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… three very special Newport shops do – and they’re all getting ready for one of the busiest sales weekends of the year for chocolates: the weekend before Valentine’s Day which falls on Monday.

Here, owner Michele De Luca-Verley shapes truffles in her delightfully tiny Bellevue shop, La Maison de Coco. The shop, which opened last fall, specializes in handmade chocolates flavored with exotic spices. More on page 2. (Photo by Rob Thorn)

Some Work Ends, More Gets Underway in Downtown Projects

By Tom Shevlin Over 20 individuals, representing 19 organizations gathered last week at City Hall for the first meeting of a recently constituted CSO Program Stakeholder Workgroup.

Hosted by Public Utilities Director Julia Forgue, the meeting provided a baseline overview of what the city is doing, has done, and is planning, to address its persistent combined sewer overflow (CSO) problem.

Bringing together representatives from groups including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state Department of Environmental Management (DEM), Save the Bay, Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Middletown, the workgroup is tasked with reviewing the proposed plans and projects for the city’s ongoing CSO program and to provide recommendations about the potential benefits and impacts of those plans.

“For the first meeting, it went pretty well,” Forgue said. In addition to briefing the group with the status of the various CSO remediation projects going on around town, such as the UV filtration plant at Easton’s Pond and the Thames Street and Wellington Avenue sewer interceptor rehabilitation, Forgue also provided a brief explanation of the expectations of the group as a whole. Chief among their responsibilities will be working toward the completion of a CSO Master Plan, which will provide a roadmap, of sorts, for what

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Sewer work in front of Trinity Church at the foot of Queen Anne Sq. Newporters can expect moving forward – including how much the city is likely to spend in order to meet the standards required by EPA and DEM. Involving representatives from all corners is critical to the process, Forgue said.

“It’s not just a city issue,” she said, “it’s a community issue.”

The next meeting of the CSO Program Stakeholders Workgroup is scheduled for April 7.

Wellington Avenue Sewer Line Installation Complete

The installation of a critical sewer line running under Wellington Avenue is complete, city officials said earlier this week.

According to Julia Forgue, the director of public utilities for the city, work recently wrapped up on the multi-million-dollar project which called for the replacement of the aging sewer line that runs by King Park to the Wellington Avenue pump station.

The project caused regular traffic detours along the waterfront stretch, but only minor inconvenience.

Thames Street Work Begins

Meanwhile, work is just getting underway on the second half of the project on Thames Street where contractor Spiniello has begun excavations at Queen Anne Square and Lower Thames Street.

According to Forgue, Spiniello is expected to complete excavation of the insertion pit between Dearborn and Holland streets and prepare the pit for sliplining.

Work was also expected to begin this week on another pit in the vicinity of Ann Street. Once excavated, Spiniello will proceed with preparing the pit for sliplining by creating the sliplining work area around the interceptor at this location. That work may extend into the week of Feb. 14, according to the city.

At Queen Anne Square, some

unexpected underground utilities were discovered during excavations for yet another insertion pit at that location, prompting work to be briefly suspended in order to assess the impact of the underground utilities to the planned pit location and possibly determine a new pit location. The excavation work at the Queen Anne Square insertion pit will begin when the pit at Ann St. and Brewer St. is completed.

During excavation activities, there will be limited parking near the pit locations.

Elsewhere, contractor Inland Waters has begun performing closed circuit television(CCTV) inspections of the interceptor to collect information about the location of active sewer service connections in order to connect them to the interceptor once lining is complete. Inland Waters will be setting up along the Thames Street interceptor in four to five locations. The first set-up will occur at Morton Ave. and work towards Touro Street going as far as 1,500 feet down the interceptor before moving downstream.

In addition, Spiniello may also perform some utility excavation in the vicinity of Franklin Street to determine the elevation of a storm drain that has been found to be connected to the Thames Street sewer interceptor. Spiniello may also perform some utility excavation in the vicinity of the Morton Avenue insertion pit. These utility excavations will remove the top 23 feet of cobblestone, pavement and soil to determine the location of the underground utilities.

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A change of location didn’t deter the public from coming to Rogers High School for the regular monthly School Committee meeting. With a recent flurry of protest and anger from parents and community members regarding input on the new Pell School, the meeting room was standing room only.

A public meeting on the new Sen. Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School last week at Thompson Middle School raised major concerns and scrutiny from parents and the community based on their frustrations that their voices are being stifled by the Newport School Committee. Arguments over the chosen HMFH architecture group, a schematic design that appeared to be more concrete than conceptual, and a seemingly general disregard for public input are all seen as reasonable cause for a an upset school community.

Tuesday night’s meeting found the school committee changing their regular agenda to move the discussion item of the Pell School up to the forefront so that members of the public could freely approach the podium and express their frustrations. Before opening the floor, School Committee Chairman Patrick Kelley outlined to the group in attendance, steps that the committee has already taken to ensure that their voices be heard.

“If you go to the Newport Public School Web site, there is now an email address where public input can be sent in,” explained Kelley. He continues, “The intention is to collect those emails for a period of time, put them in a series of categories… and have a follow-up public forum so we’re a little less hectic than we were the last time.”

School Committee member Robert J. Leary chimed in saying, “This is about reinstating the public… they feel they are not involved in the process.”

Three members of the community signed up for public comment including Melissa Pattavina, Drew Carey, and James Asbel. Pattavina, a co-founder of the Alliance for Neighborhood Schools, delivered a well-spoken and carefully crafted statement that said, “myself and members of the community have been shut out of the process…We feel you have broken your word and have cheated the citizens of our city. The design of the school should have been rendered with our input and not tweaked after the fact. We insist you engage the public.”

After a round of applause from those in attendance, Kelley re-

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Valentine’s Day Calls for Advance Shopping

By Katherine Imbrie and Andrea McHugh Phew! Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year. That means you have the whole weekend to come up with a plan to make your sweetie feel special on V-Day. We know that your plans include, at the very least, a sincere declaration of your undying love and an actual, physical card – preferably not a humorous one, either. No need to consult the etiquette books: V-Day is one occasion where an online greeting simply will not do the job.

There is nothing – nothing! – romantic about clicking on a link.

Once the basics are taken care of, the next level up on the romance scale is flowers. These don’t have to be fancy or expensive (although it’s nice if they are). You can generally find a sweet bouquet at a supermarket for under $10.

Now, we are progressing to the real deal, which is candy – and especially chocolate.

Again, you don’t have to spend a lot to be thought a regular romantic Romeo – or Juliet. By this time of the year, any chain drugstore will have devoted at least an entire aisle to Valentine heart-shaped boxes of candies, Valentine-themed M&Ms and Kisses, and those wonderfully nostalgia-inducing Sweethearts Conversation candies. This year’s sayings have been updated, with timely new phrases such as “Text Me� and “Email Me.�

What’s next? We have to wonder – a Sweethearts app to let you download the love phrase of your choice?

Sweethearts are nice, but let’s face it, handmade chocolates are always nicer. Newport is fortunate to have some wonderful chocolate boutiques – and what better time than now to check them out?

Newport Chocolates (82 William St.) has a wonderful display of

tempting treats. (If you haven’t already, try the salted caramel chocolates.) You can go all-out romantic with a traditional heart-shaped box of a variety of chocolates, or you can be mischievous, as with their oversized dark chocolate bar inscribed, “World’s Greatest Lover,� ($6.95).

On Bellevue, a new and very upscale chocolate shop opened last

fall. La Maison de Coco (28 Bellevue Ave.) is offering a romance package for Valentine’s: a box of neatly wrapped, handmade chocolate truffles in exotic flavors along with a bouquet of roses (your choice of colors). $28.

Down on the waterfront, Destination Chocolate (15 Bowen’s Wharf ) has a wonderful collection of jewel-like chocolates in a shop that looks like it’s straight out of Paris.

Moving up the luxury scale – and why not? – we arrive at jewelry. You can be your own jewelry designer at Jason & Co. (182 Thames St.) by custom-building a Pandora bracelet tailored to your beloved’s varied interests. Sterling silver and 14k gold bracelet bases are $50, and charms start at $25, with something sentimental to suit nearly every taste.

At Duris Studios (26 Franklin St.), semi-precious stones glitter in

Cufflinks from J. H. Breakell & Co. jewelry pieces such as the Amethyst Deco Pendant, below ($200).

The deep violet stone is set in a sterling pendant with sterling cable chain.

And then there’s lingerie.

Not every Romeo will feel comfortable shopping for his lady’s dainties, but the folks at Deborah Winthrop Fine Lingerie (103 Clock Tower Sq., Portsmouth) will make the experience as pleasant as possible. The shop is a treasure trove of finds, from soft and stretchy Hanky Panky panties ($18 to $20) that can be paired with a matching lace chemise ($86) to a silky red gown by Flora Nokrooz ($110).

Pendant from Duris Studios

Women aren’t the only ones who love receiving romantic Valentine’s gifts. The woman who wants to make her man feel special might consider a pair of sterling silver cufflinks ($90 plain, or add $15 for engraving.) from J.H. Breakell & Co. jewelry (128 Spring St.). Styles available include traditional fleur de lys or the elegantly simple pair of engraved cufflinks pictured at top.

