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• On March 5, 1770, a mob of American colonists gathers at the Customs House in Boston and begins taunting the British soldiers guarding the building.

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• On March 3, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln signs a bill creating the Freedman’s Bureau. The federal agency oversaw the transition of African Americans from slavery to freedom.

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• On March 2, 1904, Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, the author and illustrator of such beloved children’s books as “The Cat in the Hat,” is born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Geisel used his middle name (which was also his mother’s maiden name) as his pen name.

• On March 4, 1918, the first cases of the deadly Spanish flu pandemic are reported in soldiers at Fort Riley, Kansas. The virus soon traveled to Europe with U.S. soldiers heading to aid the Allies in France. The flu would eventually kill 20 million to 50 million people around the world.

• On March 7, 1923, The New Republic publishes Robert Frost’s poem “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening,” which begins with the famous line “Whose woods these are, I think I know.”

• On March 1, 1966, Venera 3, an unmanned Soviet probe launched from Kazakhstan, collides with Venus, the second planet from the sun. It was the first spacecraft to reach the surface of another planet.

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4. What was the original title of “Leaving on a Jet Plane”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “Never been this blue, Never knew the meaning of a heartache, But then again, I’ve never lost at love before.”

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Insured. RI Reg. #17997. Find us on Facebook. 392-3050. sbuilding1@verizon.net.

LAUNDRY SERVICE _________________________

Let us wash, dry and fold your laundry. Only 99¢ per lb. Pick up and delivery available. THORPE’S LAUNDROMAT AND DRY CLEANING. 401-826-7158. 560 Providence Street, West Warwick.

MASONRY ___________________________________

B. TRAUTMAN MASONRY: Brick/block, stone, fireplaces, and masonry landscaping. Residential and commercial. RI Reg. #7933.

Visa and Mastercard accepted. 447-4645.

PEST CONTROL _____________________________

WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 8217800.

KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial.

Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control.

100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.

PLUMBING & HEATING _____________________

JOHN P. KEOGH PLUMBING & DRAIN CLEANING: Electric sewer rooter service. Master Plumber Lic. #1881. 401-862-8810.

A GOOD PLUMBER: Plumbing, heating, drain cleaning. 401-8082284. RI Lic. #MP002399. MA Lic. #30436.

RATES & DEADLINE FOR AT YOUR SERVICE

$8.00 PER WEEK for 10 words (25¢ each add. word) Min. 1 Month.

Deadline: Last Thursday of each month for ads starting the following month. Mail or bring your ad to The Reminder. 5 Coventry Shoppers Park, Coventry, RI 02816. Phone: 821-2216. Fax: 821-0397.

ROOFING ____________________________________

DEPIETRO ROOFING, INC.: Specials Available. Quality work, free estimates. RI Reg. #22850. Call John 573-9328.

SEPTIC SYSTEMS ___________________________

TLC SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Design & Installation, Foundation Digging, Land Clearing & Grading. Class 1 License. Registered Contractor.

Free Estimates. Call 392-3300 or visit www.tlcrhodeisland.com.

TAX SERVICES ______________________________

VICTOR MOFFITT & CO., INC.: Bookkeeping, Tax Services for individuals and businesses, 40 years experience. 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry. 828-2155. www.victormoffittandco.com

TILE INSTALLATION ___________________________ TSU CONSTRUCTION: Tile, Marble, Granite Installation. Reg. #8795. Call Charlie 556-8134.

TREE SERVICE ______________________________

VERRIER TREE SERVICE, INC.: Total Tree Care - Removals, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Spraying, Land Clearing, Brush Mowing, Spring Clean-Ups, Licensed. Insured. 39 Years of Satisfied Customers. 24 Hour Every Day Service. Free Estimates. 397-3942.

Visit us Online at RIREMINDER.COM

For Effective Advertising Call 821-2216

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Puzzle Page YOUR #1 OIL DEALER

Will Match any Local Oil Companies’ Current Oil Prices

D FIREWOO

Talk Person to Person 24/7

Call or Text

Rick & Greg Nunes

649-0670 Riverpoint Disposal Rolloff Container Service

Same Day Service • Competitive Pricing Multiple Sizes Available Family Owned & Operated

ST PATRIS

24 Hour Burner Service Automatic Delivery Discount Fuel Oil Heating Assistance Vendor Residential & Commercial Oil & Kerosene Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel

License #16 • MP #7897 • Master E-#1101

823-9291

R.I. Emergency (401)821-9213

R.I. Lic. MP 001740 Ct. Lic. #266037

New Homes, Renovations, Additions, Repairs, Water Filtration Systems, etc.

Custom quality workmanship for homeowner satisfaction.

Ray (Chip) Hinkson

WE ARE THE AUTHORITY ON LOW PRICES

M.V.P.D. OIL

SAME DAY DELIVERY

A Division of Dan’s Oil, Inc.

Mark V. Parisella Discount Oil Lic. #130 HOPE, RI 615-9962

WET LEAKY BASEMENT? • PUMPS INSTALLED • UNDER FLOOR DRAINAGE • LEAKING WALLS REASONABLE PRICING

CALL A PROFESSIONAL:

(401) 225-2000 www.divconservices.com

RI Reg. #9386

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

DAN’S OIL MARK V. PARISELLA, PROP

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Please call for fast and friendly same day deliveries

Ultra-Low Sulfur Premium Diesel

#2 Fuel Oil Kerosene

RELIABLE SERVICE

AUTOMATIC DELIVERIES 24 HR. SERVICE

822-4430

Verrier Tree Service

• Removal • Pruning • Stump Grinding • Land Clearing • House Lots • Subdivisions • Firewood Available

• Free Estimates • Insured • Licensed Arborist • Mulch • Commercial • Residential • 24 Hr. Everyday Service

Since 1974

verriertree.com

397-3942

Let Verrier Tree Service care for your trees the Proper way.

EASYFLOW PLUMBING

COD ONLY

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474-8839 Joe

Lic. #130

S IL CS S. S

Fully Insured

Free Estimates Bucket Truck Tree Trimming & Pruning Stump Grinding Tree Removal 24 Hour Emergency Service Tractor Work and Bush Hogging

Have your boiler cleaned NOW! 24 Hour Burner Service

A

LL T I MBE

TREE SERVICE

❆ WINTER IS HERE! ❆

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

T

2 Station Street, Coventry

Licensed Arborist #639

R

OIL

Richard’s Oil OIL 822-1543

ley l a V Lic.#444

FUEL INC. No Extra Credit Card Charges

Warwick Oil

Lic.#345

Quality Home Heating Oil at Discount Prices!

Family Owned & Operated

401-823-8113

1343 Main St., West Warwick, RI Paul Petrozzi, owner

BULK ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL 24 HOUR SERVICE • CALL FOR DAILY PRICES R.I. LIHEAP Vendor – Radio Dispatched

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE REMINDER

OUR OFFICE IS OPEN!

COVENTRY

MINI-STORAGE

For Your Safety & Ours...

Cloth Face Covering or a Mask is required to enter the office.

Limit 1 customer in at a time.

Thank you for your cooperation!

397-4600

If you require assistance entering our office, please call us at 821-2216 and we will meet you curbside.

Your friends at THE

We are open to

Full Hours of Operation

REMINDER

and we meet the R.I. Protective Guidelines for our Customers

5 COVENTRY SHOPPERS PARK, COVENTRY, RI 02816 � 401.821.2216

AURORA HEATING & FUEL CO. Boiler Services/Oil Tanks Installation/Service/Cleaning

GET 3RD MONTH

FREE! Any Size Unit FIRST TIME RENTERS

coventryministorage.com

REMINDER The

Quality Home Heating Oil at a LOW PRICE!

