October 4, 2023 e-EDITION

artistic license. Notice that the flag on this quilt doesn’t have 13 stripes.

If a quilt isn’t signed and dated, its age is hard to determine, but there are some clues that can help. If you can see dark spots in the quilt when held up to a strong light or sunny window, they may be cotton seeds. Some collectors claim that this means the quilt was made before the invention of the cotton gin in 1793, but this is not necessarily true. Quilt makers in rural areas used cotton with seeds in it until the 1920s. The sewing machine was invented about 1850, but quilts were often handsewn after that.

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materials called “composition.” Vinyl dolls were made after 1957. Shirley Temple composition dolls from the 1930s have sold recently for about $50 to over $1,000. Price is determined by the doll’s size, costume, condition and whether it has its original tags, box and script Shirley Temple pin.

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TIP: Don’t turn on the porch light if you will be gone for a long time. It tells everyone that you are away. Install a photocell light that automatically turns on at dusk and off at daylight.

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CURRENT PRICES

Fireplace, pair of andirons, ship’s anchor form, brass, brushed finish, matching log stops, mid-20th century, 18 x 12 x 18 inches, $485.

Q:I

recently inherited what I think is an original Shirley Temple doll from my grandmother’s estate. What can you tell me about it?

A:In the 1930s during the Depression, toddler Shirley Temple was credited with keeping spirits up and movie theaters afloat. Dolls made in her image were also popular. They were first licensed and made by Ideal Novelty and Toy Co. of New York in 1934, and they are still popular with collectors. Early dolls were made with a mixture of glue, sawdust and other

Furniture, rocker, child’s, mission style, oak, leather seat, “Gustav Stickley Craftsman” on paper label, c. 1910-1920, 25 x 17 3/4 inches, $575. Cane, walking stick, hand holding ball, whale ivory, two ebony spacers, tapered ebony shaft, horn ferrule, whaleman carved, 1800s, 34 1/4 inches, $2,155.

was made about 1865. Most antique quilts are harder to date.

R.I.S.A.E.C. CONVENTION FUNDRAISER

R.I.S.A.E.C. will hold a Convention Fundraiser on October 21 at the West Warwick Elks Lodge #1697, 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick. No Host Cocktails at 6:30PM, followed by dinner at 7PM. Donation $20/person (prepaid). For tickets, contact Gail 738-0060 or Luanne 377-8972.

ZUMBA FITNESS CLASSES

AT COVENTRY RESOURCE & SENIOR CENTER

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry is offering Zumba Fitness Classes on Tuesdays from 11:15AM-12:15PM. Join them for some fun, easy to follow, low impact dance moves. Cost is $3 per class. Call 822-9175 to register.

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.

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 11AM2PM on the 1st Saturday of every month.

NEED QUICK CASH?

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

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.

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT 4PM

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

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

DUMP RUNS: Furniture, appliances, construction debris, brush, junk. 1-860304-6740.

“RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS...”

We could all use a little good news to brighten our day... Have you witnessed a “Random Act of Kindness” lately?

“The Reminder” would love to hear about it.

Please submit your entry in writing and we will print them anonymously on a space available basis. Please mail your “Random Acts of Kindness” (with contact information) to The Reminder, 5 Coventry Shoppers Park, Coventry, RI 02816 or email your submission to mail@rireminder.com

2-MAN LADDER STAND, used once. 1-Man ladder stand, used once. New chain on stand. Take all for $100. Call 821-3426.

FREE: Thomas electric organ, matching bench. Excellent working condition. 828-3894.

TAX PREPARATION:

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

THE REMINDER, 5 Coventry Shoppers Park, Coventry. Our business is making your business successful!

THE REMINDER

61 VALLEY CREST ROAD, Coventry: October 7, 8AM1PM. Tools, children’s clothing, decorative items and lots more. Multi Family!

WARWICK CENTRAL

BAPTIST CHURCH, 3270

Post Road (Apponaug, across from City Hall): October 7, 9AM-2PM. Full range of goods, including furniture. Rain date October 28.

18 MEADOW DRIVE (off Country Drive), West Warwick: October 7, 8AM. Lots of stuff!

175 GERVAIS STREET, Coventry: October 7, 8AM2PM. Christmas, Halloween, housewares, children’s toys, DVD, books, lots more. Rain date October 14.

110 ARNOLD ROAD, Coventry: October 7, 8AM. Rain date October 8.

12 EASTGATE DRIVE, Coventry: October 7, 8AM. Listings on Craigslist. MULTI FAMILY! 102 Weaver Hill Road, West Greenwich: October 7, 8AM-3PM. Exceptional quality items at great prices! Rain date October 8.

MULTI FAMILY! 60 West Shore Drive, Coventry: October 7, 8AM-1PM. Lots of clothes (some Plus sizes), many household items, too much to mention. No early birds. Rain date October 8. 3492 FLAT RIVER ROAD, Coventry: October 7, 8AM2PM. Clothing, holiday items, homegoods, jewelry & more.

EXETER GRANGE GIANT 3-DAY YARD SALE

The members of Exeter Grange will be having a Giant 3-Day Yard Sale at the Grange Hall Columbus Day weekend. October 7 from 9AM-3PM (regular prices), October 8 from 12-3PM ($5/bag) & October 9 from 10AM2PM ($5/box). The Grange Hall is located at 469 Ten Rod Road (Rte. 102) in Exeter. They will have many items for sale. Please bring a jar of peanut butter for a donation to a local food bank.

RIVERPOINT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE

Martha & Mary’s Shop at Riverpoint Congregational Church, 75 Providence Street, West Warwick, will hold a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 7 & Wednesdays, October 11 & 25 from 9AM-12PM. All clothing is $1/bag from 9-10AM. Children’s clothing $.25/piece, adult clothing $.50/piece. Donations greatly appreciated. Call 826-3150 for information.

MULTI FAMILY! 26 Lenox Avenue, West Warwick: Saturday, October 7 from 8AM-3PM.

ESTATE SALE! 10 Patton Street, Coventry: Saturday, October 7 at 7:30AM. Tools, furniture, electronics, artwork, musical instruments, vinyl records, CDís, movies, kayaks, etc.

MULTI-FAMILY! 9 Clinton Avenue, Hope: October 7 & 8, 8AM-?. Rain cancels. No early birds. Tools, antiques, clothes, homegoods, kitchen, something for everyone!

ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH

TURKEY SUPPER

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

MAPLE

ROOT FALL FESTIVAL

Maple Root Baptist Church, 150 Harkney Hill Road, Coventry, will hold their Fall Festival on October 7 from 1-4PM. Everything is free & all are welcome! There will be food, games, face painting, crafts, petting zoo, obstacle course, egg toss contest & more! Festivities pause at 2:30PM for everyone to enjoy the puppet show! Rain date October 8.

WANTED

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned demands payment amounts due for the undersigned as of 9/19/2023:

If the above amount remains unpaid as of: October 10, 2023 any right to access terminates and goods may be sold at public auction or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the law.