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Sweet Treats

By Portia Little Love is in the air. We thought it was snow, sleet, and rain, but it’s really love, disguised as the white stuff, and there’s plenty of it to go around this year. To celebrate all this emotion, why not bake a lovely Valentine’s Day goodie for your sweetie. Or for the one who shovels your driveway. Or just for yourself.

You deserve something good.

Like chocolate. Of course, chocolate and Valentine’s Day seem to go hand in hand. Bake a moist, eggless chocolate cake, in a heart-shaped pan. You can mix it in the same pan you bake it in. Then frost and decorate with hearts and red icing, perhaps a few raspberries.

Or how about a decadent mocha pudding cake that just oozes rich melty chocolate. This one’s a snap to put together and let your slow cooker do the work. Use this handy appliance also to make a custardy crème brulee that’s really amazing.

As for the melted sugar glaze, well, I’m not one to deal with a torch in the kitchen to brown the topping, but I find that the broiler method works just fine.

If you’re doing the cooking, make it easy on yourself by making a dessert you can prep ahead of time.

Lovely apple tarts are easy to make using thawed frozen puff pastry.

And if you’re feeling adventurous, use a crockery heart-shaped pan to make a wonderful yeast bread that

has only four ingredients. Mmmmm, the house will smell so good.

Here’s to romance! The kind you don’t have to shovel.

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1-1/3 cups sugar 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, melted 4 large eggs, lightly beaten with fork 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Stir together all ingredients in large bowl. Pour into lightly greased 3-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until set around the edges but still soft in center. Let stand, covered, 30 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.

(Recipe from Oxmoor House, February 2006)

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Newport–a Cruise Ship Destination

By Tom Shevlin Expect Newport Harbor to again be bustling this summer, as a total of 45 cruise ship visits have been booked as of February, according to the latest statistics from the Newport and Bristol County Visitors and Convention Bureau.

That number represents a slight decrease over last year when 60 ships called on local waters from the late spring to early fall. But as Harbormaster Tim Mills explains, more important than the number of ships is the passenger count.

Last year, for example, a record 108,766 people visited the city from 60 visits. This year, Mills said that the city could see more than 110,000 passengers through its 45 visits, though he noted that number is only a projection, and the actual total is likely to be in line or slightly less than last year.

Due to security regulations, the harbormaster’s office isn’t permitted to disclose its official list of ship bookings, however Mills confirmed that the tally from the NBCCVB is “very close” to his own.

Increasingly an integral piece of the city’s tourism industry, cruise ships have been making port in Newport for the last 12 years. In 1999, only 33 ships called on the city. Since then, the number of visits has fluctuated, peaking in 2004 when the city saw cruise ships make 76 visits. And while the frequency has varied, the number of passengers disembarking has steadily increased – rising from 28,178 passengers in 1999 to 68,183 passengers in 2008; 71,921 in 2009; and topping out last year at 108,766.

In short: while the number of visits may have declined from previous highs, the size of the ships

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have gotten bigger. And this year promises to be perhaps one of the biggest yet.

Mills credits the recent expansion of the city’s Perrotti Park dock facility as one of the reasons for the continuing strength of the industry.

In fact, Mills gave a tour of the expanded facilities to a vice president for Princess Cruise Lines who happened to have been on board one of the ships that visited the city. The response was glowing, he said.

And that’s good news for the city.

A recent University of Rhode Island study showed that cruise ship passengers spent an estimated $1.78 million in local shops and restaurants in 2009, with the city taking in $284,568 through its $3 per passenger head tax. The data also show that on average, passengers will spend roughly $26 each on land-side purchases.

However, according to the same URI study, cruise ship passengers accounted for just 1 percent of overall waterfront area purchases, easily surpassed by the $40 million spent by recreational boaters and $11 million spent by harbor shuttle and excursion passengers.

Included in this year’s schedule are two notable vessels from the

Cunard Line; the Queen Mary 2 – one of the largest passenger ships in the world – has booked a stopover for Sept. 28, while Cunard’s newest liner, the Queen Elizabeth is scheduled to make her debut in the city the week prior, on Sept. 21.

Launched in October of 2010, the Queen Elizabeth, is slightly smaller than her sister ship, the Queen Mary 2, but boasts a luxury meant to capture the romance of the golden age of ocean liners. At 964.5-feet with a 100-foot beam, she has room for 2,068 passengers and 968 crew and a top speed of 24 knots.

She’ll be joined by some familiar visitors, including the Princess Line’s Caribbean Princess and Holland America’s Eurodam. The first visit of the season is scheduled for April 27. Note that bookings are subject to change.

Year (Total Ships) 1999 (33) 2000 (39) 2001 (72) 2002 (38) 2003 (59) 2004 (76) 2005 (63) 2006 (44) 2007 (38) 2008 (35) 2009 (34) 2010 (60) Year (Passenger Count) 1999 (28,178) 2000 (27,657) 2001 (43,645) 2002 (52,757) 2003 (48,680) 2004 (57,051) 2005 (35,551) 2006 (54,519) 2007 (53,002) 2008 (68,183) 2009 (71,921) 2010 (108,766)

From revamping Broadway to the long-discussed redevelopment of the Lower Thames Street Armory, City Council members took up this year’s proposed Capital Improvement Plan on Wednesday in the first of a series of hearings aimed at prioritizing the various projects that city leaders will be tasked with overseeing, over the next five years.

The $67 million CIP is one of the city’s most important documents – used as both a roadmap for planners and as a tool for councilors during the upcoming budget process.

Wednesday’s public hearing was the first in a series of public actions scheduled to take place before a final CIP is adopted.

The purpose of the five-year plan is to provide a realistic and predictable projection for the cost of providing facilities and equipment to meet service needs.

Working with the City Council, the administration identified specific target areas on which to focus for FY 2012.

Focus areas for FY’ 12 include: Water and Sewer facility and infrastructure improvements; Enhancement of public service amenities including: ADA access and compliance needs; the Broadway

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SCHOOL CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 sponded saying, “The building is not locked in stone, in fact, there is a window open for suggestions.”

Before the next speaker, committee member Jo Eva Gaines, went on the defense, saying, “When we went to the state with a plan for a new school, we couldn’t go with a blank page. We had to go with an idea of what we wanted to build.

One building, two schools, with a central, shared common space… I also stated there would be time for public input. It is an open process and nothing is closed.”

The next speaker, Drew Carey, thanked the committee for opening the floor and regular meeting to taking comments. “In my experience, and widely held opinion, it is best to engage early and often with a broad representation of the community. For reasons I don’t understand, this has stopped.” He continued, “When the public process is limited, projects become forced and divisive…It’s a big mistake to move forward without involving the public process. We should not fear input from the citizens.”

James Asbel, who presented two alternate schematic designs of the

new Pell School to members of the community at two public meetings held last week, took his turn at the podium. Speaking to the group about emails between Asbel and members of the committee dating back to May 2009, regarding conflicting ideals on the new school, Asbel ended his statement and walked out of the room, obviously angered over what he does not believe is an “open process.”

While only three members of the community were actually signed up for public comment, the committee allowed roughly ten more speakers to approach the microphone, some of them more than once.

One speaker, Catherine Michna, stated, “I’ve seen a great improvement, and I have hope, but I think one thing missing is you’re not giving us a dialogue.” She compared the idea, of throwing a bunch of public suggestions into a pot, is like when kids in school do a “group project,” but only one kid does all the work. “We’re asking for authority and some dialogue. Of course our suggestions are going to be very different, but I don’t think it’s productive to just throw ideas. We

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streetscape; and improvement of public parks and recreation areas.

The construction of the new Sen. Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School is also included in the detail, as is the restoration of the Armory and money for seawall repairs.

As councilors heard, this year’s proposed CIP totals $67,214,135, an increase of $49,904,918 over the FY’11 proposed CIP, and $41,249,918 more than the adopted FY’ll CIP. Of that amount, new school construction bonding in the amount of $30 million accounts for most of the significant difference in funding requests between the two fiscal years.

A total of 44 percent is derived from enterprise funds, 45 percent comes in the form of the recently passed school bond, 7 percent from general fund, and 4 percent from other sources.

This years’ CIP draft document also contains the status of “carryover” funding; that is, funding for projects initiated in previous funding cycles that are continuing into FY’12.

Councilors are expected to act on the plan at their Feb. 23 meeting.

For a full wrap-up of Wednesday’s council business, visit our sister publication, Newport Now, at www.Newport-Now.com.

need some sort of way to structure a dialogue that’s more publicly inclusive.” Michna has also further expressed her thoughts on public dialogue in a comment made on our sister site at Newport-Now.com.

Rebecca Bolan, Vice Chairwoman of the School Committee and Gaines spoke on the recent formation of a publicity and public relations committee that will be in charge of getting word out about public meetings to citizens of Newport.

While those who spoke were still frustrated with the school committee’s lack of acceptance to public input, it appears that there has been a shift towards accomplishing a more open forum for discussion.

The public comment discussion on the Pell School took up roughly an hour and half of the regularly scheduled school committee meeting. Grateful that the committee moved that section of the agenda up to the front of the meeting, most members of the public left after final statements were made. To read about the rest of the school committee regular meeting, log on to Newport-Now.com.

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Dear Mr. Santi, We purchased these wall sconces at the Paris flea market in the 1970s. I think we paid about $200 for the pair. How old are they and what are they worth.