401-823-5996

Pay 2 Months In Advance

1920 Nooseneck Hill Rd., Rt. 3, Coventry

Rhode Island’s First Buyers Guide

open 7 days

1049 Main St., Coventry • (401) 821-2216

mail@rireminder.com

Lic. #31

Monday & Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 7:30am-7pm, Saturday 8am-4:30pm; Sunday 10am-4pm

Advertise Your St. Patrick’s & St. Joseph’s Day Specials and Events

Classifieds NEED CASH? Sell your unwanted items for profit.

Call me for more info, 401-378-4885.

CLEANUPS of attics, cellars, garages, buildings, yards. Leaf Cleanups, etc. Some cleanouts for content. Anything hauled away. Antiques and furniture bought.

Very reasonable. Free estimates. Call anytime for your small moving needs.

397-2781 or 741-2781.

FREE: Hardman piano.

Good condition, needs tune up. Pick up. Call 1-508-4684655.

TAX PREPARATION: Personal and Sole Proprietor Business by David Gagnon. Over 30 years experience. Honest & dependable. Pick-up & delivery service available, as well as online & via USPS. Call or text 401-215-5970 or email to davidgagnontax@aol.com

FIREWOOD FOR SALE: JW Studley & Sons. Cut & split seasoned wood. $225/cord.

Est. 1982. Not a fly by night! 641-0212.

P O RTA B L E G A S S T O R A G E TA N K , 15-gallon capacity, on portable cart: Extra pump handle. Like new. $110 OBO. Call 822-2822 for more information.

FIREWOOD: 2 Year seasoned. Cut, split & delivered. $225/Cord, $140/half cord. Senior & Military discounts.

470-2895 or 771-2858.

Happy New Year from B&R Firewood!

DO YOU HAVE CHRONIC Knee or Back Pain? If you have insurance, you may qualify for the perfect brace at little to no cost. Get yours today! Call 1-800-217-0504.

INVENTORS - FREE I N F O R M AT I O N PA C K A G E : H a v e y o u r product idea developed affordably by the Research & Development pros and presented to manufacturers.

Call 1-855-380-5976 for a Free Idea Starter Guide.

Submit your idea for a free consultation.

M O B I L E H E L P, AMERICA’S PREMIER MOBILE MEDICAL ALERT SYSTEM: Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free Brochure! Call today! 1-844892-1017.

G E N E R A C S TA N D B Y GENERATORS provide backup power during utility power outages so your home and family stay safe and comfortable. Prepare now. Free 7-year extended warranty ($695 value!)

Request a free quote today!

Call for additional terms and conditions. 1-877-378-1582.

4G LTE HOME INTERNET now available! Get GotW3 with lightning fast speeds plus take your service with you when you travel! As low as $109.99/month! 1-888674-1423.

DEALING WITH WATER DAMAGE requires immediate action: Local professionals that respond immediately. Nationwide & 24/7. No Mold Calls. 1-800506-3367.

E L I M I N AT E G U T T E R CLEANING FOREVER! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today.

15% off Entire Purchase.

10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-855-9641491.

HUGHESNET SATELLITE INTERNET: Finally, no hard data limits! Call today for speeds up to 25mbps as low as $59.99/month! $75 Gift Card, terms apply. 1-855703-0743.

LOOKING FOR LOCAL PERSON to do periodic sewing, including mending.

Would drop off at your place.

Text, 489-4305.

OXYGEN-Anytime, anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. Only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved!

FREE info kit: Call 1-855917-4693.

COVENTRY ANIMAL SHELTER has many pets available for adoption that need good homes.

Call 822-9106 for more information.

WANTED: Antiques and collectibles. Moving or just cleaning out?

We pay more for your old jewelry, glassware, f u r n i t u re , p o t t e r y, clocks, paintings, military items, crocks, post cards, cameras, photos, old coins, etc. For prompt and courteous service call Bill, 821-0381.

MOVING! INDOOR YARD SALE: House, basement and garage. Too much to list. Everything must go! Thursday, February 25-Saturday, February 27, 11AM-3PM. 5 Nancy Court, Coventry.

D I S H T V: $ 6 4 . 9 9 f o r 190 channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free installation, Smart HD DVR included, free voice remote.

Some restrictions apply.

Promo Expires 7/21/21. Call 1-877-925-7371.

STAY IN YOUR HOME LONGER with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub: Receive up to $1500 off, including a free toilet & a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call us at 1-866-945-3783 or visit walkintubquote.com/ pennysaver

For Effective Advertising Call 821-2216

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Real Estate Making Dreams Come True Every Day!

Rick Moulton Remax Hall of Fame

Tel: 401-580-1608

rickwmoulton@hotmail.com

H.J. Bernard Realty 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments

750-$1,150

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821-1500

REMINDER Classified Ads... We’ll find a home for everything... even you.

Commercial For Sale/Rent/Lease

AFFORDABLE RENTALS CALL ROPAL REALTY

Room For Rent

1400 sq. ft. Plenty of parking.

High traffic location. Central air and alarm

COVENTRY: Furnished.

Cable TV, washer/dryer access. Single person only. Must have proof of negative COVID test.

Smoking OK. $500/ month plus $200 security.

Call 823-3663 between 7AM-4PM.

OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE

1,195

$

a month 1049 Main Street, Coventry Contact Edwina 401-440-7368

Access America

1025 Tiogue Avenue Coventry, RI 02816 (401)828-2100

Elaine Eccleston Broker/Owner

Thinking of Selling Your Property??

Call 828-2100 today for a Free Market Analysis West Warwick: New Listing!! 2 bed ranch, granite counters, FP, hardwoods, garage, newer roof, fenced, $219,900 Coventry: Waterview, 3 bed, 3 full bath colonial, updated kitchen, fireplace, C/A, new roof & septic, large deck, $429,900 Coventry: Double wide 2 bed, 2 bath mobile, newer roof & flooring, two 3 season rooms, 55+, $132,000 Foster: Build your dream home! Five acres of wooded raw land, 636 foot frontage, $125,000

Real Estate Wanted Real Services We B uEstate y U N WA NTED HOUSES Fast! Offer in 48 Real Estate for Sale Hrs. CASH...

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Any condition. Call today, 595-8703.

Vacation Real Estate WA R M W E AT H E R I S YEAR ROUND IN ARUBA! The water is safe and the dining is fantastic. Walk out to the beach. 3 Bedroom weeks available. Sleeps 8.

Email carolaction@aol.com for more information.

NEED QUICK CASH? Sell your no-longer-used items with a REMINDER READER AD. Now it’s easier than ever. Call 8212216 for information. All Credit Cards accepted.

I BUY HOUSES THAT NEED HELP!

No Cash to Fix? Problems - Big or Small?

Need Major Cleanouts? Overdue Taxes & Mortgage Problems?

All Properties Considered.

• No Missed Appointments • No Contractors • No Realtors • No Bank Inspections • Just CASH IN HAND!

Call Scott at 401-487-7274

REAL ESTATE CENTER Michelle Pacheco

401-626-6243

® “I put the REAL in Real Estate.

Either keep it REAL or keep it moving!”

Pacheco Property Page Pacheco_sellsRI

REMINDER The

Rhode Island’s First Buyers Guide

1049 Main St., Coventry • (401) 821-2216

mail@rireminder.com

Improve Wellness with Affordable Bathroom Upgrades (Family Features) Wellness is at the forefront of nearly everyone’s mind, including keeping germs at bay and creating surroundings that promote mental and physical health. Even small, but important, spaces like the bathroom can benefit from changes with wellness in mind.

A bathroom can be one of the easiest rooms in your home to give a little extra TLC toward creating a healthier lifestyle. These cost-effective measures can turn your bathroom into a more practical, functional space that promotes your well-being.

