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April 27-May 3, 2021 • Volume 66 • Issue 51

At Your Service .....................14 Automart ...............................18 Business Spotlight.................15 Classifieds ...............................8 Community News ...................7 Entertainment ........................27 Home Improvement .......... 9-11

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Serve Breakfast in Bed for Mother's Day

Pssst. Mother's Day is coming on May 9. With busy spring schedules on family calendars, it's not too early to begin preparations to pamper Mom. Why not start her day by serving her a memorable breakfast in bed?

Find a large tray to hold her breakfast and other thoughtful items. (If you don't have a tray, a large and sturdy rimmed cookie sheet also works.) Think of the tray as an empty canvas that your kids will fill with tasty food, special mementos and mom's favorite things.

Like tablescaping a dining-room table with pretty objects and floral bouquets for a fancy meal, start collecting special objects now to decorate the tray. Call it trayscaping — anything and everything that's small and special to Mom, goes.

Here are some simple ideas to help you prepare for a bright start to her day: — A mini bouquet of spring blooms arranged in her favorite teacup will look fresh and spring-y. Just what she needs to "stop and smell the flowers."

Or, tuck a small herb plant in a painted flowerpot for a gift that keeps on growing and giving.

— A variety of special nature finds from neighborhood walks and hikes in the woods or along the seashore adds an artistic flare. If your child has a "nature nook" in her bedroom displaying her collections, she can put them "on loan" from her museum to decorate the tray.

Twist a piece of soft birch bark to create a napkin ring. Set a pinecone, feathers and a small stack of flat stones here and there. Weave a mini paper banner with "Mom" printed or stamped in the center onto a stick or pussy-willow branch.

Anchor it in a jar of sand or pebbles.

— For eats, pick up a fresh, flaky croissant or pastry from her favorite bakery. Spoon marmalade or jam into a tiny dish and set it to the side. Or, use a real clam seashell collected at the beach as an eye-catching container.

— Serve Mom's favorite juice in one of the kids' baby cups, all shined and polished.

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• My family’s spring-cleaning checklist is in full effect. Some people dread seasonal chores, but I relish the sense of accomplishment that comes from a job well done. With the right planning, and some helpful tips, spring cleaning can be a breeze. Here are some of the best we have to share. — JoAnn • “Stainless steel appliances are very popular, and in the kitchen, they get plenty of chances to get fingerprinted up. My appliance guy recommended using a light-mist, wax-based aerosol dusting spray once or twice a week to keep my stainless steel appliance fronts looking their best.” — R.C. in North Carolina • In the closet, we all want to pare away unused items, but sometimes it seems like you wear clothes that you don’t. Turn all the clothes hangers the opposite way (facing out instead of in). When you use an item and it is returned to the closet, replace the hanger normally. In a few months, if an item has not been worn, it will be apparent. If it’s not likely to be worn, it should go.

• Spring is a wonderful time to clean the walls inside your house. It clears away hidden dust and really freshens a room. Clean painted walls by dusting them first with a dry mop, then washing with a rag dampened in water. If you need a little extra oomph — say, in the kitchen or bath — add a couple drops of mild dish soap.

• New drapes or even new pillow covers in a fabulous pattern can really jazz up a room. Consider switching smaller furniture accents between common rooms or a fresh furniture arrangement to change it up.

• Keep a bottle of club soda handy for spot stains on carpets or upholstery.

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On Mother's Day morning, present the tray and play her favorite music, or make her a mix with a personalized play list printed out.

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2.49

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4.99lb.

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5.99lb.

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Cabot Cheese Bars or Cracker Cuts $

Hood Ice Cream $

La Yogurt $

10/ 5

2/ 5

52 oz.

48 oz.

6 oz.

64 oz.

Corned Beef or Honey Smoked Lactaid Milk............. 2/$6 Tropicana Pastrami Round...... $899lb. Turkey .................... $699lb. Orange Juice ........... 2/$7 4 Packs Thin Sliced Boar's Head 7 oz.

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Yogurt Drinks .... 10/ 10 16 oz.

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Roast Beef .............. 7 lb.

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Community News WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY WALKING CLUB Join the West Warwick Library Walking Club in the library parking lot on Mondays at 8:30AM (weather permitting) as they walk the bike path. All ages welcome - minors must be accompanied by an adult. For every session you attend, you will be entered to win a FitBit at the end of the program in June! For any questions or more information, please email caitlin@wwpl.org RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank.org for a complete list of open pantries statewide.

WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other non-core grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 8280310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.

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.

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!

