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LUCKY DUCKY CLEANING SERVICES: Licensed, insured. Reasonable rates. Residential, commercial, new construction, boats. Flexible schedules. Weekly, bi-weekly, seasonal. Call today for an appointment (401)787-2368 Lori (owner).
MF BUILDERS: Over 25 years experience. Quality craftsmanship. New homes, kitchens & bathrooms, decks, water damage/plaster. RI Reg. #5994. Insured. 401-374-1312.
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ALL SEASONS LAWNCARE, INC.: Full Service Landscape Maintenance and Construction Company. Now doing Fall Cleanups. 732-7993. RI Reg. #43492
FENCE INSTALLATION & REPAIR ___________
Let us wash, dry and fold your laundry. Only 99¢ per lb. Pick up and delivery available. THORPE’S LAUNDROMAT AND DRY CLEANING. 401-826-7158. 560 Providence Street, West Warwick.
VERRIER TREE SERVICE, INC.: Kiln Dried Firewood, Cut & Split. Pick-up or Delivered. Insect Free Guaranteed. The Driest Wood You Can Buy. Bulk or Bundled Indoor Hardwood or Outdoor Softwood for Campfires. 397-3942.
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CARR’S OVERHEAD DOOR, INC.: Residential and commercial garage doors & openers. Best prices, quality materials, factory authorized Lift Master and Wayne Dalton Dealers. Reg. #13612. 332 Nooseneck Hill Road, Exeter, RI (401) 397-6015.
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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
ROOFING ____________________________________
RICHARD J. PIZZI Electrical Contractor: 550 Providence Street, West Warwick. Residential Wiring (home repairs). No job too small. A145, insured. 580-8803.
FIREWOOD __________________________________
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BILL’S REMODELING: Additions, Formica, finish work, custom built vanities, siding. No job too small. Bill Langlais 397-9256 after 5pm. RI Registration #648.
JADE ELECTRIC: Wiring, emergencies. Prompt and courteous. 8285908, 738-7835. Lic.# A1538. Insured.
MOFFITT & ASSOCIATES, LLC.: Financial Services and Investments, Retirement Planning and 401K rollovers. www.victormoffittandco.com 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry (401)828-0097.
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FINANCIAL SERVICES ______________________
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Pay 2 Months In Advance
HOME IMPROVEMENTS _____________________
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VENTURA FENCE CO., INC.: Serving Rhode Island since 1975 for all your fencing needs. Insured. RI Reg #7260. Call anytime 821-7200.
We are open to
LAUNDRY SERVICE _________________________
MASONRY ___________________________________
B. TRAUTMAN MASONRY: Brick/block, stone, fireplaces, and masonry landscaping. Residential and commercial. RI Reg. #7933. Visa and Mastercard accepted. 447-4645.
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WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 8217800. KENT COUNTY PEST CONTROL, LLC: Residential and Commercial. Certified in Industrial, Structural and Health Related Pest Control. 100% Guaranteed. 401-569-0212.
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make them. • Resolutions provide practice setting goals. Goal-setting is an important component of life. Goals are key because they provide general direction in life. A goal is a map that can give you an idea of where you are heading and what path you need to take to get there, according to the self-improvement guide Success Consciousness. Resolutions can be fun, low-pressure goals. Think of them as dress rehearsals for bigger life changes. • Resolutions offer time for reflection. Too often people are rushing through daily life without stopping or slowing down to truly assess the impact of their actions. Resolutions help you reflect on the past, present and future, figuring out what has been working and what may need to be changed to provide a boost, according to the wellness resource Alternative Daily. • Resolutions can serve as a catalyst for positive change. When something isn’t working with your routine, personal health or relationships, resolutions can serve as the cat-
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Saints John and Paul Catholic Church 341 South Main St.
