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2. GEOGRAPHY: What is the only country that the Equator and the Tropic of Capricorn pass through?

3. LANGUAGE: What does the Latin phrase “tempus fugit” mean?

4. MATH: What is another name for the division sign?

5. MUSIC: How long did it take singer Bob Dylan to write the big hit “Blowin’ in the Wind”?

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7. MOVIES: Which movie features the line, “Keep the change, ya filthy animal”?

8. LITERATURE: Which novel features four children named Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy?

9. TELEVISION: What is Joey’s famous line in the sitcom “Friends”?

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6. About 50 times.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had a BMI over 40 for the last 20 years, and I have not been able to lose weight or keep the weight off. My doctor prescribed Ozempic, which is helping, but as soon as I stop, all the weight creeps back on in a few weeks. I was always wary of surgery for weight loss, but recent studies seem to indicate better long-term health outcomes. What are your thoughts? — S.O.

ANSWER: Medical or surgical treatment for weight loss is not right for every person who is overweight. Many people take medications in the class called glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists, which includes semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), liraglutide (Saxenda and Victoza) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). But these medicines have the potential for harm, and an individual’s risks, especially conditions that can be affected by being severely overweight or obese, need to be carefully considered.

Surgery has far more risks than medication and requires the most careful consideration before receiving a recommendation of bariatric surgery, of which there are many types.

I am much more likely to refer a patient to one of my colleagues in bariatric surgery when a patient is very obese and when there are clear medical issues that I can expect to get better with surgery. These medical issues can include diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Most of the time, these conditions can be well-managed without bariatric surgery, but sometimes management is very difficult. In this case, consideration of bariatric surgery is

worthwhile.

Bariatric surgery is never the first choice in weight management. A comprehensive lifestyle intervention — with an individualized diet (ideally recommended by an expert such as a registered dietician or nutritionist), moderate exercise (with a goal of 150 minutes per week minimum), and regular meetings to help keep a person on track — is the right place to start. It is effective for many people if they maintain the behaviorial changes.

I have been prescribing some of my patients with the GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP medications with good results, but as you mention, if you stop taking them, they stop working. Unless you make a dramatic change to your lifestyle that you can keep up, the weight will return. Bariatric surgery does have very strong long-term weight-loss data, as well as dramatic reductions in diabetes when used for the appropriate people.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: My shoulder pain seems to be getting worse (lack of cartilage), and it is interfering with sleep. I haven’t taken any pain medication for it, but I read that the best relief is from either aspirin or ibuprofen. I’d like to switch them back and forth — maybe two to three days with aspirin, then one day with ibuprofen (the most I can tolerate being 200 to 300 mg a day).

How much aspirin is OK to use in this way? — J.B.

ANSWER: I recommend against the combination of a medicine like ibuprofen (or naproxen, like Aleve) and aspirin. They have similar toxicities and work nearly in the same way, so you don’t get much more, if any, pain relief and instead increase the risk of kidney and stomach damage.

The combination of aspirin or an anti-inflammatory drug like ibuprofen with the drug acetaminophen (Tylenol) is commonly used and can lead to improved pain relief without a big toxicity risk when taken in the recommended doses.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@ med.cornell.edu.

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PHOTO CAPTION: French bread makes an easy Super Bowl snack

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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided

1 cup pizza sauce, purchased or recipe below

2 cups low moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded

3 ounces pepperoni, sliced

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

A Comfort Food Comes Back for Super Bowl

Remember French bread pizzas? If so, those memories are likely nostalgic, comforting, cozy, crunchy, soft and warm, with that aroma that made the whole house smell good.

The French bread pizza is a 1960s invention. The story goes that a Cornell University New York food truck owner named Bob Petrillose (aka “Hot Truck Bob”) invented French bread pizza. These first French bread pizzas were called PMP or “Poor Man’s Pizza” and were well-loved by the late-night student crowd. Eventually, in the 1970s, this style of pizza flourished in popularity with Stouffer’s French Bread Pizza of freezer aisle fame.

While the frozen variety was standard 1980s afterschool snack and Friday night fare, the homemade PMPs are still a hit for anyone who wants an easy and inexpensive way to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes any day of the week.

Preheat oven to 400 F degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a serrated knife, cut French bread loaf in half lengthwise through the center. This will give you two long pizza shells. Use your hands to press the center of each piece down a bit. Deflating the bread will give you plenty of room for filling while keeping the bread from getting soggy while it’s in the oven.