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COVID-19 TESTING AT THE WEST WARWICK ELKS LODGE #1697 West Warwick Elks Lodge #1697, 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick, is proud to announce that our Lodge is now an official free COVID-19 Testing Site for RI. Tests are being conducted by the Rhode Island National Guard every Tuesday from 2-6PM. No appointment is necessary and results are generally in an hour. This is a drive-thru test where you remain in your vehicle. Helping our own community and the communities around us is very important to us. Please feel free to spread the word! We are listed on the RI Dept of Health’s website.

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 1-5PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. No donations now. 397-9700.

MAPLE ROOT BAPTIST CHURCH WORSHIP SCHEDULE Maple Root Baptist Church, 150 Harkney Hill Road, Coventry, holds their Sunday morning Worship at 11AM. We would love to have you join us. We practice social distancing and mask wearing. If you are unable to attend in person our Sunday Sermon is available on our website. Check it out at MapleRoot.org or call 397-7402 for more information.

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RIVERPOINT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE Martha & Mary’s Shop at Riverpoint Congregational Church, 75 Providence Street, West Warwick, will hold a Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 1 from 9AM-1PM AND Wednesday, May 12 & 26 from 9AM-12PM. All clothing is $1/bag from 9-10AM. Donations greatly appreciated. Call 826-3150 for information. Masks are required at all times. No exceptions, for the protection of our staff.

PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM FARMER’S MARKET The Paine House Museum, 7 Station Street, Coventry, will hold their next Farmer’s Market from 10AM-2PM on May 1. The Farmer’s Market will be held on the 1st Saturday of the month from April-November. VENDORS WANTED - Contact info@westernrihistory.org for more information.

HOLLYWOOD — Marvel Studios, aka Disney, is taking no chances with “Thor: Love and Thunder,” the fourth movie in the Thor saga. Oscar may have so far eluded Chris Hemsworth, but Marvel is backing him up by surrounding him with five Oscar winners: Natalie Portman (“Black Swan”) as Thor’s girlfriend, Russell Crowe (“Gladiator”), Christian Bale (“The Fighter”) as Gorr the God Butcher, and Matt Damon (“Good Will Hunting,” for screenwriting) as the villain “Actor Loki.”

Add Sam Neill (“Actor Odin”), Luke Hemsworth (“Actor Thor”), Melissa McCarthy (“Actor Hela”) and Taika Waititi (adapted screenplay Oscar winner for “Jojo Rabbit”), director of “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Thor: Love and Thunder,” as well as the voice of Korg.

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He’s written songs with lyrics by David Zippel and a book by “Promising Young Woman” three-time Oscar nominee Emerald Fennell (for best picture, director and screenplay). So far the show has four songs, and stars Carrie Hope Fletcher as Cinderella.

The reinvention is that Cinderella’s Prince Charming is gay and has run off with a duke, but luckily she’s fallen for his younger brother, Prince Sebastian, played by Ivano Turco, a young man of color who auditioned for the chorus but was chosen to play the lead because of his singing voice. Andrew Lloyd Webber says, “I’m convinced audience will fall in love with him, as we did, when we heard him sing ‘Only You, Lovely You’ (from the show).

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Nursing can be a fast-paced, exciting occupation. Nursing is a vibrant field that includes talented professionals who specialize in various areas of health care. Depending on which type of medicine they find appealing, nurses can work in various settings.

Demand for nurses is high. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that the demand for nurses in the United States would soar in the early years of the 2020s. The ongoing global pandemic has increased demand for nurses even more and highlighted how essential these workers really are.

New nurses or seasoned applicants ready for something a little different may appreciate the growth potential in a variety of in-demand specialties.

• Geriatric nurse: The population of senior citizens is expected to increase by 75 percent between 2010 and 2030, according to Husson University Online.

Many nurses have no geriatric training, making a career in geriatric nursing a viable option — and one that can provide for quality care for the aging population.

• Cardiac nurse: The World Health Organization reports that heart disease is the leading cause of death across the globe. So it should come as no surprise that the demand for nurses with a specialty in cardiac health is growing. Cardiac nurses can advise about preventing

heart disease and assist in surgical procedures.

• Certified nursing anesthetist: This interesting career option involves nursing and anesthesia. A certified nurse anesthetist administers anesthesia to patients under the supervision of an anesthesiologist. These nurses work closely with doctors in various fields.

• Nursing midwife: In this specialty, nurses deliver babies and provide health care to pregnant patients. They also are instrumental in offering prenatal and postnatal care.

• Critical care nurse: Critical care nurses are especially educated and trained for emergency situations. They are called on to tend to serious wounds and monitor life-support systems.

