Newport This Week - March 3, 2011

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THURSDAY, March 3, 2011

Vol. 40, No. 8

New Harbor Shuttle Approved

What’s Inside

By Tom Shevlin

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Celebration of a Heritage Begins

With winter finally coming to an end, it’s time to trade in the winter blues for the emerald green of Newport Irish Heritage Month. The monthlong celebration is punctuated by Newport’s famed St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 12. And while parade day may indeed be an unoffical holiday on its own, there’s a whole lot more to March than just the march down Thames St. Be sure to pick up Newport This Week all monthlong as we cover the events of our community’s Irish heritage.

Pictured above:Tim May plucks Irish jigs on his banjo, setting the pace as dancers of all ages kicke off Newport Irish Heritage Month on Sunday, Feb. 27. During Newport’s Gilded Age, Forty Steps was a gathering place for the Irish servants and laborers from the nearby mansions. Here they would hold weekend dances and play the Irish songs and music that reminded them of home.

City’s First Hookah Lounge Opens Its Doors

By Meg O’Neil The newest addition to the trendy William St. neighborhood, Genie’s Hookah Lounge, is finally ready to open its doors. After delays as a result of a change in location from Lower Thames St., Farahnaz Shobeiri and her son, Sina, are fully-staffed, furnished and ready to open their arms to Newport.

As the only hookah lounge on Aquidneck Island, Genie’s will be completely different from the typical hookah lounge that you may have visited in the past or have imagined in your mind.

Decorated with fine attention to detail that includes comfortable, low lounges, pillows, accent rugs, and tea-lights at every table, the new space hits every mark.

The vast space, which was previously used as an insurance office, for several, years has been transformed. Painted in warm and inviting colors, the ambience created is one that makes you immediately feel comfortable; as if you’re in a friends or family member’s home. And, that is exactly what Shobeiri was going for. She explains, “Everybody that comes here will have my open arms. I want everyone to feel like they are coming into my house.”

The hookah lounge and Middle Eastern tea house is something

A proposed hop-on, hop-off harbor ferry service which last year appeared to be sunk, got a big boost this week from state regulators.

In a Feb. 28 decision, the state Public Utilities Commission’s Division of Motor Carriers ruled in favor of an application by Aquidneck Ferry & Charter, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience which would allow the company to operate as a recognized shuttle service in Newport Harbor.

Citing the ferry’s handicap accessibility, the Division wrote in its decision that the proposal was noteworthy in its ability to offer not only access to the water, but amenities such as restroom facilities for disabled passengers once on the water.

Addison Closson, principal of Aquidneck Ferry & Charter, Inc., said on Wednesday that he hopes to begin operations of his Aquidneck Ferry in time for the coming summer season. The company also operates

See HARBOR SHUTTLE on page 7

Site Eyed for Offshore Mussel Farm

By Tom Shevlin

The owners of the new Genie’s Hookah Lounge, Farahnaz Shobeiri and her son, Sina. different for Newport. And in this case, different is good. “I’m very proud to be Iranian-American,” says Shobeiri, who has spent the last 26 years as owner of a day spa in Fairfield, Conn. “I really appreciate everybody in this town. I’ve always had support, especially from those in City Hall. They saw that I am not some young boy opening a business just to make money.

This is because of my love.”

William Heydt, owner of the building that houses Genie’s, said the new addition to the town is wonderful. “I think it’s a compliment to the city that they allow the diversity of a business like this. It adds a lot to the fabric of Newport. People from all over the world come here to visit and this is a reflection of that diversity.”

People in Newport often seem afraid of trying or welcoming

something “new,” and, like many new business that open their doors, Genie’s Hookah Lounge had its share of skeptics.

For those who are still skeptical about the hookah lounge, Shobeiri reaches out, saying, “I hope everybody who was against my business–although I’m sure they weren’t against me, because I don’t blame them because they don’t know what hookah is, I’d

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A pair of fishermen are eyeing a spot, not far from the famed Cliff Walk, as the site of a potential offshore mussel farm.

Planning Board members heard a brief presentation from one of the applicants during an otherwise light agenda last week.

Under an application currently being considered by the state Coastal Resources Management Council, Gregory Mataronas and Michael Marchetti are seeking permission to install an aquaculture apparatus just east of Land’s End at the mouth of Easton’s Bay. Mataronas, a Little Compton resident and commercial shellfisherman, told Planning Board members that he’s fished the area for years and knows the waters around the southern tip of Aquidneck Island well.

He said he chose the site due to a variety of favorable conditions: 1.) it’s out of the way of busy traffic areas, 2.) it’s removed from Benthic traffic zones where commercial and recreational fishing activity converge, 3.) it’s outside of a fish trap zone, and 4.) it boasts relatively deep water and is protected from damaging northerly winds.

The farm will consist of four mussel longlines that are 600 feet in

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A ‘Third Place’ for Folks at All Fitness Levels

By Katherine Imbrie If this winter has shown us anything, it’s that when Mother Nature wants to mess up your outdoor exercise routine, she can do it. People who normally like to stay in shape by taking long walks on the beach or riding a bicycle found themselves stuck indoors for weeks, gazing out the window and waiting for those crusty glaciers of ice along the roadsides to melt.

Not so for those who are members of fitness clubs like Bridge To Fitness (B2F) on Aquidneck Ave. in Middletown. There, from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends, people are staying in shape by doing everything from running on treadmills and spinning on stationary bikes, to taking Pilates and yoga classes, stretching on stability balls, dancing to Zumba music – even kickboxing.

“We have a very active community here” says Michael Cecchi, who with his wife Lisa has owned B2F for almost six years. Both personal trainers, the two are committed to providing a “third place” where members can come not just to exercise, but also to feel part of a community of other active people. “The first two places for most people are home and work,” says Michael. “We want to be the ‘third’ place – that place where you go to challenge yourself physically.”

With eight personal trainers available at B2F, anyone can find a trainer to work with who is compatible with an individual’s requirements. There is also a nutritionist available to consult about how to integrate your eating with your exercising in order to achieve the desired results.

For many people, those results range from losing weight, to gaining strength, to generally getting more fit so they’ll look better once the winter coats come off in spring.

While some fitness clubs find themselves deluged with New Year’s “resolution exercisers” in January, at B2F the clientele is “pretty steady,” says general manager Anne-Marie Herndon. “They like the fact that all our fitness classes

Exercise alone, or with a personal trainer at B2F. are included in the cost of membership, so they can try different things without having to pay anything extra on top of their membership.”

Membership rates vary, but a popular option is $575 for a year, which includes a free month, plus the option to spread out the “year” over as long a period as you like.

“We have people who go away for the winter and want to freeze their membership for that period, and others who like to exercise outdoors in summer, so they come here in the winter and freeze their membership for the summer. A year can be stretched out a long way.”

When you walk into B2F, you are met with a wide array of machines in the main room, plus separate rooms for stationary bicycles and for floor-work like Pilates and yoga.

The walls are lined with colorful exercise paraphernalia, such as inflated stability balls, and the latest fitness craze: kettlebells.

“Kettlebells are very popular right now,” says Cecchi. “You might think that they are similar to dumbbells, but they are weighted differently, so you use them differently.”

As with many types of exercise equipment, technique is important, and that’s why it’s always important to train with an instructor, at least at first, says Cecchi.

With more than 40 weekly classes to choose from, there are plenty of ways to stay in shape at B2F. Right now, the most popular class is “Kettle Meltdown,” says Herndon,

but there is really something for everyone, including the center’s signature class, “Olympic Challenge.”

This is a class that incorporates training for strength, agility, balance and cardio by using a wide array of machines and equipment.

“All of our classes are designed to accommodate people of all fitness levels to get them to their personal best,” says Cecchi. “So even a beginner can do the Olympic Challenge class and find themselves improving at their own pace.”

It’s a good way to be ready for spring weather – when it finally does arrive.

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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/

By Meg O’Neil In an effort to provide a safe haven and roof over the head of Newport’s chronically homeless, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church on Marlborough St., handed over a check in the amount of $9,600 to Housing First on Monday afternoon. The check, is the equivalent of one full year’s rent for an apartment.

In the Housing First program, a client moves directly into independent housing, thereby avoiding temporary stays in shelters.

The philosophy of Housing First is, first and foremost, that individuals need stable housing before their other life issues can be addressed.

The money will assist Housing First in relocating a portion of Newport’s 12-16 identified chronically homeless individuals.

“This is quite remarkable for a church to work like this with the police to help the folks who have been the forgotten ones this year,” stated Officer Jimmy Winters, who explained that serving on the Newport Police Department for over thirty years, he’s seen it all and it is wonderful to see something positive like this happening in Newport. He continued, “Housing First has given safe, sound, secure housing; the American dream for everybody.”

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St. Paul’s Methodist Pastor Becky Baumann presents a large $9,600 check to representatives of Housing First, Steve Ostiguy and Debbie Johnston, NPD officer and Housing Hotline Jimmy Winters on Monday, Feb. 28 (Photo by Rob Thorn) persed in the heart of the Newport community that have received vouchers for this endeavor of providing, “a house with no conditions,” explained Debbie Johnston from the McKinney Shelter in Newport. “There are no conditions forced down their throats. It’s a roof over their heads, privacy… it’s a very different model than what these men are used to.” As of Tuesday, March 1, four of those eight apartments will be occupied by men who “are, absolutely loving that they are simply inside,” said Johnston.

After receiving the eight Newport housing vouchers from Don Boucher, Program Director of

Housing First Rhode Island, Johnston hopes that more will be on their way.

Johnston pointed out that the number of homeless individuals is much larger than previously thought. There are more homeless families in the area this year.

When asked how the men who occupy the apartments were chosen to live in the apartments, Johnston explained that it’s, “The hardcore guys who have been outside for a long time. Jimmy knows the beat, he knows the ones that need the most help.”

Winters summed up the great outpouring of donations from St. Paul’s as “Newport at it’s best.”

nities commission continues study Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist.

