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DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We can’t have pets in our apartment, but I want to teach my children about responsibility and compas sion for animals. Are there volunteer opportunities for kids out there? — Jessica in Seattle

DEAR JESSICA: There certainly are volunteer opportunities for kids in most communities. The hard part can be finding one that will work for your kids, fit in with school schedules and provide the kind of rewarding experience you want them to have. PAWS.org, for example, has several volunteer opportunities in the Lyn nwood, Washington, area. The shelter doesn’t allow kids under 18 to work directly with animals, but it hosts a special Day of Service for those 10 or older to help spruce up its dog trail, and hosts a PAWSwalk each summer. Kids also can choose to “donate their day” — ask for donations to the orga nization in lieu of birthday presents, for example. That’s just one organi zation in one area. Kids and parents should search for local shelters and animal-rescue organizations to see what volunteer or fundraising oppor tunities are available. Another, more immediate opportunity may be right in your neighborhood. Do you have friends or neighbors with pets? Are they willing to let your kids visit and play with their dog or cat? Is there an elderly relative or friend who needs help walking their dog or taking their cat to the veterinarian? Remem ber that, as the parent, you’ll need to supervise your kids for many of these events or pet-care opportunities. But you’ll be giving them key tools to be awesome pet owners of the future. Send your tips, comments or questions to ask@pawscorner.com.

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The RemindeR

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• There are more people in Monaco’s orchestra than in its army.

• While tanning remains popular despite the documented health risks, the CDC has estimated that if folks under the age of 18 stopped using tan ning beds, over 60,000 melanomas and melanoma-related deaths could be pre vented.

• In 1987, a man convinced 2.8 mil lion people to send him a penny each for his college education.

• People who play videogames are less likely to have nightmares.

• Switzerland is the only country in the world that could fit more than its entire population into bunkers in case of an emergency.

• Eggo waffles were originally called Froffles upon their creation in 1953 — a portmanteau of “frozen” and “waffles.”

Customers started calling them Eggos due to their egg flavor, and the company renamed the product two years later.

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• Maggots and leeches are the first living creatures to be approved by the FDA as medical devices.

• A 1924 Arizona law made it illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.

• Crakow shoes, a pointy footwear popular in the 14th century, could get so long that the toe of the shoe had to be attached to the leg with a string so that it wouldn’t drag.

• Ever noticed that all ads for the iPhone display a time of 9:41? That’s because Steve Jobs first announced the device’s launch in 2007 at 9:41 a.m.

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This recipe makes two — count them, TWO — apple strudels. You can easily halve the recipe and make only one, but why? I think we all know somebody who deserves a sur prise strudel.

EASY APPLE STRUDEL

Total Time: 90 minutes

Call All the Fall Flavors With This Dessert

Thank you, summer. It’s been a blast, but we’re ready for that won derful feeling when the leaves begin to change, temperatures drop, and the smell of woodsmoke and autumnal bliss fill the air.

As I contemplate the beginning of fall, I think of apple season, which means I have a burning desire to eat apple strudel. Which means I need to make one. Or maybe two. Are you with me?

Apple strudel, or apfelstrudel, is a tender, flakey pastry shell with an apple filling oozing with warm baking spices. It’s a traditional Viennese pastry popular in Austria and in many countries in Europe.

To make a truly authentic stru del, you would need to roll strudel dough so thin you can literally read the newspaper through it. But we’ve got stuff to do, so we’re taking a shortcut using frozen puff pastry.

Puff pastry is handy dandy stuff. If you’re not familiar, you find it in the frozen dessert section of the grocery store. Puff pastry is a buttery dough that puffs and bakes up perfect ly flakey and golden brown.

The secret is to thaw the dough completely in the refrigerator before you use it and have the apple mixture cold or at room temperature before placing on the pastry. If the filling is

Yield: 6 servings each

1 (17.3 ounce) package of puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed in the fridge

6 apples, any variety

4 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon clove

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup raisins — golden, dark or a mix

1 cup chopped nuts — walnuts, almonds, or pecans

1 egg to make egg wash

1/2 cup demerara sugar for coating

softened but not falling apart (about 15 minutes), remove from heat and let cool completely. This can be done the night before and the apples refrig erated until ready for use. If you’re in a hurry, spread the apples on a baking sheet and place in the fridge.

To assemble the strudel: Preheat oven to 375 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Lightly flour a second piece of parchment and roll one sheet of puff pastry into a rectangle approximately 16 inches by 12 inches.

With the short edge facing you, leaving a 2-inch border, place half of the cooled apples on the pastry. Top with half the chopped nuts. Using the parchment to assist, lift the edge of the pastry and carefully roll it like a jelly roll. Pinch the ends so the apples can’t escape and lay, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Mix the egg with a splash of water and brush the roll. Sprinkle all over with sugar. Cut several slits in the pastry to allow the steam to escape. Repeat with the second pastry. Bake for 30-35 minutes.

For a variation, try Pear and Cranberry Strudel. Substitute pears and dried cranberries for the apples and raisins in this recipe.

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If you or a loved one suffer from chronic back pain - so bad that it can even stop you from walking - then reading this report may be the most important thing you do this year. It may unlock the agonizing mystery of your back pain and show you a way to get back to the life you deserve before back pain struck...

• A life where you can sleep at night with out tossing and turning, hoping to find one position where the pain stops.

• A life where you can wake up in the morning and not take 20 minutes to get out of bed... and then another 20 minutes to put on your socks and shoes always restricted by a back so stiff and tight.

• A life where you can pick up and play with your kids without worrying when your back is going to “go out” and leave you crip pled on the floor.