• Family nurse practitioner: An individual who becomes an FNP is trained in primary care health services for people of all ages. The duties of an FNP are similar to a primary care physician in diagnosing and treating illnesses, providing physical exams and prescribing medications.

The opportunities in nursing are endless. Individuals have many options when they decide to become a nurse, and many fields that fall under the nursing umbrella are experiencing a shortage.

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APRIL 2021

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xperts predict allergy season to be exceptionally severe this spring, according to the Allergy & Asthma Network. Rising global temperatures and a forecast of warm, dry air this spring after a winter of heavy snow could significantly increase pollen production. This comes after a year many people spent mostly indoors in quarantine.

As you head outside to enjoy the spring weather, allergens like pollen may come as a shock to the system. Spring allergens, which can lead to chronic and troublesome symptoms, such as respiratory irritation, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion, impact millions of Americans.

“After over a year spent in the confines of our homes during the pandemic, we want to spend as much time outdoors as we can this spring,” says nationally renowned natural health physician and best-selling author, Dr. Fred Pescatore. “Don’t let allergies ruin your long-awaited spring. There are steps you can take to Dr. Fred Pescatore alleviate your allergy symptoms.”

Allergies or COVID-19?

As winter gave way to spring, nature did not give any signs in relation to what the people of the world were going through. As trees and flowers bloomed just like they do every spring, the people accustomed to witnessing the awe-inspiring transformation on display each spring were experiencing a transformation of their own.

Social distancing measures enacted during the COVID-19 outbreak in late-winter 2020 forced many people to stay home, only venturing outside to run routine errands like buying groceries or filling prescriptions. People were urged to stay home to help prevent the COVID-19 virus from spreading, and those recommendations included people exhibiting mild symptoms of illness.

As spring hit its stride and pollen counts climbed, many people wondered if certain symptoms they were experiencing were byproducts of seasonal allergies or the COVID-19 virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that it’s easy to mistake common allergy symptoms for COVID-19, and that’s especially so given the level of concern many people have about the novel coronavirus that has already claimed thousands of victims across the globe. But it’s important that people recognize the symptoms of allergies and COVID-19 are different. The following are some symptoms of allergies and some of COVID-19, courtesy of the CDC and the Mayo Clinic.

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• Wash Your Clothes Often. When worn outdoors, your clothes can carry small particles back into your home and cause more exposure and allergic reaction. Washing your clothes and taking a shower after outdoor activity can remove lingering allergens.

• Manage Your Stress Levels. Stress can be a powerful force on your physical and mental well-being, and it can pile on quickly. Stress hormones can negatively impact the immune system, increase oxidative stress levels, and inflame seasonal allergy symptoms. When you start to feel stressed, stop and take a breath. If you can, take a walk. Getting quality sleep also helps reduce the effects of stress.

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Carla Hall Shares Fun and Tasty Carrot Recipes Perfect for Spring To celebrate spring, Carla Hall, renowned chef, author, and television host, offers two delicious recipes that make carrots the star ingredient of the season.

“The thing I love most about the humble carrot is its versatility. It can be a snack, a salad, a dessert, a side dish or the basis for most soups and sauces,” says Hall.

McCormick spices agrees, reporting that recipe searches for roasting carrots is trending over the past year in internet searches and on their website, making it the perfect choice for vibrant spring dishes.

With roasted veggies on people’s minds, Hall created Roasted Carrots-in-a Blanket – a fun, carrot-y spin on the traditional pigs-in-a-blanket. The roasted carrots, seasoned with paprika, ground mustard, and rosemary, are wrapped in a light and flaky pastry.

CARROTS-IN-A-BLANKET • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 2 tablespoons orange juice • 2 teaspoons honey • 1 teaspoon McCormick Gourmet Organic Ground Coriander • 1 teaspoon McCormick Ground Mustard • 1 teaspoon McCormick Paprika • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Rosemary Leaves, lightly crushed • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper Grinder • 1 package (16 ounces) baby carrots • 3 cans (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent roll dough

CARROT MUSTARD SAUCE • 2 1/2 cup French’s Stone Ground Dijon Mustard • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Black Pepper Grinder • 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Pure Lemon Extract • 1/4 cup water

Hall also came up with a Warm Carrot Salad with Creamy Lemon Dressing.

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix butter, orange juice, honey, spices, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add carrots; toss to coat well. Arrange carrots in single layer on large parchment-lined sheet pan.

2. Roast 20 to 25 minutes or just until tender. Allow to cool slightly.

3. For the Carrot Mustard Sauce, transfer 1/2 cup of the roasted carrots to blender container or food processor. Add mustard, spices, extract and water.

