July 19, 2023 e-EDITION

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY

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e Miracle Prayer

Dear Heart of Jesus:

In the past, I have asked many favors. is time, I ask you this very special one.

Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your father sees it. en, in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine.

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

ank you also to the Divine Mercy. SA

1. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

(PG-13) Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge

2. Elemental

(PG) Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie

3. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-

Verse

(PG) Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld

4. No Hard Feelings

(R) Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman

5. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

(PG-13) Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback

6. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

(PG) Jane Fonda, Lana Condor

7. The Little Mermaid

(PG) Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King

8. The Flash (PG-13) Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton

9. Asteroid City (PG-13) Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson

10. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 (PG-13) Chris Pratt, Chukwudi Iwuji

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At home in your slippers, but need to ask us a question? Try our new chat service! Click on the chat bubble logo on the bottom right corner of our website and ask away. If the library isn’t open, it will let you email us. Chat hours are: Monday through Wednesday 9AM-7:30PM, Thursday and Friday 9AM4:30PM, and Saturday 9AM-4:30PM (9AM-12:30PM during Summer Hours).

By Dr. Keith Roach

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS MENTORS NEEDED

West Warwick Public Schools is in need of in person volunteer mentors for students in Grades K-12. The time commitment is 1 hour per week. Anybody who is interested in volunteering can call or email me, Dana Papitto, Mentor Coordinator, at: (401) 825-6530 or dpapitto@ww-ps.com

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY

HOMEBOUND SERVICES

The Library Homebound Service is a program designed to assist Coventry residents who have a temporary or permanent physical impairment that would prevent them from coming to the Library. The Homebound Coordinator visits private homes on a monthly basis and will deliver books (large type or regular print), DVD’s, audiobooks & periodicals to the patron. Contact the Library Homebound Desk at 822-9463 or email dyoung@ coventrylibrary.org for more information.

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TOWN INFORMATION ALERTS

CodeRed is a very helpful service in which you can receive important town information in a timely manner. Alerts include important town matters, COVID-19 vaccinations, weather emergencies, sex offender notifications, etc. To sign up for automated calls and/or texts on your cell phone or landline, register your phone numbers at the town’s website, www. coventryri.org or through the Coventry Police Dept. website, www.coventrypd.org

RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

If you are in need of food, you can call the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325 or you can visit www.rifoodbank.org for a complete list of open pantries statewide.

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY HOMEBOUND OUTREACH SERVICES

The West Warwick Public Library offers free delivery of most Library materials to the homebound, free of charge. If you are either permanently or temporarily unable to come to the Library, and you are a resident of West Warwick, this program is for you. To sign up or for more information, contact Anne at 828-3750, Ext. 11 or email anne@wwlibrary.org

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO KNIT?

If you knit or you would like to learn, join the Knitting Group at the Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry. The group meets on Wednesday mornings at 9:30AM. This is a great way to socialize and make new friends.

COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER OFFERS FREE NOTARY SERVICE

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, offers free Notary Services to Coventry residents. Please call 822-9175 to ensure a Notary is available for you.

Hemorrhoid Surgery Doesn’t Deserve Its Bad Reputation

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 30-yearold, and otherwise healthy, grandson has been suffering from, and treating, hemorrhoids for two years. He is anemic due to his loss of blood. He’s had several bandings; they couldn’t complete the last one because he was in too much pain. They said they couldn’t anesthetize the area because his lack of feeling would prevent them from knowing if they were near a nerve. So, now they say he should have surgery, although it is said to be quite painful and difficult.

Do you agree that they can’t anesthetize the area for banding, and is the surgery as horrible to deal with as they say? Under what conditions would you say it is advisable to have the surgery? — A.P.

ANSWER: Most people with a banding procedure do not need anesthesia, and nerve blocks are not used in hemorrhoidal banding because a feeling of pain is a useful indication that the band is not in the best position. When home treatments and office procedures (like banding, scleral therapy or infrared coagulation) are ineffective or can’t be used, it is time to consider surgical treatment.

The surgery’s reputation of being “horrific” is undeserved. I have had several patients in the last few years undergo this surgical procedure, and although they have certainly had a few days of pain after the procedure, all have been happy with the outcomes. Surgeons often use long-acting local anesthetics, and the pain is greatly

reduced when they are combined with better surgical procedures, compared to older surgical techniques and anesthesia.

DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister’s dog ran through a swampy area while we were on a walk and ended up with a lot of ticks. We picked off about 10 that day.

The interesting part was that the dog had just gotten his flea and tick medication. So, aside from the first couple of ticks we picked off, the rest were dead, showing the effectiveness of the medicine!

Is there a reason that people, especially those who work or live in areas prone to ticks, cannot be treated in a similar way in order to ward off Lyme and other tick-borne diseases? (I am not suggesting using veterinary medicine on people; I’m just asking why there isn’t a similar medical treatment for people when there’s such an apparently effective preventative for dogs.) — J.D.

ANSWER: I’m, of course, not a veterinarian, but I did look up the toxicity for three of the most frequently prescribed oral flea and tick medicines for dogs. All of them have the potential for toxicity in humans, and none have been studied extensively. I hypothesize that the cost of conducting studies on humans is so great, and the expected demand for such a product is so low that drug companies have not thought it worth the costs to proceed.

In the meantime, there are topical treatments humans can spray on the skin to repel ticks, which — in combination with protective clothing and daily tick checks — is a moderately effective way of preventing tick-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and babesiosis. There currently isn’t an available vaccine for Lyme disease, but at least one is undergoing clinical trials at this moment.

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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BICYCLES FOR SALE: Mountain, street, vintage. Leave message. Ron, 497-2193.

CLEANUPS: Attics, cellars, garages, buildings, yards, leaves. Some cleanouts for content. Anything hauled away. Very reasonable. Reliable service! Free estimates. Call for your small moving needs. Lic. #37379/Insured. 30 Years of reliable service. 3972781 or 741-2781.

WANTED: Antiques and collectibles. Moving or just cleaning out? We pay more for your old jewelry, glassware, furniture, pottery, clocks, paintings, military items, crocks, post cards, cameras, photos, old coins, etc. For prompt and courteous service call Bill, 821-0381.

PIANO LESSONS: Juilliard trained teacher. Reasonable rates. 243-3431. Juilliard graduate.

FIREWOOD FOR SALE: JW Studley & Sons. Cut & split seasoned wood. $250/ cord. Est. 1982. Not a fly by night! 641-0212.

COINS! Local Coin Collector looking to buy some coins, or call me and I can give you an idea of what your coins are worth. 60Year Coventry resident. My house, your house or Library. A Collector, not a Dealer. Call Mark, 556-4703.

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LAWNS CUT & TRIMMED: $27 Average. Free estimates. Senior Citizens’ Discount. Weekly/Bi-weekly. Call Sal at 855-9028.

COUCH & LOVE SEAT: Good condition. Call 3979582.

WANTED: Junk lawn mowers & air conditioners. Will take for free. 829-0377.

BASEBALL CARDS: Partial sets in binders, 1980-1994. Many loose cards. Basketball & Magic cards. Must see! Bring a truck. $250. 821-7608.

Rewriting the Rules of Retirement

Retirement comes with more time for the things you love. A reverse mortgage can help you fund them.

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HANDBAG SALE! 11 Valley Crest Road, Coventry: Saturday & Sunday, July 22 & 23, 7AM-12PM. Coach, Michael Kors, Sak. Brand new & used.

YARD/GARAGE SALE! 11 Valley Crest Road, Coventry: Saturday & Sunday, July 22 & 23 from 7AM-12PM. Collectibles & makeup. Something for everyone!

INDOOR YARD SALE! 89 Lowell Street, West Warwick: Saturday/Sunday, July 22 & 23, 8AM-1PM. All must go!

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Contact Carol Miller, your local Reverse Mortgage Specialist.

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BICYCLES & Bike Rack:

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MOVING SALE! 29 Kinne Street, West Warwick: July 22, 7AM-1PM. Multiple items including furniture, household items, clothes, etc. Everything must go!

West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is offering free exercise classes on Tuesdays at 3PM & Thursdays at 10AM, hosted by Mind and Body Studios. You’ll move & groove to a playlist of greatest hits while laughing and having fun. This program is open to all fitness levels and all ages. No sign up required. Call 828-3750 for more information.

