Newport This Week - February 03, 2010

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Vol. 39, No. 5 What’s Inside

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THURSDAY, February 3, 2011

Middle School ‘Madness’

Firefighter Overtime Approved

By Tom Shevlin

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Table of Contents CALENDAR 14 CLASSIFIEDS 18 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4 CROSSWORD 17 EDITORIAL 6 NATURE 10 POLICE LOG 5 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 7 RECENT DEATHS 18 RESTAURANTS 9-14 SPORTS 16 www.Newport-Now.com Twitter.com/newportnow Facebook.com/newportnow

Maddie Lyman (left), of Gaudet Middle School girls basketball team, drives to the hoop despite the effort of Thompson Middle School’s Taylor George (#10). Thompson defeated Gaudet in this game, 31-19, advancing to the state playoff. That 1st round game was rescheduled for Feb. 3 in North Cumberland. More photos and story on page 16. (Photo by Rob Thorn)

Plans Evolving on West Main Land and Navy Wind Turbines

By Jill Connors Two public information hearings in the last two weeks have given Middletown residents information about potential developments in town: one concerning land along West Main Road; the other concerning possible locations for Navy wind turbines.

At a Jan. 20 public information hearing in Middletown Town Hall, hosted by the town’s planning board, about 50 people heard about ongoing plans for the 14-acre stretch of West Main Road from Coddington Highway to the former JFK Elementary School. Consultants from Vanasse Hangen Brustlin (VHB), land-use experts hired by the Town of Middletown, gave a presentation that included an overview of the existing area, and considerations regarding zoning, urban design, utilities, transportation, and real estate.

VHB’s preliminary recommendations include developing the land in two phases, with the first phase to possibly include retail space, and the second phase to possibly include office, residential, or municipal uses. (A copy of VHB’s presentation, “January 20, 2011 Public Meeting Presentation,” can be downloaded from the Planning Department page of the Town of Middletown’s website: http:// middletownri.com/departments/ planning.php.)

Comments from the public during the meeting included: concerns that adding retail or office space would increase traffic congestion on West Main Road; a desire to use the space

Map notes potential sites for Navy wind turbines. solely for parks and recreation; a suggestion that Middletown needs a well-defined town center; and discussion of whether a traffic roundabout at West Main and Coddington would improve or worsen traffic in the area.

In a Jan. 27 Open House at Middletown High School, hosted by Naval Station Newport, attendees viewed posters and other literature detailing the Navy’s proposed development of wind turbines on Aquidneck Island. In re-

sponse to Navy directives that all stations become more energy selfsufficient, Naval Station Newport is studying 12 possible locations to place wind turbines; several locations would be sensitive to Middletown residents, including one in the vicinity of NUWC and one near Greene Lane and Burma Road.

In conjunction with various state and federal agencies and scientific consultants, as well as its own scientists and engineers, Naval Station Newport is currently working on an Environmental Assessment report, expected to be completed this Fall.

Factors such as a bird and bat biological survey, avian radar survey, noise and shadow flicker study, marine mammal observation study, and wind study will all be considered in evaluating the 12 sites.

There will not be a wind turbine at all 12 sites; rather, the Navy is looking for some combination of wind turbines at several sites to generate approximately 9 megawatts of power, to be consumed solely by Naval Station Newport.

According to Lisa Rama, Public Affairs Officer for Naval Station Newport, the earliest time frame for actual construction of the Navy’s wind turbines would occur during Fall 2012. “At this point we are keeping the community informed as we make our way toward a definitive plan,” she said.

The next public forum regarding the West Main/Coddington plans will take place March 3, at Middletown Town Hall.

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In a split 4-3 vote, city councilors on Wednesday, Jan. 27 approved a $516,000 transfer from the city’s post employment liability trust in order to cover an over-run in firefighter overtime.

The anticipated budget shortfall stems from the previous council’s decision to underfund a line item for firefighter overtime by roughly $900,000. The action was taken as a mid-year budget adjustment, and was required by statute.

In a memo dated Nov. 23, 2010, City Manager Edward F. Lavallee told councilors, “An analysis of the FY2011 budget to date indicates that adjustments are needed to cover expenditures anticipated in excess of budget. The primary area of over expenditure is firefighter overtime. We anticipate that fire overtime will exceed the budget by $900,000.”

See Firefighter on page 3

Discussion of a ‘Smarter Pell’

By Meg O’Neil It was a full house at the Newport Public Library on Tuesday night as local architect and co-founder of Positively Newport Schools, James Asbel, presented the results of a design inquiry that he and a group of Roger Williams University architecture students conducted for the proposed Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School.

The presentation focused on two different schematic designs created over the last several weeks and how they compared to the preliminary renderings done by Cambridgebased HMFH Architects. At several points, Asbel stressed that the designs were meant to inspire questions and create enthusiasm for the new school; not controversy.

In attendance were Councilor Justin S. McLaughin, prominent local architect John Grosvenor, and several members of the Energy & Environment Commission, including Chairman, Marty Grimes.

Asbel’s PowerPoint presentation illustrated the proposed structure, and how the sustainable elements would be constructed and used. In contrast, he presented two alternative designs that he and RWU students created, that would not only meet the “green” construction standards and code, but also enhance them.

Much of Asbel’s presentation was focused on how the new Pell School could be designed so that

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(From left to right) Back Row: Andy Pratt (Parent Coach), Joseph Cordeiro, Madeline Cordeiro, Igor deVasconcelos, Ryan Lee, Tom Kowalczyk (Team Mentor), Middle Row: Alden Pratt, Daniel Pantini, Paige Dinter, Charlie Silveria, Anita Brouse (Science Teacher), Front: Alex Pratt and Caroline Swenson. Members not pictured: Henry Guo and Jenna Wamsley. (Photo by Robin Lee)

Middletown School Earns Third Place in Robotics Competition The All Saints Academy Robotics Team, The Transformers, recently competed in the Rhode Island First Lego League (FLL) competition held at Roger Williams University. Of the fifty-eight teams entered in the event, they earned the third highest scores in all three categories: Core Values, Research, and Robot.

The students, in grades four through eight, joined other nine- to fourteen-year-olds from around the state in working to solve this year’s FLL challenge: Body Forward. In addition to building a robot that could execute a predefined series of maneuvers, the teams needed to identify a current problem involving the human body and then design an innovative technological solution. Their research area was prosthetics and they worked to identify a solution to the problem that prosthetic limbs have: they are not sensitive to environmental changes like heat and moisture. The team’s research activities included interviewing RI Commissioner of Education, Deborah Gist, and visiting the NATO Combat Trauma Hospital, via Skype, in Kandahar, Afghanistan. They developed a disc, which, when attached to a prosthetic arm, would light up when the arm was exposed to heat.

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FIREFIGHTER CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Originally, the city administration had proposed including $632,113 in the budget to cover anticipated overtime costs. However, saying that it was time Newport fundamentally changed the way the city’s fire department is structured, Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin made a motion at the council’s June 23 meeting to reduce the overtime line item by $432,113, leaving just $200,000 in the current year’s budget. By September, the city had exhausted that sum. It was recommended that the city cut its allocated OPEB contribution and redirect roughly $200,000 in unanticipated tax revenue to fund the predicted shortfall.

Councilors were originally scheduled to act on the matter during their Jan. 12 meeting, however they postponed action in the hopes that a settlement with the firefighters’ union would be achieved. Instead, the administration revised their recommendation to fund the anticipated overage only through the third quarter, reducing the sum taken from the OPEB account from roughly $716,000 to $516,000.

According to Lavallee, “We anticipate that fire overtime will exceed the budget through the 3rd quarter by $700,000. It is proposed to cover the shortfall in the fire overtime account by reducing the contribution to the OPEB Trust and through some additional revenues.”

Specifically, the meals and beverage tax and hotel tax budgets would be increased by $100,000 and $150,000, respectively. The city also received $70,500 more than anticipated from the state motor vehicle phase out program, and another $78,200 in state PILOT money.

However, interest income revenue is anticipated to have a shortfall of $200,000, for a net change in revenues of $198,700. That number will be used to offset some of the increase in firefighter overtime and a projected $15,000 overage in City Clerk advertising costs.

“The balance of the funding for firefighter overtime of $516,300 will come from reducing the budgeted transfer to the OPEB Trust,” Lavallee wrote.

A majority of councilors reluctantly supported the correction. However, the decision was not without some disagreement. Several councilors said they felt like they were breaking a promise made during last year’s budget process to transfer roughly $2.2 million in school funding into the city’s Other Post Employment Benefit (OPEB) trust.

Councilwoman Jeanne-Marie Napolitano was the first to raise concerns. She asked the city’s Finance Director, Laura Sitrin, whether any of the money transferred from the school department in June would be used to pay for the overage.

Sitrin replied that indeed some of the money used in the proposal would effectively come from funds previously reallocated from the schools and earmarked for OPEB. Napolitano wondered if there would be a problem with taking the money from the city’s reserve funds instead.

“We’re looking at borrowing money for schools, roads, water, and we don’t know how much for sewers,” Sitrin said. Ensuring that the city has ample reserve funding is important, to securing the best interest rate, she said.

In June, councilors voted to approve a 2.5 percent, or $578,568, cut to school department’s operating budget which they said would be applied to the OPEB trust fund. Napolitano asked whether that money had been deposited into the OPEB account. Sitrin replied that only a portion of it had been so far.

As to why the city chose to fund the overtime account only through the third quarter, Sitrin said that there is a possibility for a settlement with the firefighters prior to the end of the fiscal year.

“Every month as we go on we have a better understanding of what our revenue is going to be,” Sitrin added.

“It just bothers me,” Napolitano said.

Councilwoman Kathryn E. Leonard agreed. “I have the same questions that Councilor Napolitano had,” she said, adding that, “I personally am not going to vote to do the wrong thing.”

Rather than reduce the OPEB account, she said the city should look at where it can find savings across departments.

Councilman Justin S. McLaughlin also said that he shared Napolitano’s concerns. But, he added, “The bottom line is we have to pay it.”

“This is an ugly situation,” McLaughlin concluded.

Mayor Stephen C. Waluk also indicated his displeasure with the options on the table, but noted that “it is a better choice than what we were considering two weeks ago.”

He also made a point to remind the council that the commitment in recent years to set up and fund a dedicated OPEB trust is a departure from previous councils.

Reducing the city’s reserve funds, he said, was a less desirable option.

“Why is it that we have these big costs?,” Waluk asked. “Because we have a firefighters contract that doesn’t work for the city.”

He also took a moment to broaden the discussion to the larger need to negotiate a better contract with the firefighters union.

“The idea is not to give in,” Waluk said. “The idea is to try to get the best fiscal deal for Newport.”

Noting that the city, police, and school departments have all reduced staffing, he continued, “What we need is a reasonable fire service.”

