Newport This Week - May 26, 2011

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THURSDAY, May 26, 2011

Vol. 39, No. 20

Honoring Our Veterans

What’s Inside

BORN FREE

Boating Center Plan Reassessed By Tom Shevlin

WELLNESS SEE Page 12

Table of Contents CALENDAR 14 CLASSIFIEDS 22 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4-5 CROSSWORD 21 EDITORIAL 6 POLICE LOG 5 NATURE 21 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 7 RECENT DEATHS 22 RESTAURANTS 14-17 SPORTS 24-25

Preparing for Memorial Day remembrances, volunteers last Monday answered a call from the American Legion to help flag veterans’ graves at Fort Adams. Top: Walter Aldes and John Duchesneau. Inset: Paul Radion. See page 2 for Memorial Day events. (Photos by Rob Thorn)

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Members of a recently-formed stakeholders group are hoping to tweak the design of the city’s longenvisioned transient boater facility at the Lower Thames Street Armory. Meeting for the first time on Wednesday, the group – which is made up of representatives from both the city and boating community – gave their approval to much of the work done so far by planners, but offered up a few ideas of their own to make the facility more welcoming to boaters. Most of the comments centered on the design’s entryway. The current design, which was developed as part of a competitive designbuild process, calls for the creation of a series of rooms at the western end of the property. An administrative office would also be included in the scheme, as well as a vending machine area that would greet patrons soon after entering through the main harborfront doors.

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Rogers Students Attend Engineering Career Day By Meg O’Neil As members of the class of 2011 turn in their mortarboards to enter the “real world,” experts say that much of their professional success will be determined by what they majored in. With the most recent batch of college graduates still framing their diplomas, printing out their resumes, and entering the workforce, it’s time for them to look for job opportunities that will put their newly acquired degrees to their intended use. A new study recently released by Georgetown University shows that the typical lifetime earnings of engineering and computer science majors are 50 percent higher than those of humanities majors. In addition, the Washington Post recently published the median earnings of those graduating with the nation’s most popular bachelor’s degrees. Leading the field are engineers, whose median earnings are $75,000, followed by computer science majors, who earn $70,000. With those figures in mind, it is easy to see why those engineering and computer science majors are two of the fastest growing fields and majors at businesses and colleges across the country. That trend has not been lost on the University of Rhode Island. According to Raymond M. Wright, dean of the university’s College of Engineering, the number of engineering majors at URI has risen by over 30 percent in recent years. Hoping to encourage prospective students to choose URI, the school held its fifth annual Engineering Career Day for 150 high school students on Friday, May 20. Seven students from Rogers High School’s Academy of Information Technology and three students from the East Bay Met School attended the day-long event, participating in several hands-on learning labs, which were led by engineering professors and practicing engineers from local firms. The labs included bridge and geotechnical engineering, highway and traffic engineering, surveying and geographical systems, and environmental planning. Monica Awde is the Information Technology teacher for the Rogers High School program, which is part of the Newport Area Career and Technical Center. Although Awde’s classes are geared toward computer sciences, the day spent at URI revealed the correlation between the IT and engineering fields, thanks in part to the advanced technologies that were presented to the students as part of the workshop. Having made the trip across the bay to attend Career Day for each of the last three years, Awde said that the event has had a significant impact on her students.

Sparse Turnout for Middletown Budget Hearings By Jill Connors

Nick Manning, a senior at Rogers, uses GPS technology to survey land in the Engineering Quad at URI. (Photo by Meg O’Neil)

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As part of the process of finalizing its Fiscal Year 2012 Proposed Budget, the Town of Middletown held two public hearings recently, but one element was noticeably absent: the public. Fewer than 10 residents attended the May 23 hearing, and fewer than 20 attended the May 18 hearing. At $63.7 million, the FY2012 Proposed Budget represents a $3.1 million operating deficit; if proposed expenditures are not reduced, the town will need to raise the tax rate by 3.14% to provide enough revenue to cover the operating budget. At least one resident at each of the two public hearings raised concerns about the budget, but overall there was little public outcry. At both public hearings, the number of people representing the town—a combination of Town Council elected members, municipal employees, School Board elected members, and School Department employees—far outnumbered the public whose concerns they were on hand to hear. At the second public hearing, held this past Monday, Middletown resident John Garagliano expressed dismay at higher expenditures overall, contrasting it with companies in the “real world” where 10% acrossthe-board cuts have been imposed during the recent economic downturn. “I don’t see anything in this

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AROUND TOWN Reminder: On Memorial Day all flags should at half-staff until noon, then raised to the top of the staff until sunset.