TLC MINI STORAGE

389 Mishnock Road W. Greenwich, RI 02817 (401) 392-3300

e Miracle Prayer

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favors. is time I ask for this special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within Your own broken heart where your father sees it. en, in His merciful eyes, it will become your favor, not mine. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication and favor will be granted. Never know to fail.

Job Market

CARPET CLEANING

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

PART-TIME RELIABLE ADULT desired for errands, cooking, housekeeping, companionship. Must be pet friendly. Near Exeter/ Richmond line. Call 3608197.

FROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803 CUSTOMER SERVICE: (800) 708-7311 EXT.

TAVERN ON THE HILL has immediate part-time & full time openings for Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, Dishwasher, Bartenders & Closing Manager. Cooks will be paid by experience, willing to train the right person. Apply within 809 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich after 4PM.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY!

Foreman Position

Available: Local Roofing Company. Must have valid Driver’s License and own transportation. Full time position. Serious inquiries only. Call 573-6607.

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.

SECRETARY POSITION: Great for someone looking for mother’s hours and summers off! Great for retiree! Great pay and great working environment. Work consists of answering phones, taking orders, computer and filing. Will train. Call 823-8113 or email valleyfuel@verizon.net

AIRHART ELECTRIC is currently seeking a Journeyman Commercial & Residential Electrician to join its strong team of professionals. Minimum Qualifications: Must be an experienced Journeyman licensed in Rhode Island. At least 1 year of experience in electrical industry, must hold OSHA Card, Medical Health Card, and valid Driver’s License. Full time position with benefit package including medical plan, dental, vision, 11 paid holidays off, 2 weeks paid vacation and Profit Sharing. Please contact 401-397-3415.

UP TO $5000! We buy junk, unwanted & repairable autos. Call today, gone today. 2804987.

• On Oct. 9, 2004, Afghan voters went to the polls for the first time in their nation’s history to vote for a president and elected Hamid Karzai, who had served as their interim president after the collapse of the Taliban regime three years earlier.

• On Oct. 10, 1845, George Bancroft — historian, educator and secretary of the Navy — founded the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, to improve the then-unsatisfactory methods of instructing the service’s midshipmen.

• On Oct. 11, 2000, at a ceremony in London, the International Women of the Year Association awarded the title “Greatest Woman Achiever of the Century” to Russian engineer and cosmonaut Valentina V. Tereshkova, who became the first woman in space when she flew a solo mission on the Vostok 6 on June 16, 1963.

• On Oct. 12, 1810, the first Oktoberfest was celebrated in Munich, Germany, in honor of the marriage of Ludwig, the crown prince of Bavaria (who later became King Louis I), to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. The festivities lasted nearly a week and ended in a horse race. Today, the festival is the largest in the world, with more than 6 million participants around the globe.

• On Oct. 13, 1950, the movie “All About Eve,” starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter, premiered in both Paris and New York City. Known for its acid wit, it won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, but was roundly criticized for depicting a character smoking in bed by an Indiana man who was part of his local fire prevention committee.

• On Oct. 14, 1926, English humorist, poet and playwright A.A. Milne published “Winnie-the-Pooh,” a children’s book set in the fictional Hundred Acre Wood featuring the adventures of the eponymous honey-loving bear and his good friends, including Eeyore, Christopher Robin and Piglet.

• On Oct. 15, 1966, Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale founded the Black Panther Party, with a mission of protecting African Americans from police brutality. The organization developed into a Marxist revolutionary group, calling for, among other things, the arming of all African Americans and the release of African Americans from jail.

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

FROM KING FEATURES WEEKLY SERVICE, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

CUSTOMER SERVICE: 800-708-7311 EXT. 257

North Smith eld: New Listing!! 3 bed, 2.5 bath colonial, many updates, custom kitchen, hardwoods, C/A, garage, cul-de-sac, $629,000

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FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By Fifi Rodriguez

TERRY’S HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES: Housekeeping & errands by appointment.

25+ Years of experience in housekeeping. Outstanding credentials, great references upon request, professionalism & quality work. Contact Terry at 441-4136.

NEED ODD JOBS DONE? Small cleanouts, delivery service, pet sitting. Call 644-2577.

Coventry: 31,000 sq. . industrial space includes 1,100 sq. . o ce space, loading dock, C/A, also for lease, call for details, $1,295,000

West Warwick: 4 lots selling as one package, utilities available, close to Rt. 95, schools, call for details, $49,900

Real Estate Wanted

Real Estate Services

Real Estate for Sale

1. LITERATURE: What is the name of the clown in Stephen King’s horror novel “It”?

2. ASTRONOMY: How often does Halley’s Comet appear in the Earth’s sky?

3. U.S. STATES: Which state has the most electoral votes in 2024?

4. MOVIES: In “Jurassic Park,” what kind of container is used to store stolen dinosaur embryos?

5. ART: Which art movement is Salvador Dali associated with?

6. AD SLOGANS: Which car manufacturer used the ad slogan “Quality is Job 1”?

7. TELEVISION: Which TV show spawned the spinoff comedy/drama “Maude”?

8. FOOD & DRINK: What is the main ingredient in falafel?

9. GEOGRAPHY: What is the world’s shortest river?

10. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What are a crab’s pincers called?

Answers

1. Pennywise.

2. On average, every 76 years.

3. California (54).

4. A canister that looks like a Barbasol Shaving Cream can.

5. Surrealism.

6. Ford Motor Company.

7. “All in the Family.”