• A life where you can do and enjoy all the things you see so many others doing and en joying but your bad back has kept you watch ing from the sidelines...Basically, a life with out the curse of back pain.

Back Pain “Truths” Finally Exposed

This report exposes how weekly (and cost ly) visits to a chiropractor are NOT always needed, and how pain medications and mus cle relaxers might be just ‘easy’ for a doctor to prescribe, but may not necessarily be right for you in the long run...

9 Simple Tips To Ease Back Pain To Keep You Doing What You Love and Sleep Better At Night...WITHOUT Injections, Pain Medication, or Surgery

1. Take a Walk. Research suggests one of the best ways to reduce your back pain is go ing for a walk. Generally, this needs to be an easy to brisk walk that gets you moving and your heart rate up just a little. Getting mov ing and walking not only brings blood flow to your back, but the increased blood flow warms up the muscles in the low back and that helps you to move a little easier. As you move easier the stiff joints start to loosen up and the overall motion at the joints can have a pain lessening effect. Shoot for thirty minutes a day of light to moderate walking.

2. Change positions. The best posture is the next posture! Prolonged sitting is one of the worst things you can do for low back pain, but the same can be said for standing or other positions. Breaking up a sustained position and moving even for just a little bit can help to take the pressure off of the low back. If you sit all day, you can try to stand when you are

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on phone calls which can really help as well. If standing or walking all day, see if you can find ways to sit and rest while you complete a task. Once you get used to it, it is not nearly as much of a disruption of your day as you think it is.

3. Watch Your Posture. Closely tied with number 2 above we need to watch our pos ture. Since most people work behind a com puter a large part of the day we tend to have a forward leaning and rounded neck and shoulders posture which can strain our low back. Making ourselves aware of our body position and self-correcting our posture can make a world of difference to our low back pain. One way to go about self-correcting your posture is to put a timer on your phone to go off every 20 minutes. When you hear the timer, you can self-correct your posture. A little slouching and other positions are fine, but that slouched position for hours at a time will cause issues in the long run.

4. Lumbar Roll. Related to sitting if you are having a hard time with posture you can buy a lumbar roll to help your low back stay in a good position. A lumbar roll is a small circu lar pillow that you put behind your low back and between the chair that can help you hold better posture and take pressure off of your low back. Using a lumbar roll when you have to sit for extended periods of time (although you should take frequent breaks as discussed in tip #3) behind your back can take some of the difficulty of holding good posture away making it easier for you to relieve your back pain.

5. Improve Your Sleep. Pain can be inten sified by poor sleep. Improving the quality of your sleep can decrease your pain levels as well as increase your energy and activity levels. Both the quantity and quality of your sleep can affect your low back pain. Being able to sleep for longer and with better quali ty can help to relax the muscles and take pres sure off of your back. After a refreshing deep sleep usually, you will notice your low back pain less the next day. Having a firm mattress to give your spine support is a good idea, but first try free methods like making your room darker, avoiding electronics for an hour be fore bedtime, and developing a sleep routine.

6. Choose Sensible Footwear. While shoes

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with high heels may make you look taller and look more fashionable they are not doing your back any favors. Wearing shoes with less of a lift can improve your back pain. Howev er, your shoes also need some cushioning so no flip flops either. When the back of a shoe is elevated it forces the heel and all of the bones in your leg to be elevated. This in turn forces your hips up and increases the curvature of your back which puts more pressure on the joints in the back and the muscles may re spond by tightening up. With shoes such as flip flops there is no cushioning and the back will take all of the extra pressure and the joints and muscles may pay the price. While a slight lift in the back of the shoe is ok you shouldn’t go overboard. Look for shoes with good cushioning and without too much of a lift in the back.

7. Exercise. This is one of the biggest things that everyone with low back pain is missing and doctors won’t tell you. How many times have you heard just rest and it will go away. Or maybe you have been given pain meds to get rid of it. Well that obviously didn’t work or you wouldn’t be reading this. Exercise and movement are the best thing you can do to decrease your pain. Moving is the best way to get out of pain. While it is likely very scary you can just avoid the painful movements for right now, but you need to get moving some how. If you can exercise with enough intensity you can get the “runner’s high” which can re lease chemicals that act as natural painkillers, but even gentle movements should help to ease the tightness and pain. Start with move ments you know you can do without causing pain. This is somewhat related to tip #1, but we also want to add some exercise that im proves our mobility if possible. Some move ments that cause light pain can be helpful, but it is very difficult to know if you should push through them. If you are not sure then check out tip #9.

8. Watch Your Stress Levels. Stress can be a big problem in your ability to get rid of back pain. Stress initiates the “fight or flight” response which can cause your muscles to tighten and stiffen up. By decreasing your stress, you can help your muscles relax which can allow you to move better and have less pain. While there are hundreds of ways to destress like meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and others I suggest to start simple. Find a quiet place and just focus on breathing. Take deep breaths and try to slow your breath ing and your heart rate down. Think of your “happy place” while you are doing this. Start to take note of your body while doing this. Are your shoulders able to relax? Now your hips? Now your low back? Just like walking breathing should be easy and natural and is a great way to decrease your stress levels.

DiD You Know....

You don’t need a referral from your doctor and as a thank you for reading this report we will give you first prior ity for our open appointments and get you scheduled for a FREE Discovery Visit after you fill out the form below or call.

A Free Discovery Visit is a chance for us to meet over zoom or talk on the phone and discuss in detail your personal struggles with low back pain, what your goals are, and to determine if we are a good fit to help you reach those goals. We offer these Free Dis covery Visits because we understand it can be confusing and frustrating to navigate the health care system and determine who is the best person to help you.

