The Reminder December 6-12, 2022

A Random Act of Kindness

On a recent trip to Market Basket to purchase items for Thanksgiving dinner, something happened to me to totally renew my faith that there are still wonderful, kind and generous people in this crazy world.

While checking out, a young woman was standing at the end of the aisle that I was in. She smiled at me, handed something to the Cashier, and spoke to her. The Cashier looked at me and said, “this woman would like to pay for your groceries”. I was speechless. I finally said, “you are so kind, but you really don’t have to to that”. She replied, “it’s OK, I really would like to do it... Happy Thanksgiving”.

I will never forget her smile, her kindness and her generosity. I thanked her over and over and wished her a Happy Thanksgiving.

While sitting down to dinner on Thanksgiving day, I smiled, as I had all day, and thought the world seems so much brighter due to a stranger’s kindness and kind smile!

Thank you so very much. Sincerely, Donna J.

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For Christians around the world, Christmas is a time to celebrate of the birth of Jesus Christ. In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is called many names; He is known as the Great Physician, the Redeemer, the Deliverer, the Son of a Living God, and the Only Begotten Son. He truly is the Prince of Peace in a world so often plagued with strife, intolerance, bigotry, and hate. For Catholics and those of other Christian faiths, His birth marks the entry of redemption, forgiveness, deliverance, hope, peace, and joy into the human experience.

Members of the congregation of The Chapel of St. Therese of Lisieux in West Warwick embrace all that Jesus’s life represents and all that these names suggest He is. Indeed, their philosophy is “founded on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.” As believers, many of these congregants have felt rejected and marginalized by the traditional Catholic Church and have found respite and common ground here in this closeknit extended church family.

The Chapel of St. Therese is an Inclusive Catholic Community that functions outside the jurisdiction of Rome. The Church’s ordained Pastor, Father Charles Vohs (a ectionately known as Father Chuck) invites all to worship here alongside other faithful churchgoers. He and his fellow worshippers have created a space where those who have not felt welcome in the Catholic Church can come to feel accepted, supported, respected and safe.

Father Chuck would say to those who feel left on the fringes of their faith ~ come, you are a Child of God and there is a seat at the table here for you. Come to be replenished, edi ed, and uplifted.

This holiday season, the Chapel is participating in its second Food Drive to support the e orts of the West Warwick-based charity, Project Hand-Up. From December

4th through December 18th, donations of non-perishable foods, gift cards for turkeys, or cash will be collected at the chapel before and/or after Sunday Mass at 10:30. While you are there, come peak inside to view this extraordinarily preserved place of worship.

For those interested in attending services, please mark your calendars for these special dates:

Advent: December 11th, Third Sunday of Advent-Gaudete Sunday, Mass at 10:30 a.m.

December 18th, Fourth Sunday of Advent, Sunday Mass

at 10:30 a.m.

Christmas Liturgies: December 24th, Nativity of Our Lord, Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m.

December 25th, Nativity of Our Lord, Sunday Mass at 10:30 a.m.

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• On December 18, 1912, amateur archaeologist Charles Dawson discov ered human remains in the Piltdown gravel pit in Sussex, England. Dubbed the “Piltdown Man,” he was thought to represent the missing evolutionary link between apes and mankind until it was confirmed at a 1953 international con gress of paleontologists that the spec imen was a fraud, consisting of skull parts both human and orangutan.

• On December 12, 1917, with a loan of $90, Father Edward Flanagan founds an orphanage originally called The City of Little Men, dedicated to caring for at-risk children, with nation al headquarters in the village of Boys Town, Nebraska, for which it was later renamed.

• On December 17, 1969, the U.S. Air Force closes its “Project Blue Book,’’ started in 1952 to determine whether UFOs were a threat to national security and to analyze UFO-related data. The closure came after concluding there was no actual evidence of extraterres trial spaceships behind the 12,618 UFO sightings it had collected.

• On December 13, 1978, the U.S. government honors women’s suffrage icon Susan B. Anthony by minting a dollar coin named for her, but its close similarity to the quarter ultimately doomed it for public acceptance.