74, Jamestown, Middletown) and Sen. William A. Walaska (D-Dist. 30, Warwick) will co-chair the special legislative commission to study the potential economic opportunities in the development of port facilities. n Bills to promote sharing among municipalities, school districts Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist.

12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton), who last year led a special Senate commission that studied the sharing of services among Rhode Island municipalities, has introduced a package of bills recommended by the commission to help communities with the first steps toward sharing services to save money.

The bills are also being introduced in the House by Rep. Raymond

E. Gallison Jr. (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth). n Joint Healthcare Oversight Committee appointed Legislative leaders have reactivated the Joint Committee on Healthcare Oversight to prepare Rhode Island for the implementation of the federal health care overhaul and to oversee the state’s health care activities. Sen. Rhoda E. Perry (D-Dist. 3, Providence) and Rep. Brian Patrick Kennedy (DDist. 38, Hopkinton, Westerly) will serve as co-chairpersons of the committee. n Bill to create scratch ticket to fund Lyme disease prevention Legislation has been submitted to authorize the state lottery division to create the instant-win ticket that would raise money for tickbite and Lyme disease prevention programs at the University of Rhode Island’s Center for VectorBorne Disease.

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Each line will have three headrope markers and a marker on each anchor. The headrope is the portion of the line that is suspended in the water column and utilized for actual mussel cultivation. It will be located 25-30 feet below the surface, with 20-foot mesh tubes, spaced two-feet apart filled with mussel seed.

The proposed site spans over 6 acres, but the actual usable space is only several hundred square feet.

According to the applicants, the mussel farm could have a favorable effect on marine life in the area, acting in the same way as an artificial reef. From the surface, you’re likely to not even notice that it’s there.

Flotation markers will be kept to a minimum – appearing less than 12 inches above the water in most places, save for a pair of 5-7-foot “hi-flyers” on each longline. The design of the apparatuses will keep the lines at least 25 feet below the surface so as not to create a navigational hazard.

Most of the activity at the site would take place during the harvesting season in July and August.

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members that he wouldn’t be making any land approaches from the site, and noise would be minimal – the same as a lobster boat collecting traps.

A smaller configuration has been in place sine August of 2009 under a CRMC commercial viability permit. According to Mataronas, the longlines have demonstrated successful results in terms of growth rates and the lack of pea crabs.

Wild mussel harvesting was once a vibrant fishery in Rhode Island, but pea crabs took their toll on the industry. Recent studies, however, show that cultivating mussels in a suspended state can

greatly reduce the incidence of pea crab infestation.

Currently, no commercial fishing takes place directly in the area, though some lobstering does occur just west of the site. According to Mataronas, the system would be similar to other floating fish traps dotted along the state waters.

The city’s Waterfront Commission voted in favor of the plan during their monthly meeting in February, and after a brief discussion, Planning Board members followed suit, finding the proposal in keeping with Newport’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

The Newport School Committee’s Pell Building Committee was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 2 to discuss further the design of the Sen. Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School. Be sure to check back here next week for a full wrap-up of the meeting, or, if you’d like your news sooner, check in with us at www.Newport-Now.com.

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NEWS BRIEFS Great Decisions Seminar– The Horn of Africa The second seminar of the Newport Council for International Visitors’ Great Decision Series will be held Wednesday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. “The Horn of Africa” will address how internal instability, weak governments in some countries, regional rivalries and a lack of development have resulted in an environment conducive to terrorism. Cmdr. James Kraska, U.S. Naval War College, and Dr. Richard Lobban, Jr., retired, will present. Kraska serves as the Howard S. Levie Chair of Operational Law at the NWC and holds appointments as a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and as Guest Investigator at the Marine Policy Center, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Lobban is the retired former Chair and Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and African Studies at Rhode Island College and an Adjunct Professor of African Studies at the NWC. He currently serves as the Executive Secretary of the Sudan Studies Association.

The Newport Council for International Visitors and Salve Regina University are co-sponsoring the series. The lectures are free but seating is limited. To reserve email Newportciv_res@yahoo.com. For more information on the series, contact Bob Sleiertin at 847-5196.

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Irish Sing-a-Long and Evening Lecture Dinner Scheduled Series Begins The Easton’s Point Association is hosting a Dinner and Irish Singa-Long with Timmy May and Tommy Maguire at the Easton’s Point Pub and Restaurant located at 116 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown.

This event on Sunday, March 20 will start at 4:30 p.m.; followed by music from 5 to 6 p.m. and dinner and social hour from 6 to 7:30 pm. Buffet dinner will include salad, entree, coffee and dessert. A cash bar will be open throughout the evening.

Cost is $20 per person. This event is open to the public. For more information visit www.eastonspointassociation.net. To RSVP, call Sarah Gill at 847-2189.

Local Businesses EXPO 2011 Let’s hear it for local businesses!

On Tuesday, March 8, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual EXPO. The Chamber’s EXPO is the only business-toconsumer EXPO in the region and gives both locals and visitors the chance to come and see what Newport County businesses have to offer. This year, there will be over 100 local companies exhibiting, and past years have brought thousands of attendees. The EXPO will be held from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Goat Island. Admission is free for Newport County Chamber members and their employees, and $3 for the general public. There will be wine tastings as well as food demonstrations, balance screenings, soap box derby demos and live entertainment. This is a once-ayear event that’s not to be missed.

Congratulations to Community Police Officer Jimmy Winters for being awarded the title of Newport City Employee of the Year at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 23.

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On March 8, the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) will host a series of evening lectures that will focus on books on great yachts and great adventures. During this four-part “Readers’ Series” lecture, participants will be drawn into the fascinating stories of the makings of great yachts, both grand and modest, and the adventures on board. Marine writer Jack Somer, who has written about many great yachts sailing today, opens the series on Tuesday, March 8 with a remarkable story of boatbuilding: the making of the Dutch-built Athena, one of the largest private sailing yachts of the modern era. Other experts taking part in the series, which runs until late April, are author-adventurer Eric Wiberg, Irish yachting historian Hal Sisk, and yacht designer Chuck Paine. All lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. at IYRS Restoration Hall, 449 Thames St. Lectures are free for members of IYRS and the Museum of Yachting and $7 for non-members. For more information about the IYRS lectures, visit www.iyrs.org or call 848-5777, ext. 222.

Swanhurst Dinner Theater Newport’s Swanhurst Chorus announced its 17th Annual Tribute to Broadway with Cole Porter’s funfilled romp “Anything Goes”. Join them for the high-spirits, romance, intrigue, and show-stopping musical. Held at Newport ’s Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Ave. , Swanhurst will offer seven dinner theater-style shows with intimate staging that places the audience aboard the S.S. “American,” surrounding them with song.

Doors will open Friday and Saturday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on March 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, and Sundays, March 6, 7 at 1:30 p.m. Reservations are strongly advised. Call 682-1630 or visit www.Swanhurst.org for more information or to make a reservation.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is being held for Kathy Godino at The Elks Lodge, on Friday, March 5 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Kathy formerly worked at the Newport Boys & Girls Club. Tickets sold at the door, $10/adult; $5/child; $30 for family of 5. Raffle and silent auction. Call Beth Simone, 258-6725 for more information.

Portsmouth Garden Club Meeting The March meeting of the Portsmouth Garden Club will be held Wednesday, March 9 at 1 p.m. at the Atria Aquidneck Place. Wanda Coderre, a local artist and member of the Portsmouth Garden Club, will speak on “Art in Flowers- Flowers in Art: the Connection”. Her talk and slide presentation will demonstrate the integral relationship between art and flowers. A graduate of both Bryant University and the University of Rhode Island with a fine arts degree, Coderre is a member of the Art League of RI, the Providence Art Club, the RI Watercolor Society and the Portsmouth Arts Guild.

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Film Legacy is Long Filming in Newport this year should be active with several projects in the pipeline. As dates are set and contracts signed, we will keep readers updated. Newport has been the site for many films, and the following list showcases the variety over the decades: “Amistad” directed by Steven Spielberg, the James Ivory production of “The Bostonians,” Edith Wharton’s “The Buccaneers”, Harold Robbins’ “The Betsy”, “Evening” had great interior shots of Trinity Church, “The Great Gatsby” with Mia Farrow and Robert Redford, “Meet Joe Black” with Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins, “True Lies” with Arnold Schwarzenegger using Ochre Court as a European embassy, “Me, Myself & Irene”, starring Jim Carrey, “Man Without A Country” starring Cliff Roberston and Beau Bridges, and “Mr. North with its star-studded cast included the biggest star was Newport herself. This film was recently shown at the newly restored Casino Theater to a very full house.

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Daughters of the American Revolution The Aquidneck Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their next regular monthly meeting in the lounge at Blenheim Newport on Valley Road in Middletown on Tuesday March 8 at 7 p.m. At their Feb. meeting, Regent Barbara Simmons and Chaplain Florence Archambault inducted Deborah Bellsinger and Cynthia Perry into the chapter as new members.

Membership is open to any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month. For more information, contact Barbara Simmons, Regent, at 849-2629.

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For the first time, the Community College of Rhode Island will hold a Grand Information Session for adults who are potential students.

The session will be from 6:30–8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, at the CCRI Newport campus, One John H. Chafee Blvd. This information session is geared toward adult learners who wish to attend CCRI but don’t know where to start. Advisers will be on hand to help prospective students who have questions about their educational plan and career path. Financial aid staff will help them figure out how to pay for college, and faculty members will discuss the more than 90 programs offered. Students and alumni will share their CCRI experiences.

The college will waive its $20 application fee for those who apply that night. Space is limited. To reserve a spot, call 455-6011 or e-mail gis@ ccri.edu.

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Dr. Seuss is a Silly Goose Want to meet the Cat in the Hat, the Fish, Horton & Sam, Thing 1 and Thing 2? Come to the Middletown Public Library and see you-knowwho! The party starts at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 10. So much fun, you’ll want to visit again. “March into Reading Month” is finally here, so come celebrate whether you’re far or you’re near. The program is free for kids ages 4 – 8, call 8461573, and don’t be late!