Memorial Day Events Newport will host several events on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. The events are open to all. The VFW, Conover-Leary Post No. 406, will sponsor a waterside ceremony at 11 a.m. at Storer Park, by the causeway to Goat Island. Flowers will be strewn into the bay in honor of those who gave their lives for our country.

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Winners of the All-American Soapbox Derby (held May 21 in Newport) included Madison Rathbun of Westerly. See additional winners on page 25. (Photo by Rob Thorn)

The history of Miantonomi Hill goes back to the days when it was the seat of power of the Narragansett Indian chieftains. The Narragansetts used the area around the park for hundreds of years, and the park is named after Sachem Miantonomi. European settlers used the hill as a lookout and built a beacon at its peak in 1667. At the beginning of the American Revolution, colonists built another beacon to use as a signal in case of invasion. The Stokes family deeded the land to the city in 1921, stipulating that it be designated for public use in perpetuity. The Park Commission built the stone tower in 1929 as a memorial to the Newport men who died during World War I. In 2005, the Aquidneck Land Trust received a conservation easement for the park to remain in its natural state.The tower will be open to the public on Memorial Day from 1:30-3:30 p.m. (Photo by Rob Thorn)

The United Veterans Council of Newport County and American Legion Post 7 will host a ceremony in front of Newport City Hall at noon. State and city officials, the Newport Artillery Company, Rogers High School JROTC and local clergy will participate. Cmdr. Andrew J. Norris, U.S. Coast Guard, will be the guest speaker. Following the City Hall ceremony, the Miantonomi Memorial Tower will be open from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Visitors may climb the 100 steps to the top of tower for a spectacular view of Newport.

Newport’s first annual Bike to Work Day, held on Friday, May 20, found both kids and adults ditching the car and pedaling to work and school. The day-long event featured a breakfast at the Great Friends Meeting House, a City Hall press conference, a city-wide community bike ride to King Park for a bike fair and parade around the King Park Gazebo. Newport Police Officer Jonathan Cortes spent time at the fair registering people’s bicycles, so that they can be identified if they are stolen. If you missed the fair, the Newport Police Department on Broadway will register your bicycle. Free bicycle maps, showing suitable roads for biking, are available at the NCCVB. (Photos by Meg O’Neil)

The public is reminded that all flags should be flown at half-staff until noon on Memorial Day, then raised to full staff until sunset. The National Moment of Remembrance will be at 3 p.m. when all citizens are asked to honor military personnel who died in service with a moment of silence. Local veterans’ groups will be collecting worn and tattered flags at the noon City Hall ceremony. These flags will be respectfully retired and disposed of at a later date.

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Zoning Board Approves Pizza Shop By Tom Shevlin Zoning Board members gave their approval on Monday to an application by a Boston-based pizza chain to open a storefront on Lower Thames Street in an area that is zoned for limited business use The decision came over the objections of several neighbors who worried that the pizza parlor would attract rowdy crowds of late-night revelers to a neighborhood increasingly comprised of young families. Zoning board members seemed to struggle over balancing the interests of a promising new business and the residential neighborhood that it would abut. The location in question is 450 Thames St., the former home of McKenna’s sports memorabilia shop. Stephen Ramponi is the owner of the property. He testified that he had several interested parties contact him about the building, which he purchased last year. Proposals included a laundromat, two tattoo parlors, and a smoke shop. Then came a conversation with Douglas Ferriman, the owner of Crazy Dough’s Pizza, a popular Boston-based pizza chain which has earned a reputation for its brand of high quality, innovative pizzas. Ramponi – who also owns 438 Thames St., the current home of Segway of Newport, and 677 Thames St, where Thames Street Kitchen is readying to open – told Zoning Board members that he believes the current proposal would represent “a good turning point for the street.” “I’m not a hidden landlord,” Ramponi said, noting that he and his wife live in town and have invested heavily in the Lower Thames Street area. Ferriman said he’d like to “do what we can to build up Lower