• On December 14, 1997, in advance of a visit from Pope John Paul II, Cuban president Fidel Castro declares Christ mas to be an official holiday for the first time since his takeover in 1959.

• On December 15, 2001, the Lean ing Tower of Pisa reopens to the public after a team of experts spent 11 years repairing it, at a cost of over 30 million euros. While the Tower was stabilized, this third attempt at eliminating its famous lean also notably failed.

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Total Knee Replacement for Athletes A

Staying Healthy

by Robe Rt M. Shalvoy, MD

Will I still be an athlete after a knee replace ment? What will I be able to do? Will I be better or worse? How do I know what is best for me? People with active lifestyles face these ques tions when considering a knee re placement.

Athletes commonly experience the symptoms of osteoarthritis as a result of knee injuries and surgery from years past. Things that use be easy and pain free gradually be come harder and more uncomfort able until they cannot be ignored any longer. The athlete comes to a crossroads where they need to de cide to stop or modify their pres ent activities or seek treatment for their arthritis. A knee replacement or Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) commonly becomes a part of the conversation. This is due in part to the fact that a knee replacement is a routinely successful operation that eliminates pain and restores function to a worn out joint. But the operation is not without its risks and success is dependent on commitment to the preparation and recovery process.

How Do I Know If It’s Time?

Ask yourself the simple ques tions, Is my pain manageable? Can I do the things I want to do? If the answer is yes, you are successfully living with arthritis. If the answer is no, then your arthritis is not suf ficiently managed. There are sev eral treatment options available other than surgery that you may wish to explore before having a knee replacement. Alternatives to surgery include anti-inflamma tory medication, injection therapy and physical therapy. Sometimes symptoms are due to other prob lems that are found in the knee like a torn cartilage or meniscus. In this case, a knee arthroscopy may be a reasonable solution. (These alter natives are reviewed in more detail elsewhere in the article.) If after considering and exploring these options your pain is still unman ageable and your activities still limited, it may be time to consider TKA.

Sports Medicine Perspective

What Can I Expect?

In a Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA), an incision is made down the front of the knee and the mus cles and tissues are retracted away to expose the joint. The surfaces of the bone that have worn down are leveled off to a smooth, flat sur face and the replacement surfaces of metal and plastic are precisely fit and fixed to the bone. In do ing so, the deformities and restric tions are corrected. The muscles and tendons are allowed to re turn to their normal position. The healing process begins and in the days and weeks to follow, the tis sues will heal, and muscles regain their function. This requires time and work that only the patient can do. To be successful, you have to commit to taking the time to heal, working with rehab profession als and staying within a healthy balance of healing and exercise as outlined by your surgeon.

Returning to Sports

Eventually you will progress beyond basic rehab and start to fo cus on more complex and athletic activities. This takes on average 3 or 4 months for people to be able to perform all of their work type ac tivities. Getting back to sport can take longer, on average 6 months with a more gradual progression. Tissue healing, restored muscle strength and full range of motion are basic requirements before con sidering sports activities. There is no getting around this and make take additional time. In making the transition to sports, your par ticular sport or activity may benefit from some additional “sport spe cific” therapy that trains the actions used in your planned activity. This brings us to the ultimate question of what sports are ok and what sports are off limits after TKA.

What Sports Are OK after Knee Replacement?

Traditionally, surgeons have balked at returning their patients to vigorous sports activities after knee replacement in favor of lim iting stress in order to promote longevity of the artificial compo nents. There is a limited amount of data or literature outlining the outcome of patients attempting to return to sports. Over time how ever, the design and quality of the component parts, improved surgi cal techniques and advanced reha bilitation programs have allowed for new levels of performance and function after TKA. This coincides with changes in patient’s expec tations and increased desires to maintain an active lifestyle includ ing recreational and competitive sports activities. As a result, as the bar is being raised, the guide lines are evolving. It is important

to note that while the function of a total knee replacement has never been better, it has not reached the level of a normal knee that has not been replaced.

