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cups all-purpose flour teaspoon baking soda teaspoon salt cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 3/4 cup (packed) brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups old-fashioned oats, uncooked 1 cup raisins 1 package (6-ounce) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup) 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. On waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda and salt.

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HOLLYWOOD — If you’re Leonardo DiCaprio, how do you top starring with Jennifer Lawrence in Netflix sci-fi drama “Don’t Look Up” (due Dec. 24) and with Robert DeNiro in Martin Scorsese’s $200 million “Killer of the Flower Moon” (for Paramount+ and Apple TV)? Star, produce and play cult leader Jim Jones, who, in Jonestown, Guyana, on Nov. 18, 1978, fatally poisoned 900 followers and himself with cyanide-laced Flavor Aid. DiCaprio turned 47 on Nov. 11, the same age as Jim Jones when he died. *** Aaron Sorkin’s film about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, “Being the Ricardos,” for Amazon will have the emphasis on drama, not comedy.

Oscar-winners Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem are Lucy and Desi, and it covers Lucy’s investigation by the FBI for registering to vote as a Communist in 1936 (to please her ailing grandfather) and her struggles in convincing CBS to hire Desi as Ricky so she could keep him from gallivanting all over the globe with his band ... and female fans. Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons and Nina Arianda play Fred and Ethel Mertz. The film opens in theaters Dec. 10 and starts streaming Dec. 21 via Prime Video.

Next, Kidman reunites with her “Big Little Lies” husband, Alexander Skarsgard, in the historical thriller “The North Man,” starring Bjork and Ethan Hawke, out April 8. *** Gal Gadot was thrilled when original 1970s TV “Wonder Woman” Lynda Carter, now 70, played Asteria, the greatest Amazon Warrior in Greek mythology. She confessed, “Lynda has mentored me from the first moment I was cast as Wonder Woman. She’s a true champion of what I’ve been doing.” Carter will be back for the third edition of “Wonder Woman.” Gadot hit screens Nov. 5 in “Red Notice,” with Ryan Reynolds and

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Leo DiCaprio Dwayne Johnson, and is upcoming in “Death on the Nile,” out Feb. 11. *** Here’s a new one for you. More than 21,000 fans of the Broadway musical “Wicked” have signed a petition pleading with Universal Studios, which is making the film version, that “James Cordon in no way, shape or form be in or near the production of the movie.” Cordon has a way of insinuating himself into movie musicals such as “Into the Woods,” “Cats,” “Cinderella” (which he also produced) playing a mouse, and Ryan Murphy’s film of Broadway’s “The Prom,” with Meryl Streep. Cordon was singled out in Vanity Fair’s review, which said, “Cordon, flitting and lisping around in the most uninspired of caricatures, misses all potential for nuance and thus never finds even a hint of truth in the role.”

Maybe he should stick to his late-night talk show instead of playing “Cats” and mouse with film audiences! © 2021 King Features Synd., Inc.

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1. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which president signed legislation that made Christmas a national holiday?

2. ANIMAL KINGDOM: What is a group of dragonflies called?

3. MOVIES: Who played the role of Father Chuck O’Malley in “Going My Way”?

4. FOOD & DRINK: In what year was the famous Toll House chocolate chip cookie first made?

5. LANGUAGE: What is the international radio code word for the letter M? 6. TELEVISION: What’s the name of the mom on “Family Guy”?

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PERSONALITIES: Which famous boxer’s nickname is “The Manassa Mauler”?

8. HISTORY: Over which empire did Genghis Khan rule?

9. GEOGRAPHY: The Appian Way is an ancient road in what country?

10. MEASUREMENTS: How many milliliters are in 1 cup?

Answers 1. Ulysses Grant 2. A swarm 3. Bing Crosby 4. 1938 5. Mike 6. Lois Griffin 7. Jack Dempsey 8. The Mongol Empire 9. Italy. The road connected Rome and Brindisi.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES ______________________

MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.victormoffittandco.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.

