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OUR LADY OF CZENSTOCHOWA PARISH HOLIDAY BAZAAR Our Lady of Czenstochowa Parish, 222 MacArthur Boulevard, Coventry, will hold their Annual Holiday Bazaar on October 29 from 9AM-3PM. Breakfast served from 8:30-10AM, Polish & American food served from 11AM-2:30PM (or as long as it lasts). Enjoy raffles, children’s booth, crafts, theme baskets, Bake Shop, “Cookie Bingo” & more! Frozen Polish food is available from 9AM until it’s gone. Admission is free. Call 821-7991 or visit olcsvp.org for more information.

EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR Emanuel Lutheran Church, 9 New London Avenue (Joyful Noise), West Warwick, will be holding a Craft Fair & Bazaar on Saturday, November 11 from 9AM-3PM & Sunday, November 12 from 12-3PM. There will be baby items, bird houses, candles, dried flower items, gnomes, handmade bags, jewelry, raffle baskets, lunch & Bake Shop, plus much more!

CORNERSTONE OF FAITH UMC SEASONS GREETINGS CRAFT SHOW Cornerstone of Faith United Methodist Church, 1081 Main Street, Coventry is holding their Seasons Greetings Craft Show on November 18 from 9AM-2PM. Vendor spaces $25. Call 486-3719 for application.

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Seizure-Like Reactions Pose the Question of Epilepsy DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband experienced seizure-like episodes without tonic/clonic body movements in high altitude. These episodes occured while he was traveling, being physically active in Colorado and skiing in France. Both episodes happened at least 12 hours after physical activity. Our general physician back home felt that these were not true seizures, instead a reaction to possibly being dehydrated in high altitudes.

A vast amount of testing resulted in nothing unusual going on with his cardiovascular system or his brain.

But just recently, he had another episode two days after being active, hydrating at sea level and banging his head — with more body movement this time.

I have been researching online, and seizure-like reactions seem to occur due to electrolyte imbalances.

It is very hard to get to a neurologist without an excessive wait time. Do you think anti-seizure medications are warranted? — S.S. ANSWER: It’s important to separate a seizure (which anyone can get if there is enough stress to the brain) from epilepsy, a condition where the person is susceptible to recurring seizures. For it to be considered epilepsy, a person generally needs at least two unprovoked seizures (with no unusual stress to the brain) at least 24 hours apart. Only epilepsy is treated with long-term anti-seizure medicines.

There is indeed a risk of developing seizures while at a high altitude. In addi-

tion, there are many other conditions that can provoke a seizure. You mentioned electrolyte imbalance, but sodium (too much or too little) as well as too little amounts of magnesium and calcium are among the most common. Low blood sugar is a frequent cause.

Some recreational drugs cause seizures, but withdrawal from drugs, especially alcohol, is more common. Metabolic diseases of the kidney and thyroid are also common. Sleep deprivation, brain injury (especially stroke, but also trauma), brain tumors and brain infections are all common triggers that your husband probably received an evaluation for.

Had it only been the first seizure, my advice likely would have been the same as your physician’s, although I probably would have suggested a consultation with an epileptologist (a neurologist with special expertise in seizures). Now that he has had a second — and unprovoked — seizure, my suspicion that he has epilepsy is much higher. (In hindsight, it’s clear that the first reaction really was a seizure.)

Most people experiencing their first seizure while at a high altitude were eventually found to have epilepsy after further testing, including an electroencephalogram (EEG). The high altitude doesn’t cause the seizure; it just increases the risk of a seizure in a person who has an underlying propensity for it. This may also occur with many medicines, especially those used for depression.

Your husband should see an epileptologist as soon as possible. I strongly feel that it’s unwise for nonexperts to prescribe anti-seizure drugs, except as a treatment until a patient can be seen by an expert. I have seen that done many times, and it is done improperly, at least according to the expert a patient eventually sees. Your husband needs a timely and comprehensive reevaluation. Epileptologists recognize that new onset seizures in an adult require a more timely appointment.

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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.

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ESTATE/YARD Royal Bayreuth pitcher with a devil SALE! and play17 Greene Street, Coventry: October 20 & 21, 8AM-4PM and October 22, 12-3PM. Vintage McCoy pottery, clocks, crystal, glassware, dishes, miscellaneous household items, some furniture. Lots of seasonal decor & decorations, etc.

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Playing cards provide innocent amusement: a game with friends, a magic trick to entertain a child, a round of solitaire to pass some time alone. So what’s a devil doing here?

This novelty pitcher made by Royal Bayreuth about 1930 has a body that looks like it’s made of playing cards and has a smiling devil figure for a handle. It sold for $250 at a Potter & Potter auction.

In the past, playing cards were seen as sinful, whether they were associated with gambling, divination or merely idle frivolity. (Do those friendly games, magic tricks or solitaire sessions sound less innocent now?)

In 1890, Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer published a book on the history of playing cards called “The Devil’s Picture-Books,” after a Puritan name for cards. According to one anecdote in the book, Columbus’s sailors brought decks of cards with them on their voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, but threw them overboard out of superstitious fear during bad weather. After the ships landed safely, the crew made themselves new cards out of tree leaves.

Later, even the Puritans approved of some card games if they had educational themes. Seeing playing cards as a sin doesn’t eliminate their appeal. In some cases, it may even contribute. *** I have seen different types of maple furniture, like “bird’seye maple,” “tiger maple” and others. What are the differences? Do they come from different varieties of trees? Do they affect the value or quality of the furniture?

Maple is a strong, sturdy wood that is popular for furniture.

Figured maple has naturally occurring variations in its grain pattern. The cause for these variations is not known, but environmental factors like climate, soil type, disease and injury to the tree may contribute. Bird’s-eye maple and tiger maple are two types of these patterns.

Others include spalted and quilted maple. Tiger maple is also known as

Can you resist anything but temptation? Buyers couldn’t resist this Royal Bayreuth pitcher with a devil and playing cards.

curly maple. Figuring does not mean a lower quality wood; in fact, figured maple is especially desirable for decorative pieces like furniture, crafts and musical instruments. Since the 19th century, inexpensive woods and other materials have been painted to imitate grain patterns, and naturally patterned wood adds to the value of a piece. *** TIP: Don’t use the popular aluminum foil and baking soda system to clean antique silver. It leaves the silver with an undesirable tin-looking color. *** CURRENT PRICES Clothing, dress, silk, allover black sequins, wide neck, 3/4 sleeves, tag with “Saint Laurent / Rive Gauche,” size small, $310.

