interior court-

yard so residents may safely enjoythe outdoors. But the state-of-the-art structure is just a part ofwhat makes this memory carecenter unique in the region.

Residents of the new Genera-tions program enjoy the samedelicious, cooked-from- scratchmeals as the traditional assistedliving residents, served in one oftwo dining rooms, in an invitingfamily-style setting. “It’s definitelynot standard fare,” says SharonRicardi, vice president of opera-tions at Northbridge Companies,and an acknowledged leader inAlzheimer’s care. “Thoughtfulmenus reflect the seasons and arechanged four times a year. Weemphasize local, in season foods,like cranberries and squash fromlocal growers, herbs from AutumnGlens’ own garden to flavor foods,and seafood from local providers.”Several local favorites that peoplereally enjoy in this region, such asthe popular Chicken Chow Meinsandwiches, and almost anythingmade with linguica, as well as Por-tugese Sweet Breads make thetransition from one menu to thenext.

The quality of the social day isalso vital to a resident’s well-being. Activities like failure freecrafts and art programs con-tribute to a full, rewarding day,overseen by a talented profession-al program director, ClaireDesrosiers. Innovative programslike the S.T.A.R. Program (Senior

Therapeutic Activities for Resi-dents) change weekly and keepseniors mentally and physicallyactive. The Brain Gym, which fea-tures a nationally recognizedmemory strengthening program,is offered on specially adaptedtouch-screen computers and fullyengages residents. Activities thatduplicate the experience of livingin one’s own home are alsoemphasized. A favorite is thenewly introduced Memory Mak-ing Baking, a Northbridge exclu-sive, where residents mix, bakeand enjoy a full experience thatinvolves hands on tasting of theingredients as they bake, speciallychosen recipes that evoke aromasthat bring back favorite memo-ries, and a program where sensesare all involved, which helps recallearlier days in the kitchen. “Theresidents love making things theold fashioned way and have a realsense of pride in their work” saysMs. Ricardi. “Few things can com-pare with the smell of gingerbreadbaking in the oven, topped withfreshly made cream. It is a joy tosee it being eaten warm by proudseniors who know they made it.”Just ask the residents of the assist-ed living facility who wend theirway to the country kitchen inanticipation of a piece.

At the heart of caring for indi-viduals with memory impairmentis the quality and level of care giv-en to each resident by profession-al caretakers at Autumn Glen.

Unlike in many other states,including adjacent Rhode Island,Massachusetts regulations requirethat all caregivers be CertifiedNurses Aides, with extensivetraining in assisting residents withmedications, personal care,bathing, grooming and dressing,and attuned to promoting maxi-mum independence in a comfort-able and safe environment. A staffrelying on CNAs is an importantdistinction to consider whenchoosing care for those withmemory loss and impairment,and due to that distinction andother rules that promote maxi-mum independence in Massa-chusetts, Autumn Glen is seeing agreat many Rhode Island familieschoosing to drive the 20 minutesto Dartmouth for memory care.

Autumn Glen’s convenient loca-tion, just 20 miles from the Rhode

Island border and at the gatewayto Cape Cod, make it easily acces-sible for those searching for thebest care for their loved ones,where mind, body and soul arestimulated. “We’re drawing morepeople from outside our immedi-ate area to Autumn Glen”, saysMark Barwise, Executive Director.He attributes this attraction to itssurprisingly fair pricing, highlytrained staff and exceptional,informed programs. “Once theysee how different and innovativethe Autumn Glen memory carebuilding and programs are com-pared to other facilities, travelinga little further becomes unimpor-tant,” Mr. Barwise feels. If youwould like to experience theAutumn Glen difference, giveChris McGill, Director of Market-ing, a call at 508 992-8880 to set upa tour. We can’t wait to meet you!

Autumn Glen at Dartmouth

Autumn Glen’s location is just 20 miles from the Rhode Island border.

East Bay Printing and Copying is a full servicecommercial print shop that specializes in allaspects of graphic communication. From black

and white to full color jobs, web design and every-thing in between, the pros at this versatile printingcompany can handle it with speed and accuracy.Since 1974, East Bay Printing and Copying has pro-vided customers with prompt, courteous service byqualified professionals.

Locally owned and operated by Melissa Soares andSteven DaSilva, East Bay Printing moved to a spa-cious location in Ocean State Plaza. They added newequipment and services to expand the company andare now able to handle larger jobs. They offer servicesfor copies, short printing runs, invitations and holi-day cards. They continue to help local organizationswith printing donations that have endeared the com-pany with the community for many years.

A recent addition to their equipment is a wide for-mat printer that can turn a regular sized photo into aposter or a work of art. East Bay can produce cus-tomized, full color banners to advertise an event. TheEast Bay design team will work with you in achievingyour goals for personalized invitations, posters, ban-ners and anything else you need designed.

Let East Bay help ramp up your internet presencewith a new website. Their web development teamcan build elegant, easy to navigate and easy tounderstand sites built around your business messageand goals. They keep pace with all the latest tools tomake sure that your site stays fresh, sophisticatedand relevant to your customers.

The East Bay Printing and Copying is friendly andknowledgeable in all aspects of printing. They offersolutions to printing jobs as well as faxing service,blueprint copying and UPS shipping.


East Bay Printing and Copying

It’s been five years since Paul Sloan Sr. and PaulSloan Jr. bought Darlington Hobbies Inc.though they only moved it to Warren last year

after 30 years in Pawtucket. They have one of thelargest and most well stocked hobby shops inRhode Island and have a remote control trackbehind the store, the perfect place to try out a vehi-cle. They also offer senior citizen discounts andwork with students on school projects. DarlingtonHobbies offers both retail and online shopping.

The full service and product hobby shop has anextensive inventory featuring a variety of remotecontrolled supplies for electric and gas poweredcars and trucks, boats, airplanes and helicopters,slot cars, train sets, as well as the tools, nuts andbolts you might need to make repairs or upgrades

for your favorite hobby toy. They are also one of thelargest suppliers of Traxxas parts for all of yourradio controlled vehicles.

With over 60,000 items to choose from at itssecure, private and convenient website, Darlingtonmakes it easy to find what you’re looking for witheasy-to-navigate parts pages and descriptions.

The Darlington Hobbies philosophy is simple:Offer you the best selection in hobby and toy prod-ucts with exceptional value, superfast delivery, andextraordinary customer service.

The shop is open Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundaynoon to 4:00 p.m. Most credit cards are accepted.

Joseph Pereira has been the new owner of PetFoods Plus in the Gooding Avenue Plaza sinceJune of this year. His son, Justin, helps his

father out in the store. Pet Foods Plus carries holis-tic and natural pet foods and supplies, and has awell-stocked inventory of items specially made forthe pampered pets in the area.

Among its shelves, you’ll find dog and cat food,shampoo, treats, toys, leashes, collars and harness-es, cat litter, litter boxes, cages, carriers, crates andbedding. You will even find toothpaste. “We carrymany different varieties of food, more than moststores in the area,” says Joseph Pereira. In all, theshop has 16 different lines of dog food alone,including Blue Buffalo, Natural Balance and Well-ness. . “If there happens to be something we don’tcarry, we can always special order it and get it in

quickly,” he says.Joe says his customers are amazing people, well

versed in the dietary health of their pets. Theycome into the shop and know exactly what theywant. “We’re here to answer any questions theymight have,” he says. New pet owners will espe-cially appreciate that.

Pet Foods Plus also has a collection of fish, rep-tiles, guinea pigs, hamsters and bunnies for sale, aswell as the food to feed them.

As we all know, animals can be very disappointedif their special food or treat is in short supply intheir home. So, Pet Foods Plus has expanded hoursso no local pets should go without. The shop isopen 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday – Friday;10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday; and 10:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Pet Foods Plus

Darlington Hobbies


It really is true that everyoneloves a bargain and the searchfor well priced items has

made one little corner of Bristol ahuge success story. Second Help-ings Consignment Shop and itssister store, Thirds, located in theGooding Avenue Plaza on Good-ing Avenue in Bristol, has morethan a little bit of everything forboth adults and children, allamazingly priced. “You can real-ly get a good bargain at eitherstore,” said owner Mary TaborTormey, who’s just as excited nowas she was in July, 2003, when sheopened Second Helpings. Thirdscame along on Sept. 15, 2008,and together they offer cus-tomers some exceptional values.

An accountant by trade, Maryalways dreamed of having herown business. “It’s something Ialways wanted to do” she admits.And, operating in a busy locationlike Gooding Plaza has reapeddividends.