FIREWOOD __________________________________

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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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A 60 bed long term rehabilitation facility located in Coventry, RI

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TAV E R N O N T H E HILL has immediate openings for nighttime Line Cooks, Bartenders, Alcohol Servers, Security & Barbacks for upcoming Outdoor Concert Series. Apply within from 4-8PM. 809 Nooseneck Hill Road, West Greenwich.

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HELP WANTED: Monday & Tuesday, 12-8PM. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 3-8PM. Saturday & Sunday hours vary between 7AM-8PM. Apply at New Star Laundromat, 1612 Nooseneck Hill Road, Coventry. 8219857.

IS HIRING! SCHOOL BUS & VAN DRIVERS WANTED NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED WE PROVIDE FREE TRAINING FOR YOUR CDL ALSO HIRING MONITORS & AIDES Hiring for two portions of the STATEWIDE contract, including these towns: Burrillville, Glocester, Foster, Scituate, Coventry, West Greenwich, Exeter, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Hopkinton, Richmond, Charlestown, and Narragansett There are so many reasons to join the DATTCO family!

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• On Dec. 25, 1776, Gen. George Washington crosses the Delaware River with 5,400 Patriot troops, hoping to surprise a Hessian force celebrating Christmas at their winter quarters in Trenton, New Jersey. Washington’s men quickly overwhelmed the German defenders, who were groggy from the previous evening’s festivities, and by morning the town was surrounded.

• On Dec. 21, 1891, James Naismith introduces the game of basketball as an activity for bored and unruly students during difficult New England winters.

Based on rules he created, the game was tested by 18 students at the International Young Men’s Christian Association Training School in Massachusetts.

• On Dec. 22, 1956, a baby gorilla enters the world at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio, becoming the first gorilla born in captivity. Colo went on to become a mother, grandmother and a great-grandmother to Timu, the first surviving infant gorilla conceived by artificial insemination. Colo died in 2017 at the age of 60.

• On Dec. 26, 1966, Jimi Hendrix writes the lyrics to “Purple Haze,” the song that would give him his breakthrough hit. Rolling Stone magazine would later name “Purple Haze” one of the 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.

• On Dec. 23, 1982, the Missouri Department of Health informs residents of Times Beach that their town was contaminated when the chemical dioxin was sprayed on its unpaved roads. The entire town was evacuated and demolished.

• On Dec. 20, 1995, the United Nations peacekeeping force formally transfers military authority in Bosnia to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, clearing the way for deployment of some 60,000 NATO troops.

• On Dec. 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. Despite fierce resistance from the Afghan army, it took the Soviets only a few days to secure the capital of Kabul. © 2021 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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COVENTRY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS THE TOWN OF COVENTRY NEEDS SNOW-PLOW DRIVERS Do you want to be part of a team whose mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the Public of the Town of Coventry? Do you have snow plowing experience?

Do you have a CDL? You may be the ideal candidate for this position.

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Full and Part-Time Every Other Weekend, Some Holidays

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OFFICE CLERK NEEDED: Thursdays & FriChildcare days. Great for Retiree.

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Wanted C HJobs IRO PRACTIC NEUROLOGY Childcare CENTER OF WEST GREENWICH Seeking Dr. Assistant/Receptionist: Full Time. Join our team at a busy doctor’s office! Must like working with people, be efficient, enthusiastic and have computer experience. Full training available! Salary based on experience. Email resume to CCWG16@ gmail.com or call (401) 397-9948.

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Employees in this class perform a variety of tasks requiring some skill and dexterity in the operation of dump trucks and other automotive equipment used in the maintenance of public works facilities and road grounds maintenance.

Assignment to this class will be responsible for plowing snow from public streets.

A valid RI CDL Class B Motor Vehicle Operators license and passing background check is REQUIRED. Salary: $21.78 per hour. Hourly wage increase on 1/1/2022.

Excellent medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, 401 pension plan, sick time, vacation, and holidays.

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Warm up the crowd at this year’s playoff tailgate Tailgating at the big game is a time-honored and beloved tradition for millions of football fans.

Tailgates tend to be parties in parking lots, and no party is complete without food.