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Prayer to St. Jude

Most holy Apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the church honors and invokes you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, I am so helpless and alone. Make use, I implore you, of that particular privilege given to you, to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired of. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (your request) and that I may praise God with you and all the elect forever. I promise, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you. Amen.

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Cornerstone of Faith UMC, 1081 Main Street, Coventry, will hold a supper on July 29 from 5-6PM in the Church Hall. All are welcome to attend. Donations appreciated.

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.

e Miracle Prayer

Dear Heart of Jesus:

In the past, I have asked many favors. is time, I ask you this very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your father sees it. en, in your merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and your favor will be granted no matter how impossible. ank you also to the Divine Mercy.

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CARPET CLEANING TECHNICIAN/ TRAINEES: $700+/ Week. Valid Driver’s License. BCI required. Call Joe, 258-9648.

CLEANERS: 1st & 2nd Shift, 20-25 hours per week, Monday-Saturday. $15/hour. Must have valid Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and clean BCI. Great job for retirees! Call Joe, 258-9648.

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West Greenwich, RI: Apply a fundamental understanding of protein purification unit operations to support commercial manufacturing processes such as Large Scale Column Chromatography, Tangential flow filtration, Normal Flow Filtration and Virus.

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PRIVATE DOG TRAINING CLASSES in your home: Reasonable rates. 743-6798.

CNA/HOME HEALTH PROVIDER: Willing to work as a fill-in, very flexible hours. Many years experience in homecare. Excellent references. 516-3936.

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Cooking Like a Pro, Mastering Spaghetti Squash

Whether you wish to lose weight, improve digestive health, eat more veggies, lower your carbohydrates, go paleo or gluten free, or just love delicious food, you’ll want to say hello to my little friend — spaghetti squash.

This squash is cooked into long tender strands like, well ... spaghetti. I’m not going to tell you it tastes exactly like pasta, because it doesn’t. But it’s delicious! The taste is sweet and mild, so this guilt free spaghetti alternative is a perfect substitute in your favorite pasta dishes.

The health benefits are significant with this nutrient-dense squash. You’ll get vitamins, antioxidants, fatty acids, minerals and fiber. One cup of cooked spaghetti squash has 31 calories and 5.5 grams of net carbs, compared to 221 calories and 43 grams of carbs in one cup of cooked pasta. And can we be honest? Does anyone eat just one cup of pasta?

Spaghetti squash is easy, inexpensive and versatile. Stock up when it’s on sale, because it keeps for a month stored in a cool dry place and up to three months in the fridge.

This big yellow squash can look intimidating, but I promise it’s easy to prepare. Like all hard-shell squash, the rind is hard to cut. To make this easier, pierce the squash with a knife and cook in the microwave for 3-4

minutes to soften before cutting.

The easiest preparation is to roast the squash in halves. Use a sharp knife to cut lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place it cut side down in a roasting pan. You can add a little water and cover with foil if you like, but it’s not necessary. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 to 55 minutes depending on size. It’s done when it’s easily pierced with a knife.

You can also microwave spaghetti squash. Slice lengthwise and remove the seeds. Place squash cut sides down in a 9x13 glass baking dish. Add an inch of water and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave the squash on high for 15 minutes; check to see if the squash is thoroughly cooked. If not, microwave for 5 more minutes. Carefully remove the squash from the microwave and let stand until cool.

LEMON BUTTER SPAGHETTI SQUASH

1 (2 pound) spaghetti squash

1 teaspoon olive oil

Pinch of salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons butter

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 lemon, juice and zest

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil

2 tablespoons sliced almonds, optional

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After the squash is cooked, scrape the squash with a fork to remove the spaghetti-like strands. As an entree, try it with marinara, pesto or Alfredo sauce.

This fresh, versatile recipe is a favorite as a light lunch or smartly paired with chicken, fish or shrimp.

Yield: 4 servings

Time: 60 minutes

Slice the spaghetti squash in half lengthwise, scrape out the seeds. Brush all sides lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place it cut side down on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife.

About 5 minutes before the squash is finished roasting, heat a small saucepan over medium-low heat and melt the butter. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon juice, zest and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer, then remove from heat.

Scrape the squash strands into a serving bowl or platter. Toss, gently, with the lemon butter mixture. Top with parsley and almonds. Enjoy!

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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• “It used to be that my kids would do something cute and I’d scramble to dig out the camera, only for the moment to be passed. Now I keep two cameras (digital photos and video camera) charged up and ready to go in a bowl on a high shelf. I grab it and turn it on — that’s it.” — T.F. in Idaho

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JULY SPECIAL CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS AT HOPE LIBRARY

Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope will hold the following programs: “Mystery Guest Readers” on July 31 at 10:30AM. “Fiddle N’ Fun with Joel Beauchemin!” on July 28 at 10:30AM (birth to age 5). Please call 821-7910 to reserve a spot.

WEST WARWICK AARP CHAPTER

West Warwick AARP Chapter is looking to expand their membership. Meetings are held at 1PM on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at St. Mary’s Church Hall, 70 Church Street, West Warwick. All are welcome to come enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with new friends.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

In need of medical equipment? The following locations are good resources: Robert J. Allen Masonic Medical Equipment Distribution Center, 116 Long Street in Warwick (across from St. Rose & Clement Church). Open Fridays from 9AM12PM, pre-owned equipment - loaned at no cost. 451-0184. Ocean State Center for Independent Living, 1944 Warwick Avenue in Warwick. In need of wheelchairs, grab bars, walkers, transport chairs, toilets, wheelchair ramp, etc.? Call 738-1013, Ext. 13 or visit www.oscil.org Coventry-West Greenwich Lions, 821-7219 or 392-3063.

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY NEEDS PANTRY

The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick has a free Community Needs Pantry set up near the front entrance. Please take what you need! If you would like to donate, leave what you can (non-perishables only please). The Pantry is in need of milk (all kinds), cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter & toilet paper. For more information, call 828-3750.

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The West Warwick Public Library is hosting a Thrive Wellness Workshop on July 26 from 6-8PM. The topic will be Self-Care - taking the time to do things to help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. Because even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact, you are invited to attend this free workshop. Call 828-3750 for more information.

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3. MOVIES: Which actress won an Oscar for her role in “Mary Poppins”?

4. ASTRONOMY: How many planets in our solar system have rings?

5. LITERATURE: The novels “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn” are set in which U.S. state?

6. TELEVISION: How many seasons of “Star Trek” were produced for television?

7. GEOGRAPHY: What is the name of the highest mountain in Greece?

8. SCIENCE: Which plant produces the world’s hottest pepper?

9. ANATOMY: Which hormone regulates blood sugar?

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2. Rutherford B. Hayes.

3. Julie Andrews.

4. Four: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

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6. Three.

7. Mount Olympus.

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ELECTRICAL

JADE ELECTRIC: Wiring, emergencies. Prompt and courteous. 8285908, 738-7835. Lic.# A1538. Insured.

RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.

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FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR

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MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.victormoffittandco.com

1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.

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CARR’S OVERHEAD DOOR, INC.: Residential and commercial garage doors & openers. Best prices, quality materials, factory authorized Lift Master and Wayne Dalton Dealers. Reg. #13612. 332 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter, RI (401) 397-6015.

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LEWIS & CLARKE ENTERPRISES, INC.: New homes, additions, garages, kitchens, bathrooms, family rooms, roofs, and repairs. 3453227. RI Reg. #5646.

BILL’S REMODELING: Additions, Formica, finish work, custom built vanities, siding. No job too small. Bill Langlais 397-9256 after 5pm. RI Registration #648.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION

ALL SEASONS LAWNCARE, INC.: Full Service Landscape

Maintenance and Construction Company. From lawncare to installation of brick paver walkways and patios. 732-7993. RI Reg. #43492

LAUNDRY SERVICE_________________________

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

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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.

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Roof & Exterior Cleaning. Fully licensed and insured. RI Registration GC-46062. Free Estimates. Call Thor, 401-441-8672. facebook.com/ ThorsHouseWash

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VICTOR MOFFITT & CO., INC.: Bookkeeping, Tax Services

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

SUMMER CLEANUP: Yards raked, lawns mowed, shrubs trimmed, trees cut down, brush hauled away, debris hauled away. Quality work. Excellent rates. Doug, 826-3444.

JUNK REMOVAL, Dump Runs & Property Clean-outs. Call Pat, 2066404.

SELBY TREE SERVICE: Tree removal, tree trimming & stump grinding. Free estimates. 286-1407.