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Real Estate Transactions Coventry ADDRESS 4 Paul Sprague Dr 6 Regis St 7 Nottingham Pl 11 York Dr 12 Lisas Way 13 Cheryl Ln 17 Long Pond Rd 21 Anthony St 34 Arnold Rd 34 Pine Ave 39 Edward St 51 Willow St 53 Knotty Oak Shrs 83 Wood Cove Dr 91 Read Ave 331 Harkney Hill Rd 707 Washington St

Cranston ADDRESS 7 Commercial St 7 Dartmouth Rd 16 E View Ave Lot 34-9 16 E View Ave Lot 35-9 17 Fairbanks St 17 Greenwood St 23 Eddy St 25 Sharon St Lot 6 32 Hamilton Rd 37 Amanda St 42 Sumner Ave Lot 60 42 Sumner Ave Lot 61 50 Park Ave Lot 2 50 Park Ave Lot 1 61 Waterman Ave Lot 125 61 Waterman Ave Lot 124 83 Freedom Dr Lot 81 94 Legion Way 98 Quail Hollow Rd 100 Hoffman Ave Lot B4 103 Elwyn St 108 Western Promenade 109 Mason Ave 124 Hazelton St Lot 242 124 Hazelton St Lot 241 162 Boylston Dr Lot 162 165 Park View Blvd 208 Greenwood St 214 Pontiac Ave 760 Reservoir Ave 764 Reservoir Ave

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Johnston

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SELLERS Vanarsdell, Christopher H Sollaccio, Susana M Lewis, Michelle and Lewis, James Pepin, Lisa L and Pepin, Wilfred J Gadouas Donald A Est and Lewis, Linda Hometown Amer Mgmt LLC Oliveira, Diane and Coelho, Paul Lavoie, Paul R and Lavoie, Patricia A Szarko, Glenn J and Szarko, Melissa L Vrmtg Asset T and Us Bank TNa Tr Decosta, Lisa J Lacroix, Kyle Danakos, Marguerite Difilippo, John J Allbee, Christopher A and Allbee, Mary C Leite, Robert A and Leite, Janet S Hanrahan, Edward

BUYERS Hilario, Bryan Marziale, Stefano J Ferrara, Amanda Cramer Sr, Gary P and Cramer, Rachelle L Johanson, Alana Onsrud, Michael and Onsrud, Kristine Long, Donna M Council Of Giants LLC Sin Limites LLC A Better View Prop LLC Eacueo 2nd, Michael A Hellested, Eric K Supreme Enterprise LLC Mcguire, Michael and Mcguire, Rachel Davis, Benjamin W Rahed Properties LLC Jasonapril LLC

DATE 9/22 9/28 9/28 9/22 9/22 9/28 9/22 9/21 9/21 9/22 9/22 9/25 9/28 9/27 9/29 9/29 9/27

PRICE $765,000 $375,000 $90,000 $380,000 $214,000 $285,000 $377,000 $175,000 $195,000 $312,375 $400,000 $351,000 $190,000 $680,000 $265,000 $435,000 $425,000

SELLERS Lestrange, Caroline M and Lestrange, Christopher M Dinerman Ft and Dinerman, Norman R Quality Invest LLC Quality Invest LLC Vigeant, Kerry Hollander, Eric and Jenkins, Delaney Calitri, Richard Landry, Rachel and Landry, Douglas Brennan Lee A Est and Manning, Franklin Schlageter Mary A Est and Schlageter, Margaret M Rodriguez, Jessica L Rodriguez, Jessica L Russell, Theodore W and Russell, Kelly L Russell, Theodore W and Russell, Kelly L Ortiz Invest LLC Ortiz Invest LLC Payton, David G and Zannini, Robert A Jacques, Justin and Jacques, Grace Duhamel 3rd, Joseph Robert B Kerfoot Relt and Kerfoot, Robert B Sabater, Joannie Maldonado, Kristine Persico, John J Testa, Carlo P and Kolenda, Daniel J Testa, Carlo P and Kolenda, Daniel J Zarrella, Mark and Zarrella, Julie-Anne Carreon, Jimmy Bells Rlty LLC Wilson, Linda 10 Out Of 10 Prop LLC 10 Out Of 10 Prop LLC

BUYERS Bush, Jill K and Bush, Dylan M A&m Prop LLC Bettis, Elisabeth A Bettis, Elisabeth A Equity TCo Shin, Kevin Urciuoli, Olivia Mandal, Prateek Vargas 2nd, David and Dias, Sara Sibielski, Rebecca E and Vieira, Luis A Acosta, Jonathan Acosta, Jonathan Rivera, Yesenia and Rodriguez, Francisco Rivera, Yesenia and Rodriguez, Francisco Heng, Michael Heng, Michael Bolano, Jonathan M and Bolano, Lissette Brisson, Larissa and Brisson, Michael Gustaitis, Michelle Sawislak-Berry Ft and Sawislak, Karen L Chavez, Jorge Panwar, Rashul Lorraine M & Michael P Gr Davis, Seth A and Davis, Gail F Davis, Seth A and Davis, Gail F Taglianetti, Dana R Geegbae, Bibian Lablanc, Emariela and Lablanc, Nathalie J&s Invest LLC 760 Reservoir Ave LLC 764 Reservoir Ave LLC

DATE 9/25 9/27 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/28 9/25 9/29 9/29 9/26 9/27 9/27 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/28 9/27 9/27 9/28 9/28 9/26 9/28 9/25 9/25 9/25 9/25 9/29 9/25 9/27 9/27

PRICE $350,000 $550,000 $325,000 $325,000 $210,000 $390,000 $160,000 $250,000 $393,000 $345,000 $405,000 $405,000 $402,000 $402,000 $530,000 $530,000 $405,000 $490,000 $424,000 $370,000 $335,000 $320,000 $450,000 $420,000 $420,000 $495,000 $425,000 $408,900 $387,000 $435,000 $440,000

Dyon, Daniel and Dyon, Bonnie Prewitt-Freilino, Jennifer and Prewitt-Freilino, Polly Ertl, Jeffrey A and Ertl, Stefania Singorelli, Alfred R and Singorelli, Heather Brown Virginia F Est and Viginia, Robet W Koczkodan, Vincent C

Cheswick 3rd, Edward J and Mcnew, Madilyn Gagne, Gary Tobin Ft and Howe, Susan M Kelly, Christopher S and Cummings, Constance A Dangelo, Rocco Housekey Properties LLC

9/28 9/29 9/29 9/27 10/2 9/29

$367,250 $365,000 $603,000 $459,000 $100,000 $295,000

Argus, Debra J Mastronardi, Diane M Paulino, Xiomara M Vacca, Troy C Robert Real Estate Inc and Kenco Realty LLC Oconnell Arthur J Est and Mason, Elaine Mehta, Avanish and Mehta, Promila Pine St LLC Cambio, Gregory E

Tsoumakas Jr, Charles G and Tsoumakas, Margaret J Karraz, Julien M Harriss-Lemmel, Heidi M Sanchez, Kiarsa Sousa, Darryl K and Pledoux, Tina L Your Choice Realty LLC Gandhi, Amar 207 Mendon Rd LLC Larsson, Elise C