The best teams in the National Football League will battle it out on the gridiron in their quest for a championship this January and February. Despite chilly temperatures, fans of those teams will undoubtedly be tailgating outside the stadium before and after the games. A hearty dish that sticks to the ribs can make it easier to withstand winter weather at this year’s playoff tailgate. This recipe for “Brisket Chili” from Will Budiaman’s “The Essential Kamado Grill Cookbook” (Rockridge Press) can be just what football fans need to stay warm at this year’s tailgate. Better yet, it makes excellent use of leftover Texas-style beef brisket, giving football fans a great reason to smoke some brisket in the days before the big game.

Brisket Chili Serves 8 3 1 1

1 2 1 2 1

tablespoons vegetable oil tablespoon cumin seeds medium yellow onion, chopped Kosher salt tablespoon tomato paste teaspoons cayenne pepper 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 15-ounce cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained pound Texas-style beef brisket (see below), chopped

1. Bring the grill to 500 F with the cooking grate installed, then preheat a 5-quart cast iron Dutch oven on the grate with the lid closed.

2. Pour the oil into the Dutch oven and close the grill lid. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and cook for about 15 seconds or until they start to pop.

3. Add the onion and stir until coated with the oil. Close the grill lid and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until softened and browned.

4. Season with salt. Stir in the tomato paste.

Close the grill lid and cook for 1 minute or until bright red.

5. Stir in the cayenne, tomatoes with their juices, and beans. Remove the Dutch oven from the heat.

6. Wearing barbecue gloves, carefully remove the grate, install the heat deflector, and replace the grate. Reduce the grill temperature to 350 F. 7. Put the Dutch oven back on the grate. Close the grill lid and bring to a simmer. Cook for 1 hour or until thickened. Serve immediately.

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2. Prepare the grill for smoking at 250 F to 275 F. 3. Place the brisket fat-side up on the grate over the drip pan. Close the lid. If desired, wrap in aluminum foil after 5 to 6 hours or once the bark (crust) is dark brown.

4. Turn over the brisket, close the lid, and continue cooking for 2 hours, 30 minutes to 3 hours, 30 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 200 F. 5. Rest the brisket, wrapped in foil, for 1 to 2 hours before serving. Cut across the grain into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices. Pour over as much of the drippings from the pan as you like, and serve.

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She’s no stranger to the Oscars, having been nominated five times before winning in 1996 for her performance as a nun opposite Sean Penn’s death row inmate in “Dead Man Walking.”

In recent years she’s played movie star Bette Davis in the Ryan Murphy series “Feud: Bette and Joan,” a movie mogul in Showtime’s “Ray Donovan” and returned to comedy in the film “A Bad Moms Christmas.” Next, she stars in the country-music drama series “Monarch,” which premieres Jan. 30 at 10 p.m. ET on Fox. *** I make a point to watch “It’s a Wonderful Life” every December. Did Jimmy Stewart win an Oscar for the role or any other roles? He certainly deserved a whole mantle full. — D.J. With his distinctive voice, Jimmy Stewart was absolutely one of the all-time greats. Born in 1908, he went on to act in 80 films up until 1991. He was nominated five times for Best Actor in a Leading Role, including for “It’s a Wonderful Life,” but his only win was for “The Philadelphia Story.”

“It’s a Wonderful Life” was the first film Stewart made after serving as an Air Force pilot during World War II. He was reported to have suffered PTSD, and this certainly made an impact on his emotional performance as George Bailey in the film.

When he returned to acting, Stewart found that Hollywood had moved on without him. He wanted to do a comedy after having endured the trauma of war, but the only role offered was the despondent Bailey in the future Frank Capra classic. Stewart reluctantly agreed, and the rest is history. *** I saw a commercial where Will Smith goes on an out-

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This year also has been one of reflection for the 53-year-old actor, as he recently published his memoir, “Will,” which you can learn more about at WilltheBook.com.

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Rosemary Cashews for Holiday Snacking I'm nuts about nuts. All year-round.