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Broken mirrors don’t have was made into a still had its use.

“Make-do” mirror

“Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.” These were words to live by in the days before mass production, online shopping and overnight shipping.

This leaf-shaped hand mirror in an irregular wooden frame is a “makedo” mirror, made by setting a broken mirror in a frame so it could still be used. It sold for $438 at Cowan’s Auctions. The shape of the mirror and the chip carving on its frame and handle show it was made with care — a piece of folk art as well as a utilitarian object.

Q: I recently saw some dishes with red, green and yellow flowers labeled “Delft.” I always thought Delft was blue and white. Was I mistaken, or were the dishes mislabeled?

A: Delft, or delftware, is a type of tin-glazed pottery like faience and majolica. It was first made in the city of Delft in Holland in the 17th century, and later in England and other countries. It is often white with blue decorations but sometimes can be multicolored, known as polychrome. Pieces are usually everyday-ware like dishes and tiles. Delft marked “Holland” was made in 1891 or later. If it is marked “Delft,” it is probably from the 20th or 21st century. Today, blue-and-white porcelain may be marked and sold as Delft. Authentic Delft is pottery and softer than porcelain, so antique pieces often show signs of wear. Prices depend on age and condition.

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Q: I have a set of three wooden nesting tables. They’ve been in our family for as a long as I can remember. They are lightweight and small. The top on the largest one is only 20 inches by 14 inches. Who invented nesting tables and are antique ones valuable?

A: Nesting tables were made in England in the 18th century. The cabinet maker Thomas Sheraton is credited with being the first to make them. They were designed to be functional

Broken mirrors don’t have to be bad luck. This one was made into a piece of folk art that still had its use.

while taking up very little space in small English houses. Sets of antique nesting tables similar to yours have recently sold for $90 to $240.

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TIP: To get rid of mildew on wooden furniture, wipe the wood with a cloth dipped in a mixture of 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of bleach and 1 tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent. Then wipe the wood dry.

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CURRENT PRICES

Card, baseball, Willie Mays, New York Mets, outfield, No. 305, batting record on reverse, Topps, 1973, $60. Bronze vase, art nouveau, asymmetrical, overlapping petals, patinated, gilt flower, cast signature, Antoine Bofill, 12 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, $320.

Cabinet, Kas, Baroque, walnut, two sections, carved panel doors, tortoiseshell medallions, ebonized trim, pilasters, six lion’s mask ring pulls, bun feet, Dutch, 68 x 72 x 29 inches, $1,920.

Saddle blanket, Navajo, bands of diagonal stripes, center band of serrated zigzags, red, white, yellow, black, green, c. 1875, 74 x 53 inches, $2,480.

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

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Yes, I am a Senior, and I walk with a cane, as do many of us. When I went to get gas, a gentleman saw me getting out of the car and o ered to pump my gas. I went inside to pay, surely thinking he would be gone - but nope, he was right there to pump it for me. We exchanged chit chat, then he was gone. It made my day realizing there are still some really good people out there.

By Lucie Winborne

• Because snow is composed of ice, it can be classified as a mineral.

• In 2018, the U.S. Navy equipped its submarines with Xbox360 controllers, as the control sticks for periscopes are not only expensive but challenging to master. But the change wasn’t just designed to save cash: Since many periscope operators have used Xbox controllers, the skill was easily transferred.

• Movie trailers were originally shown after the movie, hence their name.

• A lion’s roar can be as loud as 114 decibels, which is roughly 25 times louder than a gas-powered lawnmower, due to the shape of its vocal cords. The roar can also be heard up to 5 miles away.

• Because there is no true black color, all “black” pigments and dyes really only look black. They’re made up of a combination of other pigments in specific combinations to reflect the least amount of light possible.

• Starfish digest food outside their bodies.

• Before designer Louis Vuitton’s death, he and his son Georges developed a revolutionary new lock system to better protect their customers’ luggage. Several years later, after patenting the system, Georges publicly challenged illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini to break out of a Vuitton trunk. While Houdini declined, it served as a positive ad for the new feature.

• William Hung, famous for his rendition of “She Bangs” on “American Idol,” is a 73rd-generation descendant of Confucius.

• The Vatican had music that was forbidden to be copied and was only played twice per year. It remained secret for nearly 150 years until a 14-year-old Mozart heard it and transcribed it from memory.

• Though most think it’s Italian, pepperoni is an American invention. ***

Thought for the Day: “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott

© 2023 King Features Synd., Inc.

ADULT PROGRAMS AT WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

The West Warwick Public Library is offering the following adult programs: Adult Summer Reading Program - July 5-August 23. Visit wwplri.beanstack.org for details. Bingo Night - July 5-August 16, 6-7PM. Every other Wednesday. Bad Art Contest - July 5-August 8. Do your worst, win a prize!

Bad Art Show - August 8, 6-8PM. Zeal for Zines - July 26, 4-6PM. You can make 2 different kinds of zines (mini DIY booklets/magazines). Show and Tell for Grown Ups - July 28, 2-4PM. Call 828-3750, Ext. 1 to reserve a table and for more information.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE

SPOTLIGHT: INFLATABLE SCREEN & PROJECTOR

Check out our inflatable screen and projector and have your own outdoor movie night! For more information about borrowing the inflatable screen and projector, visit our website or call the Circulation Desk at 822-9100 and press 1.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

The Marine Corps League will hold their meeting the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:30PM at VFW Post 9404, 29 South Main Street, Coventry. Members join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions and interests of the United States Marine Corps. For more information, call 238-6239.

EXETER GRANGE “GO BANANAS CHALLENGE”

Exeter Grange is working on a new challenge. The Grange is participating in the ìGo Bananas Challengeî for Project Saving Species in conjunction with the Cincinnati Zoo. They are asking for donations of used and broken cell phones, smart phones, IPAD/IPODS, tablets and charging accessories. Many of these items contain metals and materials that need to be recycled and not tossed in the landfill. Eco-Call, a Louisville based company, will break down and recycle the items and has a no landfill policy. Donations can be left on the steps of Exeter Grange Hall, 469 Ten Rod Road (Rte. 102) in Exeter. If there are any questions or a donation is left, please feel free to call Amanda or Peggy at 401-397-8058 and leave a message.

PROJECT FRIENDS

Project Friends is a State of RI licensed community based day service program developed in 1992 for adults with developmental disabilities. Each individual has a plan that offers choices of activities which build independence, adult daily living skills, socialization, self-esteem and confidence. Participants are supported by case aides. If you would like more information about Project Friends, please feel free to call Marlena or Lisa at 822-9144.

BUSINESSSpotlight

Personal Injury, criminal matters, landlord-tenant matters and evictions. Even in these unsettling times, these legal issues persist and, in many cases, become more problematic and disruptive.

BY JENNIFER COATES

In times of legal trouble, or in times of preparation for the future, finding trustworthy, fair, and honest legal representation is more critical than ever. Though much of life is within our control, there are countless ways in which we are subject to the decisions of others, and in some cases, to the harmful decisions of others.

Life is complicated and often challenging. For all that life throws at us, Attorney Geralyn Cook of the law firm Roy & Cook, is exactly who you need to help navigate it all.

Roy & Cook is a general practice law firm that has been representing clients from every walk of life since it first opened its doors in 1991. Attorney Cook is an experienced professional whose longevity can be attributed to years of fighting hard for her clients and

advocating for them through the often-difficult times and trials in their lives.

Attorney Geralyn M. Cook has been a member of the Rhode Island Bar since 1986 and the New York Bar since 1987. She is admitted in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, as well as the Supreme Court. She is a qualified Guardian Ad Litem, a member of the Family Court bench bar, Family Court Inns of Court, the Rhode Island Bar Association, and the Kent County Bar Association.

Ms. Cook specializes in a comprehensive and inclusive list of services, ranging from Family and Divorce law to Mediation, Probate, Estates, Wills, Trusts and Guardianships. Her expertise and legal work also include

If you find yourself in need of legal representation in any of these matters, you need a trusted and knowledgeable team behind you. If you are new parents, it is never too early to arrange for a will and establish guardianship to plan for an uncertain future ~ Attorney Cook can help. If you have lost a loved one and need a Will probated, Attorney Cook can help. If you are going through a divorce, being evicted, facing bankruptcy, caught in a custody battle, fighting a DWI, other traffic infraction or criminal case, struggling with DCYF, needing a restraining order, or seeking support in a personal injury case ~ Attorney Cook is ready to take your call.