10/3 9/29 9/29 10/2 9/28 9/27 9/29 9/29 9/27

$370,000 $118,000 $575,000 $595,000 $392,000 $375,000 $397,000 $325,000 $289,000

Warwick

1 Willow Glen Cir Lot 62 8 Viceroy Rd 10 Cooke Pl 11 Atlantic Ave Lot 420 11 Atlantic Ave Lot 421 12 Stanford St Lot 122 12 Stanford St Lot 123 14 Whippoorwill Rd 17 Daboll Ct Lot 15 17 Daboll Ct Lot 16 32 Belfort Ave Lot 111 32 Belfort Ave Lot 88 38 Bayonne Ave Lot D 38 Bayonne Ave Lot A 44 Palace Ave 50 Omaha Blvd 53 Oak Hill Ave 55 Waterman Ave 60 Inez Ave 64 Haverford Rd 66 Cottage St Lot 23 66 Cottage St Lot 32 66 Cottage St Lot 24 68 Jambray Ave 69 Overlook Dr 74 Vancouver Ave 80 Hazard Ave 82 Bay View Ave Lot 17 82 Bay View Ave Lot 18 85 Farnum Rd 99 Almy St Lot 99 99 Almy St Lot 96 105 Pheasant Ave 110 Overlook Dr Lot 155 110 Overlook Dr Lot 153 110 Overlook Dr Lot 154 111 Oak Tree Ave 115 Maple St Lot 63 115 Maple St Lot 61 115 Maple St Lot 64 115 Maple St Lot 62 115 Maple St Lot 65 122 Tiernan Ave 126 Varnum Dr 132 Parkview Ave Lot 53, 132 Parkview Ave Lot 51 132 Parkview Ave Lot 49 180 Audubon Rd 245 Lansdowne Rd 290 George Arden Ave Lot 45 290 George Arden Ave Lot 30 290 George Arden Ave Lot 29 290 George Arden Ave Lot 46 423 Harrington Ave Lot 151 423 Harrington Ave Lot 152 423 Harrington Ave Lot 124 423 Harrington Ave Lot 125 531 Quisset Ct Lot 531 807 Williamsburg Cir Lot 807 875 Centerville Rd Lot 8-9 875 Centerville Rd Lot 7-9 1299 W Shore Rd 1593 Centreville Rd Lot 1 1593 Centreville Rd Lot 100

Terranova, Palma R Bonnick, Thomas W Razza, Lonna Gagnon, Hillary N Gagnon, Hillary N Kusiak, Pamela Kusiak, Pamela Briggs Richard A Est and Briggs, Richard E Dulski, Robert P and Dulski, Anne K Dulski, Robert P and Dulski, Anne K Furtado, John M Furtado, John M Weiderman, Michael C Weiderman, Michael C Pelletier, Andrew J and Pelletier, Tiffany A Wallander-Nelson, Nancy L and Wallander, David E Grotenstein, Linda Gnilitskaya, Tatyana Ebzery, Elaine Borden, Andrea and Senna, Amanda A Valenzuela, Jovanny and Rosalino, Sabrina C Valenzuela, Jovanny and Rosalino, Sabrina C Valenzuela, Jovanny and Rosalino, Sabrina C Toufanian, Steven and Toufanian, Penny L Oconnell, Timothy and Gruetzke, Mary E Fletcher, Seth J and Follett, Heather L Staveley, Sara E Puddington, Brayden and Puddington, Mia L Puddington, Brayden and Puddington, Mia L Sprague, Michael S and Arnone, Kathy A 99 Almy Street LLC 99 Almy Street LLC Supreme Ent LLC Doell Robert E Est and Peterson, Judith L Doell Robert E Est and Peterson, Judith L Doell Robert E Est and Peterson, Judith L Hall, Charles W and Hall, Cheryl D International Machine & T International Machine & T International Machine & T International Machine & T International Machine & T Lewis 3rd, Charles E Livingston, Deryck V and Livingston, Serena R ullivan Walter A Est and Sullivan, Michael D Sullivan Walter A Est and Sullivan, Michael D Sullivan Walter A Est and Sullivan, Michael D Leddy, Lindsay and Dandurand, Michael Morin, Stephen D and Morin, Kimberly A Sidell 3rd, Charles M Sidell 3rd, Charles M Sidell 3rd, Charles M Sidell 3rd, Charles M Sotnik, David M Sotnik, David M Sotnik, David M Sotnik, David M Lois H Handy Irt and Johnson, Cynthia L Bernard L Brissette T and Brissette, Bernard L Brave River Prop LLC Brave River Prop LLC Gargano, Anita A and Seliga, Susan 1595 Assoc Ltd 1595 Assoc Ltd

West Greenwich 10 Nipmuc Trl

Hannan Jr, Bryan M and White, Elizabeth J

West Warwick

3 Canary Ct Lot 3 7 Lafayette St 12 Arthur St 15 Roberts St 26 Kulas Rd 33 Ashton St 40 Phenix Ave 42 Woodland Dr 57 Summit Ave 94-96 Earl St 565 Quaker Ln Lot 106

Padberg, Michael T P & Paulette J Gagnon Irt and Gagnon, Paul C Astacio, Maribeliza and Ri Hsng And Mtg Fin Corp Botsolis, William Dionne, Donna L Olson, Derek T and Olson, Courtney E Risi Investments LLC Manning, Margaret Langalas, Albert A and Langalas, Lisa J Tsoumakas Jr, Charles Spivack, David and Tait, Lauren

Curley, Tara A Kusiak, Pamela A Coutu, Aaron Kulik, Jason and Harvey, Brooke Kulik, Jason and Harvey, Brooke Stanley 2nd, Zachary and Stanley, Tatiana Stanley 2nd, Zachary and Stanley, Tatiana Craftsmen Homes LLC Zapata, Jessica A and Soriano, Analdin M Zapata, Jessica A and Soriano, Analdin M Culton, Sabastian Culton, Sabastian Jones, Yolanda M and Nwanza, Kenneth U Jones, Yolanda M and Nwanza, Kenneth U Simao, Michelle Hart, Evan and Lavey, Meghan Chsh Rlty LLC Morin, Stephen D and Morin, Kimberly A Romano 4th, Michael Senna, Lori Graham, Andrea V and Graham, Whitney T Graham, Andrea V and Graham, Whitney T Graham, Andrea V and Graham, Whitney T Moran, Mitchell J Napolitano, Jazzmine Davison, Jillian Santos Jr, Steven and Cherwinski, Amaria A Rheaume, Dan and Rheaume, Martha Rheaume, Dan and Rheaume, Martha Wood Jr, Barry A Moreno, Leonardo Z Moreno, Leonardo Z Mercedes, Freddy and Mercedes, Mariluz Bagley, David Bagley, David Bagley, David Dalvi, Jaidev Maple Exchange LLC Maple Exchange LLC Maple Exchange LLC Maple Exchange LLC Maple Exchange LLC Leblanc, Julie M Yazgi, Colleen and Beaulieu, Brett Medina, Bryan G Medina, Bryan G Medina, Bryan G Colbert, Charlene D Folkwein, Matthew and Folkwein, Andrea Fortes, Aderito Fortes, Aderito Fortes, Aderito Fortes, Aderito Irwin, Rachel A Irwin, Rachel A Irwin, Rachel A Irwin, Rachel A Allaire, Robert H and Allaire, Shirley A Lyon Kings LLC Mentor Ri Mentor Ri Manasas, Alexandra D Otr Assoc LLC Otr Assoc LLC

9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/25 9/25 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/28 9/26 9/29 9/25 9/25 9/25 9/27 9/29 9/29 9/25 9/29 9/29 9/28 9/29 9/29 9/27 9/28 9/28 9/28 9/27 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/28 9/25 9/28 9/28 9/28 9/29 9/28 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/25 9/25 9/25 9/25 9/29 9/27 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29 9/29

$300,000 $425,000 $315,000 $455,000 $455,000 $370,000 $370,000 $370,000 $432,500 $432,500 $280,000 $280,000 $425,000 $425,000 $390,000 $345,000 $275,000 $620,000 $375,000 $340,000 $440,000 $440,000 $440,000 $460,000 $475,000 $407,000 $380,000 $526,000 $526,000 $361,000 $395,000 $395,000 $310,000 $430,700 $430,700 $430,700 $440,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $170,000 $915,000 $417,500 $417,500 $417,500 $435,000 $395,000 $280,000 $280,000 $280,000 $280,000 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $335,000 $343,000 $185,000 $250,000 $250,000 $315,000 $330,000 $330,000

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GENERATORS: Transfer switches installed. Master Electrician. RI #A4602.

