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Dear Heavenly Father I know that you love me even though I have broken your laws. I have heartfelt sorrow for my sins and I ask that you forgive my sins and direct my life. I believe Jesus shed his blood and died for my sins, was buried and was bodily raised to life on the third day. I

BY JENNIFER COATES

If you are ever fortunate enough to pass through the doors of the Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux, there are a few things you should expect:

One, you should expect to feel completely at home ~ man, woman, child. You are home when you are here.

Two, you should expect to see others just like you ~ gay, straight, or any other way you identify. No one is excluded here.

Three, you should expect to see a volunteer clergy who receive no compensation for their dedication, service, and commitment to their congregation.

Four, you should expect to see women serving alongside their male counterparts as ordained Deacons, Ministers and even married Priests.

Five, you should expect to see divorcees partaking in all the rituals and blessings that their married and single friends enjoy.

Six, you should expect

a welcoming hand, an outstretched arm, an embrace, and an invitation to return.

The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux is an inclusive Catholic Community that functions outside the jurisdiction of Rome. As Father Charles Vohs, the congregation’s Priest explains, this is a faith community whose mission it is to reclaim those whose experiences have left them feeling marginalized by the traditional Catholic Church. The church is a haven for those whose abiding faith in the teachings of Jesus Christ have not always been in alignment with their lifestyles, leaving them feeling estranged, conflicted, and often unwanted. Father Chuck would say to those who feel left on the fringes of their faith ~ come, you are a Child of God and you are welcome here. Come to be replenished, edified, supported, and uplifted.

A quick peruse of the chapel’s website best sums up the church’s mission:

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

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

To celebrate this sacred Easter season of year, Father Chuck invites all to attend their weekly study of the book The Universal Christ (available on Amazon) by Richard Rohr. Every Thursday evening at 7:00pm with a final meeting on the evening of Holy Thursday, participants will read this insightful book, chapter by chapter. For more details, check the church website at www.go1500.org.

Please come to “Saint T’s”, located at 1500 Main Street in West Warwick. Services are every Sunday at 10:30, either in person or via Zoom. Feel free to call 401-680-9076 or email stocc1500@gmail. com for more information. The website is also a great resource, visit them at www. go1500.org.

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Cabaret dinnerware

To attract western travelers to Japan, the government of Japan commissioned American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) to design the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. Wright’s all-encompassing designs for his buildings included almost every item, including dinnerware.

Known as the Cabaret pattern, this porcelain dinnerware was designed for the Cabaret Dining Room of the Imperial Hotel, which opened in 1923. The circular art-deco-inspired design was Wright’s interpretation of champagne bubbles overflowing across the place settings. The strategically placed red on the cup’s rim has been suggested to conceal lipstick prints from women drinking from the coffee cups.

The dinnerware was originally produced by Japan’s Noritake company with reproductions made by Tiffany. The Imperial Hotel was demolished in 1968, but its entrance and lobby have been preserved and can be visited at Japan’s Meiji-mura, an open-air architectural museum and park.

But hand-painted trim could wash off. Most vintage and antique porcelain is safe. If you are not sure, test a piece. It’s the heat that causes the problems. New dishwashers will clean dishes you haven’t rinsed and save you time, but surface paint that is not under a glaze will come off with repeated use. * * *

TIP: Don’t clean coins. Collectors want coins with the patina unchanged. * * *

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I treat my grandmother’s dinner dishes and silverware like my everyday pieces and put them in the microwave and dishwasher if I use them at a holiday dinner? A:If you have a dishwasher that is less than 10 years old, it probably washes most things safely. Exceptions include vintage, hollow-handled dinner knives, which can be a problem because old ones are sometimes filled with a substance that melts, and the knife blades loosen or turn. This also can happen to knives made with a stainless blade and different material for the handle. Don’t wash your silver plate with any other metal tableware, or you can get a chemical reaction. Any dishes with metallic gold trim (it will spark) or metallic silver (the heat may turn the trim gray and poisonous) should not go in the microwave. Factory-made dishes should be OK; the decoration was put under clear glaze.