8. Chickpeas.

9. Roe River, Montana.

10. Chelae.

Real Estate Transactions

Warwick

SELLERS BUYERS

24 Riverfarm Rd Michailides, Jonathan P and Zelano, Tammy MAnderson, Justin and Pennacchia, Stefanie9/13$385,000

25 Plaza St Massotti, Jeffrey Gupta, Sandeep

30 Poplar Dr Casparian, Gloria and Homonoff, MarvinCorsi Jr, Robert

32 Shirley Blvd Mellor, Donald F and Mellor, Thomas RBeaulieu, Susan E

37 Old Oak Ave Vaccaro, Margaret Reynolds, David

39 Meadow Ave Aronne, Victoria J Contreras, Daisy

40 Oakland Ave Bennett, Jeffrey R and Bennett, Evan MFitzsimmons, Kathrin and Fitzsimmons, Connor

42 Sunset Ter Winch, Anne E Chybowski, Faith S and Chybowski, Steven

45 Wakefield Ave Czerwein, Clovis Ortiz, Leonicio E and Suero, Yisi M

45 Wakefield Ave Czerwein, Clovis Ortiz, Leonicio E and Suero, Yisi M

46 Cliffside Dr Reddy Firt and Poyton, Colleen P Alexandre, James

55 Amy Dr Mckeon, Barbara J Guadagno, Nicholas H and Guadagno, Danielle

76 Boxwood Ave Yuok, Phalla and Thach, Vutha Burbank, Michelina M and Picardi, Janice9/14$360,000

84 Summer St Cloxton, David L Polanco, Jamyle I

86 Magnolia St Paquette, Germaine and Ferschke, Laurie ATow, Yanna

125 Belmont Rd Virginia M Bazin T and Bazin, Virginia MStacey, Brian and Stacey, Kelley

148 Fountain Ave Deespinal, Alexandra V Soler, Huascar V and Estrella, Emelyn

156 Lambert St Ball William L Est and Ball, Stevan WLevesque, Stephen and Levesque, Cheryl

157 Vallette St Bella Casa LLC Gilman, Colbylyn and Wilson, Michael

167 Midvale Ave Cordeiro, Diana F and Addessi, John PLao, Tony Y and Hok, Victoria

1234 Cranston St Dail, Dennis R and Dail, Donna M Victoria, Marlon R

East Greenwich

1 Olsons Way Albuja Ponce, Ana C and Davila, Mauricio VHawkins, Daniel and Hawkins, Amanda

1 Squirrel Ln Salvator, John Simmons, Alexander F and Simmons, Kaitlin

15 Valley Rd Oneil, Michael J and Morrell, Jenah LZhong, Binqiang

16 Locust Dr Irene Boutote Irt and Boutote, RobertProcopio, Andrew M and Procopio, Laura D

25 Franklin Rd Lot 4 River Farm Place LLC Mazzeo, James

60 Deep Meadow Ln Lot 60 Roby, Mark S and Roby, Joan M Toubman, Gary B and Toubman, Susan

140 Westwood Dr Lillian B Klanian Lt and Klanian, Lillian BMazzeo, Christine

153 Pine Glen Dr Lot 153 Nathanson 2nd, Joseph G Simon, Kevin W and Simon, Rhonda

22 Robin Dr Murray, Mikayla B Murray Jr, Michael J

ADDRESS SELLERS BUYERS

10 Cartney

28 Buttonwoods Ave Fernandez, Delvis A Sidell, Andrew

34 Flagg Ave Laurel A Lancia RET and Lancia, Laurel ATichy, Christopher M and Fitzgerald, Kerri A9/14$431,000

39 Blake St Evolution LLC Keith Jr, Steven and Keith, Rachel 9/11 $639,000

50 Haley Rd Keith Jr, Steven and Coughlin, RachelDamico, Sage M and Damico, Alec J9/8$465,000

50 Lemac St Green, Jared R and Topkin, Jaimee LGordon, Austin W 9/11 $470,000

52 Stillwater Dr Morales, Isamar Desir, Sabine and Francois, Mantchury9/13$450,000

55 Dundas Ave Phillips Sally S Est and Costello, Pamela APhillips Jr, Kenneth W and Sawyer, Amanda L 9/15 $294,000

62 John Wickes Ave Dorsey, John A Helping Hands Cmnty Prtnr 9/5$50,000

69 Delwood Rd William P Guenther RET and Guenther, William PRiffel, Steven and Hunt, Maria 9/15 $320,000

72 W Shore Rd Lot 2 Viola, Brennon and Viola, James Barry, Stephen

74 Lloyd Ave Hanna, Roseann Scenic Prop Solutions Inc

87 Wendell Rd Ives, Michael J and Ives, Aubrey L Maguire, Patrick

88 Alger Ave Lot 88 Horn, Lynore I Liebrich, William J

93 Spencer Woods Dr Lot 93Leonard J Dileone T and Dileone, Leonard JStabile, Stacey A

94 Toll Gate Rd Lot 4 Sondra J Catalano Irlt and Catalano, Steven GGireesh, Arvind

96 Abbey Ave Dunn Frances A Est and Dunn, John TSnow, Brian

96 Pender Ave Cole Alice C Est and Cole, Walter A Roderick, Stephen

98 Blade St West Warwick Town Of and Otis, NicholasVasquez Props

98 Longwood Ave Spirito, Ryan A Schmitz, Drew and Schmitz, Mckenzie

101 Everleth Ave Gavin, Patricia E Carlone, Brian

113 Pender Ave Davis, Diane A Keelan, Ryan A and Keelan, Alesia

131 Hollis Ave Demaio Ft and Demaio, Anthony J Harvey, Amanda C

138 Massasoit Dr Gibbons, Mary E Masefield, Shawn K

$552,500

148 Howie Ave Lacourse, Donna M Pedroso, David and Pedroso, Cortney B 9/15 $340,000

150 Wharf Rd Roosevelt Assoc Shm Greenwich Bay LLC 9/11 $1

168 Shenandoah Rd Chelo, Zackery Laflamme, Michelle K 9/5$600,000

181 Highland Ave Mandeville, George Caulfield-Mciver, Susan and Mciver, Edward M9/5$591,900

181 Narragansett Bay AvePisaturo, Carlo E and Pisaturo, Gertrude MDanowski, Ellen A and Junge, Michael9/5 $740,000

185 Tidewater Dr Danowski, Ellen A Oliveira, Stacy A and Fragopulos, Kathleen A9/5$495,000

188 Gainsville Dr Patenaude, Sandra J and Patenaude, Frank JDunhill, Nichole L and Dunhill, Brandon M9/8 $375,000

222 Parkside Dr Orourke, Darcy A Karoway-Waterhouse, N and Mills, Adam D9/8$435,000

285 Elm St Roosevelt Assoc Avery 3rd, John W and Avery, Cheyenne J9/7$1

319 Longmeadow AveKarter-Cronin, Sheba Martini Holdings LLC 9/15 $260,000

345 Nausauket Rd Federal Home Loan Mtg Cor Federal Home Loan Mtg Cor 9/14 $251,157

426 Strawberry Field RdCicillini Anna M Est and Fugere, Joanne MSantana, Cristina C 9/11 $340,000

430 Beach Ave Kucinski, Tomasz and Kucinski, MartaPettigrew, Naomi J 9/8$400,000

478 Nausauket Rd Gomeau, Kelli P Meservey, Andrew P and Meservey, Roberta9/6$550,000

490 W Shore Rd Muratore Sr, Vincent and Curtner, Jerald LMuratore, Vincent and Muratore, Elaine9/12$300,000

495 Gauvin Dr Francisco, Paul and Francisco, Lori ABuckley, Sean R and Buckley, Jacquelyn C9/8$599,900

1058 Narragansett PkwyCreamer Ft and Creamer, Charles M Zerio, John D 9/15 $350,000

West Greenwich

ADDRESS SELLERS BUYERS DATE PRICE

20 Nipmuc Trl, Tuchon, KimberlyBrigg LLC 9/14 $185,000

52 Pine Tree Ln Cassano, Nicholas Nawaz, Samaira and Ahmed, Sohail9/13$550,000

140-C Victory Hwy Dantas, Elias and Lucchese, Maria Siener, Molly E and Siener, Zachary C9/12$785,000

West Warwick

ADDRESS SELLERS BUYERS

DATE PRICE

9 Snells Ct Scott, Brian Williams, Alane L 9/14$249,900

70 East St Desilva, Josephine M and Dacruz, Arnaldo ODutra, Dannalea A 9/15 $325,000

78 Coit Ave Paliano, Cynthia Berude, Michael A 9/15 $305,000

139 Pawtuxet Ter Orourke, Jennifer Belasco, Zachary 9/15 $345,000

1903 New London TpkePacheco, Lynn Laliberte, Lisa 9/15 $435,000

CESSPOOL SERVICE

CHEVALIER CESSPOOL CLEANERS: Cesspools and septic tanks pumped. New systems installed. Sewer connections. 736-8313.