The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) will be offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager’s Full Certification Class on Tuesday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 22 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This two-day course will take place at the Hotel Viking on Bellevue Ave. The ServSafe® Food Safety Training Program fulfills the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Sanitation Certification requirement for all food service licenses. This program is appropriate for restaurant owners, managers, kitchen staff and wait staff. The ServSafe® Program, a nationally recognized program offered by the National Restaurant Association, is the restaurant and foodservice industry’s preeminent food safety training program. To register for the course, contact RIHA at 223-1120.

Celtic Folk Music and Dance Program Friends of the Jamestown Library present the ever-popular Atwater and Donnelly on Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m.

Award-winning duo AtwaterDonnelly performs a unique and entertainng blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and poetry. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 423-7280.

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It’s said that after a while, people tend to look like their dogs. At Wag Nation’s annual WinterFest Dog Stroll, those similarities are celebrated. Here, Shana Gaines and her pup (left) are recognized along with look-alike contest winners Dan Rydberg and Shelby, and trick contest winners Stephanie Pires and her ever faithful Mac. The event was held at Queen Anne Square. (Photo by Meghan Sepe, www.MeghanSepe.com)

Shred That Paper To recognize the 13th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), Attorney General Peter Kilmartin invites East Bay consumers and businesses to a “Shred-a-Thon,” on Thursday, March 10, at the Middletown Police headquarters, 123 Valley Rd. From 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., the public is invited to drop off up to two “banker boxes” worth of documents for shredding at no cost.

The secure shredding service is provided by Doc Shredding. Doc Shredding trucks are equipped with state of the art, powerful shredders that can shred just about everything. Once inside the completely enclosed trucks, documents are shredded to fine confetti and transported to a recycle plant where they become recycled paper products.

Boston Museum Tip Concludes Lecture French Film Showing Series

MLKCC Announces Executive Director The Board of Trustees at the Martin Luther King Community Center is proud to announce the appointment of Marilyn Warren as Executive Director. Board co-chairs Suzi Nance and Whitney Slade announced her appointment after a unanimous vote by board members at their Feb. 28 meeting. Warren has served as interim executive director since the departure of longtime executive director Amanda Frye Leinhos in December Board co-chair Suzi Nance thanked Warren for stepping in and guiding the Center through a very challenging period. Warren has worked at the Center for three years and had previously worked at Child and Family Services and Youth Pride.

The Board praised Warren’s leadership and positive impact in all of the Center’s programs. The Volunteer Program has been revitalized, the Food Pantry reorganized to provide a client choice system, and the after-school program has been restructured. Since Warren’s appointment as interim executive director, “The tone and feeling of the center has changed dramatically,” Board co-chair Slade said.

The Preservation Society “Far East” lecture series will conclude on Friday, March 18, with a trip to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and a visit to Art of the Americas Wing.

Departure from Newport is 9 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. The cost for Preservation Society members is $45, general admission $50. Space limited, advance registration required. For more information and to register for any of the programs, call 847-1000 ext.

154, or e-mail ppeterson@NewportMansions.org.

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Friends of the Jamestown Library present their annual International Film Series for 2011. The next film on Thursday, March 10 will be, “Amelie” (le fabuleux destin D’Amelie Poulain) a French film. “The Power of One”, USA, a film of South Africa will be shown on March 24. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the film will begin promptly at 7 p.m. All films are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the library at 423-7280.

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The space at 117 Bellevue Ave. is now home to Sara Campbell, the newest boutique designer on the Bellevue block. With a collection described as Modern Classic, Campbell says her clothing designs are “a little sassy; fresh, ageless, and tastefully in season.” Married to a sailor and raising two teenage daughters, Campbell is looking forward to becoming a part of the Newport community.

“My shop is very much about being as close to your customer as possible. When you shop at our store, you touch a lot of people’s lives...You don’t find our stuff in department stores.” In addition to the new Newport locale, Campbell has stores in Boston’s Beacon Hill and South End, Concord, Wellesley, and Nantucket, Mass. She expects to open the storefront on March 19.

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During the period from Monday, Feb. 21 to Monday, Feb. 28 the Newport Police Department responded to 629 calls. This list has now been expanded to include all public services provided.

Of those, 217 were motor vehicle related; there were 196 motor vehicle violations issued and 21 accidents.

The police also responded to 6 incidents of vandalism, 9 animal complaints, 6 noise complaints and 28 home/business alarm calls.

Officers also performed one funeral escort, 5 liquor establishment checks and 5 school security checks (1-Rogers, 3-Thompson, 1-Coggeshall. They transported 4 prisoners and recorded 15 instances of assisting other agencies.

In addition, 41 arrests were made for the following violations: n Five arrests were made for outstanding bench warrants. n Five arrests were made for vandalism. n Five arrests were made for simple assault. n Four arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n Four arrests were made for obstructing officer in line of duty. n Three arrests were made for possession of marijuana. n Three arrests were made for driving without or with an expired license of a motor vehicle. n Three arrests were made for resisting arrest. n Two arrests were made for DUI. n Two arrests were made for manufacturing w/possible delivery of narcotics. n Two arrests were made for violation of no-contact order. n Two arrests were made for open alcohol container in public. n One arrest was made for possessionof a weapon. n One arrest was made for embezzlement. n One arrest was made for storing goods on sidewalks. n One arrest was made for public urination. n One arrest was made for indecent exposure.

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EDITORIAL Looking Back on Our First Year One year ago this week, we were happy to proclaim, “Newport This Week is locally owned again!”

If we were to write a headline this year, it would be one of thanks.

Thanks to the community for what has been an overwhelmingly positive response to our first 12 months at the helm of this storied paper. Thanks to the people – the writers, photographers, delivery drivers, and graphic designers – who have worked behind the scenes each week to bring the paper from concept to press.

Along with our sister publication, Newport-Now.com, we’ve seen our readership steadily grow. For that, we couldn’t be more grateful.

At this time, last year, we compared the purchase of a local newspaper by a Web-based news site to the famous lampooning headline: “Man Bites Dog.” We set out to deliver timely, local news online and in print.

Like any small business, we’ve had our challenges. But, again, like any small business, we couldn’t be successful without the support of the community. And that really is the most important thing.

We are proud to be locally owned, but we are prouder still of being a part of the community. So, again, thank you.

Thank you for supporting this small business. Thank you for taking the time to pick us up every week. And thank you for engaging with us in this weekly conversation about our community.

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Middletown Roads/Utilities Advisory Committee, March 3at 7 p.m.

Middletown Town Council, March 7 at 6 p.m.

Middletown Committee for the Arts, March 14 at 5 p.m.

Please note that some meetings scheduled after press time may not appear above. For the latest upcoming meeting schedules visit SOS.RI.Gov, or visit Newport-Now.com.

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City Pushes Forward on Public Boating Center

By Tom Shevlin In what could be a potential turning point for a long-neglected landmark building, city councilors voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a contract award to convert the lower level of the Armory building on Lower Thames Street into a public boating facility.

The decision solidifies the city’s commitment to acting on a $713,000 federal U.S. Fish and Wildlife grant and promises to transform the Armory’s basement level into a state-of-the-art public boating center with laundry, showers, and locker-room facilities.

Until recently, the space had been filled with old doors, furniture, and knickknacks left there by a former tenant. Thick, painted brick walls and columns are marked with graffiti in places, a faint coating of salt from high water marks in others. On the north side of the building, a shooting gallery once used by the militia that occupied the property is still intact, though for the last several decades its use has only been as an unusually linear storage locker.

Proponents, of the plan see potential – and if things play out as expected, residents and boaters can expect to see the facility up and running as early as the July 4th weekend.

Once complete, it will be the first component of a grander vision for the aging property, dubbed Armory Wharf. That project is comprised of three components: the downstairs transient boaters’ facility; a proposed 293-foot extension

of the Ann Street Pier; and the redevelopment of the main and second floors of the building.

According to a city-issued prospectus, this new Harbor Center would would reclaim about 8,000square feet of interior space with entrances from Thames Street and the Ann Street Pier. It would be open from May 1 to Oct. 31, and staffed most of the season from 6 a.m. to midnight.

According to city staff, a request for qualifications (RFQ) has also been issued to conduct an engineering assessment on the building.

Councilor Charles Y. Duncan described the decision as “putting our money where our mouth is.” For the last several months, Newport has been chasing the America’s Cup, priding itself as a sailing destination. Developing the transient boating center will send a strong signal that the city is committed to its waterfront facilities, he said.

Erected by the State of Rhode Island to house the R.I. militia in 1885, the property was purchased from the state by the Newport Redevelopment Agency in 1984 through a pair of state and municipal loans. It was transferred to the city last year in preparation for its redevelopment.

But during much of that time, the building had been left to crumble.

Lower Thames Street business owner and resident Steve Cundy voiced some of his concerns with the project, including questions about why the city would be spending money to install radiant floor heat and how it plans to acco-

modate the increase in trash generated from the center.

He also wondered why the city would order a new engineering report when a past structural analysis exists and has not been fully addressed.

According to city staff, the radiant heating system will be encased in a new concrete floor, and given the building’s vulnerability to flooding, it is one of the best options for the new facility. The trash will be managed by expanding the system currently in place, employing mini dumpsters shielded behind some form of screening. City Manager Edward F. Lavallee added that he ordered the second structural report in order to have a “contemporary assessment in place” as the city begins to address the upper two floors of the building.

Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin acknowledged that there have been “a lot of disappointments” with the building and reminded his fellow councilors that they can’t just “approve a contract and go home.”

Mayor Stephen C. Waluk conceded that the process leading up to the vote “has not been perfect.”

But, he added, “We have an opportunity to do something positive” for the city. And while previous administrations had let the building decay, “This council has demonstrated a commitment to improving the entire building.”

City Councilwoman Kathryn E. Leonard recused herself from the vote, while Councilor Henry F. Winthrop was unable to be in attendance. (This article first appeared online at Newport-Now.com)

Gooseberry Beach Bathhouses Approved

By Tom Shevlin A proposal to construct a row of 22 new bathhouses at Gooseberry Beach received the unanimous approval of the city’s Zoning Board of Review on Monday.

Last year, the board had denied a larger plan that called for the addition of 44 bathhouses.