Switch Up Surfaces The countertops in your bathroom, much like the flooring, must be able to withstand a lot of water. Nonporous vanity tops, such as those made from quartz, hold up to being wet constantly and can help keep germs from breeding.

In addition to being easy to clean, a solid-surface option like quartz never needs to be sealed or polished, making it an aesthetically pleasing, long-lasting option.

Clean Green Bathrooms are often hot and steamy places, and water vapors in the air can carry potentially harmful chemicals from cleaning products.

Green cleaning products are made to control the spread of bacteria and viruses using safe and effective means. Not only are they helpful in preventing asthma attacks and other respiratory ailments, but they are a low-cost way to improve overall indoor air quality.

What you use to clean yourself is just as important. Using green or organic personal care items can help reduce toxin exposure and lessen the likelihood of an allergic reaction.

Reduce Humidity All that steam can affect your health in other ways, too, since it creates a humid environment that encourages mold and mildew. A heated towel rack is an inexpensive way to add a touch of luxury to your space while generating heat that helps reduce humidity and the growth of mold and mildew, therefore benefitting indoor air quality.

Heated towel racks like those from Amba Products come in a variety of finishes and styles to coordinate with your decor. For modest accommodations, the Radiant Small is a space-saving choice, and freestanding models are available if wall space is at a premium. Another advantage: Since the racks dry towels, they’ll stay mildew-free longer and don’t need to be washed as often, which helps save valuable natural resources.

Enhance Air Quality Creating a green, spa-like oasis with plants can bring wellness benefits that don’t break the bank.

Indoor plants help rid the environment of pollutants, and the energy and ambiance they add may have mental health benefits, too. Plants like mother-in-law’s tongue or peace lily are popular options to incorporate as natural air purifiers.

Explore Color A bathroom’s color palette can also play a role in your wellness goals. Warmer shades like red and orange enhance energy while cooler colors like green and blue can be calming.

Begin planning bathroom upgrades that improve your health and well-being with more tips and ideas at ambaproducts.com. #15625 Source: Amba Products

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SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE REMINDER

Home Improvement David R. Laferriere • 378-4487 Finish Carpenter • Quality Finish Work Since 1980

• New Finish Trim in New or Older Houses • New Kitchens • Built in Units

• Wainscoting • Crown Moldings • Fireplace Surrounds • Interior & Exterior Doors

COVENTRY, RI • REG. #22280 • INSURED

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40 Years in Business!

R&R Roofing 401-823-1330

Roof Specials on Complete Jobs All Work Guaranteed!

Richard Rossi, owner rrossi57@gmail.com www.randrroofingri.com

Super Service Award Winner 2013, ’14, ’15,’16, ‘17, ‘18 NOW ACCEPTING CREDIT CARDS

TSU Construction Expert Tile Installation Kitchen & Bath Remodels Charlie Mischler

556-8134

Free Estimates Reg. #8795

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FREE IN-HOME DESIGN CONSULTATION CALL TODAY *Offer valid only while supplies last. Limit one per household. Must be first time purchase. Minimum spend amount applies. Financing subject to third party credit approval. Some financing options cannot be combined with other offers and may require minimum monthly payments. All offers subject to change prior to purchase. See AmericanStandardShowers.com for other restrictions and for licensing, warranty, and company information. CSLB B982796; Suffolk NY: 55431H;NYC:HIC 2022748-DCA. Safety Tubs Co. LLC does not sell in Nassau NY, Westchester NY, Putnam NY, Rockland NY.

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FLOORING

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DRYWALL & PLASTER

Insured. Reg. #33185

Reilly Fence Inc.

Professional installations of Vinyl • Wood • Aluminum Chainlink Fences Insured • Free Estimates Call & book an appt. today!

228-3647

PUMPS  TANKS WATER FILTRATION WELL DRILLING

Reg. #40392

House Junk Removal Garages • Basements

Small Demolitions Reliable Service Insured & Reg. #2983

286-0505

S K I L L E D HANDYMAN: 25+ Ye a r s e x p e r i e n c e .

No job too small.

Repairs, renovations, restorations. Free estimates. Call Andy, 516-6587.

SMP Electric LLC

- licensed and insured -

© 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

Call Today for a Free Estimate

HANDYMAN WORK SMALL REPAIRS REPLACEMENT WINDOWS

821-8411

or facebook.com/MatolaRemodeling

Insured RI Reg #21649

THE GUTTER GODS

241-8838

KITCHENS & BATHS

Completely Remodeled 40 years experience Free estimates

, INC.

• Seamless Gutters • Gutter Cleaning • Aluminum Trim • Siding • Roofing • Painting

Reg #4508

WINTER CLEANUP: Yards raked, lawns mowed, shrubs trimmed, trees cut down, brush hauled away, debris hauled away. Quality work. Excellent rates.

Doug, 826-3444.

William J. Muller Jr. • Coventry • RI Reg. #12882 ■

wind, snow or ice damage? call the experts!

Bucket Truck Work Pruning/Trimming ■ Stump Grinding ■ Full Line of Mulch Products ■ House lots ■ Land clearing ■ ■

MIKE RAPOSA PAINTING

Ceiling & Wall Repair Interior & Exterior Paint & Stain

954-3686

We now have more winter behind us than before us, but it sure seems like a long, long time before we see spring.

We need some comforting soup NOW to see us through.

2 cups water 4 cups chopped cabbage 1 cup shredded loose-packed frozen potatoes 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 (12 fluid-ounce) can evaporated fat-free milk 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped real bacon bits 1/4 cup grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese 1. In a large saucepan, combine water, cabbage, potatoes and onion.

Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

2. In a covered jar, combine evaporated milk and flour. Shake well to blend. Pour milk mixture into cabbage mixture. Mix well to combine.

3. Stir in parsley flakes, black pepper, bacon bits and Parmesan cheese.

Lower heat and continue cooking until mixture thickens and is heated through, stirring occasionally. Makes 4 (1 1/4-cup) servings.

• Each serving equals: 169 calories, 1g fat, 11g protein, 29g carb., 328mg sodium, 3g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fat-Free Milk, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable.

Matola Remodeling & Painting Services, LLC

CONSTRUCTION

Affordable - Dependable All Work Guaranteed No Job Too Small Quality Workmanship

Cozy Vegetable Soup

We Handle Your Project from Start to Finish. No Project too Small!

A & A SIMONE

Reg.#14105 BBB Free• Estimates Reg.#14105Member • Free Estimates Insured

Stock up on Firewood!

J.W. Studley & Sons

Don’t be Cold this Winter.

for all your Tree removal Needs

641-0212

Established 1982 • Licensed Arborist on Staff Free Estimates • Lic. #29307 • Insured

pump your septic $

before the snow piles up! get it done!

10.00 Off with this ad

Rhode island Septic Services EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST • Serving All of Rhode Island

OV CEL ER EB 60 RAT YE ING AR S

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• KITCHENS • BASEMENTS • CEILINGS • BATHROOMS • GAME ROOMS • FLOORS

February 15, 2021

National Girls and Women in Sports Day takes place each February and marks the perfect opportunity to shed light on female professional athletes who dominate the courts, tracks, fields, and much more. The following are the seven most famous female athletes as ranked by ESPN’s World Fame 100.

INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING & REMODELING

401-413-8478

275-2222

24 Hour Phone Line Insured • Licensed in RI #40683 & CT PLM 0288911-J1

Give Your Home a Whole New Look

New Construction,

Remodel, Repairs

King Features Weekly Service

Did you know?

Call 401-385-3330

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

• Organized • Clean

Luxury Vinyl Plank $2.29sf

A MAX T. VALUE STORE

JOHN LEMME formerly of DS Lorenson Well Drilling

smpelectricri@gmail.com

❂

265-6927

Need Well Water Service?