Thames Street.” Citing his plans to install an exterior closed-circuit video surveillance system, Ferriman said that his company has a proven record of keeping the peace at his five locations in Boston and Cambridge. But, the pizza shops’ planned 2 a.m. closing time had some board members worried that the corner of Howland and Thames could become a hub of loud and disruptive behavior. Terry Munnelly lives at 15 Howard St. He said that he has no issue with the applicant or the business – in fact, he said he looked forward to picking up a slice once they’re open – but he added that he is concerned about the potential crowds that could be attracted to his street after the bars close. “Having lived on Howard Street for nine years, I can testify to the fact that there are a lot of people that move through that area late at night, drunk and very loud,” he said. “There’s a reason why there’s a platoon of police officers outside of Via Via.” Fellow Howard Street property owners Edwin Michna and Guillaume de Ramel expressed similar concerns. de Ramel noted that because the space is so small, patrons will have little choice but to congregate on the street and sidewalk. Given the noise that could result, he said that the business does not fit with the “light use” prescribed by zoning ordinances. However, Turner Scott, who represented the applicant, noted that Newport is a tourist town, and Thames Street one of its primary draws. He also argued that references to Via Via are “a little misplaced.” “The crowd has changed over the years,” he said. “More and more,

nighttime crowds are made up of families – and overall, a higher class of people. And that’s the demographic that Crazy Dough would attract,” he said. Zoning Board Member Mary Joan Hoene wondered if the board wasn’t projecting its concerns about other businesses onto this new application. “It’s not the business that’s the problem,” she said, “it’s the people on the street.” Board member Martin Cohen agreed. “In this case, the concern is not the business per se, but the people doing business there.” He added that he hopes that the city and police will enforce any applicable laws to control the noise that could arise from rowdy crowds. In the end, the application passed 4-1, with Zoning Board Member Mike Martin opposed. Martin said that he couldn’t support the application given the history of the activity that takes place around similar establishments after the bars close. In other business, board members: n  Denied a petition by Brian Stout to install a pair of residential air conditioning units at 33 East Bowery St. n  Approved an application by Kara Chabot to operate a limited hot stone massage business out of her apartment at 45 Bull St. n  Denied a petition by Cameron Puckey to construct a two-car garage at his property at 56 Marchant St. n  Receiving summary approval were applications by Mark Reitman at 7 Willow St., Stephen Berlucchi at 15 Bayside Ave., and a petition by Sandra Haywood at 182 Thames St. to convert an existing retail store into a frozen yogurt shop.

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budget that is going down,” he said. “I think we have to take a hard look at what we’re doing.” At the first public hearing, a similar dissatisfaction was voiced by Middletown resident Paul Mankofsky, who criticized the town’s leadership. “My complaint is with the elected officials. Tax more, spend more, provide less, add fees, seems to be the mantra,” Mankofsky said. However, at the same meeting two residents expressed the hope that particular programs would be fully funded: music programs for K-12 students, and school athletics. When Town Administrator Shawn Brown first presented the FY2012 Proposed Budget, in April, he attributed the $3.1 million operating deficit to a variety of factors, including a drop in state and federal aid to the school department, and a rise in debt service from a $5 million bond issue for local stormwater and sewer projects. The town has increased the tax rate for the past two years, with a 2% increase in FY2010 and a .91%

She points to senior Nick Manning. According to Awde, Manning is now interested in pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering due to the visit. “He so thoroughly enjoyed the bridge engineering session that we attended that he has decided that Civil Engineering is a field that he would like to pursue.” She added, “To me, that was the most important outcome, as this event inspired a new interest in a student. Nick might not have discovered an interest in this field had he not attended the workshop.” While the day-long event touched on a variety of engineering fields, the general consensus from Awde’s class was that their favorite part of the day was using advanced bridge building software for an exercise in which they were challenged to design the most cost-effective bridge that was still safe to cross. “Many students hope to return here next year,” said Awde. “All of them have a new understanding of civil engineering, as well as a better feel for URI.”

increase in FY2011. The proposed 3.14% tax rate increase for FY2012 would amount to an average tax bill increase of $134.78, based on the annual tax bill for a single-family residence at the town’s median value of $320,900. At the FY2011 tax rate of $13.36 per $1,000 of assessed value, the median home’s annual tax bill would be $4,287.22; at the proposed rate of $13.78, the median home’s annual tax bill will be $4,422. The final budget workshop for Middletown’s FY2012 Proposed Budget will be held on Wednesday, June 1, a meeting that Town Administrator Brown says will be devoted to considering all the issues raised during previous workshops and hearings. The budget is scheduled for adoption at a meeting on Monday, June 6, at 6 p.m., immediately preceding the regular Town Council meeting at 7 p.m. Fiscal Year 2012 begins July 1, 2011.

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Kylie Cole, Kathryn Margolis, Max Manuel, Josh Heflin, Esteven Quin Catalan and Louis Murphy were among the students from five classrooms at Underwood Elementary School who sewed crib quilts for infants in foster care.