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.

FACSIMILE SERVICE

THE REMINDER’S FAX SERVICE. Now you can send or receive letters, statements, invoices, etc. in seconds by using The Reminder Fax Service. Want more details? Call The Reminder and ask about our fax: 821-2216. Fax Number: 821-0397. To Send: $3.00 (+tax) for the first page, $1.00 for every additional page. To receive: 75¢ ea. page (+tax).

FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR

VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.

K.C. FENCE CO.: There’s no job too big or too small... We do them all! Specializing in all types of fencing. In business for over 40 years. RI Reg. #15748. Insured. 397-5076.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.moffittassociates. com1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.

GARAGE DOORS

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.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS_____________________

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.

PEST CONTROL _____________________________

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

KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

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

The 10th Annual RI Children’s Golf Course Fundraising Tournament is scheduled for October 16 at Valley Country Club. Shotgun start at 12PM, Scramble Format, 18 holes, cart included, 4-person teams. There is also a ladies division! Delicious dinner & prizes following play. Raffle & silent auction, sports memorabilia. $150/Person, $600/Team. For more information or to sign up call 401-215-0776 or email djmcbmcb@gmail.com

POWER WASHING __________________________

THOR’S PRESSURE & SOFT WASH: Commercial & Residential. Roof & Exterior Cleaning. Fully licensed and insured. RI Registration GC-46062. Free Estimates. Call Thor, 401-441-8672. facebook.com/ ThorsHouseWash

COAST TO COAST POWER WASHING: Everything residential. When quality and service matter. Who wants to pressure wash on their day off? Save yourself time. Call this week! Complete satisfaction guaranteed. Free price quotes. Ken, 401-413-0547. 20% OFF WITH THIS AD! RI Reg. #GC47967.

RATES & DEADLINE FOR AT YOUR SERVICE

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

Deadline: Last Thursday of each month for ads starting the following month. Mail or bring your ad to The Reminder. 5 Coventry Shoppers Park, Coventry, RI02816. Phone: 821-2216. Fax: 821-0397.

ROOFING ____________________________________

INSTALLATION & REPAIRS: Also gutters cleaned and leaf guards installed. Call 397-8729 or 749-1315 for a free estimate.

SEPTIC SYSTEMS___________________________

TLC SEPTIC SYSTEMS: Design & Installation, Foundation Digging, Land Clearing & Grading. Class 1 License. Registered Contractor. Free Estimates. Call 392-3300 or visit www.tlcrhodeisland.com.

TAX SERVICES ______________________________

VICTOR MOFFITT & CO., INC.: Bookkeeping, Tax Services for individuals and businesses,

Tips For Readying Your Outdoor Power Equipment for Winter Storage

(NAPSI)‚After your lawn gets its last cut before winter, it will be time to put away spring and summer outdoor power equipment, such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and trimmers. It’s also important to ready snow throwers, generators and other small-engine equipment for winter use. How and when you prepare your equipment for seasonal changes can save you time and money later, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI).

Preparation is everything. Understanding how to operate and maintain your equipment safely is key, says Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. “Always follow your manufacturer’s guidelines and remember to keep kids and dogs away from operating equipment. What you do now when you put away your equipment also sets you up for an easier spring start.”

Helpful Hints:

Here are seven tips from OPEI to ensure snow

throwers will be ready when the flakes fly, and that your lawn mower and other spring equipment will be available for use when warmer temperatures return.

#1: Review owner’s manuals. Re-familiarize yourself with how to handle equipment safely. Lost manuals can be found online. Save a copy on your computer if possible, so it can be consulted when needed. Be familiar with your equipment, and all its features, including how to turn it off quickly and safely.

#2: Service all equipment. Before storing spring and summer equipment, clean and service it or take it to a small-engine repair shop. Change engine oil and safely dispose the old oil. Service the air filter, and do other maintenance as directed by the owner’s manual. Check winter equipment and see if any maintenance and repairs are required.

#3: Handle fuel properly. Unused fuel left in gas

tanks over the winter can go stale and even damage equipment. Before storing equipment, add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, then run the equipment to distribute it. Turn the engine off, allow the machine to cool, then restart and run until the gas tank is empty. For winter equipment, buy the recommended type of fuel no more than 30 days before use. Use fuel with no more than 10% ethanol in outdoor power equipment. Use a fuel stabilizer if recommended by the manufacturer. Get more information on safe fueling for outdoor power equipment at LookBeforeYouPump.com.

#4: Charge the battery. Remove and fully charge batteries before storing. Don’t store batteries on metal shelves or allow them to touch metal objects. Store them on a plastic or wood shelf in a climate-controlled structure.

#5: Shelter equipment from winter weather. Store spring and summer

equipment in a clean and dry place such as a garage, barn or shed. Winter equipment should be kept away from the elements, but be easily available for use.

#6: Prepare, prepare, prepare. Make space in the garage or basement before the weather changes, so there is room to store larger yard items. Remove sticks, debris, dog and kid’s toys and other items from your yard that can damage or destroy equipment. Clear the paths used regularly, especially during the winter when snow can hide things.

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Where does the word “midwife” originate?

Middle English, meaning “with women,” or someone who assists in childbirth.

What is the historical context of midwives?

The practice of midwifery can be traced back to the Paleolithic era (40,000 BC). Traditionally, midwives were community members with experience caring for people during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The role was often viewed as a calling and a powerful role in indigenous communities.

In the nineteenth century, obstetrics and midwifery as professions evolved in Europe, with midwives focusing on normal birth and physicians on complications. In the United States, medicine began to incorporate childbirth by the early 20th century, and physicians actively opposed midwives who were prohibited from practicing without a means for formal licensure.

The United States saw a shift from most births occurring at home to most occurring in the hospital by the 1950s. Midwifery was rebranded as a nursing profession in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s. The American College of NurseMidwives (ACNM) was incorporated in 1955 as the professional organization for certified nursemidwives (CNMs). CNMs first became licensed in Rhode Island in 1978.

How prevalent are modern-day midwives?

Midwives have slowly reintegrated into maternity care in the United States, attending about

12% of births in 2021. Worldwide, birth-related outcomes are best in regions where midwives greatly outnumber OB/GYNs. For example, there are about 4 midwives and 11 OB/GYNs per 1,000 live births in the U.S. compared to 66 midwives and 12 OB/GYNs per 1,000 live births in Sweden.