❂

HOUSES ADDITIONS REPAIRS ONE DAY CEILINGS

Ryan

NO WATER?

Wallpapering

West Warwick 826-0100 Warwick 738-7200 Central Falls 475-6900 Jewett City, CT 860-376-4400 Lunenburg, MA 978-343-2900 builders-surplus.com

Reg. 23872

www.falconflooringri.com

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

NEW! Waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring.

7.2” width x 48” length; includes 3.5mm SPC core & 1mm underlayment pad; 12mil wear layer.

12 pcs / 28.84 sq.ft. per carton

Vinyl Siding • Remodeling • Additions • Garages • Sheds • Decks • Roofs • Replacement Windows & Doors • Flooring Snowplowing Free Estimates Free Estimates

598-7641

Insured Reg. #26293 Free Estimates

❂

ENJOYING A NEW SHOWER IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK

Laminates • Tile • Stair Renovations

595-8703

GN

Licensed - Insured

TRUST CONSTRUCTION CORP.

HARDWOOD FLOOR INSTALLATION AND REFINISHING

Call Cory

150 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE

T&T Painting Interior Painting

Septic System Design & Installation Commercial & Residential • Chemical Treatments Systems Installed • Line Rootering Class 1 Designer License

397-3167

www.RI-Septic.com

For Effective Advertising Call 821-2216

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Home Improvement Covering all your Roofing & Vinyl Siding needs

John’s Construction

10% Senior and Military Discount

Call today for your Free estimate

401-569-8157

eversonandsons@gmail.com

RI REG #42571

397-7662

(401)

M&M

Fully Licensed and Insured Free Estimates

paving@mmri.pro

942-1729 15% Off next project w/ad.

Paving

❑ Driveways ❑ Parking Lots ❑ Pavers ❑ Sidewalks ❑ Patios

"When Quality Counts"

Clean Cut

Painting Services LLC Glenn Meade (401) 787-5131 Dylan Ellinwood (401) 206-8481

Plastering

cleancutspainting@gmail.com

Services Available Residential & Commercial:

Power Washing • Wood Floors Interior/Exterior Painting Cabinet Restoration • Deck Staining Registered 39550 & Insured • Free Estimates

RI Reg. #2139

PATCHES PATCHES PATCHES REPAIRS REPAIRS REPAIRS NEW OR NEW OR NEW RESURFACED RESURFACED RESURFACED CEILINGS CEILINGS & WALLS WALLS &

FREE ESTIMATES ESTIMATES FREE FREE ESTIMATES

320-7276 578-1365 392-3319 FORMERLY - 392-3319

Paul Santos Construction General Contracting

Windows • Doors • Roofing • Etc.

VINYL SIDING ROOFING Senior Discount 10% Off

Reg. #33777

RI Reg. #22318

GENERATORS: Transfer switches installed. Master Electrician. RI #A4602. Insured. Call Jay, 826-2826.

.

C N I , G N I R E T S K.T. PLA alls & Ceilings from Start to Finish Over 40 Years Experience 4018231871

In Business 25 Years • Reg. #135 1527 Main Street • West Warwick, RI 02893

255-6647

Reg. #15828

We Create Your W

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL All Types of Shingle Roofs • Plywood Replacement • Tear-Offs

Insured • Free Estimates

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CALL KEN TURGEON

L & L ROOFING Call Now for a (401)823-0490 FREE ESTIMATE LLroofing@hotmail.com

Brilliant Basement Waterproofing, LLC

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401-541-5985

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Interior Specialists

• REPAIRS • REMODELING • NEW CONSTRUCTION • CEILINGS & WALLS

! RO F OF O O !

R DePietro Roofing, Inc. RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL ROOFING SPECIALISTS CALL FOR SPECIALS! Quality Work • All Phases of Roofing No Job Too Small

Pottery Cigar Box

Call John 573-9328

FREE ESTIMATES • INSURED • REG. #22850

Prepare for power outages with a Generac home standby generator REQUEST A FREE QUOTE!

401-922-9007

FREE

7-Year Extended Warranty* A $695 Value!

Offer valid December 15, 2020 - March 1, 2021

Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval

*To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.

OCEAN STATE PAINTING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING

HANDYMAN WORK

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Homes of the early 1900s in the United States had many matched sets of decorative pieces. There was a coffee and tea service with creamer, sugar bowl and tray. There was usually a desk set with a pen, blotter ends, inkwell, pen holder, letter opener, stamp box and more. And, of course, there was a smoking set that had a box for cigars, cigar cutter, sometimes a cigar holder, humidor, lighter, ashtray, a cigarette holder and a special cigarette case to carry. When viewed alone, the parts are often hard to identify.

A recent auction by Rago sold a pottery box with a lid and corners that featured hooded figures. The size suggests it was originally made to hold cigars.

Cigars were sold in standard size wooden boxes starting in 1865. A decorative box often held them on a desk or table.

This box is marked Atlantic Terra Cotta Company, an important maker of New Jersey clay tiles from 1907 to 1949. It sold for $875. *** I inherited a 1768 German family Bible. What’s the best way to store it so it doesn’t deteriorate?

If your family Bible lists names of family members with birth and death dates going back over 250 years, you have a treasure! Before you store the Bible, use your cellphone or digital camera to take pictures of the pages that have family information so you can share them with other family members and have copies in case the ink fades.

Don’t try to copy the pages by opening the book flat on a photocopier. It may break the spine. The public library may have a photocopy machine with a book mount to hold the book partly open, but the light may fade the print.

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Put a piece of archival tissue paper between handwritten pages to prevent the ink from bleeding through. Store the Bible flat in an archival box and pad it with archival tissue paper to keep

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the Bible in place. Store it in a cool, dry place, not in the attic or basement.

Archival materials can be purchased at sites online. A few places for archival supplies are www.gaylord.com and www.lightimpressionsdirect.com. *** CURRENT PRICES Coffee pot, Pairpoint, silver plate, birds, leaves, lanterns, gourd shape, long spout, 11 x 7 inches, $45.

Shelley cup and saucer, yellow polka dots, trim, handle, white ground, 5 3/4 inches, $105.

Scale, weighing, brass, butcher, fitted case, John Chatillon & Sons, 16 1/4 x 13 inches, $160.

Box, dresser, Bolivian rosewood, white ash stripe, turned wood, Jerry Patrasso, 2 1/2 x 3 7/8 inches, $260. *** TIP: Rub tartar-control toothpaste on your scratched snow dome paperweights. It will remove the smaller scratches.

“Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide” — the new 2021 edition with more than 11,500 prices, 3,000 pictures and many helpful tips — is available in bookstores and online, or visit www.Kovels.com for a special offer. © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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I was looking for a baking pan in the back of a cupboard and inadvertently discovered I have quite a collection of casserole dishes. I started thinking about all the casserole recipes I’ve collected over the years. When I was a newlywed and novice cook almost 46 years ago, preparing a casserole was my “go-to” dinner recipe.

I decided to do some research on the origin of the casserole, and I discovered a photo of an ancient casserole dish in a museum in Athens, Greece.

Casseroles, both the dish and various recipes, have had a long and interesting culinary history.

There’s some debate about the origin of the term “casserole” but most culinary historians think it’s from the French word for “saucepan.” Casseroles come in a variety of styles, but what they all have in common is that they are typically a large, deep dish used both in the oven and as a serving vessel. The word casserole also is used for the food cooked and served in the dish. The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America provides detailed information about casseroles: “Casserole cookery has been around since prehistoric times, when it was discovered that cooking food slowly in a tightly covered clay vessel softened fibrous meats and blended succulent juices. With the addition or subtractions of leftovers or inexpensive cuts of meat, the casserole is flexible and economical in terms of both ingredients and effort. The classic casserole, a French dish, was originally made with a mound of

cooked rice. Fannie Meritt Farmer’s Boston Cooking School Cook Book (1896) had one casserole recipe, for Casserole of Rice and Meat, to be steamed for 45 minutes and served with tomato sauce.