Attorney Cook is available via phone call or in person. As your life goes on, Attorney Cook will be here for you, reliably and steadfastly.

Roy & Cook, Attorneys-atLaw, can be reached at 401823-0488. Attorney Cook can be reached at her personal email, Geri_Cook@hotmail. com. The office is located at 577 Tiogue Avenue in Coventry.

Attorney Geralyn Cook is seen here pausing from a busy day of work at the firm she shares with law partner Edward Roy. This longstanding law practice is ready to represent you, even ~ and especially ~ in troubled times.

PRIME TIME

PLANNING FOR THE BEACH – After Years of Not Going –

RETIREMENT SPARKS

by ELAINE M. DECKER

Summer is here and many folks are making plans for their visits to the beach. That usually means the seashore. I grew up in a lake community and we lived there all year round. I never developed an attraction for the ocean. All that sticky salt and sand in places I won’t mention here. It’s been years since I even thought about going to a beach. The older that I got, the less my body seemed to want to be seen in a bathing suit.

Something changed this year. For reasons that I won’t take space explaining, I lost at least twenty pounds this Spring. Rest easy; it wasn’t because of a major health issue, though I’ve had several of those. I like the way I look and feel, so I’m continuing with my new lifestyle. I have an entire wardrobe of smaller sizes that had been waiting for me to come to my senses. There was even an old bath ing suit in the bottom of one box.

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I assume that styles haven’t changed much in the past however many decades. The condo community where we live has a pool. Maybe it’s time for me to take the plunge–literally. As if the swimming gods were listening, one of my daily electronic newsletters had this hard-to-believe article in it. Panera is launching a line of swimsuits. Yes, Panera. And yes, swimsuits. They’re brightly colored, with prints inspired by popular items on their “pick two” menu. As with the menu, you’re encouraged to mix and match.

The “beloved Panera menu items” mentioned in the media announcement for the swimwear are the classic Grilled Cheese, Broccoli Cheddar and Tomato Soups and their Chipotle Chicken Avocado Sandwich. Just one salad was listed: the Strawberry Poppyseed. That probably means my swimwear will be adorned

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Uncle Don - A Life Well Lived

by SUSAN DEAN

Last month, I wrote about running in the Gaspee Days 5K road race. And I wrote about how my aunt and uncle, Don and Helen Mellor, got me started with running up at their summer home in Bridgton, Maine in the 1980s.

Don, at 102 and still living at home - alone since the passing of Helen in 2022 - was scheduled to receive a medal for his Navy service from Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on Friday, June 9th - the day before the race. But the presentation was canceled because the medal hadn’t arrived from Washington. The whole family had planned to attend to witness this honor.

So I visited with Uncle Don at his home that day instead. He was sitting in his favorite chair and we chatted about many things. He asked about my family and wanted to know what everyone was doing. He spoke about my mother - who was his sister and older by a year - and talked about their childhood days growing up during the Depression. Don talked about his own children and grandchildren - how proud he was of all of them. And he told me about the things he missed most - golf, woodworking, and driving. Don had voluntarily retired the car keys when he was 99.

Don’s conversations were never without a gem of wisdom. He said that there are some things you just have to accept with graceaging being one - and that along with aging comes the loss of some things. Knowing when to give up the car keys, he told me, was a lesson in acceptance. Even with loss, he said, there is an opportunity to learn and to be grateful if you look for the positives in life. When I told him that I was running in the 5K the next day, he was thrilled for me, and told me that I was making memories that would sustain me when I got to be his age102 - and we laughed together over that.

The following day, June 10th, I ran the race, thinking about Don and Helen as I huffed and puffed up the Narragansett Parkway incline. And after the race, I stood with my family on the sidelines watching the parade, still wearing my race number. Senator Whitehouse was walking in the parade with several other dignitaries and as he passed he glanced my way, left the

parade, and came over to me. He pointed to my race number, which was 401, and made a joke about how appropriate it was that I was wearing Rhode Island’s area code. We both laughed and he rejoined the parade and continued down the street. I remember thinking how weirdly strange it was that Senator Whitehouse was supposed to have met with Don and our family the previous day, how it hadn’t happened, but then he singled me out of the crowd a day later - all very random and unplanned.

Sadly, Don, who seemed perfectly fine that weekend, began to steadily decline a day or two later, and died the following week. So much has been written about Don lately - his many accomplishments in hockey and his involvement in youth sports, and his many contributions to his community throughout his life. But I have memories of Don as a caring uncle whom I loved dearly. My daughters loved him, too, and I am so very grateful that they grew up with both Uncle Don and Aunt Helen - firm fixtures in their lives.

Don and Helen were always part of my growing up years. We spent holidays and summers together, but also spent time together throughout the year. My brothers and I were close to our six Mellor cousins. We still are. I didn’t realize until much later that we were quite lucky in that respect. I have friends who didn’t grow up with their cousins, and wouldn’t even recognize them if they ran into them today.

My daughters grew up with Don and Helen’s grandchildren and are close even now, as adults. A legacy of family, connected through love.

My family moved from Warwick to Syracuse, New York when I was half-way through seventh grade. We moved twice more - at the end of eighth grade and at the end of tenth grade before landing back in Rhode Island at the beginning of my junior year of high school. Even though I understood that these moves were necessary due to my father’s job, I was unhappy. I missed my friends and my grandparents and was generally miserable with each successive move.

After the first move, Don and Helen began

inviting me to stay with them during my school vacations. I loved being at the Mellor house - always a buzz of activity from morning till night. I remember the laughter and the love. I remember feeling secure and accepted - comfortably embedded within the brood of the Mellor clan. Don and Helen helped me stay connected with my Rhode Island friends and family, but they also helped me accept the moves. I am forever grateful for their unwavering support and caring during those tough times so long ago.

Don and Helen were with us through the deaths of our parents - our father in 1975 and our mother in 1995. They were present both physically and emotionally - helping my brothers and me navigate those unfamiliar paths.

My daughters, now in their thirties and forties, remember their summers up in Maine. We called Don and Helen’s lakehouse “The Mellor Compound”.

Rachel and Gretchen remember that Don would hug them and ask how things were going and be genuinely interested in their answers, always giving them his full attention and patiently listening. Rachel remembers the ice cream trips in the back of Don’s truck with all the cousins. She remembers the “Heidi House”, which Don built on the edge of the property, complete with window boxes and scalloped trim and painted to look like it belonged to the nature fairies. Rachel remembers the excitement of finally being old enough to sleep in it with her cousins - away from the main house. She remembers Don’s pure love for Helen, too.

Gretchen said that even into her adulthood, Don remembered the names of her childhood friends - friends she still sees today - and always asked about their well-being. Gretchen said that both Don and Helen created some of her most cherished core childhood memories, and helped to foster the importance of togetherness and family - values that she still carries with her today.

Uncle Don presided over wiffle ball games and swimming races up in Maine, but there were quiet times, too. My daughter, Joy, remembers sitting on the wooden swing that Don had made. She was about nine at the time and Don was sitting with her and they were watching the sun set behind the mountains. Joy asked Don how he had met Helen. He said that they grew up in the same neighborhood but that he had to leave for war. Joy asked him if he was ever scared during the war and he said he was, and that there were times when his friends would go on duty and he’d never see them again. Don didn’t shy away from talking about tough subjects. He always told the truth. Joy remembers his kindness and honesty and their quiet conversation in the twilight - an ordinary moment that was really quite extraordinary in its tender and lasting impact.

As Don approached 100 years old, he began visiting schools to talk about his Navy days. But in doing so he also quietly shared jewels of wisdom with young minds. I attended one of his school visits last December. He was able to capture the kids’ attention and their respect because he never

preached. Don didn’t glorify war - he wanted to impress upon kids the price of freedom. If Don had gone to college he might have become a teacher - and he would have been one of those beloved teachers you never forget. Sometimes the quieter you are, the greater the impact you can have on others. That was true in Don’s case.

After his talk, the kids swarmed around Don. They wanted to shake his hand and take “selfies” with him. They wanted to talk about their own family members in the military, or their grandparents, or their lack of grandparents. They asked a million questions and shared their stories with him. Don began to weaken a few days after I had visited with him. On Wednesday, July 14th, he asked his six children to gather together with him at his home. As the week passed, he was in and out of wakefulness and sleep, but my cousins tell me that he was content and aware when he was awake.

At one point, he raised his hand and said, “Come on, Helen - let’s go home.”