CURRENT PRICES

Decoy, swan, wooden head and neck, carved, canvas over wire body, wood base, painted, white, black beak, early 20th century, $250.

Game box, opens to checkerboard, backgammon interior, papier-mache, black lacquer, mother-of-pearl inlay, gilt highlights, storage compartment, ivory game pieces, red and white, four dice cups, Victorian, England, c. 1860, 3 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches, $563.

Advertising clock, “Chrysler MoPar Parts Accessories,” round, yellow center with red border, Arabic numerals, printed, milk glass, domed glass cover, chrome surround, pressed paper back, electric, 14 3/4 inches, $756.

Looking to declutter, downsize or settle an estate? Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2022 by Terry and Kim Kovel has the resources you’re looking for. © 2023 King Features Synd.,

A set of six cups of Cabaret dinnerware sold at a Palm Beach Modern auction for $585.

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• On March 27, 1909, fingerprint evidence was used to solve a murder case for the first time. The world’s first official Fingerprint Bureau had already been created in Scotland Yard in 1901, while the first Fingerprint Bureau debuted in Calcutta, India, in 1897.

• On March 29, 1943, Americans who had already been subjected to the rationing of gasoline were given books allowing them to purchase only set amounts of meat, cheese, butter and cooking oils per month as well.

• On March 31, 1943, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first musical, “Oklahoma!” (originally titled “Away We Go”), debuted on Broadway. Based on the 1931 play “Green Grow the Lilacs” by Lynn Riggs, the beloved theatrical staple about a young farmgirl named Laurey and her two suitors continues to be produced across the country.

• On April 2, 1992, mob boss John Gotti, aka the “Teflon Don,” was finally convicted in New York of racketeering, murder, obstruction of justice, hijacking, illegal gambling, extortion, tax evasion and loan sharking, thanks largely to the testimony of a former high-ranking Mafia member. Gotti received a life sentence without the possibility of parole, and died in prison in 2002.

• On April 1, 1999, David Smith was arrested and charged with originating the “Melissa” email virus, which infected more than a million computers worldwide and caused more than $80 million in damage.

• On March 28, 2000, racial tensions showed no signs of abating in the African country of Zimbabwe as President Robert Mugabe pushed forward with his plan to remove Zimbabwean farms from white ownership. The latest death occurred when a white farmer was shot by squatters occupying his land.

• On March 30, 2011, Peru welcomed the return of hundreds of Inca artifacts with a lavish ceremony after they’d been out of the country for nearly a century. The items were taken from the ancient site of Machu Picchu and held at Yale University, prompting the Peruvian government to launch an extended campaign against the school, insisting the artifacts had only been on loan. ©

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Spring is the perfect season for home improvement as it presents many opportunities for first-time homebuyers and experienced homeowners to be more thorough when it comes to maintenance. As the weather warms up, you’ll find plenty of indoor and outdoor projects that can improve the functionality of your home and boost its curb appeal while also avoiding unpleasant surprises.

“Many homeowners perform spring cleaning tasks to freshen up and declutter their homes, but it’s also crucial to tackle important maintenance tasks,” said Viviane Essex, merchant at The Home Depot. “For most people, their home is their biggest investment. The Home Depot’s Home Services can help homeowners with routine repairs and installation projects that provide comfort, safety and most importantly, peace of mind.”

Don’t know where to start? The Home Depot’s Home Services has provided a helpful spring maintenance checklist. Here are three items you can check off your to-do list to make sure your home’s internal systems and external features run smoothly.

1. Schedule seasonal maintenance on your HVAC system

Your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system is crucial to keeping your home cozy in the winter and cool during the summer. Most systems have a lifetime of 10 to 20 years, and efficiency can drastically decrease as your equipment gets older.