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on top of the sauce. Add the pepperoni on top, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and 1/2 teaspoon remaining Italian seasoning onto each half.

Place the pizza back in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown. Slice and serve.

No need to ever purchase pizza sauce again with this handy dandy, frugal and fabulous recipe.

PETITE PORTION PIZZA SAUCE

Yield: 1 cup sauce

Total Time: 12 minutes

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 to 2 teaspoons sugar

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This family favorite is perfect for Super Bowl because it comes together so quickly, you could easily make it during halftime.

FRENCH BREAD PIZZA

Yield: 8 appetizer servings

Total Time: 20 minutes

In a small, microwave-safe bowl, melt together the butter, garlic powder, salt, pepper and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Stir to combine. Brush the melted butter evenly on top of the bread.

Put a coffee filter into a small strainer, and place over a small bowl. Pour 1 (8-ounce) can of tomato sauce in the coffee filter contraption to drain for 10 minutes to remove excess liquid. Mix the drained sauce with 1 teaspoon each garlic powder and Italian seasoning and 1 to 2 teaspoons of sugar, according to your personal taste. You can enjoy this recipe even if you’re not watching the big game. Or only watching the commercials and halftime show and feeding the masses, like me. But if you’re watching the game, I hope your team wins. Let’s keep making memories with French bread pizza for generations to come. ***

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1 large loaf French bread, day old is perfect

4 tablespoons butter

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Place the bread on the prepared baking sheet and place in the oven for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

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Remove the bread from the oven and spread each half with 1/2 cup pizza sauce, spreading to coat. Then sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly

Lifestyle expert Patti Diamond is the penny-pinching, party-planning, recipe developer and content creator of the website Divas On A Dime — Where Frugal, Meets Fabulous! Visit Patti at www.divasonadime.com and join the conversation on Facebook at DivasOnADimeDotCom. Email Patti at divapatti@divasonadime.com

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PHOTO CAPTION: It’s no trick: Fornasetti’s trompe l’oeil screen, estimated at $7,000 to $10,000 at Palm Beach Modern Auctions in Florida, brought $9,100.

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French bread makes an easy Super Bowl snack.

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The term “trompe l’oeil,” meaning “fool the eye,” is an art style that was popular in the 19th century. By then, artists and audiences had enjoyed optical illusions for thousands of years. The original trompe l’oeil style dates back much further.

An ancient Greek story tells of the legendary painter Zeuxis, whose still-life paintings were so realistic that birds would fly down to peck the grapes. Another painter, Parrhasius, challenged him to a contest and showed him a painting covered by curtains. When Zeuxis tried to pull the curtains back, he realized that they were, in fact, part of the painting! This made Parrhasius the winner of the contest.

The set of shelves shown here looks like it is filled with books and figures, but it’s a trompe l’oeil screen! The shelves and their contents are printed on wood panels. It’s a creation by Piero Fornasetti, an Italian designer who worked from 1935 to the 1980s. He brought his skill and sense of humor to furniture, ceramics and more. His work often included optical illusions or realistically detailed images in surreal compositions. The screen sold for $9,100 at Palm Beach Modern Auctions in Florida.

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These intentions bring us to our knees seeking your intercession for healing.

We are humbled by our physical limitations and ailments. We are so weak and so powerless. We are completely dependent upon God. And so, we ask that you pray for us… Pray for us, that we will not let sickness bring us to despair!

We know, St. Peregrine, that you are a powerful intercessor because your life was completely given to God. We know that in as much as you pray for our healing, you are praying even more for our salvation.

A life of holiness like yours is more important than a life free of suffering and disease. Pray for our healing, but pray even more that we might come as close to Our Lord as you are.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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Mushroom barley soup, Shepherd’s pie, mashed potatoes, whole wheat roll, sliced pears. Option: Caesar salad with chicken.

Lentil soup, roast pork with gravy, sweet potato, zucchini, whole wheat roll, red velvet cake. Option: Tuna salad plate.

Cream of broccoli soup, chicken cacciatore, green beans, baked potato, dinner roll, fruit. Option: Cobb Salad.

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Option: Chicken Caesar salad.

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Option: Tuna salad plate.

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Coadjutor Bishop of Providence

Presiding

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Celebrant and Homilist

Honored Guests

Gina Russo and families of victims and survivors

Governor Donald Carcieri

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“Keeping

What is (or was)

WYVERN?