“In the 20th century, casseroles took on a distinctive American identity.

During the depression of the 1890s, the economic casserole provided a welcome way to stretch meat, fish and poultry. Certain items also were scarce during World War I, and leftovers were turned into casserole meals. The same was true during the Great Depression of the 1930s.”

The casseroles we know today became popular in the 1930s during the Great Depression. Typically, casseroles are composed of a meat, starch, creamy sauce (after 1934, it was usually a creamed soup from a can) and a vegetable. Casseroles are an economical, one-pot meal, and can be prepared in advance for breakfast, lunch or dinner. During the 1950s-’70s, casseroles became an easy way for a busy cook,

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Today, casseroles have been updated to include a variety of ingredients from lobster and tofu to made-fromscratch sauces and locally grown vegetables. The shape, size and construction materials of casserole dishes have also changed over its centuries-old history. However, the purpose of the casserole is still the same, to bring a familiar container of comfort food to the ones we love.

Bring a little comfort to your family and friends with this Sausage and Gumbo Casserole With Garlic Toast Topping, and enjoy a little history with each bite!

SAUSAGE AND GUMBO CASSEROLE WITH GARLIC TOAST TOPPING 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1/4 cup instant roux mix, like Tony Chachere’s Creole Instant Roux Mix 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, like Rotel’s 1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth 1 (16-ounce) package frozen okra 1 cup quick-cooking rice, uncooked 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 3 tablespoons butter, melted 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 (12-ounce) French baguette, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices Fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish 1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over high heat, 1-2 minutes. Add the sausage, green bell pepper and onion.

Saute the sausage mixture for 8 minutes or until browned; stir in roux mix.

Cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.

2. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, okra, rice, Cajun seasoning and thyme. Bring mixture to a boil. Remove from heat.

Pour into a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.

3. Stir together butter and garlic; brush on one side of bread slices. Top sausage mixture evenly with bread slices, buttered side up.

4. Bake, covered, at 425 F for 10 minutes. Then, uncover casserole dish and bake 10 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her latest cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www. divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis

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“Studies show self-care routines, such as taking a daily walk and keeping doctor’s appointments, help us keep our blood pressure in the healthy range and reduce our risk of heart disease and stroke,” said David Goff, M.D., NHLBI’s director of cardiovascular sciences.

It may be easier than you think to “put your heart” into your daily routine.

Each Sunday, look at your week’s schedule and carve out 30 minutes for hearthealthy practices. Take an online yoga class, prepare a heart-healthy recipe, schedule your bedtime to get at least seven hours of sleep or make a medication checklist. Then seek out support from others to help you stick to your goals.

Consider these self-care tips to try each day to make your heart a priority:

Self-Care Sunday

Find a moment of serenity every Sunday. Spend some quality time on yourself.

Mindful Monday

Be mindful about your health and regularly monitor your blood pressure or blood sugar if needed. Keep an eye on your weight to make sure it stays within or moves toward a healthy range.

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Tasty Tuesday

Choose how you want to approach eating healthier. Start small by pepping your meals with a fresh herb or spice as a salt substitute. Get adventurous and prepare a simple, new, hearthealthy recipe. Or go big by trying a different way of eating, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, which is scientifically proven to lower blood pressure. DASH is flexible and balanced, and it includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry, lean meats, beans, nuts, whole grains and low-fat dairy products.

Wellness Wednesday

Don’t waffle on your wellness. Move more, eat a fruit or vegetable you’ve never tried, make a plan to quit smoking or vaping or learn the signs of a heart attack or stroke. You could be having a heart attack if you have chest and upper body pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea or lightheadedness. You might be having a stroke if you experience numbness in the face, arm or leg; confusion; trouble talking or seeing; dizziness; or a severe headache.

Treat Yourself Thursday

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Follow Friday

Follow inspiring people and pages on social media, or text a friend to help you stick to your self-care goals. Remember to take care of your mental health, too. Two of the main hurdles to selfcare are depression and a lack of confidence, according to a study published in the “Journal of the American Heart Association.” If your mental health is taking a toll, take action to show your heart some love. Reach out to family and friends for support, or talk to a qualified mental health provider.

Selfie Saturday

Inspire others to take care of their hearts. Talk about your selfcare routine with loved ones or share a selfie on social media.

Having social support and personal networks can make it easier to get regular physical activity, eat nutritious foods, reach a healthy weight and quit smoking.

Learn more about heart health and heart-healthy activities in your community, and see what others are doing for their heart health, at nhlbi.nih.gov/ourhearts or follow #OurHearts on social media.

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Thoughts of heart attack may come to mind, and that anxiety can only exacerbate the situation. While heart attack might be the first thing people think of when experiencing chest discomfort, atrial fibrillation may be to blame for such feelings.

Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that may lead to heart-related complications. The American Heart Association says that at least 2.7 million Americans are living with AFib. Although treatable, without proper diagnosis, AFib may lead to blood clots, stroke and even heart failure.

Many people with AFib experience no symptoms at all and are unaware they have it until it is discovered during a physical examination. For those who experience symptoms, The Mayo Clinic lists these as some of the more common:

· Palpitations, which can be sensations of a flip-flopping in the chest or even a racing feeling. · Fatigue · Reduced ability to exercise · Lightheadedness · Chest pain or shortness of breath · Dizziness and weakness When the heart is working normally, it contracts and relaxes in a beat. When a person has AFib, the upper chambers of the heart, called the atria, beat irregularly. They quiver and do not move the blood into the ventricles in an effective manner. This irregularity can cause pooling or clotting of blood. Should a clot break off and enter the bloodstream, particularly in an artery leading to the brain, stroke may occur.

A proper diagnosis from a physician is needed before treatment can begin. An examination may include an EKG or ECG, which will show the heart’s electrical activity as line tracings on paper. The spikes and dips in the tracings are called waves. An EKG will determine if the heart is pumping correctly.

AFib is more common among people with clogged arteries or diabetes and may develop following valve surgery. AFib also is more common in people with coronary heart disease.

As a person ages, his or her risk for AFib increases. Stress also can be a major factor in triggering AFib, according to StopAfib.org.

Once AFib is diagnosed, managing risk factors and restoring a heart to normal rhythm becomes the priority. Doctors use a variety of medications to control heart rate, which may include beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. Medications to prevent stroke also may be prescribed. Surgical intervention may be necessary if medications aren’t working.

Atrial fibrillation is a serious condition that requires treatment. Episodes can be managed and treated to help people live healthier lives

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HEART HEALTH

Heart Attack Survivor Bob Harper’s Journey (BPT) - A heart attack can happen to anyone, and Bob Harper is living proof. As a celebrity trainer, Harper dedicated his life to helping others live a healthier lifestyle, but even his devotion to fitness couldn’t keep a heart attack from striking him.

Harper suffered his heart attack in February 2017. Harper was in the middle of a workout when he lay down on the ground and others ran to his aid.

“I was so lucky that there was a doctor in the gym,” he said. Harper fell into cardiac arrest, and they had to shock him three times. “I woke up in the hospital two days later, dumbfounded and confused. Once the realization set in, I spent an emotional and upsetting eight days in the hospital.”

Surviving with heart Since his heart attack, Harper has learned to adjust his lifestyle to help reduce his risk of suffering another heart attack, and he’s doing all he can to help educate fellow survivors about what they can do to help reduce their risk in the future.

Harper partnered with AstraZeneca launched Survivors Have Heart. Survivors can describe their personal journey and connect with other survivors, including Harper. Together, AstraZeneca and Harper are teaming up to help people like him who have experienced a heart attack share their stories to educate and inspire others.