“This is a great location,” shesays. “There’s convenient park-ing here. I believe GoodingAvenue is the third most traveledstreet in Bristol, so that has reallyhelped us,” she adds. “JustDucky Children’s ConsignmentShop is next to us,” Mary contin-ues, “and now, we have threeconsignment stores in a row. Wecomplement one another andhave become a true shoppingdestination.”

It’s probably easier to say whatthese well inventoried shopsdon’t have, but here’s a stab at theremarkable range of items fea-tured. Second Helpings’ con-signment inventory includes bedsets, cribs, child desks, couches,chairs and tables, linens,planters, pillows, paintings, tablelinens (fine and vintage), andtoys. Also, china, dining roomtables and sets, flatware, kitchentables, place settings, sets ofdishes, sterling, appliances,kitchen hutches, gadgets, uten-sils, glassware, serving dishes,garden elements, anything silver,pewter and copper, costumejewelry, cocktail tables, figurines,lamps, and pictures. One couldeasily set up a complete house-hold with home furnishings andaccessories from Second Help-ings, all with plenty of life left inthem. And it’s not unusual tofind a cherished antique in thenooks and crannies of the shop.

Thirds Clothing ConsignmentShop and Retail Clothing Store isa furnishings and home goodsconsignment store located rightnext door to Second Helpings.Featured are men’s and women’sused clothing, accessories, jewel-ry, purses and shoes. “Very fewshops carry men’s clothing,” saysMary. “We have a good selectionof men’s suits, jackets, trousers,shirts and ties, as well as acces-sories,” she says.

Popular among the manyname brand women’s clothingitems carried in Thirds are suchfavorites as Chico’s, Talbot’s,Banana Republic and Ann Taylor.

You’ll also find a fine selection ofPlus sizes. Designer purses andhandbags are also in good supplyhere. You’ll see some of the morepopular ones, like Coach andBrahmin. Many items are new,with their price tags still hangingon them. “We are the happyrecipients of items that never getreturned to the store,” she says,adding that there are a lot oflucky customers who are just theright size for these treasureditems.

A lot of regular customerscome in often to check out thevintage and modern costumejewelry, too, as well as the vintageclothing. “Every day is likeChristmas here,” says Mary, ofthe variety of items that comeinto the store on a daily basis.“You just never know what you’llfind,” she adds.

There are so many items tochoose from in both locationsthat it takes a fair amount of timeto browse through to makeabsolutely sure you haven’tmissed anything. “It’s expandedhere,” says Mary. “We have a lotof people who are happy to buysecond hand items.” In ourtough economy, the consign-ment shop business has been abright retail spot.

“I couldn’t be more delightedwith the way things have workedout here,” she noted. “I have agreat staff that is more than will-ing to help people. They’re verycourteous.”

When you first walk into thestore, customers are greeted withthe soft sounds of tasteful musicwhich seems to both energizeand relax customers in their nev-

er-ending pursuit of a good bar-gain. I know the people whocome into our shop like to hearthe music,” says Mary.”

“We have new items, old items,and those that are in-between,”she says. “And, we’re always mak-ing sure everything is clean inhere.” All consigned items mustbe clean, in good repair andshow no signs of wear to beincluded in the extensive inven-tory at both locations.

We all like to save money andbecause of the nature of thebusiness, “prices are alwaysautomatically going down,” saysMary. “There are always bargainsto be had.”

Customers for both shopscome from all walks of life andmany locations throughout theregion but they share a commoninterest of finding somethingspecial at just the right price.Often the shoppers end up con-signing items of their own.

Both Second Helpings andThirds are open Tuesday throughSaturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Sunday and Monday, from 12noon to 5 p.m.; and Thursdays,from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. “ I wantpeople to know that we’re open 7days a week so everyone has anopportunity to shop, regardlessof their work schedules,” says abusy and happy Mary.

As she has stressed in herstores’ slogan, “Imagine the pos-sibilities.” Indeed at SecondHelpings and Thirds, the possi-bilities are endless. And so itseems is the amazing inventory.Surprise yourself with a visit. Betyou can’t go just once.

Second Helpings Consignments and Thirds Resale Clothing

Outside Second Helpings Consignment Shop.

Inside Second Helpings, Corinne Tormey (left) makes a sale with happy customer Diana Folkes of Bristol.

Outside Thirds Resale Clothing Consignment Shop.


furniture • linens • kitchen equipment • lamps • basketshome decor • rugs • jewelry • holiday & seasonalsilver plate • glassware • fun and unique items

32 Gooding Ave, Bristol, RI • 401-396-9600

www.secondhelpingsri.com

men’s & women’s used clothingaccessories • jewelry • purses and shoes

34 Gooding Ave, Bristol, RI401-253-1920

10% OFF with$10 Purchase


Chances are, if you are look-ing for an automobile in thearea, your search will lead

you to Metro Motors. After all, noone in the region has more auto-mobile franchises, so you’re cer-tain to find just the one you want.With an acknowledged reputationfor fair pricing and excellent cus-tomer service, plus a large inven-tory of new and used automobilesto choose from, you really can’t dobetter. And if you’re looking for aFord or Kia, their Raynham loca-tion is one of the fastest growingfranchises, located right off Route24, with a sales staff ready to giveyou their undivided attention.Mazda and Volkswagen franchiseshave recently been added to thislocation.

Few in the automobile industrycan match the impressive historyof this rapidly expanding organi-zation. The Metro Motor Groupfamily began in 1978 with a singledealership, Vantage Motors, head-ed by Michael Grieco, Sr., a nativeof Scarpoli, Italy, with deep familyroots and a passion for impecca-bly crafted vehicles.

In 1995, Metro Motor Groupand the Grieco Family introducedits first franchise, HONDA, intothe corporation's portfolio. MetroHonda made its home in John-ston, RI; just minutes from themetropolitan capital, Providence.In the years following the Hondafranchise acquisition, MichaelGrieco, Sr. began transferring the

reins and leadership role of theday-to-day operations and head-ing up of the Corporation to hiseldest son, Michael, Jr.

As, CEO and Vice President,Michael, Jr., grew the Metro MotorGroup portfolio with the additionof the three KIA franchises, twoMazda franchises, Honda, Ford,Nissan, Volkswagen (New),Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Fiat(New), and Metro Exotics, a storededicated to the sales of high-endvehicles, for a total of twelvestores, spanning across threestates; Rhode Island, Massachu-setts, and Florida.

Today Michael, Jr. leads the cor-poration with a fresh, entrepre-neurial spirit and has evolved thecorporation into a young and for-ward-thinking brand of its own. Asthe face of the organization, healong with his hand-selected teamhave attained successes such asbeing recognized as #2 Mazdadealership in the country (2007-2009); #1 Jeep dealership in vol-ume sales; and #1 in sales of FordF-Series trucks; #1 volume salesHonda store in Rhode Island; and#1 volume KIA store in sales inRhode Island just to name a few.

As with all Metro Motors loca-tions, the Metro Ford and Kia storein Raynhan is a state-of-the-artfacility, with spacious showroomand service areas. It attracts cus-tomers from a wide area. A skilledand knowledgeable sales staffwith many years of experience

satisfying customers' needs willassist you in finding the vehicleyou want. You can also searchonline for the new 2011 - 2012cars, trucks and SUVs available inthe area, along with well-main-tained used cars from today's topmanufacturers. Come on in andtake a test drive! Convenienthours and convenient locationmake for easy shopping.

And when it comes to financingthe new automobile of yourchoice, Metro Motors puts itsexperience to use for you. Foryears, the financial staff at MetroFord and Kia has offered expertadvice for those seeking an afford-able car loan or lease, helping tocomplete applications easily andquickly so you can be out the doorin your new vehicle as fast as pos-sible.

Good service doesn't stop thereat Metro Ford and Kia. Factorytrained automobile techniciansand a fully-stocked inventory ofauto parts mean fast appoint-ments with the service depart-ment, whether for regularlyscheduled maintenance orrepairs.

Whether you are looking for anew Ford, Kia or a pre-owned caror truck, Metro Ford and Kia wel-comes everyone over from theEast Bay, only a fifteen minute dri-ve. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday and 11:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Sunday.

Metro Motor Group

General Sales Manager Rob Rocha, who lives in the East Bay area, andhis sales staff will help you find the car of your choice at an affordableprice.

Metro Ford and Kia attracts customers from a large area to its Raynham facility on Route 44, just off Route 24, with excellent pricing and customer service. Mazda and Volkswagenfranchises have recently been added to the location.


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Your Local Italian Restaurant & Fresh Pasta shopCook it at home, dine in our restaurant or take it away

GREAT SPECIALS THIS FALL….Butternut Squash & Pumpkins are now in Season.