If your HVAC system is working harder and not performing as well as it should, it may be time to replace it. Book a consultation with a certified professional who can

inspect your existing system, make recommendations and give you an estimate for a new system. Not only will it help improve your home’s air quality, but it will also keep your family comfortable all season long.

2. Maintain, repair or replace your water heater

Water is used throughout your entire home, from showering and bathing to cooking and watering your lawn. To ensure you are using quality water, you’ll need to inspect, replace and repair your water heater. Make sure to check “inspecting your water heater” off your spring cleaning list. Keep an eye out for any water buildup around your water heater, water-quality issues or small plastic pieces from your fixtures that can affect your water supply.

Also, look out for changes in water temperature or temperature duration, a broken pilot light, noise in your unit or pipes, or the smell of gas around your water heater. If you notice any of these signs, your water heater may be failing and need to be repaired or replaced.

3. Spruce up the outside of your home

The exterior of your home is just as important to inspect and repair as the interior. Your windows are an especially visible part of your home that need careful attention.

During winter, you may feel drafts or frequently see condensation on your windows. As the seasons change, you may notice cracking or peeling around window exteriors. These are signs that it may be time to replace your windows.

This spring, book a window replacement. Windows should be inspected by a licensed professional every 20-25 years to see if they need to be replaced. No matter what windows you choose, a new highquality window with thick, insulated glass is more energy efficient than older single-pane windows. Best of all, new windows can also improve your home’s appearance.

Another external item to inspect this spring is your garage door. You may not think your garage door needs regular maintenance, but just like a car, it needs regular tune-ups. Small issues can quickly turn expensive down the line. Also, some garage door problems can pose a safety hazard and cause serious injury.

Depending on the age and condition of your garage door, it may be time to replace it. Replacing your garage door can improve the look of your home and increase its market value.

Finally, consider installing a new fence around your property. Fences provide privacy and security. They can help keep children and pets safe inside your yard, while also keeping out unwanted animals and trespassers. This decorative element also provides protection around an outdoor space, like a pool or garden.

For all your indoor and outdoor spring-cleaning projects, you can find help at The Home Depot’s Home Services. Their installers can help you choose the material and style that best fits your property and needs.

All certified service providers are local, licensed, insured and background checked. To learn more and book appointments to spruce up your home this spring, visit HomeDepot.com/Services.

Spring Cleaning

Don’t Toss That ‘Junk,’ It May Be Valuable!

It’s time to hit the garage, basement, attic and closets for that age-old task of spring cleaning!

Before hauling unwanted possessions to the curb, you may be surprised to learn they might be valuable -- especially if you have sports cards and memorabilia gathering dust.

With prices of sports cards rising in recent years, take time to determine if yours are valuable and how to best sell them.

“Older sports cards and memorabilia aren’t just highly collectible; they can be worth lots of money. Recent sales of scarce vintage cards have topped anywhere from thousands of dollars to tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands.

And really rare cards can go higher,” says Al Crisafulli, Auction Director at Love of the Game Auctions, an internet sports auction house that helps families identify and sell valuable items.

Crisafulli has assisted people in selling such keepsakes as a grandparent’s autograph collection and an uncle’s childhood baseball cards, for tens of thousands of dollars. In one life-changing event, he helped a family determine that a baseball bat that spent decades protecting their home was used by Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig -and Love of the Game Auctions sold it for almost half a million dollars. Today, that bat could bring more than a million dollars.

The key is understanding what makes old sports collectibles valuable. To help, Crisafulli is sharing some tips:

Older is Usually Pricier

Cards from the 1960s and earlier are collectible, and those from before the 1940s can be worth a lot of money, especially those depicting stars. Do you have cards of Hall of Famers, such as Mickey Mantle, Babe Ruth, Honus Wagner or Ty Cobb? Even non-stars from the early days of a sport can be worth big bucks, especially if the cards have no creases and retain sharp corners and original gloss.

