Newport This Week - March 31, 2011

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City to Reduce Fire Department Staffing

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Kids Want Choices

Plan is part of a city-wide restructuring program

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By Tom Shevlin Facing mounting financial constraints, the city plans to cut its year-round fire department staffing level at the end of the week, City Manager Edward F. Lavallee said.

Under the plan, which is scheduled to go into effect April 1, the city will reduce its minimum staffing level to 17 firefighters per shift.

Up until now, the city had been honoring an expired contract which required a minimum of 19 firefighters per shift during the winter, and 20 firefighters per shift in the summer.

The city was preparing to move up to its 20 man shift on Friday.

“The provocation for this is fiscal,” Lavallee said Tuesday during an

John Breault, gave safety tips to area youth, including CeCe Harvey (above and at right) and Amaya Tyler, both of whom enjoyed an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club on March 25. The event was sponsored by the Newport County Afterschool Excitement Youth Council, “iNCASE.” The council was created as an innovative network to expand youth choices in activities beyond school and was formed in partnership by the Newport Art Museum, East Bay Met School, Jamestown Teen Center, Boys & Girls Club of Newport County, and Child & Family’s Ophelia and Iron John Sessions. (Photos by Rob Thorn)

See FIRE CUTS on page 3

Planning Board Hears Update on Comp Plan

By Tom Shevlin

O’Neil Blvd. to the left, serves as the northern perimeter of Kempenaar’s Valley, center. Middletown plans on installing a fence around the 33 acre parcel. (Photo by Kirby Varacalli)

Middletown Approves Fencing in Valley Site Until Safe

By Jill Connors To meet concerns expressed by state and federal agencies, the Middletown Town Council recently approved a recommendation from the town administrator to install a split-cedar fence around the perimeter of the 33-acre property known as Kempenaar Valley, located directly south of the Aquidneck Centre shopping area. The fence is out for bid, currently and could be installed in the next two months, according to Ron Wolanski, Middletown Town Planner.

The suggestion from Middletown Town Administrator Shawn Brown was presented as a memo

to the Town Council during its March 21 meeting. “Representatives of the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and RIDEM (Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management) have expressed concern that the town has not taken adequate measures to secure the property and to limit public access,” noted Brown. In addition to the proposed fence, signage and restriction of parking along O’Neil Boulevard (at the northern end of the property), were recommended by Brown as solutions to address the concerns.

The Kempenaar Valley property was purchased by Middletown in

2004, with the intention of creating a town center that, according to a conceptual plan approved in 2006, might include a farmer’s market, community garden, walking trails, and parking area.

The town has been working with RIDEM and EPA to remediate the soil in the property, which was found to contain arsenic and dieldrin, a result of farming activities over the years. As part of the soil remediation process, the town must comply with regulations that restrict the use of the land until it is deemed safe. In recent years, the area has become a popular spot for dog owners walking their pets. In wintertime, the hilly

terrain has made it a favorite spot for sledding.

Until the soil is remediated, the town must comply with the state and federal Environmental Land Usage Restriction, which does not allow for recreational use. “The town is still committed to developing the property for recreational use, but funding is the big issue right now,” said Wolanski. He said the latest bid the town received to develop just a small portion at the northern end of the property— including parking area and space for a farmer’s market—came in at $500,000; developing the entire property would cost several million dollars.

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Planning Board members spent the bulk of their monthly meeting last Monday, March 21, hearing a report on the status of the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

In a two-part update from Planning Director Paige Bronk, and Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee Co-Chair Robert Bailey, board members were briefed on both the history and the current state of affairs as the city undertakes the first major overhaul of its guiding planning document since its inception in 1992.

Bronk began the presentation by providing the board with a broad overview of what has become a months-long review process.

The update, which is required by state law every five years, seeks to clarify certain aspects of the document and unify its voice. As Bronk explained, when the document was originally written, it was truly a report compiled by committee; when you read the document, it becomes clear that different sections have different voices – a result of the many authors on the case at the time.

The revised document, Bronk said, seeks to give the plan one voice. It will also include several notable, long-term revisions which, as Robert Bailey began to touch on, could have transformative affects

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Dress-up and sharing are essential parts of playtime at the Lighthouse Preschool. With blocks and toys, what else does one need? (Photos by Meg O’Neil)

MLKCC Offers More than Meets the Eye: Childcare Preschool

By Meg O’Neil At the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center working parents are afforded a preschool for their children through a new scholarship program.

“I feel like a lot of people in the community don’t realize what services we offer here besides the food pantry,” explained Sally Swistak, the center’s Childcare Director. In addition to the widely-used food pantry, the center offers a variety of programs designed for kids, including a preschool that has been certified as a Center of Excellence by the Federal Early Reading First Initiative for its outstanding early literacy program. The Lighthouse Preschool is one of less than sixty preschools nationwide to achieve this designation.

“We’re really trying to accommodate working families and parents,” said Swistak. To do so, the board of directors at the center created a scholarship program to help with the cost of childcare.

The first recipient of the Lighthouse Preschool scholarship is Gretchen Ardito of Newport, whose two young sons are enrolled at Lighthouse.

“The boy’s first day of school at the center was also my first day of work in the Portsmouth Fire Department in January, so it worked perfectly,” stated Ardito, who also holds the title of being the first female firefighter in Portsmouth.

“They’re offering new opportunities at the center; the boys love it.

It was an easy transition for them, and it’s nice knowing that they look forward to going to school everyday.”

Ardito, who used to volunteer at the center years ago, was grateful for the scholarship, as she will continue to receive the financial help for as long as her boys are at the center and as long as fundraiser donations come into the MLKCC. “Since Gretchen has received the scholarship, I have two other families who have also received a scholarship,” says Swistak, “and it’s help-

ing them to put their children in a safe environment. It works for us and it works for them.”

In the past two years, the center noticed that there were many working families who make a little bit too much money to be allowed childcare assistance from the state. “Walking out the door to work everyday is not cost effective for everyone, because you have to pay for childcare and it becomes a Catch-22,” explains Swistak.

With people from all over Rhode Island commuting to Aquidneck Island to work, there are children at the center from a variety of cities and towns in the area. “It’s not just Newport children who attend preschool here, they are from all over,” according to Swistak.

“We’ve found that a small environment tends to work better for young children,” Swistak points out.

“Our preschool class size is currently 19. We like to keep the ratio of students low, for the two adults in the classroom.”

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just a preschool class for children, aged 3 – 5. There is also a kindergarten through fifth grade afterschool program scholarship for the Lighthouse Preschool, as well as a literacy and science summer camp, which also has scholarships available. The Lighthouse Preschool and after school center is open from 6:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., with breakfast, lunch, and a snack offered to students, which is included in the price of $160 a week and is partly covered for scholarship recipients. The scholarships are awarded on a sliding scale, based on need, and are, therefore, different for every family who is awarded the scholarship. For information, call Swistak 846-4828 ext. 117.

An award-winning, quality program, the Lighthouse Preschool at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center is following in the path of the center’s namesake. As King himself said, “Intelligence plus character…that is the goal of true education.”

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FIRE CUTS CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 hour-long interview with Fire Chief Harry Halgring and City Solicitor Joseph Nicholson.

According to David Hanos, president of the Newport Firefighters Local 1080 IAFF, his organization received word of the impending change earlier this month. He believes the staffing change will put the city, and its firefighters, at risk.

“My life is a lot more in peril going to 17 than it was at 20,” Hanos said. “It just makes for a much more dangerous situation.”

But Hallgring was insistent that the new staffing levels would be perfectly adequate. Asked if he believed the new configuration would be safe, Hallgring responded firmly, “It is.”

“We wouldn’t be moving forward with this if we didn’t think it was a safe scenario,” he added.

To fully understand the directive, city officials are stressing the need to consider, “the big picture.”

A Fiscal Crisis “What we’re talking about today is a fiscal situation,” said Lavallee.

One that was punctuated when a finance department review revealed an initial budget shortfall of $9 million for the coming fiscal year. “That’s a pretty staggering number,” Lavallee said.

The reason for the projected deficit can be traced to a variety of sources – from anticipated losses in state aid, to lower meal and beverage tax revenues. Assesments have also fallen, meaning that the city has a smaller property tax base from which to draw.

Taken together with a number of required capital improvement projects (a $30 million school bond, an estimated $70 million water plant project, and a remaining $7 million still left on a road improvement bond), and increasing pension and benefit liabilities, and you have the makings of what Lavallee described as nothing short of a fiscal crisis.

After instituting a spending freeze several months ago, Lavallee instructed his department heads to seek out 5 percent savings in their respective departments. When that wasn’t enough, Lavallee said he was forced to turn to what he described as the “last vestige of cost reduction.”

Though he wouldn’t give any specifics, Lavallee indicated that workers across the city could expect to see staffing reductions in various departments when he unveils his recommended budget to the City Council in mid-April.

Lavallee also made a point to note that no positions will actually

be cut from the Fire Department.

On paper, the fire department has 99 positions, including 11 unfilled vacancies and seven civillian employees. That means, there are 81 firefighters that can be spread out over four platoons. All of those positions will remain. The only thing that will change is the number of men required to be actively on duty.