Quilts for Foster Care Kids 1st and 2nd graders at Underwood School recently made 18 crib quilts for infants and toddlers in foster care and gave them to the Children’s Friend and Services in Providence. The project was funded by a grant awarded through the Teachers Association of Newport to Sybil Grayko and Aaron Sherman at Underwood. On a visit to the school, workers from Children’s Friend informed the students about the foster care crisis in the Rhode Island where more than 2,500 kids are in foster care and over 300 more are awaiting adoptive homes.

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Historic New England’s Watson Farm will host a special, free, open farm weekend on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday June 5 from 1-5 p.m., to celebrate their opening for the season. Watson Farm is one of Historic New England’s working farms and has been in continuous operation since the 18th Century. On the self-guided tours, visit with the Heritage Red Devon cattle and enjoy the views of the West Passage of Narragansett Bay. A guided tour by Farm Managers Don and Heather Minto will be offered from the barnyard at 3 p.m. The Watson Farm is located at 455 North Main Rd., Jamestown . For more information visit www.HistoricNewEngland.org, or call 423-0005.

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The Thompson Middle School Ensembles traveled to Springfield High School to perform in the Great East Music Festival and earned three awards. The orchestra, directed by Alan Bernstein, received a Silver award. The band, directed by Ian Gollub, also received a Silver, and the chorus, directed by Vikki LePree, was honored with a Gold award.

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Emmanuel Church is hosting the CitySingers of Hartford who will present Celtic Fire, an exploration of the sacred Celtic tradition on Sunday, June 5, at 5 p.m. Their performance includes folk melodies, soulful chants and ancient rhythms, featuring compositions by celebrated composers such as Turlough O’Carolan, Sean O’Riada, and Michael McGlynn. Wild Notes, a Celtic instrumental ensemble will also perform on Irish harp, wooden flute, fiddle, mandolin, concertina, traditional drums, double bass, and guitar, along with pipe organ. Special guest, Rhode Island Highland piper Debbie Kane, will also perform. A reception follows the performances with additional entertainment by Wild Notes and CitySingers, who will perform engaging Irish ballads, brisk jigs, and other Celtic tunes. Tickets are $20 for general admission; $10 seniors and students. Free for children under 12. For more information, call 847-0675 or visit www.emmanuelnewport.org.

There will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, May 30, due to the observance of Memorial Day. All collections for the week of May 30 will be delayed by one day. Yard waste is now collected on a biweekly schedule and may be put out for collection during the weeks of June 6 and June 20 on residents’ regular collection day. Yard waste will only be collected in brown paper leaf bags or loose in trash barrels labeled “yard waste,” it will not be collected in plastic bags. Free yard waste stickers are available to residents through the Clean City Program, located in the back entrance of the Public Services garage in the city yard, 80 Halsey St. and at City Hall in the Collections office. For more information t 8455613 or visit www.cityofnewport. com/cleancity.

Youth Showcase and Talent Show The Youth Showcase and Talent Show will be held at the Jamestown Recreation Center from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 28. The Youth Showcase is organized and produced by Joseph McDonough as part of a leadership requirement for the U.S. Military Operation Purple Leadership Camp. Admission is $5 for adults, and $1 for kids. Donations are appreciated and all money raised goes towards the Jamestown Recreation Center. For more information call 423-7261.

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Newport Police Log During the period from Monday, May 17 to Monday, May 23, the Newport Police Department responded to 512 calls. This list has now been expanded to include all public services provided. Of those, 92 were motor vehicle related; there were 64 motor vehicle violations issued and 28 accidents. The police also responded to 11 incidents of vandalism, 13 animal complaints, 22 noise complaints and 18 home/business alarm calls. Officers also performed 9 school security checks (2-Rogers, 4-Thompson, 1-Coggeshall. 1-Underwood, 1-Cranston Calvert). They transported 4 prisoners and recorded 7 instances of assisting other agencies. They also conducted 3 DARE classes. In addition, 29 arrests were made for the following violations: n Six arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n Five arrests were made for domestic crimes. n Four arrests were made for DUI. n Three arrests were made for simple assault. n Two arrests were made for possession of alcohol by a minor. n Two arrests were made for larceny. n Two arrests were made for violating a no contact order. n Two arrests were made for outstanding warrants. n One arrest was made for possession of marijuana. n One arrest was made for obstruction. n One arrest was made for breaking and entering.