If you have very old cards from the 1880s through the 1930s, look for tobacco, gum and candy brands, such as Old Judge, Piedmont, Sweet Caporal, Goudey or American Caramel.

If you want to sell sports items for the most money, consider a specialty auction, such

as Love of the Game, which has the expertise to properly research sports ephemera and maintains bidder lists of collectors specializing in sports. More information is available at loveofthe gameauctions.com.

Postcards and Photographs

We all have keepsakes of vacation destinations, but most aren’t valuable. However, photographs and postcards depicting

sports stars and ballparks can be significant. Look for early “real photo” postcards from the 1900s through the 1940s, which are photographs printed on postcard backs.

As with sports cards, star power matters, so preserve those Babe Ruths as opposed to images of your great grandma’s baby cousin onceremoved. And when it comes to photos, look for old markings on the back, such as photographer, publication and

date stamps.

Memorabilia

Set aside old advertising posters depicting sports stars and food, tobacco or sporting goods brands. Ads from magazines aren’t valuable, but those used as store displays and for other marketing purposes can be pricey. Tin signs from the 1960 and earlier can be highly prized, but reproductions aren’t.

Your family’s sporting goods, such as balls, gloves and bats, can be valuable. Pre-1950s uniforms and catcher’s masks, helmets and other equipment are highly collected, especially when endorsed by star players. Top condition brings the highest prices, but even used equipment can be valuable.

“The golden rule is the older the sports card or item, the more valuable it usually is. Pre-1975 pieces start to get interesting and are worth researching,” says Crisafulli.

Don’t just clean out your “junk” this spring, examine it closely to potentialy maximize its value.

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CORNERSTONE OF FAITH UMC MARCH SOUP SALE

Cornerstone of Faith UMC, 1081 Main Street (next to the old Police Station), Coventry, will hold a Soup Sale on March 25 from 12-3PM featuring 4 kinds of soup. Suggested donation is $4/person. All are welcome!

AARP CHAPTER 2210 LOBSTER BAKE & FOXWOODS TRIP

AARP Chapter 2210 has planned a Lobster Bake at Cap’n Jack’s & Foxwoods Casino trip for April 18. Bus pickup from the Exit 19 Park & Ride on Hopkins Hill Road at 10AM, return time is approximately 6PM. Cost is $119/person. For more information call Maureen at 828-5188. Final payment due by March 28.

EASTER HAM RAFFLE

Sgts. David Langevin & Armand Boudreau Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 449, 197 Providence Street, West Warwick, will hold an Easter Ham Raffle on April 1 beginning at 7PM. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. There will be many prizes of Easter Hams, Easter Baskets, Food Baskets, Household Goods, Gift Certificates and more. All are invited. Call 828-9715 for information.

RI DAHLIA SOCIETY MEETING

The RI Dahlia Society will have a meeting on April 2 at the Cold Spring Community Center, 30 Beach Street in North Kingstown, doors open at 1PM. An educational Program begins at 1:30PM, titled “Art of the Dahlia: A Beginners Guide to Showing Dahlias”, followed by a brief business meeting. Refreshments will be served. Open to the Public. For Membership and other info, visit rhodeislanddahliasociety.org

HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)

Have trouble paying your heating bill? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income eligible families pay their heating bills. The HEAP is a Primary Grant that is sent directly to your utility company or fuel provider, and it will be credited on your bill. You don’t need to have an unpaid bill, you can either rent or own your home, and must meet current gross income guidelines. Please call 732-4660, Ext. 175 for more information.

TOPS MEETING

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) #38 meets Thursday mornings at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Pierce Street in East Greenwich (lower level). Weigh-in begins at 9:30AM, the meeting begins at 10AM. The meeting will last no more than one hour, beginning to end. They welcome new members at any time. At the side parking lot, you will see a set of doors. Enter, stairs to lower level are in front of you. Donations of canned goods are welcome. For more information, call Joan Tinkham at 401-739-5322.