“A long time ago, I said that the last thing we wanted to see was someone walking down the road without a job,” Lavallee said. “It’s the last arrow we have.”

“It has been a tough decision,” added Hallgring. “This is the best plan that we can come up with.”

So, where will the savings come from? According to the city’s finance department, under the 20man staffing agreement, Newport has been spending upwards of $260,000 per quarter in overtime costs – or over $1 million per year.

By reducing the minimum number of staffing required under each shift, Lavallee said the city expects to save $1.5 million over the next five quarters.

“We got to the point where we’ve got no place else to go,” said Lavallee. “We’ve got to begin to restructure the entire city in order to reduce pension costs.

Newport did that with the police department several years ago, reducing staffing by seven sworn officers. Lavallee said that changes to the fire department had to be made.

However, Hanos believes that in addition to being an imprudent decision that will inevitably impact public safety, the decision to reduce manning violates an arbitration decision between the city and the union.

A Contract Saga Indeed, it’s hard to separate the impending action from the wellpublicized battle for a new longterm firefighter contract.

Operating without a formal contract since June 30, 2005, negotiations between the city and union representatives have been ongoing for months.

According to individuals familiar with the discussions, the two sides had been close to a deal at least once over the summer, but things fell apart before a final contract could be signed.

Over what Hanos described as “many, many months of painful negotiations,” the fire fighters union had come to terms with “the lesser of two evils”: downsizing the force as opposed to taking put cuts.

Hanos said that his union had been prepared to reduce staffing to 18 man shifts, plus give up a dispatcher position. In return, it would receive a three-year deal putting the department’s pay at parity with their counterparts in the police department. “We reluctantly agreed,” Hanos said.

With its April 1 action, he believes the city could be encroaching on unfair labor practices.

“Our belief is that we do have a contract,” Hanos said, adding, that if the staffing reductions are made, he expects the matter will wind up in court.

But Lavallee maintains the decision was made strictly outside of any contract considerations.

“We really have no options here,” Lavallee said. “Yes, the reality is that we don’t have a contract in place, but the dilemma is fiscal.”

“This is not a strategy for negotiations,” he added. “In order to present the council with a balanced budget, the city needs to find savings everywhere we can.”

Hanos, however believes the city is using the union as scapegoats. “I think we were sandbagged,” he said.

“We’re good, hardworking people.

It’s horrendous because we’re not the smoking gun here. We’re not the problem. But we’re the ones that are going to pay for it.”

Safety Concerns As for the possible implications of moving to a 17 man per day shift, if an alternative agreement between the two parties isn’t reached by the end of the week, Hanos said that he expects the department will have to shut down one of its two aerial rigs.

Hallgring said that final staffing details are still being worked out, but it’s likely that an aerial truck will indeed be taken off the regular rotation. It could, however be put back into service during times of anticipated high demand, he said.

Currently, the city operates two aerial trucks: one at the West Marlborough Street station, and the other at Old Fort Road. Aerial Truck 1, which is located at West Marlborough, has a ladder that hasn’t worked in the last two months. Hanos said he expects Aerial Truck 2 will remain in service until Aerial Truck 1 is repaired at which time it would become the city’s primary ladder rig.

And while there will be times where the department will be able to increase staffing to man a second aerial truck, Hanos said, “I can’t depend on that truck being there when I come to work on Friday morning.”

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PLANNING BOARD CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 on Newport’s future growth.

While Bronk provided a nuts-andbolts summation of the Comp Plan, Bailey took aim at the big picture.

As he explained, over the last 21 months, members of the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan Committee have been tackling some of Newport’s biggest issues, looking to impart solutions through the city’s guiding planning document.

Among the concepts pursued thus far: how to lessen Newport’s dependence on a tourist-based econ-

omy; encouraging innovation in industries; and strategies for luring more families and year-round homeowners to the area.

As Bailey explained earlier this week, while Newport has many unique qualities, the problems that it faces as a seasonal destination economy, are hardly anything new.

The public will get a chance to hear some of the committee’s recommendations during a public forum expected to be scheduled sometime in the coming weeks. Planning

Board members were urged by Chair Richard Carruba to become actively engaged in the process as things move forward, to which everyone agreed.

In other business, Planning Board members voted unanimously in favor of a demolition permit for 210 Coggeshall Avenue, Plat 38, Lot 74 and found the application to replace the existing first-floor structure with a new single-family residence in compliance with the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

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NEWS BRIEFS Community Rallies to Celebrate National End Homelessness Dandelion Day at The next community meeting Rough Point to address homelessness here in Newport County is being held on Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. in the library of Emmanuel Church. Don Boucher, director of Housing First R.I., will give an update regarding Housing First in Newport and will answer questions. Information will also be shared about the Housing Hotline, Turning Around Ministries and 50 Washington Square. The public is invited. Refreshments will be served.

Toiletries; such as shampoo, soap, razors, shave cream, toothpaste, toothbrushes and dental floss, are being collected at the meeting for use by McKinney Shelter and Housing First apartment residents.

Teen Film Making Series Any teen is invited to participate in the Jamestown and the Silver Screen film making series. The series will be held on Thursdays from 6-7:30 at the Jamestown Teen Center beginning March 31. Participants will learn the basics of film making including storyboarding, using digital video cameras, editing using iMovie software, scriptwriting and acting. Teens will be invited to submit a short movie to be viewed at a community showcase. Participants will also be introduced to a variety of careers in film. Teens will be invited to view “Dan in Real Life“ and receive a special tour of Riven Rock, where the movie was filmed.

Materials fee is $10 per participant.

The program is sponsored by the Jamestown Education Foundation.

For more information or to register for series, contact Debbie Tungett at 423-7261 or email dtungett@ jamestownri.net.

Experience the creation of Frederick Law Olmsted, renowned father of landscape architecture who initially designed the grounds at Rough Point in the 1890s on Tuesday, April 5, 5-6 p.m. The tour traces Newport’s development as a premier vacation spot as reflected by its landscape, going back 250 years to when this part of Newport was farmland. Hear about the earliest summer cottages and the more formal estates built by America’s wealthiest families. Learn about the distinguished design history of Rough Point’s landscape while enjoying glorious gardens and ocean views. Participants will receive garden-inspired recipes from Doris Duke’s Rough Point archives, including one featuring dandelions!

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The playgroup is entirely co-operative and consists of 12 members/ children. The cost is $25 per child, per month. The playgroup is open to all mothers regardless of the town you live in. For more information, call Miki Quinn at 847-6183.

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Great Decisions Seminar– Germany Ascending The fifth seminar of the Newport Council for International Visitors’ Great Decision Series will be held Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the Pell Center at Salve Regina University. “Germany Ascending” will address Germany’s emergence from both the financial and Eurozone crises as the dominant economic and political power in Europe. Germany now plays an increased role in dealings with Russia, Eastern Europe and Iran. The seminar will discuss the importance of enhanced U.S. relations with Germany, and what to do when German and U.S. interests fail to align. Ambassador John Cloud (ret.), of the National Security Affairs faculty of the U.S. Naval War College, will present. Cloud was U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania from August 2006 to July 2009 and previously served as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the United States Embassy in Berlin, Germany. 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, contact Bob Sleiertin at 847-5196.

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For What It’s Worth, When visiting museums, especially house museums, we often view unattributed items and offer opinions of manufacturer of origin and age. This letter comes from such a visit: “I am a guide at the Orchard House museum (home of Louisa May Alcott) in Concord, Massachusetts, and I heard you recently visited and commented on the rarity of a particular teapot in our collection. As it happens, I am doing some research on the history of this teapot and was wondering if you could provide me with any information about it. It is copper and has a flower pattern embossed in the sides. Thank you so much for any help you can offer in this matter–I truly appreciate it”!

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“A Sense Of Place: Exploring Newport and Narragansett Bay Through Historic Maps” has been mounted in the Van Alen Gallery and Rovensky Room Display Cases at the Redwood Library. These maps reflect the perceptions and uses of these spaces over time and according to interests, including ownership, exploitation of natural resources, strategies of warfare, navigation, and tourism. This exhibition will be Sak & NTW 1x2.5 on display through Dec. Hours of the Redwood are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Thursdays 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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In large part, the programs and services that the James L. Maher Center provides today are the result of their life-long advocacy toward enhancing and enriching the lives of individuals with developmental or physical disabilities. The James L. and Mary Maher Scholarship Fund was established to recognize outstanding students who throughout their high school careers have contributed to improving the lives of individuals within their community. Applications and more specific details are available through guidance office at Rogers, Middletown and Portsmouth High Schools. Completed applications must be received by April 15. For further information contact Isabel at 846-0340.

Jamestown and Silver Screen Series Guest speaker Steven Feinberg, Executive Director, RI Film & Television Office, will talk about “Movies and Rhode Island” — the past and the future of filming in the state on Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at the Jamestown Library. Feinberg’s active role in luring film and television projects to RI is evident in the 20-plus projects filmed in the state in recent years.

The Newport Film Commission is a City of Newport Commission. For more information visit them on facebook: Newport Film Commission or email them at newportrifilm@hotmail.com

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The Seaside Garden Club will meet April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Vasco de Gama Hall, Fenner Ave., Newport. Barbara Chaves, of Chaves Gardens, will present a talk, “Opening the Garden and Spring Planting.� The club will also be holding a plant sale on May 7 at 132 Ruggles Ave., Newport. For more information, call 848-2545.