Visit our Pasta Shop to purchase our Butternut Squash Ravioli, Pumpkin Ravioli or Pumpkin Gnocci. They make great appetizers, as well as, delicious, easy to make entrées.

They go great with our Apple, Butter & Sage Sauce: Saute thinly sliced apples in clarified butter and fresh sage for 3-5 minutes. Toss with the ravioli or gnocchi

1154 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI401-624-3087 • www.nonnispastashop.com

OUR RESTAURANT IS NOW OPEN 7 DAYS AND WE OFFER DRINK SPECIALS EVERY DAY FROM 4:30-6:30Try our Italian Platter for 2 – $20 Every Tuesday all day

Lasagna, parmesan or ravioli, stuffed shells, meatballs, salad & garlic bread

Order one of our 9 inch Pumpkin Cheesecakes or

Traditional Cheesecake topped with chocolate ....$28

Pumpkin Pie ................................................................$12

Butternut Squash Pie .................................................$15

Chocolate Chip Biscotti ......................................$15doz

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING

PARTY SIZE/FAMILY SIZE ORDERS

FOR THE HOLIDAYS!We have a great catering menu to include:

Lasagnas & Parmesans, Meatballs & Sausages,Pastas & Ravioli, Salads, Home-made Soups by the quart or gallon,

Appetizers, Sides, Desserts and so much more.

When Phil DeDuccaopened up Nonni’s Ital-ian Restaurant and Pas-

ta Shop on Stafford Road inTiverton four years ago, henamed it for his Italian grand-mother who was his inspiration.“We start with the best ingredi-ents and a commitment to quali-ty to bring you foods that youcould expect to purchase and eatin the heart of the old country,”Phil says. “Whether you pur-chase some of our excellent pas-tas and sauces to prepare athome, or choose to dine with us,or carry out, you can be sure ofone thing. Nonni would beproud of how we’re doingthings,” says Phil, whose restau-rant has earned a Rhode IslandMonthly Best Award.

Nonni’s is unique in that it isnot only a pasta factory andretail store, but also a restaurantwith a full kitchen, large diningroom and a well-stocked barwith an excellent wine list.Authentic Italian meals areserved hot off the stoves or out ofthe pizza ovens and served by aknowledgeable wait staff. Localfavorites include their signatureeggplant parmesan, the popularchicken parmesan and fabulousveal dishes, where the veal is verytender and “pounded to perfec-tion,” according to CherylDeDucca, the restaurant manag-

er. “We’ve included some Ameri-can food, such as buffalo wingsand burgers, but we try our hard-est so stay true to the traditionalItalian aspect,” she says. Deli-cious desserts, cappuccinos anddesert martinis are highlights.Meals are also available for take-out. Nonni’s is open seven days aweek, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Reservations are recommendedon Friday and Saturday nights.

Nonni’s Pasta Shop makesfresh pasta daily, using tradition-al, old-fashioned ingredients,like flour, eggs, water and salt.Each day these wholesomeingredients are used to create avariety of nutritious and healthypastas, like spaghetti, fettucini,angel hair, linguine, pappardelle,shells, rotini, macaroni andmore. Call ahead to make sureyour favorite is being madebefore stopping by. Pasta is agreat meal, especially if you’re ina hurry. Depending on the typeof pasta you choose, it can beready to eat in anywhere from 10seconds to 2-1/2 minutes. Non-ni’s knowledgeable staff can tellyou how to cook the perfect pas-ta. And speaking of meals thatare easy on your timeframe,Nonni’s also prepares fresh ravi-oli, gnocchi, lasagna and a vari-ety of sauces every day for itsdining room customers and foryou to prepare at home for your

family. You’ll be telling the truthwhen you say it’s home-cooked.

Nonni’s also carries many tra-ditional items for you homekitchen, including dried pastas,jarred and canned tomatoes,sauces, oils, and vinegars.

Phil DeDucca vividly remem-bers his grandmother, aunts andmother preparing the ingredi-ents for each Sunday feast, madewith the finest available and

served with the best homemadesauces, cheese and breads. “Ivividly remember the aroma ofthe food and sounds of the tablewith my aunts, uncles andcousins joining together for atrue family dinner,” he says.“They have influenced my life athome and in the foods we pre-pare at Nonni’s Italian Kitchen &Pasta Shop,” he adds. Wouldn’tyou love a seat at the table?

Nonni’s Kitchen & Pasta Shop

Nonni’s Pasta Shop pasta is fresh made from traditional, old-fangledingredients like flour, eggs, water and salt.


COUNTRY WOOLENS

842 Main Road • Westport, MA • 636-5661

Holiday Shopping Starts Here...• Woolrich• Prana• Keene• Tilley Hats• Alps• Smart Wool

• Crocs• Leon Levin• Wigwam• Merrell• Pendleton• Carhartt

• Zutano for Kids• Very Vineyard• Northface• Royal Robbins• Isis• Naot

Those who are lucky enough to live in West-port have a lot to appreciate. The lovely farmsettings, enviable water views and relaxed

pace keep the quality of life high. And don’t forgetshopping. A little foray into the Central Village areareveals a lot of surprises that can satisfy even themost jaded among us. A fabulous farmhouse findis Country Woolens, Westport’s own outdoor store.Owned by Dick and Ann Squire for 34 years, Coun-try Woolens began as a sweater any yarn shop in1977 and has become the growing area’s place toshop for all your casual clothing needs. Despite itsgrowth, the shop still retains that welcoming smallcountry store flavor. A courteous and knowledge-

able sales staff is always happy to help and free giftwrapping is available for your purchases. You’llfind excellent prices on men’s and women’s cloth-ing and footwear lines – including the hot brandsthat are getting all the buzz – The North Face,Crocs, Isis, Naot, Smartwool, Keen and more.There’s a good selection of gifts and toys also. Forthe bargain hunter in you, don’t miss the shop’s salebasement which is open year round. You neverknow what you’ll find. The merchandise changesweekly, so it’s wise to check often. CountryWoolens accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover. Itis open Monday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.and Sundays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Country Woolens

In 2006, Marc Frechette took over MinutemanPress of Seekonk from his father, RobertFrechette, who established the business in 1989.

It has been in the same location at 1200 Fall RiverAvenue in Seekonk since then. Minuteman Press is afull service print and copy shop and its servicesinclude digital printing, offset printing, blue printcopying and printing, color/black and white copy-ing, graphic design and advertising specialties.

Marc prides himself on the company’s excellentcustomer service. “We go above and beyond what isnecessary to make sure our customers are happy,”he says. He and his staff also consult with customershelping out with marketing ideas. “If our customersare successful, then so are we,” he says. MinutemanPress prints everything from business cards, flyers,newsletters, carbonless forms, invitations, labels,manuals, notepads, presentation folders, menus,

tickets, programs, training material and much more.Recently Marc and his company received a “Top

Quality” award from Minuteman Press Internation-al, Inc., at its World Expo 2011. He was the only NewEngland owner to receive the prized award, whichrecognizes the excellence of craftsmanship andquality necessary to maintain the high printingstandards set by the corporation. It is based onclient feedback and corporate quality assessment.“We have a dynamic staff that’s committed to con-tinuous improvement on quality and service,” Marcsays. His plans call for additional training programson equipment and operations in the future to con-tinue to deliver quality printed products to its cus-tomers.

Minuteman Press of Seekonk is open Monday –Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday byappointment.

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Owners George and Susan Tamer, who openedthe doors six years ago in the BarringtonShopping Center, have a real showcase loca-

tion for those driving by or walking on County Road.They are joined by their daughter, Nicole, as well asan experienced sales team, in overseeing a versatileand well stocked hardware store that manages toalways have just the thing you’re looking for.

“I want people to know we’re truly more than aneighborhood hardware store… and that more is abig word,” says George. “We’re a place where peoplegather, catch up with one another and just stop by tosee us,” he says. He tells of how very often people ontheir way home from work will swing by and walkthe aisles, to decompress after a tough day at theoffice, or simply to see what’s new. “They don’t haveto buy a thing,” says George. “We love to see them.”

People often comment on the lavish window dis-plays that Center Ace Hardware changes with theseasons. “I don’t know that everyone knows this,”says George, “but our windows are available for localartists to showcase their crafts, as long as it’s some-thing that fits into the community,” he says. “Inter-ested artists should have enough of their work orcrafts to fill the space, and be prepared to leave it ondisplay for at least a month,” he adds.

George and his team make a real effort to fit intothe community too, offering their store as a locationfor fundraising events and activities for organiza-tions. From high school car washes to Boy Scoutbird house building projects. “Our doors are alwaysopen for worthy projects,” he says.