Coventry, RI
Christmas Masses
Reservation Only • 125 seat limit per mass Christmas Eve: 5pm in the church; 5:30pm in the Parish Hall, Midnight Mass (preceeded by carols 11:30pm) Christmas Day: 8:30am & 10:30am in the church Live streaming is available at facebook.com/ssjpri To reserve your free tickets, visit our website stsjohnpaulri.com or our facebook page. You can also call our Rectory at 821-5764
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The importance of shopping locally has been emphasized with increasing urgency in recent years. Events like Small Business Saturday and Plaid Friday have brought some much-needed attention to the importance of shopping local, which is even more crucial now as so many small businesses try to survive the pandemic. A poll from the trade group the National Federation of Independent Business reported that about half of all the businesses in the survey reported a 25 percent drop in sales since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and roughly one in five businesses have seen sales decline by more than 50 percent. If the economic climate does not radically improve, 20 percent of small businesses won’t survive. According to NBC News, small businesses employ 60 million people in the United States, almost half of the nation’s private-sector employees. In addition, small businesses generate tax revenues that help communities by funding schools, maintaining parks and contributing to public safety programs. However, based on research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, even before COVID-19 spread across the world, only 20 percent of healthy small businesses had sufficient cash reserves to continue to operate if they experienced a revenue loss for two months. Some have been shuttered for much longer. Individuals looking for everything from clothing to home improvement services to office supplies can look to small businesses to fill those needs. • Look for small businesses for any and all of your shopping needs. Chances are items sold by big box retailers also are sold by small businesses. When the
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C O M M U N I T Y SOLUTIONS, INC. is a non-profit residential treatment program located in Coventry, RI. We are seeking Residential Re-Entry Specialists for full time and part-time hours who are interested in mentoring adolescents (12-17) who exhibit behavioral, emotional and substance abuse issues. Staff assist in life skills, daily living and chores, school behavior and assignments, as well as transportation to appointments. The hourly rate is currently $13/hour. Benefits include health coverage, 401K, sick, vacation, holiday pay, etc. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply online at www. csi-online.org If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Theresa Lefebvre, Program Director at 821-1851.
TOWN OF WEST GREENWICH REQUEST FOR SNOWPLOW DRIVERS The Town of West Greenwich is seeking snowplow drivers to be added to the list for the 2020-2021 snow season to drive a town plow truck. Must have plowing experience. Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must meet the following general requirements: • Possess and submit a copy of a valid driver’s license • Pass a background check • Have at least two years of snowplowing experience with one being Highway/Roadway plowing Preference will be given to those that hold a CDL license. Contact Claude Wright, Highway Supervisor at 392-3800 ext.124 for consideration. Town of West Greenwich is an equal Opportunity Employer.
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The small watch that could be carried by a person was developed after 1810. Then came pocket watches worn on a chain, and in 1868 the wristwatch was made. But there was still no affordable clock for home use. An unknown person made the first watch holder in the early 1800s. The holder was a small decorative stand that held an available pocket watch on a table. They were made of ceramics, metal, wood — anything that could be shaped into a stand with a large hole. Some were even made by famous artists and jewelers of bronze or gold, or by a company that made ceramic dishes or statues. Most were not signed.
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There has always been a need to tell time, and early methods — sundials, hourglasses, water clocks or even large arrangements of stones and shadows — were not accurate. The first mechanical clocks were invented in the 14th century, the pendulum clock in 1656, and by the 1700s there were many clocks in church towers that rang bells to tell citizens the time.