A discovery session is an opportu nity to figure out what is the root cause of your pain, and most importantly what is the best plan of action to start getting immediate back pain relief to get you back your desired active life style-all for FREE!

Even if we find you’re not a good fit for Arancia PT’s services, we will still help! As back pain specialists we can give you the proper recommendations and know how to figure out where to send you to get help.

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Are you finding yourself confused about how to handle your back pain?

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9. Physical Therapy. If you have tried the first 5 (*SPOILER ALERT* Try the next 3) and they don’t help you, start physical therapy. I may be a bit biased but I believe this is the fastest method to resolving your back pain. Getting to see a hands-on specialist physical therapist means you’re going to get very fast access to care that will soothe and relax those tight aching muscles, loosen and lubricate stiff, stuck and painful joints, and strengthen your body so that you can get back to the do ing the activities you love.

Dr. Jessica Papa is an Expert Physical Therapist, Educator, Author, and Founder of Arancia Physical Therapy. She is known as a leading spine and Postpartum Women’s Health Specialist in Rhode Island.

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It only takes a few minutes for us to get an idea of what might be causing your problem, and it doesn’t require booking an appointment.

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Every October, through press and programing, the public’s attention is brought again to the fight that some of our citizens endure year-round. As we consider the treatment process that patients with breast cancer complete, it is helpful to consider what a successful treatment course looks like for some of these survivors.

The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 3.8 million US women were living with a history of breast cancer as of January 2019. This includes patients who no longer have evidence of cancer, whereas others who may still be continuing through their treatment course for the disease. Approximately 13%, or 1 in 8 American women will be diagnosed with an invasive breast cancer in her lifetime. During the time period 2012-2016, the average age for breast cancer diagnosis was 62 years, meaning that approximately half the women in this country who developed breast cancer were younger than that age at the time of their diagnosis. At the same time, overall breast cancer death rates have decreased rapidly for a total decline of 40% through 2017, attributable to improvements in treatment and earlier detection.

While breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer diagnosis and death in American women, the majority of patients will complete their treatment course and survive many years after diagnosis. Over 90% of patients are live 5 years or more after their diagnosis, with nearly 85% alive after 10 years and 80% after 15 years. For disease localized to the breast, surgery is still the mainstay of treatment, whether this be lumpectomy also known as partial mastectomy, or removal of the entire breast, i.e. mastectomy. However, any surgical procedure resulted in scarring and any surgical procedure removing tissue can often leave contour deformities, irregular shape, and asymmetries.

Many women who are cancer survivors have the sequelae of their surgical treatment to remind them of their fight with cancer. Often, these unfavorable scars or contour deformities are bothersome reminders of their life altering diagnosis. Life-saving treatments such as radiation, which unable many women to live long productive lives, can also make reconstruction more difficult, and cause problematic scarring of the

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to help correct these deformities after breast surgery. In the 1990’s Sydney Coleman, a plastic surgeon in New York City, described techniques for fat harvesting with liposuction, processing this fat, and reinjecting it to fill and correct contour deformities. This process has grown wildly in the US in the years since, with many Americans being familiar with this practice for lip filling procedures, or for gluteal augmentations (aka Brazilian butt lifts) in their favorite celebrities. Fat is a safe and long-lasting filler, is safe in the radiated or previously reconstructed breast, and has few downsides. One of these is that these patients do still require breast imaging (mammograms, ultrasounds) and if abnormalities are seen after fat grafting, may still require additional biopsies or studies.

Fat transfer procedures aren’t just for celebrities these days, as breast cancer patients can benefit from these relatively minimally invasive procedures to even out asymmetries or fill dents in the breast. Most insurance companies cover these procedures when used to reconstruct the breast. This is one of the most soughtafter procedures in our practice at Women & Infants and Kent Hospital’s, since patients obtain liposuction of what they identify as their “problem areas”, AND correction of the breast. These procedures are performed under general anesthesia or sedation, and typically take less than 1 hour. Patients are discharged comfortably the same day, without troublesome drains or breast incisions, and can shower the next morning. A common question is whether there is a “statute of limitations” on these procedures, or if they can be applied toward defects from years ago. These procedures work as well for defects from years ago as they do more recent deformities, and can even help with breast asymmetry, by making the smaller breast larger by a cup size or more.

breast tissues. Thus, many survivors of breast cancer deal with a daily reminder or unwelcome deformity resulting from their cancer removal.

Fat grafting for correction of breast contour deformities after breast cancer is becoming increasingly important

As we celebrate our mothers, sisters, and friends in their journey and breast cancer survivorship this October, our practice is excited and proud to offer them improvements over their previous reconstructive results. This safe and effective, minimally invasive procedure can help restores quality of life and breast/ body self-image in our breast cancer survivors, to allow them to proudly enjoy their cancer-free results.

• On Oct. 16, 1793, Marie Antoi nette, the last queen of France, is taken to the guillotine and beheaded nine months after her husband, the former King Louis XVI of France.

Marie Antoinette and Louis, unpop ular and accused of high treason due to France’s financial woes, had been caught trying to flee to Austria.

• On Oct. 10, 1845, the United States Naval Academy opens in Annapo lis, Maryland. The curriculum for the 50 midshipmen students included French, English, gunnery and steam and chemistry. In 1850, the name was changed from the Naval School to the U.S. Naval Academy, and students were required to serve on ships during summers for four years.

• On Oct. 14, 1857, engineer and inventor Elwood Haynes is born in Portland, Indiana. Haynes designed one of the very first American automo biles using a gas engine he saw in use at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The finished product weighed 820 pounds and moved on 28-inch bicycle wheels.