AstraZeneca created Survivors Have Heart to provide support for the survivor community and give voice to the emotional experience of life after a heart attack. You’ll find heart attack survivors’ stories, helpful information about recovery and caregiving, and additional resources from advocacy group websites.

For Harper, Survivors Have Heart gives him a chance to practice what he preaches. “Being a heart attack survivor adds you to a club you never want to join, but once you are a part of it, you feel bonded by the experience,” he said. “As survivors, we carry each other and together we can make a meaningful difference in raising awareness on how to navigate this complex journey.”

Harper hopes to share his commitment to living in the now.

If you have suffered a recent heart attack, talk to your doctor today about treatment strategies that are right for you.

After Bob had his heart attack as part of his journey to recovery, he knew he had to adjust his lifestyle to help reduce his risk of having another heart attack. In addition, Harper followed his treatment regimen as his doctor prescribed. “I’ve been working to rebuild the relationship with my heart. Fortunately, I had complete trust in my doctors,” he said.

As a health and fitness expert and a best-selling author, Harper has inspired audiences nationwide to get fit. He was the picture of health. Bob never considered that a heart attack could happen to him. But it did.

Today, Harper is passionate about another kind of training: emotional recovery. While changes to his diet and exercise routine are an important part of his physical recuperation, Bob credits further education with helping him evolve his mindset and believes this plays an equally important role.

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RETIREMENT SPARKS

by ELAINE M. DECKER

Stolen Years

Many adults think the reckless behavior of young people is a reflection of their assumption that they will live forever. When I was young, I was guilty of a fair amount of recklessness, but I don’t remember ever thinking I was indestructible, that I’d live forever. Not even in an abstract sense, much less literal.

The disruption caused by COVID is robbing most of us of the social interactions that add richness to our lives. For young people, this will likely be a temporary interruption in their emotional development.

Once the pandemic is behind us, life will go back to almost normal and their social growth will pick up where it left off. For older people, especially seniors, it may not be that easy.

After my sister’s husband died, she and I decided to take a trip together each fall to places we selected together. The first year, we went to Puglia, Italy and enjoyed it immensely. The second year, we didn’t go on a trip because my husband had knee replacement surgery. In addition to wanting to help him with his recovery, I had been counting on him to take care of our senior cats while I would be away. The third year, my sister and I went out West with a focus on visiting Sedona and several National Parks.

Year four was supposed to be Portugal. Instead, we got to sequester at home because of COVID. As it turned out, my husband and I developed health issues that would have complicated that trip.

My sister, who is now 82, lamented that she wasn’t sure how many more years she would have for us to make these trips together. I assured her that we’d have plenty of them; there’s longevity in our family. It’s not that I thought we were indestructible and would live forever. I just felt we had a lot of years ahead of us. “There’s always next year” had been my mantra.

Recently I started to think about the trips my sister and I expect to make. I hope everyone is healthy enough for one by fall, but even with the COVID vaccine now a reality, I doubt we’d risk traveling this year.

Perhaps in 2022.

I had a sudden realization that COVID was stealing years from those of us who don’t have many years left to lose. Before COVID forced me to stay at home, I was here much of the time anyway, so it didn’t feel like much of a sacrifice. I don’t feel that way any more. It has dawned on me that every year that my sister and I can’t travel together is a stolen one.

Our remaining years no longer spread out ahead of us like a magic carpet of travel time. We were never expecting to live forever. But we also weren’t expecting to have the years we were counting on be taken away from us without warning and through no fault of our own.

This may sound like a simple realization of my own mortality, but it’s something different than that. Recognizing your own mortality simply means that you know there’s an end out there somewhere. Stolen years are different. Those are years that should have been there to be lived and enjoyed in your limited, mortal future, but are no longer there.

Young people have time to adjust, to recover from lost time. Seniors don’t have that luxury. Once a year has been stolen from us, we can never get it back. My mantra is no longer “There’s always next year.”

It’s “I hope there will BE a next year.” And not just for my sister and me, but for all of us. In the meantime, I’ve decided I will not dwell on the year or two that COVID will have stolen. I’m going to focus on reclaiming my life, one day, one week, and one month at a time. After all, days, weeks, months—that’s what years are made of.

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Bored? Try Some Board & Card Games Remember the good old days? Before TV and computers?

The family would sit around the dining room table playing Monopoly or Go Fish or work together to do a thousand-piece puzzle.

Right about now we are bored with TV and our computer, and many of us are returning to those good old days, finding the Sorry game in the attic and a deck of cards in the desk drawer.

Board games have become a popular Christmas gift this year as home confinement finds us looking for ways to fill long hours.

Hasbro sale have continued to increase.

Board games are back.

And you know what? They are fun!

I remember my daughter’s first game: Chutes and Ladders. Then we progressed to Candyland, and before I knew it we were playing Sorry, one of our family’s favorite.

The kids eventually got into Battleship

and Clue and moved on to Trivial Pursuit.

Today, with the Pandemic wearing us down, families are rediscovering the old board games, dusting them off and finding substitutes for missing pieces.

Friends brought out their old Twister game and found new aches and pains.

A renewed interest in chess since Netflix’s “The Queen’s Gambit” has people playing it with friends and relatives over the internet.

We never went any further than checkers.

A friend told me that his family was relearning how to play pinochle and canasta.

Many of the old board games have been redesigned for television. Unfortunately, many of them are pretty dumb and filled with out of work “celebrities”.

The premiere TV game, “Jeopardy” can be played at home, along with the show.

It is time to check out your attic and basement, dust of the old games, and plan a New Year’s evening with family around the dining room table.

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SENIOR ISSUES

by LARRY GRIMALDI

A letter to my grandsons PROLOGUE: Browsing the racks for Valentine’s Day cards, I was realized that I had written several letters over the past 17 years to my granddaughters Kailyn and Sophia, but I had never written to my grandsons Nicholas and Benjamin, Jr. Although they are 11 and two respectively, I hope that they (or their parents) will forgive me for this omission. The transgression was in unintentional.

Dear Nicholas and Benjamin, Jr. I occasionally start or end a column, essay, or letter with a quote that adds texture to the subject at hand. While I found many quotes for grandfathers to granddaughters, and even more from grandmothers to grandsons, there were but a few that focused on grandfathers and grandsons. I can assure you that the bonds formed the first time we saw you are just as strong as those created at first glance of our granddaughters. The closest I came to describing this connection was the anonymous, but hilariously true observation, “Grandfathers are just antique little boys.”

Let’s start with a little family background. I urge to “fill in the blanks” of your family history as you get older. The search will link you to the culture, traditions, and history of your heritage.

FOR NICHOLAS: I, your grandfather Lawrence (aka Mampie), was born in Providence, Rhode Island to working class parents of Italian descent. Your grandmother, Katherine (La Voice) Grimaldi, (aka Mammie), is Irish and French, German, a bit English, and maybe a little Native America. She can actually trace her family ancestry British pilgrims who landed in Massachusetts after crossing the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower. She was born in Woodsville, New Hampshire and came to Rhode Island, living with her aunt and uncle, to attend school after her hometown school was destroyed in a fire. Your grandmother and I first met in the eight grade at Tyler School in Providence. Your Grandpa Ray and his wife, Elaine, your father’s parents, were both born in Providence. Unfortunately, you will never meet your grandmother Elaine because she passed away when your father was 13.

Over the years, it has been fascinating to watch you grow. Although you exhibited a streak of defiant independence during those first few years that you spent in our charge on Saturdays while your parents were working, you are now showing more maturity. I can’t believe that you are now taller than your grandmother.