Always OK

Activities that have traditionally been recommended include walk ing, hiking, cycling, swimming, golf and tennis. These are activi ties that can be modified in inten sity to match the patient’s level of function and don’t cause high lev els of stress on the knee.

Sometimes OK

Activities that are more vigorous tend to involve twisting, cutting, and overall higher loads of stress on the knee. This would include rock climbing, running, skiing (snow and water), snowboarding,

softball, basketball and more. The first thing to consider is your abil ity level prior to surgery. If you haven’t been able to do it before the time of your surgery, you are not likely to be able to do it after.

Research shows that what you were doing before surgery is fairly predictive of what you will do after your recovery and rehabilitation.

Achieving a full range of knee mo tion, adequate muscle strength, muscle endurance and balance are necessary to meet the demands of your sport but also serves to pro tect the knee and off load increased stress to the replaced joint that can cause it to wear out prematurely.

Be aware that engaging in vigorous activities comes with an increased risk of injury from the sport and the possibility of more surgery in cluding surgery to revise or modify the knee replacement as part of the treatment process. While it is thrill

ing to return to a favorite sport without pain, it is wise to have an increased awareness of safety to keep you in the game.

It Takes a Team

Not all surgeons share the same outlook when it comes to returning to sports after a knee replacement. Make sure that your expectations are well aligned with your surgeon and your physical therapist before going to surgery. Get a second opinion if you have to. Consider a sport medicine expert who is well versed in total knee arthroplasty who can work with you to deter mine if knee replacement is the best option for you at this time and can work with you to achieve your goals. It really does take a team to have a successful total knee re placement and like many things, the key is in the preparation.

Want to know a secret?

Importance of Proper Body Mechanics

Proper body mechanics is the single most important factor in avoiding physical injury when performing activities of daily living. Best body mechanics emphasizes neutral positioning of the head and spine, wide diagonal stance and coupling of the head and foot. For example, when you reach or lead with your right hand, you first position your left foot forward as close as you can to the object. As the right hand approximates the object, the body as balanced by weight shifting into the left foot. This eliminates or minimizes strain on your lower back. When reaching to the floor level, lead the movement by lowering the hips while maintaining neutral position of the head and neck. As the right hand reaches to floor level, it is greeted by the left foot. This produces proper body mechanics of the spine and trunk minimizing intraspinal disc pressure, spinal joint compression and muscle strain when performing the activities.

Scars can have a HUGE impact on your body!

Even if the scar(s) you have right now aren’t bothering you or don’t seem to cause any issues, they can over time if left unchecked. Scars can put up to 2000 POUNDS of pressure, pull, and stress on the structures they are on and near.

Take a C-Section scar, for example.

Do you know what lies deep to CSection scars?

Your intestines. Your Bladder. Your Uterus. Your Rectum. Your Low Back. That’s not even talking about the oth er organs close by…your stomach, ap pendix, liver, and kidneys.

Did you tear when you gave birth? If you had an episiotomy or tore natu rally and needed stitches, you have a scar! Here are some of the things you might notice if you have even the tini est of scars in your Lady Parts:

• Pain with sex

• Leaking urine or feces

• Can’t hold back gas

• Pain with tampon insertion

• Pain with bowel movements

• Hemorrhoids

• Difficulty with orgasm

• Pelvic floor weakness

Because of how the pelvic floor muscles run, scars from childbirth can impact your sphincter control (think about it….do you have a hard time holding back urine or feces, or maybe even just gas? Do you leak a little or have full blown accidents that are be yond your control?)

Leaking can be embarrassing but

scars can also start to negatively im pact your quality of life. Believe me, I’ve seen plenty of older women who wish they had taken care of things when they were younger instead of letting it get to the point where it’s limiting simple, everyday activities like grocery shopping.

Scars can be released gently and safely by a specialist physical thera pist and you can even learn how to do scar release for yourself. If this sounds like something you’d like to talk about, please reach out! I’d be happy to answer any questions you have, no matter how embarrassing.