So, swing by and see what’s in store at Center AceHardware one of these days.

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Cathi and Gerry Fournier took over the popu-lar Milk & Honey Bazaar at historic TivertonFour Corners on the last day of 2010, reopen-

ing in January 2011 after an extensive renovation.Their charming and well-equipped salt box shed isfilled with over 100 varieties of artisan cheeses,pates, honey, oils, vinegars, condiments and char-cuterie, some imported from distant lands andsome from Rhode Island farms just around the cor-ner. Visitors are encouraged to sample the cheeseselection to find exciting new choices. For gather-ings, the Fourniers can create one-of-a-kind partyplatters with intriguing combinations that can adda touch of class to any occasion. They also person-alize gift baskets that will delight the lucky recipi-ent. Customized gift baskets begin at $45. They

also ship anywhere in the U.S. No need to leave thearmchair as you can venture to www.milkand-honeybazaar.com to research or buy. You can alsolike them on Facebook at "Milk & Honey Bazaar",where they post new products weekly, or followthem on Twitter at "milkandhoneyri". Don’t miss achance, though, to sample some of the goodies inthe shop and enjoy the country ambiance of Tiver-ton Four Corners, a National Register Historic Dis-trict. Spare yourself some disappointment, howev-er, from October 10 to October 21, when both retailand online shops will be closed. The Fourniers aretaking a well-deserved sailing vacation and willreturn on Saturday, October 22. Regular hours areTuesday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., SundayNoon to 5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays.

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Are you a Yarnoholic?Come feed your addiction at Eva's Yarn Shop!

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Quality Paint & Wallpaper, Inc.119 Maple Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806

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Quality Paint and Wallpaper has been a Bar-rington fixture since 1974 and has alwaysbeen family owned and operated by the

Szczepanek family, first in its Kent St. location, thenin the Center and most recently on Maple Avenue.Today, sons of the original owners, Stan and Jeff ownthe shop, assisted by their sister, Marcia Trodson,and all are familiar faces to the many East Bay resi-dents who frequent the store. Since its establishment37 years ago, Quality Paint and Wallpaper has beenan independent Benjamin Moore paint seller, offer-ing a complete line of the manufacturer’s qualityproducts for every interior and exterior home pro-ject, as well as custom paint and stain matching ser-vices. A popular computer program on the Ben-jamin Moore website is the Personal Color Viewerwhich enables you to see how a color will look on theinterior or exterior of your home before you evenpick up a paint brush. You can use images from a pic-torial library, or import pictures of your own home.

The shop carries a complete inventory of homeimprovement products, including Sikkens and SuperDeck clear preservatives, Polycare hardwood floorproducts, Purdy and Wooster brushes, preparationand cleaning accessories and products, hardwareand many other quality brand name items. Floorsanders are available for rent. Screen repair and win-dow glazing are also available. Stan and Jeff areskilled home project experts and are happy to guideyou through your jobs every step of the way. They

began their careers working for their Dad on the jobsites.

Marcia’s domain is the second floor, where sheuses her considerable expertise guiding customersthrough the many wallpaper products carried by thestore, as well as matching and complementary fab-rics. As in the paint part of the store, customer ser-vice is the name of the game here and Marcia willspend the time needed to help customers accom-plish the sometimes daunting task of finding the per-fect paper for a room, often spending hours in theprocess. The store’s large and varied selectionincludes the favorite names in wall covering prod-ucts, from paintables to silks, from traditional to con-temporary, all available for loan. While the store nolonger offers painting and wallpapering services, itdoes provide its customers with contractor names.

This well established firm is the embodiment of anindependent store and customers appreciate that.Unlike mega store chains where size and volume arepoor substitutes for quality and service, at QualityPaint and Wallpaper, you’re welcomed personally byhelpful experts who provide you with the right prod-ucts to make your job easier and your results profes-sional. Think of that the next time you plan to fighttraffic and search for someone to help you. What youneed is often just around the corner.

Quality Paint and Wallpaper is open Monday toFriday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 to3:00 p.m. It is closed on Sundays.

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Eva Tillett is a bit of a knitting addict as shefreely admits. It’s no wonder that someonewho started knitting at the age of six would

one day open a successful yarn shop. Eva’s YarnShop, located in historic Fairhaven Village, has justcelebrated its sixth anniversary and welcomed its5000th customer to its in-store mailing list. Thebright and cheery shop is a real drawing card forthe area’s hard core knitters, offering a beautifulselection of pure wool, cashmere, hand-dyed andacrylic wools from here and many other countries.The array of yarns includes some novelty itemswhich seem to be on the comeback. This includesyarns with interesting textures and fibers. A com-plete selection of needles, patterns for both begin-ners and advanced knitters and the area’s largestcollection of unique buttons, keep the customerscoming in. So does the friendly and relaxed atmos-phere.

And for those just learning to knit, Eva’s Wednes-day Knit Night, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. is theperfect learning opportunity. Knitting classes forboth women and men (yes, they do knit) are alsooffered for different skill levels. Check the websitefor more information. “I’ve never had anyoneleave not knowing how to knit,” Eva says. Knittingis recommended as a relaxer and stress reliever she

says, and everyone can benefit from that. Inside the shop you’ll find a lot of knitted sam-

ples of popular items like cowls, fingerless glovesand shawls, and the patterns are free with the pur-chase of yarn. Beginning knitters, or those lookingfor quick projects for holiday gifts, will like the one-skein kits for hats, scarves and shawls. And thereare many unique gift items for knitters on displayas well, including designer needles, unusual stitchholders and counters, gift tags, wool soaps andmore. Gift certificates are also available.

Knitting is part of Eva’s heritage. As a young child,she learned various form of handwork from hergrandmother whom she visited in Norway. Bothher Norwegian mother and aunt have happily usedtheir extensive knitting skills to create many of thelovely samples in the shop. This love of the craft isvery much in evidence in the shop and in Eva’s rela-tionship with customers. You’ll have a delightfulvisit, whatever your skill level. Browsers are alwayswelcome.

Eva’s Yarn Shop is open Tuesday, Thursday andFriday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesdayfrom 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Most major credit cards areaccepted.

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The Seventh Annual Dighton Arts Festival willbe held on Sunday, November 6 from 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Araujo Farms and Green-

houses, 1522 Williams Street, Dighton. The festival issponsored by the Dighton Lions Club.

Fine artists and artisans will exhibit, demonstratetheir art, and offer their work for sale. Paintings,sculpture, textiles, jewelry, wood carvings, photogra-phy, and mosaics are among the many offeringsexpected at this year’s event.

Several musical artists from the area will performcontemporary and traditional folk music throughoutthe day. The Music Committee has another greatlineup of entertainment planned this year.

Bob Mullen, co-leader of the festival for theDighton Lions Club, said “We are delighted, in ourseventh year, to have more exhibitors than ever andan exciting music program with well-known per-

formers. We believe this festival is special because itpromotes an appreciation for the arts in the commu-nity and spotlights local artists. Children are animportant part of our community so we have includ-ed activities that help to build an appreciation for thearts among children. And, as always, we are gratefulto the Araujo family for opening their greenhousesand for their continuing support of the arts. Wecouldn’t do this without them.”

Children’s art will be featured in the EmergingArtists Gallery where festival visitors can view art-work submitted by local school children. Sarah andHannah Manuels will return again this year at theface-painting booth.

Wine tasting will be a returning festival feature thisyear from 12:30 to 3:30.

Information for Exhibitors can be requested bysending an e-mail to [email protected].

Dighton Lions Club

Founded in 1895 and located at the north end ofFall River, the Fall River Country Club is a clas-sic New England golf course. Members and

guests tread historic fairways that were once walkedby such legends as Bobby Jones, Harry Vardon, andmany more. Situated on the banks of the TauntonRiver, the beautiful Par 70 course features waterviews on 14 of 18 holes. With its liberal stands ofmaple, oak and pine trees, as well as elevated teesand greens, golfers of all skill levels will be chal-lenged. A newly renovated clubhouse overlookingthe Taunton River features multiple bars and diningareas. The full-service Pro Shop and professionalteaching staff, headed by New England P.G.A. Hall ofFamer Tom Tetrault, round out a superb and wellestablished private club.

For a limited time, the Fall River Country Club isaccepting new membership applications. There area number of membership levels, including family,college, junior and corporate.

Those thinking of joining a private club, may beinterested in the “Member for a Day” program whichinvites non-members to play the course duringselected hours on a specific day and then enjoy a tourof the clubhouse facilities. To arrange for participa-tion in this program, please call the Pro Shop.