From Crypt to Tower Mr. John Doll, Saint George’s school archivist and historian will give a history of the school on Sunday, April 10 with a concentration on one of Middletown’s most iconic structure visible from nearly everywhere on Aquidneck Island, the neo-Gothic School Chapel. His presentation will begin at 2 p.m. in the school chapel on Purgatory Rd. and will include a complete tour of the chapel from the crypt beneath to the top of the majestic tower.

Sensible clothing and shoes are recommended. Cameras welcome.

For those not wishing to make the climb, the bulk of the tour will take place at ground level. Parking is limited, car pooling is encouraged.

A voluntary donation of $5 per person is suggested to defray costs.

The program is sponsored by the Middletown Historical Society.

College Funding Open House The Community College of Rhode Island will host “CCRI Education Expo 2011: Showcasing the Tools to Change Your Life� from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, at the Knight Campus, 400 East Ave., Warwick. Workshops on the topics of admission and financial aid will be held. Attendees will be able to speak with college representatives who can answer questions about scholarships, payment options, transferring previous college credit, obtaining credit for work experience, programs of study and the Joint Admissions Agreement, which allows students to transfer seamlessly to the University of Rhode Island or Rhode Island College. Faculty members from many academic departments – including biotechnology, business administration, allied health, human services, nursing, dental health, computer studies and many more will also be available for questions.

Other agencies, including the Rhode Island Student Loan Authority, Tuition Management Systems, VetSuccess on Campus and the Educational Opportunity Center, which is a federally funded TRiO program based at CCRI, will be in attendance to provide information about programs and services available. Anyone who enrolls at CCRI that day will have the application fee waived. For more information, visit http://www.ccri.edu/expo.

Rogers senior, Nathan Hurd with Officer Cortez, Elizabeth Margolis, Gwendolyn Rothermel, Maeve Crowley, and Georgia Sones.

Rogers Senior Projects

Rogers High School Senior Project presentations kicked off on Saturday, March 19 with the first ever RHS Film Festival coordinated by students Tia Cromwell and Oskar Augustkowski. Other senior visual arts students joined them in exhibiting their works.

On Wednesday, March 23, the remainder of the senior class presented their projects. With more then 75 volunteer community members joining the Rogers High School community to judge, the presentations. In an ongoing effort to increase the “rigor� of Senior Projects, all students were encouraged in their junior year to choose topics that were not only learning stretches but would in some manner give back to the community and their school.

Nathan Hurd, a senior at Roger’s, organized a Law Enforcement Day for his senior project. Nathan had studied with his mentor for 10 hours, and wanted to take all of the knowledge that he gathered and share it with the students at Underwood Elementary School. The students met with a police officer, two detectives and an S.W.A.T. Team Member. The officers brought two marked cruisers, an undercover car, and the paddy wagon.

New Designer Shops Two new designers are set to make Bellevue Avenue their new address. Boston-based designer Sara Campbell opens a store bearing her name at 117 Bellevue Avenue, the former home of Badgley Mischka’s summer pop-up store.

The shop will host a soft opening this weekend and will continue to open weekends only until they move to a full operating schedule.

Luxury handbag designer Marcela Calvet is moving her by appointment only studio in the Casino Block to a storefront located at 59 Bellevue Avenue. The retailer is set to open this spring.

ALN Annual Meeting The Alliance for Livable Newport (ALN) annual meeting will be held on Monday, April 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The meeting will be in the Warren Weston Room, enter the Edwards St. entrance. An election of at-large Directors will take place during the meeting.

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In addition, 26 arrests were made for the following violations: n  Five arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n  Five arrests were made for outstanding warrants. n  Two arrests were made for public urination. n  Two arrests were made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n  Two arrests were made for manufacture, possession, or delivery of narcotics. n  One arrest was made for noise violation. n  One arrest was made for failure to appear or answer summons. n  One arrest was made for possession of crack cocaine. n  One arrest was made for possession of alcohol by a minor. n  One arrest was made for assault with a deadly weapon. n  One arrest was made for simple assault. n  One arrest was made for DUI. n  One arrest was made for open container of alcohol. n  One arrest was made for possession of marijuana. n  One arrest was made for larceny.

The Newport County Board of Realtors will be offering two $1,000 scholarships to college bound students who reside in Newport County. The scholarship recipient is chosen on criteria based on financial need, extra-curricular activities and academic standing. Applications are available at the guidance offices of Newport County public high schools and are also available online at: www.newportrealtor. com/?p=resource All interested students are encouraged to apply. The deadline is April 30. The Newport County Board of Realtors is a membership organization composed of realtors and affiliates engaging in the business of sales and leasing of property.

Rhode Island’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQQ) community plans to dance the night away once again at its second alternative prom, from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, April 2, at the FOP Hall, 404 Mitchells Lane, Middletown.

The evening’s theme is: “Don’t Ask, Just Dance Prom - cause baby we were born this way.�

The spring prom is open to people of all ages who wish to dine, dance and celebrate in an inclusive, empowering and safe environment. Dress is a mix of formal, informal or “come as you are.� There is a $20 admission fee or $10 with a student ID. Invited are all LGBTQ youth, adults, and allies. The nonalcoholic, non-sectarian celebration, sponsored by Interweave of Channing Memorial Church, will feature music, election of a Prom King and Queen and a silent auction to help support Youth Pride, Inc. of RI, an organization dedicated to meeting the social, emotional and educational needs of LGBTQQ youth and young adults, ages 13 to 23. For more information, contact Interweave@channingchurch.org or call Pam at 846-5565.

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day, March 21 to Monday, March 28, the Newport Police Department responded to 490 calls.

This list has now been expanded to include all public services provided. Of those, 91 were motor vehicle related; there were 73 motor vehicle violations issued and 18 accidents.

The police also responded to 11 incidents of vandalism, 14 animal complaints, 11 noise complaints and 26 home/business alarm calls.

Officers also performed 17 liquor establishment checks and 15 school security checks (4-Rogers, 8-Thompson, 3-Coggeshall).

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EDITORIAL It’s Been a Busy News Week.

How Have You Stayed Informed?

In Middletown, we had tragedy, when on Tuesday a young man from Connecticut allegedly stabbed to death a female acquaintance, leaving her body on the side of the road. A few days prior, we learned that a Middletown High School graduate and active duty military member, who had served with distinction in Afghanistan, was implicated in the death of four-month-old that he and his wife were in the process of adopting.

In Newport, plans were hashed to cut the fire department’s minimum daily staffing levels from 20 to 17, as it continues to grapple with what the city manager has described as a “fiscal crisis.”

Meanwhile, police announced the city’s first coyote guidebook, hoping to educate Newporters about how to deal with the city’s growing coyote population.

Speaking of population, while the numbers of coyotes living in Newport and Middletown has shot up in the last 10 years, the number of families has declined. In fact, the latest round of census figures released last week show that Newport and Middletown experienced the highest percentage decline in population in the state.

On a much lighter note, the line-ups for the landmark jazz and folk festivals were announced in succession, ushering in bright-eyed thoughts of summer.

But before we look ahead, Newport’s City Council reflected back on this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with police pledging to step up enforcement in the coming years to crack down on the cases of underage drinking and public intoxication.

The reason we mention these stories is to highlight that you needn’t have to wait to hear about them in print. Each of these stories appeared online at our sister Web site, Newport Now. So, if you’re so technologically inclined, be sure to visit us daily at www.Newport-Now.com, follow us on Twitter at Twitter.com/Newportnow, or find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/newportnow.

But of course, there are those stories and information that you can only find here in these pages of NTW. So as you set your bookmarks in your web browser of choice, be sure to also pencil in a date with Newport This Week, on news stands every Thursday.

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Broadway Pharmacy Expansion Gets a Boost

By Tom Shevlin After suffering an early setback in front of the Planning Board, a proposal to redevelop a prominent stretch of upper Broadway to accommodate an expanding local business won a critical decision from the city’s Zoning Board of Review on Monday.

David and Deborah Whalley, who own and operate Newport Prescription Center, had petitioned the the Planning Board for a demolition permit associated with a project to redevelop a pair of adjacent properties located at 283-287 Broadway and 1 Friendship St. The Broadway property has been home to the Whalleys’ pharmacy business since 1985, as well as an adjoining liquor store, hair salon, and KC’s Cafe.

The Whalleys are hoping to significantly redevelop the property, transforming the block into a modern one-story building with expanded retail, pharmacy, and restaurant space. But in November, Planning Board members balked at the plan, citing the demolition of a run-down three-family Victorian at 1 Friendship St. On Monday, the Whalleys appealed the decision to the Zoning Board of Review. This time, they scored a victory, with board members voting unanimously to allow the demolition.

Attorney Turner Scott argued that the application favorably stikes upon a number of points in the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, most notably that by expanding their business, the Whalleys wil be creating a handful of new jobs.

For David Whalley, whose father owned a pharmacy in Warwick for 45 years, expanding his footprint would not only have significant implications for the neighborhood, but would also be a boon to a locally-owned small business. According to Whalley, Newport Prescription Center was one of seven independent pharmacies on Aquidneck Island when he opened his doors on Broadway in 1983. Today, only his

remains.