By Travis Landry Auctioneer & Specialist Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers Cranston, RI

Technically, Wyverns are cool two legged dragons from European mythology, but that’s not what I am here to write about. Instead, I want to discuss Wyvern the collectible card game, which enjoyed a brief existence from 1994 to 1997, so if you missed it and have no idea what I’m talking about, read on and learn about this little known relic of the 1990s trading card (TCG) boom.

Wyvern was published by U.S. Games Systems (USGS) out of Stamford, Connecticut in 1994. The company has been around for over 50 years and makes everything from tarot cards to motivational cards. This was just a year after Magic: The Gathering hit the market and interest in collectible card games was on the rise. Mike Fitzgerald, who later became known for his work with Wizards of the Coast, designed Wyvern and all the artwork was done by international fantasy artist Peter Pracownik.

The game was (or maybe still is?) played with two decks: one holds dragon and terrain cards and the other treasure and action cards. Billed as “The Game of Dragons, Dragon Slayers, and Treasure,” it could be played quickly by two people within a half hour. Like other popular TCG games of the era, Wyvern was heavy on strategy and fantasy; one interesting aspect of this game is all characters and terrains

were based on actual elements from ancient mythology. Unfortunately, the downside of coming into a market saturated with competition is not every game is going to make it, and Wyvern is an example of this. Magic: The Gathering and later Pokémon took the world by storm and after three short years Wyvern was pulled from production. Between 1995 and 1997, USGS put out only five editions: Premiere Limited, Limited, Phoenix, Chameleon, and Kingdom. Due to their narrow run, Wyvern trading cards are difficult to find today.

Believe it or not, some of the rarest Wyvern cards are errors; a misprint at the factory caused a few card backs to print with fronts from Magic: The Gathering - We actually sold one of these error cards at Bruneau and Co in February of 2022 for $800! However, for the most part Wyvern’s

collectible value is what most would consider low - But hey, that’s great news for anyone interested in playing the game or beginning a collection!

If I’ve sparked your interest, make sure to check out our March 11th TCG auction, we’ve got three Wyvern booster packs looking for new homes!

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You can know it’s time to get your ducts cleaned when you’re dusting more o en, the return air grills get covered in lm or there are odd odors in the house.

What To Do

(NAPSI) If your family is like most, you spend more time inside when it’s cold and dark outside. On the one hand, that can make this a great time for enjoying baking, reading, board games, movies, and so on together. On the other hand, you’re also all breathing in what could be poor-quality indoor air. According to the EPA, that can aggravate asthma and increase the risk of respiratory problems, cancer and heart disease.

Fortunately, ve simple steps can improve your indoor air:

1. Change air lters monthly. ey trap pollutants such as pet dander, dust mites, and tobacco smoke.

2. Dust with a damp micro ber cloth and vacuum regularly.

3. Increase ventilation. Weather permitting, open a window to let fresh air in and stale air out.

4. Get a humidi er. Winter air can be very dry and that can be uncomfortable. Humidi ers increase moisture in the air and reduce static electricity.

5. Schedule air duct cleaning. Contaminants get pulled into the HVAC system where they can be a problem for people with respiratory conditions, auto-immune disorders, asthma or allergies. In addition, those contaminants cause the system to work harder, which shortens the life of your furnace and air conditioner and raises your electric bills. When you’re ready to tackle those air ducts, choose a quali ed contractor to ensure the job is done right.

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Saving strategies for young adults

METRO

When a person is young, saving money may be the furthest thing from his or her mind. After all, this may be a time to enroll in college or trade school, make a first big purchase, such as a car, or even get married. Thinking about establishing a solid financial footing for the future can take a back seat when life is filled with so many significant events.

But it’s never too early to start saving — even when saving seems to be an impossible task. Young adults should keep saving in mind and look to various strategies that can set them up for long-term financial security.

Set long-term goals

It’s easier to save when saving is attached to specific goals. While some may aspire to retire early, establish an emergency fund or to purchase a home, others may want to save for an overseas vacation. Motivation to save can make it that much easier to do so.

Determine where you spend the most

Saving money on smaller purchases will add up over time, but to really build a robust savings, figure out your biggest expenditures and how you can cut back to pad your savings. The Logic of Money reports that the average American spends more than 60 percent of their income on housing and transportation. Figuring out how to cut costs in these categories can be a great way to save.