— Evelyn V.

Students at Underwood Elementary School received awards on Jan. 31. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows’ Student of the Month were earned by Kindergarteners: Kristian Todorov and Pauline Cooper; 1st Graders: Caitlin McCabe, Erika Western and Sabrina Jefferson; 2nd Graders: Austin Anderson and Kaiden Medeiros; 3rd Graders: Kai Ames and Bryce Murphy; and 4th Graders: Colton Kenney and Ryan Crowley.

The Kiwanis Terrific Kids honors were presented to Kindergarteners; Ke’asia Willliams and Hannah Young; 1st Graders; Jonathan Guinan, Preston Schuster and Shea Rearick; 2nd Graders: Aidan Pacheco and Ashley Desmarais; 3rd Graders: Mia Maria Sanquist and Deisha Fry; and 4th Graders: Lillian Ratcliff and Niall Walsh.

Newport Cooks Series Bead for Life Project Smoke It in Your Kitchen! Learn how to smoke meat, fish or cheese, from Chef Nancy Brush, private chef on Tuesday, Feb. 15. The Mysteries of Baking Revealed: A ThreeClass Baking Series will be taught

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The People’s Café, 282 Thames St. (next to the Blues Café), will sponsor a Bead for Life Party Sunday, Feb. 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. An informational video will be shown at 4 p.m. followed by a short discussion about the Bead for Life project.

The event is an exciting opportunity to learn more about and support impoverished Ugandan women who are lifting their families out of poverty with their handmade, high-quality beaded jewelry. The event will also feature African music. For more information, contact Meghan Dutton, Bead for Life Community Partner, 662-6640 or visit www.beadforlife.org.

The Newport Public Library, located at 300 Spring St., is offering free, drop-in art classes for children ages 7 and up each Friday afternoon through March 11. The program will be held in the Children’s Department. Children will learn how to draw a still life, practice drawing cartoons and more.

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Seven dinner-theater performances are scheduled; dates are Fridays and Saturdays, Mar. 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 6:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 1:30 p.m. on Mar. 6 and 13.

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Jazz for Kids Program Greenvale Vineyards will host the 12th annual Jazz for Kids on Thursday, Feb. 24. Musicians will be vocalist Tish Adams, and Dick Lupino on bass and a guest keyboardist. The musicians will entertain guests with songs kids know and love in a jazz setting, incorporated with old time standards. This event is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served for kids, and wine will be available to purchase for adults. For more information, call 847-3777 or visit www. greenvale.com.

Coat Drive a Success The final tally is in for last month’s Amica Insurance Coat Drive - 204 were donated to Newporters in need through the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center.

Dear Evelyn, Your Paris flea market purchase was manufactured between 1800 and 1820: Empire Style.

They are made of tin and look to have been altered from oil to candle at some time in the past. The painted decoration is very high style representing the French Empire taste. Your $200 purchase has appreciated over the years and would command between $2,500 and $3,000 for the pair. You have a good eye!

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Ton of Love Food Drive Food items will be collected through Feb. 28 to benefit the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. The “Ton of Love Food Drive” is sponsored by the Newport Chamber of Commerce. Among the drop-off locations is Advanced Solutions For Tomorrow, Buckley Heating & Cooling and Carey, Richmond & Viking all in Middletown.

Other locations include: Community College of RI, The Damon Company, Linear Title & Closing and the Newport Athletic Club. Additional drop-off points are Newport County YMCA, Newport Grand, Sovereign Bank, Sovereign Bank Family Skate Center, Super Stop & Shop, West Main Rd., and Webster Bank.

Managing Diabetes Program A five-week, nationally certified Diabetes Outpatient Education program starts Wednesday, March 2, 6 to 8 p.m. at Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth.

Taught by certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators, this program helps participants better manage their diabetes through nutrition and meal planning, medication management, glucose (blood sugar) monitoring, exercise and weight management.

A doctor’s order is required. Most insurance plans cover the program’s cost. Some individual plans may have a co-pay. Sliding scale fees are available. Registration is required ahead of time. To register or for more information call, 849-2101.

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The Rhode Island State Film Office lists on their Web site a production guide for crew and vendor services. Categories include: charter boats; hair and makeup; hotels and accommodations; photographers; props; set construction; florists; wardrobe and costumes, to name a few. They list over 100 categories that a film production company might use when making a film in Rhode Island. The Web site to list your service is http://www. film.ri.gov/ProdGuideLinks.html.

The site is updated frequently and there is no charge for a listing.

The Newport Film Commission is a City of Newport Commission.

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Learn How to Prepare for a Job Interview The Friends of the Jamestown Library present an interviewing workshop with Master Career Development Professional Patrick Lennahan on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. at the library. The workshop is for anyone in or preparing for the job market, including current college students, recent graduates, and adults at any career stage. Call 423-7280.

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Veteran Middle East correspondent Thanassis Cambanis, author of “A Privilege to Die: Inside Hezbollah’s Legions and Their Endless War Against Israel,” will present a free public lecture at Salve Regina University on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. In “A Privilege to Die,” Cambanis offers the first detailed look at the surprising cross section of people willing to die for Hezbollah and its uncompromising agenda to remake the map of the region and destroy Israel. Cambanis’s lecture will be presented at Bazarsky Lecture Hall, located in O’Hare Academic Center on Ochre Point Ave. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Feb. 14 to pellcenter@salve.edu or 341-2927.

AARP Meeting Set The Newport County Chapter of AARP will have its monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 21 at Fenner Hall on Fenner Ave., Newport at 1:30 p.m. New members should arrive at 1:15 p.m. with their national AARP card. This month AARP will host Pauline Davis, RN, Manager of Hospice at Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties and Loretta Marion, a Community Liaison for Hospice at Visiting Nurse Services. They will speak on the hospice services available to Newport County residents and how hospice can positively affect the quality of life during the final stages of a life-limiting illness. Members are reminded to bring non-perishable goods for the AARP pantry project.

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Plenty of flu vaccine is available to the public through Visiting Nurse Services (VNS) of Newport and Bristol Counties. Anyone older than 18 years of age can get a flu shot Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 - 4 p.m. and Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - noon, at the VNS Wellness Room located at 21 Chapel Street, Newport. For more information, call 682-2100, extension 470.

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A tale of an ancient Irish family, the Ranelaghs, follows them from the 16th century to the 19th century in a new book by local author Charles Byrne. Byrne will read from and discuss his book “Ranelagh” at a book-signing event at Spring Street Book Store on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 1-3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Coffee Hour with NTW Join some of the Newport This Week staff at The People’s Café on Thames St. on Friday morning, Feb. 11 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 NewportNow.com? Get out of the cold and come for what we hope can be a regular weekly meeting!

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Children will create their own Valentine card, a heart necklace, a “My Pod” Valentine craft, a layered heart ornament and a cardholder/gift box to take it all home in. Hot chocolate and candy will be served.

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Students must have turned five by Jan. 1 of this year. The Youth Dinghy Program for ages 7-17 runs in two-week sessions with classes for all skill levels. Students must have turned seven by Jan. 1 of this year to be eligible. The Dinghy Program uses Optimists, Bugs and Hunter 140s. For ages 12-17, sessions are offered in J22 keelboats in oneweek sessions. Advanced Race Training programs are also available for Optimist and Club 420 sailors in four and eight-week sessions.

Forl information and to register visit www.sailnewport.org. Interested families are urged to register online before Saturday, Feb. 19 when the lottery registration closes. Classes that are oversubscribed on that day will go to a lottery system to enroll students.

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day, Jan. 31 to Monday, Feb. 7 the Newport Police Dept. responded to 288 calls. Of those, 109 were motor vehicle related; there were 63 motor vehicle violations issued and 46 accidents. The police also responded to 4 separate incidents of vandalism, 4 animal complaints, 4 noise complaints and 5 home/business alarm calls.

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OPINION EDITORIAL The Present Imitates the Past … … to a Point

There’s a past issue of Newport This Week that hangs framed on the wall in our office on Broadway. It’s dated March 23, 1995, and marks the first edition of the publication’s transformation into a traditional half-fold paper. In that issue were stories detailing the paper’s new look and an introduction to artist, Fud Benson, who came up with the font used in our masthead. In other news, Newport in Bloom was right around the corner, so naturally there was a story about that effort, as well as a profile of the Redwood Library’s new executive director.

But it was the feature story – above the fold on the front page – that grabbed our attention this week. “Middle School Issue Focuses Newport’s Future.” So read the title of a story detailing what would be the beginning of an exhaustive public process to re-imagine Thompson Middle School, which, at the time, was crumbling from years of neglect.

The story was written by longtime NTW editor, John Pantalone, and included the following: “Supporters of the construction of a new middle school for Newport are presenting it, not just as a cosmetic issue for the safety and comfort of students but, as a major economic development issue.”

Then-School Committee Chairwoman Deborah Melino-Wender said at the time, “We’ve made a lot of progress academically in recent years...Now we have to match the academic programming with a facility that isn’t crumbling around us.”

Sound familiar? Not only had the school committee been pushing for a new building to replace an antiquated facility, but the movement came during a time of improved academic performance. Add in the fact that an effort to build a new middle school in 1972 was defeated, and you have some striking similarities with today’s debate over the effort to build the Sen. Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School.