The watch holder is often a “whatsit.â€? The hole in the middle is confusing to a 21st century person who tells time with a wristwatch or cellphone. A Neal Auction in New Orleans sold an early 19th century watch holder of gilt bronze. It is shaped like a harp held by swans on a pedestal base. When the watch is inserted in the hole near the top, it creates a decorative “clock.â€? It sold for $875. *** We have an iron doorstop from my grandfather’s house. It has five black and white puppies hanging on a log fence and is 8 inches high and 12 inches wide. We’d like to sell it, but don’t know what it’s worth. Can you help? Cast iron doorstops were made beginning about 1890. They became popular around 1910 when several companies in the United States began making figural doorstops. Vintage figural cast iron doorstops made from 1890 to the 1930s, and in good condition, usually sell for the highest prices. New designs and reproductions of old doorstops sold in gift shops, home decorating stores and online are worth less. The doorstop you describe was made in China and is not old. It sells online for $30 to $60. *** CURRENT PRICES Cambridge glass, candy jar, lid, rose du barry, peach-blo, acid etched, silver leaf bands, knob, 6 inches, $115. Hubley doorstop, cat, red, art deco, cast iron, c. 1925, 5Âź x 4½ inches, $375. Tiffany salt and pepper shakers, owl, silver, 2 1/2 inches, $920. Hasselblad camera, 503CX, Zeiss lenses, branded carrying case, 10 x 13 inches, $1,970. *** TIP: Look at the hinge on a tilt-top table. The wear should show on both the top and the base if it is old. Looking to declutter, downsize or settle an estate? The all new 2021 “Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guideâ€? by Terry and Kim Kovel has the information you’re looking for.
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1. Mosi Tatupu, a special-teams standout for the New England Patriots from 1978-90, played football for what college team? 2. A state park in Wyoming’s Laramie and Albany counties is named after what sportscaster? 3. What Pittsburgh Pirates legend was named NL MVP and World Series MVP in 1979? 4. What basketball Hall of Famer is the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer with 3,667 points? 5. Name the silver medalist from Australia who stood on the podium with U.S. sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Summer Olympics. 6. Throughout the 1960s, Los Angeles Rams defensive linemen Rosy Grier, Lamar Lundy, Merlin Olsen and Deacon Jones were collectively known by what nickname? 7. Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley starred in what 2002 British sports romantic comedy film? Answers 1. The USC Trojans. 2. Curt Gowdy. 3. Willie Stargell. 4. Pete Maravich. 5. Peter Norman. 6. The Fearsome Foursome. 7. “Bend It Like Beckham.� Š 2020 King Features Syndicate, Inc.
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How to save up for your first home
Home ownership is a dream for people across the globe. Many people save for years before buying their first homes, squirreling away every dollar they can with the hopes they can one day become homeowners. But thanks to factors beyond their control, even the most devoted savers can sometimes feel like their dream of home ownership may never come true. According to the Pew Research Center, American workers’ paychecks are larger than they were 40 years ago, but their purchasing power is essentially the same. Things aren’t much different in Canada, where analysis from Statistics Canada and the Bank of Canada has shown that, since 2015, wage growth in Canada
has been weaker than in the United States. Various challenges can make it difficult to buy a home. However, some simple strategies can help prospective home buyers build their savings as they move closer to the day when they can call themselves “homeowners.” • Determine where your money is going. If you’re finding it hard to grow your savings, audit your monthly expenses to determine where your money is going. Using exclusively debit or credit cards can simplify this process, as all you need to do is log into your accounts and see how your money was spent over a given period. If you routinely use cash to pay for
items, even just to buy coffee on the way to work, keep a notepad handy so you can jot down each expense. Do this for a month and then examine how you spent your money. Chances are you will see various ways to save, and you can then redirect that money into your savings account. • Become a more savvy grocery shopper. Another great way to save more money is to alter something you already do each month: grocery shopping. If you haven’t already, sign up for discount clubs at your local grocer. This is a largely effortless way for shoppers, especially those buying food for families, to save considerable amounts of money. Shopping sales at competing grocery stores also can