ONGOING FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT VETERANS

The High 5 Pantry at Flat River Tavern, 2260 Flat River Road in Coventry will have an ongoing Food Drive to benefit local Veterans. Please drop off your non-perishable donations anytime during their normal business hours. Call 407-2121 with any questions.

BINGO AT KNOTTY OAK VILLAGE

Knotty Oak Village Community Hall Bingo is back!! Bingo to be held at 14 Manchester Circle, Coventry on Saturdays at 4PM - doors open at 3PM. Snacks & beverages will be available for purchase.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

Coventry Public Library resumes their regular hours: MondayWednesday 9AM-8PM, Thursday-Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 12-4PM.

COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY BINGO

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be 18 years or older to play.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST WARWICK HEAVENLY HEART FOOD PANTRY

First Baptist Church of West Warwick, 1613 Main Street, has their Heavenly Heart Food Pantry open to all from 11AM-2PM on the 1st Saturday of every month.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD

The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry is looking for individuals interested in becoming Tour Guides for the season. The Homestead, also known as “Spell Hall”, was built by Nathanael Greene in 1770 and has been authentically restored as a Museum dedicated to his memory. Tour Guides will learn about Gen. Greene, his family, and life in the 18th Century. Experience is not necessary. All information will be provided and scheduling is flexible. For more information, please email nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com Visit us at nathanaelgreenehomestead.org

SATURDAY GRAB & GO WEEKLY MEALS

Are you or is someone you know an elder in Coventry or West Warwick? St. Vincent de Paul Society is offering a warm meal from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a delivery or pick up of a warm meal, please call 828-3090 before 3PM on Wednesdays. If picking up your meal, please go to the OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between 11AM-12PM on Saturday.

TECH HELP HOUR AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering Tech Help Hour every other Wednesday at 3PM. Sign up to receive up to 15 minutes of one-on-one tech help! There will be multiple staff and volunteers available to assist with light tech help. Staff cannot fix hardware issues. For more information, or to register, email anne@wwpl.org or call 828-3750, Ext. 5.

“THE LORD’S SUPPER”

AT CORNERSTONE OF FAITH UMC

Cornerstone of Faith UMC, 1081 Main Street, Coventry, will hold a supper on March 25 from 5-6PM in the Church Hall. All are welcome to attend. Donations appreciated.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE

SPOTLIGHT: KILL A WATT POWER METER

Coventry Public Library has a power meter available to borrow ìto accurately measure power consumption of household appliances and to determine the actual cost of power consumed. The unit will also project, in real time, the cost of continued use of the appliance in time periods of hour, day, week, month, and year.” For more information about borrowing the Kill A Watt power meter, stop by the Circulation Desk or call 8229100 and press 1.

HOPE LIBRARY HOURS

Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope, is open on Mondays & Fridays from 10AM-5PM, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10AM-8PM & Saturdays from 10AM-2PM. The Library is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 821-7910.

CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WANTED

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking Cribbage Players for Thursdays at 1PM. If you want to learn, there is someone who can teach you on Fridays at 1PM. Call 822-9175 for more information.

FREE TAX AID AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

AARP is offering free income tax preparation for RI residents at the West Warwick Public Library every Tuesday morning from February 7-April 11. To make an appointment, visit the Reference Desk or call 828-3750, Ext. 1 for more information.

RIPTA BUS

PASSES

A Representative from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry on March 29 from 10AM12PM. The fee is $10. People 65 & older or people with disabilities will need current State picture ID, Medicaid Card dated 2019 or newer, Food Stamp Award Letter and/or Social Security Award Letter.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

The Senior Companion Program trains volunteers to serve isolated older adults in their own homes, Adult Day Centers & other community sites. Senior Companions are matched with a resident in need of socialization and companionship and will serve for 4 hours, 1 day/week at no cost to the participant. For more information, call Lynn at 822-9125.

VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED

The Paine House, 7 Station Street in Coventry is looking for volunteer Tour Guides to share this unique historical site with the general public. Can you spare a few hours once or twice a month? All training and materials will be provided, no special skills required. This opportunity is suitable for High School students to adults. Training classes for the 2022 season will begin soon. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 or email info@ westernrihistory.org

PROJECT HAND UP

Project Hand Up is a supplemental program provided for working people and elderly in the community to be able to affordably shop for groceries for a suggested donation. They are located at 15 Factory Street in West Warwick. Suggested donation is $6 for 3 bags of groceries. HOURS: If you are 60 & older or a Veteran (Veteran Card required), you can shop on any day regardless of your last name. Tuesdays 3-5PM for anyone with the last name that begins with A-K, Thursdays 3-5PM for last names beginning with L-Z & Fridays 3-4:30PM for anyone who missed their shopping day. Picture ID’s required, one purchase per family, trunks must be cleaned out to allow for groceries. Please visit projecthandup. net or find them on Facebook for more information.

JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 13, CENTREVILLE

Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-523-5723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.

PAWTUXET VALLEY ROTARY CLUB

The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club is looking for individuals or businesses who are interested in helping the local communities of West Warwick, Coventry & West Greenwich! For more information please email pvrotaryevents@gmail. com or call 401-589-1321.

CHURCH OF CHRIST GIVING CLOSET

The Giving Closet of the church of Christ, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Lower Level Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge), West Greenwich, will be open every Wednesday from 123PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

PVPHS HOSTING PRESENTATION BY DR. PAUL O’MALLEY

The Pawtuxet Valley Preservation & Historical Society, 1679 Main Street, West Warwick, will host a Presentation by Dr. Paul O’Malley, Assistant Professor at Providence College, on March 25 at 2PM. Dr. O’Malley will speak about the complicated history of Ireland’s ties to the British Commonwealth and the efforts by part of the country to extricate itself from British rule. The title of this discussion is “The Irish War of Independence between 1919 and 1921 that lead to the Irish Civil War of 1922-1923. This Presentation is free and open to the public. Please call Cecilia at 821-1078 with any questions.

MEN’S GROUP AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry will host a Men’s Group on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1PM in the Mealsite.

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Tomato soup, Swedish meatballs, rice pilaf, zucchini and carrots, multi-grain bread, fresh fruit. Option: Seafood salad plate. Minestrone soup, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw, baked beans, whole wheat roll, oatmeal cookie. Option: Meatball sandwich. Clam chowder (white), fish cake, Spanish rice, mixed vegetables, sliced bread, fruit. Option: Chicken salad plate.

Potato leek soup, chicken cacciatore, black beans and rice, whole wheat roll, fruit. Option: Chicken sandwich on whole wheat roll. Southern Brunswick stew, cole slaw, corn bread, mixed fruit. Option: Seafood salad on wheat roll.

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Tomato soup, Swedish meatballs, rice pilaf, zucchini and carrots, dessert. Option: Seafood salad plate.

Minestrone soup, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw, baked beans, dessert. Option: Meatball sandwich. White clam chowder, fish cake, Spanish rice, mixed vegetables, dessert. Option: Chicken salad plate.

Potato leek soup, chicken cacciatore, black beans and rice, mixed vegetables, dessert. Option: Chicken salad on wheat roll. South Brunswick stew, cole slaw, corn bread. Option: Seafood salad on wheat.

TREASURES

On March 5, 1770, five years prior to the start of the American Revolution was the so-called Boston Massacre. A Boston mob surrounded a lone British sentry. The guard was called out and shots were fired leading to five being killed and six wounded. There is a lot published and on the internet for a more in depth history, so I won’t go into that. But does anything survive from that horrible event?