• On Oct. 12, 1915, British nurse Edith Cavell is executed by a German firing squad for helping Allied sol diers escape from German-occupied Belgium during World War I. Cavell was honored with a statue in St. Mar tin’s Place, just off London’s Trafalgar Square.

• On Oct. 11, 1925, novelist Elmore Leonard is born in New Orleans. After publishing numerous Western nov els (including “Hombre”), Leonard turned to suspense and crime fiction. Best known of these are “Get Shorty” and “The Big Bounce.”

• On Oct. 13, 1953, the 45-foot Art mobile, the world’s first art museum on wheels, arrives in Virginia carrying 16 paintings by 15th- and 16th-centu ry masters. It attracted 5,000 visitors in the first few weeks. Art objects were loaned for exhibit by famous museums across the country until the Artmobile was canceled in 1994 due to budget cuts.

• On Oct. 15, 1965, in one of sever al identical events across the country, Catholic priest David Miller burns his draft card in New York. For violating the recent law banning the burnings, Miller was arrested and sentenced to two years in jail.

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HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HEAP)

Have trouble paying your heating bill? The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps income eligible families pay their heating bills. The HEAP is a Primary Grant that is sent directly to your utility company or fuel provider, and it will be credited on your bill. You don’t need to have an unpaid bill, you can either rent or own your home, and must meet current gross income guidelines. Please call 732-4660, Ext. 175 for more information.

ST. FRANCIS EPISCOPAL CHURCH TURKEY SUPPER

St. Francis Episcopal Church, 132 Peckham Lane, Coventry, will hold their Annual All-You-Can-Eat Turkey Supper on October 22 at 6PM. $15/Adult, $7/child, children 5 years & under are guests of the Church. Please call Cindy for reservations, 397-4337.

VENDORS WANTED FOR CORNERSTONE OF FAITH FALL FESTIVAL CRAFT FAIR & BAZAAR

Cornerstone of Faith United Methodist Church, 1081 Main Street, Coventry is seeking Vendors for their Fall Festival Craft Fair & Bazaar on October 22 from 9AM-2PM. Vendors welcome, $20. Call 486-3719 with questions or for more information.

TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH YARD SALE

Tabernacle Baptist Church will hold an inside Yard Sale from 8AM-2:30PM AT 182 Seven Mile Road in Hope on Friday & Saturday, October 7 & 8 and Monday, October 10. Come shop many good deals!

ONGOING FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT VETERANS

The High 5 Pantry at Flat River Tavern, 2260 Flat River Road in Coventry will have an ongoing Food Drive to benefit local Veterans. Please drop off your non-perishable donations anytime during their normal business hours. Call 407-2121 with any questions.

COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

WEDNESDAY BINGO

The Coventry Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, will once again hold Bingo on Wednesdays from 1:30-4PM. The cost is $6 for 8 games. Please note that prizes have gone up as well as adding an additional Special & Quickie. You must be 18 years or older to play.

BINGO AT KNOTTY OAK VILLAGE

Knotty Oak Village Community Hall Bingo is back!! Bingo to be held at 14 Manchester Circle, Coventry on Saturdays at 4PM - doors open at 3PM. Snacks & beverages will be available for purchase.

SATURDAY GRAB & GO WEEKLY MEALS

Are you or is someone you know an elder in Coventry or West Warwick? St. Vincent de Paul Society is offering a warm meal from their Saturday Grab & Go weekly meals. To schedule a delivery or pick up of a warm meal, please call 828-3090 before 3PM on Wednesdays. If picking up your meal, please go to the OLC School Gym, 445 Washington Street in Coventry, between 11AM-12PM on Saturday

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.

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.

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

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 401-5235723 or jimmac54@cox.net Find us on Facebook, Pack 13 Centreville.

COVENTRY MEMORIAL VFW POST 9404

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Coventry Memorial VFW Post 9404 will hold a Golf Tournament to benefit Veterans of Post 9404 at the Cranston Country Club on October 8 with a 1PM Shotgun start. Tournament will be played in a Scramble format with teams of 4. A Steak Fry will follow the Tournament at the VFW Post 9404, 29 South Main Street in Coventry. Cost is $135 per Golfer or $30/Non-golfers.

Tee sponsorships are available. Come play for a great cause. For more information, call the Post 828-9705 or Hum 206-8486.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS

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

CRIBBAGE PLAYERS WANTED

The Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry, is seeking Cribbage Players for Thursdays at 1PM. If you want to learn, there is someone who can teach you on Fridays at 1PM. Call 822-9175 for more information.

SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM

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

OUTDOOR YOGA AT GREENE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Greene Public Library, 179 Hopkins Hollow Road, Greene invites you to join them for outdoor yoga on Tuesdays at 10AM. A Zoom link can also be offered if you prefer to practice from home or during inclement weather. Suggested donation is $5/ class. Please call 397-3873 to register.

The Marine Corps League will hold their meeting the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7PM at VFW Post 9404, 29 South Main Street, Coventry. Members join in camaraderie and fellowship for the purpose of preserving traditions and interests of the United States Marine Corps.

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.

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

In need of medical equipment? The following locations are good resources: Distribution Center from St. Rose & Clement Church). Open Fridays from 9AM12PM, pre-owned equipment - loaned at no cost. 451-0184. Ocean State Center for Independent Living Avenue in Warwick. In need of wheelchairs, grab bars, walkers, transport chairs, toilets, wheelchair ramp, etc.? Call 738-1013, Ext. 13 or visit www.oscil.org

SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION PROGRAM AT COVENTRY SENIOR CENTER

Cheryl Tudino, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, will be at the Coventry Resource & Senior Center, 50 Wood Street, Coventry on October 19 at 11AM. She will provide a presentation on Retirement, Medicare, Survivor and other benefits available through the Social Security Administration.