He followed this with, “Let the games begin!” and “One more minute!” which made everyone chuckle as it seemed to be a nod to his hockey days. He finished this with a slight grin - so typical of his quiet humor and wit. He was peaceful. He knew he was at the end of his amazing run. He was still teaching till the very end - acceptance, gratitude, love.

Uncle Don passed on June 19th - the same day his father, my grandfather, had died in 1981. Perhaps they discussed it - that it would be fitting to share the same transition day.

And speaking of transition, Joy sent me a video she took the day after Don’s death. Joy is a clinical nurse manager in a Dallas cardiac hospital. Joy looked out of her office window, which is four stories up, to see a large black butterfly hovering right outside her window, slowly fluttering its wings. She was astounded because she’s never seen anything outside her window - no birds, no insects, nothing. Her first thought was that it was Uncle Don waving goodbye.

A butterfly is the sign that the nurses on Joy’s unit use when a patient is close to death. They put a butterfly picture on the patient’s door to alert the staff that the family is grieving and the end is near.

Butterflies are a spiritual symbol for life after death. Black butterflies signify transformation, passage between life phases, transition, and rebirth and renewal. Maybe it was a reminder from Uncle Don that death is part of life - not an ending, but a new beginning somewhere. We can rejoice in his living and find peace and acceptance in his moving on to his next great adventure.

My daughters and their Mellor cousins are planning a reunion. They’re hoping to find a rental in Bridgton, Maine where we can all gather for a weekend with plans to make it an annual event. I’m sure that Don and Helen are smiling their approval - knowing that their legacy of family, love, and togetherness continues and will be celebrated for years to come.

MEMOIRS

Just A Few Of Life’s Greatest Mysteries

MY SIDE OF THINGS

by LARRY GRIMALDI

Every now and then, a very simple life event triggers a mystery of great philosophical significance. We are all familiar with the Two-Socks-GoInto-The-Dyer, But-Only-One-Comes-Out Phenomenon, but there are many more baffling occurrences that materialize at various times. Allow me to explain.

The Pocket Comb Disappearance: Where do those combs go when they escape from your back pocket?

The Resealable Package Challenge: Why is it so difficult to open those hermetically sealed packages and even harder to reseal them? Is it a cruel joke conjured up by a mad scientist?

The Milk Carton Challenge: Who designed the milk carton designed to separatethen-push-up system for opening a carton of milk? Did the “carton engineer” wrestle thousands of times with his own I invention, fail repeatedly, finally yield to frustration, and just leave us to figure it out on our own?”

The Gasoline Price Mystery: What does the ninth-tenth of a cent mean in the price of a gallon of gas? Can’t they round it up to the next penny? Are the political powers-that-be afraid that we will scream in protest over a one-tenth of a cent price hike?

The Airline Fare Question: Why do two one-way tickets to the same location sometimes cost less than a round-trip fare? Are the airlines hoping that we will not notice the difference? Are they unaware of consumer websites like Kayak, Priceline, Travelocity, and Orbitz?

The Truth in Advertising Deception: Shouldn’t the Dollar Store change their name to the Dollar and a Quarter Store?

Two Did-They-Really-Say-That Encounters: You will no doubt shake your head when you tell someone that you have lost something. Often, they will ask, “Where did you lose it?” At another time (maybe in the same day), you will be standing in a long line at the local convenience store to check out when a Mensa candidate will inquire, “Is this the line?”

The Parental Wisdom Syndrome: “Why do parents get smarter as their children get older?

And lastly, (courtesy of the late comedian, social commentator, and watermelon smasher Gallagher), “Why do we drive on the parkway and park in the driveway?”

I invite you to submit your own “Few of Life’s Greatest Mysteries.” I assure you that you will be recognized for your efforts in a future column. In the meantime, Happy Summer!

Larry Grimaldi is a freelance writer from North Providence. Many of his previous PrimeTime columns have been re-issued in the anthology, “50 Shades of Life, Love, and Laughter: Reflections on Gratitude, Joy, Life’s Oddities, and a Few Complaints!” available at Amazon.com or Stillwater Books in Pawtucket.” Materials published in this book are used with the permission of Beacon Communications. For more information, e-mail lvgrimaldi49@gmail.com

Protect Social Security

AARP - RHODE ISLAND

by CATHERINE TAYLOR

AARP’s mission is to empower people to choose how we live as we age. Most choices, however, depend on our ability to make ends meet.

Social Security is an important source of income for most of the 230,000 Rhode Island recipients, including the almost 44,000 for whom it provides 90% or more of their annual family income.

Americans work hard and pay into Social Security, so it’s only fair for you to expect to get the money you’ve earned. It is essential for helping to cover living expenses and pay your bills.

If politicians don’t take action to protect and save Social Security in the next 10 years, your Social Security could be cut by 20 percent – an average of $4,000 a year.

“Strengthening Social Security requires an unprecedented degree of collaboration between our elected officials and the American people,” according to AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins. “There is an old saying: ‘Nothing about us without us.’ After working their whole lives and paying into the program with each paycheck to earn their benefits, older Americans and their families deserve a say in any changes to Social Security. AARP is in the thick of this fight, and we have made our position clear.”

This fall, voters in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District will have the opportunity to choose a new representative in Washington. It will be critical to find out what the candidates plan to do to protect Social Security before voting.

I encourage you to visit AARP’s Social Security Resource Center has the answers to important questions, so that you will know how to access what you’ve earned. For those looking ahead to collecting Social Security, resources include a benefits calculator to help determine the amount of money received at various ages as well answers to common questions to help you understand your Social Security.

It also is a place to take action and tell your elected officials how important Social Security is to you and your family. Let them know Social Security isn’t a handout — we’ve paid into it our entire working lives. It’s only fair that politicians protect the money we’ve earned. You can send a message and tell your lawmakers: People 50+ are the strongest voting bloc, we helped you get elected to office, and we will fight any cuts to our hard-earned Social Security!

In addition to making your voice heard, you will join AARP’s online network and will receive urgent news and action alerts about the issues that matter the most to older Americans, as well as information about AARP activities, events, and member benefits.

Visit www.aarp.org/SocialSecurity today.

On Tuesday, July 11 AARP Rhode Island hosted for a tele-town hall with Secretary of State Gregg Amore, who will provide essential election information on how, where and when to vote. The replay is available at www.aarp.org/RIEvents.

We will conduct a second tele-town hall with the Secretary of State on August 10 at 7 p.m. Learn how to participate at www.aarp.org/RIEvents. And you can always get the latest Rhode Island election information at www.aarp.org/RIVotes.

Additionally, mark your calendar for AARP Rhode Island Shred Week, July 31-August 4. Stop identity thieves in their tracks by safely disposing of documents containing personal information at any of our five drive-by locations. It’s convenient and it’s FREE.

• Monday, July 31, Edward King House, Newport

• Tuesday, August 1, Cumberland Senior Center, Cumberland

• Wednesday, August 2, Bristol Community Center, Bristol

• Thursday, August 3, Office of the Attorney General, Cranston

• Friday, August 4, East Providence Senior Center, East Providence

Drop-offs, 9 a.m. to noon; no more than two boxes per person; no businesses, please.

And remember that when it comes to fraud, if you can spot a scam, you can stop a scam. Stay informed with the AARP at www.aarp.org/FraudwatchNetwork.

Wishing you a safe and happy summer in the Ocean State!

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Keep Cool on the Grill

FAMILY FEATURES

Keep your kitchen cool and comfortable with grilled meals that banish the heat to the outdoors. Crisp, fresh greens and a perfect blend of spices and savory ingredients make each of these refreshing dishes perfect solutions for toasty days.

Featuring ingredients across the food groups, these dairy-fueled recipes from Milk Means More are ideal for wellrounded meals filled with nutritious

flavor. Zesty mustard, spicy Sriracha and rich buttermilk lend a marinated flavor upgrade to traditional grilled chicken, while homemade pesto, fresh corn and ham create a perfect harmony for a cheesy grilled pizza. Or make a salad the star of your dinner table with a simply seasoned sirloin steak, plenty of veggies and a tart twist on a creamy dressing made with yogurt and milk. Find more refreshing meal solutions at milkmeansmore.org.