Use cashback apps

Young adults are tied to their digital devices. Why not make them work for you? Free cash back apps give you money back for various purchases. Ibotta and Dosh are just two cashback apps available. Some can be linked directly to a credit or debit card to have passive income deposited directly. With others, you can cash out as a direct deposit or via a payment app like PayPal.

Set aside one-third of your income

Make it a point to put away $1 for every $3 earned into a savings account, advises U.S. News & World Report. That is a good measure for establishing a rainy day fund. If you don’t trust yourself to transfer the money, have a set amount automatically deposited from your paycheck into a designated savings account.

Treat credit cards like using cash

The “buy now, pay later” option is an attractive trap to fall into. Using credit cards often is a safer way to pay merchants, because you’re risking others’ money rather than your own with a debit card. However, using credit can make it challenging to visualize what you’re actually spending. Do not purchase more than you can pay off within each billing cycle. Set account alerts on your phone to let you know when you’ve hit your budgeted credit card spending limit. Resist the urge to open and use too many cards. Young adults can begin saving early with some conventional and highly effective strategies.

Rising utility costs

METRO

Much like the cost of a loaf of bread or a carton of eggs now costs consumers considerably more than it did a couple of years ago, the price to heat and cool a home has risen considerably. Various factors, from climate-related events to supply chain issues to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, have been cited as contributors to the rise in utility costs, which is not just a North American problem. Following pandemic-induced lows in 2020, natural gas prices have risen consistently, even during off-peak months, over the last year-plus. The cost of natural gas that’s delivered through pipes was up 24 percent in February from the year prior. Electricity has gone up as well. According to Choose Energy, an energy reporting resource, electricity rates have risen across the 50 states in 2022 by anywhere from 1.7 percent over 2021 (Alaska) to 46.1 percent (Maine). The national average increase is 11.3 percent. CBS News reported in 2019 that Americans are paying up to 30 percent more on water and wastewater bills in less than a decade. Water and sewer bills are rising faster than inflation rates, having increased for an eighth consecutive year in a study of the country’s 50 largest metropolitan regions. People concerned with the rising costs of utilities may have to be creative. Running appliances during off-peak hours; turning off lights and unplugging devices when not in use; investigating solar power; and investing in water-saving faucets, shower heads and toilets can help individuals curtail their energy consumption.

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BINGO AT KNOTTY OAK VILLAGE

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

SATURDAY GRAB & GO WEEKLY MEALS

Are you or is someone you know an elder in Coventry or West Warwick? St. Vincent de Paul Society is offering a warm meal from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a delivery or pick up of a warm meal, please call 8283090 before 3PM on Wednesdays. If picking up your meal, please go to the OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between 11AM-12PM on Saturday

ONGOING FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT VETERANS

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

TOPS MEETING

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

COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER WEDNESDAY BINGO

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST GIVING CLOSET

The Giving Closet of the church of Christ, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Lower Level Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge), West Greenwich, will be open every Wednesday from 12-3PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

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.

PROJECT HAND UP

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

ENGLISH CLASSES AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

English Classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students are available at the West Warwick Public Library. Classes begin the week of January 9 and continue through May 9. There is a registration fee for materials. Spanish Classes for beginners and conversational students will also be offered (book purchase required). To register or for more information, contact Maria at 828-3750, Ext. 106 or email maria@wwpl.org

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

THE CHORUS OF KENT COUNTY SEEKS NEW MEMBERS

Do you love to sing? The Chorus of Kent County is a multigenerational chorus that welcomes diversity and strives for inclusion. We rehearse on Thursdays from 7-9PM at Christ the King Church Hall (124 Legris Avenue, West Warwick). The spring season kicks off on January 19, and new members can join through February 9. No audition needed. For more information, email chorusofkentycounty@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you!

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.

VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED

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

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.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WEST WARWICK HEAVENLY HEART FOOD PANTRY

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

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

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

MONTHLY

FEBRUARY STORY PROGRAMS AT HOPE LIBRARY

Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope is offering the following Programs: Book Babies for ages birth-24 months and their caregivers on February 10, 17 & 24 at 10:30AM. Time for Two’s for children age 2-3 & a caregiver on February 10, 17 & 24 at 11:15AM. Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 & up on February 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30AM. READ TO ME: Sensory Story Time & Play for children ages 3-8 on February 28 at 4PM. To register for programs or for more information, call 821-7910.

ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAM AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, has started a NEW Arts & Crafts Program on Thursdays from 1-3PM. If interested in this free program, please register with Lynn in Reception so enough supplies can be ordered.