Cover. Purée until completely smooth. Set aside.

4. Unroll crescent dough onto clean surface (do not separate triangles). Brush about 2 tablespoons of the Carrot Mustard Sauce evenly over each sheet of crescent dough. Reserve remaining sauce for serving. Use a pizza cutter to cut along perforations, then cut each triangle lengthwise into three separate triangles. Place one cooled carrot on the wide side of each dough triangle, then roll towards pointy ends to wrap carrots in dough. Place wrapped carrots tail-end down about 1 inch apart on parchment-lined sheet pan.

5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes until dough is golden brown, rotating pan halfway through cooking.

Serve warm with remaining sauce for dipping.

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Layers of roasted carrots are lightly spiced with cayenne and black pepper to complement naturally sweet Granny Smith apples, golden raisins, and pineapple. A simple, creamy lemon dressing drizzled on top adds a slightly tangy pop to finish this bright and colorful dish.

Here, Hall shares some clever tips for creating carrot-inspired meals: • To make the most of your time in the kitchen, peel your carrots using up and down strokes to make sure there are no wasted movements, and you get the job done faster.

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carrots to reduce prep and peeling time. You can quickly dice them at home for soups and stews.

• Carrots are beautiful and can be the star of your dish. Adding multihued carrots will make simple dishes appear fancy.

• You can use spices, herbs, and other ingredients as supporting cast members to add great flavor and make your dish taste even more amazing.

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SENIOR ISSUES

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by LARRY GRIMALDI

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A Year In The Covid Universe Bubble Our April 2020 return to North Providence from Florida was uncertain. The COVID-19 outbreak had locked down Rhode Island and Fort Lauderdale was a ghost town. For all practical purposes, were in a suspended reality. And while Southbound Route 95 was eerily empty, Route 95 northbound lanes were clogged with Canadians trying to get home before their borders closed.

Behemoth drug companies were racing to develop effective vaccines and therapeutic treatments. Public health officials were battling reams of misinformation, widely broadcast conspiracy theories, and blatant quackery peddled by pseudo medical “professionals.” An unsettled atmosphere hung over the national mood.

We returned to Rhode Island in late April and endured two-week home quarantine. During our selfimposed exile, my daughter Kate and son-in-law Ray served as our personal grocery and medication delivery service. Contact with our grandchildren Kailyn, Sophia, and Nicholas was limited to phone calls, text messages, facetime encounters, and drive-by waving parades. The pandemic also prevented us from visiting our 18-month-old grandson Benjamin, Jr. in New Jersey.

My wife Kathy and I had contracted a mild case of the COVID-19 virus in October and spent our 50th wedding anniversary on November 7 in quarantine. The annual LaVoice Family Christmas celebration was cancelled.

Birthday parties were also postponed or cancelled. Our Sunday family dinners were suspended. And my senior softball season did not begin, albeit with a limited schedule and reduced participation, until very late June.

The spring semester ushered in virtual learning for Kailyn, Sophia, and Nicho-

las. The girls lost those once in a lifetime events such as their high school junior prom, as well as their varsity softball season. If you are even vaguely familiar with the universe teenagers, you know that virtual learning deprived them of the all-important aspect of the high school experiencesocial interaction. Elevenyear-old Nicholas lost much of his spring hockey and fall tournament schedule to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His lacrosse debut was also delayed until this spring; and he also missed being with his fourth-grade classmates. Like the vast majority of kids, the resilience of youth carried them through the gauntlet of COVID challenges.

In July, we caught a glimpse of the post-pandemic universe and what a return to normalcy would bring when we hosted a belated Easter egg, birthday, school promotion extravaganza in our backyard. It was a chance to catch up, enjoy the summer weather, and be with one another again.

We realized that being able to just be together is an immeasurable gift.

Hit the fast-forward button to 2021, and you will see a much different landscape.

Kailyn, Sophia, and Nicholas are back in school. The girls are looking forward to a senior prom (perhaps), their high school softball season, graduation, and college selections. Our cheerleader Sophia cheered for girls soccer team and she returned for a spring football season. Nicholas was able to resume playing hockey and is looking forward to his first season of lacrosse. Ben, Renee, and Benjamin, Jr., now two and a half, spent Easter with us in Fort Lauderdale and our son Matthew flew to Florida from Las Vegas to join us for two brief vacations.

Kathy and I were able to get both vaccine doses during while we were in Florida. Fortunately, we experienced no side effects. While we have confidence in the efficacy of the vaccine, we still wear masks and use social distancing practices.