You have spent many hours with Mammie playing games, riding bikes, and learning to cook. You make a great omelet. She also encouraged you to take golf lessons. You and I have spent countless hours playing knee hockey and pool in the basement (before the Great Basement Flood of 2019); playing Go Fish and War, building houses of cards, and talking about baseball, hockey, and football. I hope that you finally get the chance to try lacrosse after the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. We look forward to many more adventures together and watching you continue on your life journey.

FOR BENJANMIN JR.: Although you don’t know it yet, your life is about to change in August with the new addition to your family. Your parents Ben and Renee will no doubt see changes in THEIR lives also.

Your grandfather Matt (aka Baba) was born in the Bronx in New York City. The Bronx is home to the New York Yankees, my favorite baseball team. Your grandmother Maryann (aka Mimi) was born in Queens, New York, home of the New York Mets. Your baseball

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I have no doubt that your current “terrible twos” phase of development will pass. But in the interim, please take it easy on your parents, Ben and Renee. Children do not come with an instruction manual, so they are learning along with you. If you follow my advice, periodic banishments into “time out” will be limited. But do not lose your curiosity or enthusiasm.

Although there is about 180 miles from our North Providence house to your New Jersey home, your grandmother and I always enjoy playing with you and reading to you (whenever you find time to sit still). Setting aside the need for us to take a refresher course in home child-proofing, were always look forward to being with you. We will, no doubt, create more memories and share more family times together in the coming years.

In truth, we need a little rest after each one of our visits. The collective sound deep breaths you hear as you pull out of our driveway for your trip home is, however, a joyous element in our “grandparents experience.” We realize that these moments pass with alarming speed and we must take care to carefully place them in our Grandparent Treasure Chest.

While it’s true, Nicholas and Benjamin, Jr., that years on the calendar of life may separate us, we share a common history that links us. In so many ways, you rekindle the youth, energy, and joy of our childhood, while reminding me of the importance of family in our lives. From my perspective, it’s not hard to understand because, after all, “Grandfathers are just antique little boys.”

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FAMILY FEATURES

arm-fresh is what many families desire. Straight from the farm to your table is one of the best ways you can ensure you’re delivering a nutritious and delicious meal for family or friends.

Wholesome meals can bring everyone together around the dinner table; even little ones can enjoy flaky, baked fish, a nutritious potato-based side dish and a trendy-twist on a farm-fresh beverage with these fun, flavorful recipes.

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DELIGHTFULLY BAKED FISH When it comes to baking fish, flaky and fresh can make for a great combination.

For a classic meal with a seasoned flare, try this delicious baked fish with lemon pepper seasoning and onions. Find more traditional, tasty recipes at USDA.gov.

Baked Fish

Recipe courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture Servings: 4 Nonstick cooking spray 1 pound fish fillets (whitefish, trout or tilapia) 1 onion, sliced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning (optional) Heat oven to 350 F. Place 12-inch piece of foil on counter.

Coat foil with nonstick cooking spray.

Place fillets in middle of foil. If fillets have skin, place skin-side down.

Spread sliced onions, salt, pepper and oil on top of fillets. Add lemon pepper seasoning, if desired. Fold foil over fish.

Place foil pouch on baking sheet and place in oven. Bake fish 15-20 minutes until fish reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 F on a food thermometer and is flaky when tested with fork.

Divide into four portions and serve.

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A SENSATIONALLY SIMPLE SIDE DISH

When you’re looking for a delicious and nutritious side dish to complement any meal, look no further than this Fingerling Potato Salad. Made with nutrient-rich Wisconsin Potatoes and topped with a lemon dressing, this simple potato side packs plenty of flavor.

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Fingerling Potato Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Servings: 6 1 1/2 pounds mixed Wisconsin fingerling potatoes 2 large lemons, divided 2 cups water 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds 3/4 teaspoon whole coriander seeds

pepper, to taste 4 green onions, thinly sliced 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill salt, to taste 2 cups baby arugula In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook potatoes until just tender when pierced with fork, about 15 minutes.

Drain and cool slightly.

Slice one lemon into 1/8-inch-thick rounds. In small saucepan, combine sliced lemon, water and kosher salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lemon slices are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain lemons then coarsely chop.

Cut remaining lemon in half and squeeze out 2 tablespoons juice. In small bowl, mix chopped lemons, lemon juice, white balsamic vinegar and oil. Coarsely crush cumin and coriander seeds using mortar and pestle. Mix seeds into lemon dressing.

Season, to taste, with pepper.

Cut lukewarm potatoes in half lengthwise. Place in large, shallow bowl. Mix in green onions and dill.

Pour lemon dressing over and toss to coat. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Add arugula and toss gently. Serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

FROM FARM TO GLASS

Farm-Fresh Festivities

Themed parties can be challenging, especially when you want everything to be perfect for your guests. Make your party simple and festive with these tips for planning your own farm-to-table gathering.

Mason jars A farm-to-table classic, mason jars can be used for drinks or even to fill with flowers to make a beautiful, seasonal centerpiece for the table. Mason jars are clean, cute and easy to wash when the gathering is over.

Rustic vibe Adding some rustic decor can help spruce up your table or serve as an accessory for your farm-to-table dinner party.

Also consider adding a bit of fall-flare with decorations such as pumpkins, squash and brightly colored leaves.

Seasonal fare It’s easy to get inspired with the variety of things you can find at your local farmers market. Ingredients like onions can be used in this Baked Fish recipe while a batch of locally sourced potatoes is the perfect foundation for a Fingerling Potato Salad.

Many may be surprised to learn that milk is one of the original farm-totable foods, typically arriving on grocery shelves in just two days (or 48 hours) from many familyowned and operated dairy farms.

For a trendy twist on the farm-fresh beverage kids already love, try this DIY flavored milk recipe as a tasty start to the morning. To learn about milk’s journey from farm to glass, visit MilkLife.com.

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Taxpayers beware of ghost preparers As people begin to file their 2020 tax returns, taxpayers are reminded to avoid unethical ghost tax return preparers.

A ghost preparer is someone who doesn’t sign tax returns they prepare. Unscrupulous ghost preparers often print the return and have the taxpayer to sign and mail it to the IRS. For e-filed returns, the ghost will prepare but refuse to digitally sign as the paid preparer.

By law, anyone who is paid to prepare or assists in preparing federal tax returns must have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number. Paid preparers must sign and include their PTIN on the return. Not signing a return is a red flag that the paid preparer may be looking to make a quick profit by promising a big refund or charging fees based on the size of the refund.

Ghost tax return preparers may also: • Require payment in cash only and not provide a receipt.

• Invent income to qualify their clients for tax credits.

• Claim fake deductions to boost the size of the refund.

• Direct refunds into their bank account, not the taxpayer’s account.

It’s important for taxpayers to choose their tax return preparer wisely. The Choosing a Tax Professional page on IRS.gov has information about tax preparer credentials and qualifications. The IRS Directory of Federal Tax Return Preparers with Credentials and Select Qualifications can help identify many preparers by type of credential or qualification.

No matter who prepares their return, taxpayers should review it carefully and ask questions about anything that’s not clear before signing. They should verify their routing and bank account number on the completed tax return for any direct deposit refund.

Taxpayers should watch out for ghost preparers putting their bank account information on the returns.

Taxpayers can report preparer misconduct to using IRS Form 14157, Complaint: Tax Return Preparer. If a taxpayer suspects a preparer filed or changed their tax return without their consent, they should file Form 14157-A, Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit.

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Exercise GETTING STARTED

Exercise is an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Daily exercise can improve mood, promote an active lifestyle and reduce a person’s risk for a host of ailments, including diabetes and heart disease.

Despite the importance of exercise, many people live sedentary lifestyles into their golden years. Seniors who want to embrace a healthier way of life and get more physically active should first consult with their physicians before beginning an exercise regimen. Certain medications may limit just how far seniors can push themselves, while preexisting conditions may make specific types of exercise off limits. After discussing their limitations with their physicians and developing a safe exercise routine, seniors can heed the following tips to avoid injury but still get healthy.