According to property records on file with the city, the Whalleys bought the mixed-used structure at 283-287 Broadway and 1 Friendship St. in May of this year for $600,000.

The buildings, though technically separate, share a common basement. The home at 1 Friendship St. is in particularly bad shape.

And while the building at 1 Friendship does have some historic characteristics, both the planner’s report and a report by the historic district planner indicated that the proposed development wouldn’t have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood.

Bill Burgin, of Burgin-Lambert Architects in Newport was responsible for the design of the new building. He testified that while the house may possess some notable architectural significance, it, along with the property on Broadway had not been maintained over the years, and the prospect for restoring them would be cost prohibitive.

James Farrar, principle of construction management firm Farrar & Associates, also testified that the property is “in very, very poor condition.”

“It’s a property that hasn’t been maintained in a very long time,” he added. And any attempt to restore the building to its proper state would be a major undertaking which, given its location, doesn’t make economic sense.

Paul Hogan, an appraiser who testified as an expert witness, agreed.

He added because the area is zoned as a limited commercial district, the business interests should trump residential uses. To preserve an existing non-conforming use in poor condition at the sake of an expanding conforming use, he said, is not in accordance with the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

Zoning Board Chair Rebecca McSweeney agreed.

“Whatever historic quality the building has is overwhelmed by the neighborhood,” she said, adding “I see nothing in the compre-

hensive plan that would dictate against this permit.”

“All we’re granting tonight is a demolition permit,” noted Board Member Martin Cohen. If there are other zoning issues that need to be considered, the board will do so at a later date.

In other business, board members denied in a 5-0 vote an application by Stephen Dijounas to make various improvements to a property at 63 Burnside Ave., including installing a dormer and elevating the roof. Three neighbors objected to the plan, raising concerns over parking, density, and loss of privacy.

Board members agreed and voted to deny the petition.

An application by Paul Tocci to construct a two-story garage and kitchen addition to a property at 31 Edward St. was also denied in a split 3-2 decision, with a pair of board members citing lot size and coverage concerns as reason for their votes against the project.

Meanwhile, an application by William Willis to construct a deck off of the back of 59 Rhode Island Ave. received unanimous support.

Other applications receiving zoning board approval were the following: n An application by the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to install new signage at 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. n An application by Ellen Retlev to construct a new deck at 49 Hall Ave. n An application by William Connell to construct a new addition with a 2nd floor deck at 303 Harrison Ave. n An application by Parker Ave. LLC to construct a 825-square foot pool and spa at 45 Parker Ave. n An application by Roger Warburton to construct a 5x8-foot front porch addition at 150 Eustis Ave. n An application to add a new dwelling unit without adding any new parking spaces at 454 Broadway.

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

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

n Bill opens recycling operation to out-of-state materials Legislation has been introduced to allow the Materials Recycling Facility at the Central Landfill in Johnston to accept out-of-state materials for recycling. Any profits from the sale of recycled commodities from out-of-state would be shared, under the bill, by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, the Town of Johnston and other cities and towns.

n Commission tours National Guard facility The Special Legislative Commission on Defense Economy Planning held a daylong session at the Air National Guard in Quonset. The day included a tour of the Electric Boat facility and a visit to the 143rd Airlift Wing of the Air National Guard. The commission was created to make recommendations on policies to help preserve the state’s current defense economy and provide incentives for new investments.

n Commission’s report highlights inequity in hospital rates The Special Senate Commission to Study Cost Containment, Efficiency and Transparency in the Delivery of Quality Patient Care and Access by Hospital approved its final report, which recommends that the state enact changes that steer insurance companies away from the current fee-for-service model of payment to different models that promote efficiency, effectiveness and quality of care for patients.

Local General Assembly officials: Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton); President of the Senate, M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Middletown); Rep. J. Russell Jackson (D-Dist. 73, Middletown, Newport); Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) Rep. Peter F. Martin (D-Dist. 75, Newport), Rep. Daniel Patrick Reilly (D-Dist. 72, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth)

Middletown has New Approvements and Parade Review

By Tom Shevlin First Murder Since 2002 At approximately 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, the Middletown Police Dept. received a 911 call from witnesses at the Residence Inn, on West Main Rd., who stated a woman was being stabbed inside a vehicle in the parking lot.

The vehicle fled the scene with the man driving and the woman inside the car before the officers arrived.

A short time later, Detective Walter Mey, while on patrol duty, spotted the vehicle parked in the Third Beach parking lot. As Detective Mey approached the vehicle, the suspect sped off and a short vehicle pursuit began. The suspect stopped the vehicle on Third Beach Rd. and fled on foot towards the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Mey was able to catch the suspect, Zachary J. Lepelusa, a 24-year-old male, from Milford, Conn., and place him under arrest.

Police discovered the body of Antoinette Venditti, a 35-year-old East Haven, Conn. woman, in a drainage ditch off Hanging Rock Rd. A joint investigation by the Middletown Police Dept. and the Rhode Island State, assisted by the RI Attorney General’s office, led to the suspect being charged with 1st Degree Murder and Kidnapping. The suspect was arraigned on Wednesday, March 30 at the Second Division District Court.

The homicide remains under investigation at this time and additional charges against Lepelusa may be forthcoming.

Police say that Newport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade drew an estimated 40,000-45,000 people to the city, including several known bus loads of students from area colleges.

And while close to 100 people were arrested on parade day, (Saturday, March 12) City Manager Edward F. Lavallee told city councilors on Wednesday, March 23, at a City Council meeting, that plans are already being formulated for next year to deploy more uniformed and plain-clothes officers at known problem areas along the parade route.

“We cherish this event,” Lavallee told councilors. But, he added, “We’ve still got some work to do…

It’s not a day to misbehave. It’s a family event.”

In all, 96 people were arrested between Saturday morning and early Sunday – most of them on alcohol-related changes. According to police, infractions varied from public intoxication and disorderly conduct, to assault and possession of marijuana.

The warm weather likely played a part in contributing to the rowdiness, Lavallee said. And despite advanced warnings issued to nearby colleges and universities, he speculated that many of the problems could be traced back to the bus loads of college-aged students who descended upon the city in droves.

Still, Lavalle said, progress is being made.

Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin agreed, however added that more work still remains. He went so far as to suggest that the city send out warnings to area high schools as well as colleges, warning teenagers

of the fines that await them should they be caught drinking. Newport, he said, should send the message that it doesn’t want the image that comes along with underage, or excessive drinking.

Mayor Stephen C. Waluk added that the parade is “engrained in our community” and encouraged the police and council to continue working toward further reducing the incidents of unacceptable behavior and creating a more familyfriendly atmosphere at all corners of the parade route.

In other business, councilors: n Approved a resolution forming a Lower Thames Street Enhancement Pilot Project Working Group; n Withdrew a request to institute 24-hour resident parking on Washington Street between Marsh and Poplar streets; n Approved a resolution instructing the city staff to apply for a federal grant to go toward the new ultra-violet water filtration system at Easton’s Pond; n Accepted a pair of communications: The first on streamlining the city’s Planning Department; and another initial report on the potential for instituting a commercial recycling program n And approved a request by the Newport Prescription Center to expand its Class A liquor license into 289 Broadway.

The following appointments were also made: Lauren Carson and Doug Sabetti to the Energy and Environment Commission, John Drotos to the Newport Historic District Commission, and Charles Laranjo to the Newport Housing Authority; the council also accepted the resignation of Marty Grimes from the Energy and Environment Commission.

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James Berwind $3,300,000 Zhenglu Ah & Huishu Li $520,000 Nathaniel Lewis $335,000 Wayne & Deborah Beebe $316,000 Adam Walsh $150,000 Sarah Grinnell $149,900 Matthew Calner $140,000

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WELLNESS Taking the Ouch out of Pain

By Shawna E.M. Snyder Are you in pain? If so, you’re one of 72 million people in the U.S. who is. Have you taken any painkillers for your pain recently? If so, it won’t be a surprise to you that, in the last 10 years, doctors are writing 50% more prescriptions for narcotic painkillers.

The treatment of pain is evolving, however. Pain specialists are focusing their attention to treat chronic pain as a disease to prevent, rather than suppressing it as a symptom. One of the reasons for this reevaluation of treating chronic pain is that conventional standard medical care offers very few treatment options to chronic pain sufferers other than pain pills, cortisone shots and surgery. The risks and dangers involved with taking painkillers (narcotic or anti-inflammatory) over an extended period of time can cause other health complications. These side effects can range from digestive upset (ie. ulcers and constipation), cognitive impairment (feeling groggy and unfocused) to addiction and, in the worst case scenario, organ failure due to overdose. And the longer you take the medications, the more painkillers you need because our body builds a tolerance. Cortisone shots provide a temporary fix and surgery has its own dangers.

What is important to know about pain is that it’s critical to our survival. Pain is protective; it discourages us from confronting danger and encourages us to rest so that our body has time to heal. But what happens when pain goes rogue?

What are the options when pain affects every aspect of our being?