Grilled Buttermilk Chicken

Recipe courtesy of Lori Yates of Foxes

Love Lemons on behalf of Milk

Means More

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 16 minutes

Servings: 4

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

1 tablespoon mustard powder

1 tablespoon Sriracha

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons paprika

4 chicken drumsticks, bone in, skin on

4 chicken thighs, bone in, skin on vegetable oil, for grill

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional) In medium bowl, whisk buttermilk, mustard powder, Sriracha, garlic and paprika. Place chicken in large zip-top bag; pour buttermilk mixture over chicken. Seal bag and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Heat outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess; discard marinade. Lightly oil grill grates. Transfer chicken to grill and cook, turning occasionally, 16-18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

STONES SUCK…

The Life Out of You

ACCORDING TO DON

by DON FOWLER

I’m sitting in one of those new comfortable reclining chairs at the Warwick Showcase, reviewing “The Flash”, when suddenly it hits me.

A sharp pain on my right side below my rib. The pain quickly intensifies, and I double over.

I’ve been there before. Once at a convention in Philadelphia and another time eating dinner at home.

Others who have been there say that it is the worst pain possible, comparable only to childbirth. Haven’t been there, but I sure can empathize.

The goal is to pass the stone, not always the easiest thing in the world to accomplish.

The stone (or stones) has a mind of its own. It moves when it wants to, making its way through the urethra to its only way out, sans surgery.

The plan is to drink water-lots of water-to assist the flow. Meanwhile, you try to deal with the excruciating pain.

I can’t take the pain. I leave the Flash and head for the Emergency Room.

I’m not sure which was worse, sitting through nearly three hours of “The Flash” or six hours in the ER waiting room.

Have you been in an ER lately? You are not alone. There are lots of sick people in close proximity. One even had a mask on.

Tickborne Babesiosis Disease on the Rise

ELDER LAW

by DON DRAKE CONNELLY LAW OFFICES, LTD. SPECIALIST

I sign in, with the help of my wife.

First question: Got insurance?

Tell them my pain level is 10. Out of10.

One hour later, taken for vitals (blood pressure, temperature). Returned to the waiting room.

Given wrist band and told to take a seat. Wait until a seat is available.

Five hours later, taken for blood sample. Can’t draw blood. Of course not. I’m dehydrated after sitting without liquids for five hours.

The two items I need-liquids and pain medication are not available to me until I see a doctor and that happens nine hours after I enter the ER.

Finally, the nurse draws a line and pushes 2 mm of morphine into my arm as I prepare for my X-ray. Where are these little suckers hiding?

They wheel me in on a gurney and I’m not feeling any relief from the powerful drugs. They take the picture; wheel me back to the room. Still in dire pain. The pharmacist checks the line. Problem. Drugs never reached me. Order more drugs. Finally!

Send me home. Pain finally gone. Drink, drink, drink. Take meds as needed. Here I sit, two days later. Waiting for these miniscule objects to make their move. Maybe tomorrow.

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SOCIAL SECURITY

by CHERYL TUDINO SOCIAL SECURITY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Social Security helps you secure today and tomorrow with financial benefits, information, and tools that support you throughout life’s journey. If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record.

To qualify for spouse’s benefits, you must be one of the following: • 62 years of age or older.

• Any age and have in your care a child who is younger than age 16 or who has a disability and is entitled to receive benefits on your spouse’s record.

If you wait until you reach full retirement age, your full spouse’s benefit could be up to one-half the amount your spouse is entitled to receive at their full retirement age. If you choose to receive your spouse’s benefits before you reach full retirement age, you will get a permanently reduced benefit. You’ll also get a full spouse’s benefit before full retirement age if you care for a child who is entitled to receive benefits on your

spouse’s record.

If you’re eligible to receive retirement benefits on your own record, we will pay that amount first. If your benefits as a spouse are higher than your own retirement benefits, you will get a combination of benefits that equal the higher spouse benefit. For example, Sandy qualifies for a retirement benefit of $1,000 and a spouse’s benefit of $1,250. At her full retirement age, she will receive her own $1,000 retirement benefit. We will add $250 from her spouse’s benefit, for a total of $1,250.

Want to apply for either your or your spouse’s benefits? Are you at least 61 years and nine months old? If you answered yes to both, visit www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement to get started today.

Are you divorced from a marriage that lasted at least 10 years? You may be able to get benefits on your former spouse’s record. For more information, please visit our website at www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/ divspouse.html.

Summer is hera and New Englanders are out and about soaking up the sun and the warm temperatures. But people spending more time outside and in wooded and grassy settings are concerned about tick bites and the diseases they carry.

Here in the Northeast, when tick bites are discussed, our first thoughts are Lyme Disease. However, according to the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), another tickborne disease is on the rise in all New England states. That disease is Babesiosis, and it carries quite a wallop for seniors and, on rare occasions, can be deadly. What is Babesiosis

Babesiosis was originally a New England disease, discovered in 1969 on the island of Nantucket. Since then, it has spread throughout the Northeast and into the states of Florida, Pennsylvania, California, Maryland, Virginia, and Wisconsin. According to the CDC report, the most significant increase in cases has been seen in all the New England states.

Babesiosis is carried by black-legged (deer) ticks and is transmitted through bites. And with the increase in the deer population, more ticks are being carried into residential areas.

Many people infected with Babesiosis feel fine and exhibit no symptoms, while others exhibit mild flu-like symptoms such as sweating, headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, fever, and chills. In some cases, it can lead to hemolytic anemia, in which the red blood cells are destroyed. These conditions can last from several days to several months. In severe cases, blood clots, organ failure, unstable blood pressure, and even death can occur. Symptoms of this disease may take one to nine weeks (in some cases even longer) to appear.

In a report issued by Dr. Daniel Cameron (A nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses), points out that the number of geriatric cases of this disease is also on the rise. He is especially concerned about co-infections of Babesiosis and Lyme disease, citing research pointing out that co-infection patients are apt to experience more persistent symptoms and are in danger of relapsing illness.

Diagnosis and Treatment

If a tick bite occurs and symptoms appear, a diagnosis is made by a health care provider by looking at a blood sample under a microscope to see if Babesiosis parasites are present in the red blood cells. If so, the sample is then sent to another lab for confirmation.

Most people do not become sick enough to require treatment. However, those who do are usually treated with a combination of the drugs quinine and clindamycin or atovaquone and azithromycin. And as stated earlier, it is possible to have a co-infection of Babesiosis and Lyme disease which requires a specialized treatment regimen.

Prevention

Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas or even

on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could bring you in close contact with ticks. Many people get ticks in their yard or neighborhood.

Treat clothing and gear with products containing 0.5% permethrin. Permethrin can be used to treat boots, clothing, and camping gear and remain protective through several washings. Alternatively, you can buy permethrin-treated clothing and gear.

Use repellant approved by the EPA containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus (OLE), para-menthanediol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. Always follow product instructions. Do not use OLE or PMD products on children under three years old.

Avoid Contact with Ticks. Avoid wooded and brushy areas with tall grass and leaf litter. Walk in the center of the trails.

After

You Come Indoors

Check your clothing for ticks. Ticks may be carried into the house on clothing. Any ticks that are found should be removed. Tumble dry clothes in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks on dry clothing after you come indoors. If the clothes are damp, additional time may be needed. If the clothes require washing first, hot water is recommended. Cold and medium water temperatures will not kill ticks.

Examine gear and pets. Ticks can be carried into the home on clothing and pets, then attach themselves to a person later, so carefully examine pets, coats, and daypacks. Shower soon after being outdoors. Showering within two hours of coming indoors has been shown to reduce your risk of getting Lyme disease and may be effective in reducing the risk of other tickborne diseases. Showering may help wash off unattached ticks, which is an excellent opportunity to do a tick check.

Check your body for ticks after being outdoors. Conduct a full body check upon return from potentially tick-infested areas, including your backyard. Use a hand-held or full-length mirror to view all parts of your body.

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UV SAFETY

It’s time to head to the beach! Enjoy the sun and surf, but keep precautions in mind. Being exposed to the sun in the hot summer months can take its toll, so being aware is important for summer fun.

Awareness of sun safety has greatly improved from the days of ‘laying out’ for hours covered in baby oil, but it remains an important health concern for all ages. What many sun lovers might not realize is that heat has nothing to do with UV rays and it’s effect on the skin and eyes. An overcast day can still lead to a painful sunburn.

The harmful rays can come on cloudy days, just as they can during the winter. Skiers can attest that sunlight in the wintertime can be equally damaging, as well as the windburn many athletes experience. Humidity, not heat, is what intensifies the suns effect on the skin. Whats more, sitting in the shade is not always a sure fire solution because sunlight is reflected off dust particles, pavement, boat decks and other reflective surface.

