Make Me a Match
 Debra L ' Heureux , Rhode Island ' s top matchmaker for Get Ready to Date has been in the business of helping people find love for over 18 years !
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 CONTRIBUTORS
 Contributor Paul E . Kandarian enjoyed yukking it up online with the Providence Laughter Club [ Current ] doing laughter yoga so much , his face literally hurt . When he doesn ’ t have the giggles , he ’ s an actor and has popped up on local TV screens in various commercials where , if not laughing , he ’ s at least smiling .
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 Our Family Our Business
 Supporting our local businesses is important now more than ever ; check out these family owned businesses in our area .
 Scott Laudati [“ Garbage Fish : A Love Story ”] plans to perfect his bluefish recipe this summer when the schools return to Jamestown . He also recommends Narragansett Bay oysters from Gardner ’ s Wharf . He is the author of poetry books Hawaiian Shirts in the Electric Chair ( Cephalo Press ) and Camp Winapooka ( Bone Machine , Inc .).
 She personally interviews and screens her clients prior to her experienced hands defining a match
 Both men and women are guaranteed to meet potential partners
 Hand crafted matches , no computer program or software
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 Ask the Expert
 Take a look at some top-tier tips and tricks from an array of local home professionals .
 “ The Avco was among the most luxurious modes of road travel in 1979 and lovingly christened the Dodge Mahal ,” says photographer Ryan Conaty [“ Stick Tight ”]. “ Being a wicked motorhead , I was drawn to its power plant , a big block Dodge 440 . My wife , Megan , a producer of environmental podcasts , wasn ’ t thrilled with its six miles-per-gallon mileage .”
 George F . Baker III , who designed this month ’ s cover , describes himself as a conversation creator , muralist and illustrator . “ I ’ m excited to showcase the treasures we find when we pay attention to how our trash is disposed of ,” he says about “ Talking Trash .” �
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