Those who have determined that a private clubmembership and its many benefits can enhancetheir lives, are invited to participate in a new andaffordable membership opportunity, the “Play Now,

Pay Later” program. Prospective members at allmembership levels will have their initiation feeswaived and pay no membership dues, through aunique arrangement with the Citizen’s Union Sav-ings Bank, until April 2012. At that time, they will payreduced membership dues and be exempted fromassessments and maintenance fees for another year.There are other benefits to this unique program.Interested prospective members are encouraged tocall the Pro Shop for details of this exceptional pro-gram.

Opportunities also exist for corporate and charitygolf outings, professionally managed by a golf staffwith decades of experience. For available dates forboth large and small outings, please contact the ProShop.

The Fall River Country Club is also a private andpastoral setting for weddings, receptions and ban-quets. The grounds abound with picture perfectphoto opportunities in a setting that is an easy drivefrom Providence, Boston, or Cape Cod. The facilityserves only one function per day, assuring your eventof excellent service and a superb dining experience.All size functions can be accommodated by a flexible,courteous and professional staff who will work withyou to achieve a personalized and memorable affair.

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ed space located at 697 WillettAvenue in Riverside. In this newoutpatient physical therapy facili-ty, patients receive personal carein a friendly and professionalmanner. Patient care is carefullycoordinated with patients andphysicians in order to achieve thebest possible outcome for eachpatient.

With over 18 years of experi-ence and an easy-going personal-ity, Steve is able to effectively part-ner with individuals and physi-cians to ensure the patient’s treat-ment plan is appropriate andattainable over a specific periodof time. This approach ensuresthat the treatment plan makessense for both the patient and theinjury or condition for which thepatient is being treated. Realisticexpectations are managedthroughout the treatment planand questions are encouragedand answered in a straight-for-ward manner. Personal carereceived by Steve is alwaysfocused and motivating. At SteveMignacca Physical Therapy thegoal of the clinic is to get patientsfeeling better as quickly as possi-ble.

Steve graduated from North-eastern University and earned thedesignation of Orthopedic Clini-

cal Specialist from the AmericanPhysical Therapy Association.With approximately 2,300

licensed physical therapists in thestate, only 18 have earned suchcertification. In the Journal of

Orthopedic and Sports PhysicalTherapy research has demon-strated that fewer visits are need-

ed at less cost when board certi-fied therapists are involved. Intoday’s economy, patients need toconsider out-of-pocket expensesand working with a therapist whohas an effective, efficientapproach is one way to do so.

For those who have had treat-ment in this airy location, theywill attest to the clinic’s spaciousfeel and the state of the art equip-ment. The clinic continues to addnew equipment to help supportvarious conditions treated withinthe facility including, but not lim-ited to, high-level neurological,orthopedic, surgical, and non-surgical injuries.

The office is staffed with friend-ly administrative personnel whoare there to support patients withinsurance and scheduling ques-tions. With flexible hours of oper-ation, every effort is made toaccommodate schedules forpatients of all ages. Evening andweekend appointments, in addi-tion to standard weekdayappointments, are available. Theclinic has street-level accessenabling patients to easily enterwith canes, crutches, and/or oth-er walking aids. Most insurancesare accepted and new patients arealways welcomed.

If you would like to speak orhave any questions for Steve youcan contact him at 401 228 7678or [email protected].

Steve Mignacca Physical Therapy

Steve Mignacca is board certified in orthopedics and has practiced physical therapy in the east bay over thelast 18 years

Steve and Tammy Noons became real farmersthis growing season, taking over the Noons Farmin Rehoboth, which had been in the Noons fam-

ily for generations. They left their jobs – Steve as anelectrician and Tammy as a cytotechnologist – to pur-sue a life as farmers full time. They added acreage tothe family holdings throughout Seekonk, Rehobothand Swansea to expand the variety and quantity ofproduce grown, continuing a long tradition of pro-ducing the best tasting and highest quality vegetablesin the community. They also conscripted familymembers to lend a hand at The Farmers Garden farmstand the family runs on Route 6.

In addition to selling its produce wholesale andthrough the various seasonal farmers markets in thearea, The Farmer’s Garden is a participant in theCommunity Supported Agriculture program, wheremembers purchase shares of the weekly produce

during the growing season from local farms inadvance. As part of the program, The Farmer’s Gardenhas a unique Green Rewards card, a preloaded debitcard, redeemable for fresh produce during the seasonor other products, like plants, flowers or baked goodsat The Farmer’s Garden or any of its locations. By pre-purchasing your local produce you support areafarmers like the Noons and help them finance thenext growing season.

Until the end of October, you can visit the FarmersGarden retail operation on Route 6, where you’ll findthe freshest winter squashes and fall decorations, likemums and corn stalks, as well as locally producedbaked goods, jams and brownies. Come and be partof a pumpkin carving contest from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m. on October 29. Beginning Thanksgiving week,the farm stand will be featuring wreaths, Christmastrees and other decorative items.

Farmer’s Garden

It should come as no surprise that SoutheasternNew Englanders take their seafood seriously.With the proximity of a coastline that offers some

of the best fishing, lobstering and clamming in NewEngland, nobody takes that to heart more than thefolks at Anthony’s Seafood on Aquidneck Avenue inMiddletown. All the local fresh fish sold at Anthony’sand served in the restaurant is shipped daily fromthe fishing fleet in New Bedford, with specialty fishlike Mahi Mahi and grouper flown in fresh daily.Both a retail shop and restaurant, Anthony’s pridesitself on delivering the freshest seafood in the busi-ness, a claim that its many customers endorse.

The Anthony’s Seafood heritage dates back to1956 when Anthony Bucolo opened his seafoodcompany on a wharf in downtown Newport. SonsStephen and Michael Bucolo, continue the traditionwith the retail business and restaurant. The broth-

ers also operate a wholesale seafood business thatsupplies many of the finest restaurants in the area.

With its classic shore hall ambience, Anthony’sSeafood Restaurant is a favorite with the locals andtourists alike. Prices are fair and food and selectionare excellent. Customers aren’t the only ones whofavor the spot. Yankee Magazine and several localpublications have tipped their hats to this establish-ment, with a number of “Best” awards. Count onsome great menu classics, including lobsters pre-pared as you like them, shore dinners, steamers,shrimp, cod, and salmon as well as burgers, chickentenders, buffalo chicken and eggplant parmesanentrees. Step into the retail store for a full selectionof fresh seafood and a complete line of preparedfoods, including chowders, scallops wrapped inbacon, stuffed shrimp and more.

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One of the first things Zach Burns did whenhe took over as president of Burns PowerTools a number of years ago was to bring

the 77 year old company into the 21st century withan awesome website that showcases and sells morethan 37,000 tools and related items to customersthroughout the country. “When you’re on line, youhave to make sure you have the most competitiveprices around,” he says. And this pricing philoso-phy has carried over into the retail store, as well.“Many people think that if you buy at one of the bigbox stores, you’re getting the best prices, but thatisn’t so,” he says. Burns Power Tools is a member ofseveral buying groups that enable them to pur-chase items at excellent prices and offer those sav-ings to their customers. “It’s all about better pric-ing and better service, too,” says this young entre-preneur, who with his father, Jeff, run the operationtoday. “We can top anything a big box store cando,” he says.

Quality tools, fair prices, good service andstraight forward honesty have been prime motiva-tions since founder John J. Burns, Zach’s great-grandfather, started his saw shop back in 1934.Over the years, Burns Power Tools has become amajor supplier specializing in industrial powertools, heavy duty machinery, full service sharpen-ing, repairs and related accessories. The businesshas grown by catering to contractors and industryand providing value to these customers that thelarge discount houses cannot. Loyal customersknow that if they buy a tool from Burns, they’ll haveno worries if it breaks down. Burns will provide

help and advice on applications problems andoffers pick-up and delivery. Long lasting friend-ships have developed from this Burns philosophy.

The tools and supplies carried by Burns are con-sidered the most efficient on the market accordingto Burns’ own testing and customer feedback. Thecompany continually monitors competitors’ pric-ing and adjusts theirs to beat it. It is part of a “totalpackaging” approach to power tool marketing andincludes selling, accessorizing, repairing andsharpening, as well as the best pricing. “Where willyou take your big box purchase when it breaksdown,” asks Zach.

What was the foundation of Burns Power Tools’business from day one is still at the forefront of itsfocus today. It takes a high degree of expertise tomaintain the quality, finish and long-lasting natureof your specialized blades and few can claim theheritage Burns has in this highly technical field.The SuperSharp premium blade-sharpeningprocess has been proven to last longer, cut betterand extend your tool’s total service life. When youconsider the tool investment you’ve made, it makesabsolute sense to go with the best sharpening ser-vice available. A pickup and delivery servicethroughout the southeastern Massachusetts andRhode Island saves you time and money on equip-ment sharpening and repair. In addition to in-house repair service on tools, Burns service techni-cians are available for road repair jobs and mainte-nance of shop equipment.