Pain specialists are recommending a multifaceted approach in treating chronic pain. Dr. Oz states that, “if the pain affects the body, mind and spirit, then treatment must address these three pillars of the human condition.� This means that the standard medical treatments for chronic pain (pain pills, cortisone shots, nerve blockers, and surgery) are being considered last resorts and the shift is to recommend that patients try non-invasive procedures, first. Non-drug treatments include acupuncture, massage, yoga, chiropractic, meditation, exercise, stretching, and mindfulness-based stress reduction, all of which take into consideration the mind, body and spirit.

I talked with a few practitioners on Aquidneck Island and asked how they treat pain within their practices and how well patients respond to treatment.

Hands On Healing Laura Clark, founder of BodyWise Therapeutics in Middletown and a massage therapist herself, has treated many clients seeking pain relief throughout her 15 years in practice. She explains that therapeutic massage relaxes and calms the body and mind.

Studies show that massage slows the heart rate, promotes blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, increases endorphin levels (the nat-

ural feel good and pain relieving neurotransmitters) and decreases levels of cortisol (the hormone related to stress levels). The take home point is: When your body is more relaxed, it is less susceptible to pain. Laura states that, “with the care of the right therapist, some sufferers of chronic pain say that the time during a massage session is the only time that they’re 100% pain free.� When looking for a therapist, ask questions about types of training and experience before scheduling an appointment.

Body-Wise Therapeutics, 575 East Main Rd., Middletown, 848-9825, www.body-wisetherapeutics.com Om ‌ Cecile Madison, owner of Soma Yoga and yoga instructor, explains that the practice of stretching our muscles and concentrating on the rhythm of our breath allows our body to release tension, which allows our mind-body to relax. “Awareness of our breath helps to achieve smooth, slow respiration which aids the body to relax and relieve pain.â€? Yoga is often a part of an integrative therapy program for chronic pain patients because the decreased stress felt during and after yoga decreases the severity of pain. Madison recommends people with chronic pain to begin with a gentle yoga class such as Hatha, Vinyasa or Solar Flow. Beginning April 3 Soma Yoga host a 5 week beginner yoga workshop, “Foundation Basics,â€? for people new to yoga.

Soma Yoga Studio, 2 Pond Avenue, Newport, 226-4240, www.somayoganewport.com Snap, Crackle, Pop! Misty Kosciusko, Chiropractic Physician, describes chiropractic care as an effective long-term solution to chronic pain by promoting spinal stability and allowing the nervous system to function optimally. This helps the body to promote its natural healing ability. “Just like your car,“ explains Dr. Kosciusko, “when your body gets out of alignment, its structures begin to wear, unevenly. Your body may compensate for this lack of mobility through muscle spasms, degenerative arthritis and differences in joint movement patterns. Left untreated, the tissues that surround the spine will become inflamed, painful and unstable, leading to chronic pain.�

Misty Kosciusko, DC, MS Nutrition, Chiropractic Health Services, 372 Broadway, Newport, 847-2248, www.chirohealthserv.com Essentially, all of these non-invasive procedures prompt the body, in different ways, to tap into its own, innate healing ability to decrease pain. I often tell my chronic pain patients to seek out more than one treatment method to custom tailor their treatment strategy. Each treatment complements the effects of another and quickens the therapeutic effect of decreasing pain.

Shawna E.M. Snyder, Doctor of Acupuncture at Aquidneck Island Acupuncture can be reached at Info@ AquidneckAcupuncture.com

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Naval Community Briefs New Military Spouse Orientation The Fleet and Family Support Center will host an orientation program for spouses new to the military lifestyle on Tuesday, April 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m. The session will include information on deployment preparation, support, benefits and services available. Call 841-2283 to register.

Comedy Series Wraps Up The last show of the Winter Comedy Series will be Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. in the Topside Lounge at the Officers’ Club.

Comedian Jim Dunn will perform. Dunn’s comedy is largely based on his Yankee roots and takes aim at “all things New England.� An accomplished writer, actor and director, he is the author of “Funny Ball,� a memoir of his adventures touring the country with the 2004 World Champion Boston Red Sox. The show is free and open to all hands with base access. For more information, call 841-1442.

OCS Graduation Congratulations to the graduates of Officer Candidate School Class 0811 as they join the fleet of the world’s finest Navy. Sixty-five ensigns will be commissioned on Friday, April 1. The ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. in Kay Hall at Officer Training Command Newport. The guest speaker will be Capt. Joseph Voboril, Commanding Officer, Naval Station Newport. For more information, call 841-1171. Go Navy!

Eight Bells Lecture Submarine Fleet The Naval War College Museum’s Eight Bells Lecture Series will continue Thursday, April 7, from noon to 1 p.m. at the museum.

Author Rodney K. Watterson will discuss his book, “32 in ‘44: Building the Portsmouth Submarine Fleet in World War II,� examining the factors behind the small yard’s record-setting production, including streamlined operations, innovative management practices, the Navy’s commitment to develop the yard’s resources as an alternative to private industry, and the yard’s ability to adapt quickly

SENIOR SAVVY Seniors-Let’s Dig!

By Florence Archambault Last week certainly wasn’t indicative of spring, nevertheless, the calendar tells us that it is nearing time for us to be thinking about our gardens. Many of us seniors, however, do not have the facilities for a full-blown garden plot, but there are many ways we can enjoy gardening.

If you do have a garden plot and want to grow your own vegetables and flowers from seed, you might want to attend the lecture at the Edward King House Senior Center on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. when Chuck DiTucci of Gardens and Landscapes will talk about starting a vegetable garden.

Learn what to consider growing, how to prepare the soil, where to site and how to care for a vegetable garden. DiTucci will also demonstrate seed starting to save you money. If you don’t want to start your own seeds there are many places on the island where you can purchase plants. If you want to get a jump on your neighbors, purchase one of those tomato plants that already have tomatoes growing on them.

You will also learn about growing vegetables and herbs in containers for small spaces, if you don’t have your own back 40. Container gardening is quickly becoming an exciting way for seniors to grow flowers and veggies. Herbs, especially, lend themselves to container gardening. What a pleasure to snip a few when you are preparing a meal. There are numerous Internet sites where you can find instructions and tips. Just Google “container gardening� and you will get 1,270,000 hits. Don’t scroll through all of them; the first couple will give you plenty of information. My favorite is the House and Gardens TV Channel site, www. hgtv.com. Container gardening is probably the way to go if you live in a small apartment or have a deck.

Think of the fun your grandchildren and great grandchildren will have watching your flowers and veggies grow when they visit. It may even inspire them to eat more vegetables! There are other advantages to growing your own produce. They are so fresh, taste great, and you always know that they are pesticide-free!

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to a decentralized wartime shipbuilding environment. Watterson, a retired U.S. Navy captain, is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of New Hampshire. During his thirtyyear naval career he was heavily involved with shipyards and the design, construction and maintenance of submarines. 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.

MWR Family Carnival The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department will host a day of family fun at the Easter Faire at the Officers’ Club on Saturday, April 9, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. The event will feature the Toe Jam Puppet Band, arts and crafts, games and concessions. Open to all with base access. For more information, call 841-3127.

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Senior Center Information We have three vibrant senior centers on the island; take advantage of them! The minimum age for membership varies from 50 to 55 years old but the younger spouses of eligible members are welcome. You do not have to be a town resident to join. Each center is open Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and offers a myriad of classes/clubs. They also sponsor health screenings and a daily hot lunch program. Lunch is offered for $3 and reservations are required one day prior. Call the individual centers to reserve for lunch and for more information on health screenings and activities.

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THE ARTS Gallery Shows & Artist Openings Art on the Wharf Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf, 845-6858 Brimstone Studio Libby Manchester Gilpatric and Friends, gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noonâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5 p.m., or by appointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown (401) 440-3974 Bristol Art Gallery â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oil & Water Do Mix,â&#x20AC;? through April 7. .â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stephan Brigidi Works on Paper,â&#x20AC;? through 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 â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Galerie Escalierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com DeBlois Gallery â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Wax,â&#x20AC;? encaustic works by 12 artists, opening reception Sat. April 2, 5-7 p.m., show through May 1.

Gallery open Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com

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interpretations of spring with its April showers and storms that shake off the winters coat, will be featured in the April exhibition at Spring Bull Gallery. Oils, watercolors , acrylics and pastels are some of the media our talented local artists will use as they capture the signs of spring. Come and enjoy these works starting with an opening reception Saturday, April 2 from 5-7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;April Showers and Stormsâ&#x20AC;? runs through April 30. The gallery will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 for Gallery Night in Newport. Spring Bull Gallery, located at 55 Bellevue Ave., is wheelchair accessible and open free to the public.

Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. daily. For additional information on this exhibition, future gallery events or member artists, please call the gallery at 849-9166 or visit www.springbullgallery.com.