This latest scaled-down plan calls for one row of bathhouses, plus interior improvements, including changing facilities to be constructed just north of the existing clubhouse.

According to the application, while simple in their construction– they are unheated and have neither plumbing or electricity), the bath houses are essential to the operation of the club. Currently, there are 117 bathhouse units, however this number is inadequate to accommodate the demand.

The annual rate of turnover is

only one or two per year, according to the applicants – and many of the members have been forced to wait “an unreasonable amount of time before a bathhouse becomes available, if at all.”

Close to two dozen members of the semi-private club turned out for the hearing, which had been pushed back several times as negotiations with an objecting neighbor played out.

The approval, for a dimensional variance and special use permit, was made with the conditions that the existing concession stand not be open past sunset with a different menu than the one served during the day, and that an appeal on the previous application be withdrawn.

Planning Board members had voted unanimously in December to approve the application for a special use permit for the project, which they found to be in keeping with the city’s Comprehensive

Land Use Plan. The Historic District Commission also lent their support for the project, deeming the 1,285-foot bathhouse space appropriate for the semi-private beach club.

In other business of note, Board members voted to: n Approve the petition by Robert Walsh to construct a small addition to his home at 54 Dixon St. n Deny the petition of James Carria for a special use permit to construct a second story addition and shed on his property at 2 Ellery Rd. n Deny the petition of Peter Di Paola for an addition to a property at 9 1/2 and 0 Sylvan St. n Approve the petition of Romaine Orthwein to construct a carriage house on the property at 447 Bellevue Ave. n Approve the petition of East Bay Community Action Program for construction of a new headquarters at 8 John H. Chafee Blvd.

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Pell School Public Forum:

Nutrition, the Kitchen, and the Cafeteria

By Meg O’Neil The Community Outreach Subcommittee held their first in a series of public forum meetings at the Florence Gray Community Center on Wednesday evening. The aim of the meetings is to collect public input to pass along to the School Committee and Building Committee so that public input is received during the design phase of the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School.

School Committee vice chairwoman and Nutrition Advisory Group (NAG) member, Rebecca Bolan, led the open discussion The meeting focused on nutrition, kitchens, and the new cafeteria.

“Requirements for children’s lunches drive what we do in the kitchen,” stated Bolan. “Rhode Island has some of the toughest nutritional requirements in the country. We aren’t worried about those new requirements, because we’ve already met them in Rhode Island and surpassed them in some places.”

In order to continue meeting and surpassing these requirements, ideally, the new Pell School will have a fully-functioning, fully-equipped kitchen. At this time, Rogers High School is the only Newport school to have a fully-equipped kitchen.

“I think we need a fully-equipped kitchen just in case. Looking ahead, if we don’t do a fully-prepared kitchen, we could be sorry. I think it’s best to do it now and absorb the cost,” said Bolan.

Ideas for what parents and community members would like to see were written down on large sheets of paper, similar to the meeting held at Thompson last week.

The idea of all of the cooking in the kitchen being done from scratch, using as little processed food as possible, was of vital concern to parents in attendance. Sodexo, the current food provider for

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One mother in the crowd expressed her desire to see an open floor plan kitchen. “An open kitchen allows kids to see where their food is coming from. Also, it forces the staff to keep the kitchen hygienically more sanitary,” she said.

Roughly 35 people attended the meeting at the Florence Gray Center.

Eliminating some concrete footage in the parking lot/delivery area to create more outdoor recreation space for students was also listed as a concern.

School Committee member Sandra Flowers noted an interesting practice, already being used at some elementary schools on the island. She asked “Are we looking at the idea of recess first and then lunch after?”

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HARBOR SHUTTLE CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 another tour boat, theViking Queen, which has been on the water in Newport since the 1970s.

Once in operation, the Aquidneck Ferry is likely to turn heads. A 1953 wooden packet boat, the vessel is similar to the kinds of boats that could normally be seen on Narragansett Bay during the 1940s. At 65-feet long with a 24-foot beam, she is capable of carrying 140 passengers, seating 89 for dinner.

And while other ferry operators including Conanicut Marina’s Jamestown-Newport Ferry and Oldport Marine’s Water Taxi have demonstrated that waterborne transit can be popular, Closson is hoping that his service carves out a niche that complements, rather than competes, with existing operations.

The Aquidneck Ferry would operate seven days a week with stops at four locations around Narragansett Bay: Perrotti Park, Goat Island, Fort Adams, and the Ann Street Pier.

For its part, Oldport recently announced plans to expand its shuttle service to run a second boat on the

weekends, and recently completed a project to provide wheelchair accessibility to one of its vessels.

During a hearing process last spring, regulators heard testimony both for and against the service.

Oldport Marine, which has taken the lead in developing the city’s harbor shuttle service over the last several years, was one of several objectors.

Matt Gineo is Oldport’s manager and one of the city’s biggest proponents for water shuttle service. On Wednesday, he reiterated concerns he expressed to the PUC last year. Namely that there simply isn’t enough passenger demand for three operators in the harbor, and that the vessel proposed is just too large to navigate safely around the inner harbor.

As a comparison, Oldport’s 55foot Amazing Grace tour boat is 10 feet shorter than the Aquidneck Ferry, with a narrower beam. Gineo said that given Newport’s tight quarters and unattended dock space, he doesn’t consider using a

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Others have also found fault with the proposal. The application also ran into opposition from the head of the state Department of Environmental Management, which operates Fort Adams, Conanicut Marine, and the Museum of Yachting – all of whom questioned whether the service could be sustained.

However Closson also had his supporters. Among them were the Newport County Chamber of Commerce and several advocates for the elderly and disabled.

Closson was admittedly taken aback by the PUC’s decision. He’s still working out the details on where to berth the vessel overnight, and conceded that he still has a lot of work ahead of him before the vessel gets underway.

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Coggeshall School, said that, “Recess first worked fine with us. The kids seem to like it, and parents are on board.”

The idea of kids having recess before lunch allows them to work off all the energy from the morning, build up an appetite and enter lunchtime ready to eat their entire meal.

Among other items discussed were how to reduce noise from the cafeteria. According to current floor plans, the cafeteria will be open to the rest of the school.

Also discussed were round tables, which encourage socializing, with chairs sized to fit not only the smaller students, but also adults who may use them for other school functions.

Bolan pointed out that there is a new requirement that each child receive free water in the cafeteria.

“We’ve put this to the kitchen designer who hasn’t faced how to do this yet. How do we provide water, but not give it in a bottle? It’s going to be challenging, and it needs to be built into the kitchen.”

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It is that time. Just when we think the last snow has come and gone, there is always another small flurry. Quickly melting, the ‘white stuff’ really cannot hang around, as the hemisphere is warming from the sun. It actually is that odd time of the end of winter and beginning of our spring. It is the time to start sorting and planting your seeds indoors so they are ready to Cynthia plant outdoors at GIBSON the end of April or beginning of May. Each week, from now until the end of March, will be the ideal time to start many of your seedlings. Should you be very lucky and have a greenhouse, your seedlings should be planted by now and you will have green tomatoes by the end of April.

Growing from seed is a wondrous and satisfying way to garden, but, it is tricky. You get to plant the tomatoes you want, instead of the ones that nurseries dictate. Getting your seeds to germinate is the trick. You will need the following for excellent chances of seed germination: n Soil (preferably with fertilizer) n Peat pots n Water n A waterproof tray; (disposable roasting pans are inexpensive and work really well) n Sunlight; Southern exposure is ideal n Warmth; a room that is no cooler than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. n Plastic plant labels n A waterproof Sharpie pen A gardener that grows for the commercial market has this great information to offer: seeds don’t need sun to germinate, they need heat.

Commercially, many seeds germinate in very low temperature ovens. Since we do not own these special ovens, a windowsill or the top of a radiator that stands next to a window, will do.

The soil to use is prepackaged and what works the best is good old Miracle Gro®. It has just the right amount of soil-to-fertilizer mix to start almost any seed. Scotts brand soil is excellent as well. For those of you who do not need a label, the Newport Hardware Store sells its own generic brand of potting soil, and it is excellent. That goes for their garden soil, too!

For peat pots, go to Wal-Mart, Home Depot, your local nursery or a hardware store. The pots for early spring indoor planting are here.

After trying many plastic trays with plastic liners and covers, I find that the 3” to 4” high peat pots work best. The pre-made plastic seed trays have holes for soil and seed that are just too small. You will find yourself re-potting very fragile seedlings that usually cannot stand the manhandling from even the most delicate of fingers.

Therefore, save time and money and buy the larger peat pots. You can plant these pots directly into the soil.

Preparation to Plant Planting is messy. You need water to moisten the soil, so potting up seeds in the kitchen or basement works well. The kitchen is ideal, as there is usually more sun or better light in which to work.

Spread out newspapers to cover counters. Using a half-cup measuring cup is perfect for filling the 3-4” peat pots with soil. After you fill the pot with soil, simply add water. Give it a good soak, but do not make the soil soggy, as an excess of water will make your seeds rot. A good watering of the peat pot will do, as the peat pot will also absorb any extra water and keep the pot moist. Place the pot in the roasting pan, and continue to fill pots with soil. Water and repeat the process until you fill as many pots as you will need.

When planting tomato seeds, it is best to plant only one seed per pot. Decide how many plants you will want, and plant your pots accordingly. Tomato seeds are some of the easiest seeds to germinate.

They love sun and warmth. Once your seeds have sprouted, rotate your roasting pan in the

sun every two days. Wait until the pots are dry, and then add water to the bottom of the roasting pan, and not directly onto the seedlings. Make sure you water all of the plants equally. Any extra water will be absorbed through the bottom of the pot. This is excellent, as it forces the root growth of the new seedling downward.

Your tomato seeds should start showing their tiny green little heads in approximately one to one and a half weeks. You can hold off on planting your melon, squash, pumpkin, and cucumber seeds for another two weeks. These seeds are some of the fastest sprouting seeds in the world! They will definitely sprout in one week.