The similarities, however end there.

In the early weeks of 1995, a siting committee was appointed to advocate for the approval of a multimillion-dollar bond which would fund the new school. By February, the committee had kicked off a series of public forums which continued into April. Their purpose?

To gather community input from all corners of Newport into the location, cost, and preliminary design possibilities of what would be the new Thompson Middle School.

Parents and taxpayers were encouraged, early on, to “buy-in” to the project; forums were held around the city at places like the Sullivan School on Dexter Street, today destined to be the site of new Pell Elementary School. The forums brought together people of differing minds, with varying degrees of interest in the project. Input was gathered, debates were had, and ultimately an initial design was brought before voters in November of 1996.

Such was the process more than 16 years ago. We cannot go back to the days before the most recent school bond question, but we can look ahead. We applaud the School Committee for their commitment to host a public forum to solicit input on the new Pell School, and recognize the countless hours of the subcommittee members who toiled over the proposed design in the months leading up to last November’s vote, but we cannot help but wonder if this change in course will be enough to satisfy a public that, by their own admission, has come to feel “shut out.”

For the sake of the process and the long-term interests of our children, we look forward to writing about the common ground shared by all sides in what should be a project that entire community can feel a part of, and find pride in.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Unfunded Liability– a Ticking Bomb To the Editor: I’m a little late in writing this, but, at the last Newport City Council meeting on Jan. 25, the council narrowly approved OPEB (Other Post Employee Benefits) transfer of $516,000 from the $578,000 taken from the NSD (Newport School Dept.) funding. That money was taken from the NSD surplus to be put into the unfunded liability.

As a member of the Newport School Committee I’m concerned because of the teachers and Council 94 members who have the life health insurance (eliminated in 2004 for all new employees). They pay 5% and 3% into the fund, respectfully. This is not to be confused with the additional 15% and 10% they all pay for their cost share of health insurance plans. The life health care was given in 1998 and since then the NSD has $1 million in that unfunded pot. The city adding the $578,568, from our budget, was the right thing to do with our surplus. Taking it back out was not!

Presently, we pay $4.2 million for retiree health care in our budget. Ironically we pay $3.5 million for active employees. As you can see, that “pot of money” ($1 million) won’t even pay for much of retirees health care cost.

This is not only a Newport problem, but a state and national problem. In fact, the Web site Daily Beast reported in Go Local Prov that Rhode Island ranked first in states facing bankruptcy.

Last week, Moody’s Investors Service, a bond rating company for cities and towns, announced that they will begin to factor in unfunded liabilities when considering states credit worthiness. This decision by Moody’s has profound implications for local and state governments– our bond ratings. The city’s total unfunded liability was $1.17 million now its $1.36 million. The school side was $6.9 million but, with past contract negotiation changes and the state retirement changes it went down to $48 million. Presently, it went back up to $55 million. At some point, the city has to look at its promises. The unfunded liability is like a “bomb ready to go off.”

Robert J Leary Newport School Committe

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To the Editor: This past November I joined the majority of Newport residents that voted to approve a $30M bond to construct a new school on Dexter Street. The passage of this bond— especially during such difficult economic times—is a clear sign that Newport is committed to educational excellence. As a parent I was relieved that my two pre-schoolaged children would have the opportunity to attend a modern facility, and I was eager to participate in the process of designing this new school.

What has become clear since November is that the School Committee has already selected a design for the new school despite their promises to engage the public in the process? Your input—and that of any other parent who wanted to get involved in this process—will be limited to superficial changes to a fully detailed design. Your $30M investment buys you the opportunity to choose the color of your child’s cubby.

I have attended two public presentations in the past month by HMFH, the architectural firm that was hired to help Newport jump through the hoops necessary to secure the State’s approval to put a bond to vote. Although the advertised purpose of the forums was to solicit public input, nothing could be further from reality. In both meetings the architect stated that the process has just begun, that they are in the schematic (conceptual) phase of the design. In the same meetings, members of the School Committee have revealed that only minor changes (“tweaks” to be precise) can be considered at this point. Both statements cannot be true.

When, exactly, were all of these important decisions made and why was the public not involved? Very active and engaged members of this community, people that have been invited by the School Committee to participate in this process, are asking the very same question. At what point did this specific design become the only one on the table?

Who made the assumption that by approving the bond Newport voted for this design?

There is a way out of this mess that will both satisfy stakeholders who have a right to be involved and move the project forward in a timely manner. Rather than continue to work with an architect that is now well rehearsed in deflecting serious questions, an open call should be made to the region’s best architects to bring forth alternative designs and cost proposals in no more than eight weeks. At the end of those eight weeks Newport can select a properly vetted design team and comprehensive design proposal with the due diligence that can only be ensured by comparing alternatives. In eight weeks we can be many steps further ahead on a common path of shared purpose than we are now after years of working with a design team that has tunnel vision.

Much of the hard work has already been done: the site has been chosen; the size of the school has been agreed; Newport has chosen to close all existing elementary schools and spend $30M on a new K-4 school. Now it’s time to inject some fresh thinking into this process and honestly engage the community so we can build a truly extraordinary school.

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General Assembly Highlights

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

For more information on any of these items visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/

n Marriage referendum to be filed Rep. Jon D. Brien announced his plans to file legislation to let Rhode Island voters decide what the state will recognize as a marriage.

The legislation would ask voters in the 2012 election to approve or reject a constitutional amendment specifying that “only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in the State of Rhode Island.�

An August 2010 survey by the Rhode Island chapter of the National Organization for Marriage found that 82 percent of those asked said they believe the people of Rhode Island should have the right to vote on the definition of marriage.

Representative Brien, a Democrat who represents District 50 in Woonsocket, says marriage should not be redefined by the General Assembly because it is too important and personal an issue for voters that they should decide it themselves.

n  Martin named to board

Rep. Peter Martin (D-Dist. 75, Newport) has been invited to serve as a member of the Advisory Board of Community Leaders of the Rhode Island College Institute for Addiction Recovery.

The Institute for Addiction Recovery was established at RIC to strengthen Rhode Island’s capacity to assist individuals, families and communities in their recovery from addition through collaboration and integration of academic and community resources. n Defense Economy Planning Commission to begin study The Senate and House of Representatives have announced appointments to the Special Legislative Commission on Defense Economy Planning, which is expected to make recommendations by the end of this legislative year on policies to help preserve the state’s current defense economy and provide incentives for new investments.

An organizational meeting of the new commission will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14 (a meeting location and agenda are yet to be determined). n House Labor to take up ‘Immigration Control’ Legislation to require the state to retain some of the tenets of the “Illegal Immigration Control Order� – implemented under former Gov. Donald Carcieri and rescinded by Gov. Lincoln Chafee – will be heard by the House Committee on Labor.

The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Peter G. Palumbo (D-Dist. 16, Cranston) and Rep. Joseph A. Trillo (R-Dist. 24, Warwick) requires the Department of Administration to order the Executive Department to utilize the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of new hires in state departments and by entities that do business with state departments.

Council Gets Down to Specifics as Planning Project Moves On

By Tom Shevlin City Councilors met in the downstairs program room of the Newport Public Library on Tuesday for their penultimate strategic planning workshop.

It was the third time in the last six weeks that councilors have convened in this way; talking not about licenses, permits, or resolutions, but rather their collective desire to make the city run more efficiently and achieve, in all sense of the word, “excellence.�

As we’ve been following, the meetings are part of the council’s ongoing effort to establish a clear vision to guide the city over the next two years – and beyond.

Building upon a vision statement adopted during their last session, councilors turned their attention to firming up a formal mission statement for the city, and associated goals to work toward.

Last month, the council set a lofty vision for the city. Namely: to be the most livable city in New England.

This session moved beyond the vision, focusing instead on developing a formal mission statement and touching on broad, actionable goals.

Moderating the meeting once again was Hank Kniskern, who explained that moving forward, it’s important that any goals outlined by the council relate to the recently adopted vision statement.

Attention quickly turned toward

how the council can make City Hall more of a resource rather than an obstacle for residents. It was a concept first introduced by Councilor Naomi L. Neville during the first session – and one that has seemed to have taken hold in the minds of councilors.

Second Ward Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin brought the discussion to a broader level, stressing the importance of macro-level planning and maintaining an open and engaging flow of communication with the public.

That began a lengthy discussion regarding one of the council’s longstated goals: improving communication with the public. In many ways, the topic was a continuation of a similar point made during a previous workshop in 2009.

All agreed that while the city has made some major strides in recent years regarding its communication efforts, more can be done.

First Ward Councilor Charles Y. Duncan pointed to the utilities department’s recent public forums on the ongoing Thames Street and Wellington Ave sewer project as a glowing example of the city effectively engaging and communicating with the public. Others agreed.

The challenge seems to be how the city can best engage residents on issues other than those with a tinge of controversy.

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Moving back to the council’s mission statement, discussion briefly centered around two draft documents sharing similar sentiment, but slightly different verbiage.

McLaughlin and fellow Councilor Henry F. Winthrop volunteered to work together to formulate a final mission statement to be brought before the rest of the group at their next meeting.

Wrapping up the session, councilors laid the groundwork for a future discussion regarding specific goals they hope to meet over the next two years. Among them: the aforementioned desire to improve communication; effective management of city finances; enhancing community assets and investments; and making the city a center of education.