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Dawn Liss has been in the clothing businessfor a long time, so when she says her goal isto bring the Liss Bargain Store customers

name brand quality clothing at a bargain price, shemeans business. A little skeptical? Swing by thestore at Bliss Corner one day and the prices willmake you do a double take. They’re that good.

This retail apple didn’t fall far from the tree, get-ting its genes so to speak from the former Liss Storeestablished by Sam and Claire Liss in Fall River in1926, and operating for 85 years. Some mayremember Liss as the home of the $9.99 Levis andit’s a proud tradition that continues today at theTiverton location, where you can still find Levis formen at $9.99. Of course, you’ll find lots of othermerchandise, all equally compelling. Look forlabels like L.L. Bean on barn coats and fleeces,Lands End on shorts and bathing suits, Woolwichon socks, the Varsity Girls collection, and useful,first quality items like yoga pants, ribbed turtle-necks, sweats, hoodies and tee shirts that Dawnhas had made and imprinted with Westport, LittleCompton and Tiverton school names. The spot isalso an outlet for Champion clothing for men. Thepricing is nothing short of terrific. “I wanted thisstore to be like the good old Liss Store days,” says

Dawn of her goal to maintain bargain prices. Cer-tainly it’s a place to keep in mind for holiday shop-ping.

“With the bad economy, people need a place toget great value for the dollar,” says Dawn. “I cangive people better quality clothing at a lower pricethan Walmart’s,” she says. New merchandise,mainly purchased off price, comes in twice weekly.Her background as a manager of 24 retail shopsthroughout New England has come in very handyin developing a store with immediate appeal to hercustomers. The store traffic shows that locals haveembraced both the quality of the merchandise andthe pricing mix. “The men in the area go crazy forthe long sleeved tee shirts,” she says happily.

Dawn has a soft spot for the area where hergrandparents farmed and where she now lives on afarm with dogs and horses, just 5 minutes down theroad. It was one day, not too long ago, that she sawthe 2100 square foot building for lease, rented it,put a chunk of money into it, and opened up thepresent Liss Bargain Store on December 11, 2010.One year in, the future looks rosy.

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Owner Mike Riley began hisown design firm nine years ago,after more than twelve years ofworking for other firms. His wellthought out kitchen layouts workwell for the seasoned chef, aswell as other members of thefamily. He is very involved in thekitchen design from start to fin-ish, as if it were his own kitchen.Lisa shares the same values andinvolvement, and her twelveyears of design experience andinterior design education ensurea kitchen or bath that adds com-fort, value and elegance to ahome, while maintaining owner

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One company the designersespecially like to work with isShowplace Wood Products, amanufacturer that has enabledMike and Lisa to include customtouches in their designs. “It’s asemi-custom line with custom

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Riley does not do its owninstallations, preferring to referits customers to a recommendedlist of contractors. “Over theyears, we’ve built a list of qualitycontractors who meet our highstandards and we have total faithin their ability,” adds Mike. “”Wedon’t mark up the installationand our customers are generallyvery surprised at how much theysave on the overall job, becausethey are dealing directly with thecontractor,” he says.

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fiction and nonfiction. Buyers will find a great selec-tion of history, new age and religion, as well as gar-dening, cook books and self-improvement books.Fiction books include the most popular authors andtitles, with a large selection of 2011 books coming indaily. Many out of print books are available on theshelves, as well. But don’t expect a dusty used bookstore. “We’re just not that kind of shop,” says Chris-tine, likening Browser Books to a Barnes & Noble typeof store, with books neatly placed shelves by category.

Books are priced in an organized manner, withpaperbacks selling for about half the publisher’sprice. Hardcovers are generally in the $8 to $12 range.

People interested in selling their books are encour-

aged to call for an appointment. “We’re very selectiveabout what we take to include in our inventory,” saysChristine. “We don’t deal in leftover yard sale books,”she says.

A nice selection of children’s books includes educa-tional books, award winners and classics. With a Mas-ter’s degree in Elementary Education, Christine hasan eye for quality children’s books and maintains highstandards in selecting them.

“Our customers are avid readers,” says Christine,“not people searching for rare books. Regulars comein all the time, and you can tell a lot about them by thebooks they choose,” she says.

Browser Books is a very busy place, with bookscoming and going every day. “While we’re located inMassachusetts, more than 70% of our customerscome from Rhode Island,” she says.

Browser Books

Four years ago, Nancy Espindola opened a newof shop that is giving women with full figuresand hard-to-fit bra sizes a whole new lease on

life. Fabulous Foundations by Nancy, a beautifulboutique in North Dartmouth, carries an extensiveline of bras with matching panties, bathing suitsand bridal foundations from European manufac-turers who offer a much greater size range thanU.S. lingerie manufacturers. Whereas U.S. manu-facturers go up to only a size DDD, the Europeanmakers have a range of A to O, with a band size of28 to 48. Is it any wonder that 80 to 85% if Ameri-can women are wearing the wrong bra size? “Theright size bra in both band and cup size means bet-ter fit, lift and comfort,” says Nancy. Once awoman has the right bra size, clothes fit differently,

posture is better and she looks thinner. “One of mykey phrases with customers is ‘Do you have anhour to look and feel 10 pounds lighter?,’” saysNancy. Nancy and her staff of five professional brafitters (all sisters-in-law who get along fabulously)work on a one-to-one basis with each customer tomeasure and fit bras for many purposes, fromsporty to dress-up. “Once we find the size, we havethe customer try on many different bras to achievethe perfect look and fit,” she says. “Our customersare delighted to find that there is something betterout there, that can make them feel and look terrif-ic.” Shops like Fabulous Foundations by Nancyare not on every street corner, but it is certainlyworth a trip to achieve the right support, lift andcomfort. Some consider it a life-changing event.

Fabulous Foundations by Nancy

Twenty-two years ago, Maria Serrus was drivingby the small building on Fall River Avenuewhen she saw a man put up a For Sale sign in

the window. “Take that sign out of the window,” shesaid. And to the surprise of her husband, she boughtthe place on the spot. Cuties Gifts has been in thesame location since that time, run by Maria and herson Barry Serrus, who joined her right out of college.And while the shop might have started with a verylarge doll collection inherited by Maria from hergrandmother, it has expanded to include a hugeselection of gift items, many exclusive to the shop.“We’re a full service gift store,” says son Barry, men-tioning the many gift lines that include Willow Treeangels, Dept. 46, Tim Shore Disney Traditions, theSable bead line and Analise Jewelry. Barry says thereare many items made exclusively for the store and it

tends to feature items that other places simply don’tcarry. “You can expect the unique,” he says. CutiesGifts prides itself on its affordable pricing. Smallshops like ours have lower overhead and don’t haveto jack up the prices to cover expenses. “People areamazed at the amount of merchandise we carry andour good prices,” says Barry. He also says customerservice a real plus in a small shop like Cuties. “I’mhere every day and I can take the time to explainwhat the customer is buying. We also offer free giftwrap and layaway, “he says. You’ll still find the occa-sional doll and teddy bear at Cuties, but so muchmore. Visit them on Facebook or on their website,and wow yourself with a visit to this very popular giftemporium. Open Monday – Friday10:30 a.m. to 5:30p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundaynoon to 4:00 p.m.

Cuties Gifts

Just ask any mom in the area where’s the best placeto go for children’s clothing and equipment, andthe answer hands-down will be Just Ducky, a chil-

dren’s consignment shop on Gooding Avenue in Bris-tol. They come in droves to find the most amazingclothes for their children and teens, too, from amongthe most sought after brands and designer names.

Owner Dawn Grantham started Just Ducky fifteenyears ago because she enjoyed buying fine clothes forher son and daughter and had no one to pass themdown to. “Just Ducky just took off,” she says, of hershop’s amazing success. It is now in its third location,and beginning to strain those seams a bit, too.

“You can shop at malls, by catalog, at boutiques,and even in Europe for lovely children’s clothing, butwe’re the only kind of store where you can get it all inone location,” says Dawn. “We pride ourselves on

being the most competitive when it comes to pricingitems,” she says, adding that keeping prices reason-able is a good service to local families and the com-munity. “People are getting a lot smarter about shop-ping for children’s clothing, and even those who don’tneed to shop in a consignment come here because ofthe good selection and better quality merchandise”she says. The shop also handles a lot of high-endchildren’s equipment, carriages, strollers, cribs andbedding at realistic prices. “It’s all becoming sopricey,” says Dawn. There’s also a special section formaternity clothing. “My customers can always get agood bargain at Just Ducky,” she adds.