The answer to that question is yes. In the collection of the Massachusetts Historical Society are the two fired musket balls in a frame with a note next to each. One states “This ball was fired by the British Troops under Captain Preston in State Street on the 5th day of March 1770, went through the shutter of Edw. Payne’s office and through the partition and into the entry” and the other “This ball was fired by the British troops under Capt. Preston in State Street on the 5th day of March, 1770, and went

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through the arm of Edw. Payne, Esq. and broke a small bone of the arm and then went into the door-post.”

In a deposition, Payne mentioned what transpired and that a few guns had gone off “after which three or four more went off in the same manner; at which time a ball passed through the deponent’s right arm.” Payne, being right-handed had to sign the deposition with his left hand. The shots are also mentioned in the court proceedings when a ballistics study was done for the trials of Captain Preston and his men.

It seems the ball were kept by Payne and passed down to one of his sons who wrote the notes in the early 19th century and framed the artifacts. Searching for the history of these artifacts was tough, but they ended up with a collector in New Jersey and were donated to the Massachusetts Historical Society in the 1940s.

About five years ago, I went to the historical society with some

friends to study them. We carefully removed them from the frame and weighed each of them. They fell right in the weight range that British musket balls should be. They also still have pieces of the wood from striking Payne’s office imbedded in them.

A year after we sat down and studied the balls, we did a livefire ballistics study trying to figure out as close as we could the velocity that they struck Payne and his office. We did numerous tests over a three-day period that are now published for archaeologists and historians.

For such a politically important event with such loss of life, where we have propaganda printed by Paul Revere and clockmaker Jonathan Mulliken and many other published books, it’s incredible the only objects to survive are two mangled lead balls. But as simple and ugly as they are, they have an important story to tell.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And ,while you’d love to deal with it immediately, it’s best to get more information to support your case.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a baffling situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Some unsettling facts about a past situation could come to light. And ,while you’d love to deal with it immediately, it’s best to get more information to support your case.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t be discouraged or deterred by a colleague’s negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be helpful when you finally get around to finalizing your plan.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Ignore that sudden attack of “modesty” and step up to claim the credit you so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of people are proud of you and want to share in your achievements.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A straightforward approach to a ba ing situation is best. Don’t allow yourself to be drawn into an already messy mass of tangles and lies. Deal with it and move on.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A financial “deal” that seems to be just right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than substance. Get an expert’s advice to help you check it out.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool or even rude attitude from someone who is close to you. Asking them for an explanation could reveal a misunderstanding that you were completely unaware of.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Don’t be discouraged or deterred by a colleague’s negative opinion about your ideas. It could actually prove to be helpful when you nally get around to nalizing your

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, and not just an opinion, it’s best not to step into a family dispute involving a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers.

plan.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Ignore that sudden attack of “modesty” and step up to claim the credit you so rightly earned. Remember: A lot of people are proud of you and want to share in your achievements.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An awkward situation presents the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. But a courteous and considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calmer, less tense atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week’s end.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Unless you have sound knowledge, and not just an opinion, it’s best not to step into a family dispute involving a legal matter, regardless of whom you support. Leave that to the lawyers.

friend or family member’s problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method -- and how and why it (usually!) works.

Lest we forget Tom Cruise, whose “Top Gun: Maverick” grossed upward of $1.4 billion, making it the 12th top grossing film of all time. “Maverick” falls behind No. 1 grosser “Avatar” ($2.9 billion), No. 2 “Avengers: Endgame” ($2.7 billion) and newcomer and No. 3 “Avatar: The Way Of Water” ($2.2 billion).

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A nancial “deal” that seems to be just right for you Leos and Leonas could be grounded more in gossamer than substance. Get an expert’s advice to help you check it out.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your approach to helping with a friend or family member’s problem could boomerang unless you take time to explain your method — and how and why it (usually!) works.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving them your answer.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An awkward situation presents the usually socially savvy Scorpian with a problem. But a courteous and considerate approach soon helps clear the air and ease communication.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Someone who gave you a lot of grief might ask for a chance for the two of you to make a fresh start. You need to weigh the sincerity of the request carefully before giving them your answer.