Sincerely, Dr. Jess

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The body moves in multiple planes during an activity. These planes are combined to be viewed as diagonal plane movements which require balance of the upper and lower body from right to left during these movements or activities. Balancing forces from right to left means coupling the leading hand with the opposite foot whereby the opposite foot is placed next to the object that the hand is reaching for.

Example: Picking up a pencil with your right hand

Place your left foot next to the pencil then step back with your right foot. Maintain your ears over your shoulders with back straight. Begin the movement by bending and lowering the hips first, then reach with the right hand toward the left foot and pickup the pencil. By maintaining a wide base of support and implementing the opposite hand and foot rule, the center of mass of the upper body is always maintained inside the base of support, eliminating unnecessary strain on the spine.

The opposite hand and foot rule is fundamental for safe raking, shoveling, sweeping, reaching, and lifting.

Always couple the leading hand on the shovel, rake, or broom, etc. with the opposite foot by bringing the opposite foot forward. As the leading hand pushes and pulls on the handle, its forces are balanced by the forces of the opposite foot. The opposite hand and foot placement may initially feel awkward or uncomfortable but that is simply because (almost) everyone inherently does it where the same side hand and foot are forward (the WRONG way). This is mainly the reason why people develop back pain following activities such as shoveling, raking, twisting movements, etc. it is not inherent or reflexive to maintain proper body mechanics when performing these activities. Proper body mechanics must be learned and practiced.

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Your work requires increased effort during the next few days. But it all will pay off down the line. Things ease up in time for weekend fun with family and/ or friends.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your genuine concern for others could prompt you to promise more than you can deliver. It’s best to modify your plans now before you wind up over committed later.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A situation that seems simple at first glance needs a more thorough assess ment before you give it your OK. Dig deeper for information that might be hidden from view.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Careful: Right now, things might not be quite what they appear. Even the intuitive Crab could misread the signs. Get some solid facts before you act on your suspicions.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your energy levels are high, allowing you to complete those unfinished tasks before you decide to take on a new project. A social invitation could come from an unlikely source.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might think you’re helping, but unless you’re asked for a critique, don’t give it. If you are asked, watch what you say. Your words should be helpful, not hurtful.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your attempt at mediating dis putes might meet some opposition at first. But once you’re shown to be fair and impartial, resistance soon gives way to cooperation.

SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem ber 21) Go ahead. Reward yourself for helping settle a disturbing workplace situation. On another note: A person al relationship might be moving to a higher level.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) A sudden change of heart by a colleague might create some momentary uncertainty. But stay with your original decision and, if necessary, defend it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Rely on a combination of your sharp instincts along with some really intense information gath ering to help you make a possibly life-changing decision.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru ary 18) Instead of worrying if that new person in your life will stay or leave, spend all that energy on strengthen ing your relationship so it becomes walkout-resistant.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) A sudden financial dry spell could reduce your cash flow to a trickle. But by conserving more and spending less, you’ll get through the crunch in good shape.

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Community News

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

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

WEST WARWICK PUBLIC SCHOOLS MENTORS NEEDED

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

FRIENDS OF THE WEST WARWICK PUBLIC LIBRARY BASKET RAFFLE

The Friends of the West Warwick Public Library will hold their Annual Holiday Basket Raffle from November 28-December 10. More than two dozen themed baskets for adults and children will be featured. Tickets are $.50 each or 3/$1 and may be purchased at the Circulation Desk of the library, located at 1043 Main Street. The winning tickets will be drawn on December 10 at 1PM. The library will be open that Saturday from 12-4PM for a special Food Festival. All funds raised will help support library programs and services.

WEST WARWICK FOOD CUPBOARD

The West Warwick Assistance Agency operates a food cupboard at 1293 Main Street serving all West Warwick residents living at or below three times the federal poverty level. We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10AM-2PM, unless there is a town-wide parking ban in effect. We offer standard amounts of core groceries based on household size as well as self serve selections of produce, bread and assorted other noncore grocery items we have on hand. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 828-0310, and no appointment is necessary to visit our facility.