In fact, even here in Florida (outside of the annual beach bacchanalia of spring break) social distancing and mask wearing is pretty much standard practice. We are still leery of large crowd; so we traded our annual Key West birthday holiday for a few days in the quieter Florida Keys village of Islamorada.

Barring additional virus outbreaks, I am looking forward to full senior softball and golf seasons. Kathy is anticipating a summer of Wednesday outings and lunch with her golfing buddies, and day trips to South County beaches. We await the arrival of a new granddaughter in August, courtesy of Ben and Renee. And our son Matthew is planning to return home for an extended summer vacation. I see another grand birthday, graduation, anniversary, Fourth of July, Easter Egg hunt family extravaganza in our future.

If any positive has emerged from a year in the COVID Bubble Universe, it has manifested itself in the simple appreciation of being together as a family. A year in the COVID Bubble Universe has reminded us that mutual love, support and compassion are important tools in battling life’s inevitable challenges. Our collective experiences have proven that even a pandemic cannot diminish the powers a loving family dedicated to a common welfare.

Larry Grimaldi is a freelance writer living in North Providence. Comments can be e-mailed to lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com

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Awareness Months for Seniors As I was sitting through chemotherapy for treatment of my lung cancer, I noticed a message on the nurse’s computer opposite my chair. It read: “March is colorectal awareness month.”

I thought: “I’ll bet every month is a different disease.” Which led to: “Wouldn’t it be fun to do an awareness calendar especially for seniors?” So, here goes, complete with acronyms to easily remember them by.

JANUARY starts a new year and it’s a nobrainer that this is the time to Book your Doctors’ Appointments for the year. Don’t forget your dentist and recurring tests and procedures. With the long lead times for everything medical, BDA month is the most essential entry in your annual calendar.

FEBRUARY signals Velcro Assessment Time. Have you reached the point where you should be wearing shoes and clothes with Velcro closures? VAT is when you need to assess your wardrobe with this important safety check in mind.

MARCH heralds Gold Bond Awareness, the ever-popular talcum powder for seniors (though I’m clueless as to why). When my husband and I made trips to India, Gold Bond powder was always the number one item on his sister’s “please bring” list. Celebrate GBA with gusto!

APRIL is a good time for spring cleaning.

I’m making it the month to Reposition and Rotate your Throw Rugs. These are also called Scatter Rugs, depending on where you live. RRTRSR projects help keep rugs from curling up on one side, eliminating trip-andfall hazards for seniors.

MAY is your opportunity to Count Your Liver Spots before your time in the sun presents other spots that could confuse you. CYLS month is a right of passage for seniors to keep track of how much that skin scourge progresses from year to year. Doing this in May gives you a few weeks to figure out how to cover them up before you begin your outside activities in earnest.

JUNE is when Summer approaches, and it’s time to Buff those Heels and Elbows that have become hardened and flaky throughout Winter. BHE awareness hits at the beginning of short-sleeved shirts and sandals season. Make sure you’re in your buffest shape possible so neighbors don’t tut-tut when you walk by.

JULY pits neighbors against one another in a variety of navigational and speed challenges in the Hoveround Competition. Not for the faint of heart, training for the HOVCOM begins in August of the previous year. Northerners travel south to train in winter to maintain their competitive edge.

AUGUST, aka Fiber Fest month, is a celebration of Prunes & Figs. They make up the heart of this fiber-focused month-long PFFF extravaganza. It’s guaranteed to help every participant get a move on. Look for free samples of non-sugar Shredded Wheat miniatures at events in your neighborhood.

SEPTEMBER is the month to Toss those Bed, Bath and Beyond Coupons stashed somewhere on your kitchen counter. Even though they don’t expire, you can use only so many of either type during your lifetime. So, make TBBBC into a celebration. Mail some to your sister and your niece. By the time you’ve posted their envelopes, you’ll have at least two more BBB coupons in your own mail.

OCTOBER is a great time to hold a Mah Jong Tournament. Every senior community I’ve been to has several groups of regular Mah Jong players, so a month dedicated to a MJT makes a lot of sense. Be sure to agree on tournament rules in advance. MJTs can get nasty.

NOVEMBER is a good month for a Return Label Purge. We all get multiple mailings from charities that send those cute labels for your outgoing mail. You likely have several years’ worth in a cubbyhole in your desk.

Time to do an annual RLP. Toss all the ones where your name is misspelled; (you know you have those). Also ones with print type so small you can’t even read your address with your best cheater glasses on.

DECEMBER is when you should schedule your annual Underwear Assessment. As part of your UA, pay particular attention to briefs whose elastic has started to sag. Also the ones where your thumbs have poked holes through the side seams as you pulled them on or off.