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Sailors Give Back The USS John L. Hall (FFG 32), home ported in Mayport, Fla., visited Newport for a week. Last Friday, the ship’s sailors spent time giving back to the community; they repainted and organized the food pantry at the Dr. Martin Luther King Center, painted the downstairs hallway and a resident room at Lucy’s Hearth, and performed yard clean-ups at one of Child & Family’s residential group homes. USS John L. Hall has a crew of 155 sailors and 30 officers.

Welcome to New Businesses • A new gallery, Old Man & the Sea Gallery, specializing in Cuban & Nautical Art, owned by Curtis Barton, has opened at 99 Spring St. • Sisters Beth and Kimberly Remy have opened a specialty shop at 395 Thames St. called Virgin & Aged Gourmet Oils and Vinegars. • Earlier this month saw the opening of Endless Wave Surf at 148 Bellevue Ave. The store is owned by Ron DiMauro. • Arianna Cosmetics, featuring organic and natural products made from Dead Sea ingredients, has opened at 39 Bowen’s Wharf. Have you just opened a business? We want to say welcome! Email NTW at news@newportthisweek.net with owner and business name, address and brief description.

Panera Recognizes Employee Krisanne Trainor was recognized as Associate of the Quarter for the Newport Panera Bread bakery-café at a recent leadership meeting held in West Greenwich, RI.

Telehealth Kiosk Opens Visiting Nurse Services has paired with the Edward King House to promote preventative health management with the Telehealth Kiosk. Learn how to use the kiosk at an open reception Wednesday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edward King House. Tea and desserts will be served.

Middletown Shelter Earns National Accreditation Lucy’s Hearth, an emergency shelter for women and children, has earned accreditation for its work with the homeless. In the last year, the 27-year-old shelter has housed 40 women and 70 children, and has served more than 20,000 meals to families who stay an average of three to six months. The Council on Accreditation in New York recognized the shelter after a detailed analysis of its services and administrative operations. The local operations are measured against national best practices. Few shelters in the state are accredited, in part because they “grow up organically, from a local need,” and are not affiliated with national organizations, said Jim Ryczek, director of the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless. The recognition of Lucy’s Hearth, he said,aids grant funding. Lucy’s Hearth was incorporated in 1984. In 2007 it became affiliated with Family Service of Rhode Island, a statewide human service and educational agency.

Aquidneck Relay Results This year’s Aquidneck Relay For Life raised $79,818.14 on Friday night at Gaudet Middle School in Middletown. Never 350 participants were in attendance making up 36 teams. Leading team “Just Dance” raised $16,339 with team member Becky Breslin also topping the participant list raising $5,920 alone. In second place was “Butterflies of Hope”, raising $7,507.25 with team captain and cancer survivor herself, Jessica Daniels. Third place team “Spalon Strollers” raised $6,712.20 with team captain Donna Morrel, owner of Spalon in Middletown. Teams camped out overnight on the track at Gaudet and each member took time on the track to walk and show their support for cancer relief.

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The 2011 spring Secret Garden Tour will take place on Friday, June 17, Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19, from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to work in shifts, acting as ticket-takers, hosts and guides, providing general information to visitors. In appreciation, you will receive a free ticket to tour all of the gardens. Visit www. secretgardentours.org or call 4397310 to volunteer.

For years, one of the prevailing complaints boaters have expressed about Newport Harbor was a lack of available public transient dockage. Unless you were pulling into a private dock, there simply hasn’t been a place to tie a dinghy or small craft and come ashore – for provisions or simply a walk down Thames Street. That all stands to change, however, later this summer when a new series of floating docks are scheduled to be installed along Long Wharf at Perrotti Park. Earlier this year, the city solicited bids for the project, but only one response was received – and at $562,200, it was far above the projected $300,000 price tag. Working with the state, planning officials were able to secure an additional $100,000 for the project through a Tier One Boating Infrastructure Grant, bringing the total amount the city was prepared to spend to $400,000. With additional funding in hand, the city and Middletown-based Reagan Construction focused the scope of work so as to achieve a more “workable project” at the $400,000 price point. The docks will located along the northern wall of the Perrotti Park basin, running along Long Wharf. The area had been used by a small fleet of in-shore fishing boats, which are expected to be removed before construction begins.

AMERICA Band Concert to Benefit Casino Theatre Kicking off summer with a great Memorial Day Weekend event, the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum will host an exclusive benefit concert with the band AMERICA on Sunday, May 29 at 7:30 pm. The show will be hosted in the newly restored Casino Theatre, and will feature a live performance by Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and their band, as well as a Q&A style conversation with the performers. The historic venue has just 297 seats, offering a one-of-akind concert experience with the Grammy Award winning group, whose hits include two No. 1’s - “A Horse with No Name” and ”Sister Golden Hair.” The show will be a fundraiser for the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. Tickets for the show are available for patrons and supporters of the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and may be obtained by calling 849-5329. Tickets are $75 and $125.