Planting Every seed packet you purchase

explains in detail how deep you should plant your seeds, but those directions are for the ground, outdoors. When planting peat pots, plant the seed only one-quarter inch deep.

This week you can plant: celery, celeriac, tomatoes, and parsley.

You will have to pre-soak parsley seeds for three days and change the water daily. This will hasten their germination.

Vegetables are the easiest seeds to germinate. If you are longing for your first salad of summer, why wait? Lettuce is a cool-weather crop, though we plant our lettuce beds and pots all summer long. You can fill a small window box with soil on a sill or table next to a window. Water the soil, make sure there is a tray under the window box, and press your lettuce seed directly into the soil. Within three weeks, your lettuce should be at least two inches high. In five weeks, your lettuce should be ready for the salad plate. Now there is a jump on spring!

Remember to Label Write the name of your tomato, lettuce, and celery or celeriac seed onto a white plastic or wooden plant marker with your Sharpie pen. Buying small plant markers is best, as they do not create shadows on the other pots. Labeling each peat pot is a good suggestion. It is too easy to leave your potting to answer the phone, then return, and not remember which seed is in which pot!

Label as you plant.

Flowers are much more difficult to germinate than veggies. Flowers have harder shell coverings and need to be pre-soaked. Certain flowers like Morning Glory need to be slit with an X-acto knife, then soaked overnight before planting. Do not start your flower seedlings until the end of March.

We have plenty of time to nurture these small seedlings right now. Meanwhile, get your fertilizers in order and buy a new rake to help in the preparation of your vegetable and flowerbeds.

Seedlings, are such a sign of spring and summer, to come, but order your seeds, the sooner the better! Sow and ye shall reap!

Cynthia Gibson is a painter, gardening and cookbook writer.

She gardens, writes and paints in Newport. She is most proud of her new miniature orchard and is currently working on her fourth book.

Navy League– Friend to the Sea Services

By Pat Blakeley Ask any sailor about the Navy League and you’ll hear the reply, “The Navy League is a friend to the Navy.” This worldwide organization has over 250 councils and 50,000 members, individuals and corporations, with one common goal: to support the sea services and the people in them.

The Navy League of the United States was established in 1902, with the endorsement of President Theodore Roosevelt, to provide civilian support to the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine and has grown to become the foremost citizens’ organization to serve, support and stand with our sea services.

The Newport Council of the Navy League was established in 1957 by a group of area clergy and businessmen who wanted to help support the Navy in Newport. Local businesses play an essential role in the Navy League today, fostering goodwill, standing with the military on various issues and integrating service members into the community. Last year, the Newport Council of the Navy League was one of only 16 councils to be honored at the national level as an Outstanding Council for its excellent local support and outreach efforts.

Anne Huot, president of the Newport County Council of the Navy League, is an ardent supporter. She is the second woman to lead the local council and is its first president with no previous ties to the military. Her enthusiasm for the Navy as a “Global Force for Good” is infectious, and her commitment is unmatched. She stresses that the U.S. is a maritime nation, Rhode Island is a maritime state and that the Naval Station’s significance to our region cannot be overestimated. “It is vital that people understand just how very valuable the Navy is to our area and to the state as a whole. Anything we can do to further relations with and improve understanding of the Navy, we should do with a full heart. The Navy League is one way to support this very important mission.”

The Navy League’s mission is focused on two main objectives: education and service member support. The public education efforts are designed to inform the nation, and its political leaders, of the vital

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Naval Community Briefs Eight Bells Lecture–Law of the Sea

The Newport Council of the Navy League welcomes NewportFed as a new Community Affiliate. Pictured: Richard Ryan, Membership Chair; Kevin McCarthy, NewportFed President and CEO; Anne Huot, Navy League President; and Michael Slein, Navy League Past President and Legislative Affairs Chair. importance to the country of comprehensive and fully-prepared sea services. The Office of Legislative Affairs at the Navy League’s headquarters conducts legislative and issue research focusing on sea service needs and concerns, specifically tracking and monitoring legislation.

In keeping with its educational objective, the Navy League also supports youth through sponsorship of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Foundation Scholarship Program. The Newport Council sponsors three Sea Cadet units in Rhode Island. Due to the generosity of donors and members from around the world, the Navy League Foundation is able to provide financial assistance to dependents of sea service personnel for college expenses. The Foundation offers 25 endowed scholarships, and local Navy League councils provide additional scholarships to area students and Sea Cadets.

The Navy League’s service member support efforts are largely provided through local councils and assist both active duty sea service personnel and their families.

The Newport Council has adopted USS Chafee, USS Rhode Island, USS Providence, USGC Tiger Shark, USCG Juniper, USCG Willow and USCG Ida Lewis, providing assistance ranging from port visit support to library book procurement to personnel recognition programs.

It also offers family support to spouses and children of deployed service members.

The Navy League presents academic achievement awards to hon-

or graduates at Officer Candidate School, Senior Enlisted Academy, Surface Warfare Officers School and Naval War College graduations. In addition to recognition programs at the command level, the Council hosts awards dinners for the Officer and Enlisted Members of the Year for both the Navy and Coast Guard.

In conjunction with area businesses, it sponsors the annual Military Appreciation Night and Coast Guard Birthday celebration for the Southeast New England sector.

Many local Navy League members sponsor the international officers who attend Surface Warfare Officers School, Navy Supply Corps School and the Naval War College.

The League hosts welcome picnics when the students and their families arrive, helping to enhance the foreign students’ experience in our country, giving them an immediate connection to the American people and social opportunities in our area.

The Newport Council boasts over 400 members, but Huot hopes to further expand the membership.

She explains, “The Navy is essential to this area. I’d like to see more businesses and individuals join us to support the Naval Station and its people.” Membership in the Navy League is open to all civilians and non-active duty military. The membership includes a large proportion of retired members who saw, firsthand, what a valuable service the Navy League provides to our sailors, the sea services and our nation. For more information, visit www.newportnavyleague.us or email info@ newportnavyleague.us.

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U.S.Navy League National Director and New England Region President, George Wardwell, presents the Stephen Bleeker Luce Award to Col. Richard D. Hall, U.S. Marine Corps, at the 2010 Naval War College graduation ceremony. Pictured: George Wardwell; Col. Hall; and Rear Adm. James Wisecup, President, U.S. NWC.

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Dr. Bernard Munge, Associate Professor of chemistry at Salve Regina University, inspired sailors and civilians alike during the recent Black History Month celebration at Naval Health Clinic New England.

A native of Kenya, he stresses that it should not matter what you are up against or how long it might take to succeed, and that dedication to change for the better is the most important factor in achieving success. Munge believes that in order to help our children, we must reject the “victimhood” mindset, strengthen the family structure within the community and focus on education. Emphasizing that “knowledge is power,” he described his high school experiences in Kenya.

There were no classrooms or exercise books, just dedicated teachers and driven students who saw education as the key to the future.” Dr. Munge received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Nairobi and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut.

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The Naval War College Museum’s Eight Bells Lecture Series will continue Thursday, March 10, from noon to 1 p.m. at the museum. Cmdr. James Kraska will discuss his book, “Maritime Power and the Law of the Sea: Expeditionary Operations in World Politics,” analyzing the evolving rules governing freedom of the seas and their impact on expeditionary operations in the littoral, near-shore coastal zone.

Kraska serves as the Howard S. Levie Chair of Operational Law at the NWC and also holds appointments as a Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and as a guest investigator at the Marine Policy Center, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

A widely regarded expert on maritime law, he specializes in the intersection between international law and international relations, and writes regularly for the legal, public policy and national security communities. The lecture is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. Visitors without a DoD decal/ID card should request access at time of reservation. To reserve, call 841-2101 at least one working day prior to event.

The Winter Comedy Series continues Wednesday, March 9, at 7 p.m. in the Topside Lounge at the Officers’ Club. Comedian Paul D’Angelo will perform. D’Angelo currently stars on Showtime’s “Godfathers of Comedy” and has an extensive nightclub and concert background. He has opened for Joan Rivers, George Carlin, Tony Bennett and The Temptations, performed at Caesar’s Palace, Sands Casino and The Comedy Store and appeared on Comedy Central, NESN’s Comedy All Stars and NBC’s Friday Night Videos. The comedy series is geared towards adults. The show is free and open to all hands with base access. For more information, call 841-1442.

Choristers Sing into Spring The Newport Navy Choristers will present “Music for a Sunday Afternoon” on March 13 at 4 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. The program will also feature performances by the Nautical Notes and Sea Chanteys specialty ensembles. Proceeds benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and the Newport Navy Choristers.

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This year Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 8.

To add authenticity to your own Mardi Gras celebration, you may want to try this delicious salad recipe for Celeriac Remoulade with Grilled Shrimp–a modern interpretation on some old-time Louisiana favorites adapted by local private chefs Sophia Pendergast and Miles Chandler of Saucery (www. saucerychefs.com). Both Chef Miles and Chef Sophia have a passion for ethnic foods and an eye for artful presentation. One look at their extensive culinary repertoire and it’s evident this harmonic duo can creatively whip up the classics, of not only Louisianna cuisine, but also any other type and magically weave it into a unique and marvelous menu.

Celeriac Remoulade with Grilled Shrimp

As adapted by Chefs Sophia Pendergast and Miles Chandler of Saucery

Chef’s Tips for Celeriac Remoulade with Grilled Shrimp: 1. When marinating the shrimp, put everything into a Zip-loc bag and shake to coat the shrimp evenly. 2. For convenience, you can substitute frozen or already peeled and deveined shrimp for fresh. 3. Mis en Place: Cutting, chopping and prepping all of the ingredients and having them in small containers ready to add to your food processor or blender will make the Remoulade sauce a snap! 4. Celeriac needs to be fresh and firm, or it will produce a rubbery julienne. If fresh celeriac is not available, jicama works well.

Be sure to rinse the julienned jicama a couple of times in cold water and place on paper towels to remove excess moisture.

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A delightful wine to accompany this salad, chosen by Maria Glade, Owner of Newport Wine Cellars, is a 2009 Reverdy Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire.

And, as they say in New Orleans, Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler! (Cajun for, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let the good times roll!)