And of course, all those whites that are now yellow or gray must go. Make a list of what you want replaced. Then send it to your family so they can give you what you need for holiday gifts. They’ll appreciate the suggestions.

There it is. BDA, VAT, GBA, RRTRSR, CYLS, BHE, HOVCOM, PFFF, TBBBC, MJT, RLP, UA. A year of awareness months especially for seniors. And you didn’t even have to go through chemotherapy to receive it!

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On Sunday, May 9, 2021, millions of people will celebrate the special women in their lives, particularly the mothers, grandmothers and stepmothers who often tirelessly care for those they love.

Created by Anna Jarvis in the early 20th century and designated an official United States holiday in 1914, Mother’s Day is a special day in many families.

Apart from birthdays, primary female caregivers may not always get the recognition they deserve, nor be entitled to a day to kick back and relax and let others take the helm. Mother’s Day entitles them to something special.

Even though the way people have been living has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mother’s Day may be the first holiday on the calendar when the world can finally regain some sense of normalcy. But caution should still prevail during Mother’s Day celebrations. Thankfully, there are plenty of creative ways to celebrate mothers and mother figures this year.

• Dine truly ‘al fresco.’ Outdoor dining has become commonplace, and even before it was a safety measure, enjoying a meal on a sun-soaked patio or overlooking a body of water was popular. If you’re worried about limited restaurant space or crowds, plan a picnic at a scenic location, such as a botanical garden or county park. Include Mom’s favorite foods and enjoy the fresh air and delicious foods together.

• Create a photo slideshow. Digital photos have eclipsed prints in many people’s hearts. But too often digital photos never get seen after they’re initially taken. That can change when you compile a slideshow of favorite photos from childhood and even present-day photos that Mom is sure to appreciate.

Use sentimental music or Mom’s favorite songs as the soundtrack, and include some inspirational quotations or personal voiceovers. This is one gift that can be shared in person or over group meeting apps.

• Get involved together. An especially meaningful way to honor a mother who is always giving her time and love is to become involved in a difference-making organization. Joint volunteerism is a great way to spend more time together working toward a worthy goal.

• Enjoy her hobbies and interests.

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• Send an edible gift. If you can’t be there to celebrate with Mom in person, have a special meal delivered to her door. Then enjoy the same foods with her via Google Meet, Facetime or Zoom. Don’t forget a tasty cocktail so you can toast the special woman in your life.

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In the heart of St. Ann’s Cemetary, Saint Peter and Paul Mausoleum will open this spring as a final resting place for thousands of faithful Catholics.

The 22,000 square-foot mausoleum complex will house 2,086 casket spaces, 552 marble front niches and 122 glass-front niches, according to Anthony Carpinello, director of Catholic cemeteries for the Diocese of Providence. Carpinello said about 300 casket cases have been sold thus far, but niches having been selling more since cremation has become more popular over the past several years. McClesky Mausoleums, who builds about 60 percent of all Catholic mausoleums across the country according to Carpinello, are build-

ing the new mausoleum, and it was designed by Cemetary Design Associates.

The cemetery already hosts six mausolea, but five are at capacity. The sixth is a holding crypt for about 100 remains that will be placed in the new mausoleum, according to the Rhode Island Catholic. Carpinello said that St. Ann’s mausoleums are the only ones in the state under the Diocese’s control.

“It started out of a need for mausoleum space,” Carpinello said. “When I first arrived here there was very little availability. The Catholic cemeteries were in a transition period They didn’t want to start a new project until a new director was named. By the time I got settled, there was an even greater need for mausoleum space.”

Construction of the mausoleum began in April 2019, and Carpinello said that the project cost about $11 million. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence inspired the design, which Carpinello said highlights the mausoleum’s connection to Catholicism.

“Catholic cemeteries are consecrated ground,” Carpinello said. “Being consecrated ground, it is an extension of our church. Our Catholic faith teaches our faithful to live our lives in communion with the church and in death return to those grounds. So from the out-

side, it doesn’t look like your normal mausoleum, it looks like a church. That’s what makes it different since we are an extension of our churches.”

Upon arriving at the mausoleum, the mausoleum’s two front towers will also hold companion couch crypts and individual crypts. The chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be located in the center of the mausoleum. Its nave will be lined with both individual and companion crypts.

There will also be two family rooms in the alcove on the back wall on both sides of the chapel mural.

These rooms have companion couch crypts that are seven levels high for a total of 14 casket spaces. These rooms are private so only family members can access them and will each have the family name inscribed on its gate.