Napolitano, however, took issue with the proposal. “This money is there because we cut the school department budget by 2.5 percent,” she said. “I just think we’re not being true to our word.”

First Ward Councilor Charles Y. Duncan agreed, likening the move to the federal government’s raiding of Social Security. “We’re doing the same thing,” he said.

Meanwhile, Councilor Henry F. Winthrop said that he understood his fellow councilors’ concerns, but added that the right time to settle these issues is in June during the budget process, not January. He offered his reluctant support for what he described as the best option on the table.

The motion passed: 4-3, with Councilors Napolitano, Leonard and Duncan opposed.

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SCHOOL CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 it captured the optimal amount of natural light coming in from the Southern elevation. Roof shape, ventilation systems, and construction materials were shown as different alternatives to what has been presented to the public.

At the end of his presentation, before opening up to the floor for questions, Asbel concluded, “One point I’d like to throw out there; Please don’t think this as though I’m selling you one scheme over another. This is about process, curiosity and working with joy and passion and instilling that joy and passion in our kids. This is about beginning to finally ‘put on our thinking caps.’”

Opening up the floor to questions from the public, Asbel asked for a show of hands of how many

people in attendance voted for the school bond issue in November. Nearly every hand in the room lifted to the air. Several community members commented on how they felt they had not been involved in the process of designing the school. Confusion as to where the school committee and HMFH Architects are, in the design process, was a major concern.

One Newport woman spoke up saying, “At every stage on the bond we heard, ‘This is just a proposal, nothing is set in concrete – the public can discuss plans after it passes. At some point, the architect was chosen and confirmed and the plan is the plan. Somewhere along the way we were bypassed.”

With another show of hands, almost every single hand was raised

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If you were unable to attend the Feb. 1 meeting, Asbel will be speaking again on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Newport Public Library.

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NEWS BRIEFS Ceremony to Mark Rovensky Easement

Want to See Edward King House Broadway Improved? holds Fundraiser

Not every jewel of Bellevue Avenue is a mansion. With its tall trees and winding paths, Rovensky Park is a public greenspace that invites walking and quiet contemplation of the natural beauty around us.

Now, the park’s owner, the Preservation Society of Newport County, is granting a perpetual conservation easement on the park to the Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT), helping to ensure that Rovensky will remain open to the public, forever. To mark the event, the ALT is hosting a ceremonial signing of the easement document under a tent in the park on Thurs., Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Warm refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Courtney Huth at 849-2799, ext. 19 if you plan to attend.

At the regular city council meeting Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. there will be a public hearing on the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2012- Fiscal Year 2016.

Among the projects in that plan is the Broadway streetscape project. It will be the first item on the docket. Any and all city residents, businesses or concerned citizens should take advantage of this opportunity to show the support or express their concerns for the Broadway project.

The Capital Improvement Plan has been posted on the city’s Web site; www.cityofnewport.com. Each project is given an overview. The Broadway project is on page 39.

New Stewardship Appointment

Chamber Meetings

The Aquidneck Land Trust proudly announces the selection of its new Stewardship Director, Sophia DeMaio, who will officially begin her work with us on February 14.

Sophia comes to us from Maine.

She received her Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies from Bates College and her Master of Environmental Science from the University of Maine. Sophia has worked as a Stewardship Coordinator for a collaborative of three land trusts in the Portland area and also as a Project Assistant for another land trust in Maine.

Garden Club Meetings Resume The Portsmouth Garden Club will hold its January/February meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Atria Aquidneck Place. The meeting will include voting for three members for the Nomination Committee and selection of the Newport Flower Show Entry committee. Michael Steven Ford, M.S., M.A., owner of Apollo Herbs, herbalist and natural product chemist, will be the guest speaker. The topic is “Herbs for the Immune System and Winter Health.”

n HR Roundtable “Create a New Employee Orientation Program,” presented by Bob Nula, HR Director, St. George’s School, Wednesday, Feb. 9, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. HR Roundtables are sponsored by Health Services Administrators. n “Increase Your Sales up to 37% in 2011,” presented by Rick Nagele of Advantage Marketing Information, Thursday, Feb.10, 8 - 10 a.m. n Women In Business Brown Bag Luncheon sponsored by BankNewport Wednesday, Feb. 17, noon 1:00 p.m.

For more information on all events, see www.NewportChamber.com. To attend an event, register online or call 847-1608. Unless noted, all events are free for members and $25 for non-members. All events will be held at the Newport County Chamber of Commerce office, 35 Valley Rd., Middletown.

The Edward King House Senior Center will hold a kitchen fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 10 for the replacement of kitchen equipment.

The King House serves as a RI State meal site Monday - Friday and the refrigerators are in need of replacing. The fundraiser goal is $2,500.

The evening includes a cocktail hour with strolling musician at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and followed by a performance at 7 p.m.

by Sneak Peek Productions, “Crime and Punishment,” a hilarious look at Victorian Era crimes and their interesting punishments. After the performance, dessert will be served.

Tickets are $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Donations toward the project are welcomed. Call the Center at 846-7426 for tickets, there will be no ticket sales at the door.

Put Your Web Site or Blog to Work Are you trying to figure out how to make money from your Web site or blog? Find out how at a free seminar at Christie’s restaurant on Feb. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. Speaker Julia Scott, who blogs about money-saving tips at BargainBabe.com, will discuss strategies to maximize the earning potential of your blog.

Newport Interactive Marketers is hosting the event, which also includes professional photographer Scott Indermaur. Indermaur will be available from 6 to 7 p.m. to update social-media profile photos. ($20 donation requested for a photo session; register at newportinteractivemarketers8.eventbrite.com.)

Black History Exhibit Celebrate Crustacean Newport Public Library will host “Black History Art Exhibit Display”, Nation featuring portrait drawings by Estella Miller Feb. 7-18 during the library’s open hours. The exhibit will feature a special salute to Barack Obama, Martin Luther King Jr., and Rosa Parks, as well as a historical tribute to civil rights activists and abolitionist heroes.

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Feb. 13 is Discovery Day at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium. From 2-4 p.m. there will be special activities and a performance from the award-winning Tandem Tellers. Activities include discovering what types of crustaceans live in Narragansett Bay, why the spider crab so special, and making a lobster hat at the craft table.

The aquarium is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

A Public Forum on Long Term Care

Part of a continuing series to educate the community

Wednesday, February 9th 6:30pm King House Ballroom Panel includes representatives from: Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Atria Aquidneck Place Assisted Living Facility Living Well in Newport Child & Family Estate Planning Attorney Representatives for Long Term Care Insurance

This is an excellent opportunity to explore options available in long term care, to better understand the role of each and how to best prepare yourself or a family member.

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Dear Federico, My father brought this figure back from Europe after WWII. He traded it for a package of cigarettes in Vienna. The mark looks like a “W” and it says “Austria”. Who made it and what is it worth? — Curious Dear Curious, Europe, just after the war, was pretty devastated and a package of cigarettes could go a long way! You father’s barter of a pack costing about .35¢ has realized quite a profit. Your figure was made by Wiener Werkstatte Keramik in Austria. Dating around 1910. This figure should be about 14” tall and has a current value of between $1,400 and $1,600. Its highest value would be back in Austria.

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DAR Chapter To Hold Spaghetti Dinner Set In April, 2011, the Emmanuel Meeting Church Vestry will sponsor its fifth The Aquidneck Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next regular monthly meeting in the lounge at Blenheim Newport on Valley Road in Middletown on Tuesday February 8 at 7 p.m.

The program will consist of a talk presented by Harle H. Tinney about Belcourt Castle. The group’s Jan. meeting was a breakfast at the Officers Club on the Newport Naval Base followed by a tour the Naval War College Museum.

The Chapter is a merger of three Island chapters; the William Ellery Chapter, the Colonel William Barton Chapter, and the Major William Taggart Chapter. The chapters merged into the Aquidneck Island Chapter in 2001. Membership is open to any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month.

For information contact, Barbara Simmons, Regent, at 849-2629.

Horse Play on Bellevue For the admission price of a bale of hay, $7, Design Newport at 121 Bellevue Ave. invites the public to a benefit for Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary on Feb. 12 from 5 – 8 p.m. There will be wine, hors d’oeuvres and lots of “horse play.”

For more information, contact Design Newport at 848-9900 or Horse Play at 294-3565 or by email at horseplayri@msn.com

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mission trip to the Gulf Coast to help with the recovery and rebuilding efforts. Seventeen volunteers are scheduled to work for Habitat for Humanity, New Orleans during the week of April 16. Since Hurricane Katrina, thanks to the hard work and generosity of 100,000 volunteers and thousands more who donated to their building efforts, over 300 families have achieved their dreams of homeownership.

The Vestry has also established a Companion Parish Relationship with St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, New Orleans. Emmanuel Church Vestry and parishioners are committed to helping the people in New Orleans who are still suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Rita and the Gulf Coast oil spill.

A Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit the trip will be held at Sardella’s Restaurant on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 4 - 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 per child (age 12 and under). The dinner includes a salad, pasta with meat sauce, and cannoli (drinks are not included). All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the trip. For information or to purchase tickets call 662-7839 or the church office at 847-0675.

Coffee Hour with NTW Join some of the Newport This Week staff at The People’s Café on Thames St. on Friday morning, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss the latest happenings in Newport. Got any news tips for us? How about an idea for a story you’d like to see in Newport This Week or Newport-Now. com? Then get out of the cold and come meet up for what we hope can be a regular weekly meeting!

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During the period, from Monday, Jan. 24 to Monday, Jan. 31 the Newport Police Dept. responded to 318 calls. Of that, 155 were motor vehicle related; there were 123 motor vehicle violations issued and 32 accidents.

The police also responded to 4 separate incidents of vandalism, 3 animal complaints, 5 noise complaints and 3 home/business alarm calls.

In addition, 18 arrests were made for the following violations: n Four arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n Three arrests were made for domestic simple assault. n Two arrests were made for driving with a revoked license. n Two arrests were made for DUI. n One arrest was made for animal restraint. n One arrest was made for illegal possession of weapons. n One arrest was made for breaking and entering. n One arrest was made for viloating a no contact order n One arrest was made for possession of marijauna. n One arrest was made for an outstanding warrant. n One arrest was made for 11 counts of theft of motor vehicles.

Do You Want To Be In Movies?

The major local source for casting for films shot in Rhode Island is LDI Casting. They are always looking for talent. Once on their email list, you are notified about upcoming filming and venues around the state. Both union and non-union actors are being sought for film, television, voice-over and live performances. It is easy to register, just go to: www.ldicasting.net/index. htm and follow the links to the register pages. Casting credits include “Evening,” “27 Dresses,” “Dan in Real Life,”“Underdog,”“Something About Mary,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Brotherhood,” “House Rules,” and “Empire State.”