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

Harbor Fine Art Featuring the work of seven local artists, open daily 11 a.m â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com Isherwood Gallery Gallery open Wed.-Sat., 38 Bellevue Ave., 699-2276, www.isherwoodgallery.com Jamestown Arts Center Collaboration â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;11, 4th annual community art exhibit featuring 12â&#x20AC;?x12â&#x20AC;? works of art created by people of all ages and abilities in a variety of mediums and Top Collaborators, a special exhibition featuring prizewinners from past Collaboration shows opening reception Friday, April 1, 6-8 p.m., exhibit will run through April 24, gallery hours Saturdays & Sundays noon-3 p.m.,18 Valley St., Jamestown

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The term encaustic is derived from Greek meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;to burn inâ&#x20AC;? which refers to the process of using heat to fuse the beeswaxbased paint. A new show at the DeBlois Gallery, will demonstrate the versatility of this medium in its contemporary applications. The exhibit, entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Waxâ&#x20AC;?, will feature the work of prominent Newport artist Virginia Purviance along with that of twelve other local artists.Those who would like to learn more about the art of encaustic painting are invited to attend an informative demonstration presented by exhibitor Kathleen Morton, which will be held on Gallery Night, Thursday, April 14 at 6 p.m. at the gallery. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hot Waxâ&#x20AC;? will be featured at the DeBlois Gallery from April 2 through May 1. The public is invited to attend an opening reception to view the work and to meet the artists on Saturday, April 2 from 5-7 p.m.

Roger King Fine Art Two floors of 19th and 20th century American paintings. Currently featuring â&#x20AC;&#x153;Works on Paper: Watercolors, Prints, and Drawings from Private Collections.â&#x20AC;? Open daily, 21 Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf, 847-4359, www. rkingfinearts.com The Lady Who Paints Working studio, open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 Bridge St., 450-4791 Sheldon Fine Art Opening reception for wildlife artist

Gerard Smith, Saturday, April 2, 5-7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 59 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Ave., Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf, 849-0030.

Spring Bull Gallery â&#x20AC;&#x153;April Showers and Stormsâ&#x20AC;? opening reception Saturday, April 2, 5-7 p.m. This exhibit runs through April 30. 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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RHS Jazz Ensemble/American Band Concert The Rogers High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Alan Bernstein, and the American Band of Rhode Island, one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier adult community bands, will present a family concert on Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. at Rogers High School auditorium. The theme for the concert is: â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;Ś..at the Movies and Beyondâ&#x20AC;? featuring music from â&#x20AC;&#x153;Star Wars,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harry Potterâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avatarâ&#x20AC;? and John Philip Sousa and more.

The American Band was founded in 1837 and is one of Americanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest civilian concert bands. It was originally organized as an all brass band and soon became known as one of New Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest brass bands. The American Band is celebrating its 174th season and has performed hundreds of concerts in the southern New England area.

There are approximately sixty adult musicians from all walks of life many holding degrees in music.

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ably American sound, The American Band presents exciting concerts featuring music from Bach to Bernstein and from Strauss to Sousa. The band is now under the direction of Dr. Gene J. Pollart, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at the University of Rhode Island.

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By Kerri Adams For the 6th consecutive year, Salve Regina University is hosting a French Film Festival. This 10 day event opened March 27 with a film viewing and reception at the newly restored Casino Theater.

Even though the festival is underway, four more films are scheduled through April 7. All the films feature English subtitles.

On March 31 at 7 p.m. the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Armee du Crimeâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Army of Crime,â&#x20AC;? will be showing. This drama film was released in 2009 and it is about a group in Paris that was known as the Manouchian network during the early 1940s. During this time, the city was occupied by Nazi Germany and this film follows the network and their resistance to the Nazi regime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Le Concertâ&#x20AC;? or The Concert will be shown a few days later on April 3 at 2 p.m. This film is a comedy about the previous conductor of the Bolshoi Orchestra, who gets fired for hiring Jewish musicians, but thirty years later, he assembles some of his previous members to play a reprise concert together. After this matinee film, there will be a short reception featuring the local band, Minor Swing.

The film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Enfer dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Henri-Georges Clouzotâ&#x20AC;? or Henri-Georges Clouzotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inferno will be showing on April 7 at 7 p.m. This 2009 documentary is about the film director Henri-Georges Clouzot and his struggles while making a film that was stopped in the production after only three weeks.

The festival will close with the film â&#x20AC;&#x153;Le Père de Mes Enfantsâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;Father of My Childrenâ&#x20AC;? on April 7 at 7

â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Concert (Le concert)â&#x20AC;? stars Aleksei Guskov, MĂŠlanie Laurent, Dmitri Nazarov, Valeriy Barinov and François BerlĂŠand in a Weinstein Company release. Rated PG-13 for brief strong language and some sexual content. p.m. This drama released in 2009 is about a family that discovers that the man of the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work in the film industry has put the family in financial and emotional debt. Before this last film, there will be a closing night coffee.

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15 Point Road 683-3138 22 Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wine Bar & Grille Serving USDA prime beef and New Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest seafood, the cuisine is complemented by an awardwinning wine list. 841-8884 Asterisk When you visit Asterisk restaurant youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in for a treat. Established in 1995 by Danish born chef, John Bach-Sorensen. Experience our local fresh seafood, and hand-cut beef. 841-8833 @ The Deck @ The Deck Executive Chef, Matthew J. Holmes has skillfully created an exquisite upscale menu built on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nouvelle Cuisine.â&#x20AC;? Chef Matthew prepares the most refined dishes. 846-3600 Barking Crab The Barking Crab is a funky, casual clamshack offering high-quality seafood in an environment that is fun and relaxing and perfect for sipping a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gansett beer with friends.

846-2722 Benjaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & Raw Bar 846-8768 Bouchard Restaurant & Inn 846-0123 Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant Like America itself, Brick Alley is one big melting pot of ethnicity, flavors and fun. Brick Alley features multicultural cuisine blended with traditional pub style comfort food.

849-6334 Buskers Irish Pub and Restaurant Buskers Irish Pub and Restaurant is Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gastropub. A gastropub is a pub that specializes in serving high quality food. 846-5856 Cafe Zelda Cozy French-American bistro, great bar. From burgers to bouillabaise, delicious simple food with farm fresh ingredients, local seafood.

849-4002 Canfield House 847-0416 Castle Hill Inn The award-winning cuisine incorporates the finest ingredients, including native, organic produce; fresh local seafood; and prime cuts of beef, all artfully prepared.

849-3800 Chiazza Restaurant & Bar 247-0303 Christies Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s serves an Asian inspired global tapas menu of big and small plates, salads and at lunch, sandwiches, including Rock Shrimp Tempura, Lobster Quesadilla, Pad Thai, and Glazed Spare Ribs.

847-5400 Clarke Cooke House The Clarke Cooke House is a multilayered feast. In this 18th-century building one can dine in romantic elegance on the Porch or 12 Metre Club Room, or casually relax at harbor level in the Candy Store.

849-2900 DeWolf Tavern DeWolf Tavern serves contemporary American Cuisine in a beautifully situated, historically renovated stone warehouse, located on the Thames Street Landing waterfront in the heart of downtown Bristol. 254-2005 Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diegoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offers West Coast style mexican cuisine with a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

The same detail and effort is put into their food as well as their cocktails. 619-2640 Fathoms @ The Newport Marriott 849-7788 Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen 849-7778 Gas Lamp Grille 845-9300 Hourglass Brasserie 396-9811 Leoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ristorante 253-9300 One Bellevue at Hotel Viking 848-4824 Perro Salado Fresh, creative & authentic Mexican situated in the historic Decatur House near Washington Square.

Featuring tequila bar and inspired cocktails. 619-4777 Persimmon 254-7474 POP Kitchen and Cocktails 846-8456 Pour Judgement Local eatery specializing in micro brews, good wines and great food. Get more bang for your buck and select from our well-rounded menu. Enjoy a good simple burger or a great dry age sirloin. 619-2115 Redlefsenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 254-1188 Scales and Shells Restaurant & Raw Bar 846-3474 Spark Restaurant and Catering 842-0023 SpeakEasy Bar and Grill Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest restaurant located in the former Quahog company location on Thames Street. Casual fine dining, featuring Chef Robert Biela formerly of the West Deck.

846-0514 Spiced Pear The Spiced Pearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary dining room features an open-air kitchen, grand fireplace, and views of the Atlantic Ocean and Eastonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach.

Well-known for its signature â&#x20AC;&#x153;New England Tasting Menuâ&#x20AC;?. 847-2244 Tallulah on Thames Committed to sourcing seasonal market-driven ingredients highlighting local farms and artisans to create a genuine and delightful dining experience. Farm Fresh + Simplicity + Flavor. 849-2433 The Black Pearl 846-5264 The Boat House 624-6300 The Grill at 41 North The menu features grilled meats, seafood, and raw bar, as well as organic and locally sourced selections. Open-air dining area, with individual tables and bar seating.

846-8012 The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar Spectacular water views combined with a cuisine that incorporates â&#x20AC;&#x153;top-of-catchâ&#x20AC;? seafood and locally grown organic produce, complemented with one of New Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most award-winning wine lists.

846-2260 The Pier Restaurant 847-3645 The Safari Room at OceanCliff On the famed Ocean Dr., set amongst the cliffs overlooking Narragansett Bay, The Safari Room has earned praise as Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most romantic location. 401-849-4873 The Wharf Pub & Restaurant 401-846-9233 | The White Horse Tavern 849-3600 Trattoria Simpatico 423-3731 Tuckerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro 846-3449 Windward Restaurant @ the Hyatt 851-3325

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Musical Entertainment Thursday, March 31 Buskers Pub­â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dogie & the Cowpie Poachers, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney, 10 p.m.