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SELBY TREE SERVICE: Tree removal, tree trimming, stump grinding & firewood.

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ELECTRICIAN: No job too small. Free estimates. RI #A4602. Insured. Jay, 8262826.

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1. Property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, and home maintenance required. The home must be your primary residence.

2. Consult a financial advisor and appropriate government agencies for any effect on taxes or government benefits.

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ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH TURKEY SUPPER St. Francis Episcopal Church, 132 Peckham Lane, Coventry, will hold their Annual All-You-Can-Eat Turkey Supper on October 21 at 6PM. $15/Adult, $7/child, children 5 years & under are guests of the Church. Please call Cindy for reservations, 397-4337.

3-Day Miracle Prayer Holy Spirit, you who make me see everything and show me the way to reach my ideals.

You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me and you who are in all instances of my life with me.

I, in this short dialogue, want to thank you for everything, and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be.

I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen

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For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings, call the phone number above.

For virtual events, you will receive information about how to join online once we receive your RSVP.

When attending in-person events, all staff and guests are required to follow state and federal COVID-19 safety guidelines.

We Buy: Small & Large Collections of Artwork, Baseball, Basketball, Football, and Pokémon Cards, Comics, Coins, Collectibles, Gold, Silver, Jewelry, Military Items, Stamps, Trains, Toys, Vehicles, Primitive Furniture, Late 1800’s, High-End Mid-Century Designer Furniture

SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE REMINDER

The Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus: In the past, I have asked many favors. This time, I ask you this very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your father sees it. Then, in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine.

Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and your favor will be granted no matter how impossible.

Thank you also to the Divine Mercy.

D.C.

Prayer to St. Joseph

Oh St. Joseph whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the Throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

Oh St. Joseph do assist me by your powerful intercession and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ. Our Lord; so that having engaged here below your heavenly power I may offer my Thanskgiving and Homage to the most Loving of Fathers.

Oh St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms.

I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart.

Press him in my name and kiss His fine Head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen.

1. GEOGRAPHY: Which body of water lies between Alaska and Russia?

2. TELEVISION: What city is the setting for the dramatic series “The Wire”?

3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: What is President Joe Biden’s Secret Service code name?

4. MOVIES: What is the name of the island in “Jurassic Park”?

5. MUSIC: What is the pop band that The Dude dislikes in “The Big Lebowski”?

6. SCIENCE: Which metal conducts electricity best?

7. HISTORY: What is believed to be the oldest system of writing?

8. ANATOMY: What is the longest muscle in the human body?

9. U.S. STATES: Which two states don’t observe Daylight Savings Time?

10. ASTRONOMY: In which constellation can you find the Horsehead Nebula?

Answers 1. Bering Strait.

2. Baltimore, Maryland.

3. Celtic.

4. Isla Nublar.

5. The Eagles.

6. Silver.

7. Cuneiform.

8. Sartorius, which stretches from the pelvis to the knee.

9. Arizona and Hawaii.

10. Orion. © 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

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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.

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.

YELLOW HORSE EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES & THERAPY PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS In partnership with the unique attributes of the horse, Yellow Horse facilitates social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning to children, adults, families and the community through equine assisted activities and therapy programs. We are looking for volunteers to join our Yellow Horse family. Horse experience is not necessary; just a positive attitude and desire to participate! Free training provided. Ages 15 and Up. Located at 40 Collins Road in Ashaway. For more information visit www. yellow-horse-equine.com or email volunteer@yellowhorseri.com

ST. JOHN & ST. JAMES CHURCH FREE COAT & BLANKET DISTRIBUTION St. John & St. James Church will hold their Annual Coat & Blanket Distribution (as well as clothing, scarves, gloves, mittens, etc.) for those in need in the School Cafeteria, 17 St. John Street, West Warwick. Distribution to take place on October 28 from 8AM-12PM. All items are free.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS...

Coventry Library Presents “Vampire Murder Mystery” on October 19 from 6-8PM. Join us at the library for this FREE, interactive murder mystery event! Refreshments will be provided, and costumes are encouraged, as there will also be a vampire costume contest! This event is for adults and teens, ages 15+ and registration is required. Register online or contact Lauren at lwalker@coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

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 12-3PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

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.

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

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Call the Roof Assistance Hotline at 401-954-9012 to learn how you may qualify to replace your old roof for $5,000-$6,000 of your own personal funds, regardless of roof size.

This is not a loan or a grant so there is no application to fill out and no home appraisal required. Qualifying is strictly based on a free assessment of your current roof.

Who this program is for: 1. Homeowners with medium, large or extra-large roofs 2. This program is not based on financial hardship. In fact, many homeowners that we assist are considered somewhat affluent 3. Homeowners with a roof that is between 10-35 years old are ideal Who this program is NOT for: 1. Homeowners with smaller than average roofs 2. Homeowners that have replaced sections of their roof over the years, piece by piece 3. Homeowners with roofs that are less than 10 years old 4. Homeowners that a have a roof in absolutely terrible condition that probably needed to be replaced many, many years ago

Call the Hotline at

401-954-9012

for your free roof assessment or go to

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FUEL INC.

401-823-8113

Family Owned & Operated

Metropolitan Call for Oil Co. Current Prices

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24-Hour Burner Service

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K. Wilcox Landscaping Inc. Landscape Lighting Outdoor Living Areas

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Call 392-3136 Ask for Kurt Email: wilcoxlandscaping86@verizon.net

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Rick & Greg Nunes

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OIL

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WINTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER

Have your boiler cleaned NOW! Talk Person to Person 24/7

Radio Dispatch • Automatic Delivery Fuel Assistance Vendor • RI License #95. MPF #8357

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EASYFLOW PLUMBING

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Custom quality workmanship for homeowner satisfaction.

Ray (Chip) Hinkson

PHENIX DISCOUNT PRICES C.O.D. Joe Dessert • 822-1938 License #78

RI Pet Lic. No. 214

WET LEAKY BASEMENT? • PumPs Installed • under Floor draInage • FoundatIon & Bulkhead rePaIrs • egress oPenIngs

LET A PROFESSIONAL SOLVE YOUR BASEMENT WATER PROBLEMS

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823-9291

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE REMINDER GREENE LIBRARY PRESENTS...