save money. • Dine in more often. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that Americans spend, on average, 6 percent of their household budgets on food. However, the USDA also notes that Americans spend 5 percent of their disposable income on dining out. If these figures mirror your spending habits, you can nearly cut your food spending in half by dining out less frequently. That might be a sacrifice for foodies, but it can get you that much closer to buying your own home. Saving enough money to purchase your first home is a worthy effort that can be made easier by employing a few budget-friendly strategies. MM18C506
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Liberty Disposal isn’t skipping a beat after two-decade hiatus By JACOB MARROCCO Liberty Disposal is back on the scene in 2020, and navigating the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t been easy for Bob Greenwood. Liberty specializes in containers for construction and home cleanouts, as well as designing industrial compactors for apartments and businesses. The company is brand new, but also somewhat of a revival. Anthony Vinagro and his brother Joe started Liberty in 1980 before selling the property 18 years later. “We started up again because we had a lot of clients, one of the family members sold Patriot Disposal, and a lot of our old customers wanted to do business with a familyowned business again,” Greenwood told Beacon Communications. “They like dealing with people who understand that [family bond], and know their neighborhoods. One of the things about Anthony and Joe is that they’ve always had, for many years, the contracts for Johnston for the home trash pickup. So a lot of times you get clients that want to work with the person that they know knows their home.” Greenwood offered advice for folks looking to use extra time at home to create a bit more space. He said Liberty provides containers of various different sizes, and potential clients should consider how much they are looking to unload before making a selection. “What I would say is for the customer to think about how many truckloads that they think of material that they would have in their home,” Greenwood said. “Then that will give us a good idea of how we would recommend the best size container to save them money so they’re not spending more on a container with tonnage when they should.” He said that people
should reconsider tossing mattresses and boxsprings into the trash, as they are recyclable and local departments of public works “nine times out of 10” have programs that allow for free disposal. Some municipalities have similar collections for televisions, computers and paint. “So a lot of times people will put something in the container like propane tanks, those are recyclable,” Greenwood said. “Paints, again, they can contact their local Department of Public Works and they can get rid of all the paint without having to pay anything for it — especially not putting it into the container where it’s not allowed. That’s what we usually tend to run in to when people are putting things in the container that they shouldn’t be putting in the containers.” Vinagro said the family name is well known in Johnston, as he grew up in town. The company’s reach and reputation extends throughout the state, too, into Green-
wood’s home of Cranston and beyond. He said they pride themselves on guaranteeing service within 24 hours. “We’ve lived here our whole lives so we kind of know everybody in town, and if we don’t, they’ve heard of us,” Vinagro said. “We don’t work in just Johnston either, we work throughout the state but over the years we’ve been in the industry so long we’ve made a lot of relationships with a lot of people and they like the service. If they have an issue they can call us. If they have an emergency…they can call me.” Vinagro said quick and efficient service has always been a draw, and the reason is simple according to Greenwood: People don’t want trash lingering in front of their home. “Once they’re done with the container, they want the container out of there as quickly as possible, and we’re mindful of that,” Greenwood said. “That’s what’s most importance in our business, is service. And our price
is always a factor, but service is what we care about most. All of our drivers have minimum 15 years experience in the industry.” Greenwood said Liberty Disposal employees treat a customer’s home as if it were their own. He cited stories of patrons calling back to secure specific delivery drivers because of the rapport they’ve established with them. “I had one just the other day call me and specifically ask me for that driver because he’s been to his home five years ago,” Greenwood told the Sun Rise. “That, I think, is really nice. I like saying to the customer that that driver’s going to be there to service them.”