At Women & Infants Hospital, approximately 30 nurse-midwives work within several different practices, attending births for private groups and training residents in OB/GYN, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine, and medical students.

What is the education for certified nurse-midwives?

Most CNMs earn a bachelor’s degree followed by a master’s degree in nursing (MSN), specializing in nurse-midwifery. At a minimum, the pathway requires 2 to 3 years of graduate-level education. Some midwives go on to obtain a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or a PhD.

What types of care do nurse-midwives provide?

CNMs can independently provide care during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; family planning services; primary care from adolescence throughout the lifespan; and newborn care up to 28 days of life. Most CNMs choose to work within collaborative settings where they can readily consult or refer to physicians when medically indicated to offer the most comprehensive care. CNMs and OB/GYNs base their practices on the same scientific research, however, there may be a difference in philosophy and ap-

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What are some benefits of seeking care with a midwife?

Midwifery is founded on person-centered care and empowerment of individuals; advocacy and shared decision-making; cultural safety; and promotion of pregnancy and birth as physiologic processes that benefit from non-intervention in the absence of complications. Midwives strive to provide a cocoon of safety and comfort surrounding what can be very intense and lifechanging events. People sharing this perspective of normalcy surrounding pregnancy and birth may find their values align best with midwifery care. Others seek midwives for continuity of care, the power to make choices and participate in their own healthcare, and to feel heard.

Midwives may care for people with certain medical complications, those undergoing induction of labor, and those opting for an epidural. However, midwives are specialists in supporting physiologic birth, or the naturally unfolding process of labor and birth without medical interventions. As such, people seeking a low-

intervention birth benefit from midwifery care. For example, at Women & Infants, those admitted to the Alternative Birthing Center (ABC) experience an average vaginal birth rate of 96%, compared to a national spontaneous vaginal birth rate of about sixty-five percent. People choosing the ABC meet the criteria for medically low-risk pregnancies and plan labor and birth without anesthesia/epidural.

Are there different types of midwives?

Certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) are the most prevalent among midwives in the U.S. Since the 1990s there exist other pathways to midwifery that do not require a nursing background; certified midwives (CMs) are credentialed through the same organization as CNMs, while certified professional midwives (CPMs) achieve credentialing and training through different professional organizations.

Where do midwives attend births?

Midwives can attend births in the hospital, at freestanding birth centers, or at home. In 2021, about 90% of births attended by midwives in the U.S. were attended by CNMs or CMs, and of these, 94% occurred in hospitals, 3% occurred in freestanding birth centers and 3% at home. Amongst CPM-attended births, which account for 10% of midwife-attended births in the U.S., a majority occur at home. In 2017, about 0.5% of births in RI occurred at home. As of 2023, RI does not have any freestanding birth centers, however, Women & Infants has the Alternative

Birthing Center and is working toward an in-hospital accredited midwifery-led unit that follows birth center regulations, otherwise known as an Alongside Midwifery Unit (AMU).

When do midwives consult with or refer to obstetricians? Most states allow independent midwifery practice. Facilities that employ midwives have practice guidelines that specify when providers should collaborate or refer care. A successful midwife and OB/GYN professional relationship is based on collaboration and trust and can provide supportive care, care access, and positive outcomes in inpatient settings. Within team-based care settings such as the academic practice at Women and Infants, a group of providers includes a CNM, an experienced OB/ GYN, and first- through fourthyear resident OB/GYNs in training care for patients together.

Within community practices, a midwife or physician may provide care for a person expecting a vaginal birth, and the midwife will consult with the physician if problems arise such as a need for a forceps-assisted birth or a cesarean section. Midwives are not surgeons; however, they may receive additional training to assist during cesarean births.

Where can I learn more?

This report by the National Partnership for Women and Families provides additional context for the state of midwifery in the United States and ways to support access to midwifery care. For more information, visit www.midwife.org.

JULIE KNUTSON, CNM, WHNP, DNP ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, WARREN ALPERT SCHOOLOF MEDICINE BROWN UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENTOF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY

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The prevalence of mental health issues garnered significant attention in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people acknowledged lockdowns and other restrictions and uncertainties were adversely affecting their thoughts and outlook. Though those restrictions were ultimately lifted and life returned to something closer to normal for people across the globe, mental health has remained both a hot topic and a concern.

The organization Mental Health America¨ reports that, as of 2022, just under 20 percent of adults in the United States are experiencing a mental illness. The issue of mental health is perhaps an even bigger concern in Canada, where a 2022 report from the Angus Reid Institute noted one in three Canadians indicated they are struggling with their mental health.

Such statistics are troubling, though increased public dialogue surrounding mental health has done much to remove the stigma long attached to conditions such as depression and anxiety. That stigma affected certain groups more than others, including women. In fact, a 2017 report from the United Kingdom-based Mental Health Foundation indicated that women are three times more likely than men to experience common mental health problems. And that problem is worsening, as the MHF notes that women were two times more likely to experience such issues as recently as 1993.

Learning the developing signs of mental health issues may compel women to take action more quickly. Prompt treatment can increase the likelihood that women overcome mental health issues, which could lead to more positive short- and longterm results. The American Psychiatric Association¨ notes that it can be useful to contact a mental health professional if several of the following symptoms are occurring.

• Changes in sleeping habits or appetite changes. Changes in sleep and appetite can be dramatic or may contribute to a decline in personal care.

• Mood changes marked by a rapid or dramatic shift in emotions or depressed feelings. Individuals may also become notably irritable.

• Emerging mental health issues may be marked by recent social withdrawal and a loss of interest in activities that were previously enjoyed.

• An unusual drop in functioning at school, work or social activities, such as quitting sports, failing in school or difficulty performing familiar tasks.

• Mental health issues can contribute to problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech. These problems can be hard to explain.

• A heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells, or touch. Some people even avoid over-stimulating situations.

• Mental health issues may contribute to apathy marked by a loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity.

• Some people experience a vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one's surroundings; a sense of unreality also may develop.

• Illogical thinking is another potential sign of an emerging mental health issue. This thinking many involve unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events. Adults may exhibit an illogical or "magical" thinking that is more typical of a child than an adult.

• A sense of nervousness characterized by a fear or suspicion of others. A strong nervous feeling also may be present.

• Some people with mental illness exhibit odd, uncharacteristic or peculiar behavior.

• A change in school or work marked by increased absenteeism, worsening performance and/or difficulties in relationships with peers and coworkers.

Data indicates women are more likely to experience mental illness than men. That makes recognition of mental health symptoms an especially significant component of personal health care for women across the globe.

7 ways to reduce breast cancer risk Rhody Health & Wellness

Many women are concerned about the potential for developing breast cancer in their lifetimes. Breast cancer is the second-most common cancer among women in the United States and Canada. Despite that prevalence, there are ways for women to reduce their risk for breast cancer.