COVENTRY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE

SPOTLIGHT: MURDER MYSTERY GAME

In this murder mystery game, called The Dark and Stormy Night, follow the clues and solve the puzzles to figure out what happened! This game can be played by one or more people. As it involves murder, it is recommended for ages 13+. Please note: This game requires a smartphone and WiFi in order to play. For more info, call Circulation at 822-9100 and press 1.

MAPLE ROOT CEMETERY TOUR

Coventry Public Library and the Pawtuxet Valley Cemetery Group present: Maple Root Cemetery Tour on October 5 at 3:30PM at Maple Root Cemetery. Join us for a walking tour of historic Maple Root Cemetery, guided by the Pawtuxet Valley Preservation and Historical Society (PVPHS) Cemetery Group. Learn about some of the people interred at Maple Root Cemetery as well as the evolution of headstones and stone carving. Registration is required, as space is limited. To register, contact Lauren at 822-9104 or lwalker@coventrylibrary.org.

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Sustainable Gardening will be presented on October 13 at 1PM. Join us for a talk from one of URI’s Master Gardeners as we learn about sustainable gardening. Registration is required for this event. To register please call the Reference Desk at 8229105. Special guests from the Wantaknowhow Garden Club will be hosting this program and providing snacks as well as a brief introduction about how to get involved with the club.

ANDREW NORMAN COIT SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER

The Annual Scholarship Fundraiser in memory of Andrew Norman Coit will be held on October 16 from 2-6PM at the Coventry PNA, 15 Meeting Street, Coventry. There will be great food, lots of raffle prizes & 50/50 drawing. Music by Wilson Street Band. Cost is $20/adult, $10/person under 18, children 6 years & under are guests. For tickets and/or more information, call Christa 602-2150 or email chrisclip_mills@ yahoo.com. All proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund. Andrew was a Coventry High School student who was killed in 2007 by a hit & run driver in West Warwick. The driver of the car still has not been found, anyone with information is encouraged to

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It is called a “punkah.” It was made in the early 19th century and used with the help of a man called a “punkah wallah” who pulled a cord to make the punkah swing back and forth like a fan. It was the “air conditioner” used in hot climates, not just in America. The wooden punkah was suspend ed from the ceiling with wrought iron pins at the lower portion of each shoul der. It also has a round finial with a hole that helps with the balance.

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Q:“Scooby-Doo” cartoons were among my favorites when I was young. I still have an orange 1973 metal lunchbox with Shag gy and Scooby-Doo running away from a headless horseman. It still has the thermos. Is it rare?

A:“Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!” is a children’s cartoon that debuted on the Saturday-morn ing cartoon lineup in 1969. The series had teenagers Fred Jones, Daphne Blake, Velma Dinkley and Shaggy Rogers and the talking Great Dane, Scooby-Doo. They solved myster ies and drove around in the Mystery Machine. The 1973 lunchbox is con sidered rare and, if in good condition, could sell for $300 or more.

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Q: We had a painter at our house who knocked over my grandmother’s old curio cabinet and most everything inside it broke. Our painter wants to reimburse us for everything damaged, but I don’t know the price of all the old glass he broke. All the pieces were very old.

A: It’s impossible to estimate the value of the broken glassware without knowing what type it was, which piec es and how many pieces were broken. We’ll assume it wasn’t Depression glass, which was made during the 1920s and early 1930s. Those might

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Plastic ice bucket, Lucite, midcen tury modern, thick stacked form, oval pill shape interior, fitted swing lid, 1950s, 9 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches, $145. Lamp, pair of torchieres, chromed metal, Bakelite base, inverted dome shade with horizontal ribs, art deco, American, c. 1930, 68 x 14 3/4 inches, pair, $585.

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Pumpkins at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Pumpkins arrive Oct. 8, and sales begin 9 a.m. , Oct. 9 and continue until Oct. 31. Saturday and Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday through Wednesday and Friday noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The church is located at 111 West Shore Road, Warwick. For more information, call 737-3127 or visit www.stmarkswarwick.org.

Ghost Party

Join Jared the magician and mentalist on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Sprague Mansion for the Cranston Historical Society’s annual Charlie the Butler Ghost Party fundraising event. Costumes optional – no Halloween masks. Tickets $20 for non-members and $17 for Cranston Historical Society members. Have your tarot or psychic future read. Light refreshments. Checks can be sent to the historical society (1353 Cranston St., Cranston 02920) by Oct. 24. After Oct. 24, call 401-944-9226.

Oktoberfest at Little Rhody Vasa Park

Oktoberfest at Little Rhody Vasa Park, 10 Boswell Trail in Foster, RI on Oct. 16. Dinner served from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with an accordion player (Dan Mackowiak) from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and German dancers at 2:30 p.m. The dinner ($18 for adults and $7 for children) is choice of Pork Schnitzel or Bratwurst and Knockwurst, German potato salad, Spaetzle, red cabbage, Sauerkraut, and apple cake. Warm pretzel bites with beer cheese can be ordered separately for $7. Paid advanced reservations are required by Oct. 10. Checks made payable to Pioneer Lodge #506 VOA. Checks sent to: Linda Nelson, 950 Main Ave., Warwick, RI, 02886. Please call Linda with questions (401-737-0813).