Newport Cooks! Notes: Join Chefs Sophia and Miles as they teach an entire 4-course menu on Louisiana, Cajun & Creole Cooking on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, March 8th from 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8pm at the Edward King House. The next week, join Food & Wine Magazine nominated Chef of the Year, Jake Rojas of Tallulah on Thames for an exciting Ides of March cooking class on Tuesday, March 15th from 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8pm at the Edward King House. To register for these Newport Cooks! classes or to see the current class schedule, go to www.facebook.com/NewportCooks or email info@newportcooks.com.

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DINNER & A MOVIE

A Thrill Ride for the Post Oscar Blahs By the time this review makes it to the page, the Oscars will have ended, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all be wondering what to seeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if we havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet seen all the winners. With an astounding ten pictures vying for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best,â&#x20AC;? odds are you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen every one. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll spare the list, as you will have seen the show or tuned into Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news to hear about what the members of the Academy decided to deem top of the heap.

So, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a to-see list, but you may not be up for â&#x20AC;&#x153;profound,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;intense drama,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;dark dancersâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;trippy science fiction.â&#x20AC;? Face it, sometimes you want filet mignon, and sometimes you just want a burger.

Most of the nomiPatricia nations would fit LACOUTURE my mixed metaphor, so what if you just want a satisfying action picture?

My vote for the best post-Oscar fun flick is the thrill ride â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unknown,â&#x20AC;? starring Liam Neeson as Dr. Martin Harris, a scientist who arrives in Berlin for an important summit, gets into a horrific car accident and wakes up being told heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not who he thinks he is. His wife Emily (January Jones) claims to not recognize him, and another man (Aidan Quinn) answers to his name.

The most telling detail expressing Harrisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dilemma is Liam Neesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s desperate query: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do you know what it feels like to become insane? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a war between being told who you are and knowing who you areâ&#x20AC;Ś Which do you think wins?â&#x20AC;?

Inevitable comparisons have been made between â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unknownâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taken,â&#x20AC;? in which Liam Neeson plays a father whose daughter has been kidnapped by some very dangerous people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unknownâ&#x20AC;? is more terrifying because it invitesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;forcesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the viewer to share in the ultimate fearful state of disorientationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the loss of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity.

The visuals contribute to this delirium nightmare. A wintry, snowy Berlin sets the tone for a cold state of helplessness and confusion.

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the film hooks the viewer: who wants to find him/herself in a foreign country without a passport or any other shred of evidence of the identity you believe is yours? The sets are permeated with grays: interiors and exterior sets establish a featureless world of ambiguityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a hospital with grays, a subway tunnel thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gray and streets

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Unknown,â&#x20AC;? starring Liam Neeson as Dr. Martin Harris, is rated PG13 for some violence and action and brief sexual content. shrouded in wintry grays amplify a tone of dislocation and uneasiness.

As Martin awakens from a four-day coma, we witness his bedridden plight from his perspectiveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hazy, out of focus and scary. Who or what can he trust? Even a posh hotel interior thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lit by wall fixtures that should cast a romantic candle-like glow feels oddly devoid of life and warmth.

Director Jaume Collet-Serra has a finely honed sense of creating atmosphere. The plot, however, has loopholes that one must decide either to be bothered by, or to suspend disbelief for and accept.

For one (of many irregularities), why does Martin leave his briefcase, which contains his passport, the secret formula that frames the reason for the summitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s existence, cash and other valuable papers, at the airport?

The search for the briefcase forms the plot deviceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;much like Hitchcockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MacGuffin: the thing that sets the plot in motion but that also underscores the primary theme: the loss of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s identity and memory, hence the loss of self.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty heady stuff, even in the wake of all those â&#x20AC;&#x153;importantâ&#x20AC;? films vying for Academy Awards.

Then, there are the performances, especially Liam Neesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as a man seeking to prove he exists as the person he believes himself to be. Neeson emotes the perfect blend of fierce determination and baffled confusion that make us want him to find himself.

January Jones, as the duplicitous secret agent, performs in two rangesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;cold and fake. If sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiming for Grace Kelly, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way off the mark. For that, she would have had to convey at least a glimpse of softness and sincerity. Both are merci-

lessly lacking.

Happily, the other blonde, Diane Kruger as Gina, never misses a beat.

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s superb as a Bosnian refugee desperate to get her papers as a legal immigrant, yet compassionate enough to forget her needs in order to help a person in jeopardy.

Frank Langella, once again, proves that actors, like fine wines, can age with grace. Here he gives us a convincing, sly fox whose allegiance is buried beneath layers of subtle duplicity.

And, Bruno Ganz as former secret service agent Ernst Jurgen provides another anchor to make us overlook plot oddities. In a sea of ambiguity, Ganz glides like a sleek, Olympic-trained swimmer through the narrativeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complex and potentially conflicting details to illustrate how a pro can keep even a flawed story afloat. The fact that he performed the lead angel in Wim Wenderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wings of Desire,â&#x20AC;? in which the city of Berlin also plays a prominent role, anchors us in a geographic place, as well as in the movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shifting and often hazy realities.

So, aficionados of the Oscar ceremony, fret not about what to do when the show ends. If a wild ride, complete with car chases, is not your idea of cinema, keep in mind that, as you read this issue, movies are awaiting final cuts and/or jockeying for an opening day slot.

A new batch of contenders shall march onto screens, and we can enjoy Oscarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glitz, glamour and all that jazz, all over again.

Patricia Lacouture currently teaches film studies at Salve Regina University. She also taught at Rhode Island College for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in film from Boston University.

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Little League Registration Fifth Ward LL. Newport LL. softball, and Babe Ruth baseball can register at the Martin Recreation Center (the Hut) on Golden Hill St., from 10 a.m.– 2p.m.

Open Drawing Session An open drawing session with a model, 9 a.m.–noon, $13, at the Coleman Center of the Newport Art Musuem, 24 Liberty St., Newport. 662-1630 March into Reading Local authors and illustrators host a free children’s book festival at the O’Hare Academic Center, Salve Regina University, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

341-3157 for more information.

Panel Discussion: Shakespeare’s Play A free panel discussion on the authorship of Shakespeare’s plays at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 6 p.m. 341-2295 for more information.

Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Dinner at The Elks Lodge for Kathy Godino, 5 – 7:30 p.m. $10 per person, $30 for family. Call Beth Simone, 258-6725 for more information.

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 Perro Salado–Honky Tonk Knights, 8:30 p.m.

Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel– Lois Vaughan, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Rhino Bar–Live Band Rhumbline–Joe Parillo, 7-11 p.m.

Friday, March 4 Asterisk –Fran Curley, Jazz Trio The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Dick Lupino, Greg Abate, & Sonny Paris, 6-10 p.m.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

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

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

Newport Blues Café –The Criminals, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand–Stu Kros, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub­–The Buddy Roach Trio,10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–10/8 Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel– Bobby Ferreira, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Rhino Bar–DJ Face Rhumbline–Bobby Ferreira, 6:30-10 p.m.

Saturday, March 5 Café 200 – Dogie & the Cowpie Poachers Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Bros.

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

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

Pub Grub Night Bring a loaf of your Irish bread for the Irish bread competition. Irish music and step dancers, 6 – 8 p.m.

Reservations recommended, $5, 924-0284. Hibernian Hall.

Newport Blues Café–Blockhead, 9:30 p.m.

“Anything Goes” Swanhurst Chorus 2011 tribute to Broadway, dinner and performance, 6:30 p.m., Fenner Hall, reservations required, 682-1630, www.swanhurst.org

Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel– Lois Vaughan, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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.

Common Fence Music Corey Harris performs, 8 p.m. at Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth.

Sunday, March 6

The Beard of Avon 8 p.m. See March 4 for more details.

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

Friday

Bits O’Irish Humor 8 p.m. See March 4 for more details.

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

March 4

Coffee Hour with NTW Drop in to 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.

Music at Trinity The first of performance of the 2011 Music at Trinity Series features Matthew Truss, countertenor, and Brent Erstad, piano, 7 p.m., tickets will be available at the door: $20 general, $18 senior and $8 for students.

Sunday March 6

Newport Grand–Brooklyn Brothers Band, 9 p.m.

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

One Pelham East–Wicked Peach

Rhino Bar – Decades Rhumbline – Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.

Sambar – DJ Butch, 9:30 p.m.

Castle Hill Inn–Dick Lupino & Jordan Nunes, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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

O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m.

One Pelham East–Chopville, 6-9 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.

“Anything Goes” Swanhurst Chorus’ 2011 tribute to Broadway. Lunch and performance, 1:30 p.m., Fenner Hall, reservations required, 682-1630, www.swanhurst.org

Monday, March 7

Grand Marshal Roast Testimonial honoring Raymond J. Lynch, Jr., Parade Grand Marshal of the 55th annual Parade of St. Patrick. St. Augustin’s Church Hall, Eastnor Rd., Newport. $25, 1:30 p.m. 846-5081.

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Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan

Tuesday, March 8 Cafe 200–”Tuesday Blues”

Wednesday, March 9 Perro Salado–The Throttles, 8:30 p.m.

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, Dan Moretti, & Mac Chrupcala, 7-9:30 p.m.

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SPORTS

Rogers 63 North Providence 66

Rogers ‘Bounced’ in Division II Title Game

By Ray Fullerton On February 27 at the Vincent A Cullen Field House on the campus of CCRI Warwick, the number two seed, Rogers Vikings, took on the North Providence Cougars, the number one seed, for the Credit Union Boys Basketball Division II Championship, a title that has eluded the Vikings since 1993.

At halftime, Rogers clung to a 3532, lead, and one would think that would be a cause for excitement among Viking fans. However, one longtime Rogers supporter sitting in the stands turned and said “ Suddenly I am very nervous.” Two North Providence fans, two rows behind him had this to say to one another, “Wow, they (Rogers) played a fantastic first half, they killed us on the boards, beat us to every loose ball and got much better shots off all half than we did, and some how we are only 3 points down. I feel real good about this game.”

Those comments summed up that first half of play for the Vikings.