While it is impossible to change family history or genetic markers like gene mutations that increase breast cancer risk, the following are seven ways women can lower their risk.

1. Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy weight. Physical activity and monitoring calories can keep weight in check. The Mayo Clinic recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous aerobic activity. Strength training at least twice a week also is recommended. Being overweight or obese increases a woman's risk for breast cancer.

2. Consume a healthy diet. The link between diet and breast cancer risk is still

being studied. However, research suggests that a diet high in vegetables and fruit, and calcium-rich dairy products, but low in red and processed meats may lower breast cancer risk.

3. Avoid or limit alcohol consumptions. Alcohol increases risk of breast cancer, even in small amounts. For those who drink, no more than one alcoholic drink a day should be the limit. The more a woman drinks, the greater her risk of developing breast cancer, states the Mayo Clinic.

4. Undergo genetic counseling and testing.

Women concerned about a genetic connection or family history of breast cancer can speak to their doctor about testing and counseling that could help them reduce their risk. Preventive medicines and surgeries might help those at elevated risk for breast cancer.

5. Limit hormone therapy. Combination hormone replacement therapy for post-menopausal women may increase risk of breast cancer, indicates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Similarly, taking oral contraceptives during reproductive years may

Home Care Helps Seniors

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Services provide everything from companionship to skilled nursing

When elder loved ones begin to require more care and attention, families immediately turn to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. But there are many more options available that allow seniors to remain at home while receiving attention from qualified healthcare workers.

With home care, families can hire a trained professional to provide support as little or as often as needed. From a visiting companion who checks in on their wellbeing to a skilled nurse, there are a wide range of services available.

“Many families are looking for ways to deliver professional care for their loved one without moving them into a nursing facility. Home care offers a way to extend their stay at home, the place where they are most comfortable and at peace and feel safe,” said Caroline Rumowicz, the Director of Saint Elizabeth Home Care, formerly Cathleen Naughton Associates.

More and more, seniors are planning to remain in their home for as long as they can. And home care is one of the tools to make that possible.

Services cover a wide range including physical, occupational and speech therapy, nursing, bathing and personal care, meal preparation and light housekeeping, shopping, assistance with exercise, transportation and errands and, of course, companionship.

Rumowicz told the story of a client from Narragansett who retired from the Coast

Guard and still loves the ocean. A Certified Nursing Assistant cares for him in the morning beginning with a drive to Dunkin Donuts to pick up a coffee. Then they ride to the beach together. After, she takes him to the YMCA where he participates in a group exercise class.

The CNA provides care and companionship to the client who lives on his own since his wife passed. She attends to his health and wellness, provides a valuable check-in and offers the opportunity to socialize and enjoy a much-loved activity.

In addition, many organizations, like Saint Elizabeth Home Care, offer specialized care for people experiencing memory-related conditions like Alzheimer’s or motion and movement challenges from diseases like Parkinson’s.

Home care is also a great resource for anyone recovering from surgery or an illness. In the comfort of their own home, patients can work on the recovery process and regain their strength and mobility.

Health insurance plans often provide coverage for home care. The amount varies by provider. Based on a client’s eligibility, a care manager will work to coordinate the services they need as well as the frequency and scheduling.

No matter where a client is located, there is an agency that serves that community. For a complete list, visit: https://health.ri.gov/ healthcare/providers/homehealthagencies/

increase risk. Women can speak with their physicians to weigh the pros and cons of taking such hormones.

6. Breastfeed children, if possible. Breastfeeding has been linked to reducing a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.

7. Learn to detect breast cancer. Women should get to know their bodies so they can determine if something is awry as early as possible. Early detection of breast cancer increases the chances that treatment will prove successful.

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Canned Beans: Your Secret Weapon for Quick, Budget-Friendly, Nutritious Meals

In the fast-paced whirlwind of life, a can of beans might not seem like a hero ingredient, but trust me, it can be! Canned beans are the unsung champions of your pantry, ready to swoop in and save the day when you’re craving a delicious, wallet-friendly and healthy meal in no time.

Canned beans offer a trifecta of benefits. First, they’re incredibly cost-effective, making dining well on a budget a reality. Second, their convenience is unrivaled — no soaking, no boiling, just pop the can open and let the culinary creativity flow. Third, they’re a nutritional powerhouse, packed with fiber, protein and essential vitamins, nutrients and minerals, making them an ideal addition to your diet.

While homemade beans certainly have their virtues, the convenience of canned beans is hard to beat. When time is of the essence, canned beans offer a shortcut without sacrificing quality.

The culinary possibilities with canned beans are endless. Create salads, burritos, casseroles, dips and more with the modest canned bean at the core.

Today we’re going to whip up a hearty White Bean Soup in a flash then elevate the humble dish with the vibrant flavors of this Provencal herb

Provencal herb sauce is a vibrant and flavorful condiment with similarities to Italian pesto. It’s a fragrant blend of fresh basil, garlic, tomato, red wine vinegar and olive oil, bursting with flavor and flair. This sauce brings a unique twist to this soup, adding a touch of Provencal charm to your culinary adventure.

The end of summer brings an abundance of herbs to our gardens that need to be used quickly. One easy way to preserve them is to make herb sauces like chimichurri, pesto or this Provencal herb sauce. They freeze beautifully, and they’re nutritionpacked condiments. Herb sauces are rich in flavonoids with antioxidant properties and vitamin K.

or toasted

Provencal herb sauce (recipe follows)

In a saucepan on medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add garlic and stir until fragrant. Add beans and broth. Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes. Now, you want to puree some of the beans to add creaminess to the soup. Puree about half of the beans with a food processor, blender or immersion blender, or smoosh beans on the side of the pot with a fork. It all works! Return the puree to the soup and stir to combine.

Serve the soup topped with lots of pepper, a drizzle of sauce and a big chunk of toasted bread.

PROVENCAL HERB SAUCE

Yield: 3/4 cup

Total Time: 10 minutes

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

2 cups basil leaves, torn into pieces

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 cup tomato, diced

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Total Time: 20 minutes

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons garlic, chopped

3 (14.5-ounce) cans Great Northern or other white bean (5 cups)

1 (14.5-ounce) can vegetable or chicken broth (1 1/2 cups)

Kosher salt & fresh ground pepper to taste

4 thick slices of crusty bread, grilled

Pulse oil, garlic, vinegar and basil in a small food processor to a loose paste. Add salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Canned beans are a frugal foodie’s best friend, so stock your pantry with these versatile legumes and embark on a culinary adventure that’s as delicious as it is cost-effective.

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HOLLYWOOD — “Priscilla’s revenge” is the new nickname for Sofia Coppola’s biopic of Priscilla Presley, as it is somewhat of a rebuttal to Baz Lurhmann’s “Elvis” ($288.7 million gross and eight Oscar nominations, including one for its Elvis, Austin Butler). The Venice Film Festival audience afforded a tremendous ovation for “Priscilla.” In a Venice news conference, Priscilla even took the mic to say, “It’s very difficult to sit and watch a film about you and about your life and about your love. I think Sofia did an amazing job.”