Halloween Touch a Truck

The Rotary Club of Cranston will host its Halloween Touch a Truck event on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Garden City Center. Come explore big trucks along with crafts, face painting, balloon animals and more. Halloween costumes are encouraged. $10 donation per family.

Q:I really enjoyed the musi cal TV series “Crazy ExGirlfriend.” What is the cast doing now that the show is over? — F.C.

A:Rachel Bloom, who wrote, pro duced and starred in the CW network’s musical comedy “Crazy ExGirlfriend” from 2015 to 2019, has sev eral upcoming roles. She’s joining the second season of HBO Max’s “Julia,” which is based on chef Julia Child’s ori gin story on public television in Boston. Bloom can currently be seen in the new comedy “Reboot” on Hulu. She’s also written a memoir, “I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are,” in which she gets candid about her awkwardness of growing up in Manhattan Beach, Cali fornia, and her battle with mental illness. Donna Lynne Champlin, who played Bloom’s bestie on “Crazy ExGirlfriend,” most recently co-starred in Showtime’s “The First Lady,” as Michelle Obama’s (Viola Davis) senior advisor. Vincent Rodriguez III, who played Bloom’s main crush, Josh, on the show, most recently starred in Prime Video’s romantic comedy series “With Love.” Santino Fontana, who played Greg, has had a recurring role on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” which is also on Prime Video. He’s also had a stellar career on Broadway, including the star ring role in “Tootsie.”

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Split pea soup, knockwurst with mustard, boiled seasoned potatoes, carrot & cabbage mix, wheat dinner roll, coffee cake.

Sandwich: Fish Sandwich on wheat hamburger bun.

Venus de Milo soup, baked fish with crumb topping, baked potato with lite sour cream, Italian blend vegetables, 9 grain bread, jello. Sandwich: Turkey and cheese on 9 grain.

Tossed salad with dressing, roasted chicken leg, buttered corn, summer squash and zucchini, rye bread, fresh fruit. Sandwich: Meatballs on a grinder roll.

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Onion soup with croutons, meatloaf w/ LS gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, multi grain bread, pudding.

Sandwich: Chicken salad on multi grain.

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Chicken noodle soup, baked ziti w/ meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, dessert. Option: Spinach salad.

Mushroom, barley soup, meatloaf w/ gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, dessert. Option: Egg salad sandwich.

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Is it true that Pat Sajak is leav ing “Wheel of Fortune”? Will it continue with a new host? What about Vanna? — G.B.

A:After 40 years of spinning the wheel on the hit primetime game show “Wheel of Fortune,” Sajak recently hinted on “Entertainment Tonight” that “the end is near,” but he gave no specif ic end date. The show’s new executive producer Bellamie Blackstone sees the program, one day, celebrating its 50-year anniversary and beyond. Whether or not Sajak and longtime co-host Vanna White retire before then remains to be seen.

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it or not, four classic tele vision shows all debuted on CBS during the same week in September 1972: “Maude,” “The Waltons,” “The Bob Newhart Show” and “M*A*S*H.” Set during the Korean War, it starred Alan Alda as the wisecracking surgeon Hawkeye Pierce and Wayne Rogers as Trapper John McIntyre. Rogers’ charac ter would be spun off into his own show a few years later, and Mike Farrell would then join the cast as B.J. Hunnicutt.

You might recall that “M*A*S*H” was originally an Oscar-nominated film star ring Donald Sutherland and Elliott Gould as Hawkeye and Trapper John, respec tively. Sally Kellerman played “Hot Lips” Houlihan, and Robert Duvall was Frank Burns in the film — the same roles Loretta Swit and Larry Linville would memorably play on the series version.

Of the ensemble cast, Swit, Gary Burghoff (“Radar”) and Jamie Farr (Klinger) are all still with us. Rogers passed away in 2015, while Linville passed in 2000.

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Tomato soup, Shepherd’s pie, mashed potatoes, dessert. Option: Chicken salad sandwich.

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Bulgur Bean Burgers

Satisfy vegetarians and meat-eat ers alike with these healthful, Middle Eastern-style Bulgur Bean Burgers. No one will miss the beef when black beans and spices are providing firstclass flavor.

1 cup water Salt and ground black pepper

1/2 cup bulgur

1 can (15 to 19 ounces) reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

1 container (6 ounces) plain low-fat yogurt

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup (packed) mint leaves, chopped

Nonstick cooking spray

1 small shredded Kirby (pickling) cucumber

4 whole-wheat hamburger buns

4 lettuce leaves

1 medium tomato, sliced

1. In ©1-quart saucepan, heat water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to boiling over high heat. Stir in bulgur. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.

2. Meanwhile, in large bowl, with potato masher or fork, mash beans with 2 tablespoons yogurt until almost smooth. Stir in bulgur, all spice, cinnamon, cumin and half of mint until combined. With lightly floured hands, shape bean mixture into four 3-inch-round patties. Spray both sides of each patty lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

3. Heat nonstick 12-inch skillet over medium heat until hot. Add burgers and cook 8 minutes or until lightly browned and heated through, turning over once.

4. While burgers are cooking, pre pare yogurt sauce: In small bowl, combine cucumber, remaining yogurt and mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

5. To serve, divide lettuce, toma to and burgers among buns; top with some yogurt sauce. Serve with remaining yogurt sauce. Serves 4.

Each serving: About 295 calories, 3g total fat (1g saturated), 3mg cho lesterol, 960mg sodium, 58g total carbs, 13g dietary fiber, 16g protein.

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LITERATURE: What was the color of the man’s hat in the “Curious George” book series?

TELEVISION: Chuck Woolery was the original host of which TV game show?

4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What was the location of the first White Castle restaurant?