Greene Library, 179 Hopkins Hollow Road, Greene, invites you to join them on October 19 at 6PM for Strange New England. Join us for this fascinating program with local authors Tom D’Agostino and Arlene Nicholson. They will present mysterious tales from New England that are stranger than fiction! Registration is required by calling 397-3873.

PROJECT LINUS OF RI BLANKET DAY Project Linus of RI invites you to participate in Blanket Day 2023 from 10:30AM-1:30PM on October 21 at William Hall Library, 1825 Broad Street, Cranston. Join Project Linus “Blanketeers” to share ideas, make a blanket or work on one in progress! Snacks provided. Project Linus is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. For more information email Martha at esholes@aol.com

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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.

SENIOR CENTER MENUS All meals include milk, coffee or tea, bread/margarine

COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER 50 WOOD STREET, COVENTRY FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 822-9180

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Ultimate Pumpkin Pie 1 unbaked pie crust Filling: 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree (not pie filling) 1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup whole milk 2 tablespoons dark rum, such as Mount Gay Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line an 11-inch pie pan with the unbaked pie crust and place it on a sheet pan. Line the crust with parchment paper. Fill the paper three-quarters full with the beans and bake the crust for 15 minutes, until the edges start to brown. Remove the beans and paper (save the beans for another time), prick the crust all over with the tines of a fork, and bake for another 5 minutes.

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The poem is taken from the second page of my high school yearbook - East Greenwich class of 1971. I don’t know who wrote it, but I remember being struck by its simple beauty back when I was a graduating senior. But as an 18-year-old looking forward to leaving for college - my whole life ahead of me - I was focused on the future, not the past. So I put my yearbook away in my childhood bedroom and left the memories behind.

My yearbook followed me when I married after college and was stored in boxes and placed on various bookshelves in many apartments and houses through the years, before landing permanently on the bottom shelf of a crowded bookcase in the spare bedroom of the house I’ve lived in for the past 23 years. A forgotten relic, dusty with time.

Until this past summer, when a high school friend who now lives in Ohio, informed me about an announcement on Facebook. There was going to be a reunion in August. Thank the Good Lord that I have friends and family who access Facebook - otherwise I’d have no clue about what was going on with anyone anywhere.

So, thankfully, my Ohio friend, Mary Anne, alerted me to the announcement. It was to be our “50-ish”, since it was going to actually be our 52nd. Our 50th was in 2021, but could not be held due to Covid. So I pulled out my yearbook, dusted it off, and began to thumb through its pages. There was a dedication to Mrs. Quinlan, our class advisor, on the first page. She was probably at least thirty years younger than my classmates and I are now, looking so young and vibrant in her photo.

Then the poem quoted above appeared on the second page. I read it slowly and by the time I got to the last few lines, “my going away forever day has finally come…”, I was teary-eyed. How much weight those words held now, how much more meaningful they were for me, reading them at 70 years old, than when I was reading them at 18. As a high school senior, I had hopes and dreams and no inkling about my future. At 70, I have knowledge of the past - 52 years worth of happenings I never could have even imagined at 18.

Our yearbook was innovative in 1971. Maybe even a bit rogue - we were, after all, just coming out of the sixties. We had formal senior pictures professionally taken, but they were situated on the last six pages of our yearbook, each picture no bigger than a postage stamp - thirty on a page. The first 72 pages of our yearbook featured our informal senior pictures - taken by one of our classmates, Stan, during our senior year. They were reflective of our interests and our personalities.

How young we looked. So many years have passed, yet it seemed like time stood still.

Each picture tells a story - one guy manning a sailboat, another in his muddy football uniform after a game, another sitting in his prized car. There are students in the science labs doing experiments in Chemistry and Physics, walking to and from classes, singly, or in groups. Others are photographed in the middle of art class, and some are playing instruments, or sitting out in the central courtyard. There are a few hugging trees, many playing sports.

Many of us were caught in our classrooms, instructed to look up and smile in the middle of Algebra or English. I was one of those, only I was in the library when Stan caught up with me. There I am, blonde hair cascading down nearly to my waist. I wanted to look like Peggy Lipton from the “Mod Squad” during my teen years - but my hair was too thick, too wavy, and too wild to ever attain the sleek look of Peggy. And I’m surrounded with books, looking quite studious and serious.

I was one of the introverted, quiet ones in high school. And most of the messages my classmates wrote to me in my yearbook reflect that: “So quiet, but one of the nicest girls I know.”

“To a quiet, but very sweet friend.”

Continuing to peruse, I come to a quote that says: “we children that came here are no more…”

So true, yet memories come flooding back and I’m 18 again. Are we really “no more”?

Further on, another printed quote: “the universe resounds with the joyful cry - i am.”

The universe remembers, and I’m reminded that “I am” and no matter how old I get, I will always “be”.

Towards the end of my yearbook, another printed quote jumps out at me: “dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education: dancing with the feet, with ideas, with words, and need i add that one must also be able to dance with the pen?”

All those years of solitude and thinking and writing and dreaming - I didn’t realize that I was actually “dancing”. I wouldn’t have believed that at 18 as I quietly made my way through school - but I had to laugh - there really are all kinds of ways to dance, to shine one’s light, to live fully. But wiser now, and with the passage of time and experience, I know it to be true.

As my reunion night approached, I wondered if anyone would remember me. I only attended East Greenwich in my junior and senior years. Most of my high school classmates in East Greenwich had been together since elementary school.

And I wondered if I would recognize anyone after a 52-year age span. But I got a bit of a preview. Mary Anne, from Ohio, managed to track down a few of our friends who still lived in New England. We arranged to meet for lunch the day before the reunion. Evelyn lives in New Hampshire, so I picked Mary Anne up outside of Boston where she was staying and we drove to Evelyn’s. Carol drove down from Maine. Seeing my three high school friends again after so many years was jarring at first, but in a good way. It almost brought me to tears as we hugged and laughed in greeting. We spent the day walking and talking and stopped for lunch at a local restaurant.

Mary Anne, Evelyn, Carol, and I seemed to simply pick up where we left off 52 years ago.

We each recalled different happenings from our high school days. We shared funny stories, poignant moments - the memories kept bubbling up, big and small. We were 18 again.

The reunion was held the following evening, and it was in full swing when I arrived.

Looking around, I was able to recognize most of my classmates. Their faces wore the features I had so recently seen in my yearbook - older for sure, but familiar. Everyone was smiling, happy, celebrating.

Just like in the old days, Stan appeared with his camera taking pictures of us individually to post on Facebook. I took the time to tell him that I wished I hadn’t looked so seriously studious in my yearbook picture that he’d taken 52 years ago. We laughed about that and he joked about what a chore it was chasing us all down back then.

We sat down to dinner and when things quieted down, one of our teachers was introduced.

Mrs. McNulty stood as we applauded. She was my Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry teacher in my senior year. She was the same bubbly, gregarious, and enthusiastic person I remembered from years ago.

We were silent as a reading of our teachers who had passed away echoed across the room, always presented as “Miss” or “Mr.” or “Mrs” - because that was how we’d always known them. People popped up here and there, “Remember Miss so-and-so’s class?” Or “Remember when Mr. so-and-so….?” Laughter bubbled up as we all did indeed remember.