I try to keep a bowl of fresh, shelled California almonds replenished and within easy reach on the kitchen counter for a grab and go snack. And thanks to my Georgia-raised friend, I have a stash of tasty pecans for tossing on salads and desserts.

Rosemary cashews set the scene for holiday gift-giving.

For the holidays, our tastes shift to cashews, and this easy recipe that makes them, well, more festive. The addition of fresh rosemary and cayenne pepper is unexpected and always gets raves.

Here's our family version, which calls for your kids' assistance. Let them take charge of pulling the fresh rosemary leaves off the stems before you mince the fragrant herb with a

sharp knife. Heat up the nuts in the oven and the remaining steps come together in minutes.

Double the recipe for holiday gift-giving. Instead of filling cellophane food bags, use recycled clearglass jars. Your kids might want to make it whimsical and reminiscent of a snow globe scene by layering the seasoned cashews in the bottom third and adding a cute foil-covered chocolate snowman or ornament on top of the cashews. Anchor sprigs of rosemary upright to mimic pine trees, screw on the lid and add a tag. For an extra gift, tie a spoon to the jar for scooping up the flavorful treat.

Let's get cooking ...

ROSEMARY CASHEWS 3

cups roasted, unsalted cashews 1 heaping tablespoon minced fresh rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon salt 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional) 1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. Spread the cashews in one layer on a cookie sheet and bake for about 6 minutes, or until warm and lightly toasted.

3. Combine the rosemary, brown sugar, salt, melted butter and cayenne pepper (if you wish an extra kick) in a large bowl. When the cashews are heated, immediately pour them into the bowl with the spice butter mixture.

Toss thoroughly.

4. Cool and serve, or store in an airtight container up to two weeks.

NOTE: If you prefer, substitute 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup for 1 tablespoon brown sugar. *** Find more family fun at www.donnaerickson.com. Write to Donna at Info@ donnaerickson.com © 2021 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.

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A live dog by that name became famous in the movies years later. Bonzo was first pictured in a British comic strip in 1922, but the bank was made in Germany by Saalheimer & Strauss. The company made toys, especially cars and motorcycles, until it was bought in 1936. The toys had an oval mark with two overlapping S letters on top of the word Success. There are two similar versions of the bank; a poem explaining how to deposit money is on the front of one type but not on the other.

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Frederick Rueckheim began selling popcorn in 1871. He and his brother, Louis, sold a mixture of popcorn, peanuts and molasses at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. Louis copyrighted the recipe and the slogan, “The more you eat, the more you want,” in 1896. Coupons for prizes were added to the boxes in 1910. Sales increased dramatically after small prizes for children were included in the boxes beginning in 1912. Frederick’s grandson was the model for Sailor Jack, which was first used in advertisements in 1916. The first boxes with Sailor Jack were produced in 1918.

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• Recognize that location matters when decorating. The NFPA notes that Christmas trees should always be placed at least three feet away from any heat source, including fireplaces, space heaters, heat vents, candles, and even overhead lights. If decorating with candles, never place them on the tree or on tables where other flammable decorations have already been placed. Chanukah menorahs should never be placed near curtains or other decorations.

• Turn off all lights and extinguish all lit decorative items when leaving the home or going to bed. Lit candles and menorahs should never be left unattended. The NFPA recommends turning tree lights and exterior decorative lights off when leaving the home or going to bed.

• Utilize a fire screen on fireplaces. Embers can catch on trees, decorations or anything else that’s

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s we come to an end of 2021, we can look and even candles. back on this year as being an unusual one, My son gave me a Cricut machine last Christmas, and to say the least. A year of transition, perhaps it is awesome. I make things for the house and family we trying to recover from 2020, a year that all can enjoy. changed our way of life in many ways.

TVs are more affordable than ever and the lucky Some folks have returned to a sense of normality. recipient of that will think of you while watching their Kids going back to school, many workers have gone favorite show, or big game. back to their place of employment, some finding If you are shopping for someone who was working from home to be the optimal choice, fortunate enough to have purchased a new places of worship back open for service, stores Donna DeLauro home this year, maybe a gift card to a local reopening for indoor shopping, entertainment and hardware store and wrap it in something that the Senior Real Estate Specialist functions once again available to enjoy. new homeowner will remember you, like a candy RE/MAX Real Estate Center For many folks, spending more time at home has dish or coffee mug.