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY ADULT SENSORY TIME

The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick invites adults to particpate in this new program on February 14 at 1:30PM, where they can socialize and do relaxing self directed activities such as coloring, painting, and puzzles. This program is designed for those with sensory processing challenges, ASD, and/or other needs, however, all are welcome. Sign-up is not required. All questions can be directed to ref@wwpl.org

FREE TAX AID AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

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

SUPERB OWL PARTY AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick will host a Superb Owl Party on February 11 at 10AM . All ages are welcome to come celebrate the most superb bird of prey, the owl! There will be activities, snacks, and a visit from the Audubon Society who will bring some very superb owls. Registration required by calling 828-3750, Ext. 2 or email youth@wwpl.org

AARP FREE INCOME TAX SERVICE

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is booking appointments on Mondays during tax season. Please stop by to pick up a list of what you will need and book your appointment today. No walk-in accepted. Please call 822-9175 for more information.

MEN’S GROUP AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

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

FEBRUARY CHILDREN’S

PROGRAMS AT HOPE LIBRARY

Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope is offering the following Programs: Shadow Puppet Workshop Part 2! This session of designing and performing with our hand drawn shadow puppets will meet on February 8 at 4PM. Woven Rainbow Fish! Weave a colorful rainbow fish using construction paper strips on February 22 at 4PM. Both programs are for children ages 5-12. Registration required by calling 821-7910.

BREAKFAST IN FEBRUARY

The Coventry Senior & Resource Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry will hold a Breakfast (cooked by CHS Culinary students) on February 10 from 8:15-9:45AM. Enjoy scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns, choice of bacon or sausage & beverage for just $3. Please join us! Weather permitting.

“SPIRIT

OF FLIGHT” AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick will host “Spirit of Flight”, presented by OLLI on February 10 & 17 at 1PM. This program discusses and showcases flight throughout human history - from early pioneers, to jet engines, and to the future of air travel on our planet and beyond. Call 828-3750 for more information.

CRAFT AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER Oak Street Health will sponsor monthly crafts at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry. This month’s craft will be on February 16 at 10:30AM. Sign up at the Mealsite desk by February 10.

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THE PHENIX SPORTSMEN’S CLUB, 715 Main Street, West Warwick, will host a Game Dinner on March 5 at 1PM. Tickets are $35/person. Call Joe at 206-1624 if interested.

GREENE PUBLIC LIBRARY

George E. Matteson Mapping Program

Thursday February 9 at 6pm

George Matteson was from Scituate and Coventry. He was a forest ranger for over 40 years and served as a search and rescue specialist taking part in thousands of rescues of lost hunters and hikers, 100 plane crash rescue missions and myriad forest re patrols. He would y over forest res, drawing quick maps of the terrain, landmarks, trails, and roads, which were dropped by parachute to ground crews to aid them in reaching the heart of a re. His maps hang in pictorial map collections locally and abroad, bringing us all twinges of nostalgia. George Matteson’s grandson, Paul St. Amand, custodian of his grandfather’s extraordinary collection and the SCITUATE PRESERVATION SOCIETY will present a program to reveal more about this mapmaker who spent a lifetime surveying the backwoods, digging into local legends, and preserving our rich history. Join us for a great program, and view Matteson’s myriad maps - some rarely displayed.

Pumpernickel Puppets

Thursday February 23 at 2pm

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member could make contact as well.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)

You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped into your lap. But you’d be wise to take this one step at a time, to allow new developments to come through.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20)

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A hectic period begins to wind down. Take time to draw some deep breaths and relax before getting into your next project. A long-absent family member could make contact as well.

You’re almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead. An associate could provide important answers to your questions.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22)

Caution is still the watchword as you move closer toward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) You’re eager to move forward with a new challenge that suddenly dropped into your lap. But you’d be wise to take this one step at a time, to allow new developments to come through.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) That impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You’re almost ready to make a commitment. A lingering doubt or two, however, should be resolved before you move ahead.