Each area is named for various local Catholic parishes and will have a stained-glass window dedicated to its namesake. All of the artwork throughout the mausoleum came from the former Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church on Federal Hill.

The corridors contain side-by-side crypts, true companion crypts and single crypts depending on location. Carpinello said that people may choose to place their remains in the corridor correlated with their parish,

or in one that is named after a saint they had a particular fondness for.

“We put a strong emphasis on giving every area a true meaning and having it depicted by artwork,” Carpinello said regarding the naming and theming of the corridors. “We didn’t want anybody to feel that one area was better than another.”

The mausoleum will also have outdoor crypts in three courtyards. While two of the courtyards will only offer true companion crypts, the third offers single crypts, side-by-side crypts and true companion crypts.

For those who want a resting place that is still outdoors but not too exposed, the mausoleum will have four covered cloister areas named after the four Gospel writers. There will be all kinds of crypts here, as well as statutes of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Carpinello said that the mausoleum’s scope and design make it unique.

“It’s one of a kind for anything in Rhode Island, and I’m told that it is the second largest in all of New England,” Carpinello said.

Those who wish to purchase a casket or crypt can call 401.742.0796 or email b h e r r e n d i o c e s e o f p r ov i dence.org. Carpinello said that casket spaces start at $8,500, but the price may increase depending on where it is in the mausoleum.

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Nursing homes see 96 percent decline in COVID cases since vaccine rollout The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year, released a report showing nursing homes in the U.S. continue to see a rapid decline in new COVID-19 cases thanks to initial vaccine allocations prioritized for nursing homes and called on Congress to consider the industry’s Care For Our Seniors Act to address systemic issues facing the nursing home sector and prevent another COVIDtype crisis.

Recent CMS data shows that nursing homes have seen a 96 percent decline in new COVID cases among residents since the peak during the week of December 20 of last year when there were more than 30,000 new resident cases. Along with the lowest number of new COVID cases, AHCA/ NCAL’s new report shows COVID related deaths in nursing homes declined by 91 percent since December 20, 2020.

“We are not out of the woods yet, but these numbers are incredibly encouraging and a major morale booster for frontline caregivers who have been working tirelessly for more than a year to protect our residents,” said Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL. “This trend shows that when long term care is prioritized, as with the national vaccine rollout, we can protect our vulnerable elderly population. Now we need Congress to prioritize our nursing homes for the long-term by considering the initiatives in the Care For Our Seniors Act to improve the quality of care for our residents.”

AHCA and LeadingAge, recently released the reform agenda, the Care For Our Seniors Act, to address long-standing challenges affecting the quality of care provided in America’s nursing homes.

The organizations say the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and exacerbated systemic issues impacting the nursing home sector, such as workforce shortages, aging physical plants and underfunded government reimbursements for care.

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The initiative also calls for a multi-phase, tiered approach to attract, retain and develop more long term care professionals leveraging federal, state and academic institutions.

While recommending several new ways to improve oversight and processes to support better care and protect residents, the Care For Our Seniors Act also aims to modernize nursing homes by looking at how the industry could shift to more private rooms, promoting resident privacy and supporting infection control best practices.

AHCA and LeadingAge say reform will be costly, but is long overdue. The nursing home sector has been facing a financial crisis for years even before COVID due to low Medicaid reimbursements, the primary coverage for nursing home residents.

The Care For Our Seniors Act calls for an increase in federal Medicaid funds provided to states and bringing the Medicaid rate up to equal the cost of care. Currently, Medicaid only covers 70 to 80 percent of the costs to care for a nursing home resident.

“With a growing elderly population soon needing our services, the moment is now. We must pay tribute to all those who lost their lives to this vicious virus and resolve to bring forth a brighter future,” concluded Mark Parkinson, president and CEO of AHCA/NCAL. “We have already seen what progress can be made when policymakers come together to make long term care residents a priority and through these reforms, we can significantly improve the quality of care for our current residents and generations to come.”

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ABOUT AHCA/NCAL The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represents more than 14,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers and homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long term or post-acute care in our member facilities each day. For more information, please visit www.ahcancal. org or www.ncal.org.

Recalling Restaurants of the Eighties Thanks to the readers who called and e-mailed with their memories of long-gone restaurants.

Carol Nelson fondly remembers Johnsons Hummocks on Allens Ave., where she had her first date with her now husband 67 years ago.

“He tells people that the reason he married me was because I was the only girl he took out who finished her meal and was eyeing his,” she said.

We also remember the giant mural over the huge bar.

Lori Eldridge used to go to the Cocke ‘n’ Kettle in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. “They had continental cuisine served by friendly waiters in a luxurious home,” she remembered. Best of all, a server would bring hot popovers right from the oven o the table.” She also remembers the Seven Seas in Warwick, near Rocky Point for its great seafood “in the rough”.