Who knew that the next big thing in children’s itemswould be diaper bags? Find the really cool ones atJust Ducky now, from makers like Kate Spade, PetuniaPicklebottom and Vera Bradley.

Just Ducky


Dental 1, Dr. Gregg R. Melfi,DDS, is a private dentaloffice that opened in

Bristol after many years servingthe Boston area. A Rhode Islandnative, Dr. Melfi began his firstpractice in Johnston, beforemoving it to the Boston area.Like many, he missed RhodeIsland, its waters and its qualityof life, and was happy to be ableto sell his Milton, Massachusettspractice a year or so ago andmove to Bristol. “I fell in lovewith Bristol at first sight,” he says.

Dental 1 is a unique blend offamily dental care tradition andhigh technology, that offers areapatients a number of services notoften seen in dental offices in thearea. As the name implies, “Den-tal 1” symbolizes a “patients firstapproach” and the goal of theoffice is to bring new technolo-gies to patients without addingto the cost of dental services. Infact, their use probably makeseach dental visit more cost effec-tive. “Affordable, accessible den-tal care for everyone, with the lat-est technology advances, is ouraim,” says Dr. Melfi, of his BellTower Metacom Avenue practice.

So what are these new tech-nologies that might make a den-tal patient consider a visit to thenew dentist in town?

Let’s talk about single visitcrowns. Let’s talk one 90-minuteappointment. Using proprietary

Cerec 3D Bluecam technology,Dr. Melfi offers single visitcrowns, implant crowns, veneersand onlay tooth colored restora-tions, with six micron accuracy.As a dentist with over six years ofCEREC 3D experience and over3500 restorations, Dr. Melfi usesthe 3 D scan technology to imageteeth directly in the mouth. Withthis new technology, teethimpressions aren’t needed, thereare no temporary crowns, no sec-ond needles, no repeat appoint-ments, no dental lab timeframes.Cerec images, correlates andcopies the exact shape and con-tours of an existing tooth orcrown, assuring a return to nor-mal bite. The new e.max, oven-fired, all porcelain crown assuresthe strongest available crownmaterial anywhere, four timesharder than lab porcelain-metalcrowns, giving you the durabilityof gold, without the unsightlyappearance. This technologicaladvance is covered by most den-tal insurances and costs no morethan a crown, crafted in the laband installed the old fashionedway. The time and conveniencesavings are considerable. Withhis years of hands-on experiencein this method, Dr. Melfi servesas a clinical instructor to otherNew England dentists.

Now, let’s talk about novacaineand other pain killing devices. Asyou might anticipate by now,

Dental 1’s Dr. Melfi isn’t dispens-ing the old, run of the mill nova-caine that relies on a big steelsyringe for its delivery system.The latest computer-controllednovacaine technology numbsonly the area to be worked oninstead of a whole side of themouth. It is virtually painless inits administration. Fearfulpatients may also appreciate thefact that Dr. Melfi can administernitrous oxide to totally relax apatient before a procedure. It isnot generally available in thearea. There is no additional costfor computer controlled nova-caine technology and sedationservices like nitrous oxide. It isall part of Dr. Melfi’s full servicedentistry.

In addition to Dental 1’s tech-nological advances for patients,it offers other services, includinglaser dentistry, a spa room withchair massage, all digital x-raywith 94% less radiation, and acomprehensive Recare appoint-ment with a dental hygienistevery six months, to ensure thatyour teeth, mouth and jawreceive a thorough exam, a com-plete periodontal examination,as well as TMJ/Neuromuscularand restorative and magnifiedimaging to catch problems early.Dr. Melfi is a member of thehighly respected LVI (Las VegasInstitute) which offers majoradvances in training for dentists

in the neuromuscular field.In these tough economic

times, says Dr. Melfi, a lot of peo-ple don’t have dental insuranceand others put off visiting thedentist because of the cost. “Thisjust creates problems down theline,” he says. “Our most impor-tant job is to keep dental careaffordable for everyone whilemaintaining our level of service,”he says. “Our technology goes along way to keeping our servicescost effective,” he adds.

Dr. Melfi is a member of theAmerican Dental Association,the American Association of Cos-metic Dentistry, DOCS Sedation,the Academy of Laser Dentistry,the Rhode Island Dental Associa-tion, the Massachusetts DentalSociety and the Bristol DentalSociety.

Dental 1 offers 7:30 a.m.,evening and Saturday appoint-ments for your convenience.

Dental 1

Dr. Melfi's state-of-the-art equipment makes dentistry a pleasure andcomfort for patients.

LEFT: Dr. Gregg Melfi relaxes in an imported Robostic chair with an iPad by his side. RIGHT: The Dental 1 office in Belltower Plaza is modern in every way.


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On August 11, 2010, Colum-bus Credit Union and itsmembers celebrated 60

years as one of East Bay's savingsinstitutions. From its humblebeginning, the credit union hasgrown to serve a much wider com-munity, a far cry from the originalsmall gathering of Knights ofColumbus members who origi-nally created the credit union inthe basement of a Warren church.

Back in 1950, thirty-sevenKnights of Columbus membersattended the first annual meetingof the new Columbus CreditUnion, held October 16, 1950, inthe basement of St. Mary's Insti-tute, now St. Mary of the BayChurch. Membership was origi-nally limited to Knights of Colum-bus members and their families.Its purpose was "to promote thriftamong members by giving theman opportunity to save money andobtain loans at reasonable rates.”The credit union's objective stillholds true today.

Back then, all transactions werehandled on Friday nights from7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the base-ment of St. Mary's Institute. Afteroperating at the Institute for a fewmonths, the credit union outgrewits limited space and moved to thesecond floor of a building on MainStreet in Warren and on Septem-ber 6, 1954, it moved again, to theWarren Hotel Building. Columbus

Credit Union finally settled into itsown building on May 15, 1958,when the membership voted topurchase the present site, the for-mer Wilmarth property at 560Main Street.

As a not-for-profit organization,Columbus Credit Union's role is toprovide services to its members.Columbus Credit Union is a full-service financial institution wheremembers are owners. When youopen a share account with a $20deposit, you are purchasing ashare in the Credit Union, andbecome a voting member eligibleto use its services. The shareaccount works like stock, butthere is no risk involved - you getas much back as you put in. If amember puts over $25 in a 'share'account, dividends - like interest -on that money can be collected.That's why the credit unionencourages people to make it $25instead of $20.

Membership at ColumbusCredit Union is no longer limitedto the Knights of Columbus mem-bers and is available to all regard-less of residence or occupation.The prime difference between abank and a credit union is "onemember, one vote," whether youhave one million or one dollarsaved, you have one vote. Mem-bers are encouraged to attend theannual meeting, usually held inMarch.

Columbus Credit Union offersthe full range of banking services –savings and checking accounts,mortgages and home equityloans, consumer and businessloans, debit cards, Visa, certifi-cates of deposit, and secure on-line banking. Additional servicesinclude surcharge-free ATMs andshared branching, which allowsColumbus Credit Union transac-tions at participating creditunions worldwide. There is also a24-hour automatic teller service.

Having become fully estab-lished in the Warren and adjacentcommunities, further growth wason the horizon. On October 29,2009, Columbus Credit Uniontook a giant expansion step byopening its second branch, locat-ed at 3 Crescent View Avenue inRiverside. The new branch is ahigh-tech, full-service facility,complete with drive-up windows,24-hour ATM access, and a vaultconverted to a children's activityroom for the convenience of par-ents as they conduct bankingbusiness. In its two years in oper-ation, the facility has expandedthe credit union’s membershipbase exponentially in the EastProvidence area.

Perhaps because of its modestbeginnings, involvement in thecommunity has always been animportant function at ColumbusCredit Union. At both the Warren

and Riverside locations, it’s allabout building relationships withmembers. There’s a friendly andwelcoming small town feeling asmembers walk in the door and aregreeted on a first name basis,which has contributed to the pop-ularity and growth of the creditunion.

Columbus Credit Union hasmade a special point of being apart of both communities it nowservices, first as partners in theEast Bay and East ProvidenceChambers of Commerce activi-ties, and then with donations toMt. Hope and East Providence

college scholarships, participatingin the Heritage Festival in EastProvidence, supporting the CorlissInstitute for the Deaf events sup-porting the Warren Walk About,Warren Holiday Festival, and Bris-tol 4th of July, as well as sponsor-ing the Providence Bruins. Itsrecent penny collection campaignrecently netted a $3,500.00. dona-tion to St. Jude’s.