RI COMMUNITY FOOD BANK

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

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

CHURCH OF CHRIST GIVING CLOSET

The Giving Closet of the church of Christ, 42 Nooseneck Hill Road (Lower Level Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge), West Greenwich, will be open every Wednesday from 123PM. Everything is FREE! Please bring a mask. Donations now being accepted. 397-9700.

PAWTUXET VALLEY ROTARY CLUB

The Pawtuxet Valley Rotary Club is looking for individuals or businesses who are interested in helping the local communities of West Warwick, Coventry & West Greenwich! For more information please email pvrotaryevents@gmail.com or call 401-589-1321.

JOIN CUB SCOUT PACK 13, CENTREVILLE

Adventure is waiting! Build Yours. Join Cub Scout Pack 13, Centreville. We meet every Wednesday at 130 Legris Avenue, West Warwick. Please contact James Mclellan at 401-523-5723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.

ADOPT A FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Would you like to make someone’s holiday a little brighter? Or are you finding yourself in need of some assistance? ‘Tis the Season assists Coventry & West Greenwich families who need a little help. You, your family, your business or organization might consider the “Adopt a Family” Program. Please call 822-9178 for more information if you would like to request assistance or if you would like to donate.

DO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO KNIT?

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

HOPE LIBRARY HOURS

Hope Library, 374 North Road, Hope, is open on Mondays & Fridays from 10AM-5PM, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10AM-8PM & Saturdays from 10AM-2PM. The Library is closed on Sundays. For more information, call 821-7910.

VOLUNTEER TOUR GUIDES NEEDED

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

PROJECT HAND UP

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

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY NEW CHAT FEATURE!

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

COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA

The Paine House Museum will be sponsoring Cookies & Cocoa with Santa on December 11 from 1-4PM. Come take pictures with Santa in our vintage sleigh, taste a sample of spiced cocoa in the museum and free crafts and cocoa (with marshmallows!) for the kids in the Mruk Fire Alarm building. The event is free and local merchants are offering discount coupons through the event for local holiday shopping. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation!

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SUMMIT BAPTIST CHURCH

Summit Baptist Church, 1176 Victory Highway (Rte. 102), Greene, is hosting “Oh Mann, It’s Christmas!” on December 18 at 3PM. This musical Christmas Celebration is in memory of beloved Evelyn Hopkins Mann. There will be a free will offering. Refreshments to follow.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY RUSTIC WREATH CRAFT

Join us for this adult craft event and make your own rustic asymmetrical wreath on December 8 at 5:30PM. We will be using grapevine wreaths and adding greenery, ribbon, and other decorations to make our own winter/holiday wreaths. Supplies will be provided and, as always, this program is free to attend!†Registration is required as supplies are limited. To register, contact Lauren at lwalker@coventrylibrary.org or 822-9104.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE SPOTLIGHT:CAKE PANS

The Coventry Public Library has a collection of cake and cookie pans that are available to borrow! Bake cakes in fun shapes and borrow our decorating tools to make them look extra special! Cake pans check out for three weeks with no holds and 2 renewals. Cake pans are fine free!†For more information, visit the Circulation Desk or call 822-9100 and press 1.

PROVIDENCE NORTHERN MODEL RAILROAD CLUB ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

The Providence Northern Model Railroad Club, 1175 West Shore Road in Warwick (located in the Old Warwick Grange building) will hold their Annual Holiday Open House December 10 & 11 from 10AM-4PM. Suggested donation: Adults $2 (family maximum $5), children under 12 free. This HO scale†train layout occupies a 35 ft. by 60 ft. room. It models the New England area in 1985. Trains of all types will†run at the Open House, including “The Hogwarts Express”, “Thomas” and Amtrak’s Acela Express. www.providencenorthern.com

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS...

Coventry Library will host a family magic show with one of New England’s funniest magicians, Tommy James on December 28 at 11AM. Along with a real live bunny, Tommy will present a rollercoaster ride of magic entertainment that will have children of all ages belly-laughing for the entire show. This program is for children ages 4-11. Registration is required and begins on December 7. Please call Youth Services at 822-9102 to register.