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Preservation Society Receives Grant The Preservation Society of Newport County has received a grant of $100,000 from the van Beuren Charitable Foundation of Newportto study the condition of Hunter House (c.1748), a landmark Georgian Colonial house located on Washington Street along Newport’s historic waterfront.

Music at St. Peter’s The public is invited to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, on Feb. 5 for acoustic guitar and vocal music.

Two performers scheduled to appear will be, Bill Cardoza, who plays guitar and sings traditional country music, and, Shannon Scott, a performer of blues, jazz and folk music. His acoustic flair focuses on the genre of Van Morrison’s timeless tunes. The program will be emceed my Matt Hagerty.The event will take place at 7 p.m. $5 donation at the door will include hot drinks and desserts.

Speaker Series The Middletown Historical Society has announced its winter and spring Speaker Series schedule. On Feb. 13, Robert Cvornyek will present “Black Baseball in Rhode Island – Race and Sport: the Integration of Baseball in Rhode Island” in the Community Room of the Middletown Police Station, 123 Valley Road from 2-4 p.m. On March 13, Michael Allen will discuss “The Middletown Police Department – An Historical Perspective” and then on April 10, John. G. Doll will talk about “The History of Saint George’s School”.

All events welcome a $5 donation.

February Camp The City of Newport Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the February Vacation Camp for boys and girls in grades 1-5 only. Camp takes place Feb. 2125, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cost is $95. For more information, call 845-5800 or stop by 35 Golden Hill Street. Pre-registration is required.

MLK Center Calls For Volunteers The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is in need of volunteers to help with various programs and projects. Food pantry volunteers, mentors, tutors, middle school workshop facilitators, clerical help, groups looking for a service project, and grant writing volunteers are needed. To help out, or for more information, please call or email Jeanine Richardson, volunteer coordinator at 846-4828 or jrichardson@mlkccenter.org

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General Assembly Highlights Here are the highlights from news and events that took place in the General Assembly this week.

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n Bill to establish Health Benefit Exchange President of the Senate, M. Teresa Paiva Weed (DDist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) has introduced legislation to establish a Health Benefit Exchange, a marketplace where small businesses and individuals can learn about insurance options and available subsidies. Exchanges are intended to expand health care coverage, improve the quality of coverage, increase competition and transparency and reduce costs. n Bill to guide land use for I-195 area The seven members of the Providence Senate delegation have introduced legislation to guide the sale, transfer and conveyance of land becoming available for development as a result of the relocation of I-195.

The goal of the bill is to ensure the reclaimed land is used primarily to support the growth of a knowledge-based economy, due to its direct proximity to universities, hospitals and medical schools. The bill was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, Providence, North Providence) and co-sponsored by the other members of the Providence Senate delegation. n Comprehensive sex offender bill introduced Legislation has been introduced in the House to set sex offender registration and notification requirements in Rhode Island, move the responsibility of sex offender registry to the State Police and replace the current offender tier assessment system with an offense-based tier system. n Bill introduced to give AG, police stronger tools to attack Internet child porn Rep. Peter Martin (D-Dist. 75, Newport), in conjunction with the Rhode Island State Police, has introduced legislation (2011-H 5093) to give law enforcement more tools and power in the fight against Internet child pornography. The legislation would, among other things, give the State Police and other law enforcement agencies administrative subpoena power to obtain information from Internet service providers relative to the distribution or storage of child pornography. n Rep. Walsh bill would provide info on whether tax breaks are benefiting state Rep. Donna M. Walsh (D-Dist. 36, Charlestown, Westerly, New Shoreham and South Kingstown) has filed legislation to require the disclosure to the state of information about jobs, salaries and benefits created by companies receiving six corporate tax breaks from the state. The bill would amend previous reporting requirements to allow the Division of Taxation to access information about jobs created by companies receiving tax breaks from the state so legislators can see whether the state really is benefiting from the investment.

Local Resident Promoted by Bank Brooke Darcy, a Citizens Bank branch manager at the Newport Stop & Shop Branch, has been promoted to Officer. Darcy joined Citizens in 2004. She is a graduate of Salve Regina University and resides in Middletown.

n Proposal to raise exclusion on estate tax Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) has introduced legislation that would help make Rhode Island’s tax structure more competitive with other states’ by raising the point at which an inheritance becomes subject to the estate tax. The bill would hike the exclusion to $1.5 million. n Bill to eliminate minimum business corporation tax Sen. Nicholas D. Kettle (R-Dist. 21, Coventry, Foster, Scituate) has introduced legislation that would eliminate the $500 minimum business corporation tax.

All eight members of the Senate Republican caucus signed on to the bill as cosponsors and named the elimination of the business corporation tax as one of their top priorities for this legislative session. n Ucci calls for joint nomination of governor, lieutenant governor Rep. Stephen R. Ucci (D-Dist. 42, Johnston, Cranston) has introduced legislation allowing for the joint nomination of the offices of governor and lieutenant governor. The bill would place a question before voters to amend the state constitution and authorize the merging of the two offices. n Legislators call for compulsory school attendance to age 18 Legislation has been introduced in the House to require compulsory school attendance until the age of 18, changing current law that requires attendance to age 16. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Joseph M. McNamara (D-Dist. 19, Warwick, Cranston) and co-sponsored by Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) and Rep. John A. Savage (R-Dist. 65, East Providence). n Legislators propose security at polls In an effort to prevent voter intimidation and other violations of election laws, Sen. Paul W. Fogarty (DDist. 23, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield) and Rep. Cale P. Keable (D-Dist. 47, Burrillville, Glocester) have introduced legislation to require the Board of Elections to provide a uniformed police officer at all polling places. n Senate confirms gubernatorial appointments The Senate voted to approve Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s nominations of three individuals to head administration offices. The Senate voted unanimously to approve the appointments of Richard A. Licht as Director of the Department of Administration, Rosemary Booth Gallogly as Director of the Department of Revenue and Ashbel T. Wall II to continue as Director of the Department of Corrections.

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OPINION

Who Is That Conscientious Shoveler?

After the season’s many recent snowstorms, it is likely that everyone has wielded a shovel to scoop those white flakes or that icy slush. In the image above, the Newport City Manager, Ed Lavallee, gets “hands-on” with a shovel and helped to clear the crosswalk in front of City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 28.

Since winter is not officially over until March 19, and, the piles of snow continue to mount along the streets, on the sidewalks and in driveways, we encourage residents and businesses to do their best to keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians.

For those who do not have off-street spots for their vehicle during parking bans, city council member Charles Duncan recently gave a reminder to those at a Broadway neighborhood meeting that residents can take their cars to the Visitors Bureau parking garage, free of charge.

If your parked car remains plowed in on a city street , it will be an arduous task to shovel out. Be a “good neighbor,” help dig it out as soon as possible. And, please be mindful that when you are looking for a curbside parking space later, especially in residential neighborhoods someone, maybe even a senior citizen, spent hours clearing the asphalt in front of their home.

To paraphrase Mark Twain, “Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Justice Shall Prevail To the Editor: As you might have heard, Newport resident, Ken Dooley has written a play about, John Gordon, the last man who was executed in Rhode Island.

It is playing at the newly renovated Park Theatre in Cranston each Friday and Saturday evening at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m. until the Feb. 27.

John Gordon was a 29-year-old immigrant who had been in this country for only 3 months when he was accused of this crime.

Many historians believe that, in the execution of John Gordon, the State executed an innocent man.

Last weekend a group of more than 50 people went in a bus from Hibernian Hall to see the play. We had a great evening.

Please take the opportunity to see this play while it is available.

Meanwhile, the House Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing to review the facts of the case.

The objective is to convince the General Assembly to exonerate John Gordon and to send a request to Governor Chaffe for a pardon.

Please remember: Justice has no statute of limitations!

Rep. Peter Martin RI House District 75

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Words should heal, not wound When Gabrielle Giffords said in an MSNBC interview, “When people do that, they have to realize that there are consequences to that action”, she was referring to campaign posters reflecting her targeted district in the crosshairs of a gun.

Those who wish to downplay the importance of words, tell us that this was just a harmless metaphor with no real effect on the killer. I beg to differ. Those words and others like them do have consequences, especially when they contribute to an explosive atmosphere. On January, 8, among others, we lost beautiful Christina-Taylor Green, the nine-year-old who loved democracy. She was at a town meeting to greet her heroine, Congresswoman Giffords, and to exercise her right to freedom of speech.

Having had an avid interest in politics from the years of John F. Kennedy through John McCain, I believe in freedom of speech. I choose my candidates by their approach to problems rather than specific issues. When I chose John McCain I did so because he

seemed by his words, a thoughtful man, with a depth of experience to bring to office. My friends tend to be more issue oriented and we argue all sides. Free discussion can soften an extreme and that result strengthens the whole democracy.

Lately, though, things have gotten out of hand. I’ve heard talk radio, seen web bloggers, and others.

I read about fundraisers inviting people to shoot M-16 rifles. I have not, until now, thought of this type of nonsense as anything except extreme, poorly thought out, offthe-wall ideas which are laughable rather than thought provoking.

Imagine my surprise when I heard a friend taking this vitriol seriously, agreeing with it, and, worse, applying her imagination to the already inflammatory words, and spreading this pollution to anyone who’ll listen.

There are more and more people like my friend and it’s time for the rest of us to set things straight before another child meets Christina’s fate. No one should be contributing to violence-inciting rhet-

Request for Equal Space

Winter Blues Bash Exceeds Expectation

To the Editor: I am very upset by your choice of articles on your front page Jan. 20: “Local Group Pushes for Gay Marriages”. Why is this article considered front page news? I think “Improvement Planned for Fort Adams”; “Snow Budget”; “Reshaping Middletown” articles to be much more news worthy.

If you choose to support this agenda, I would like to see equal space, content and attention by the “National Organization for Marriage”.

Thank you for listening.

Jeanne Sommers Middletown

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To the Editor: Middletown Education Collaborative (MEC) would like to send sincere thanks to the many businesses and individuals who have contributed to our highly successful fundraising efforts for the Winter Blues Bash. A huge thanks to MEC’s major sponsor for 2010, People’s Credit Union who is dedicated to funding educational programs. We are also proud to have this year MEC’s corporate sponsorship with Phoenix Bulk Carriers, Diageo, Newport Athletic Club and Viti Mercedes Benz and thank each of them for supporting MEC in raising funds for enrichment programs and activities for the Middletown Public Schools.

On Jan. 14, MEC’s first annual Winter Blues Bash was held at Ochre Court and it exceeded all fundraising expectations. Many thanks go out to Johanna Mancivalano of Salve Regina University and April Fernandes and the fine staff at Sodexo for a wonderfully managed event, and to Cris Offenberg, MEC President, Kimberly Little, MEC Vice President and Kevin Buck, Board member, who all co-chaired the event and have worked tirelessly with the help of the entire board of directors to pull this event togeth-

oric and calling it the exercise of free speech. Politicians, writers, talk show hosts, and others in the public eye have a responsibility to think before they speak. A politician’s metaphor can be a call to arms for an unstable mind. Naïve, over-imaginative, and deranged minds are susceptible to the glorification of guns and violence. Combine that with free and easy access to firearms and there will be another assassin.