Fish & Chicken Dinners The Drummond Hall Masonic Lodge is offering a special dinner of fried tilapia or chicken wings, with baked beans, French fries and cole slaw on Friday, May 27 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. An $8 donation is suggested or $10 to have the meal delivered. To request a delivery or for more information, call 847-4308 or 207-5826

Middletown Nurse Earns Wound Care Certification Kara King Barron, a nurse at the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, has earned wound care certification from the National Alliance of Wound Care. The certification recognizes a practitioner’s knowledge and skill in healing patient wounds. A registered nurse for 20 years, Barron has been a home health nurse with VNS for 16 years. She is a member of the agency’s Wound Care team which meets twice a month to stay current on the latest techniques of wound prevention and treatment. She is also a member of the CardioPulmonary and Diabetic teams.

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EDITORIAL Mission (Statement) Accomplished! After a nearly two-month interlude, City Councilors met in the Assembly Room of the Newport Police Station on Saturday for the last of four strategy sessions aimed at establishing a set of goals to guide the city over the next 18 months. With a vision of making Newport the most livable and welcoming city in New England, council members reflected on their accomplishments thus far, and began to focus on a mission statement. After a brief review, councilors settled on the following language: “Mission: To provide leadership, direction and governance that continuously improves our community while preserving our maritime, cultural and historic heritage; to ensure that Newport enjoys a high quality of life and is a safe, clean and enjoyable place to live and work; to exercise the prudent financial planning and management necessary to achieve our strategic goals; to pursue excellence in everything we do, invest in the future of our community, especially the education of our children, and work closely with our businesses and institutions to sustain a healthy economic and tourism climate; to promote and foster outstanding customer service to all who come in contact with the city; to deliver quality and cost effective municipal services to our residents, businesses, institutions and visitors that results in the highest achievable levels of customer satisfaction; and to support the use of defined processes and continuous improvement as key components of our service delivery model.” As Mayor Stephen C. Waluk noted, “Everything the council does – be it small or large – should be looked at through the lens of the mission statement.” That includes the city’s stated goals – which the council also began to develop during the work session. Among them: developing a communications plan, a roadway improvement plan, and exploring implementing a continuous process improvement – or CPI – framework. Committing to follow through with the process, councilors agreed to reconvene in 100 days to further address the session’s goals and hopefully move closer to a final product. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to log onto the city’s Web site, www.CityofNewport.com to read to both the council’s vision and mission statements and offer suggestions by e-mail. This is yet another step in the right direction for this council, and we applaud their decision to follow through on what could have easily turned into a hollow post-campaign promise.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Headline Was Misleading Dear Editor, I am writing to object to the headline “Complaint Could Derail Pell School Project” that appeared on pg. 1 on May 19. That headline implies that the complaint that a group of citizens have filed, with the Department of Education regarding the process for input for the new Pell school, may stop the building of the school. That simply is not true. Let me begin by saying I am not a member of the group of Newporters that have brought this official complaint, nor have I been asked by them to write this letter. As I understand it, this group objects to the design process of the Pell school which will be a large part of our educational community for decades to come. It is crucial that the public have a voice in the design of such an important

facility. If this group feels the public was not heard, they have every right to demand due process. This may slow down the timeline for building the school, but it will not “derail” the building of the school. I fear that with a headline like that you are inciting other citizens to become angry that the future of the Pell School will be jeopardized. That is simply not the case. In a democracy, protest is, not only valid but desired. It may not be quick, but it is more inclusive and more just. I commend this group of concerned citizens for caring enough about our community to use their own time and resources to do what they think is right. Sarah Mirman Newport

Newport Icon Regarded To the Editors, Katherine Imbrie’s article regarding the facelift scheduled for Queen Anne Square was interesting and timely. Assuming it does happen we will all benefit -- residents and visitors alike. The notion that it will open up a view of the stately Trinity Church, however, is misleading. The church, one of the most beautiful sights in all of Newport, is slowly disappearing because of the everexpanding hardwood tree in front of the white spire. Let’s hope that the trustees of Trinity Church work with Newport Restoration Foundation to enhance the beauty of the Square, as well as the Church. Once completed, the park should be reserved for those who will respect the graceful greenspace that has become a Newport icon. Barbara S. McKeown