She also expanded on how “Priscilla” tells her side of the story. “It was very difficult for my parents to understand that Elvis would be so interested in me and why. And I really do think [it was] because I was more of a listener,” she explained. “Elvis would pour his heart out to me in every way in Germany: his fears, his hopes, the loss of his mother, which he never got over. That was really our connection. People think, ‘Oh, it was sex.’ Not at all. I never had sex with him [then]. He was very kind, very soft, very loving, but he also respected the fact I was only 14 years old. We were more in mind, in thought, and that was our relationship.”

In addition, the Venice Film Festival gave rave reviews to Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla and “Euphoria” star Jacob Elordi as Elvis. This has elevated Elordi to the status of a sex symbol, as mobs of girls went wild outside the festival screaming “Jacob, Jacob, Jacob” desperately. Judge “Priscilla” for yourself when it opens in theaters on Nov. 3.

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Woody Allen’s newest and, perhaps, last film, “Coup de Chance,” received a 5-minute ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Filmed in the French language, and also in France, it opens there on Sept. 27, but they haven’t yet set a date in the United States. Protesters stood outside shouting “no rape culture,” and “A rapist is not a sick

man; he is the healthy son of patriarchy.” The day before, banners read “Island of rapists” and “No Golden Lion for predators,” referring to Allen and Roman Polanski, whose movie “The Palace” was up for a top prize. Sad that such giant creative talents have been marred by controversy.

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Taylor Swift keeps breaking records. Not only has she become the first performer to gross more than $1 billion in ticket sales in her recent tour, her movie “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” opens in theaters on Oct. 13. Tickets are priced at $19.89 for adults and $13.13 for children. The previous first-day record holder for ticket sales was $16.9 million, and with AMC’s highly aggressive measures, her film will no doubt break records even before it hits theaters. After earning $92 million in 2022, a fraction of what Swift will make for 2023, it’ll push her $740 million net worth over the top. No doubt she’s a “Taylor made” billionaire!

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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.

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The Coventry Resource & 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.

HOPE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

The Hope Historical Society will hold their next Meeting on October 14 at 2PM at the Howland Barn, 35 Ryefield Road in Hope. The Hope Historical Society invites the community to participate in our October 2023 Open Forum meeting ìRhode Island Memorabiliaî. Our September meeting focused on HHS sharing artifacts and memorabilia acquired during 2022-2023 and proved such a success that HHS decided to continue the fun by encouraging HHS members and guests to display, discuss, and share their own memorabilia from Hope and its surrounding areas and Rhode Island. HHS will show a short movie ìReport from Rhode Islandî produced during World War II to keep up morale in 48 states. All are welcome!

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 CARES COMMUNITY CARE CLINIC NURSE HOURS

The Coventry Cares Community Care Clinic Nurses Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday from 8:30AM12:30PM with Nurse Jane or Nurse Carolyn. The Clinic is set up at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry.

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COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS...

Coventry Library Presents “Nathanael Greene, Savior of the Continental Army” on October 11 at 6PM at the Town Hall Annex Auditorium, 1675 Flat River Road. Join us for this FREE lecture by author Janet Uhlar about Major General Nathanael Greene, presented by the Battle of RI Association, the Nathanael Greene Homestead, and Coventry Public Library. Registration is required for this event, as space is limited. To register, contact Lauren at lwalker@coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

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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.

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

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY

The West Warwick Public Library, 1043 Main Street, West Warwick is accepting Passport Applications (DS-11 Forms only) on behalf of the US Dept. of State. Please contact Information Services at 828-3750, Ext. 1 or email ref@wwpl. org to schedule an appointment or for more information. For even more information, you can call 1-577-487-2778 or visit travel.state.gov

PAINE HOUSE MUSEUM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Paine House needs your help. Volunteers needed to preserve local history. Looking for folks interested in research, computers, photography, gardening & yard work, fund raising, etc. If interested, call Bob at 439-7513 for more information.

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Volunteers of Kent County’s free learning program. In just a few hours per week, you can improve your English skills in speaking, reading and writing. You will be paired with a Tutor who will instruct you, one-on-one according to your individual needs. Lessons are scheduled at your convenience and all information exchanged remains confidential. Please call 822-9103 or email lvkc@coventrylibrary.org for more information.

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.

Prayer to St. Joseph

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

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

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

I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press him in my name and kiss His fine Head for me, and ask Him to return the Kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for us. Amen.

BUSINESSSpotlight

BY JENNIFER COATES

When you have been in the auto repair business for your entire career, you begin to hear some common and oft-repeated gripes. For the owner of Diversified Auto Repair in Coventry and longtime technician Alex Deus, a frequent complaint has been the request for convenient and timely service for scheduled maintenance visits.

Customers ask, why should I have to wait for hours to get a basic oil change? Why should I have to drop off my vehicle for a day when all I need is a straight-forward state inspection, tire rotation or battery replacement?

Time is such a valuable commodity these days and our dependence on our vehicles is so deeply rooted ~ we are all seeking convenience and anything that saves us that valuable time!

Alex Deus acted on the feedback of his many customers when he opened Express Oil Change in April of this year. Today, this is a bustling and fully-operational destination in Coventry for all your basic and scheduled maintenance needs. Express Oil Change is an extension of next-door Diversified Auto Repair. Located laterally opposite this longstanding repair shop on the corner of South Main and Main Street (across the street from Dave’s Market), this new express “in and out” shop offers efficient, affordable, and professional service. Express Oil Change services all vehicles and light trucks (no diesel vehicles please). Just pull in ~ no appointments are necessary ~ and you will be out in no time following an oil change, battery replacement, tire rotation/repair and/or state inspection.

When Deus opened this convenient shop, he hoped that both his loyal and new customers alike would

experience his commitment to excellence as a business owner of nearly twenty years and as a technician of nearly thirty. Raised in Coventry where he graduated from Coventry High School’s high regarded vocational program, Deus’s own training includes graduating the prestigious Ohio Auto/Diesel Tech Institute in Cleveland and years of dealership experience. Today, he runs Diversified Auto Repair and Express Oil Change with a full crew of talented technicians, all of whom participate in weekly trainings to refine and advance their skills. For those who have been customers of Diversified Auto, they know that it is a full-service auto repair shop. Its reputation for superior workmanship,

trustworthiness, professionalism, and efficiency is indisputable. Their work includes everything from brake and suspension issues to A/C and exhaust work ~ and literally everything in between. Every service they provide is done with expertise, skill, and attention to detail.

And now, with the express service next door, there is nothing that Deus and his team can’t do!

Express Oil Change is now OPEN at 1160 Main Street in Coventry. Hours at the Express are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm and Saturdays, 8:00am to 2:00pm. No appointment is ever needed! alive. We need them to thrive.