COMICS: What’s the name of the newspaper where Clark Kent works?

MOVIES: Which 1980s movie features a character named Aurora Greenway?

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HISTORY: The ancient city of Rome was built on how many hills?

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IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY REGISTERED TO VOTE, WILL BE,

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2022 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM

At the COVENTRY LIBRARY 1670 FLAT RIVER ROAD

Voter registrations, name and address changes may be done at this time or online at www.sos.ri.gov. You must be a registered voter in the town of Coventry by October 9, 2022 in order to vote at The General Election

FINAL CANVASS NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS & REGISTRATION OF THE TOWN OF COVENTRY WILL MEET IN THE TOWN HALL ANNEX IN AND FOR SAID TOWN, ON MONDAY, THE 17th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2022 AT 5:00 PM TO CANVASS THE VOTING LIST

FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH, 2022 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF CANVASSERS AND REGISTRATION

EARLY VOTING STARTS OCTOBER 19TH AT THE TOWN HALL ANNEX – 1675 FLAT RIVER ROAD. HOURS ARE 8:30 AM UNTIL 4:30 PM

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At Your Service

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.

FORCIER FENCE AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS: Installation and repairs. All fencing types. Now offering power washing - decks, sidewalks, siding, etc. RI Reg #5690. Call 222-9757. Free estimates! “Your quality alternative.” We won’t be knowingly undersold.

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

LAUNDRY SERVICE

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

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

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

RATES & DEADLINE FOR AT YOUR SERVICE

$8.00 PER WEEK for 10 words (25¢ each add. word) Min. 1 Month. Deadline: Last Thursday of each month for ads starting the following month. Mail or bring your ad to The Reminder. 5 Coventry Shoppers Park, Coventry, RI 02816. Phone: 821-2216. Fax: 821-0397.

ROOFING

DEPIETRO ROOFING, INC.: Specials Available. Quality work, free estimates. RI Reg. #22850. Call John 573-9328.

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

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

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

TAX SERVICES

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

By Lucie Winborne

• There are more people in Monaco’s orchestra than in its army.

• While tanning remains popular despite the documented health risks, the CDC has estimated that if folks under the age of 18 stopped using tan ning beds, over 60,000 melanomas and melanoma-related deaths could be pre vented.

• In 1987, a man convinced 2.8 mil lion people to send him a penny each for his college education.

• People who play videogames are less likely to have nightmares.

• Switzerland is the only country in the world that could fit more than its entire population into bunkers in case of an emergency.

• Eggo waffles were originally called Froffles upon their creation in 1953 — a portmanteau of “frozen” and “waffles.” Customers started calling them Eggos due to their egg flavor, and the company renamed the product two years later.

• Dubai is the most air-conditioned city in the world.

• Maggots and leeches are the first living creatures to be approved by the FDA as medical devices.

• A 1924 Arizona law made it illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs.

• Crakow shoes, a pointy footwear popular in the 14th century, could get so long that the toe of the shoe had to be attached to the leg with a string so that it wouldn’t drag.

• Ever noticed that all ads for the iPhone display a time of 9:41? That’s because Steve Jobs first announced the device’s launch in 2007 at 9:41 a.m.

• New employees at Google are called Nooglers, and on their first Friday of employment, have to wear a special hat bearing the Google colors and that dis tinctive moniker.

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Thought for the Day: “Success is to be measured not so much by the posi tion that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.”

— Booker T. Washington

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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You might not like the sudden setback in your plans. But keep that headstrong Arian temperament in check and wait for explanations. Things will begin to clear up by week’s end.

Save Time. Save Money.

LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Your ability to maintain your bal ance in confusing situations continues to work for you. Stay on the steady course, one step at a time. The week end shows improvement.

SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem ber 21) Your indecisiveness could simply be your keen Scorpian sense warning you to be wary of making a commitment. Take this time to do a more thorough investigation.

Extension for Debt Hardship Relief Period

If you owe benefit debts to the Department of Veterans Affairs, your hardship relief period, previously set to expire on Sept. 30, has been extend ed to Dec. 31.

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BRADY KNIGHT at Goddard Park on October 8 from 10AM-4PM, Sites 15, 16 & 17. Brady Knight is offering refreshments. Bring your own chairs.

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PHENIX BAPTIST CHURCH

FALL YARD/CLOTHING & BAKE SALE

Phenix Baptist Church, 2 Fairview Avenue, West Warwick, will hold their Fall Yard/Clothing & Bake Sale on October 8 from 8AM-1PM featuring clothing, books, toys, household items, baked goods, etc. All are welcome! Donation items drop off & set up October 5 & 6 from 6:30-8PM.

EXETER GRANGE GIANT 3-DAY YARD SALE

The members of Exeter Grange will be having a Giant 3-Day Yard Sale at the Grange Hall on October 8 from 9AM-3PM, October 9 from 12-3PM ($5/bag) & October 10 from 10AM-2PM ($5/box). The Grange Hall is located at 469 Ten Rod Road (Rte. 102) in Exeter. They will have many items for sale. Please bring a jar of peanut butter for a donation to a local food bank. For more information, call Peggy at 397-8058 or 556-1723.

By Freddy Groves

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Enjoy the respite from your recent hectic schedule, but be ready to plunge into a new round of social activities. A new contact holds much potential for the future.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A trusted colleague has news that could change your perception of a cur rent workplace situation. What had seemed unfair might prove to be high ly favorable after all.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You still need to watch what you say and how you say it. What you assert as honesty, others might perceive as Crabbiness. Be patient. This difficult period clears up by the weekend.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your Royalness needs some time away from the limelight to catch up on things, whether it’s tidying up your desk or making those calls you’ve put off. You’re back in the center of things by the weekend.