They came out strong, storming out to a lead 20-8, lead, and with just under two minutes to play, still lead by 11. However, that is when things began to go downhill for the Vikes. North Providence guard Austin Van Bemmelen was fouled in the act of 3-point shooting, twice, and he sank all six free throws. The Cougars also scored on a put back and what looked like a commanding double digit lead for Rogers was down to just three at intermission.

In the second half the momentum continued to build for North Providence. They took their first lead of the game at 42- 41 and the lead seesawed back and forth as North Providence slowed down the pace of the game and packed in their defense, to better control the defensive boards. They slowly built a 6 point lead and then,

made two back-to-back steals and lay-ups and took a 10 point lead with just over six minutes remaining. After a Rogers time-out, the Vikings missed a short jumper and that North Providence fan said,“ We score here and it’s over.” However, that is when Rogers’ Divon Bailey stole the ball at mid-court, then raced down the floor, slam dunked a basket and was fouled. The Rogers faithful came alive and rocked the building, and now, the momentum was back with the Vikings.

Cody Platt made two back-to-back long-range 3-pointers and Bailey added a free-throw and, suddenly, Rogers was down by one, 57-56.

Our two North Providence friends became very quiet. North Providence was clearly rattled and committed a turnover which gave the ball back to the Vikes with a chance to regain the lead, but they missed on a three. The Cougars extended the lead by one and on their next possession came “the dagger”.

With time running out on the shot clock, Cougar guard Mike Conroy attempted a deep three which appeared to be well off the mark. But, the ball slammed off the backboard and bounced into the basket, giving North Providence a 5 point lead which Rogers would not overcome.

The final score was 66-63, North Providence.

The Vikings had superb performances from Platt, with 19 points, including six three point shots, Marc Washington, with 14 points, Bailey with 11 and Reeyon Watts with 10. Trevor Morgera, Parker Sizeland and Christian Cancel all turned in outstanding defensive performances for Rogers, as well.

The season is not over, however, for this tough Vikings team. They will play North Kingstown, the seven seed in Division I, in round one of the State Championship series on March 5 at the PCTA in Providence at 2 p.m..

Rogers High’s Cody Platt, #2, fires up a 3-pointer from the corner. Platt made 6 “threes” and finished with 19 points in his teams loss in the state’s Div. II title game.

Viking point guard Reeyon Watts, #5, penetrates past two Cougar defenders on his way to scoring 10 points. The Div. II championship game was played at CCRI’s Warwick campus.

Rogers’ Divon Bailey, #35, elevates for an easy bucket and two of his 11 points in his team’s heartbreaking loss.

Photos by Rob Thorn

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Check out these champs! The team poses with their newly acquired championship banner.

Salve Lady Seahawks Soar Over the UNE Nor’Easters

Senior forward and TCCC Player of the Year, Erin Phillips drives past UNE Kelley Paradis on her way to scoring a season-high 30 points.

Cori Hughes, SRU head coach and TCCC Coach of the Year, cuts off the net in celebration of a hard fought victory.

Spring Slam at Gaudet

Photos by Meg O’Neil

Sports Wrap - Up 2011 Credit Union Basketball Championships

The Road to the Ryan Center Rogers High School Boys Basketball

Portsmouth High School Boys Basketball

1) 3/5 2 pm - Rogers, Div. II, #2 Seed, vs. North Kingstown, Div. I, #7 seed @ Providence Career Technical Academy (PCTA)

1) 3/3, 8 pm, Portsmouth Div. I, #8 seed vs. North Providence Div. II, #1 Seed @ PCTA

1) 3/7, 8pm, Middletown, Div. III, #1 Seed vs. the winner of Shea vs. Davies 1st round game, @ RIC

2) If Portsmouth wins 1st round, they play again on 3/7, at 6 pm, @ PCTA

2) If Middletown wins, they play again on 3/12, at 11 am, @ the Ryan Center, in the Div. III Championship Game

2) If Rogers wins in the 1st round, they play again on 3/8, at 6 pm @ PCTA 3) If Rogers wins in the 2nd round, they play again on 3/11, at 8 pm at the Ryan Center (Semi-final game) 4) If Rogers wins in the 2nd round, they play again on 3/12, 7:30 pm at the Ryan Center (State Championship game) Rogers Girls Basketball

3) If Portsmouth wins 2nd round, they play again on 3/11, at 6 pm @ the Ryan Center (Semi-final game)

Middletown Girls Basketball

Portsmouth Girls Basketball 1) 3/2, 7pm Div. I – South, #6 Seed vs.

Smithfield Div. I-North, # 3 Seed, at Smithfield High School

2) If Rogers wins in the 1st round, they play again on 3/6, at 5 pm, @ RIC

2) If Portsmouth wins 1st round, they play again on 3/5, at 6 pm @ RIC

4) If Rogers wins in the 3rd round, they play again on 3/12, at 1:30 pm @ the Ryan Center- Division II Championship Game

Frostbite Results

4) If Portsmouth wins 3rd round, they play again on 3/12, at 7:30 pm in the State Championship Game

1) 3/2, 7 pm, Rogers Div. II-South, #2 Seed vs. Scituate Div. II-North, #7 Seed at Rogers

3) If Rogers wins in the 2nd round, they play again on 3/9, at 8 pm @ RIC (Semi-final game)

Fight for a Cure will be holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at Gaudet Middle School in Middletown, on Sunday, April 3. All of the proceeds will go toward Cancer Research. The tournament will be a double elimination, open to teams of all ages. There is a $100 registration fee for each team. There will be prizes, raffles, refreshments and plenty of action. The public is welcome to attend. For further information contact John Cawley at 683-5427 or jacawley2001@yahoo. com.

3) If Portsmouth wins 2nd round, they play again on 3/8, at 8pm @ RIC (Semifinal game)

The docks and boats had to cleared of snow but the Newport Yacht Club got in ten races. The wind started out of the NNW at about 10kts then shifted to the NNE and picked up a bit to 15 kts.

The sun even came out for the last several races to shine on the 24 people who came out to race. The following is a summary of the results for the day racing in Turnabouts. Taking the lead was Roy Guay with a score of 2.4. Rob Vitello followed with 2.6. Next, came Nicholas Pasyanos with 2.8 In fourth place, there was a three-way tie between Ed Brady, FJ Ritt, and John Thurston all with a score of 3.6.

The fifth place competitor was Patrich McDaid with 3.8.

4) If Portsmouth wins 2nd round, they play again on 3/12, at 4 pm @ the Ryan Center- Div. I Championship Game

Boys Hockey Championship- Division II Middletown #4 Seed vs. Prout, #5 Seed, March 4, at 8 pm @ St George’s

Portsmouth

#2 Seed vs. South Kingstown, #7 Seed, March 4, at 7 pm @ Portsmouth Abbey

Rogers #8 Seed, vs. Coventry, #1 Seed, March 4, at 7:30 pm @ West Warwick Arena Dates and Matchups for the semi-finals and finals are still to be announced

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CALENDAR

Celtic Folk Music and Dance Atwater and Donnelly, at the Jamestown Library. A unique and entertaining blend of tradition folk music and dance 3 p.m..

Free, 423-7280.

Teen Time at NPL A weekly social event at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., exclusively for teens. Create crafts, play on computers, and hang out with friends. Every Monday, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. 847-8720 ext. 206.

Tuesday March 8

DAR Meeting The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at BlenheimNewport on Valley Rd., Middletown. Call 849-2629 for more information.

Newport Cooks Learn Cajun, Creole, & Louisiana Cooking, 6 – 8 p.m., at the Edward King House, 35 King St., Newport. $50 per student, register at 293-0740.

Commerce Business EXPO Shop local! An annual event showcasing local retailers, restaurants, services, and nonprofits. 4 – 7 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island. 847-1608.

SRU Public Lecture Dr. James Yarnall discusses “John La Farge and the Travelogue” in the

McKillop Library’s Munroe Room, on the campus of Salve Regina University 4 p.m.. Free and open to the public.

Family Fun Night The Krupowicz Planetarium at Gaudet Middle School offers a differently themed family night each month. 7 p.m., Gaudet Middle School, Middletown. 849-2122, www.mpsri.net IYRS Lecture Series Marine writer Jack Somer discusses stories of boatmaking. 7:30 at IYRS Restoration Hall, 449 Thames St. Free for members of 1 YRS and the Museum of Yachting. $7 for non-members. 848-5777 ext. 222

Wednesday March 9

Great Decisions Lecture “The Horn of Africa” seminar will be presented at 7 p.m. at the Pell Center on the campus of Salve Regina University, 518 Bellevue Ave. Free, reservations are required. Email NewportCIV_res@ yahoo.com 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.

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

Thursday March 10

“Law of the Sea” Cmdr. James Kraska will discuss his new book about maritime power and the sea, noon – 1 p.m., Naval War College Museum. Reservations required 841-2101.

One-hour Narrated Seal tours aboard the Coast Guard certified MV PATRIOT

Dr. Seuss Party Meet famous characters from Dr. Seuss stories at the Middletown Public Library at 3:30 p.m. For kids ages 4-8. 846-1573 Corned Beef and Cabbage Irish dinner at the Newport Knights of Columbus Hall, 60 Halsey St., Newport, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. $10, 846-0256.

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CCRI Info Session An information session for adults wishing to attend CCRI. 6:30-8:30 p.m. CCRI Newport campus, One John H. Chafee Blvd., Newport. Call to reserve a seat 455-6011 Gallery Night Artist studios and galleries city-

wide stay open late.

Redwood Library Lecture “The Winds of Democracy and Change in the Arab Middle East” presented by Hayat Alvi, Ph.D., at the Redwood Library on Bellevue Ave., at 6 p.m. 847-0292 Shred-a-Thon The public is invited to drop off up to two “banker boxes” worth of documents for shredding at no cost 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Middletown Police Station, 123 Valley Rd., Middletown.

Friday March 11

Art for Kids For children ages 7 and up, Newport Public Library, 3:30 – 5 p.m.

Pre-Parade Party Early parade celebration, Hibernian Hall , free, 5:30 p.m., Wellington Ave., 846-5081.