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Home ownership is a dream for has been weaker than in the United people across the globe. Many people States. save for years before buying their first Various challenges can make it Curb squirreling appeal can aff ect prospective buyers’difficult to buy a home. However, homes, away every dollar perception of a the home. When addressing they can with hopes they can onecurbsome simple strategies can help day become homeowners. appeal, homeowners may be inclined to focusprospective home buyers build their thanks beyond their onBut features thatto arefactors easily seen from the streetsavings as they move closer to the control, even the most devoted savers day when they can call themselves during the day. But what can a homeowner do“homeowners.” can sometimes feel like their dream to improve on his or hermay home’s nighttime of home ownership never come aes- • Determine where your money is thetic? true. According to the Pew Research going. If you’re finding it hard to grow Center, American paychecks Outdoor lighting isworkers’ one aspect of curb appealyour savings, audit your monthly are they advises were 40 that larger is often than overlooked, the years home im-expenses to determine where your ago, but their purchasing power is money is going. Using exclusively provement experts at The Spruce. Homeownersdebit or credit cards can simplify this essentially the same. Things aren’t may fail different to recognize importance of howprocess, as all you need to do is log much in the Canada, where proper illumination can provide their homesinto your accounts and see how your analysis from Statistics Canada and the of glow Canada withBank a warm and has makeshown it look that, beautifulmoney was spent over a given period. since 2015, wage in Canada after the sun has set. growth For example, think of howIf you routinely use cash to pay for
cozy and inviting neighborhoods appear during the holiday season when homes are strung with twinkling lights. Homeowners can replicate that look all year long with lighting elements. Lighting for evening hours also helps maintain a safe environment for people who are visiting the property. Illuminating walkways and doorways provides a clearly visible and safe path to and from the home. The following are a few ways to improve outdoor lighting. • Focus on architectural features. Outdoor lighting can focus on the external features of the home’s architectural style. Use light to draw attention to interesting gables, dramatic roof lines, dormers, or curved entryways. • Play up landscaping. Stylish lighting can highlight trees, shrubs, pathways, gardens, and all of the elements of softscapes and hardscapes on a property. The lighting experts at Vernon Daniel Associates say that soft lighting can make homes feel warm and cozy. Uplighting trees or other elements can add a dramatic effect.
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items, even just to buy coffee on the save m way to work, keep a notepad handy • Di Depart so you can jot down each expense. Do Americ this for a month and then examine percen how you spent your money. Chances on foo are you will see various ways to save, aisle of the grocery store. Older kids notes and you can then redirect that money can melt candy coating (almond bark)t preschoolthei into your savings account. in the microwave, whileof ers pound candy canes into small bits out. • Become a more savvy with agrocery toy hammer to sprinkle on top.If Working with you, the entire spendi shopper. Another great way totogether save prep takes less than half an hour. The your fo more money is to alter something kids can scoot off to another activity out les you already do each month: whilegrocery the bark cools and hardens. sacrific shopping. If you haven’t already,EASY sign HOLIDAY PEPPERMINT that m up for discount clubs at your local BARK 1 pound good-quality chocolate home. grocer. This is a largely way Peppermint Bark effortless confectionary coating, broken for shoppers, Is Tasteespecially of Holidays those buying into pieces. (Look for Savin it in the your food forThefamilies, grocery baking section, some-fi holiday season to tastessave like pep-considerable times labeled "almond bark" can be amounts ofandmoney. Shopping sales permint, most of us can't get or "candy coating") enough. Peppermint mocha brightens few bu at competing grocery stores also can 1½ teaspoons pure peppermint the morning, peppermint ice cream makes us dreamy at night, and cute red-and-white-striped candy canes evoke festive childhood memories during the hours in between.
A home lit up at night helps increase its curb appeal.
• Light up all doors. Make sure that doors, both entry and garage, are properly lit for ease of entry and egress from the home. Safety.com, a home and personal security resource, says a home burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the United States. Installing motion-activated lights or lights on timers can deter break-ins. Consider using home automation to control porch lights and other outdoor lights remotely, if necessary. • Create entertaining areas. Outdoor lighting can be used to extend the hours residents can spend outside. This is great for entertaining and can be an excellent selling point. Homeowners are urged not to overlook outdoor lighting as a vital part of their plan to improve curb appeal.