• Start slowly. Seniors who have not been physically active for some time should

take a gradual approach to exercise. Instead of heading right for the treadmill, exercise bike or elliptical machine, start walking every day. When it rains, find a treadmill you can walk on. The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recommends seniors begin by determining how many steps they can take in a day and then gradually working toward 10,000 to 15,000 steps per day. Utilize step counting apps on your smartphone to track your progress. Apply the same slow approach to strength training exercises, lifting only very light weights at first before gradually increasing weight as your body acclimates to the exercises.

• Stretch. Bodies that have been inactive for lengthy periods of time are inflex-

ible, and lack of flexibility increases your risk for injury. The AAOS recommends that seniors warm up their bodies before stretching with five to 10 minutes of low-intensity activity such as walking. Then stretch gently, remembering to relax and breathe during each stretch.

• Switch things up. When strength training, do not work the same muscle group two days in a row. Muscles need time to recover. If you prefer circuit strength training where you exercise various muscle groups in one day, do not strength train on back-to-back days, leaving at least one day in between strength training sessions so muscles have ample time to recover. HM171742

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

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

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

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.

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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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT GEN. NATHANAEL GREENE HOMESTEAD The Gen. Nathanael Greene Homestead in Coventry is looking for individuals interested in becoming Tour Guides for the season. The Homestead, also known as “Spell Hall”, was built by Nathanael Greene in 1770 and has been authentically restored as a Museum dedicated to his memory.

Tour Guides will learn about Gen. Greene, his family, and life in the 18th Century. Experience is not necessary. All information will be provided and scheduling is flexible. For more information, please email nathanaelgreenehmst@gmail.com Visit us at nathanaelgreenehomestead.org

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.

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.

Entertainment February 15, 2021

King Features Weekly Service

HOLLYWOOD — Jennifer Lopez and Armie Hammer were teaming up for Lionsgate’s $65 million romantic comedy “Shotgun Wedding” — that is until some disturbing messages by Hammer, detailing sexual fantasies, were leaked. How this will affect his upcoming releases — “Crisis,” with Gary Oldman; “Death on the Nile,” with Kenneth Branagh and Gal Gadot; “Next Goal Wins,” with Michael Fassbender and Elizabeth Moss; and the “Call Me by My Name” sequel — is anyone’s guess. *** The Kennedy Center Honors began in 1978, but the 2020 “Honors” were a pandemic casualty. This year, the Honors will be taped during the week of May 17. The annual event, usually to a packed house and the U.S. president (except the previous POTUS, who refused to attend four years in a row), will be socially distanced.

The first of this year’s five honorees is choreographer and actress Debbie Allen, for her work with Michael Jackson, Dolly Parton and as Lydia Grant in the ‘80s series “Fame,” among other accomplishments. Allen admitted, “I have a real purpose in life to be as creative as possible and to expand the reach and possibilities of others.”

Also being honored is top country-music singer/songwriter Garth Brooks: “As one of the world’s bestselling music artists he heightened country music profiles like no other singer before him.” Brooks confessed, “I’ve watched many of my heroes sit in that booth. I had the joyous honor of singing for some on their special night.

The hope is to contribute to humanity, to inspire to be the most we can, but most of all, to simply laugh, cry, love and dream through music.”

Singer-songwriter and activist Joan Baez is being honored “because she breathed new life into the folk genre, powering rock music’s turn to social and political consciousness.” A lesser-known honoree is violinist Midori

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Dick Van Dyke Goto, “whose international presence, over 35 years, combines graceful precision and expression for performances building connections between art and the human experience.”

Last, but never least, is Dick Van Dyke, honored “because of the charm that has made him one of the most cherished performers in show business history.” Some of his best vehicles were “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” “Bye Bye Birdie,” “Mary Poppins” and its sequel, and “Chitty Chatty Bang Bang.” Van Dyke remembers “Many years ago, I hosted a similar event, held in private, with The Kennedy Family. I saw the care with which the recipients were chosen from an impressive list of nominees. Being included this year, in this small, illustrious group, is the thrill of my life.”

The show has always aired between Christmas and New Year’s, but this year it will reach our homes on Sunday, June 6, on CBS. At 95, Dick Van Dyke is still working, wondering what that strange word “retire” means!

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Time is on your side in the early part of the week. But anything left undone by midweek will need to be put into rush mode. The weekend offers choices for you and someone special.

TAURUS (April 30 to May 20) Finally getting credit for a contribution is nice for all you idea-generating Ferdinands and Fernandas. But don’t sit on your laurels under the cork tree. Use it as a first step to a bigger opportunity.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Despite the progress made, a hint of doubt might set in. That’s OK. You need to stop and consider not only what you’re doing but also how you are doing. Make adjustments where needed.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The dreamer is dominant in the Moon Child’s aspect, but a dollop of hardheaded practicality is coming up fast and jockeying for space. The challenge is to make room for both modes.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a good week for Leos and Leonas to start assessing what they’ve done and what they plan to do. Moving to a new environment — home or job-related — is a possibility for some Cats.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week calls for Virgos to make tough decisions, but in a way that leaves the door open for changes.

Ask for advice from someone who has been in the position you’re in now.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Disappointments are never easy to take, but you have the ability to learn from them and go on to success.

Meanwhile, continue to build up your contacts. You’ll need them soon.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Things might still be going much too slowly to suit you. But you need the time to make sure they’re going in the right direction. It’s easier to make a course correction now rather than later.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Showing some temperament at the way things are going is one way of getting your point across.

Just don’t overdo it, or you risk turning away more-moderate supporters.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Things could change more quickly this week than you like. But don’t fret; you’ll most likely find that you’re up to the challenges. The weekend offers much-needed relaxation.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Big challenge coming up?

Uncross those fingers and believe that you’re going to do well. And keep in mind that so many people have faith in your ability to succeed.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Testing the waters is a good way of learning about an opportunity before plunging right in. Ask more questions and be alert to any attempts to avoid giving complete answers.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for making people — and animals, too — feel special and loved. © 2021 King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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4. ASTRONOMY: What is a zenith in terms of our solar system’s sun?

5. HISTORY: How many days were in an ancient Roman week?

6. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of zebras called?

7. LITERATURE: Which 19th-century novelist’s last work was titled “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”?

8. AD SLOGANS: Which brand of pet food uses the slogan, “Tastes so good cats ask for it by name”?

9. U.S. STATES: Which state’s residents might be called “Nutmeggers”?

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The continuation of crucial infrastructure projects is key to reviving our RI and local economies. Projects that generate immediate jobs along with long-term economic benefits.

An “Approve” vote on Question 4 will provide the $71.7 million Transportation Infrastructure State Match to secure an additional $286.8 million in federal funds. Enabling RIDOT to continue the RhodeWorks program to reconstruct RI’s deficient roads and bridges.

While creating thousands of good-paying jobs.

Creating thousands of jobs in construction and beyond.

Infrastructure improvements boost the economy and support thousands of jobs.* First, through the direct employment of workers and suppliers in the construction trades. Second, by generating additional jobs when these workers and companies pump dollars into our local and state economies.

$358 million in crucial improvements.

For 20 cents on the dollar.

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Get matched with hard-to-find scholarships at RIScholarships.org Register today and download the mobile app. Available on iOS & Android. Search “RIScholarships.”

The federal government is willing to pick up 80% of the tab. But if the $71.7 million state match isn’t approved, $286.8 million in federal funds will simply go to other states.

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Vote “Approve” between now and March 2.

Submit your ballot by mail.

Use one of the special dropboxes statewide. Vote early at your local board of canvassers. Or visit your polling place on March 2.

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