Then we listened again as the list of our classmates who had passed away was read. A total of 31 out of 188 graduates in our class had died.

When I got home I went through my yearbook again, pausing at each picture of the 31 who were no longer with us. I sent them thoughts of loving remembrance, peace, and silently assured each of them that they were not forgotten.

Turning the pages, past the sports teams, school dance pictures, and the photos of the many school activities and clubs, I finally got to the end - a full page picture of two of my classmates sitting on a wall facing the school. They’re huddled together side by side - a guy and a girl - their backs to the camera. The caption says, “i’ve used up many smiles here…a few tears, too.”

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Finally: Lower Medicare Drug Prices for shingles, must pay for a portion of the cost out of This is the story of an historic win for Rhode Islanders. pocket. Starting in 2023, the legislation will require $0 The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices cost-sharing for vaccines for Medicare Part D beneficiathe federal government will negotiate directly with manuries. About 15,000 Rhode Island Medicare beneficiaries facturers were announced August 29th. This marks the first

by C AT H E R I N E TAY LO R time in history that the price of life-sustaining medications received a Part D vaccine in 2020, and that number is that millions of older Americans in the nation’s largest likely to rise as those vaccines become more affordable. health program rely upon to prevent strokes and blood When Congress first added a prescription drug benclots and to treat diabetes and cancer will be subject to efit to Medicare nearly two decades ago, the law direct negotiation. explicitly forbade the program to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical compaAccess to affordable prescription drugs empowers you to stay healthy as you choose nies. AARP has been one of the most outspoken advocates for changing that policy. the way you age. At live events, on social media and via email, we heard the stories of Medicare is scheduled to choose 15 additional drugs for negotiation in 2027, another older Rhode Islanders who say rising prescription drugs costs put their financial secu15 in 2028 and 20 more medications annually starting in 2029. rity at risk. And that leads to difficult choices. “I am unable to afford the thousands The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the negotiations of dollar co-pays for the rheumatoid arthritis drug Embrel…I had to skip dosages,” provision of the new law will save Medicare $98.5 billion over 10 years. wrote Mark, a member from Rhode Island. But he and others took action. Enough However, the fight isn’t over. is enough, they agreed. This long, hard fight by AARP was won with the support of “The big drug companies and their allies continue suing to overturn the Medicare thousands in Rhode Island who urged Congress to reach bipartisan agreement on ways drug price negotiation program to keep up their price gouging,” added Nancy Leato lower costs.

Mond. “We can’t allow seniors to be Big Pharma’s cash machine anymore. AARP will “For too long, big drug companies have fleeced our country and padded their profits keep fighting to protect Medicare negotiation from any efforts to undo or weaken it, by setting outrageous prices, all at the expense of American lives,” said AARP Execuso all older Americans can afford their lifesaving medicines.” tive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond.

AARP Rhode Island will continue to press Congress to lower prescription drug “The number one reason seniors skip or ration their prescriptions is because they can’t prices. Our Volunteer Federal Liaison Team, which meets regularly with members of afford them. This must stop. the Congressional Delegation, will keep this issue, along with strengthening Medicare, “Allowing Medicare to negotiate prices for these first 10 drugs will finally bring protecting Social Security and supporting family caregivers among our top priorities. much needed access and relief to American families, particularly older adults,” she You can learn more about AARP Rhode Island’s volunteer advocacy efforts at both added. “We cannot overstate how monumental this law is for older Americans’ finanthe federal and state level by following us on social media and by logging on to Associal stability and overall health.” ciate State Director for Advocacy Matt Netto’s blog at aarp.org/RINotes.

In the long run, Medicare beneficiaries who often must pay a percentage of a drug’s We’ll keep fighting and continue to make our voices heard! cost would benefit directly from lower negotiated prices, and the government could use the money saved to shore up Medicare’s finances.

Negotiations will be expanded to include additional drugs in the years ahead, which will magnify the savings. Lower Medicare spending also is expected to lead to lower Part D premiums.

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Foreign Terms To Live By

The Subtle Benefits of Travel MY SIDE OF THINGS

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by LARRY GRIMALDI

by ELAINE M. DECKER

This month’s Retirement Sparks essay is educational.

I’ve collected a number of foreign terms to help you live a better life. Some will likely be familiar; most will probably be new to you. I’ve grouped them into several categories to help you mull them over in some logical fashion.

The first category presents words that speak to being alone.

Flâneur (from the French) is a person who lounges or strolls around in a seemingly aimless way. The flâneur is said to be a cool, aloof observer of urban society. I blogged about being a flâneur a few years ago, celebrating the surprising findings on my own aimless walk.

The notion of being an aloof observer didn’t make it into my post, but I like that.

The Latin Solivagant is defined as wandering alone in solitude around the world.

Sounds like a more far-reaching flâneur without mention of being an aloof observer.

The Portuguese Nefelibata (cloud-walker) seems rather judgmental. It’s someone who lives in their own dreams and not in conventional society.

They might very well be found in Le Pays de Cocagne, an imaginary French place, based on luxury and idleness.

On the other hand, the German Waldeinsamkeit has a more noble meaning: to be alone in nature or the woods.

It’s said to be spiritual solitude.

I like the sound of that.

The second category is the opposite of aloneness, with just one word that celebrates being with others. It’s the Danish word Hygge, the warm feeling you have when enjoying great company. I’m sure there are other foreign words that celebrate togetherness, but I didn’t turn them up in my research for this essay. I wonder if hygge is where the word ‘hug’ comes from.

The third group talks to finding the positive in everyday life.

The Swedes celebrate Njuta, the art of savoring the moment and appreciating everyday experiences. An excellent example of this would be the Japanese Komorebi, when the sun goes through the trees and the leaves filter the light.

The Greeks similarly value Meraki, doing something with love or soul. For them, that translates into pouring yourself into your work. The Hindi word Jijivisha is less specific, defined simply as an intense desire to get the most out of every day.

How we go about all this brings me to our fourth category, another with just one entry. It’s the Bulgarian word Ailyak, the subtle art of doing everything calmly and without

haste. I doubt that would work for those with ADHD. The fifth category is a variation on the fourth, but it doesn’t speak to time. You’ve no doubt heard of Marie Kondo.

KonMari is the Japanese method of sparking joy by clearing clutter. Just the notion of decluttering makes me tingle with joy. But making it happen… well, that’s an entirely different matter.

The Swedish and Norwegian concept of Lagom is a more structured way to approach decluttering. It emphasizes achieving balance and maintaining a harmonious equilibrium, which is integral to the Scandinavian way of living. I don’t think a person can have lagom if their home is cluttered.

The final category defies classification and has just one entry, from Germany. It is so unlike what most of us would expect from the Germans that I just had to include it. The term is Fernweh, and it describes when you’re homesick for somewhere you’ve never been.

It sounds more like an Italian concept to me. I’m half Italian and about a quarter German, by the way. So I’m offending both groups equally.

That’s the last of the foreign terms I turned up in my research. To help you integrate some of them into your own life, I’ve written a Days Of the Week ditty.

On Monday, do your laundry Meraki-style, with love and soul.

On Tuesday, do your ironing Ailyak-style, calmly with no haste.