While on the topic of peppermint whatevers, I can't leave out yummy — and trendy — peppermint bark. Who can resist the sweet layers of dark and white chocolate topped with crunchy peppermint bits? The bright holiday tins filled with the confection at highend kitchenware stores are tempting to buy, but they're also pricey. This year, make your own batch or two of peppermint bark with this easy, economical version using ingredients from the baking section and candy
extract ounces good-quality white vanilla-flavored confectionery coating, broken into pieces 1/2 cup crushed candy canes 1. Line a baking sheet with foil sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate coating, uncovered, for 90 seconds on high power, and stir. Continue to microwave and stir at 30-second intervals until almost melted. (Be sure to use a dry bowl and utensils.) Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, and stir until smooth. 3. Pour onto the foil-lined baking sheet. Spread evenly into a thin layer, approximately 10 by 14 inches. 4. In another microwave-safe bowl, heat white coating as in step 2. Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional), and stir until smooth. Spoon evenly over chocolate layer, which should be setting up, but not hard, as you want the white layer to bond with the base layer. 5. Immediately sprinkle peppermint pieces over all and lightly press them into the white layer with a spatula or a spoon. Don't wait on this step, or the top layer will harden and the candies won't stick. 5. Let stand for an hour or refrigerate until hardened. Break into pieces. Makes about 1 3/4 pounds. *** Find more family fun in Donna's book "Donna Erickson's Fabulous Funstuff for Families." 12
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My father, Howard, was in the Air Force and my mother, Angeline, was a homemaker. They didn’t have a lot of money to buy Christmas presents for my three siblings or me, but it never seemed to matter. They gave us lots of love, and faith in God, and in the future, no matter how bleak things might look in the present. The Bible says that faith is “a gift of God.” I believe that. It would take a God to create something as wonderful and as life-sustaining as faith. It takes great faith to carry on during all the troubles we’ve all faced day in and day out his year. The wonderful thing about faith is that the more you use it, the more it grows. Unlike earthly things which become worn and depleted when used time after time, faith becomes even stronger and more abundant the more that you use it. I often hear about people “losing faith.” If you feel like that, all I can say is that lost things are often found in the most unexpected places at the most unexpected times. I’ve misplaced things, thinking that they were lost, only to find them when I was looking for something else. The thing I’d thought I’d lost was there all the time, waiting for me to discover it and use it again. Faith is like that, sometimes when you think you’ve reached the end of your ability to believe, something or someone comes along to shore you up so that you can continue. I have great faith in the future and the abilities of the American people to preserve in these difficult times. We must love and speak lovingly about our country. A thing that is not loved will not grow properly. We must
have faith in our personal abilities and in our potential as a people to grow stronger together. We must never forget the faith of our forefathers and what this country was built on. While the holidays pose their own special set of personal and financial challenges, it’s also a time to appreciate and treasure the priceless things in our lives — love, faith, family and friends. No matter what your circumstances, hold on to hope, preserve and cherish your family’s heritage, memories and recipes. And most importantly in these difficult times, keep the faith. While I have wonderful memories of the dishes that my mother made for Christmas, this year, I’ve decided to start a holiday tradition of my own. I call this recipe Christmas Chicken because it’s a beautiful holiday dish with lots of colorful red tomatoes, white pasta and green basil or parsley. It’s also inexpensive, simple to make, and can be doubled to easily feed a crowd.
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teaspoon sugar cup fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil, cut into ribbons 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 1. Cover chicken breasts with plastic wrap and pound each piece to an even thickness, about 1 inch in the thickest parts. Remove the plastic and sprinkle each piece of chicken on both sides with 1 tablespoon of the poultry season, 1 teaspoon each of the salt and 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon of the cayenne pepper. 2. To the flour, add 1/2 tablespoon of the poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper, and mix well. Press the chicken into the flour on both sides, shake off the excess and set aside. 3. Make the pasta according to package directions. When the pasta is cooked, drain it but reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water to add to the sauce. 4. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until sizzling, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the seasoned chicken and pan-fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. 5. Place the chicken on a plate and set aside. Add the onions to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Add in the garlic, tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 tablespoon poultry seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 tablespoon cayenne, and the cloves or nutmeg and sugar. Turn heat to simmer, and cook to a sauce-like mixture, about 5-7 minutes. Add the reserved pasta cooking water as needed if the sauce is too thick. 6. Cut the chicken into strips and add it to the sauce. Stir in half of the parsley or basil. Top the drained pasta with the sauce and stir to combine over medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes. To serve, sprinkle the pasta with the remaining parsley or basil and the grated cheese. Serves 4 to 6. *** Angela Shelf Medearis is an award-winning children’s author, culinary historian and the author of seven cookbooks. Her new cookbook is “The Kitchen Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” Her website is www.divapro.com. To see how-to videos, recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, The Kitchen Diva! on Facebook. Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc., and Angela Shelf Medearis