Open Art Session for Kids Kids ages 7+ are welcome to practice drawing still life, cartooning and more. Presented by SRU student Danielle Derrica. 3:30 – 5 p.m. at the Newport Public Library, free, 847-8720 ext. 204.

Bits O’Irish Humor 8 p.m. See March 4 for more details.

“Anything Goes” Swanhurst Chorus’ 2011 tribute to Broadway. See March 5 for details.

Saturday March 12

55th Annual Parade in Honor of St. Patrick Wear your green from Broadway to St. Augustin’s Church in the 5th Ward. Parade Grand Marshal: Raymond J. Lynch, Jr. Dedicated to the memory of Kevin Burns. Steps off in front of Newport City Hall promptly at 11 a.m.

Post-parade Family Party Following the parade at 1 p.m.

Clowns, parade bands, food, refreshments. Free, a non-alcohol family event. Located at The Hut (behind the Newport Public Library), 846-5081.

Celebrating the Irish Music, sing-a-longs, food, and beverages, immediately following the parade at La Forge Restaurant on Bellevue Ave. 1 p.m., 847-0418.

Post-Parade Hibernian Party Celebrate the end of the parade

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at the Hibernian Hall, Wellington Ave, 1 p.m. immediately after the parade, $20 advance tickets, 847-8671.

Bits O’Irish Humor 8 p.m.See March 4 for more details.

Sunday March 13

Crowley’s Irish Breakfast Enjoy a hearty Irish country breakfast at La Forge Restaurant on Bellevue Ave. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Reservations at 847-0418.

Choristers Sing into Spring The Newport Navy Choristers will present “Music for a Sunday After-

noon,” 4 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 849-1135.

Winter Speaker Series “The Middletown Police Department, an Historical Perspective,” a fascinating look at the MPD from its humble beginnings. 2 – 4 p.m., in the Middletown Public Library Community Room, 700 W. Main Rd., Middletown.

Monday March 14

Teen Time at NPL 3:30 p.m. Please see Monday, March 7 for more details.

Gallery Shows & Artist Openings Art on the Wharf “Newport Classics” by Tony Gill exhibit through March 27. Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 845-6858

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

Bestoso Studio “Follow the Leader,” 6-9 p.m. every third Tuesday at the Edward King House, 35 King St., 714-7263

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

Brimstone Studio Libby Manchester Gilpatric and Friends exhibit through Feb. 27.

Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon–5 p.m., or by appointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown (401) 440-3974

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

Bristol Art Gallery “Oil & Water Do Mix,” March 5–April 7. Opening Reception: Sunday March 6, 4-7p.m. “Stephan Brigidi Works on Paper,” March 6– April 8.

Gallery hours are Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.5 p.m, Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Mon. & Tues.

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 “Figure This…” runs March –26.

Opening Reception on Saturday, March 5 from 5-7 pm. 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.

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 Rowenna Anderson, Saturday, March 5, 5-7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

Spring Bull Gallery “Inside Out” through March 31.

Opening reception March 5, 5-7 p.m. Gallery open daily noon to 5 p.m. 849-9166 William Vareika Gallery Special Gilbert Stuart exhibit, 212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149 www.vareikafinearts.com

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CROSSWORD

Across 1. Gremlin’s creator 4. Clued in 9. Mac 12. Any time now 14. Sacramental plate 15. Bush antagonist 16. ‘’Crazy Like a Fox’’ writer 18. Gymnast Korbut 19. Words after ‘’make love’’ 20. Derry’s place 22. Whiners 26. Follow as a result 29. Poetic preposition 30. Puts before the camera 34. Animator Groening 35. ‘’People of the Lie’’ author 37. Infamous Richard 38. PC key 39. Teen’s very 40. Eligibility factor 41. ‘’Ozma of Oz’’ writer 44. It’s bark with no bite 45. Ruhr region 46. Building annex 47. Doctrinal holding 48. Garbo’s birth name 51. Fancy too 54. Problem-laden chores 58. Leaping insect 59. Alternate title for this puzzle?

63. Chestnut-red horse 64. Criminal excuse 65. Ireland alias 66. Have as a subsidiary 67. ‘’Au contraire!’’

68. Right and proper

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RECENT DEATHS Raymond H. Carr Jr., 88, of Newpor died Feb. 25, 2011, at Newport Hospital after a short illness. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary’s Church, Newport. Donations in Ray’s memory may be made to the St. Mary’s Church Building Committee or the Newport Public Education Foundation.

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Betty Jean (Taylor) Coggeshall, 81, of Portsmouth died Feb. 27, 2011, at Newport Hospital. Her funeral will be held on Thursday, March 3at 11a.m. in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth. Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 222 Richmond Street, Suite 204, Providence, RI 02906.

Sarah Kristina (Bergkvist) Cosgrove, 97, Middletown died Feb. 25, 2011 at John Clarke Health Care Center, Middletown. A memorial service was held on March, 1.

Robert Francis Gunning, 95, of Portsmouth died Feb. 22, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital. His funeral was held on Feb. 26 with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barnabas Church, Portsmouth. Donations in his memory maybe made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dpt. & Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Barbara Jane Hoff, 90, formerly of Portsmouth, died Feb. 8, 2011 at Sakonnet Bay Manor, Tiverton.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 1 p.m., in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Road, Portsmouth. Donations in her memory may be made to the Portsmouth Public Library, 2658 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

Mary J. Senior of Newport passed peacefully at her home on Feb. 24, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Jesus Savior Church. Donations be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol County, P.O. Box 690, Portsmouth, RI 02871 in Mary’s name.

John (Jack) F. Sullivan Sr., 87, of Middletown passed away Feb. 27, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on March 3 in St. Mary’s Church, Newport. Donations in John’s honor may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties,PO Box 690, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to the Middletown Rescue Wagon Fund, 239 Wyatt Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

Nick Spentzos, 87, Newport died Feb. 27, 2011, at Newport Hospital, Newport. His funeral was held on March 2 in St. Spyridon’s Greek Orthodox Church, Thames Street, Newport.

Pauline (Metivier) Tetrault, 80, formerly of Middletown died on Feb. 24, 2011 at Heatherwood Nursing Home in Newport. Her funeral was held on Feb. 28 with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barnabas Church, Portsmouth. Donations in her memory may be made to VNS Hospice, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.

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Weather Hampers Lower Thames Sewer Work

By Tom Shevlin

The warm ambience of Genie’s Hookah Lounge creates a relaxed Middle Eastern vibe.

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HOOKAH CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 love for them to come visit. Just visit once to see what’s going on here.” She continues, “This is not a place like other hookah lounges that you hear about, where it’s dark, and smoky. This is not like that.”

The hookahs, which are used to smoke shisha, a nicotine-free, sweetened version of tobacco through a hose attached to a water vase to allow maximum smoothness and fruity flavor, are not to be feared as full of germs because of shared use at a table. At Genie’s, every hose used on a hookah will only be covered by a mouthpiece that is also disposable. People may take the disposal hose home, clean

it, and come back to use their own hose and get $2 off the price of their next hookah session.

The audience that the lounge wants to attract must be 18+ years of age, and looking for an atmosphere different from the bar scene in Newport. Open from 5 p.m. – 2 a.m., except Sundays, when they close at midnight, and closed Mondays for the time being, Genie’s does not have a liquor license, but provides a special quality of uppertier relaxation.

Serving the finest teas, and a Middle Eastern tapas-style menu, Genie’s is ready to serve up their offerings to locals and visitors. The ceremonial ribbon-cutting occurs

Friday, March 4. A private party for family members and friends of the owners follows on Saturday, and the official opening for the public on Sunday, March 6 at 5 p.m., when everyone’s entire bill will be discounted 10%.

Salve Regina University students get a deal on Thursday evenings with 10% off their bill, as well.

Genie’s Hookah Lounge is a step in the right direction toward adding diversity and style to an already trendy neighborhood. Shobeiri welcomes you to, “Come in, and check us out to see what we’re about. This is made just with my love.” And after seeing it firsthand, I must say, it definitely shows.

Contractors will miss an April 1 accelerated target date to complete repairs to a critical sewer line running under Lower Thames Street, but they are on target to complete the project prior to the onset of the summer tourist season.

According to City Manager Edward F. Lavallee, weather has hampered efforts to finish the project sooner, but the contractor, Livingston, N.J.-based Spiniello Companies, has assured the city that it is on track to wrap up work by May 1. Had the work been complete

by March 1, Spiniello would have been awarded a $50,000 bonus.

City councilors voted Wednesday on the advice of staff to remove that stipulation from the contract.

As Lavallee wrote in a Feb. 11 memo to the council, the contractor is proceeding with the work, “however between the challenges in obtaining measurements of the interceptor required for ordering the slip liner, and the series of severe winter storms, the contractor

High School Diploma Program The average graduation rate for Aquidneck Island communities is around 80%. That means each year, there are approximately 500 students who don’t graduate with their class. Compound that number yearly, and the problem quickly assumes an alarming scale. The Paul W. Crowley East Bay Campus of The Met School is hosting a High School Diploma Program for out-of-school youth and adults who are motivated individuals looking for a customized learning experience. There will be an information and application workshop on Tuesday, March 8, at 6 p.m., at The Florence Gray Community Center, 1 York St., Newport for those interested in participating. To register for the program, call Charles W. Plant, principal of The Met School at -849-7557 .

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is requesting that the contract be amended by removing the accelerated completion date and use the completion date of May 1.”

The city had offered the $50,000 bonus as an incentive for completing the work by March 1.

Conversely, should the project stretch beyond May 1, Spineillo will be penalized $5,000 per day on the $4.3 million contract until the work is complete.

Begun earlier this year, the Thames Street Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Rehabilitation Project is the second half of a significant downtown sewer line upgrade aimed at reducing the city’s instances of combined sewer overflows. The first half of the project, which called for the replacement of a sewer line under Wellington Avenue, was just recently completed.

The Thames Street component involves the slip-lining of approximately 6,200-linear feet of an existing brick gravity sewer that runs from Touro Street down to Lower Thames and Morton Park.