On Wednesday, maximize your wardrobe with Jijivisha mending.

On Thursday, do not churn; just enjoy Lagom equilibrium.

On Friday, let KonMari inspire you to declutter and clean.

On Saturday, bake and savor the day Njuta-style.

On Sunday, rest à la Nefelibata.

Live on clouds in your dreams.

Don’t expect to find this embroidered on panties, but I might get it put on a dish towel.

Copyright 2023 Business Theatre Unlimited Elaine M. Decker’s books include Retirement Downsizing—A Humorous Guide, Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide. Her essays appear in the anthologies: 80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 and 70 Things To Do When You Turn 70. All are available on Amazon.com.

Contact her at: emdecker@ ix.netcom.com

Travel, whether domestically across the vast American landscape or across the continents of this expansive world, has several benefits, some obvious, and some more subtle. We have the uniquely human opportunity to explore new lands, immerse ourselves in new cultures, dabble in new languages, and sample regional foods. To be sure, travel enriches out lives and renews the spirit of adventure that we all possess. On a recent trip to northern Italy and Cinque Terra, I realized that travel had hidden benefits I had not thought of previously.

While I understand that some people prefer to freelance their travel plans and see the sights at their own pace rather than taking a tour, I prefer tours for several reasons. My main objective is to see those sites I want to visit without scouring maps, worrying about directions, or wasting valuable travel time by attempting to conquer language barriers.

The tours my wife and I booked provided ample free time to explore on our own while not having to bother with admission lines or costs for visiting landmarks, museums, or places of interest along the route. Tour guides add the regional touch to your adventures while making sure that you get a glimpse of the fabric and history of the region. Our guided visits to the palatial Vatican in Rome, the magnificent LaScala Opera House in Milan, the stunning Grand Canal in Venice, and the unparalleled beauty and majesty of Florance art galleries are among the many highlights of our journeys. In Genoa, our guide gave a brief, but revealing history of the Emperor Grimaldi!

Through the years, we have also had the opportunity to bask in the Caribbean sunshine in several countries; watched the setting sun in Key West, boated down the Seine River, sailing by a glittering Eifel Tower one evening, sun-bathed in the mountainous Greek Islands framed by their blue and white houses; and walked

the cobblestone streets of medieval cities in Croatia, Slovenia, and Montenegro, to name just a few destinations. At each stop along the way, we had the chance to talk with the locals, sit and relax at outdoor cafes and bars, listen closely to the town’s ancient echoes.

Beyond the obvious advantages of travel, I realized that there are more subtle, positive aspects of exploration. While on a vacation with other intrepid travelers, differences in attitudes, political divisions, religious affiliations, and other sometimes divisive issues seem to melt away in the mist of the common wonder of new experiences.

You meet and talk to persons from different parts of the country, and even the world. People are more relaxed in their manner and refreshingly civil in their discourse. You get a chance to step away from your worries and concerns for a few precious days.

Vacations refresh the mind, body, and spirit. Lifelong memories of journeys far and wide, and even those close to home, are treasures to that inspire a desire for more adventures.

So, here’s hoping you can plan your next trip in the near future. As itinerate PBS world explorer Rick Steves declares joyously at the end of each episode, “Keep on traveling.”

Larry Grimaldi is a freelance writer from North Providence. Many of his previous PrimeTime columns have been re-issued in the anthology, “50 Shades of Life, Love, and Laughter: Reflections on Gratitude, Joy, Life’s Oddities, and a Few Complaints!” available at Amazon.com or Stillwater Books in Pawtucket.”

Materials published in this book are used with the permission of Beacon Communications. For more information, e-mail lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com

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Preparing Our Seniors for Winter A Guide to Keeping Safe

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As the first day of autumn has come and gone, the weather in New England is starting to shift. At the same time, we may still have warm days ahead, as locals know all too well that the weather can change rapidly in this region. This seasonal transition also signals the upcoming late fall and winter months, which bring with them the challenge of high heating bills and difficulty traveling. The harsh weather conditions of these seasons make it essential to have a reliable heating system in place to keep homes warm and comfortable.

“The upcoming winter in New England could result in significant issues, both financially and health-wise, for individuals and the economy as a whole,” said professional fiduciary and certified elder law Attorney RJ Connelly III. “Given that, it is imperative to find ways to minimize the heating bills while ensuring that everyone, especially the elderly, remains safe and warm during the chilly months ahead. It’s a challenging task, but with careful planning and implementation of efficient heating strategies, we can overcome this challenge and make this winter comfortable and affordable for everyone.”

Help With Heating Costs

The United States Department of Energy runs the Low-Income Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). It provides fullscale energy efficiency services to eligible households. This program is administered by local agencies, usually those that also provide heating and fuel assistance. The program is designed to help low-income households save money on their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient.

The program offers priority services to households with elderly, disabled children six and under, and Native Americans through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Eligibility for the program is based on a maximum gross income that does not exceed 60% of your state’s Estimated Median Income. Those who are on TAFDC or SSI are presumed to be automatically eligible.

The services offered by the program include the installation of insulation, sealing air leaks, and replacing inefficient heating and cooling systems. The program also provides education on energy conservation and safety. By making these upgrades, eligible households can expect to see a significant reduction in their energy bills, making it easier to manage their monthly expenses.

Homes receive a thorough evaluation of the heating system as well as health and safety testing of all combustible appliances.

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Checking the Heating System

It is important to prioritize maintenance of the heater in your home. To ensure maximum efficiency, it is recommended that you schedule an annual cleaning and evaluation of your heating system. During this process, the filters will be replaced, and the ventilation system will be checked for any blockages both inside and out.

In some cases, the exhaust system may

be clogged by small animals that may have used the chimney to build nests over the spring and summer. Therefore, it is essential to check the chimney for any debris buildup.

A clogged chimney not only presents a fire hazard but also poses a potential carbon monoxide danger. By taking the time to check your chimney, you can prevent any potential issues and keep your home safe and comfortable.

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

It’s common knowledge that the annoying chirping noise from a smoke detector means it’s time to swap out the batteries, but did you know that the detectors themselves also need replacing every decade? Here’s how to determine if it’s time to replace your smoke detector: Take the unit down from the ceiling. If it is difficult to reach, please seek assistance in doing so. Check the date of manufacture on the back of the device. Remember that smoke detectors should be replaced ten years after their manufacture date. If it’s less than a decade old, re-install it on the ceiling or wall.

FEMA recommends testing the batteries on your smoke detectors at least once a month by pressing the test button to ensure the alarms sound. If they don’t sound, it’s time to replace them.

The same is true for Carbon Monoxide detectors. They need to be replaced every 5 to 7 years because the detection components become less effective over time and may stop detecting carbon monoxide.

Slipping Hazards

As we enter the winter months, it’s important to be mindful of the various hazards that come with the season, especially for older adults. We all know that ice and snow can be dangerous to walk on, but other hazards can also pose health risks to our elderly loved ones.

One of these hazards is wet leaves, which can become a slipping hazard when they fall to the ground. While the vibrant colors of the changing leaves are a sight to behold, they can also clog the gutters and spouts of homes, leading to leaks and roof damage. It’s crucial to keep pathways and stairs clean to reduce the chances of falls, which can have lifethreatening implications for seniors.