Despite efforts to promote sun safety, skin diseases like melanoma and eye inflammations have been on the rise. More Americans are getting exposed to UV [rays].

There are three cancers directly related to UV rays. Melanoma is the least common but most severe of all skin cancers and any cancers in general. Tt spreads all over the body if it’s not treated properly and finding a cure has proven difficult.

Melanoma is predominantly found in the skin, but also can be in the bowel and the eye. Its seriousness is due to the uncontrolled growth of pigment cells. The primary tumor must be removed quickly. Basel cell cancer is another form linked to UV rays. It is the most common form both of skin cancer and all cancers worldwide. It appears as an open sore or ulcer. It may bleed or crust, but it does not heal. It may also be itchy or painful. After a biopsy, it will heal over five to seven days, but it may return later.

The second most common form of skin cancer is Squamous cell cancer, which occurs in areas exposed to the sun and can generally be treated by excision only. It can also occur in many different organs and can be in the form of a malignant tumor. All of these conditions can be attributed to too much exposure to the sun.

You don’t need to avoid the outdoors altogether, hoever, just use good sun protection. The worst time to be out in the sun is after 10 a.m. and before 3 p.m., when the sun is highest in the sky.

What people call “aging of the skin” in the form of wrinkles and changes in texture is actually sun damage. Regardless of age, this damage can be prevented or minimized with the use of sun block, which should be applied a half hour before going outside and reapplied every two hours during exposure. The higher the SPF the greater the sun protection. The SPF number is not the only consideration for choosing a sun block, however. Consumers need to educate themselves about sun protection before settling on a specific brand or protection factor.

Sunscreen can react with different conditions. If people are on medications that causes them to be sensitive to the sun, it’s hard to predict. Skin care advocates, urge everyone to wear sunscreen and sunglasses and to take every skin care precaution necessary to protect from harmful UV rays, year-round and during summer season in particular

For more information on UV safety, visit www.cdc.gov.

RHODE ISLAND BEACHES

We don’t call Rhode Island the “Ocean State,” for nothing. With more than 400 miles of scenic coastline, Little Rhody has a big beach industry, featuring more than 100 public and private beaches. For more information about saltwater beaches, or for a listing of freshwater swimming locations, visit www.visitrhodeisland.com.

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with broccoli, avocados and strawberries. That takes care of the motifs, but it leaves the actual bathing suit shapes.

Lord help me. I have trouble picking two off the Panera menu. Now I’ll have to pick two items of swimwear. (Their onepiece will never work for me.) For lunch, I usually wind up with my default chicken Caesar salad. I have no idea what the bathing suit equivalent of that would be, and that will just be the start of what I’ll need for a trip to a beach or pool. I’ll need pool-appropriate footwear and a beach cover up. And a very large towel and a tote to stuff everything into.

I can’t forget sun block; I’ll have to research what SPF number is required for my age group. And I’ll want a nice bodice ripper paperback to read, the kind you find in airport gift shops, ones with a bare chested hunk on the cover, but not Fabio. And not Fifty Shades of Gray I’ve read all of those; they were retirement gifts from a female friend. The book could be a project in and of itself.

Then there’s the matter of the shave. The big shave. Stopping at the knees will not do for a body in a bathing suit. Not to mention clearing the weeds out from under my armpits. Upper legs and pits are not areas I typically worry about at my age. Come to think of it, there really aren’t any body areas that I pay much attention to these days.

I’m beginning to realize why I haven’t made any trips to a beach or pool in decades. It will be a miracle if I make it there this summer. I might as well do the appropriate planning, just in case, starting with a new bathing suit. I’m thinking of mixing and matching the Panera shorts with their tank top. A T-shirt would cover my bat wings better, but I didn’t see one of those in the Panera collection. It looks like the shorts and tank are offered with broccoli and strawberries motifs. Those should do.

I’ll also need to pick up sun block. Whatever I have around the house is undoubtedly past its sell-by date and it might not even be strong enough. Most of the other items on my list can be found at the bottom of a closet somewhere. That still leaves picking out a trashy paperback to take with me. I wonder if Amazon has a category for those. I’m open to suggestions, by the way.

I had no idea that planning for the beach after years of not going would be so stressful. It looks like I’m going to need a nice glass of wine. Or two.

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Elaine M. Decker’s books include Retirement Downsizing—A Humorous Guide, Retirement Sparks, Retirement Sparks Again, Retirement Sparks Redux and CANCER: A Coping Guide. Her essays appear in the anthologies: 80 Things To Do When You Turn 80 and 70 Things To Do When You Turn 70. All are available on Amazon.com. Contact her at: emdecker@ix.netcom.com

What are the Bene ts of a Stairlift?

SENIOR SAFETY by RACHEL MONIZ OAKLEY HOME ACCESS

One of our most commonly installed items for senior safety is the Stairlift, also referred to as stair glides, stair chairs, chairlifts, or stair elevators. These amazing pieces of equipment have been around for nearly 100 years and are an integral part of the Aging in Place model. Stairways are one of the most dangerous areas of the home, leading to thousands of catastrophic falls in the older adult population. Many people know that stairlifts exist, but often have questions about the lift that may result in their hesitancy to have one installed. In today’s blog, we discuss some of the most frequently asked questions in regards to stairlifts. We hope that you find this information helpful, and as always encourage you to reach out with any further questions.

How Do Stairlifts Work?

Stairlifts utilize (2) 12v batteries to power a chair up the stairs along a mounted track in the stairway. This track mounts directly into the stair treads, causing no damage to the walls. The lift plugs into any standard household outlet, which charges the batteries on a continuous trickle charge. This will allow the lift to continue to work in the event of a power failure for approximately 20 rides, depending on the track length.

How do I get on and off the lift?

Stairlifts mirror a very similar chair height as a dining room chair or a wheelchair. At the bottom, you simply sit down onto the

chair, and place your feet on the footrest. At the top of the stairs, the chair seat can be swiveled 90 degrees to place the user safely into the hallway, and away from the stairs. Our team always assesses the top and bottom of the stairs to determine if a grab bar or handrail may assist with the transfer down into or up out of the chair.

Who Needs a Stairlift?

Stairlift users generally fall into three categories.

People who are completely unable to navigate stairs. Their mobility challenges allow them to ambulate only on flat ground, or with the use of a wheelchair.

Those who are currently able to navigate

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the stairs, but may only be able to manage 2 or 3 steps, such as when entering the home. They have more difficulty completing full flights of stairs to get to the second level bedrooms, or to the basement to do laundry. Navigating full flights of stairs becomes dangerous at this point.

The third type of stairlift client is a sporadic user. Their mobility changes day by day and having a stairlift provides them peace of mind that they can access their home, regardless of their mobility abilities that day. Many of these individuals will walk up the stairs, but use the stairlift to send laundry, groceries, and other heavy items up and down the stairs. This is a proactive stairlift client.

Are

Stairlifts Expensive?

Stairlifts are an investment into your health and safety, and should be looked at as preventative medicine. A safe estimate for a straight stairlift would be in the realm of $3000 – $4000 regardless of what company you utilize. This may seem like a large upfront cost, but when compared to alternative options it seems much more affordable.

Will my Stairs be Safe for Everyone Else?

Stairlifts will reduce the available width of your stairs, but still leave plenty of room for those trying to navigate the stairs. A

good rule of thumb is that the track of the chair will protrude out about six inches for the entire length of the stairs. This will not be a problem for those walking up the stairs. In addition, the chair itself will be parked at the top or the bottom of the stairs and in that spot only will protrude about 13 inches. While somebody walking up the stairs does need to be cognizant of the lift, it will not be a hindrance in standard stairwells.

Will a Stairlift Damage My Stairs?

The connection point between the track and your staircase is a steel plate footing. This footing has four screw holes in it that secure the track to the stairs. Upon lift removal, there will be approximately 3-5 stairs that have screw holes from the footings. These can easily be repaired with wood filler and stain to match in the event of stairlift removal.

Does My Insurance Cover a Stairlift?

Stairlifts are unfortunately not currently covered by Medicare or commercial insurance policies. However, our company utilizes a variety of resources including the RI Livable Home Modification Program, National Foundations for specific diagnoses, and Long Term Care Policies to help offset some of the cost of the equipment.