Councilors initially agreed to a total of four strategy sessions, the final of which is planned for sometime in March. After that, the council could move forward with a more public meeting to solicit opinions and feedback from constituents regarding their vision and mission statements and stated goals.

Also taking part was City Manager Edward F. Lavallee. Third Ward Councilwoman Kathryn E. Leonard was not able to attend the meeting.

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Navy Medical Staff Readies for Deployment

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Military personnel at Naval Health Clinic New England (NHCNE) have to be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. This means having your seabag packed, legal affairs in order, family care arranged and your critical care skills had best be in tiptop shape because people’s lives depend on them. Unlike many in the military, NHCNE personnel usually deploy as individuals to augment an already-formed unit. This means that they will often jump into an established team and are expected to hit the ground running. Innovative training at NHCNE Newport is making sure that when duty calls, our medical personnel are more than mission-ready.

NHCNE staff members are assigned to clinics that treat primarily ambulatory patients in Newport, Groton, Conn., Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and Portsmouth, N.H., facilities. In these assignments, personnel do not routinely perform critical skills necessary in emergency situations. Many corpsmen are in their first assignments and have limited practice. Frequently, nursing duties involve more administrative roles and less direct patient care. Aggressive training ensures their critical skills are developed and well practiced.

NHCNE runs a Tactical Combat Care Course for corpsmen at Camp Fogarty in Exeter. When in the field, corpsmen perform much of the emergency treatment and need to be ready to deliver the expected standards of care. This course trains them in procedures under simulated battlefield conditions. They train on equipment specific to battlefield use, practicing on medical dummies. The noise and stress levels are high and constant. Capt. Karen DiRenzo, NHCNE Senior Nurse Executive, says “Corpsmen will be doing these procedures, procedures they might not do in a stateside hospital setting, and they need to be prepared.”

A new collaboration between the NHCNE and the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Providence is the brainchild of Capt. DiRenzo. It is the first of its kind, designed to develop and maintain specific critical competencies of individuals.

In 2003, DiRenzo deployed to Iraq with Fleet Hospital Pensacola and

CDR Barfknecht is assisted by LTJG Todd Pearson, who is on his first tow of duty, in the Veteran Association’s emergency room.

(Photo by Kathy MacKnight, NHCNE Public Affairs Officer) was part of the Navy’s first Expeditionary Medical Facility to be established in enemy territory. As senior nurse, she was head of Casualty Receiving, in charge of three trauma teams. They treated 600 patients and performed over 400 surgeries, caring for Marines, enemy prisoners and humanitarian civilians alike.

In these exigent circumstances, she saw firsthand what was needed: medical personnel whose critical care skills were continuously ready to perform under duress. DiRenzo says, “It is not enough to know these procedures and to have done them, no matter how many times, in the past. They need to be second nature.”

DiRenzo tapped Cmdr. Paul Barfknecht to head up the new VA training program. A Navy nurse for 21 years, he has a master’s degree in emergency nursing, specializing in critical care, and significant deployment experience. He spent most of 2009 in Iraq with the Marines in Shock Trauma Platoon, Medical Element, Combat Logistics Battalion 4. In 2010, he was sent to Haiti on USNS Comfort as part of the disaster relief efforts. DiRenzo says, “Cmdr. Barfknecht was the obvious choice. In addition to his extensive field experience and medical training, he is a natural teacher.”

Under Barfknecht’s supervision,

NHCNE personnel rotate through the VA hospital several days a month in the emergency room and intensive care unit, performing procedures necessary for clinical sustainment of critical skill sets.

The fast-paced environment makes the hospital an ideal setting for ongoing critical care training. The full service facility treats 180,000 patients a year, has a staff of over 1,000 and is affiliated with Brown Medical School, Harvard Dental School, the University of Rhode Island Pharmacy and Rhode Island College School of Nursing.

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NATURE One of the Greatest Shows on Earth

By Jack Kelly Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge became a small piece of heaven for nature enthusiasts this past Sunday, Feb. 6. Gifted with a warm and sunny day, many fled their homes for a walk in the natural world. Carrying binoculars, telescopes, and cameras of every size and description, crowds of spectators began to arrive at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge during the morning hours. These wildlife observers spread out across the refuge in search of their own subjects. Some found their quarry on the waters of the Sakonnet River, in the Island Rocks area. Harlequin Ducks, Red-necked Grebes, Red-throated Loons, and many other waterfowl were reported to the visitor center reception desk.

Grebes and Loons are two ancient bird species. Fossils of both species have been found dating back tens of millions of years. A small group of Harbor Seals were also reported in the area.

By early afternoon, no less than thirty cameras and telescopes on tripods were set up along the northern and western boundaries of the parking lot. Another twenty-five photographers were spread out along the access road to the parking lot. They awaited the appearance of three Short-eared Owls and a Barn Owl, which have been delighting visitors for the past week or so, usually sighted after 2:30 p.m.

However, the first stars of the afternoon were a pair of Red-tailed Hawks. These two mature buteos were hunting for rodents from the air and from perches around the north and south fields adjacent to the parking lot and visitor center. They were landing, flying, and perching on signs and guardrails within twenty-five feet of the photographers. The assembled crowd of onlookers now numbered close to one hundred and there was a respectful, hushed tone to the group.

At one point, one of the hawks dove from the air and pounced on a rodent not fifteen feet from a photographer. This action elicited squeals and shrieks from some onlookers. The hawks seemed oblivious at times to the assembled throng, and at other times appeared to display an almost humanlike quality of “hamming it up� for the cameras.

This pair of hawks has been seen hunting and perching together for the past few weeks in the Sachuest Point area. Although male and female Red-tailed Hawks look similar, the female is usually one-third larger than the male. Local birders and refuge volunteers believe this may be a “bonding pair�. Evidence seems to indicate that Red-tailed Hawks have a strong pair bonding and mate for life. Breeding season begins in early March and these two may be preparing to mate.

Only time will tell, but for now

This pair of Red-tailed Hawks delighted visitors at Sachuest Point NWR. (Photos by Bob Weaver) these two can be seen daily in the Sachuest Point area.

As the afternoon progressed, the crowd had doubled in size and the parking lot was overflowing. People were parking at Second Beach and carrying their equipment up the road to the refuge. License plates revealed vehicles from all six New England states, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. There were families, couples, individuals, and grandparents with grandchildren, all hoping to spot the owls. One couple I met, Tom and Nancy, had come to Newport for a romantic four-day getaway. Tom had seen the online reports of ample birdwatching opportunities in the Newport area. The two had packed their binoculars, telescopes, and camera equipment before leaving their home in New Jersey. Nancy excitedly told me about their adventures that day, while she shared the stunning photos they had captured. She explained, “We started at the campground down the road this morning.

We had to wait awhile, but we finally saw and captured a photo of the Barn owl in flight Green-tailed over Sachuest To w h e e ! �

Point NWR This was only the beginning as Tom continued the story; “We saw a strange hawk land in the brush behind the campground. When we drove back toward the beach and marsh area, we realized that it was a mature, Rough-legged Hawk!� Tom’s telescopic lens had allowed him to photograph the hawk in vivid detail. The Rough-legged Hawk is comparable in size to the Redtailed Hawk, but hunts much differently. It hunts gracefully over marshes and fields, often hovering while it seeks out prey. This hawk is indigenous to the Arctic and Canada, but will range south in the win

ter in search of prey. Along with the waterfowl pictures they had taken, Tom and Nancy had seen eleven species to add to their list.

As we conversed, all of a sudden, a lone Short-eared Owl appeared about four hundred yards away in the north field. Scores of cameras, telescopes, and binoculars swung north as the call went out. A collective gasp escaped the crowd as two female Harrier Hawks flew low over the masses and winged their way into the north field to confront the owl. Short-eared Owls and Harrier Hawks are natural rivals as they feed on similar prey. They will attempt to drive each other from prospective territory. The owl quickly dove for cover in a small tree. The hawks gave up their pursuit and returned to active hunting. Eventually, the owl emerged and dazzled the crowd as it hunted along the fields and brushline. A second Short-eared Owl made its way west to the landfill cap, where another large group of birdwatchers gathered to watch it hunt and engage a Harrier Hawk in an awesome display of aerial sparring.

The Barn Owl that has been sighted in the area recently did not appear before dusk, and that left some spectators disappointed. As the sun began to set, and the night air became chilly, the assembled masses started to disperse to various destinations. The vast majority of the crowd was thrilled with the avian displays they had witnessed.

It was a very good day. Nature, the greatest show on earth!

Raptor Species seen at Sachuest Point in the last week Harrier Hawk (3) Red-tailed Hawk (3) Rough-legged Hawk (2) Short-eared Owl (3) Barn Owl (1) Peregrine Falcon (2) Hunting shore birds at Second and Third beaches Cooper’s Hawk (1) Don’t forget the Great Backyard Bird Count, coming up on Feb. 18-21.

For more information on how to participate, go to: www.BirdCount.org.

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Naval Community Briefs Play Cupid at the O’Club Naval Station personnel have two chances to celebrate Valentine’s Day at the Officers’ Club. A Valentine’s Dinner Dance will be held Friday, Feb. 11. Tickets are $50 per person and are available in advance at the ITT office. Call 841-3116 for more information.