NEWPORT Pell Building Committee, June 7 at 4:30 p.m. at Rogers High School. Regular Council Meeting, June 8 at 6:30 p.m., City Hall-Council Chambers

MIDDLETOWN Wind Turbine Committee, June 7 at 7 p.m., Council Chambers Conservation Committee, June 13 at 5 p.m. in the MPD Community Room

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Old Stone Mill To Get a Facelift By Tom Shevlin The iconic stone mill, whose age, origin and purpose have long been a source of debate and mystery, is getting a needed facelift. Battered by a late-season winter storm, the mill is set to receive $30,000 in masonry repairs to the uppermost portion of the tower, which is one of the oldest structures in Newport. According to city staff, the city had initially budgeted $25,000 in capital improvement funds to secure loose stones on the top of the mill. However, upon closer aerial inspection, it was determined that deterioration at the top of the mill was worse than anticipated, with many loose stones and a deteriorated concrete cap allowing water to enter the structure. Approximately a dozen stones fell following storm in February, 2011. Deterioration appears to be limited to the top two feet of the mill that was previously repaired, possibly due to the incompatibility of the modern mortar

with the older one. City staff sought the assistance of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, which provided the contractor qualifications utilized in the bid, lent staff to participate on the evaluation team that reviewed the design/build proposals, as well as interviewed three of the bidders. Firms were evaluated based on their historic conservation qualifications, technical merit of their approach, cost and implementation schedule. The firm selected by the evaluation team was the lowest bidder with the required historic conservation experience and the only one that proposed same-day dismantling and restoration of small sections of the mill’s rim to ensure the stones go back in the same location and with the same orientation. In addition to the $25,000 budgeted CIP funds, the city sought and received a $5,000 grant from the Newport Restoration Foundation for the project.

Budget Process Drawing to a Close By Tom Shevlin City Council members are close to settling on a final budget package that will fund the city for the coming fiscal year, which starts on July 1. On Wednesday, councilors held the first of the required two readings for their proposed $130 million budget. That followed a special joint workshop between councilors and members of the School Committee last Thursday in which the school administration warned that next year, they could be facing a projected $1.5 million budget gap. With layoffs factored into the department’s budget already, several members of the School Committee expressed a desire to see the city increase its allocation by $500,000 to $36.7 million or the same as FY2009 levels. Councilors, however, were hesitant to endorse that idea, and asked for more information from the schools as to the current state of their year end finances. Earlier in the meeting, Schools Supt. Dr. John H. Ambrogi indicated that his projections show that his department will end the year with a roughly $1.4 million cumulative surplus, or reserve fund. For full, ongoing budget coverage, be sure to visit our sister publication, Newport Now at www.Newport-Now.com.

Savings Sought in Pell School Design By Meg O’Neil

timate brings the total project cost estimate to $30,316,292 – a 1.3 percent increase. The biggest change is in the actual construction of the new elementary school. Originally estimated to cost $16.8 million, it’s now estimated at $17.8 million. According to Laura Wernick, the principal architect of HMFH Architects, the Cambridge-based firm chosen to design the Pell School, the rise in construction cost is due to a “tremendous amount� of increased prices of all metals. In an effort to cut as much money as possible in the budget before going out to bid, members of the building committee and members from HMFH and SBS went through a list of possible modifications and alternatives. For instance, by reducing the size of the large gym window and eliminating motorized shades for it, the estimated savings would be

With the Rhode Island Department of Education’s recent decision to place a moratorium on all new construction projects, Newport has an advantage in the bid process, members of the Pell Building Committee were told on Tuesday, May 24. “(The Pell Building Committee) has really beat everyone trying to do something new,� said Jonathan Winikur of Strategic Building Solutions, who has been chosen as the Owner’s Representative for the project. “Clearly you are going to be a big player in this market,� he added. With that in mind, members of the committee discussed the most recent design development cost estimate for the $30 million project. Compared to a March meeting where the schematic design estimate put the approved budget at exactly $30 million, the May 18 es-

HARBOR CENTER As Planner Andrew Deionno explained, with the exception of the office space, the rooms could be used for various purposes, from meeting or lounge space, to Internet access and concierge services. “It’s all flex space,� DeIonno said. Toward the back of the facility, visitors would be able to make use of shower and laundry facilities (both for a cost) as well as men’s and women’s restrooms and changing areas. But the consensus among stakeholders was that the design – up front, at least – was too choppy. As Martha Parker, owner of Team One Newport and Patagonia on Thames remarked, the last thing anyone coming from the confines of a boat wants to feel is closed in. She joined with Waterfront Commission members Hank Kniskern and Kim Hapgood that the facility should be more open, and airy; perhaps with less walls separating designated areas. Parker suggested that perhaps large plate glass be used in place of drywall, or that some walls be eliminated altogether.