What does this escalating explosive climate say about those of us who ignore it? We are guilty, too. Silence is acquiescence. We, as citizens, must discourage such discourse wherever we find it. We must watch our words, and equally important, we must watch others’ speech, too, and respond accordingly. Let’s strive for what President Obama suggested at Tucson. Let’s demand from everyone - “words that heal, not words that wound” and we can become the democracy that Christina thought we were.

Patricia Healey Newport

er in three short months. We realize that area businesses and professionals are asked to help many worthwhile causes, and so we especially thank the following donors and sponsors: Goode Spirit Liquors, AAA of New England, Aquidneck Chiropractic, Chris Electric, Johnny’s Getty Service, Chicago Title, YMCA, Celebrity Series, Boston Bruins, Providence Bruins, Trinity Repertoire Theater, Roger Williams Zoo, Shaws, Edible Arrangements of Newport, Jason & Co., Joe Rocco, Michael Miller, Rosemary O’Carroll, Toner Electric, Team One Newport/ The Embroidery Team and Patagonia on Thames Street, Dr. Jeffrey Falcon Chiropractic, Liana Ferreira Fenton, Newport County Contractors Association, Nicky’s Music, Olympic Physical Therapy, Robotic and Technical Team of Newport, Silva, Thomas, Martland, & Offenberg, Saccuci Honda.

MEC appreciates the continued support from the community; our teachers, administrators and parents, and we hope to see you all at the annual MEC Family Beach Party and Duck Race Raffle, at Third Beach on Thursday, July 7 at 5p.m., where the lucky DUCK winner will receive $1,000. For more information, visit www.mecmec.org.

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Finding the Redwood As I walked in the door, I could smell the history. That unmistakable scent of old books, worn leather, and aged wood. I took off my coat, hung up my scarf, stowed my gloves, and entered the Rovensky Delivery Room. I have lived in or around Newport for more than fifteen years, and this was the first time I had stepped foot in the Redwood Library and Athenaeum. Why had it taken me so long to enter this jewel of our fair city?

Sandy Nesbitt is a distinguished local photographer, whose work has appeared in National Geographic Adventurer, Outside, and Men’s Journal among many others. FlyAaron ing Kites, a local PHANEUF non-profit created by graduates of Salve Regina University, invited Nesbitt to travel to their orphanage in Kinangop, Kenya and accompany their adventure travel team up the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.

The large-hearted staff at Flying Kites hoped he would accept their invitation, make images, and show others what he saw. Upon Nesbitt’s safe return to Newport, in late summer of 2010, he was asked to share his story, part of Redwood’s Program Lecture Series. Earlier this month, Nesbitt presented images and stories of his time spent with resilient adults and children full of life and love, despite their proximity to despair, along with his epic trek to the roof of Africa. I have long admired Nesbitt’s photography, and also hold high respect for the efforts of the Flying Kites organization. It seemed an ideal excuse, not that I needed one, to finally visit the Redwood.

“I’m not terribly surprised to hear you have lived in Newport for so long, and had never visited the library,” said Elaine Bunnell, Technical Services Library Assistant and Tour Manager. “We realize that Newport is full of historical gems. For that we are lucky, but it also means the small cultural institutions must work very hard to attract attention.”

As my friend and local businessperson Trip Wolfskehl recently said, “small organizations must fight to earn precious cultural bandwidth.

People are busy and our weekends are short. Too often we fall back on what we know, rather than set out and explore new experiences.” Bunnell added, “thankfully, the library has always attracted kindly, generous souls who have ensured the institution remain a vibrant place of curiosity and learning.”

This past week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mrs. Bunnell and Ms. Beth Watson, Director of Institutional Advancement. We chatted about the library’s history and connection to many important figures in America’s past. “Frankly,” said Watson, “it is quite special that Newport is home to the oldest lending library in the entire country. Eager

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Nearly every nook and cranny of the building, along with most of its contents, are wrapped with an interesting story of birth and survival.

The land, which sits on the corner of Bellevue and Redwood avenues, was a gift of Henry Collins. In 1934, the library acquired additional property – the corner lot at Bellevue and Old Beach Road – through an acquisition made possible through a bequest of Mary H. Tompkins. Designed by Peter Harrison, America’s first architect, the original structure is widely considered one of the most significant surviving public buildings from the Colonial period. The founding group of fortysix men, led by Abraham Redwood, purchased 751 titles. All were used books procured through a dealer in London. “The titles are a reflection of the interests and tastes of men of education and enlightenment during the eighteenth century.

Books on philosophy, religion, and architecture dominated the collection. Mr. Redwood was also a practical man, however, and requested books on agriculture, farming techniques, and home repair.” Bunnell did point out that one piece of fiction made the list, “The History of The Adventures of Joseph Andrews and of his friend Mr. Abraham Adams,” by Henry Fielding.

Over more than 260 years, the library’s footprint has expanded, and the collection has grown to contain more than 155,000 volumes. “Along with our terrific selection of books, magazines and newspapers, we have events for all ages. Our programming is robust and ever changing to reflect the passions of our members,” says Watson. “Much of what we offer is also available to the general public.

We want as many people as possible to experience our beautiful library. It exists to be used, to help minds grow.” she continued. “We are so proud of our incredible history and hope our stewardship provides generations to come with the joy of books, reading, and learning something new.”

Whether it was insecurity or simply laziness, I’m disheartened to admit it took me fifteen years to “find” the Redwood. We are so blessed to

live in a place of such beauty and history. There are treasures galore, waiting, and deserving of our attention. I am glad I decided to go to Nesbitt’s lecture. It was high time I crossed that aged threshold entering a unique piece of our citys shared history.

The Redwood is open to the public most days of the week.

Tours are available and may be arranged by contacting the library staff. Yearly membership fees start as low as $25 for youth, $100 for a family. There are also shareholder positions available. Proprietors (or shareholders) own a stake in the library and are eligible to vote at annual meetings. Contact Beth Watson or Elaine Bunnell should you have any questions. You can also visit their website to see, read, and learn more: www.RedwoodLibrary. org. Don’t wait fifteen years, like I did. Make plans to visit soon.

Aaron and his wife, Lisa, have lived in Newport for nine years. A 2001 graduate of URI, Aaron is a freelance writer, bike messenger, drummer, and lover of books.

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Great Decisions Seminar Series The Newport Council of International Visitors has rescheduled its Great Decisions Series kickoff for Wednesday, Feb. 9. The reception will begin at 7 p.m. at the Newport Elks Lodge and will include an overview of the seminar topics and program. All are welcome The 2011 Great Decisions series topics are “The Caucasus,” “Rebuilding Haiti,” “U.S. National Security,” “The Horn of Africa,” “Responding to the Financial Crisis,” “Germany Ascendant,” “Sanctions and Nonproliferation” and “Global Governance.”

The first seminar will be “The Caucasus” on February 23, at 7 p.m., in the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. Dr. Nikolas Gvosdev, of the Naval War College, will present. Dr. Gvosdev joined the NWC National Security Decision Making faculty in 2008 and teaches the National Security Policy Analysis and Policy Making and Process courses. A former Rhodes Scholar, he writes extensively on U.S. foreign policy and international politics, especially as they affect Russia and its neighbors.

The Foreign Policy Association began the Great Decisions Series in 1954 as a vehicle to address critical foreign policy issues affecting America and the world.

Each year, participants examine the facts of global issues and their impact on the United States.

The premise of the series is that agreement on issues is not necessary, but that participation in the discussion is. Since its inception, millions of Americans have participated in the Great Decisions Series in churches, libraries and schools across the country. For more information, call 847-5196 or 847-9992.

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ARCHI•TEXT ’The Art of Architecture’ at the Newport Art Museum The Art Association of Newport was founded in 1912 by a group of artists and intellectuals who wished to gather “for the purpose of promoting and exhibiting fine arts and fostering arts education within the community.” By 1916, the group was able to acquire the JNA Griswold House at 76 Bellevue Avenue. This grand building was designed by Richard Morris Hunt upon returning in 1864 from France where he was the first American-born graduate of the École des Beaux Arts – the most Ross important school CANN of architecture of its time. The Griswold House is often credited as the first freestanding work of architecture by Hunt, who would become perhaps the most notable and celebrated architect of the last half of the nineteenth century. This important building provides insights into later projects like The Breakers and the Metropolitan Museum in New York, which are renowned around the world.

The style of the house was novel, and it is occasionally described as the first structure in the “Stick Style”—perhaps one of the earliest efforts by an American to design in a style that was highly original and neither purely imitative of European precedents, nor completely practically-minded. Today, it is not only the home of the Newport Art Museum, which grew out of the Art Association, but arguably the most important work in their extensive collection of New England art and sculpture.

When the Art Association of Newport first acquired the building in 1916, it was still owned by descendants of the same family that originally built it fifty years earlier. Over the years, this building was not just a gathering place but also a place, where art classes were taught and art was displayed. In 1920 the campus underwent its first expansion with the completion of the Cushing Gallery, designed by the noted firm of Delano and Aldrich. This was to be the first of a, more or less, continual upgrading of the facilities as the organization continued to evolve and grow over the years.

“The Art of Architecture and Design,” which will be displayed in the Studio Gallery at the Newport Art Museum from Jan. 29 through March 13, is the annual show of works created by or owned by members of the Architectural Forum.

(Photos by Laurie Warner) In 1991 the size of the Cushing Gallery was more than doubled. Later in the decade, a new school building was built to relieve the house from the wear and tear of classes and from 2001 to 2004 the Griswold House was renovated by digging under the entire structure to create a full basement. The slate roof was replaced so that the outside of the building would be historically accurate but also weathertight.

In the same way that the building evolved, the organization and the constituencies it served also continued to change. What began in 1912 as a group of intellectuals, artists and summer colonists has evolved to serve the entire community on a year-round basis. Last year, the Newport Art Museum held more than two dozen exhibitions, offered more than two hundred classes and hosted numerous lectures and events. As new art forms became popular, new groups sprang up within the museum community to accommodate their interests. In 1988, the Photographers’ Guild was founded, and this group continues to host monthly meetings in the Ilgenfritz Gallery, the museum’s large open space that is frequently used for lectures. In 2006, the Newport Architectural Forum was founded by a group of architects, designers, and others who have a special love for the building arts. They set out to celebrate not just the museum’s ar-

chitectural structures, but also the community of magnificent buildings that exists here in Newport.