In addition to falling leaves, the fall months often bring mist and fog, which can make the ground even more treacherous. As such, it’s important to take extra precautions when walking outside in the mornings. It’s always better to prevent a fall than to deal with the aftermath, so make sure to plan ahead and keep your loved ones safe this winter season.

you are unable to be with them all the time.

To ensure their well-being, it’s essential to engage them in activities that keep their minds and bodies active. One great option is to have them join a local senior center.

Senior centers offer a variety of programs and activities that cater to seniors’ needs, such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, and social events. Besides keeping them busy and focused, senior centers provide a community of other seniors to interact with, which can be essential for mental health. Additionally, the staff at these locations can keep you informed if your loved one is sick or behaving differently.

If joining a senior center is not feasible, you can find out what hobbies your loved one enjoys and buy them the necessary materials to pursue them. You can also consider getting them up to date with computers and social media so they can stay in touch with friends and family. Don’t forget to call or video chat with them regularly to provide emotional support and check on their well-being.

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Pets are important companions for seniors and bring a lot of joy and comfort. However, harsh weather conditions can put them at risk.

Here are some tips from the ASPCA to ensure that our furry friends stay safe and healthy during the cold season.

Never leave your pet outside during a snowstorm, as it can be extremely dangerous for them. Consider providing short-haired or smaller dogs with a coat and booties to wear during walks to protect them from the elements and cold temperatures. Remember that if it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your pet.

After taking your dog for a walk, thoroughly wipe off their paws and belly with a moist washcloth. Snow-melting salt can be painful to dogs’ feet and cause illness if ingested.

Clumps of snow can also accumulate between toes and cause pain. Therefore, it is important to clean them thoroughly to avoid any discomfort or health issues.

During the winter, outdoor cats sometimes seek shelter underneath cars. Before starting your car, bang loudly on the hood to allow cats enough time to escape to a safe location.

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Avoiding identity theft scammers posing as the IRS YOUR TAXES

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A study recently commissioned by AARP found that “older audiences have returned to movie theatres at rates outpacing those from even before the pandemic”.

I started reviewing movies for Beacon Communications back in the seventies when Tom Cruise was still a teenager. Today, at 61, he is one of the hottest actors in the world, along with Tom Hanks (67) and Denzel Washington (68).

Seniors are flocking to theatres to see aging actresses like Helen Mirren play leading roles that were reserved for much younger women.

Denzel Washington is still playing the Equalizer, and he is attracting moviegoers of all ages.

Tom Cruise has grown from teen idol to mature spy and aging pilot, attracting record crowds to his action

Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but when scammers pose as the IRS it means trouble for taxpayers. Identity thieves may contact taxpayers through fraudulent calls, emails, texts or social media messages pretending to be the IRS. Here are tips to help taxpayers know when the IRS is contacting them.

movies, where he still does his own stunts.

Movies like Oppenheimer, Jules, Sounds of Freedom and the latest Indiana Jones starring senior citizen Harrison Ford are being enjoyed by seniors.

Kevin Costner has lit up the TV screen with his modern western drama, Yellowstone, which can now be seen on CBS (Channel 12).

With the writers and actors settling their strikes and going back to work, hopefully we will get some

decent movies and TV dramas.

Watching inane comedies and third-rate dramas that have been taken off the shelves have kept people (including me) from the movie theatres.

A peek at the fall lineup of dumb reality shows and game shows is discouraging.

Hopefully, the writers have been pondering over some decent scripts for movies and TV series and will get them into circulation soon.

Letters and notices A letter or notice is usually the first way the IRS will contact a taxpayer. When a taxpayer receives a suspicious letter or notice, they can check to see if it’s really the IRS: • Log in to their secure IRS Online Account to see if a copy of the notice or letter is in their file.

• Review common IRS letters and notices at the Understanding Your IRS Notice or Letter page on IRS.gov.

• Contact IRS customer service directly to authenticate it, if they weren’t able to authenticate in their online account.

• Verify that any collection notice from a private collection agency has the same Taxpayer Authentication Number as the Notice CP40 the taxpayer received from the IRS. Taxpayers can visit Private Debt Collection Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about verifying a private collection agency.

Phone calls After first mailing a notice or letter to a taxpayer, IRS agents may call to confirm an appointment or discuss items for a scheduled audit. Taxpayers should know that: • The IRS doesn’t leave pre-recorded, urgent or threatening messages. Scammers will tell victims that if they do not call back, a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

Anyone making threats is a scammer.

• Private collection agencies contracted by the IRS may call taxpayers to collect certain outstanding inactive tax liabilities, but only after the taxpayer and their representative have received written notice.

• The IRS and its authorized private collection agencies will never ask a taxpayer to pay using any form of pre-paid card, store or online gift card. Taxpayers can review the IRS payments page at IRS.gov/payments for all legitimate ways to make a payment.

Email, text and social media The IRS doesn’t first contact taxpayers by email, text message or social media channels to request personal or financial information. Some common electronic scams that thieves use are: • Sending phishing emails to taxpayers.

• Posing as an IRS social media account to contact taxpayers about a fake bill or refund.

• Texting taxpayers about fake “tax credits” or “stimulus payments.”

These messages will often direct taxpayers to click fraudulent links they claim are IRS websites or other online tools. Again, the IRS will mail a letter or notice before calling or emailing, and it will never contact a taxpayer by social media or text message.

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By Joel Bohy Historic Arms & Militaria Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers Cranston, RI A popular but short-lived form of entertainment during the latter half of the 19th century was the cyclorama. Millions flocked to see these marvels of art and technology, and few were ever disappointed by the wonderous spectacle. A cyclorama is a large cylindrical painting, a few hundred feet in diameter, surrounding the viewer and dramatically depicting a famous battle, historic scene, or natural wonders… the IMAX theater of its day.

These paintings were hung so that there was a bow in the canvas, creating an illusion of depth that enhanced the viewer’s experience. Landscaping made of earth, rocks, and flora, along with stone walls and debris of battle was placed between the viewer and the canvas. This foreground display would blend into the bottom of the painted image, creating an illusion where the viewer couldn’t tell where the landscaping stopped, and the painting began! Often, part of a tangible foreground object would be placed against the canvas with the remainder of it skillfully painted.

Arguably, the most famous cyclorama created in America was The Battle of Gettysburg, which depicts the climax of the battle known as Pickett’s Charge.

In 1879, French artist Paul Philippoteaux was commissioned to create the cyclorama. Philippoteaux travelled to Gettysburg where he spent weeks researching the battle and making hundreds of sketches. Philippoteaux also hired a local photographer, William Tipton, to photograph the area of the proposed painting. Tipton, working from a scaffold, photographed the scene in ten sections from the point of view where the painting would be seen. Philippoteaux would use these ten photographs to create the basic panoramic landscape of the painting. Working with a team of five artist assistants, Philippoteaux labored for a year and a half on the painting. When completed, the great painting measured 377 feet long and 42 feet high. Rather than sign the great painting, Philippoteaux incorporated a portrait of himself portrayed as a Union officer standing near a tree, complete with a sword in hand.

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