Columbus Credit Union hoursare Monday – Thursday, 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m.; Friday, 9:00 a.m. to6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. toNoon.

Columbus Credit Union


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“When you’re dealing with the owner of the shop,you do get a higher quality of service,” says Luke.“Owners take it seriously, and want to make sureyou are really happy with the work,” he says.

For a 900 square foot store, Frames of Mind has asurprising inventory, with over 3,200 different

framing styles. A full service custom picture framecompany like Frames of Mind is fully trained inarchival preservation techniques, including UVprotective glass and acid free materials, to ensureyour artwork will look immaculate for a lifetime tocome.

“Because of our low overhead, Frames of Mindcan also offer exceptional pricing,” says Luke. “Weare always running specials, with a 20% discounton a big selection of frames, and it’s pretty muchguaranteed that our prices will beat anyone else’s.”

The art gallery at Frames of Mind includes worksby local artists, reproduction town maps from the1870’s and framed nautical charts of NarragansettBay. Featured is the photography of Todd Stevens, alocal photographer who specializes in unique pic-tures of Rhode Island lighthouses and NarragansettBay.

Frames of Mind

At the site of the former Stafford Grill onStafford Road in Tiverton is a very interestinglittle restaurant that’s beginning to get a lot of

positive attention from locals in the area. Vinny’sKitchen, owned by Vinny and Ann Storti, has beenup and running only a year and a half, but alreadyit’s become the hot breakfast and lunch spot in thearea. It’s open for dinner on Thursday and Fridaynights too and attracting the dinner crowd.

Though his restaurant is a fledgling in the area,owner/chef Vinny is more than a bit of a cookinglegend, having started his 45-year restaurant careerat the age of eleven at the Old Canteen in his birth-place, Federal Hill, where his brother was chef for 35years. He has been chef and general manager at anumber of country clubs here and in Florida, waschef at the Classic Restaurant in North Providencefor many years and owned Storti’s Restaurant. He

has also managed the Bristol Elks Club, and otherElks facilities.

With such an impressive background, it’s not sur-prising that people are saying good things about thebill of fare at Vinny’s which includes some of hisfavorites from the Old Canteen, and unusual offer-ings like a Muffaleto sandwich from New Orleans,pigs in a blanket, breakfast style, with pork sausagelinks rolled in pancakes, and crowd pleasing wafflesthat have won the heart of Facebook fans, whereyou can find the weekly specials. Fortunately,breakfast is served all day long. You’ll enjoy his newWacky Wednesdays, when hamburgers are halfprice and other menu items are reduced also. Withthe holidays approaching, give Ann or Vinny a callabout catering for your special event, either in yourown location or at Vinny’s Kitchen. Entertainingcan be delicious and easy.

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Rabih Salibi took over thelocal Westport Market, anarea fixture, in 2007, and

since then has been makingimprovements. The neighbor-hood convenience store, with anemphasis on convenience, stocksjust about everything you mightneed, a godsend in a land where amemory slip in the market couldcause a menu change in thekitchen.

Outside of the market, you’lloften find local produce as the sea-son permits, and inside the smallshop is filled to the rafters with gro-cery items, candy, cigarettes, wine,liquor and beer, soft drinks, milk,cleaning supplies and dry goods, aswell as your favorite MassachusettsLottery game. The favorable juxta-position of fresh flowers and winecan often inspire a more festiveevening.

The market’s customers are alllocal people and 90% of themcome from a 2-mile radius, accord-ing to Rabih. It has been in thesame location for 32 years, andbecause it’s open seven days aweek, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.,life is a lot easier for those in thesurrounding area, who don’t haveto travel miles to get that vitalingredient.

Since purchasing the store,Rabih has made some major reno-vations that have allowed him toexpand the items carried in themarket. A new 14-door walk-in

cooler, installed in 2008, holdscheeses, soft drinks and non-alco-holic beverages, as well as otheritems. Much to the delight of itsloyal customers, who have oftenlamented having to back up shop-ping carts in the small aisles, evenmore improvements are on theagenda.

Rabih is now working with theplanning board to add an addition-al 4200 square feet of space whichwill more than double the size ofthe market. “I’m very excited aboutthis addition, because the newmarket will maintain a countrylook in the design and construc-tion and provide the spacerequired to make it less congested,”he says. “We really need storagespace and more display shelves,”he says of the new design, whichwill also include a small seatingarea for enjoying a cup of coffeewhile playing Keno or chattingwith neighbors.

The Westport Market is a strongsupporter of fire, police and schoolactivities, an important factor in asmall area like Westport. A resi-dent of Fall River, Rabih has beenpleased to be an active small busi-ness owner in Westport and is hap-py to back sports and activities thatenhance the community.

Rabih also owns the StatelineConvenience Store and CountryKitchen in Tiverton, a popular stopfor breakfast for Tiverton residents.He bought it in 2002.

Westport Market

Exterior of Westport Market.


MTTI (MotoRing Techni-cal Training Institute) isa bridge between

employers with jobs to fillbecause of a skills shortage andthe underemployed individual.It was founded in 1985 by Wardand Sharon Ring as a workforcedevelopment program in a smallbuilding in Greenville. Today, itoccupies over 60,000 square footbuildings in Seekonk and EastProvidence and serves more than300 individuals each year.Through quality technical edu-cation, MTTI provides thetrainee, whether a newly gradu-ated student or a seasoned work-er seeking to develop a newcareer, with the skills, knowledgeand competencies necessary tomeet entry level needs of thelabor market. It seeks ongoinginput from employers and man-ufacturers into the developmentof curriculum to ensure theirinstruction reflects the currentstate of technology.

Programs are offered in eightfields of interest: automotiveservices technicians, buildingand property trades technician,computer services technicianand network installer, electronicscommunications technician,marine services technicians,medical assistant, medical/den-tal office management, andmotorcycle/power equipment

technician.MTTI’s motto is “Education for

Employment,” and that conceptis the foundation of all the pro-grams offered. To ensure that allgraduates are in the most com-petitive position possible toenter a new career in one of theseareas.

The institute focuses on recre-ating the workplace for each pro-gram. Shops and labs are outfit-ted to be similar to the workenvironment found in a chosenindustry. Through learning acombination of technical skills,proper use of tools and equip-ment and knowledge of how toaccess technical information,graduates have the potential forgrowth and continuing produc-tivity to adapt to the changingneeds of the workplace.

Only experienced and dedicat-ed instructors teach the pro-grams. These talented profes-sionals are passionate abouttheir respective fields and haveyears of related work experience.Many have been managers,supervisors and business ownersthemselves and know what theindustry expectations are. Theteachers serve not only asinstructors, but also as mentorsand supervisors to provide stu-dents the best opportunity forsuccess. Because employersrequire workers who demon-

strate proficiency in technicalschool, but also have excellentattendance, professionalismteamwork and dependability,teachers help develop good workhabits and attitude.

Curricula development isimportant at MTTI, so an Adviso-ry Committee for each programhelps design the curriculum toensure that skills taught are rele-vant to today’s job market andthat the skills and knowledgeincluded relates only to yourchosen program. Most programshave more than 50% to 60% oftraining time spent in hands-onactivities.

An important component ofyour education at MTTI is thesupport you will receive from theschool’s Career Services. Bothyour instructor and the CareerServices staff will help prepareyou for an existing training relat-ed internship and offer work-shops in resume writing andinterview techniques that willhelp you present yourself in themost professional way. In addi-tion to assisting in the school tojob transition, the staff will pro-vide you with job search skillsand job placement assistance.

MTTI is accredited by theAccrediting Commission ofCareer Schools and Colleges(ACCSC) and re-accredited everyfive years most recently in 2010

and was awarded a “School ofDistinction Award” awarded toonly 1% of schools nationally. Itis approved by the United Statesof Department of Education forTitle IV Financial Aid programs.MTTI is licensed by the Massa-chusetts Department of Elemen-tary and Secondary Education,and the Rhode Island Board ofGovernors for Higher Education.A satellite location is located inEast Providence.

Prospective student areencouraged to come in for a tourof the MTTI facility. Call 508-336-6611 for a convenient time.Information packets are alsoavailable on line. MTTI will behosting an Open House onNovember 9, presenting anopportunity to learn more aboutthe institute and meet the teach-ers and staff. For more informa-tion, call 508-336-6611 or visitthe website www.mtti.edu.

MTTI (MotoRing Technical Training Institute)

At MTTI, programs are offered in eight fields of interest, such asbuilding and property trades.

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