Couples can also enjoy an elegant Valentine’s Day dinner with live music on Monday, Feb.14 in the Topside Lounge. This fourcourse dinner with wine is $50 per couple, without wine for $45 per couple. Reservations recommended, call 841-1442.

Comedy Continues at O’Club The Winter Comedy Series continues Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Topside Lounge with comedian Tony V. Known for his streetwise humor, Tony V. was dubbed the “Funniest Person in Massachusetts” by Showtime television. He has appeared with Jay Leno, Adam Sandler and

Live Music

Weds. “The Throttles” Thurs. “Honky Tonk Knights”

Dennis Miller, and opened for The Beach Boys, Kenny Rogers, Billy Ray Cyrus and The Temptations.

His television credits include “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” Comedy Central’s “Tough Crowd,” “Seinfeld” and “The Single Guy.” The show is free and open to all hands with base access. Note, the comedy series is geared towards adults. For more information, call 841-1442.

Spouse Financial Planning Program The Newport Officers’ Spouses’ Club will present a seminar on personal financial planning Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Certified Financial Planner Christy Raines, of Azimuth Wealth Management, will present “Lessons for Life - 10 Timeless Concepts for Creating a Better Financial Future for Your Family” at the Seaview Lanes on the Naval Station. NOSC members are invited to register online at www.NewportOSC.org. Registration deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 18.

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DINNER & MOVIE A Rose by Any Other Name

By Patricia Lacouture

The “true” history of Robert Burns’ lyrics, “My love is like a red, red rose…” is a matter of speculation. Was the 1794 song/poem inspired by a fair lady Burns spotted on a country walk, or was he simply recording old Scottish lyrics to ensure their place in posterity? Whatever the origin, romantic prose and poetry shall abound this weekend, and if you need inspiration for a Valentine’s Day movie date, stay tuned.

There are options available this weekend in the mainstream cinema department as well as a fresh take on the Shakespearean romantic classic to ignite (or rekindle) your romance. There are even movies you can watch at home after dinner or to complement a lovely dinner.

When it comes to cinema romance, nobody does it better than movies and the Bard.

Currently screening, “No Strings Attached” examines friendship and how spicing that up with sex can lead to comic, but very romantic, complications. Emma (Natalie Portman, of “Black Swan” notoriety) finds her pal Adam (Ashton Kutcher) attractive. She’s a busy young doctor with time enough for quick sex, but lacking the energy to cultivate a relationship. When they agree to have sex without lying, jealousy or expectations, they find themselves in a stew of emotions. Is sex without affection and attachment satisfying? Can they, once they get past the preliminaries, avoid those—to pull the metaphor from another context—infamous “slings and arrows” of Cupid’s bow? This is a good bet for levity with just enough moments of substance to keep you talking after the movie, without getting sappy or too overtly sexual.

For more situational and slapstick humor, you may want to check out the new Adam Sandler flick, “Just Go with It,” featuring Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman and “Sports

“No Strings Attached,” stars Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher and Kevin Kline. In this comedy, Emma and Adam are life-long friends who almost ruin everything by having sex one morning. In order to protect their friendship, they make a pact to keep their relationship strictly “no strings attached.”

Illustrated” swimsuit model Brooklyn Decker and opening on Feb. 11.

Sandler’s character pretends he’s married in order to play the beleaguered, mistreated husband in the hopes of getting a sympathy vote.

Lies compound upon lies, and soon Sandler’s stories cast him more in the role of louse than soon-to-besingle spouse.

Or, you can hold out for truly high culture and see a play by Shakespeare himself. “Romeo and Juliet” plays on Monday, Feb. 14 on the giant screen at the Jane Pickens Theater. The production hails from London’s Globe Theater and promises to be a lovingly crafted rendition that blends contemporary issues with the timeless teen love story—without those currently voguish vampires. There’s only one screening at 7 p.m., and tickets cost $20.

Some may prefer to celebrate quietly with, perhaps, a fire in the fireplace, candles and your favorite take-out or cooked with love at home feast. So, here are some picks for romance on your TV screen.

Who hasn’t laughed and cried watching “When Harry Met Sally,” with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal try-

ing to figure out how their friendship would be altered by sex? Moments don’t get much funnier than the deli scene where director Rob Reiner’s real-life Mom says, “I’ll have what she’s having.”

Romance fans can’t go wrong with “Sleepless in Seattle,” starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in a keeps-you-glued-to-your seat scenario about two lovers who almost never meet. “Sleepless…” is based on the far weepier, “An Affair to Remember” with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Now, that’s a classic.

“Love Actually” is a delightful romantic romp involving four couples in different parts of the world caught up in the Christmas hubbub as well as trying to sort out their love lives. Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson and Kiera Knightly make up part of the flawless ensemble cast.

Finally, what kind of Red Sox fan would I be without a nod to “Fever Pitch” with Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon. Is love actually better than baseball?

So, pluck your favorite date clothes out of the closet and have fun and feasting in celebration of the day devoted to lovers.

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Thursday

SPOTLIGHT

Feb. 10

ASTERISK

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. Advance registration requested, www.newportmansions.org or 847-1000 ext. 154.

menu available Friday February 11- February 14 3-course Dinner for 2 p r i x f i x e $65 per couple Includes a bottle of Cabernet or Chardonnay

APPETIZER Beet Vichyssoise

served with tomato horseradish sour cream

Shrimp Salad

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. For ages 12-18. Email ChristinaWolfskehl@yahoo.com or 846-1573 for more information.

“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, weekly 6 – 7 p.m., free, Redwood Library, 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org 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. 11

Coffee Hour with NTW Drop in to the The People’s Café on Thames St. at 10 a.m. to ask questions, give us some news tips, or discuss Newport happenings with the Newport This Week and Newport-Now.com staff.

Benefit for Homeless Animals The 38th Annual “Have a Heart” benefit for animals at the Potter League at the Hotel Viking. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Live auction, raffles, and more. 864-0592 ext. 125.

Pairs Trivia Night In honor of Valentine’s, couple’s trivia night at Newport Storm Brewery. 6 p.m. 293 J.T. Connell Hwy., Newport, 849-5232 Owl Prowl 6 – 8 p.m. An evening stroll to look for owls at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Rd., Middletown, great for ages 8 and up. $10 for non-members, 846-2577.

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

with fresh melon and orange vinaigrette

Asian Pork Salad

served with cucumber, bean sprouts, crispy lettuce, scallions, and hoisin sauce

ENTRÉE Horseradish Encrusted Prime Rib potato au gratin and garlic spinach

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each Polo, Feb. 19–20, at 2 p.m. on Second

Beach, organized by Newport Polo Inc., will feature as many as four competing teams playing in 4-chukker matches on both afternoons at low tide. Spectators are encouraged to witness the fast-paced contests and cheer on the teams, playing on thoroughbred mounts.

Winter got you down?

Hold on just one more week for the Newport Winter Festival–a chance to have fun indoors and out at dozens of events planned for this beloved 10-day event that is perfectly timed to bridge the gap from Christmas to St. Patrick’s Day. This year’s festival takes place from Feb. 18 to 27 at various locations around the city. (Check the Web site www.newportevents.com/winterfest for full details.) Some events are free, but others carry a fee, so if you plan to go to more than a few, it’s a wise idea to purchase a festival button ($8) for reduced admission prices as well as discounts at various merchants. You can buy buttons online through the Web site,

or at Shaw’s, AAA in Middletown, the Gateway Visitors Center and other locations listed on the festival website.

Highlights of the festival’s first weekend include the 16th annual Chili Cook-off at the Newport Harbor Hotel, ice-sculpting at the Gateway Center, and Beatlemania at the Marriott hotel–all on Sat., Feb. 19. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, you can watch Beach Polo at Second Beach. On Sun., Feb. 20 and Mon., Feb. 21, there will be a children’s fair at the Marriott.

For details on these and other events, check the Web site and stay tuned for more details in next week’s edition of Newport This Week.

Saturday Feb. 12

Winter Lecture Series “Washington Square Roots: Recapturing History as Newport Grows for tomorrow,” lecture by John Grosvernor III, 2 p.m., Newport Art Museum.

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

Spring Street Bookstore, 42 Spring St. from 1-3 p.m. to autograph your copy.

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

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

3rd Annual Valentine’s Event An evening of music and dancing at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, sponsored by Friends of mvyradio. 194 Bellevue Ave., 508-693-5000.

Book Signing Charles Byrne tells the tale of a 16th century Irish family in his new release “Ranelagh”. He will be at

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SWEETS CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 Preheat oven to 350º F. In electric mixer bowl, mix together butter and sugar until just combined.

Add vanilla. In separate bowl, combine flour and salt, then add to butter-sugar mixture. Mix on low speed until dough starts to come together. Dump onto a surface dusted with flour and shape into a flat disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes.

Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with heart-shaped cutter.

Place hearts on ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar. Bake 20-25 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Makes about 24 hearts.

(Note: add red food coloring to batter to make pink Valentine hearts if desired.)

(Recipe adapted from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten)

Moist Eggless Chocolate Cake

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup cold water 1 tablespoon vinegar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl combine dry ingredients. Add water, vinegar, oil, and vanilla; stir just until combined.