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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Uncovering some surprising background facts about that ongoing personal matter could make you reconsider the extent of your involvement. A neutral family member offers advice. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Religious or spiritual themes start to dominate your aspect this week. This can serve as a counterweight to the mounting effects of the season’s growing commercialization. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Taking on that recent challenge impressed a lot of important decision-makers. Meanwhile, proceed with your holiday plans, and don’t forget to include you-know-who in them. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Disagreeing with an opinion you can’t accept could be dicey, and your motives might be questioned. Best to wait to mount a challenge until you have support for your position. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Getting involved in helping others in this increasingly hectic period not only makes the generous Aquarian feel good, but you could also gain a more substantive benefit from your actions. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) The Piscean way of thinking clearly and objectively helps you resolve a complex situation without creating any ill will. Don’t be surprised if your counsel is requested on another matter. BORN THIS WEEK: You have a way of persuading people to look at the positive possibilities that make up any choices they might face. © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
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HOLIDAY COOKIE TRAYS SS John & James Parish Holly Berry Bazaar workers are offering trays of homemade Christmas & Italian Cookies. Place your order for a small tray (approximately 1 1/2-2 dozen cookies), $8 or a large tray (approximately 3 1/2-4 dozen cookies), $16. Cookies will be available for pick-up (grab & go) the weekend of December 19 & 20 before and after all Masses. Order deadline is December 16. Call Phyllis 822-0962 or Celeste 647-3217 to place your order.
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SANTA’S DRIVE-BY CELEBRATION West Warwick Elks Lodge, 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick, will hold a Santa’s Drive-By Celebration on December 20 from 12-2PM. Santa is socially distancing too! Ride in your car and Santa will deliver candy down his candy cane tube right into your lap! Drop your letter to Santa in his very own mailbox. Hope to see you there!
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE The Marine Corps League will hold their meeting the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7PM at the Langevin VFW Post, 197 Providence Street, West Warwick. Members join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions and interests of the United States Marine Corps.
YELLOW HORSE EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES & THERAPY PROGRAM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS In partnership with the unique attributes of the horse, Yellow Horse facilitates social, emotional and behavioral growth and learning to children, adults, families and the community through equine assisted activities and therapy programs. We are looking for volunteers to join our Yellow Horse family. Horse experience is not necessary; just a positive attitude and desire to participate! Free training provided. Ages 15 and Up. Located at 40 Collins Road in Ashaway. For more information visit www.yellow-horse-equine.com or email volunteer@yellowhorseri.com
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AT T O R N E Y S AT L A W
• On Dec. 23, 1620, one week after the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth harbor in present-day Massachusetts, construction of the first permanent European settlement in New England begins. The term “Pilgrim” was derived from a manuscript in which Gov. Bradford spoke of the “saints” who traveled to the New World as “pilgrimes.” • On Dec. 22, 1808, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67 made its world premiere. The Fifth Symphony is instantly recognizable by its powerful four-note opening motif — three short Gs followed by a long E-flat. • On Dec. 25, 1880, Layne Hall is born in Mississippi. When he died in 1990, Hall was the oldest licensed driver in the U.S. In nearly 75 years on the road, Hall never got a speeding ticket or citation of any kind. • On Dec. 26, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson announces the nationalization of a majority of the country’s railroads under the Federal Possession and Control Act due to World War I. Two days later, the United States Railroad Administration seized control. • On Dec. 24, 1923, President Calvin Coolidge touches a button and lights up the first national Christmas tree to grace the White House grounds. The tree was the first to be decorated with electric lights — a strand of 2,500 red, white and green bulbs. • On Dec. 27, 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, thousands turn out for the opening of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Designed as a place where ordinary people could see quality entertainment, it remains the largest indoor theater in the world. • On Dec. 21, 1975, in Vienna, Austria, Carlos the Jackal leads a raid on a meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, killing three people and taking 63 hostages. Carlos evaded capture until 1994, when French agents found him hiding in the Sudan.
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