Newport Blues CafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grandâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Local Band Jam-No Means Yes, 9 p.m.

Newport Marriotâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Paul DelNero Jazz, 7-10 p.m.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.

One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Keith Manville Perro Saladoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Honky Tonk Knights, 8:30 p.m.

Rhino Barâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hot Like Fire

Friday, April 1 Asterisk â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fran Curley, Jazz Trio The Chanler at Cliff Walkâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Yvonne Monnett, Dennis Cook, Dave Zinno, 6-10 p.m.

Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Hyatt Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Manuel on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LaForge Casino Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stu Krous, 9 p.m.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub­â&#x20AC;&#x201C;SOS, The Stress & Last Minute,10 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til closing One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;TBA Rhino Barâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Merge Rhumblineâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.

Saturday, April 2 CafĂŠ 200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dogie & the Cowpie Poachers Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Foreverly Bros.

Hyatt Hotel - Tim May, Irish music, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LaForge Casino Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11p.m.

Newport Blues CafĂŠâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Joshua Tree, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Brooklyn Brothers Band, 9 p.m.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub­â&#x20AC;&#x201C;DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.12:45 a.m.

One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Pato Banton Rhino Bar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Those Guys Rhumbline â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.

Sambar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ Butch, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 3 Castle Hill Innâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dick Lupino & Jordan Nunes , 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Clarke Cooke Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bobby Ferreira, jazz piano,12:30-3:30 p.m.

Fastnetâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Irish Music Session 5 - 9 p.m.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karaoke, 9 p.m.

One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Fifth Element 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday Brunch featuring live music, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, April 4 Fastnetâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;?Blue Mondayâ&#x20AC;?, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Tuesday, April 5 Cafe 200â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;?Tuesday Bluesâ&#x20AC;?

Wednesday, April 6 Newport Grandâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Grand Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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1) Benâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport 2) Noreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 156 Broadway, Newport Other Area Restaurants 3) Salvation Cafe, 140 Broadway, Newport & Other Dining Options 4) Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport Not Within Map Area 5) Perro Salado, 19 Charles Street, Newport Long Wharf Seafood 6) Rhumbline, 62 Bridge Street, Newport 17 Connell Highway, Newport 7) Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames Street, Newport â&#x20AC;&#x201A; 8)â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Buskerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Pub, 178 Thames Street, Newport Newport Grand â&#x20AC;&#x201A; 9) Pier 49, 49 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Ave., Newport 150 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport 10) 22 Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s - 22 Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf, Newport 11) Clarke Cooke House - Bannisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf, Newport Coddington Brewing Company 12) The Mooring, Sayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf, Newport 210 Coddington Highway, Middletown 13) Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 351 Thames St., Newport 14)â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Forty 1Âş North, 351 Thames St., Newport Rheaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn & Restaurant 15) Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport 120 W. Main Rd., Middletown 16) @ The Deck, Waites Wharf DeWolf Tavern 17) Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport 259 Thames St., Bristol 18) Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport 19) Griswoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern, 103 Bellevue Ave., Newport 20) La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. 21) The Chanlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spiced Pear, 117 Memorial Blvd., Npt. 22) Floâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clam Shack, 44 Wave Ave., Middletown

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SPORTS Youth/Adult Program Registration Begins The Newport Recreation Department has many upcoming programs. Registration forms can be downloaded from www.cityofnewport. com under the current news for Recreation. Additionally, you can stop by the office for registration at 35 Golden Hill St. u Adult tennis lessons will be held April 24– June 4. All lessons are held at the Rogers High School courts, for beginner and intermediate adults, age (16 or older). Adult tennis leagues will begin at the end of April.

SRU, sophomore Jen Cruver readies her stance, waiting for the perfect pitch, while teammate Kristen Parolise looks for her chance to score from third base. (Photo by Meg O’Neil)

Seahawks Softball Starts Swinging The Salve Regina University women’s softball team had their first doubleheader of the season on a blustery Saturday at Toppa Field against New England College. Losing the first game to the Pilgrims, 1 – 7, the Seahawks came back to win the second game 10 – 0. Sunday, March 27, the Seahawks played another doubleheader, against Regis, where the Seahawks won both games, 8 – 0, and 10 – 0. Their next twinbill takes place on Saturday, April 2, against Nichols; those games are at noon and 2 p.m. at Toppa Field.

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Simpson–who was named The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) Pitcher of the Week on Monday–posted back-to-back shutouts in the first two conference starts of her career, to help the Seahawks (5-9, 3-1 TCCC) earn their first two TCCC wins of the season. In game two against New England College on Saturday, Simpson scattered five hits and struck out five to guide the Seahawks to a 10-0 win. In the opener against Regis on Sunday, Simpson allowed two hits and fanned 11 in an 8-0 SRU win. She also drove in a pair of runs.

On the season, Simpson is 3-2 with a 4.02 earned run average (ERA). In 31.1 innings of work, she’s allowed 18 earned runs and struck out 30.

u Youth soccer clinics will be held at Braga Park May 3– June 7, for ages 4 and 5 and Kindergarten through grades 3. Children must be 4 by April 1 to be eligible.

This is a non-competitive program focusing on skill development in a fun atmosphere. The program will be held on Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. for grades 1-3; 4:30-5:15 p.m. for age 4-Kindergarten. u Youth tennis lessons begin May 1–June 12. Ages 4-10+ are eligible to register.

Each child must be 4 by April 1. Call for times and/or visit their Web site.

Frostbite Results Twenty people participated on a bright, sunny day in the Turnabout Frostbite series at the Newport Yacht Club Sunday March 27. Charlie Shoemaker took first with a score of 1.5. Robert Morton followed with 2 points. Suzy Harrington and Tripp Alyn tied for third with a 2.5. Chris Arner was close behind with a score of 3.

Spring Sports Schedule

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Middletown High School Boys Baseball 4/5 4 p.m. @ Chariho High School 4/7 4 p.m. Coventry High School @ Gaudet Middle School 4/9 1 p.m. @ Lincoln High School GIRLS Fast Pitch Softball 4/1 4 p.m. @ North Kingstown High School Ryan Park 4/5 4 Rogers High School

Rogers High School Boys Baseball

4/2 2:30 p.m. Eastern Nazarene

4/8 4 p.m. Exeter/West Greenwich High School @ Cardines Field

4/4 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. @ Gordon

GIRLS Fast Pitch Softball 4/5 4 p.m. @ Middletown High School 4/7 3:30 p.m. Narragansett High School @ Toppa Field Boys Lacrosse 4/6 7 p.m. @ Tiverton/Rogers, Tiverton High School

4/9 1 p.m. @ Barrington High School

4/8 4 p.m. @ Warwick Veterans High School BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK

4/5 5:30 p.m. @ East Greenwich High School

4/4 3:30 p.m. @ Barrington High School

4/7 4 p.m. @ Mt. Hope High School Guiteras School Field

4/12 3:30 p.m. @ Middletown High School, Gaudet Middle School

4/8 4:15 p.m. @ Wheeler School GIRLS LACROSSE 4/7 6 p.m. Chariho High School 4/8 5 p.m. @ Pilgrim High School BOYS OUTDOOR TRACK 4/4 3:30 p.m. @ Gaudet 4/12 3:30 p.m. @ Gaudet Girls Outdoor Track Tue 4/5 3:30 p.m. @ Gaudet 4/11 3:30 p.m. @ Gaudet

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CALENDAR court during this tour. 5:30 p.m., $25/$15, 846-0699 Antinori Wine Dinner at The Mooring Winemaker Aldo Ranfanelli will lead guests through each selection of wine as they are paired with an elegant four-course dinner. Sayer’s Wharf, 6:30 p.m., 846-2260.

Thursday March 31

Estate Gardeners Lecture Harry Eudenbach discusses how Newport’s rich Colonial history set the stage for two centuries of horticultural pursuits. Colony House, 5:30 p.m. $5, 841-8770.

Business After Hours Join the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly after hours gathering at DiPrete Engineering, 90 Broadway 5-7 p.m., Members free/non-members $25, 847-1608 or kathleen@ NewportChamber.com “Swing Into Spring” 15th Annual fundraiser for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions, Atlantic Beach Club, 6 – 10 p.m., reservations required 846-4828, mwarren@mlkccenter.org “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, free, Redwood Library, 6 – 7 p.m., 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org French Film Festival “Army of Crime,” historical drama and thriller, Salve Regina University, O’Hare Center, 7 p.m. 341-2327.

Teen Filmmaking Silver Screen Filmmaking series for teens, Jamestown Teen Center, 6-7:30 p.m., registration 423-7261 or dtungett@jamestownri.net.

Movies and RI Steven Steinberg, RI Film & Television Office, discusses the future of filming in RI, Jamestown Library, 7p.m.

Friday April 1

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

Cupcake Charlie’s Grand Opening Stop in at Newport’s newest sweet spot, 135 Swinburne Row, Brick Market, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., www.cupcakecharlies.com, 848-CAKE. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Bel-

Laugh Like Fools…All Month Long High energy, fast-paced improvisational comedy with the Bit Players, Newport’s own comedy improv troupe. Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., $15, 849-3473.

Saturday April 2

Mansions Open for Spring The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff now open daily, www.Newport mansions.org.