Pour into greased 8- or 9-inch, or heart-shaped pan. Bake about 35 minutes or until firm. Serves 6-8.

(Note: you can also mix this cake right in the baking pan. For a delicious variation, add chocolate chips, raisins, chopped apples, or diced cherries.)

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Newporters know Mark Lester for Sambar, his cozy eatery on lower Thames Street, but behind the scenes, the restaurateur has been hard at work collaborating on the launch of Soul Brazilian Cachaça, a unique type of rum. The impetus for launching Soul came when he and his Brazilian-born college roommate realized cachaça wasn’t well known in this country. “And yet, it’s the third most consumed white spirit in the world,” says Lester. It was nearly five years ago when the two began to research cachaça. They quickly learned that it lacked a recognized U.S. brand even though it’s the national spirit of Brazil, from where Lester recently returned.

Authentic cachaça comes from, and can only be produced in, Brazil, and is made from 100% freshpressed sugarcane juice. It differs from traditional rum in that it is devoid of molasses, the common byproduct that results during the sugar-making process and is typically used as rum’s distillation base. In the making of Soul, the sugar cane juice is distilled at least four times using methods that have been used for over 100 years.

“There are two types of cachaça:

Soul Brazilian Cachaça Caipirinha

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artisan and industrial,” explained Lester. We don’t include any additives in the fermentation process, making it artisanal,” explains Lester. Once processed, the cachaça is aged in cognac barrels for up to one year before bottling, which Lester says adds a smooth finish to the potent spirit (40 percent alcohol by volume, 80 proof ).

Lester says that after applying for all the required federal permits, they created Premier Spirits, LLC, an importing company based here in Newport. After being made and packaged half a world away, Soul is shipped to New York, warehoused in New Jersey and then distributed to a growing list of restaurants and bars in the Northeast, the majority of which are in Rhode Island. The most popular cocktail to employ cachaça is in a caipirinha (pronounced kai-pur-EEN-ya), the national drink of Brazil (see recipe below). Lester says he and the Soul team have devised somewhere between 30-40 recipes made with Soul Cachaça, many of which are found at bars and restaurants throughout Newport including Sambar, Perro Salado, Fluke, Diego’s, One Pelham East, Newport Blues Café, The Gas Lamp Grille, Pop, One-Eighty, The Fifth Element and more. It’s also available at Vickers Liquors, Bellevue Wine and Spirits and Bridge Liquors, where the spirit retails for $29.99.

The response and support, Lester says, has been encouraging as the new business, which officially launched late last year, continues to grow and gain attention. “It’s a new venture, it’s a difficult venture, but “nothing risked, nothing gained,” he says with a smile. The company is spreading the word on Soul at events including the Taste of Newport, and has an active social media presence on Facebook. To learn more about Soul, visit www.soulcachaca.com.

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DINING OUT There are many fine restaurants and eateries in the area. We hope this map helps you find one that suits your taste.

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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.

Discovery Day 2 – 4 p.m. at the Exploration Center, featuring a performance by the award-winning Tandem Tellers.

Suggested donation of $5 per family. 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport, 272-3540.

SUNDAY BRUNCH … … IT’S ON! 10AM to 2PM

or “Black Monday” depending on your perspective. Same as any other Monday’s $12.95 specials: Filet Mignon, Seafood Cioppino Sweetheart Celebration or Lobster Fra Diavlo.

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A fundraiser to benefit Emmanuel Church’s mission trip to New Orleans from 4 – 7 p.m. at Sardella’s Restaurant on Memorial Blvd. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children. 662-7839.

Monday Feb. 14

Romeo and Juliet A special Valentine’s Day screening of Shakespeare’s classic from the Globe Theatre in London. 7 p.m. at the Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro St., Newport, 846-5252.

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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. 15

Storytime Picture book and song activities, for children ages 2-4, 11 a.m.

Newport Public Library.

Newport Cooks Learn how to smoke meat, fish and cheese in your kitchen. 6 p.m., $50 per student, Edward King House, 35 King St., Newport, 293-0740.

Coyote Summit Island-wide meeting regarding the local coyote population with RI DEM officials, city and town officials. 7 p.m. at Gaudet Middle School.

Wednesday Feb. 16

Live

Musical Entertainment Thursday, February 10

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.

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

Public Lecture at Salve Veteran Middle East correspondent Thanassis Cambanis presents a free lecture at Salve Regina University at 6 p.m. Lecture examines Hezbollah’s dynamic force in the Middle East. Bazarsky Lecture Hall in the O’Hare Academic Center on Ochre Point Ave. RSVP at 341-2927.

Newport Grand–Local Band JamThe Counterfeits, 9 p.m.

Newport Film Screening of the Oscar nominated documentary “Gasland” at the Jane Pickens Theater, 49 Touro St., Newport, 7:30 p.m. 649-2784.

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

Newport Blues Café –Felix Brown, 9:30 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– Bobby Ferreira, 4-7 p.m.

Rhino Bar–Hot Like Fire Rhumbline–Joe Parillo, 7-11 p.m.

Friday, February 11 Asterisk –Fran Curley, Jazz Trio The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Dick Lupino & Friends, 6-10 p.m.

Newport City Limits Support the third taping of the show featuring local Newport artists at Jimmy’s Saloon, 37 Memorial Blvd at 8:30 p.m. 207-4812.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Chess Group 7:30 p.m. at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, all are welcome to play.

Newport Blues Café –Sweet Tooth & The Sugarbabies, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday Feb. 17

Women in Business Brown bag luncheon, noon-1 p.m., sponsored by BankNewport.

Register online or call 847-1608.

This free event will be held at the Newport County Chamber of commerce office, 35 Valley Rd., Middletown.

Newport Cooks The mysteries of baking revealed

by Chef Karen Benjamin of The Creative Cake Company. $50, 6 p.m. at the Edward King House, 35 King St., Newport, 293-0740.

Put Your Web Site to Work Newport Interactive Marketers, free seminar on how to make money from your Web site or blog.

6 – 9 p.m. at Christie’s Restaurant.

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Lecture at Redwood Newport resident Rounsevelle (Skip) Schaum will present “Iraq: Past, Present and Future” at the Redwood Library on Bellevue Ave. at 6 p.m. $5 for non-members, 847-0292.

Teen Screenwriting Workshop 6 p.m. Please see Thursday, Feb. 10 for more information.

“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. Please see Thursday, Feb. 10 for more information.

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Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Bros.

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

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

Newport Grand–Sweet Desire, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub­–The Merge 10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–The Hype Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel– Lois Vaughan, 4-7 p.m.

Rhino Bar–Mix Tape Rhumbline–Dawn Chung, 7-11 p.m.

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

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Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Bros.

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

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

Newport Grand–Russ Peterson, 9 p.m.

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

Rhino Bar – Jackson Schoolhouse Rhumbline – Joe Parillo Sambar – DJ Butch, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 13 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.

O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m.

One Pelham East–Chopville, 6-p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Rhumbline–Bobby Ferreira The Fifth Element 11–Sunday Brunch featuring live music, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan

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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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Newport Winter Festival events occur citywide Feb. 18-27 Here are just a few highlights of next weekend.

To read about more activities visit www.newportevents.com

Friday, Feb. 18

Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Tour the famed Belcourt Castle with owner Harle Tinney as she guides you through her haunted home of 50 years as she talks about her ghostly encounters.

5:30 – 7:30 p.m. $25 per adult, $15 student/senior, 657 Bellevue Ave., 846-0669 The Comedy & Magic of David Hall Magic David is one of the best magicians in Boston. With a stage show full of high-energy and witty comedy, it’s a truly stunning and amazing show! 7:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island. $7/&4 with the Winter Festival Button. 847-7666.

Saturday, Feb. 19

Newport Bridal Show The 9th Annual event at two locations. Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave., and OceanCliff at 65 Ridge Rd. 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $15 at the door, 841-0200.

Ice Sculpting Demonstration Ice sculptors wielding their chisels, chain saw, and power sanders

create ice masterpieces! 11 a.m.

– 2:30 p.m. at 23 America’s Cup Ave., 847-7666.

16th Annual Chili Cook-Off Winter heats up as area restaurants compete to serve the best chili in town! 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Newport Harbor Hotel. $8/$6 with a button.

BeatleMania Key up the memories, sing along, and trigger the events of the Beatles Era in a live concert at the Newport Marriott. 9 p.m., $20/$17 with a button. 847-7666.

Sunday, Feb. 20

Children’s Fair Bring the kids for a fun filled day of activities including face painting, balloon creations, arts & crafts, reptiles and much more!

11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the Newport Marriott Ballroom. $7/$4 with a button.

Tropical Drink Contest Get out of the cold and sample the best tropical drinks around at the Gas Lamp Grille, 206 Thames St., 9 p.m.

Gallery Shows & Artist Openings Art on the Wharf Tony Gill Exhibit through Feb. 14.

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 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 Isherwood Gallery Gallery open Wed.-Sat., 38 Bellevue Ave., 699-2276, www.isherwoodgallery.com 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 Private Collections.” Open daily, 21 Bowen’s Wharf, 847-4359, www. rkingfinearts.com 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

Sheldon Fine Art Opening reception for John Harris, Sat., Feb. 12, 5-7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

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

Mansions, Museums and Historic Sites The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Discover the history of tennis through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art and video, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., free for kids under 16 , 849-3990; www.tennisfame.com.