VIRGO (August 23 to Septem ber 22) Honesty is the best policy, of course. But, you’ll do better at achieving your goals if you can be less aggressive and more circumspect in how you phrase your comments.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Good news: New infor mation comes your way to help you make a more informed decision on how to deal with the opportunity that has opened up for you.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) This is a good time to reinforce your self-confidence by acknowledging your own good qual ities. A lull in your social life ends by the weekend. Have fun.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to Feb ruary 18) It’s a good time to let those recently pent-up emotions flow more freely. Why not start by letting the people you care for know how you really feel about them?

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Resist offers, no matter how wellintentioned, to help with a personal decision. Only you know what must be done, and you have the emotional strength to follow through.

BORN THIS WEEK: You have a talent for getting things done. You also have a gift for bringing people togeth er in both personal and professional relationships.

Those types of debts can include those for education, disability com pensation and non-service pension, and you might have been approved for either a waiver, a compromise or an extended repayment plan, as well as the hardship suspension of debt.

These debts impact half a million veterans and sometimes can be the result of a clerical error, the veteran not being able to understand the paper work or a letter being lost in the mail.

Worse is when the error occurred when the veteran didn’t see the fine print and suddenly started receiving collection bills for debts he didn’t know he owed.

By now you might have received a letter from the VA, if you have been making payments. Don’t be afraid to open that letter. It’s likely extension information for you. Consider using it to apply for a hardship extension that will carry you to the end of the year.

If you ever received an overpayment and were told you have to pay it back, give them a call at 800-827-0648. If the money you owe results from either a pharmacy co-payment or medical care debt, instead call 866-400-1238 and talk to them.

Get to the bottom of the actual source of the debt. Did a clerk make a mis take? Did you fail to verify dependents or write in a wrong number? Do you have the canceled checks to show that you actually paid? Find out what’s wrong.

The VA has taken a number of steps over the years to help veterans saddled with VA-related debt. They canceled co-pays from April 2020 to Septem ber 2021. They changed the income to qualify for relief. They took away the Financial Status Report for hardship eligibility. And, a big deal: They cut nearly all the reports to

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27 VALLEY CREST ROAD, Coventry: Saturday, October 8, 8AM-?. Collector Lego sets (complete with boxes), clothes, shoes, keyboard organ, household, knickknacks, dishes, books, bike, frames, more! Rain date October 9.

27 KOWALIK DRIVE, West Warwick: October 8, 8AM12PM. Household, tools, fishing, many miscellaneous, some old. Rain date October 9.

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YARD SALE! Exeter

Grange Hall, 469 Ten Rod Road, Exeter. October 8, 9AM-3PM. October 9, 12PM-3PM, fill a bag $5. October 10, 10AM-2PM, fill a box $5. Please bring a jar of peanut butter for the local food bank.

452 TOWN FARM ROAD, Coventry: October 8, 9AM2PM. Rain or shine, under carport.

HUGE YARD SALE! Boone Lake, 202 East Shore Drive, Exeter: October 8 & 9, 9AM-2PM. Everything MUST go!

11 OSPREY DRIVE, Coventry: October 8, 8AM12PM. Snowmobile, suits, leather jackets, tools, crib, collectible dolls, Hess cars, action figures, weight bench, household, santas.

55 ROBINSON WAY, West Warwick: Saturday, October 8, 7AM-1PM. Off Pulaski Street.

60 WEST SHORE DRIVE, Coventry: Saturday, October 8. Multi-family, lots of good stuff. Priced to sell.

1593 MAIN STREET, West Warwick: October 8, 8AM-2PM. Rain date October 9. Large Multi Family.

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By Donna Erickson

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Make Apple-Head Puppets for Fall Fun

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at your local orchard or farmer’s market, consid er them perfect for this activity. Peel, carve and dry them for apple-head puppets. And, skip the Botox. The more wrinkles they have, the better!

Here’s the stuff you’ll need for a puppet:

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tablespoon salt

1 apple, peeled

Wooden ice-cream or craft stick

Pumpkin carving knife or paring knife

Whole cloves, apple seeds, beans or rice to fill facial features

First, stir together the lemon juice and salt in a small bowl. Roll the peeled apple in the lemon mixture until it is completely covered. Remove it and pat dry. Insert a wooden stick into the bot tom of the apple.

Hold the stick in your hand and careful ly carve out eyes, nose, ears and a mouth.

An adult may need to assist younger children with this. Poke cloves or rice into the cutouts to retain the shapes.

Dry the apple in an oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit for 4-5 hours. Leave the door slightly ajar. The fruit will harden and shrink as it dries. Or, you may partially oven-dry for an hour or two, then let it

air-dry for several days. With no oven heat at all, it will take about two weeks to dry them in a dry place, but not in direct sunlight. You will no doubt be amazed at the dramatic, shrunken transformation!

Decorate the dried apple head with colorful raffia or ribbon for hair, trinkets for the ears and nose, and painted details for the mouth and cheeks.

Gather fabric and tie, or hand-sew, around the top of the stick to make the puppet’s body and clothing. For arms, glue two extra sticks to the main stick, extending outward. Ready-made doll clothes and accesso ries can embellish the look you wish to create, too.

While you are at it, make several pup pets, such as a smiling clown, an alien or a princess. Let your kids give them names and present an apple-head puppet

show by holding onto the stick inside the clothing to maneuver the character.

TIP: When not in use, poke the main stick into a block of florist foam so that the puppets stand upright and provide a whimsical decoration for your child’s room.

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