“The Art of Architecture and Design,” comprises three types of work: historical architectural documents; art inspired by architecture; and art employed in the creation of architecture. On one hand, the exhibition demonstrates visually what architects and designers do and frames their efforts in the context of the fine arts, where the disciplines of architecture and design have traditionally resided. On the other hand, the exhibition reminds the viewer that architecture is the sculpture in which we live and work, and inspires us to think about the transient qualities of architecture.

The Grand Opening of the show is on Feb. 4, from 5-7 p.m.

As is demonstrated in the exhibition, architects and designers use myriad tools to conceive, refine and communicate their ideas so that they can be studied, reviewed and communicated. This is an exciting time in design professions because of the wide variety of techniques employed; some individuals are

working in the same technique of plan and elevation that was invented five hundred years ago, during the Italian Renaissance, while others are using the most up-to-date computers and software to design and coordinate complex parts and pieces into three-dimensional computer animations.

Living amidst a treasure trove of architectural monuments that exists here in Newport, local residents might easily become complacent as to the beauty and importance of the buildings that surround them.

Similarly, many think of architecture and design as pragmatic professions dedicated to creating solutions to building problems. This exhibition is a reminder that architecture is, indeed, a fine art, worthy of being studied in a museum setting, and also that important buildings (like the JNA Griswold House) are central to the history of American design.

Ross Sinclair Cann, AIA, LEED AP, is an historian, educator and practicing architect living and working in Newport. He is a former board member of the Newport Art Museum.

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FROM THE GARDEN

Seed! It’s for the Birds!

By Cynthia Gibson We’ve had a few storms and our landscapes, decks, or backyards look like lovely winter wonderlands.

Besides the plunging temperatures and the creak underfoot from the crunchy snow, reflections upon the smaller creatures of nature come to mind. Our winter birds need food as the seeds in our gardens, or weeds for that matter, have either dried or rotted. A simple ‘squirrelproof’ birdfeeder brings chirping and life to a somewhat winter Finnish landscape.

I am a winter ‘bird tender’. There are four feeders in four different areas in the backyard. I have a daily concert of bird chirps, squabbles, and territorial calls; all the same, birds bring the winter landscape to life.

Birdfeeders really need to be matched as to the birds you want to attract. The best feeders take a top spot on top of a tall pole. The higher the pole, the more you will discourage cats and squirrels from invading the feeding area, for obvious reasons!

Squirrels, by the way, can be fed, but they prefer corn and whole peanuts in the shell. It’s best to keep their feeding area far from the birdfeeders, as squirrels will eat all of your bird food. Squirrels are simply piggy little creatures. I think they’re becoming lazy or forgot where they buried their nuts!

Watching birds is entertaining.

One really has the opportunity to view the pecking order of birds, within their flock. Each bird has its very own habits, likes and dislikes, much like people. They have a respectful code to which they all adhere. ‘Might is Right’! The larger birds easily take over the smaller ones, so feed and feeders are most important.

As for birdfeeders, the Duncraft Company makes some of the finest birdfeeders for all sizes of birds in America. They have a huge variety of ‘squirrel-proof’ feeders. Many of the feeders are in a cage, so the smaller birds can get it, and the larger ones cannot.

As for the larger birds, like Blue Jays they are not afraid of squirrels at all and prefer their feed scattered on the ground or on a raised tray. Your feeders will attract beautiful Cardinals, the bluest of Blue Jays, delightful Black-Capped Chickadees, and a host of Sparrows and Wrens. Tufted Nuthatches are so demure, and coy, they are quick fly-by visitors to the feeder, unlike the sparrows who gather to feed in large squadrons for an hour at a time.

Birdfeeders are manufactured in dozens of styles to suit all tastes.

The best places to buy your birdseed and feeders are right on this Island. Home Depot in Middletown has an ongoing selection yearround, as does the Newport Hardware Store. Agway in Portsmouth had the largest selection of feeders and wild birdseed. Wal-Mart also has a few good birdfeeders, and seed, as well. Ocean State Job Lot in Middletown is your best buy for seed in fortypound bags!

As for storing the seed, buy small plastic garbage cans with snap-on lids and pour the seed into the cans. If you do not do this you will be feeding mice. Bad The Downy idea!

Woodpecker What do our feeds on suet. winter birds like to eat?

The number one bestseller is Black Oil Sunflower seeds. This is a favorite among all winter birds. The common seed ‘mixes’ that are suggested for feeding the birds during the winter is just fine. Birds are not that fussy. The larger birds like jays and cardinals also prefer whole nuts. They eat almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, and cashews. There is no suggestion here that you buy fancy nuts in a jar at the grocers! Birds do not like salt or ‘beer’ nuts. Some birdseed is flavored with cherry or anise, and some of the mixtures include more millet, others include

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The square-hanging wire birdfeeders hold suet. Suet is a true favorite of the Downy Woodpecker. This bird is half monkey. It is so agile, and holds itself upright as it pecks away at suet, filled with nuts and berries. Kaytee is a seed company that has excellent suet and seed bells to hang in trees or on a feeding pole. These are available at the aforementioned stores. The Suet Square is the ‘energy bar’ for birds! It has fat, nutritious berries, cherries, raisins, nuts, and some even include peanut butter in the mix.

There is a solution for those of you who do not want to sweep up sunflower hulls in the spring: hullless, huskless seed, meaning the seeds are simply eaten whole, with no cracking and shell residue on the ground.

Placing your feeder on a terrace is far better than placing a pole in your lawn. Birds will peck down to the soil for just one kernel of corn and ruin your lawn.

The birds will get to know you once you start to feed them. It is a commitment to feed birds, but a very nice and appreciated commitment. Seeing these colorful creatures throughout the winter, right outside of your window will be joy.

Once you start feeding birds, it is best to continue through nesting time in the spring. Your reward will not only be getting closer to Nature, and you can truly learn their patterns, habits, interaction with other birds. It’s all quite charming.

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Naval Community Briefs

NATURE Helping Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles

By Jack Kelly

Naval War College to Change Hands

Eight Bells Lecture

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead recently announced that Rear Adm. James ‘Phil’ Wisecup will be relieved as president of the Naval War College by Rear Adm. John N. Christenson. The change of command ceremony is scheduled for March 30.

Rear Adm. Wisecup has been nominated by President Obama for appointment to the rank of vice admiral and assignment as Inspector General, Department of the Navy, Washington. He has been serving as the 52nd NWC president since Nov. 6, 2008.

Rear Adm. Christenson currently serves as president, Board of Inspection and Survey, in Norfolk, Va. A 1981 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, he is the fourth of six sons of a Navy Skyraider pilot and a Navy nurse. He is a Naval War College alumnus and graduated first in his College of Naval Command and Staff class in March 1993.

The Naval War College Museum’s Eight Bells Lecture Series will continue Thursday, Feb. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. at the museum. Professor Hal M. Friedman will be discussing his latest book, “Digesting History: The U.S. Naval War College, the Lessons of World War II, and Future Naval Warfare, 1945–1947,” a study on the Naval War College’s contribution to strategic thought during the first critical postwar years and the formulation of Containment. Friedman, associate chair of the Department of History at Henry Ford Community College in Dearborn, MI, has written numerous books on U.S. national security policy in the post-WW II Pacific. The lecture is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. Visitors without a DoD decal/ID card should request access at time of reservation. To reserve, call 841-2101 at least one working day prior to event.

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Recently, the Mystic Aquarium held a First Responder Training Class for the Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Program, at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge’s Visitor’s Center. The thirty-two local residents who attended were an eclectic group, ranging from students to retirees from all around Newport County.

Their common goal is to become “episodic volunteers”, who will assist the Aquarium staff in the event of a stranded animal, on an “on-call” basis.

Skip Graf, a Mystic Aquarium staff member, directed the twohour class with enthusiasm and shared some humorous, anecdotal stories. He told the participants that as volunteers, “you will have a direct and important impact on our success in accomplishing our mission.” Graf also stated that the mission of the aquarium, through the Sea Research Foundation, is “to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research, and exploration.”

As the class continued, Graf explained how the laws of the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, (MMPA), and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 directly affect the work of the volunteers. The MMPA protects all whales, dolphins, and seals and makes it illegal to touch, feed, disturb, harass, hunt, capture or kill marine mammals without a federal permit. The MMPA defines a stranding as: 1) Any dead marine mammal on the shore or in the water, 2) A live mammal on the shore, unable to return to the water, 3) A live marine mammal that is on shore, and in need of medical attention, or 4) A live marine mammal in the water unable to return to its natural habitat without assistance.

If a potential stranding is reported in Newport County, volunteers are alerted and dispatched to the location of the animal. Their immediate tasks are to: identify the species, observe the animal’s behavior; educate the public present; and report their findings to the stranding staff as soon as possible.

Graf related to the class that Newport County represents twenty-five percent of the stranding calls received by the aquarium annually. The vast majority of these reports involve seals, and the months of February and March provide the highest numbers of seal strandings. Graf also instructed new responders on safety and he was em-

This young Harp Seal suns itself on the sands of Third Beach.

(Photo by Jack Kelly) phatic on this subject. Stranded live seals, dolphins and whales are under great stress. These animals can be aggressive and they can bite.

Marine mammals can also carry zoonotic diseases. Seals can carry the diseases “seal finger” and “seal pox”, which are debilitating diseases with no known cures. Seals have sharp, serrated teeth, which are capable of removing human flesh and limbs. Seals will also lash out at dogs that are allowed to get too close. That is why responders are instructed to keep people and domestic pets back at least fifty yards from any stranded mammal, as dictated by law. Graf said that safety is paramount for all volunteers and the general public.

However, not every animal on the beach needs help. Seals will “haul out” on beaches to rest. It is normal for seals to be on land, they do not need to be wet constantly, nor do they need to eat every day. In cases where a seal may be laying on a beach, volunteers will observe from a distance to assess the animal’s health and safety.

If the seal remains on land for any period of time, trained responders will schedule shifts to ensure a volunteer is constantly present to observe the animal’s behavior.

Volunteers can undergo further training either in Mystic or online.

As training progresses, volunteers can become qualified to transport injured or sick animals to the Mystic Aquarium for care. I was struck by the professionalism, knowledge and motivation demonstrated by those who participated in this class.

The Stranding Program is currently looking for additional volunteers and offers some nice perks to those who participate. For more information contact Tracy Sullivan, Mystic

Aquarium’s Manager of Volunteers at tsullivan@mysticaquarium.org.

To report live, dead, or entangled marine mammals or sea turtles in Rhode Island or Connecticut call 860-572-5955 ext. 107. For more information on the Mystic Aquarium and its’ programs go to mysticaquarium.org.

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Wildlife Report Two young Harp Seals have been spotted on the rocks off Third Beach and Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, sunning themselves. A small group of harbor seals has also been seen.

Third Beach and Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge waters are hosting a vast array of wintering waterfowl.

Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, and the marsh system behind Third Beach, have seen a flurry of owl activity as of late. Two, Shorteared Owls have been sighted regularly, usually after 2:30 p.m., in the past few weeks. Recently a Barn Owl has been sighted in the late afternoon, hunting over the west field and the old landfill cap along Sachuest Point Road.

There has also been a host of other raptors spotted on a recurring basis in the area: • Harrier Hawks (3) • Red-tailed Hawks (3) • Copper’s Hawk (1) • Perregrine Falcon (1) • Rough-legged Hawk (1)

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Super Bowl Food–the Good, the Bad, and the Healthy It’s Super Bowl party time!

For many New England fans, this year it will be about the halftime show and the camaraderie. But, we’re sure to root for the food, too.

A successful party means plenty of food and drink, with guests bringing along their favorite munchies to share. Keep it simple by prepping snacks and appetizers in advance.

Chicken wings are mainstays of most get-togethers, and they come in many varieties, from hot and spicy, to Asian, to Tex-Mex. Of course, while big game party food often comes laden with high-calorie ingredients, there are other choices on the healthier side. You can lighten that traditional spinach dip, and cut down on the sodium, too, by subbing nonfat yogurt, light mayo, Portia and dried herbs in the recipe. AnLITTLE other lighter and tasty choice is popcorn. Give it a new twist by stirring in a few seasonings. Start with your basic garlic, onion, and curry powders, then sprinkle in some cayenne pepper for extra kick. Let the game begin!

Seven-Layer Taco Dip

1 package (1-ounce) taco seasoning mix 1 can (16-ounce) refried beans 2 cups sour cream 1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, softened 1 jar (16-ounce) salsa 1 large tomato, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 1 can (6-ounce) sliced black olives, drained In medium bowl, combine taco seasoning mix and refried beans.

Spread mixture onto large serving platter. Mix sour cream and cream cheese. Spread over refried beans.

Top layers with salsa. Place layer of tomato, green pepper, green on-

ions, and lettuce over salsa. Top with Cheddar. Garnish with black olives. Refrigerate until serving time. Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.

Sweet and Salty Nut Bars

Bars: 1-1/2 cups flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups salted peanuts Topping: 1 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter or margarine Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour, brown sugar, and salt in bowl. Cut butter in until evenly mixed. OR, mix ingredients in bowl of electric mixer and mix with paddle attachment until crumbly. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased 9x13-inch pan.

Bake for 15 minutes. Cool for about 3 minutes. Spread peanuts over crust. Heat topping ingredients in saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until chips are melted. Drizzle over nuts. Bake 5 minutes at 350 degrees F. Cut into squares while still warm. Makes 32 bars.

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On the Healthier Side Healthier Spinach Dip

(Note: Traditional spinach dip has 166 calories, 16 grams total fat, 6 grams saturated fat, and 290.5 grams sodium per 1/4 cup. This recipe has 81 calories, 5 grams total fat, 1 gram saturated fat, and 290.5 grams sodium per 1/4 cup.

To reduce sodium, try replacing dry vegetable soup with a combination of garlic powder, onion powder, crushed dry parsley, dill weed, black pepper, and small amount salt to taste.)

10 ounces frozen spinach 16 ounces plain nonfat yogurt 1 cup light mayonnaise 1 package dry vegetable soup mix (such as Knox) Thaw spinach and squeeze out water. Place spinach in large bowl and stir in yogurt, mayonnaise, and dry soup mix. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for approximately 2 hours. Serve with toasted whole grain pita bread, whole grain crackers, and/or vegetables for dipping. Serves 16.

(Recipe from nutritionist Kristin Niessink in Holiday Guide 2010 for Clements Market)

Zesty Seasoned Popcorn

1 packet microwave popcorn (or popping corn to make about 4 cups popped) 1 tablespoons light buttery spread (such as Smart Balance), melted 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon curry powder 1/8-1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder Dash cayenne pepper

1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard Squirt lemon juice 1 garlic clove, minced, or 1/8 teaspoon powdered garlic 2 pounds chicken wings

Pop your corn according to your favorite method. Melt butter. Combine curry powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.

Stir in to melted spread. Pour seasoned mixture over popcorn and stir to combine. Makes 4 cups.

Combine marinade ingredients.

Marinate wings in fridge 2 hours to overnight. Pour out most of excess marinade. Spread wings on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F. about 40 minutes. Serve hot or at room temp. Serves 10-12 as an appetizer.

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Comedy Acts Commit to City Stages

John Pinette will appear at the Yachting Center on July 2.

For more than 10 years, the Newport Summer Comedy Series has brought national comedy acts to the Newport Yachting Center. It’s a great chance to see comedians who regularly appear on shows like the Tonight Show, — ­ live — right here in Newport.

This week, show promoter Joe Rocco announced one of the headline acts for the 2011 line-up: comedian John Pinette.

Pinette will perform on July 2 at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit www.newportcomedy.com or call (800) 745-3000. Tickets are $35.

And if that announcement whets your appetite for belly laughs and live entertainment, mark your February calendar for a couple of shows that are coming up as part of the Newport Winter Festival, Feb. 18 to 27: On Fri., Feb. 25, Juston McKinney will perform a comedy show at the Hotel Viking. McKinney has performed on the Tonight Show and on Comedy Central. Also performing on the Viking stage that evening will be Patty Ross, who has appeared on the sitcom “Roseanne.”

Then on Sat., Feb. 26, there will be a Rat Pack Tribute show at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, also part of the Winter Festival.

For more information on these show and on the Winter Festival, visit www.newportevents.com/winterfest.

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ARTS

Chinese Year of the Rabbit February 3, 2011–January 22, 2012

By Bettie Sarantos We say farewell to the dramatic and turbulent year of the tiger (characteristically known for its natural disasters, crises and political unrest) and welcome the Year of the Rabbit.

Rabbit years are associated with peace and reconciliation. This will be an excellent time for persuasion instead of force when dealing with politics and international relations.

This is a good year to get some rest and enjoyment.

People who are born in the year of the Rabbit provoke extreme reactions. You either love them or hate them. They are calm, gentle, keen, obsessive and persistent but do not let that fool you because they are the ones most likely to beat you with their own shrewd and cunning strategy. Rabbits are the luckiest of the twelve animal signs and a symbol of longevity.

Notable rabbits: Bob Hope, Fidel Castro, Queen Victoria, Stalin, Ali McGraw, Einstein, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Tiger Woods, Drew Barrymore, Michael Jordan, Ingrid Bergman The oldest and most important festival in China is the Spring Festival known in the West as the Chinese New Year. This is year 4709.

The date is determined by the lunar/solar calendar so the date of

the holiday varies from late January to mid-February. It arrives with the second new moon after the Winter Solstice. Like the West, the East has a zodiac but the Eastern system has a cycle of twelve years, instead of months. Each year has its own particular animal.

According to one Chinese legend, Buddha established the zodiac many centuries ago when he attempted to restore order to the affairs of the world by inviting all of the animal kingdom to a summit conference, but only twelve beasts came. He named the years after them in the order in which they arrived – rat, oxen, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey,

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rooster, dog and pig. Each animal presides over an entire year and all of the events that occur are influenced by the special characteristics of the animal.

Many customs and traditions are associated with the Chinese New Year: all debts from the old year are paid, children receive red packets decorated with gold symbols; and filled with “lucky money”. The home is cleaned thoroughly sweeping away any bad luck that may have accumulated over the past year.

Doors and window panes are decorated and fresh Spring flowers are a must. A very important celebration is that of food. There are a lot of symbolic foods. For example: uncut noodles represent a long life; an orange sounds like “Ji” which means good luck, a whole chicken symbolizes family togetherness; and fish is served whole, symbolizing a good beginning and ending for the coming year. Fireworks are a must as it is believed that good spirits love them and bad spirits fear them.

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Swallow-Tailed Kite by Irving Barrett Spring Bull Gallery’s 18th Annual Fakes & Forgeries will open with a reception on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 5-7 p.m. From its beginnings in 1994, this unusual show has brought together area artists who enter artwork–representing work from the Renaissance to modern day–in a wide variety of two and three-dimensional medias. Artists are invited to submit serious “copies” or tongue-in-cheek humorous interpretations of masterworks. It’s a great opportunity for the artists to learn from the masters, and for the public to get a chance to enjoy and own an “almost” masterpiece.

Guest judges will select the “Best in Show” and several “Honorable Mentions” awards from the works submitted. The winners will be announced during the opening reception. Gallery visitors will also be asked to vote for the “People’s Choice Award” throughout the month.

The show runs Feb. 5 - 28. The gallery will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10 for Gallery Night in Newport.

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Kicking off the 2011 Newport Gallery Night Series, on Feb. 10 CADEAUX du MONDE will feature Newport artist, Greta Kessler, who will demonstrate and give a workshop on “How to Make Valentines or Greeting Cards using Papercutting, Origami and Other Techniques” from 5-8 p.m.

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Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 845-6858 Bristol Art Gallery “New England h2O,” Jan. 1 - Mar. 5, 423 Hope St., Bristol, 396-9699, www.bristolgallery.net Cadeaux du Monde Featuring fairly traded international folk art in the main gallery and the work of 15 local artists in ‘Galerie Escalier’, open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com DeBlois Gallery Gallery open Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com

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Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com.

Harbor Fine Art Featuring the work of seven local artists, open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com

Private Collections.” Open daily, 21 Bowen’s Wharf, 847-4359, www. rkingfinearts.com

Isherwood Gallery Gallery open Wed.-Sat., 38 Bellevue Ave., 699-2276, www.isherwoodgallery.com

Sheldon Fine Art Opening reception for Fred Kubitz, Sat., Feb. 5, 5-7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Avenue, #8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com Roger King Fine Art Two floors of 19th and 20th century American paintings. Currently featuring “Works on Paper: Watercolors, Prints, and Drawings from

The Lady Who Paints Rosemary Kavanagh O’Carroll’s working studio, open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 Bridge St., 450-4791

Spring Bull Gallery 18th Annual Fakes & Forgeries will open with a reception on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 5-7 p.m. 55 Bellevue Ave. Gallery open daily noon to 5 p.m. 849-9166 William Vareika Gallery Special Gilbert Stuart exhibit, 212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149 www.vareikafinearts.com

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1) Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport 2) Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport Other Area Restaurants 3) Salvation Cafe, 140 Broadway, Newport & Other Dining Options 4) Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport Not Within Map Area 5) Perro Salado, 19 Charles Street, Newport Newport Grand 6) Rhumbline, 62 Bridge Street, Newport 150 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport 7) Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames Street, Newport   8)  Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames Street, Newport Coddington Brewing Company   9) Pier 49, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport 210 Coddington Highway, Middletown 10) 22 Bowen’s - 22 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport 11) Clarke Cooke House - Bannister’s Wharf, Newport Rhea’s Inn & Restaurant 12) The Mooring, Sayer’s Wharf, Newport 120 W. Main Rd., Middletown 13) Christie’s, 351 Thames St., Newport Scampi 14)  Forty 1º North, 351 Thames St., Newport 657 Park Ave., Portsmouth 15) O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport 16) Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport DeWolf Tavern 17) Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport 259 Thames St., Bristol 18)  Cafe Zelda, 528 Thames St., Newport 19) Griswold’s Tavern, 103 Bellevue Ave., Newport 20) La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. 21) The Chanler’s Spiced Pear, 117 Memorial Blvd., Npt.