Museum of Newport History Exhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolution and its emergence as a Gilded Age resort. Open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 Thames St., 841-8770, www.newporthistorical.org National Museum of American Illustration Original artworks from the Golden Age of Illustration in a historic Gilded Age mansion, 492 Bellevue Ave., 851-8949, ext. 18, www.americanillustration.org Naval War College Museum Free and open to the public. Visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; 841-2101.

Ochre Court One of Newport’s first “summer cottages” built in 1892, now Salve Regina University’s administration building, ground floor open Monday thru Friday, 9-4 p.m.

Redwood Library The nation’s oldest lending library, c 1748, 50 Bellevue Avenue, free, donations always welcome, 8470292; www.redwoodlibrary.org Rough Point Doris Duke’s oceanfront estate, 680 Bellevue Avenue, 847-8344, www.newportrestoration.org

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Middletown Upsets Prout in Boys Hoops

By Ray Fullerton When Islanders head coach Kevin Lendrum was asked what he thought his basketball team’s (5-10 Division III South ) chances were to upset The Prout School (11- 3 Division III South ), a team that defeated Middletown by 25 points earlier in the season, he said, “We have been playing very well lately. We’ve won two of the last three games, and the loss was to first place East Greenwich (14-2) by just two points.

Our recent practices have been crisp and efficient, and this young team is really starting to put things together. We are a much better team than we were when we played Prout in January.”

Even coach Lendrum might not have expected to see his team pull off the upset with such an impressive 15 point victory over Prout, 62-47, Monday evening, Feb.7,

on their home court. There were plenty of heroes for Middletown.

Cam Murphy scored a team high 14 points, including 9 straight points with less than four minutes to play, to break open a tie game. Toryn Smith-Neves poured in 13 points and added seven big rebounds and seven assists. Ryan Mosher scored 13 points, and Jalen O’Loughlin added 10 points, including three huge 3-pointers in the first half to turn back Prout rallies. Senior point guard Jack McCabe scored eight points, but more importantly, helped his team limit their turnovers to just four with his crisp floor play. Randy Butler and Matt Sullivan won the defensive battle against a much taller Prout front court.

Perhaps the biggest factor of the night was the Islanders’ tough, team-oriented, man-to-man defense that held Prout’s John King to just 9 points. King had burned

Middletown for 27 points in that first game in January. Lendrum was very pleased with his team’s defensive work, saying his kids never let up from the opening whistle to game’s end, and while they picked up a few too many fouls, they were all due to extra hustle and not due to lazy reach-ins or from being out of position. “We are really starting to be a tough defensive team,” Lendrum said.

Due to the young Middletown squad’s slow start this season, they remain in a battle to qualify for the playoffs. Lendrum feels that a playoff berth may come down to the Mount St. Charles game scheduled for Monday, Feb. 14 at Middletown at 7 p.m. “If we get that game, I think we will be in,” said Lendrum. “If we keep on improving at the rate we are now, we will not be an easy out. Plus, I think it will be a great experience for this young but rapidly maturing team.”

Jalen O’Loughlin, #53, shoots over a Prout defender.

O’Loughlin scored 10 points in the Islander’s victory.

Sports Wrap - Up Rogers High School

Photos by Rob Thorn

St. George’s Continued

Boys Basketball (11- 2 Division II) 2/11 7:30 pm Home vs Pilgrim

Boys Hockey 2/12 5 pm @ Brooks

2/14 7:30 pm Home vs West Warwick

2/16 3:40 pm @ Rox Latin

2/16 7:30 pm Home vs Westerly

2/19 2:30 pm @ Groton

Girls Basketball (9- 3 Division II)

Girls Hockey 2/12 3 pm @ Brooks

2/11 7 pm @ Cranston East 2/15 7:30 pm Home vs E. Greenwich 2/18 7:30 pm Home vs Mt. Hope HOCKEY 2/12 7 pm Home vs Coventry 2/19 8:30 pm vs Middletown @ St. George’s

Middletown High School

2/16 4 pm Home vs Milton 2/19 2:30 @ Groton Swimming 2/12 2 pm Home ISL Invitational 2/19 3 pm @ Cheshire

Portsmouth Abbey School BOYS BASKETBALL 2/10 4 pm Home vs Landmark School 2/12 3:30 pm Home vs Pomfret 2/15 4:30 pm Home vs Bancroft

Boys Basketball (5-10 Division III) 2/10 7 pm @ Exeter West Greenwich

2/14 7 pm Home vs Mt. St. Charles Girls Basketball (12- 0 DivisionIII) 2/11 7 pm Home vs Shea 2/15- 7 pm - Home vs Bishop Keough

Making a fast break point! Islander junior guard, Ryan Mosher, #33, finishes a fast break for two of his 13 points.

Matt Sullivan, #22, changes the trajectory of a Prout shooter’s baseline jumper.

Wrestling 2/10 7 pm Home vs Exeter West Greenwich 2/14 5 pm Meet @ Middletown High 2/19 7 pm Meet @ Smithfield High Division 2 Dual Meet Tournament Day BOYS Hockey 2/11 7 pm vs Ponagansett @ Smithfield Rink 2/12 8:30 pm Home vs East Greenwich 2/19 8:30 pm Home vs Rogers

Rogers Gets Past Barrington 66-61

Portsmouth High School

Frostbite Results

Rogers center, Divon Bailey, #35, wowed the home crowd and fellow teammate, sophomore Marc Washington, #23, with a dunk against Barrington High School on Monday night. Bailey scored 13 points and Washington added a team high 17.

Under light westerly winds, 21 lasers raced Sunday, Feb. 6 in the ongoing Frostbite series. Peter Shope won with 12 points through four races. In second place with 17 points was Mark Bear. Dave Armitage tied on points with Bear, but lost the tie breaker.

In fourth, was Andy Pimental with total score of 25. The race committee consisted of; Will Donaldson, Oakley Jones and Mike Mahoney.

The first gun, at Fort Adam’s Sail Newport, is at 1 p.m. with sailing generally until 3 or 3:30 p.m. Post-race festivities are held at the IYAC bar on Thames St. The race series continues until May 1. For more information visit www. newportlaserfleet.org

BOYS BASKETBALL (7 - 7 Division I) 2/11 7 pm Home vs Hope 2/14 7 pm Home vs North Kingstown Girls Basketball (4 - 7 Division I) 2/10 7 pm Home vs South Kingstown 2/15 5 pm @ Westerly 2/18 7 pm @ Chariho BOYS Hockey 2/12 6:30 pm vs South Kingstown @ West Warwick Civic Center 2/18 9:30 pm @ East Greenwich @ West Warwick Civic Center 2/19 7 pm Home vs South Kingstown @ St. George’s

St. George’s School BOYS BASKETBALL 2/12 2 pm @ Roxbury Latin 2/16 4 pm Home vs Milton 2/19 3 pm @ St. Marks Girls Basketball 2/12 5 pm @ Brooks 2/16 4 pm @ Milton 2/19 2:30 pm Home vs St. Marks

2/16 4 pm @ Landmark School 2/18 5 pm Home vs Lexington 2/19 1:30 pm Home vs Berwick Academy Girls Basketball 2/11 4:30 pm Home vs Marianopolis Prep 2/19 4 pm @ Berwick Academy Swimming 2/11 5:30 pm @ Thayer Academy 2/16 4 pm @ Winsor School 2/19 12 Noon Providence Cup Boys Hockey 2/12 4:15 pm @ Berwick Academy 2/16 4:30 pm @ Middlesex School 2/19 1 pm @ Harvey School Girls Hockey 2/11 5 pm @ Newton Country Day 2/19 1:30 pm Home vs Winsor

Salve Regina University MENS BASKETBALL 2/12 3 pm Home vs Endicott 2/16 8 pm @ Eastern Nazarene 2/19 3 pm Home vs Gordon- Final Regular Season Game Women’s Basketball 2/12 1 pm Home vs Endicott 2/16 6 pm @ Eastern Nazarene 2/19 1 pm Home vs Gordon- Final Regular Season Game Mens Hockey 2/12 7:45 Home vs Curry 2/14 6 pm @ Suffolk 2/17 7:30 pm @ Wentworth 2/19 4 pm Home vs Southern Maine Womens Hockey 2/11 7 pm @ Manhattanville 2/12 4:40 pm @ Nichols

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February 10, 2011 Newport This Week Page 17

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Life along the Nile

Fifth-graders at St. Michael’s Country Day School took a brief sojourn from their fifth grade world to travel back in time to Ancient Egypt—and invited the rest of the school to come along. This year, for the culmination of their study of the land of the Pharaohs, they presented their findings as an Egypt museum—part historical, part art, part Smithsonian. One exhibitor presented a great visual of the “Egyptian Social Pyramid,” depicting the pecking order along the Nile (pharaoh at the top above the descending layers of underlings) in fourth-century B.C. Another student had created a small reproduction of the Rosetta Stone, “the key to Ancient Egypt,” which looked eerily like a crude prototype for an iPad. Then there was a cluster of friends dressed according to their research topic, whose choices—an embalmer, a pyramid, a scribe and a queen—sounded like a great story line for Cecil B. DeMille.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center February 1 – February 28 Sponsored by: Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the

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