Cruise began shooting “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One” and “Dead Recknoning Part Two” back in February 2020, but they were shut down due to COVID and restarted shooting March 24, 2022. The films wrapped December 2022, with a total cost of $290 million. “Part One” opens July 2023 and “Part Two” opens June 2024. “Mission Impossible: Fallout” (2018) cost $178 million and grossed $791.7 million. Need we say more? ***

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Here’s a final word on Raquel Welch, who died Feb. 15 at 82. When she passed, the last vestige of the classic Hollywood sex symbol went with her. The many times I saw her, she created the kind of stir accorded with Elizabeth Taylor or Marlene Dietrich, and she was always beautiful, approachable, glamorous and — above all — classy.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could affect your judgment. Better to make your choices based on what you know now rather than what you might learn later.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of seeing the best in people and helping them live up to their potential.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Don’t ignore that suddenly cool or even rude attitude from someone who is close to you. Asking them for an explanation could reveal a misunderstanding that you were completely unaware of.

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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A calmer, less tense atmosphere prevails through much of the week, allowing you to restore your energy levels before tackling a new challenge coming up by week’s end.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Your approach to helping with a

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Too much fantasizing about an upcoming decision could a ect your judgment. Better to make your choices based on what you know now rather than what you might learn later.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of seeing the best in people and helping them live up to their potential.

Patricia Heaton (who filmed 209 episodes of “Everybody Loves Raymond” and 215 episodes of “The Middle,” before being disappointed by only 18 episodes of CBS’ “Carol’s Second Act”) is moving back into movies with the psychological thriller “The Beldham,” co-starring Corbin Bernsen. Heaton’s already completed “Mending the Line,” with Brian Cox, and “The Unbreakable Boy,” with Zachary Levi Bernsen has the upcoming HBO miniseries “White House Plumbers,” with Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Domhnall Gleeson and Lena Headey, as well as the Showtime series “The Curse,” starring Emma

In 1973, I was writing five columns a month for movie magazines, and I was taken by her stunning performance in “The Three Musketeers” (and said so in print). One night, while covering an “A list” party at a private club, I saw Raquel Welch walking toward me. She said, “Hi, you’ve been pointed out to me as Tony Rizzo.” I nodded that I was, and she continued, “I spend a small fortune on clipping services and have read several articles you’ve written praising my acting. I just wanted to thank you in person.” She extended her hand, then turned and walked away. I said, “Don’t let me down,” to which she replied: “Don’t worry I won’t!” Now that was class! © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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• Michael Jordan was nicknamed “Magic” in high school after Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson.

• In June 2022, the New York Public Library donated half a million books to kids under 18 so they could start their own personal book collections. Collecting and reading books has been found beneficial to learning, stress relief and even future success.

• And speaking of libraries, they’re not always just for books: The Buffalo Tool Library in Buffalo, New York, allows members to take out tools for home improvement, gardening and repair projects.

• Provincial law in Quebec prohibits a woman from taking her husband’s surname after marriage.

• Actor Morgan Freeman, after serving in the U.S. Air Force, got his first paid job in show business as a dancer at the 1964 World’s Fair.

• After having a double mastectomy in her senior years, the ever-outspoken Alice Lee Roosevelt Longworth, eldest child of President Theodore Roosevelt, took to referring to herself as “Washington’s only topless octogenarian.”

• Dolbear’s Law, which states the connection between air temperature and the rate at which crickets chirp, is accurate to within about one degree Fahrenheit for the field cricket.

• The Chinese video sharing and streaming site Bilibili used 1,500 drones to create a light show celebrating the first anniversary of the release of mobile game Princess Connect! Re:Dive, which was followed by a huge QR code to download the game.

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Prayer to the BLESSED VIRGIN

(Never known to fail). O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the sea, help me and show me here in, you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). ere are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times.) Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you. Grateful anks. AD