Discover Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 10 a.m., 841-8770.

Colony House and Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House Historic Sites Tour Tour the 1739 Colony House and the 1697 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street. 11:30 a.m., 8418770.

Loving Cup Conference Explore the history of this silver form and its connections to the Gilded Age. Newport Art Museum, 1-6 p.m., 848-8200 ext. 109.

Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt during this tour. 5:30 p.m., $25/$15, 846-0699 Common Fence Music Doug and Telisha Williams, country /folk singers, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, 8 p.m.,683-5085.

Laugh Like Fools…All Month Long 8 p.m., see April 1 for more details.

Sunday, April 3 Discover Newport Walking Tour Please see Saturday, April 3 for details.

French Film Festival “The Concert,” comedy, music, melodrama, Salve Regina University, O’Hare Center, 2 p.m. 341-2327.

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Sunday April 3

Quaker Notes Quartet Classical repertoire performed by Moses Brown students, Newport Public Library, 2 p.m., free, 8478720.

Monday April 4

ALN Annual Meeting The Alliance for a Livable Newport’s Annual Meeting, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Center, Edwards St. entrance, 5:30 p.m., www.allianceforlivablenewport.org.

Tuesday April 5

Landscape History & Garden Tour Learn about the distinguished design history of Rough Point’s landscape while enjoying glorious gardens and ocean views. 5-6 p.m., $10, 680 Bellevue Ave., 846-4152 or liz@newportrestoration.org.

French Film Festival “Henri-Georges Clouzot’s Inferno,” award winning documentary, Salve Regina University, O’Hare Center, 7 p.m., 341-2327.

Wednesday April 6

Great Decisions Lecture “Germany Ascending” with Ambassador John Cloud, Pell Center, Salve Regina University, 518 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m. Free but reservations are required. Email NewportCIV_res@yahoo.com.

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WW II Submarine Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture series presents “32 in ‘44: Building the Portsmouth Submarine Fleet in World War II,” Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required one day prior to event.

841-2101.

Food & Wine Expo Arts Benefit Live entertainment, wine, beer, hors d’oeuvres at OceanCliff. All proceeds benefit Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth High School music programs. $25, ages 21 and older only, 6-9 p.m. Tickets available at the door. 855-3475.

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SPOTLIGHT

erine Zipf, Salve Regina University, Antone Academic Center, corner of Leroy Ave. and Lawrence Ave., 6.p.m., free, 841-8770.

French Film Festival “Father of My Children,” critically acclaimed drama, Salve Regina University, O’Hare Center, 7 p.m., 341-2327.

Common Fence Music at Channing Church Canadian folk-pop duo Dala, 135 Pelham St., 8 p.m. 846-0643.

Friday April 8

Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt during this tour. 5:30 p.m., $25/$15, 846-0699

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Laugh Like Fools…All Month Long High energy, fast-paced improvisational comedy with the Bit Players, Newport’s own comedy improv troupe. Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., $15, 849-3473.

Saturday April 9

Discover Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street.

10 a.m., 841-8770.

Women and Newport Architecture Walking Tour “Making a Home of Her Own: Newport’s Architectural Patronesses, 1850-1940,” explores how women changed the face of Ochre Point through their unique domestic designs, $12, Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m., 841-8770.

Colony House and Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House Historic Sites Tour Tour the 1739 Colony House and the 1697 Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11:30 a.m., 841-8770 Dance Performance “Tonight is the Night,” SRU Dance, student-run dance organization spring show. Rogers High School gym, 7 p.m.

Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Please see Friday, April 8 for details.

Laugh Like Fools…All Month Long 8 p.m., see April 8 for more details.

Sunday April 10

Newport Arts & Crafts Show 40 Artists & Crafters will display their outstanding work, Newport Elks Club, 141 Pelham St., 10a.m.-4.p.m., 835-7699

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Concert at Rogers High School The American Band & Rogers High School Jazz Ensemble in a family concert, RHS auditorium, 15 Wickham Rd., 3 p.m., 846-2125.

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

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

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

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

Volunteer Opportunities Have some spare time on your hands? Looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Have we got some ideas for you!

American Red Cross–Seeking office help, health and safety instructors. Contact Beth Choquette at 846-8100 or choquetteb@riredcross.org.

Artillery Company of Newport– Looking for volunteers to work in the museum, participate in parades and living history programs, fire and maintain cannons and muskets.

Contact Robert Edenbach at 846-8488 or info@newportartillery.com.

BOLD (Books Open Life’s Doors)– Newport Community Literacy Partnership is seeking volunteers to spend an hour each week with Newport public school students. Call 8472100.

Child & Family–Volunteers needed to work with children, teens and seniors in many different roles and settings.

Contact Landa Patterson at 848-4210 or lpatterson@ childandfamilyri.com.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center–Seeking volunteers for breakfast, K-5, middle school and teen programs. Call Jane Maloney at 846-4828.

Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island– Volunteers needed for Portsmouth area. Call Maude Fletcher, 842-0878.

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CROSSWORD

Across 1. ‘’Les Misérables’’ novelist 5. Mythical trio 11. Sweet 16, e.g.

14. Place to worship from 15. Blackout 16. Casual day at the co.

17. Denver stash 19. Land parcel 20. Arm of the Mediterranean 21. It takes a pasting 23. Devoted fans 26. Focus obsessively 27. Goings-on 28. Supervise 29. Study 30. Chewed on a bone 32. The Lone Ranger’s calling cards 38. Like some photographs 39. Sci-fi computer 41. ‘’Oh, no!’’ feeling 44. Teacher that goes strictly by the book 47. Outlying 48. Assessed proportionately 50. Jagged 51. Ocean route 52. Cassowary cousin 53. Heroes’ rewards, sometimes 58. Big house 59. Bitterness 60. Stew or miscellany 61. Speedy Atlantic hopper (Abbr.)

62. Brings to the boiling point?

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Down 1. Witchlike character 2. Amateur video subject, maybe 3. Hoedown honey 4. Admit to the clergy 5. Makes groovy?

6. Rapper in class?

7. Place setting?

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23. Annex 24. Stags’ mates 25. Kind of blinds 26. Leghorn, for one 28. Manhandle 30. Beam 31. Rockets grp.

33. Former Nigeria capital 34. Bone in a column 35. New York canal 36. Word with anything but 37. Completely marbled?

40. Great Britain’s inc.

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Big Names Highlight Folk and Jazz Festival Lineups CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 Newport Festivals Foundation, Inc. has announced the official lineup of the 2011 Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals.

An exciting mix of folk music’s founding voices and modern favorites highlight the 52nd edition of the Newport Folk Festival when it returns to Newport’s Fort Adams State Park July 30-31. The Jazz Festival, set for Aug. 5 – 7, will feature a mix of younger artists alongside some industry veterans including Wynton Marsalis and Michael Feinstein.

Among the folk performers on tap for July 30 are The Decemberists, Gillian Welch, Earl Scruggs, Gogol Bordello, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Tegan & Sara, Mavis Staples, The Felice Brothers, Delta Spirit and theFreelance Whales.

The following day will be headlined

by Emmylou Harris and Elvis Costello. Other artists scheduled that day in-

clude; Amos Lee, M. Ward, Wanda Jackson, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Middle Brother, Justin Townes Earle, The Devil Makes Three, and The Secret Sisters.

A Friday evening performance, traditionally held in recent years at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, has yet to be announced.

“An important part of the mission of the Newport Festivals Foundation, which produces the Newport Jazz Festival, is to recognize that jazz is an ever-evolving art form,” said George Wein, President of the Foundation and producer of the Festival since its inception in 1954. “By presenting adventurous younger artists such as Esperanza Spalding, Ambrose Akinmusire, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Miguel Zenon, Avishai and Anat Cohen, Hiromi, Trombone Shorty and John Hollenbeck along with

veterans Wynton Marsalis, Michael Feinstein, Al Di Meola, Charles Lloyd, Randy Weston, Michel Camilo and so many others, we are making the start to fulfilling that mission.”

The festival will kick off with Michael Feinstein “Come Fly with Me” with Special Guest Joe Negri plus Wynton Marsalis on Friday, Aug. 5, 8 p.m. at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino.

On Aug. 6, at Fort Adams State Park, Wynton Marsalis; Esperanza Spalding & Friends I; and Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band are among the performers to take to the stage.

The Festival continues at Fort Adams State Park Aug. 7, with Esperanza Spalding & Friends II; Angelique Kidjo; James Farm with Joshua Redman, Aaron Parks, among others.

Bang for your Buck If Newport is selected as a host for the upcoming America’s Cup World Series, it would be an economic and media boon to the city, bringing race teams and attracting sailing enthusiasts from around the globe to our shores.

And while San Francisco readies a $55 million infrastructure project in advance of the 34th America’s Cup, state officials believe they would need to spend just $500,000 to host a World Series race here.

Keith Stokes, director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, told the AP on Thursday, March 24, that the money would pay for renovations at Fort Adams State Park to accommodate boats and spectators. Those improvements would include added dock space, upgraded utility networks, dockside cranes, and improvements to the roadway.

The race, planned for Sept. 17–25, would be one of eight World Series races around the world leading up the 34th defense. Race organizers are expected to announce their decision regarding venues for the series within the coming weeks.