An associate could provide important answers to your questions.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A legal matter you hoped would finally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships — personal or professional — which began before the new year take on new importance. They also reveal some previously hidden risks. So, be warned.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are firmly on your side, and that persistent problem causing you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Caution is still the watchword as you move closer toward a decision about a new situation. If you act too fast, you might miss some vital warning signs. Go slowly and stay alert.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate, and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more involved in what you’re doing.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A legal matter you hoped would nally be settled could be a pesky problem for a while until all the parties agree to stop disagreeing with each other. Be patient.

and you should be responding positively as they emerge. Someone wants to become more involved in what you’re doing.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your new goal looks promising, and your golden touch does much to enhance its prospects for success. In your private life, Cupid does his best to make your new relationship special.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions you’ve wondered about for a long time. Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called well-meaning efforts to discourage you. Rely on your deep sense of self-awareness to guide you to do what’s right for you.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Partnerships -- personal or professional -which began before the new year take on new importance. ey also reveal some previously hidden risks. So, be warned.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A friend wants to share a secret that could answer some questions you’ve wondered about for a long time. Meanwhile, travel aspects continue to be strong.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have the capacity to meet challenges that others might find overwhelming and turn them into successful ventures.

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VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) at impatient side of yours is looking to goad you into moving before you’re ready to take that big step. Stay calm and cool. Let things fall into place before you act.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Your associates are rmly on your side, and that persistent problem causing you to delay some activities should soon be resolved to your satisfaction.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Favorable changes continue to dominate,

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Stay on your new course despite so-called well-meaning e orts to discourage you. Rely on your deep sense of self-awareness to guide you to do what’s right for you.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have the capacity to meet challenges that others might nd overwhelming and turn them into successful ventures.

GOOD HEAVENS!

FROM

Rewriting the Rules of Retirement

FLASHBACK #12345_20230206

By Mick Harper

1. Which group released “Takin’ Care of Business”?

2. Who were Marisa, Merlina, Tony, Benny and Nino?

3. Name the group that released “Freeze-Frame.”

4. Who released an album titled “Disco Train”?

5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Maybe I don’t wanna know the reason why, But lately you don’t talk to me, Darling I can’t see me in your eyes.”

Answers

1. Bachman-Turner Overdrive in 1973. Randy Bachman had started playing with ideas for the song when he was still a member of The Guess Who.

2. The DeFranco Family. Their best known hit was “Heartbeat, It’s a Lovebeat,” in 1973. They were on Dick Clark’s “American Bandstand” nine times.

3. The J. Geils Band, in 1981, on the album of the same name. The song charted around the world.

4. Donny Osmond, in 1976. His cover of “C’mon Marianne” was the one song from the album released as a single, and it only went to No. 38. The Four Seasons’ original 1967 release had climbed to No. 9.

5. “(Our Love) Don’t Throw It All Away,” by Andy Gibb in 1978. Written by his brother Barry, it was Andy’s fifth Top 10 single. Others have covered the song, including Barbra Streisand in 2005.

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• On Feb. 25, 1570, Pope Pius V declared England’s Queen Elizabeth I a heretic and excommunicated her from the Roman Catholic Church by way of a papal bull releasing Catholics from any loyalty to her and calling upon them to remove her from the throne.

• On Feb. 22, 1879, Frank Winfield Woolworth opened the Great 5 Cents Store (later Woolworth’s) in Utica, New York. Originally promising that nothing would cost more than a nickel, the chain expanded over the next 50 years to 1,000 stores, but retail market changes eventually forced the last U.S. shop to permanently close in 1997.

• On Feb. 21, 1933, Miriam A. “Ma” Ferguson, who made history by becoming the first woman governor of Texas, announced that Feb. 26 through March 4 would be officially known as “Texas Week.” The state’s Independence Day, March 2, falls in this period.

• On Feb. 26, 1951, American novelist James Jones published “From Here to Eternity,” about the U.S. Army in Hawaii before the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. It was later memorably adapted into an Academy Awardwinning movie featuring such Hollywood luminaries as Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, Donna Reed and Montgomery Clift.

• On Feb. 20, 1962, the NASA spaceship Friendship 7, named and piloted by Marine Lieutenant John Glenn, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the first complete orbit around Earth made by an American astronaut.

• On Feb. 23, 1997, the three-anda-half hour Holocaust drama “Schindler’s List” aired commercial-free on the NBC television network. Seen by 60 million people, it was the first film to display TV Guide’s rating of TV-MA (unsuitable for children under 17), due to scenes of violence and brief nudity, which also sparked some political controversy.

• On Feb. 24, 2020, American film producer Harvey Weinstein’s career came to a disgraceful end amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault when he was convicted of rape and a criminal sex act. Many people, especially women, viewed the verdict as a victory for the burgeoning #MeToo movement, which sought to assist survivors of sexual assault.

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