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Thursday Feb. 3

Redwood Library Lecture Series Celebration of the Chinese New Year with a discussion of “The Written Word in China� by Edith Frankel, 6 p.m., free and open to the public, Redwood Library Teen Screenwriting Workshop Learn how to develop a film from just a thought onto paper at the Middletown Public Library at 6 p.m. in this five week course. 12-18 years old. Email Christina Wolfskehl@yahoo.com or 846-1573 for more information.

Run and Chug Club Running and walking group that meets at 6:15 p.m. weekly outside Fastnet. Meet new friends for a three-mile walk or run around Newport and then return to the Fastnet Pub for a pint.

Friday Feb. 4

Silver Screen Series A showing of “Traces of the Trade� and then a discussion with filmmaker Elizabeth Delude-Dix at 7 p.m. at the Jamestown Library.

Art Museum Members’ Reception 5 – 7 p.m. A reception for its new exhibitions. Free for members, $10 for non-members. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200.

The Bit Players Newport’s award-winning comedy improv troupe, The Bit Players create on the spot laughs from audience suggestions, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater.org

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Middletown Historical Society Monthly meeting held at 9:30 a.m. at the Paradise School on the corner of Prospect and Paradise Avenues in Middletown. All residents of Aquidneck are welcome, 842-0551.

Open Drawing Session An open drawing session with a model, 9 a.m. – noon, $13, at the Coleman Center, 24 Liberty St., Newport. 662-1630.

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Musical Entertainment

Winter Lecture Series “Why is He Waving His Arms? Insights of Conducting� lecture by the Resident Conductor of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra, Francisco Noya at the Newport Art Musem, 2 p.m., 848-8200 St. Peter’s Coffee House Two performers will sing blues, folk and country music, 7 p.m., refresments, $5 donation Comedy at the Casino Two headliners in one night. Paul D’Angelo and Tony V. at the Newport Grand Event Center. 8 p.m., 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., 608-6777.

18+ show, $20.

The Bit Players 8 p.m., Please see Friday, Feb. 4 for more details.

Thursday, February 3 Buskers Pub­–Dogie & the Cowpie Poachers, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney, 10 p.m.

Newport Grand–Local Band JamMixtape, 9 p.m.

Newport Marriot–Paul DelNero Jazz, 7-10 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.

One Pelham East–Keith Manville Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel– Lois Vaughan, 4-7 p.m.

Rhino Bar–Hot Like Fire

Friday, February 4 Asterisk Restaurant–Fran Curley Jazz Trio The Chanler at Cliff Walk– Dick Lupino & Friends, 6-10 p.m.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Bros.

Sunday

Hyatt Hotel–Dave Manuel on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Feb. 6

LaForge Casino–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m.

Musica Dolce Chamber Concert Featuring the music of Beethoven and Brahms, at Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., 2 p.m., 846-2125.

Newport Blues CafÊ –Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m.

Celtic Harp “Celebrating Ireland in Story and Song� with the group, Celtic Harp at the Jamestown Library at 2:30 p.m. Free and open to the public, call 423-7280 for more information.

Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel– Bobby Ferreira, 4-7 p.m.

Monday Feb. 7

Teen Improv Class Teens can learn the basics of improv in this six session course before putting on their own show at the Firehouse Theater. 3 – 5:30 p.m., 4 Equality Park Place, 849-3473.

Tuesday Feb. 8

Drawing and Painting Classes All adult ages, 6 - 8 p.m., $20, Edward King House, Register at 7147263 or www.bestosostudio.com Newport Cooks Amanda Bryan from It’s My Party Bake Shoppe teaches how to make cupcakes at the Edward King House from 6 – 8 p.m., Perfect for Valentine’s Day. 35 King St., $50 per student, 293-0740.

Newport Grand–Stu Krous, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub­–O’Doyle Rules 10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–Grounded

Rhino Bar–DJ Face Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 7-11 p.m.

Sambar – Live Acoustic with Andre, 9 p.m.

Saturday, February 5 Castle Hill – Dick Lupino & Friends, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Bros.

Hyatt Hotel - Dave Manuel, on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11p.m.

Newport Blues CafÊ–Santa Mamba, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand–Paul D’Angelo & Tony V, 8 p.m.; Brooklyn Brothers Band, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub­–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.12:45 a.m.

One Pelham East–Fast Times Rhino Bar – Decades Rhumbline – Lois Vaughan Sambar – DJ Butch, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 6 Castle Hill Inn–Dick Lupino & Friends, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House–Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Fastnet–Irish Music Session 5 - 9 p.m.

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Rhumbline–Bobby Ferreira

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Rhino Bar- Karaoke Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan

Tuesday, February 8 Cafe 200–�Tuesday Blues�

Rhino Bar–Metal Night

Wednesday, February 9 Newport Grand–Grand Karaoke, 9:30 O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m.

One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Rhino Bar–Rhyme Culture Sardella’s–Dick Lupino & Friends, 7-9:30 p.m.

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Wednesday

Friday

Donate a Book Bring a book, new or used, to donate for the Afghan Child Project at Child & Family in Middletown, at 7 p.m. 683-1950 for more information.

Benefit for Homeless Animals The 38th Annual “Have a Heart” benefit for the Potter League at the Hotel Viking. Starts at 5:30 p.m.

Live auction, raffles, and more.

864-0592 ext. 125.

Garden Club The Portsmouth Garden Club holds its meeting at 1 p.m. at the Atria Aquidneck Place.

Saturday

Newport Cooks Calabria: The Spicy Side of Italian, cook a 3-course dinner menu at the Edward King House from 6 – 8 p.m. $50, 35 King St., 293-0740.

Open Drawing Session 9 a.m. – noon, Please see Saturday, Feb. 5 for more information.

Feb. 9

Open Drawing Session An open drawing session with a model, 3 – 6 p.m., $13, at the Edward King House, 35 King St., Newport. 662-1630.

Newport City Limits Live taping at Jimmy’s Saloon, 37 Memorial Blvd. from 8:30 p.m. – midnight. www.newportcitylimits. com or 207-4812.

Thursday Feb. 10

Far East Lecture Series “All the Tea…” a lecture about Chinese luxury goods for New England will be presented by Karina Corrigan at 11 a.m. at The Elms on Bellevue Ave. Advanced registration requested, www.newportmansions.org or 847-1000 ext. 154.

Teen Screenwriting Workshop 6 p.m. Please see Thursday, Feb. 3 for more information.

Newport Gallery Night Artist galleries and studios citywide extend their hours.

Norman Bird Sanctuary Winter Fundraiser Dinner at The White Horse Tavern special three course menu prepared by Executive Chef Richard Silvia (to view full menu, please visit www.normanbirdsanctuary.org) $50 per person plus tax, tip, & beverages ($25 donated to NBS) Reservations, please 849-3600

Feb. 11

Feb. 12

Horse Play Benefit Stop by Design Newport at 121 Bellevue Ave. for a lovely benefit for Horse Play Equine Rescue & Sanctuary from 5 – 8 p.m., 848-9900.

Hot Stove Dinner and Auction Support the Newport Gulls with a live auction, special guests, and more at the Newport Marriott, 25 America’s Cup Ave., 6 – 11 p.m.

Register online at www.newportgulls.com or 845-6832.

Trunk Show Preparing for Valentine’s Day? The Jessica Hagen and Laura Jean Trunk Show may have just what you’re looking for. Laura Jean Denim Shop, 198 Bellevue Ave., noon-4 p.m., 849-5326 or 849-3271.

Sunday Feb. 13

Winter Speaker Series Middletown Historical Society presents Robert Cvornyek’s “Black Baseball in Rhode Island, 18831949” 2 p.m. at the Middletown Public Library. Free and open to the public.

Sweetheart Celebration The Rec. Reunion Association will be holding their “Sweetheart Jam” from 3 – 7 p.m. at the Fenner Hall Club, 15 Fenner Ave., 520-370-8262 or clois44@cox.net Mission Trip Fundraiser A spaghetti dinner and silent auction to benefit Emmanuel Church’s Gulf Coast mission trip will be held at Sardella’s restaurant 4 - 7 p.m., $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12, for information or to purchase tickets call 662-7839 or the church office at 847-0675.

LIBRARIES

CONTINUED FROM PG. 7 first all-black regiment, the Massachusetts 54th. The screening is free and open to the public n Computer workshops will also take place throughout the winter. n Storytimes: Children ages 2-4 years are welcome to attend storytime on Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. through Feb. 15. Storytimes are held inside the John Clarke Children’s Program Room located in the Children’s Department. The program consists of picture books, songs and rhymes. The drop-in storytime is free.

For more information, visit www. newportlibraryri.org or call 8478720 x 204.

Middletown Library

Are you ready to take the next big step in your relationship with the written word? Back by popular demand, author J. Michael Squatrito (“The Overlords” series) will be at Middletown Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 1 – 4 p.m. for an exclusive one day workshop that teaches adults how to write and publish a novel. Participants are encouraged to bring a pen or pencil and sturdy writing pad to comfortably take notes. The program is free.

For more information, or to reserve a space email ChristinaWolfskehl@ yahoo.com or call 846-1573.

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Jamestown Library

The Friends of the Jamestown Philomenian Library present an evening armchair adventure, on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7p.m., a 2008 photographic journey to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia with Jamestown resident and photographer Eileen McCarney Muldoon.

Her work is displayed in galleries, homes and businesses throughout New England. The program is free and open to the public.

In the children’s area all story times have returned to their regular schedules: Pajama Story Time, for children of all ages, Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Mother Goose Time, for babies up to 24 months, Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Preschool Story Time, For children ages 2-5, Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and Fridays from 10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Friday schedule varies.

For more information call the Jamestown Philomenian Library at 423-7280 or visit www.jamestownri. com/library.

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SPORTS

Page 16 Newport This Week February 3, 2011

Thompson Girls Advance to Playoff

By Ray Fullerton In a game that was even closer than the final score would indicate, the Thompson Girls Middle School Warriors Basketball team defeated their Middletown rival Gaudet Middle School Islamders 31-19 Monday afternoon in Newport. This was the final regular season game of the season for both teams.

Thompson, (8-5) was scheduled to play in the first round of the State playoffs on Tuesday February 1st against North Cumberland. Gaudet, (4-9) fell short of making the playoffs, but is certainly showing a great deal of promise for the future.

