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South Kingstown Schools Outperform State Average | South Kingstown and Washington County Faces Declining Home Affordability

Issue #021

19 Oct

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

👉 Meet Wakefield Chiropractic 👈

🎸 Glenn Dewell and the Usual Suspects: A Benefit for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank

📅 The Big Event List

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

🏠 South Kingstown and Washington County Faces Declining Home Affordability

🎓 South Kingstown Schools Outperform State Average in RICAS Scores

🎣 Rhode Island DEM Cracks Down on Poaching: Violator Caught Exceeding Fishing Limits

⚽️ Rhode Island and Brown Battle to Intense Scoreless Draw; Rodriguez Shines in Goal

🏫 South Kingstown High School Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

🏛️ Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

Wakefield Chiropractic

Introducing Wakefield Chiropractic, a premier healthcare destination located in the heart of South Kingstown. Owned and operated by the renowned Dr. Graham MacAulay DC, this chiropractic center opened its doors on October 2nd in the historic Old Mill Building at 10 High Street in Wakefield.

Dr. Graham MacAulay, a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, practiced chiropractic care in San Jose for over 25 years. After a memorable family quarantine trip across Rhode Island, Dr. MacAulay and his family fell in love with the charm of Wakefield. A few months later, he sold his long-standing San Jose practice and relocated with his family and pets to embrace the small-town life.

Wakefield Chiropractic specializes in an array of treatments catering to various conditions such as back pain, neck pain, disc disorders, and work or sports injuries. Dr. MacAulay's extensive experience ensures a customized treatment plan tailored to individual patient needs. Methods range from manual 'hands-on' therapy, soft tissue therapy, to advanced treatments like therapeutic ultrasound and electrical muscle stimulation.

- Over 25 years of professional experience.
- A personalized approach catering to individual patient needs.
- Advanced treatments with state-of-the-art equipment.
- Deep-rooted community ties with a commitment to the well-being of Wakefield's residents.

Dr. MacAulay is not just a chiropractor; he's a member of the South Kingstown community. With passions ranging from golf, tennis, and alpinism to cooking and skiing, he relishes the small-town connections he grew up with in Alberta. As he establishes himself in Rhode Island, Dr. MacAulay is eager to connect with fellow residents and support their wellness journeys.

For further information, to learn more about Dr. MacAulay, or to book an appointment:

- Website: www.WakefieldChiropractic.com
- Phone: 401-515-5552
- Email: [email protected]

For those unfamiliar with chiropractic care, it's a holistic approach focusing on the spine, muscles, joints, and related nervous systems. Through various treatments, chiropractors alleviate pain and improve mobility. Consider Wakefield Chiropractic for a holistic approach to your healthcare needs.

Glenn Dewell and the Usual Suspects: A Benefit for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank

📅 Date: October 22, 2023
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Java Madness

Join us for an afternoon of music, community, and giving at Java Madness! Featuring performances by Glenn Dewell, Pete Vendettuoli, Richard Sage, Richard Ribb, Harry Lawton, the Berger Boys, and other surprise guests. As we groove to the rhythms, we aim to make a difference in our community.

We'll be collecting monetary donations for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, to support this worthy cause.

Can't make it to the event? No worries! You can still make a difference by donating directly to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank via our dedicated JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/south-kingstown-insider

Your support can help ensure that no one goes hungry in our community. Come for the music, stay for the cause! We look forward to seeing you there!

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South Kingstown and Washington County Faces Declining Home Affordability

Homeownership in Narragansett, South Kingstown, and other parts of Washington County is becoming less affordable, according to a new report from ATTOM.

The study found that 99% of counties analyzed showed homes and condos being less affordable than historical averages. Factors like Federal Reserve interest rate hikes have driven up mortgage costs.

Washington County's median home cost was $565,000. Average wage earners would need to earn $59,228 annually and spend 66.3% of their income on mortgages to afford such a home.

The report also highlighted a 5% decrease in median home sale prices in the county and an increase in homeownership expenses by 35%.

South Kingstown Schools Outperform State Average in RICAS Scores

In 2023, Rhode Island's elementary and middle school students' standardized test scores saw a slight increase but still lag behind pre-pandemic levels.

The state's proficiency rates were 30% for Math and 33.1% for English Language Arts.

Local South Kingstown schools outperformed the state average:
Broad Rock Middle School scored 55.5% in Math and 49.1% in English
West Kingston Elementary School had 47.3% in Math and 43.2% in English
Matunuck Elementary scored 62.0% in Math and 55.2% in English
Peace Dale Elementary recorded 44.4% in Math and 47.1% in English.

Rhode Island DEM Cracks Down on Poaching: Violator Caught Exceeding Fishing Limits

Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management (DEM) warns about poaching and fishing regulations after an anonymous tip led them to a violator.

The individual was found hiding fish over the daily limit in the bushes. Potential charges include possession of undersized and oversized striped bass, exceeding possession limits, and possession of undersized tautog.

DEM emphasizes the importance of following fishing regulations for the health of the fisheries. Environmental Police Officers are actively monitoring compliance along Rhode Island's coastline.

RAMS

Rhode Island and Brown Battle to Intense Scoreless Draw; Rodriguez Shines in Goal

Rhode Island and Brown football teams played to a scoreless draw on Tuesday night, with both teams missing multiple scoring opportunities.

The game's intensity surged in the last 20 minutes, with close calls from both sides.

Rhode Island's Edu Rodriguez displayed impressive goalkeeping, making key saves to ensure the draw.

Inside the game stats: Rhode Island recorded its seventh shutout this season, the most since 2019. The team also noted its 11th tie in the last 30 matches over two seasons. Edu Rodriguez made three saves in the match, marking his fifth shutout this year. Rhode Island outshot Brown with 12 to 10 attempts.

REBELS

Girls Soccer

South Kingstown 2, East Greenwich 2

The Rebels secured goals with Addison Strom, assisted by Celine Barbera, and Bella DiGoia, assisted by Alex Smith. Goalkeeper Abbie O’Rourke made 12 saves for South Kingstown. South Kingstown’s current record stands at 5-5-4.

South Kingstown High School Varsity

Upcoming home games for Varsity

Girls Tennis - October 19th, 5PM @ Broad Rock Middle School
Boys Soccer - October 19th, 6PM @ Curtis Corner Middle School
Boys Football - October 21st, 12PM @ Curtis Corner Middle School
Girls Soccer - October 23rd, 6PM @ Curtis Corner Middle School

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