Express Oil Change, owned and operated by Alex Deus of Diversified Auto Repair, is now OPEN for business ~ no appointment is needed, just drive on up!

TREASURES

Artist, Illustrator, Writer, Film Maker

By Joel Bohy

John McDermott was a man of many talents who accomplished a great deal over the course of his career. Born in Pueblo, Colorado in 1919 and raised in Hollywood, CA, McDermott showed interest in illustration and animation in his youth. After his graduation from high school in 1936, and despite having no formal art education, McDermott secured a job at Walt Disney Studios as an inbetweener or “tweener.” In a large animation studio, a lead artist would create the principal frames and poses. The job of the inbetweener was to create the necessary action in between these principal frames, connecting and making the animation flow. McDermott worked as an inbetweener and effects animator on several Disney productions including Pinocchio and Fantasia

In 1942, McDermott enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps and was assigned to the III Amphibious Corps as a “Pistol and Palette” Combat Artist. Documenting the war in the south Pacific was an experience that honed McDermott’s skills as an

anyone would want. My work changed dramatically during this time and I’m sure it was due to constant drawing, every single day, from life, just putting down what I saw around me. In a few instances, it was a dangerous kind of scholarship.”

McDermott’s wartime work was published in Leatherneck magazine and several other newspapers and publications. Today his work is displayed in art museums, The National Museum of the Marine Corps, and the Pentagon.

After the war, McDermott moved to New York where he worked as a freelance illustrator. He quickly became known for his dramatic illustrations of various action and adventure tales. His work appeared in many magazines including Argosy, Blue Book, and Outdoor Life, as well as the covers of many pulp fiction novels.

In the 1960’s, McDermott began writing novels under the

pen name J. M. Ryan. His first novel, Brooks Wilson, was adapted into the movie Loving, starring George Segal and Eva Marie Saint. His novel The Rat Factory was a satirical story based upon McDermott’s experiences during the 1941 Disney animators’ strike.

Another activity pursued by McDermott was amateur film making. Armed with a 16mm movie camera, and using friends and family members for the cast, he would create reenactments of historical battles. One of his films, Pickett’s Charge, was used by PBS in their Odyssey TV series, and in 1958 it was aired on CBS with an introduction by Dwight D. Eisenhower and Sir Bernard Law Montgomery.

McDermott, a tall man with piercing eyes, was well liked and people enjoyed being around him. Always a beehive of activity, he was referred to as “an ongoing fireworks display.” John McDermott died in 1977 at the age of only 57, leaving a wife and two daughters. Editorially, he was remembered as “a creative genius of wide-ranging talent.” If you are interested in collecting some of his work, we’ve got many available in our Illustration Art Auction on October 14th!

artist. In his own words:

troops and for three years got all the drawing opportunity

RECREATION BUS TRIPS AND TOURS

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BUS TRIP TO UPSTATE NEW YORK

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Day 1 - $10.00 Meal Credit. Day 2 - $10.00 Meal Credit. Day 3 - $10.00 Meal Credit Day 1 - $30.00 Casino Free Play or $30.00 Bingo Bucks. Day 2 - $30.00 Casino Free Play or $30.00 Bingo Bucks. Trip to be paid in full by September 30th. To reserve a seat, must send in $20.00 to hold the seat. Pricing Per Person Single Room-$356.00

Double Room Per Person-$270.00. Triple Room Per Person-$253.00.

Pick Up will be in Warwick in Coventry Park and Ride.

Call SB Boisy LLC 401-263-1341 to register

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Full Payment is Needed by October 6th.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A business matter that unexpectedly turns into a personal situation could create complications. Best to resolve the matter now before too much harm can be done.

Prayer to the BLESSED VIRGIN

(Never known to fail). O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the sea, help me and show me heroine, you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). ere are none that can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times.) Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days. You must publish it and it will be granted to you.

CORNERSTONE OF FAITH SEASONS GREETINGS CRAFT SHOW

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

CORNERSTONE OF FAITH UMC HARVEST BREAKFAST

Cornerstone of Faith UMC, 1081 Main Street, Coventry, will hold a Harvest Breakfast on October 7 from 8-11AM. Enjoy Fall flavors with the usual breakfast fare. Cost is $8/ adult, $3/child (ages 5-10), under 5 are guests of the church. Be sure to check out the Bake Sale as well!

ARIES (March 21 to April 19)

Although practical situations continue to dominate this week, there’s time for the Lamb to indulge in the fun things in life, like maybe taking a special someone out for a great evening.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) This week favors relationships. Take time to renew old ones and make time to go where new friends can be found. On a more practical note, expect news about a business deal.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You should be seeing some progress on that new workplace situation. Meanwhile, family matters might demand more attention, and you’ll want to set aside time to deal with them.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A relationship might suddenly present some challenges you never expected. After talking things out, you might want to consider taking some time to assess what you’ve learned.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) A disappointing response to a request might dampen the Lion’s spirits, but you might want to ask the reasons behind it. What you learn can be of great importance in a future undertaking.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) A once-volatile situation should be settled by now, giving you a chance to refocus on a project you’ve been planning for. Look for an interested party to rally for support.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Emotions can run high when they involve personal matters no one really wants to talk about. But this could be a good time to create the means to a workable outcome.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A positive response to a workplace request could lead the way to other long-sought changes. Congratulations. A personal situation also takes a welcome turn.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Patience pays off, as that once-overwhelming work situation continues to become easier to handle on a one-by-one basis. Look for positive news from a colleague.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) It might be a good idea to take more time and reassess your next move in working out a complex situation. You could benefit from a new perspective on the matter.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might want to consider making time to discuss a change of plans with everyone concerned. Be prepared to explain your actions. Also be prepared to listen to alternatives.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a strong sense of what is right, and you try to work from that foundation. Friends see you as reliable.

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St. Michael the Archangel

GLORIOUS St. Michael, Guardian and Defender of the Church of Jesus Christ, come to the assistance of the Church, against which the powers of hell are unchained. Guard with special care her august head, the Pope, and obtain that for him and for us the hour of triumph may speedily arrive.

O glorious St. Michael, watch over us during life, defend us against the assaults of the demon, and assist us especially at the hour of death. Obtain for us a favorable judgment and the happiness of beholding God face to face for all eternity. Amen.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

The Senior Companion Program trains volunteers to serve isolated older adults in their own homes, Adult Day Centers & other community sites. Senior Companions are matched with a resident in need of socialization and companionship and will serve for 4 hours, 1 day/week at no cost to the participant. For more information, call Lynn at 822-9125.

FALL LITERACY TUTOR TRAINING

If you can read this, help someone who cannot. Become a volunteer Literacy Tutor to help empower an adult through literacy. The next Tutor Training Session runs October 2, 16, 23 & 27 from 6-8:30PM at 1675 Flat River Road in Coventry. Visit coventrylibrary.org/tutors for more information.

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