GENERATORS: Transfer switches installed. Master Electrician. RI #A4602. Insured. Call Jay, 826-2826.

FALL CLEAN-UP: Yards raked, lawns mowed, shrubs trimmed, trees cut down, brush hauled away, debris hauled away. Quality work. Excellent rates. Doug, 8263444.

KEVIN’S HOME

REPAIR: RI #22931. Insured. Quality - ProfessionalAffordable. 823-3572.

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JMD LANDSCAPING & REMOVAL SERVICES, LLC.: Yard cleanups, grading, curbside leaf pickup, yard waste, debris & junk removal, shed & garage cleanouts. Free estimates. Insured. RI Reg. #001732056. Call 688-4242.

job too small. Free estimates. RI #A4602. Insured. Jay, 8262826.

FALL CLEANUPS, Snowplowing, Irrigation, Winterization. Big... small, we do it all! Residential & Commercial. Free estimates. Call Toby, 323-7690.

HANDYMAN: Small odd jobs, painting & much more. Reasonable. Rich, 206-6252.

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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. 828-5908, 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.

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

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.

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. 345-3227. 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 Now doing Fall Cleanups. 732-7993. RI Reg. #43492

LAUNDRY SERVICE

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MASONRY

B. TRAUTMAN MASONRY: Brick/block, stone, fireplaces, and masonry landscaping. Residential and commercial. RI Reg. #7933. Visa and Mastercard accepted. 447-4645.

PEST CONTROL

WINFIELD TERMITE & PEST CONTROL: All your pest needs. 821-7800.

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. 808- 2284. RI Lic. #MP002399. MA Lic. #30436.

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

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SEPTIC SYSTEMS

& 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, 40 years experience. 1260 Main St. (Rte. 117), Coventry. 828-2155. www.victormoffittandco.com

TILE INSTALLATION

TSU CONSTRUCTION: Tile, Marble, Granite Installation. Reg. #8795. Call Charlie 556-8134.

TREE SERVICE

VERRIER TREE SERVICE, INC.: Total Tree Care - Removals, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Spraying, Land Clearing, Brush Mowing, Spring Clean-Ups, Licensed. Insured. 39 Years of Satisfied Customers. 24 Hour Every Day Service. Free Estimates. 397-3942.

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Santa Arrives at Greene Library

Thursday December 15 at 6pm

Children are invited to visit with Santa at Greene Library. We will make crafts while waiting for his arrival. Santa will read a story and visit with each child. Light refreshments served.

ABOMINABLE

SNOWMAN: This lovable critter is available for all your holiday parties! Reasonable rates include karaoke machine. For information, write to: A. Snowman, c/o North Pole.

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MEALSITE All meals include milk, coffee or tea, bread/margarine Eve Friday & Saturday Prime Rib Dinner, Baked Stuffed Jumbo Colossal Shrimp Fish & Chips (2/$19.99) Main Street Pub 1152 Main Street • Coventry 401-642-7790

CENTER 50 WOOD STREET, COVENTRY FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 822-9180

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Fri.

Sandwich: Bologna & cheese on pumpernickel.

Onion soup with croutons, turkey chili, corn bread, broccoli spears, multi grain bread, Mandarin oranges. Sandwich: Meatloaf on multi grain.

Red chowder, seafood salad, baked Lays chips, broccoli slaw, dinner roll, ice cream. Sandwich: Ham salad on a roll.

Chicken vegetable soup,beef tips with mushroom gravy, seasoned noodles, asparagus tips, rye bread, fruit cocktail. Sandwich: Chicken loaf & cheese on rye.

DONATION $3.00

Clam chowder, pub burger with cheese, potato wedges, corn salad, dessert. Option: Ham & cheese sandwich.

Cream of broccoli soup, chicken parm, pasta salad, mixed vegetables, dessert. Option: Spinach salad.

Minestrone soup, lasagna roll up, eggplant parm, garlic bread, dessert. Option: Chef salad.