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Illustration Artists

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

July, the month of barbecues and Patriotism, is finally here and thriving at Bruneau & Co! We have acquired an important and extremely impressive collection of paintings and sketches by prolific illustrators of Americana both my Pop Culture and Joel Bohy’s Militaria departments are excited to talk about. We’ve got pieces by big-name artists Tom Lovell, Howard Pyle, and J.C. Leyendecker so I thought I’d take a moment to explain what makes these guys so cool in the world of American illustration art.

First up is Howard Pyle, whose works are dynamic and expressive. He gives each figure in his illustrations their own individual personalities and creates powerful imagery that draws the eye inward. Pyle showed off his talents early on and was fortunate enough to study under Belgian painter F.A. van der Wielen before going to New York to join the Art Students League. By the 1870s, he began doing illustrations for the children’s magazine St. Nicholas among others, however he is best known for being the author and illustrator of The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood as well as The Story of King Arthur and his Knights

Likewise, Tom Lovell’s works look like they were taken straight from the movies, his works are inviting and have a romanticized quality to them. Lovell was an early advocate for Native Americans and denounced the ill treatment of them by

the United States government and stated as much in his High School valedictorian speech. This laid the groundwork and acted as an early nod to his future works depicting the west. He was a freelance artist associated closely with Colliers, McCalls, and National Geographic as well as being a pulp illustrator associated with “Dime Mystery.” Finally, we have Joseph Christian Leyendecker, an artist who breathes life into his works. His

portraits of people are lifelike and have a photographic quality to them, perfectly capturing a single moment in time. Leyendecker studied with John Vanderpoel at the Chicago Art Institute and later went to Paris to study at the Academie Julian with his brother Francis Xavier. He went on to paint more than four hundred magazine covers for the Saturday Evening Post as well as advertising for Kellogg’s and fashion brands. In fact, Norman Rockwell used Leyendecker as inspiration early in his career.

If any of these names stuck out to you, make sure to check out our upcoming Historic Illustration Art auction, we have plenty more where these came from!

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22) Your financial aspects continue to dominate. There still might be problems to work out from past business decisions before you can make plans for the future.

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JULY 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 July 21 at 10:30AM. Time for Two’s for children age 2-3 & a caregiver on July 21 at 11:15AM. Breakfast with a Book for children ages 3 & up on July 25 at 10:30AM To register for programs or for more information, call 821-7910.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You enter a more positive period, both personally and professionally, but trouble spots can appear. Avoid them by keeping lines of communication open.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t fret about the competition. Since Taurus rules the throat, you could have the advantage of conveying your ideas in tones that are sure to please your listeners.

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You enter a more positive period, both personally and professionally, but trouble spots can appear. Avoid them by keeping lines of communication open.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Of course, as a Gemini, you love to talk. But watch your words very carefully this week. What you say could come back to cause you some unpleasant moments.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Grabby-Crabby side of you dominates. You want it all. But try to temper that urge to splurge so that you can take advantage of an upcoming investment opportunity.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Don’t fret about the competition. Since Taurus rules the throat, you could have the advantage of conveying your ideas in tones that are sure to please your listeners.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Spread that natural sunshine all you loving Leos and Leonas radiate, and brighten up those gloomy hearts around you. Also, expect a visit from someone from your past.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You like things neat and tidy. That’s fine for your closets and desktops, but you need to be more flexible in your relationships. Give a little, and you’ll get a lot back.

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GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Of course, as a Gemini, you love to talk. But watch your words very carefully this week. What you say could come back to cause you some unpleasant moments.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The Grabby-Crabby side of you dominates. You want it all. But try to temper that urge to splurge so that you can take advantage of an upcoming investment opportunity.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Travel plans might be up in the air — literally — now that your spouse or partner would rather fly than drive. A thorny workplace issue is close to being resolved.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Use your natural leadership qualities to guide a troublesome workplace project through to completion. Meanwhile, a personal relationship is smooth sailing.

financial aspects continue to dominate. There still might be problems to work out from past business decisions before you can make plans for the future.

be increasingly favorable. Meanwhile, your loyalty to a friend soon pays off in ways you never expected.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Aspects for moving to a new location appear to be increasingly favorable. Meanwhile, your loyalty to a friend soon pays off in ways you never expected.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Spread that natural sunshine all you loving Leos and Leonas radiate, and brighten up those gloomy hearts around you. Also, expect a visit from someone from your past.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your ability to be flexible helps get you through changes you hadn’t expected, either on the job or at home. Remember to take things one step at a time.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Travel plans might be up in the air -- literally -- now that your spouse or partner would rather fly than drive. A thorny workplace issue is close to being resolved.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Your ability to be flexible helps get you through changes you hadn’t expected, either on the job or at home. Remember to take things one step at a time.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your creative talents are put to the test, as you attempt to deal with a suddenly changed situation. It will be up to you to devise a way to work it out successfully.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a gift for bringing people together. While you love to travel, you also love being at home, especially if you can be surrounded by your family.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You like things neat and tidy. That’s fine for your closets and desktops, but you need to be more flexible in your relationships. Give a little, and you’ll get a lot back.

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HOLY SPIRIT, You who solve all problems. You light all roads so that I can obtain my goals. You who give me the divine gi to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things and to con rm once again that I never want to be separated from you even and in spite of all material illusions. I wish to be with you in eternal glory. ank you for your mercy towards me and mine. Say for three days. A er 3 days the favor requested will be granted even if it appears di cult. is prayer must be published immediately a er favor is granted without mentioning favor. ank you Holy Spirit. RR

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HOLLYWOOD — Matt Damon, hitting screens in Christopher Nolan’s $100 million “Oppenheimer” (due July 21), will co-star next with Pedro Pascal in Ethan Coen’s “Drive-Away Dolls.” Damon also has the upcoming heist thriller “The Instigators,” starring Ben Affleck’s brother, Casey Affleck, for AppleTV+. In addition, Damon’s executively producing the eightepisode Netflix comedy miniseries “Green Beret’s Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse.” ***

Superstar Robert Redford is mad as hell, and he’s not going to take it anymore!

Redford’s posted on Facebook since 2012 and admits: “I didn’t know I had to address this QAnon crap anymore! Yet, I get them saying, ‘Robert, we can expose you Hollywood elites, and we will ... it’s coming Robert! Beware!’ I can’t tell you how pissed I am. What’s wrong with you people? You need help! I am done! It’s sick and twisted, as are the people who believe that! Biden is not a clone! JFK Jr. is not VP ... he’s dead! There’s no Hollywood elite who abuses children and drinks their blood! That someone accused me of this is sick and twisted! Facebook isn’t fun anymore. At 86, I know who I am and how to treat people. My mailbox has been deleted, and now my account will also be deleted. I have a beautiful wife and family, my health, love, and peace. That’s all I need and want. Peace, Redford.” ***

Meryl Streep, absent from the big screen for a while, will turn up as a guest star in season three of “Only Murders in the Building.”

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The never-idle-for-long Tom Hanks leads Robert Zemeckis’ film “Here,” opposite Robin Wright, Paul Bettany and “Downton Abbey’s” Michelle Dockery

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Helen Mirren follows up her narration of “Barbie” (due July 21) with the war drama “White Bird,” opposite former “X-Files” star Gillian Anderson “White Bird” releases on Aug.18.

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was forced to set new rules for films to qualify for a Best Picture Oscar, because theater owners are upset at how streaming services have infiltrated the race for an Oscar. To qualify, films must now have a one-week theatrical release in six U.S. cities, or films must be exhibited for seven consecutive days in 10 of the top 50 U.S. markets. Release plans for later-in-the-year films must include a planned, expanded theatrical run to be completed no later than Jan. 24, 2025. These new rules were set because streamers, such as Netflix, AppleTV+, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and others, have made huge inroads into the Oscar races in past seasons.

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At 90, Carol Burnett’s not slowing down. She’ll star in the AppleTV+ 10-episode miniseries “Palm Royale,” based on the novel “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie.” Also a part of the cast is Laura Dern, Kristen Wiig, Allison Janney and Ricky Martin. Although Carol missed out on Hollywood casting couches, she was discovered “Once Upon a Mattress!”

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Two hearts became one! (Bride) and (Groom) were married on (Wedding Date) at (Wedding Location)! Then they danced the night away at a private reception at (Reception Location). They will reside in (city or town/state).

Matt Damon (“Oppenheimer” and “Drive-Away Dolls”)

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PHOTO CAPTION: Matt Damon (“Oppenhemier” and “Drive-Away Dolls”)