In the early going of this game, both teams displayed tough aggressive defense, making scoring points very difficult. The teams traded points by Thompson’s Taylor George and Sara Morris; and Gaudet’s Beth Larcum and Katie Ripa. The first quarter ended with Thompson ahead 4-3.

The second quarter was more of the same, but Thompson began to extend their zone press defense and to get some second and third shots on the offensive boards. Fatima McDonald scored six points for Thompson while Morris added four and at halftime the Warriors had extended their lead to 18-9.

In the third quarter Gaudet began to chip away. With the talented pair of 6th grade guards, Maddie Lyman and Katie Ripa handling Thompson’s press and Larcum and

Lauren Sullivan shutting down Thompson’s second shots, Gaudet pulled to within four points 1814 highlighted by an acrobatic 3point play by Lyman. The quarter ended with Thompson clinging to a 22-16 lead.

The final quarter brought more excitement as both teams continued to battle. Defense was intense and there were no second shots for either team. Gaudet got a basket from Larcum and a foul shot by Lyman, and Thompson got a hoop from Morris and with a half of a quarter left to play, it was anyone’s game at 24-19.

However, Thompson’s coach Erin Clark called time-out and when the girls came back they scored huge points by Morris, McDonald and Tatyana Stanton and their defense held the Islanders scoreless the rest of the way as the Warriors won 33- 19.

Gaudet’s head coach Keith Holubesko was pleased with his team’s efforts and excited for the future of his young team. He noted that they start only two eighth-graders and have a very good group of young players coming back for one or two more years.

Thompson’s coach Clark and assistant coach Ryan Wood both were excited and proud that their team was able to qualify for the playoffs after losing all their starters from last year’s sensational team that fell just one game short of an undefeated season and a State Championship.

Thompson Gaudet

31 19 Anna Phelps, #15, eyes the basket for a lay-up.

Sports Wrap - Up Rogers High School Boys Basketball 2/4 7 pm @ Tiverton 2/7 7:30 pm Home vs Barrington 2/9 7 pm @ Cumberland

Thompson’s Taylor George fires up a jumper.

2/11 7:30 pm Home vs Pilgrim Girls Basketball 2/3 7 pm @ Warwick Vets 2/9 7:30 pm Home vs West Warwick 2/11 7 pm @ Cranston East Girls Indoor track 1/31 5:30 pm- Meet – Providence Athletic Facility Swimming 2/3 7 pm Home vs Cranston East Hockey 2/4 7 pm @ Ponagansett @ Levy Rink 2/5 7 pm Home vs Narragansett 2/12 7 pm Home vs Coventry

Middletown High School Boys Basketball 2/4 7 pm @ East Greenwich 2/7 7 pm Home vs Prout

Beth Lancom, #30, strains for a rebound.

2/10 7 pm @ Exeter West Greenwich Girls Basketball 2/4 7 pm Home vs North Smithfield

2/12 5 pm @ Brooks Boys Hockey 2/4 4 pm Home vs Brooks 2/5 2 pm Home vs Roxbury Latin 2/7 4:30 pm Home vs Portsmouth Abbey 2/9 4:30 pm @ Rivers 2/12 5 pm @ Brooks Girls Hockey 2/5 3 pm @ Governors Academy 2/7 4:30 pm Home vs Portsmouth Abbey 2/9 4 pm Home vs BB & N 2/12 3 pm @ Brooks Swimming 2/5 2 pm @ Milton 2/9 3:30 pm Home vs Lincoln 2/12 2 pm Home ISL Invitational

Portsmouth Abbey School BOYS BASKETBALL 2/5 3 pm @ Concord Academy 2/7 4:30 pm Home vs St George’s 2/10 4 pm Home vs Landmark School 2/12 3:30 pm Home vs Pomfret

2/11 7 pm Home vs Shea

Girls Basketball 2/ 4 4 pm Home vs Beaver Country Day 2/5 3 pm @ Concord Academy 2/7 4:30 pm- @ St. George’s

2/10 7 pm Home vs Exeter West Greenwich

2/11 4:30 pm Home vs Marianopolis Prep

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Swimming 2/11 5:30 pm @ Thayer Academy

2/5 8:30 pm Home vs South Kingstown 2/11 7 pm vs Ponagansett @ Smithfield Rink 2/12 8:30 pm Home vs East Greenwich Swimming 2/3 3:30 @ East Providence

Portsmouth High School BOYS BASKETBALL 2/4 7 pm @ East Providence 2/7 7 pm @ St. Raphael 2/9 7 pm @ Classical 2/11 7 pm Home vs Hope

Thompson’s Fatima McDonald, #5, gets ready to shoot along the baseline as Gaudet’s Beth Lancom, #30, looks for a blocked shot opportunity.

2/9 4 pm Home vs BB & N

2/9 5:30 pm @ Rocky Hill

Wrestling 2/3 7 pm @ Mt. Hope

Photos by Rob Thorn

2/7 4:30 Home vs Portsmouth Abbey

2/7 4:15 pm @ Davies

Gymnastics 2/5 3:30 pm Meet @ Middletown

A Gaudet player comes up with the loose ball despite the effort of Thompson’s Taylor George.

Girls Basketball 2/5 1 pm Home vs Masters

Girls Basketball 2/3 7 pm @ Pilgrim 2/8 7 pm @ Smithfield 2/10 7 pm Home vs South Kingstown Gymnastics 2/6 1 pm Meet @ Ocean State School of Gymnastics

Boys Hockey 2/5 6 pm @ St. Thomas More School 2/7 4:30 pm @ St. George’s 2/9 4:30 pm Hoosac School 2/12 4:15 pm @ Berwick Academy Girls Hockey 2/4 4 pm- @ Windsor School 2/5 2:30 pm @ Thayer Academy 2/7 4:30 pm @ St. George’s School 2/11 5 pm @ Newton Country Day

Salve Regina University MENS BASKETBALL 2/5 3 pm Home vs Colby-Sawyer 2/8 8 pm Home vs Curry 2/12 3 pm Home vs Endicott Women’s Basketball 2/5 1 pm Home vs Colby-Sawyer

Swimming 2/3 5:30 pm @ Toll Gate- Girls Only

2/8 6 pm Home vs Curry

Ice Hockey 2/5 8:30 pm vs Pilgrim @ Thayer Ice Arena

Men’s Hockey 2/5 7:20 pm @ Johnson and Wales

2/12 6:30 pm vs South Kingstown @ West Warwick Civic Center

2/9 8:15 pm Home vs WNE

2/12 1 pm Home vs Endicott

2/8 7 pm @ Stonehill 2/12 7:45 Home vs Curry

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BOYS BASKETBALL 2/4 4 pm Home vs Hyde

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Elliott Burch, 86 of Portsmouth died Jan. 29. A Memorial Service will be held at United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Road, Middletown on Saturday Feb. 12 at 11:30 am. Donations may be made to Newport Hospital or the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga, NY at www.racingmuseum.org.

Kathleen Cecelia FitzGerald, 94, formerly of Newport, died Jan. 23 at the Grand Islander Healthcare Center in Middletown. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Jan. 31 in St. Joseph Church in Newport.

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Juanita Gee, 93, of Portsmouth died Jan. 24. She was the wife of the late Richard Gee. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 E. Main Rd., Portsmouth.

Florence E. “Flo” (Perry) Kuttner, 72 of Portsmouth died Jan. 28. Donations may be made to the Potter League for Animals or the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department.

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Barbara F. (Hicks) Lawrence, 85, of Newport died Jan. 27. Her funeral was held on Feb. 1 with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.

Doris Alda (Parker) Lincourt, 91, of Portsmouth, died Jan. 29. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, with a service at 10 am in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 325 Broadway, Newport, RI. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 4 from 5-8 pm in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Home & Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.

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Laura R. (Silvia) Medeiros, 86, formerly of Middletown died Jan. 28 at the Grand Islander Heath Care Center in Middletown. She was the wife of Manuel Medeiros, Jr. Her funeral will be held on Friday, Feb. 4 at 9 am from Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St. Lucy’s Church, 909 West Main Road, Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Feb. 3 from 4-7 pm in the funeral home. Donations may be made in her memory to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

Jean Margaret Peirce, 91, of Newport, died Jan. 24 at the Village House Nursing Home in Newport.

A graveside service will take place in the spring at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Bangor, Maine. Donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Wilma G. (Brakke) Sandvig, 96, of Newport died on Jan. 26. A memorial service was held on Jan. 31 in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Newport. Donations may be given to the James L. Maher Center, 905 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842.

Chester C. “Chet” Schulze, 72, of Middletown died Jan. 27 at Newport Hospital. A service was held on Jan. 31 in the Memorial Funeral Home, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the Radiant Christian Church, 895 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885.

Koula (Sarris) Tsaparas, 91, of formerly of Newport died Jan. 24 at Village House Nursing Home, Newport. Her funeral was held on Jan. 31. Donations may be made to St. Spyridon’s Building Repair Fund, 390 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840.

Wilma G. (Brakke) Sandvig, 96, of Newport died on Jan. 26. A memorial service was held on Jan. 31 in St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Newport. Donations may be given to the James L. Maher Center, 905 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842.

Chester C. “Chet” Schulze, 72, of Middletown died Jan. 27 at Newport Hospital. A service was held on Jan. 31 in the Memorial Funeral Home, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the Radiant Christian Church, 895 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885.

Koula (Sarris) Tsaparas, 91, of formerly of Newport died Jan. 24 at Village House Nursing Home, Newport. Her funeral was held on Jan. 31. Donations may be made to St. Spyridon’s Building Repair Fund, 390 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840.

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Why does protecting marriage matter?

Marriage as the union of a man and a woman has existed since before Rhode Island was a state. Now well-funded special interest groups are pressuring the General Assembly to pass legislation that would approve of same-sex marriage in Rhode Island – with no vote of the people. Marriage brings men and women together to ensure that children have the best opportunity to be raised by a mom and a dad. While death and divorce too often prevent it, the ideal for children is to be raised by a married mother and father who love them.

Now special interest groups are rushing to redefine marriage to focus on the desires of samesex couples and not the needs of Rhode Island children. Same-sex couples have the right to live as they choose, but they shouldn’t be able to redefine marriage for all of society.

Shouldn’t something as important as the definition of marriage be decided by voters?

Same-sex marriage has real consequences for Rhode Islanders:

z Children in Massachusetts Public Schools taught as early as Kindergarten about samesex marriage z The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. could no longer offer family medical benefits

z Individuals such as wedding photographers sued for not providing services for same-sex weddings z Catholic Charities of Boston was forced to close its over 100 year old adoption agency

What can you do?

Call your elected officials today and tell them that you oppose efforts to redefine marriage.

Oppose House Bill No. 5012 and Senate Bill No.0029 To determine who represents you in the General Assembly, go to www.NOMRI.org.

Please voice your support for marriage and family in Rhode Island

ACT NOW

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