As I looked back at my entertainment columns of the 1980’s, I recalled so many outstanding restaurants that are no longer with us.

Topping the list was the Ming Garden in downtown Providence, where I frequently left my office in the Howard building to go next door for the best chicken wings in the world, covered in a thick, tasty sauce that I have never found duplicated. The Ming was the King of all Asian restaurants.

Remember Mario’s at 325 Warwick Ave., just over the Cranston line, where Howdy Hamburgers was and the Stop and Shop is now?

Another reader reminded me of the Sandpiper at 1935 West Shore Rd, where twin lobsters were $9.95.

A relative recalled called Micheletti’s at 23 Rathbone St. in the old Providence Market District. Tony Micheletti was always there to greet you and suggest his favorite veal dishes. On evening we were seating in from of the gilded mirror in the elegant dining room. Joyce cracked a lobster tail and the juice Sprayed all over the mirror. Our kids couldn’t stop laughing as Joyce turned redder than the lobster.

Our favorite Newport restaurant was Salas. It was also the only one we could afford on the island. They had the best, sweetest lobster in Newport. Tables were close together in the upstairs dining room. We noticed a huge platter of lo mein at the next table. The group noticed us noticing them, sent the platter to our table and invited us to help ourselves. We did, and returned for more.

Ned Grace was responsible for some of the best restaurants in the area. The entrepreneur started with the Old Grist Mill and then founded Hemenway’s, by far one of the finest restaurants to open in Providence. . .until he added the Capitol Grille. He went on to open Bugaboo Creek in Warwick and Seekonk, and added our favorite, Ocean Express on Allens Ave. We fondly remember Vincents Marcello’s at 146 Gansett St., across from Hugh B. Bain school, a true Italian family restaurant where a family of four could afford to eat.

Remember the Old Diamond in Knightsville? Henry Alves was one of the great Italian chefs in the state. It was sort lived, but the Barnsider Key West made a splash inside Rhode Island Mall with its gourmet burgers, pineapple pizzas and Hawaiian drinks.

Remember Rafael’s, the upscale Providence restaurant run by chef Rafael, the Johnson and Wales grad from Edgewood? My friend, the late Sheldon Sollosy took me there and insisted that we share a squid appetizer. I mentioned it in my review and he called to tell me that he hoped his rabbi didn’t see it.

Readers reminded me of two popular Italian restaurants, now long gone, in Warwick: Mama Chiello and Mama Spumoni.

Tom’s Bao Bao was a unique restaurant on Providence’s Westminster St. that sold Chinese dumplings. The trained bao bao makers displayed their talents in the front window for passersby. Most people find them “interesting”, but complained about the small portion of ingredients. They didn’t last long.

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Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Providence

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he Catholic Cemeteries for the Diocese of Providence are “Holy Ground”, consecrated and designated for our faithful to carry out the sacred religious traditions of burial within our Church. While caring for the resting places of our deceased and your loved ones, we recognize all of the regulations and guidelines of the National Catholic Cemetery Conference in accord with the Catholic Church.

We believe in, and are firmly committed to the teachings & rich tradition of the Catholic Church with regard to the deceased and the sacredness of catholic cemeteries. We are committed to provide you with as many options as possible to help ease some of your most difficult decisions, in the most difficult of times, in conjunction with the teachings of our Church. Our mission is to ensure the proper interment, memorialization, and the corporal works of mercy of the Catholic Church. We strive for our Cemeteries to be a comforting, welcome presence while reflecting the compassion of Jesus.

The options our cemeteries offer are much different than many of the traditional option you may be familiar with, so please take the time to visit our locations to discuss what is now available to you, to meet the needs of your family.

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No matter what the weather conditions are, he’s here, and usually in a pretty decent mood! As it turns out, he’s my delivery person at my home as well. He knows the streets in town better than anyone, I’m sure. You’ll see him in his truck along Main Street daily, unless he’s off. He’s a great guy with a lot of miles on his feet. He’s never one to shy away from a conversation or refuse a piece of news. He’s jovial, sincere and caring. I’m sure there’s not a person on his route that doesn’t feel the same way. He’s a legend in his own mind, and also in the mind of some of us! If you are lucky enough to be friends on Facebook, you’ll know that he knows his way around a keyboard as a musician, and he also knows his way around local and not too distant eateries. He’s a one of a kind, humble, nice guy. We love him, and wish him the best in his retirement. he surely deserves to put his feet up and relax, although I’m sure he won’t sit around!!

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