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Most importantly we are together again for the As we enter the Christmas Season, we find ourselves once again most part, and that will make this Holiday even more special. enjoying being in the company of friends and relatives for the As we close the year, I thought I’d include some year-end home Holidays. sale statistics. Focusing on our single-family home sales in MLS which Some are comfortable returning to the stores to find that perfect gift are up from 2020: for our loved ones.

• 2020-year end there were 11602 single family homes sold.

However, it’s sometimes a challenge to find the right gift for that • 2021 Single family home sales as of 1st week in December are at special someone on your list.

10536, with 1711 in pending waiting to close for approximate total Maybe this year we think of something for the home to be enjoyed for sales in 2021 at 12247. years to come. Something that person will use while being home and • The median single family sale price in 2021 is $385000, up 14.9% think of you with a smile. from 2020 Something that will be enjoyed by that one person, or maybe • There are just 898 Single family homes currently for sale or something everyone can enjoy while being home together. coming soon in R.I. which is low compared to the number of After a long day at work or school, what will they come home to buyers looking to purchase. and really appreciate having?

For the kiddos, maybe an outdoor gift they’ll enjoy. Sports It has been a very busy year in Real Estate for Realtors, sellers, equipment and toys like basketball hoop, bike, roller blades, and buyers. swing set; or games to bring the family together inside.

I anticipate the same for 2022 if interest rates remain low and Pajamas are always welcome, especially super comfy ones affordable. they will want to put on as soon Hopefully folks who have put as they get home! A warm soft off their decision to transition blanket you can personalize with their to upsize, downsize, or relocate will favorite color or design. Maybe an art kit consider making their move in 2022, to for the creative one. Package the gift with increase opportunities for buyers and items included to make something…a level out the playing field. sewing kit with material, buttons, In any case I hope you enjoy the zippers, thread and accessories.

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review medications at every visit to look for errors, medicines that have combined toxicities, medicines that are less safe in older adults and any medicines that might safely be discontinued. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 89-year-old man who has been taking tamsulosin (Flomax), 0.4 mg, for many years. I take it after supper in the evening. I get up at night three or four times to urinate. Would it be better to take the medication after lunch? I would be happy if I could reduce the number of times I get up to maybe only once or twice. — P.J.S. ANSWER: Tamsulosin is in the class of alpha blockers, and they relax smooth muscle, a special type of muscle found in the prostate and in blood vessels (among other places). Relaxing the smooth muscle in the prostate makes the urethra, the tube that carries the urine from the bladder and through the prostate, larger. As a result, men can empty their bladders more easily.

However, even though tamsulosin is better at relaxing smooth muscle in the prostate than in blood vessels, some men will get lightheaded upon standing when using it. This occurs especially on the first dose, and over time most men no longer have trouble. It is usually dosed at nighttime so that the lightheadedness on standing is minimized.

You can take it at any time of the day (a half-hour after eating is recommended, at the same meal of the day), but I doubt it will work much better.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Apparently, it is common for older people to have balance issues. Do these balance problems usually stem more from muscular issues or inner ear issues? — E.M. ANSWER: It is often a combination of issues that lead to balance problems in older adults. Inner ear problems, where the organs of balance are located, are a major cause. However, balance problems are exacerbated by muscle weakness, vision problems, arthritis and medications, to name a few common ones.

The body has many safeguards to keep us from falling. If the balance system can’t tell us our exact position in space, our eyes can, and the neurological system uses fine muscle control to keep us upright and safe. We can often do well even with one system not working properly. When multiple systems are affected, falls are more common.

Improving balance and reducing fall risk often involves multiple interventions. One is working on balance directly. This can be achieved with home exercises; group exercises, like tai chi and yoga, which have the added advantage of increasing muscle control; or with a skilled therapist such as physical or occupational therapy.

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