$39,300. But the largest savings came in kitchen equipment. By switching to a standard oven and deleting redundant items, close to $42,700 could be shaved from the budget. Items that would make a significant impact on the school were offered for consideration. According to Wernick, “This is when it starts to get hard to make decisions.� An example of such a decision was whether to switch from hardwood to a resilient surfacefor the gym floor. Eventually agreed upon by the committee, the savings on a resilient floor are $26,700. A particular area that the building committee could not decide upon was an aesthetic one. To save $157,100, an option for the exterior design of the school was to eliminate the use of all red brick, and use a larger concrete

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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Meanwhile, Hapgood suggested that the city explore making the entire facility accessible to visitors. Currently, the city is planning to limit certain spaces such as the laundry and showers to only paying customers. But Hapgood said that they should avoid “making people feel like we’re putting up barriers.� Using coin or token-operated showers and laundry machines, she said, could be a way to allow access to the entire facility without sacrificing revenue. While many of the suggestions were well-received by the group, they were also met with a dose of reality from the city administration. As City Manager Edward F. Lavallee noted, the City Council has charged planners with getting the facility operational “yesterday.� Whatever design changes that are pursued, he said, needs to be considered in the context of both cost and a set timeframe. DeIonno also cautioned that whatever the city chooses to change about the plan would have to go through the State Historic Preservation Of-

fice, which has purview over both the building’s exterior and interior spaces. Originally slated for completion by July 4, city planners now expect the facility to be open some time in August. “I understand everyone’s angst about this,� DeIonno said, conceding, “There are still a lot of details that need to be worked out – especially with the operations of the facility.� Kniskern, who has been one of the harbor center’s most ardent supporters, noted that “It’s been a long haul� since funding for the project was first announced more than two years ago. But, he added, it’s important that the final design be one that is well thought out to the needs of boaters who will be using the facility. DeIonno suggested that a follow-up meeting be arranged for next week at the Armory itself so that stakeholders will be able to walk through the design with the architect and builder. At that point, he said, many of the group’s questions will likely be answered.

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SENIOR SAVVY June — A Busy Month for Seniors By Florence Archambault June is full of events at the Edward King House and Middletown’s Senior Center. Most of the regular classes have ended, but there are many more activities replacing them throughout the month of June. It certainly seems as though there is something for everyone. The bulletin board at the Middletown Senior Center is full of sign-up sheets for new activities. They include a walking club and a group for talking about books. Book groups have become very popular, especially with seniors who have the time to do a lot of reading. What seems like an interesting offering is a crossword puzzle group which will meet on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Evening programs will include a line dancing party and bingo. Health issues continue to be addressed with a free blood pressure clinic by the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties (VNS) to be held on Tuesday, June 14 between 11 a.m. and noon. On July 12 the VNS will also offer a free glucose and cholesterol screening. Director Arleen Kaull hopes to be able to reinstate The “Ask a Nurse” program in the future. Also coming up in June will be a Brunch featuring Belgian waffles for a charge of $10. Cribbage continues on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. For more information call the Center. ********** At Newport’s Edward King House, health is also being addressed. On June 1 the Center will hold a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. for the grand opening of their Health Monitoring System made possible by collaboration between the VNS and grants from the Rhode Island Foundation and Newport County Fund. On June 16 the VNS will host a Cardiac Heart Health discussion from 11 to 11:45 a.m. A Balance Workshop by the Rehabilitation Team from Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center will be offered on June 23 at 11 a.m. Attendance at both these events is free. The Members Annual Spring Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 14 from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Beach Club. Cost is $20 a person, and the deadline to make a reservation is June 6. Payment must accompany reservations. Entertainment will be provided by the King House Chorus and Four Guys in Tuxes. This is a very popular event and a fun time for members.

Members will be happy to know that Bingo will return on Thursday at 1:15 p.m. in the kitchen. It will continue throughout the summer. Line Dancing will be continuing on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. The Art Room will be open to members on Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. for members to work on their individual projects. Ernest Gibbons Jr. will be at the Center from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursdays beginning June 9 for four weeks to share how you can overcome any fear of speaking in front of people and how to deliver your message in an effective way. FREE and FUN. Every Tuesday between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. cribbage and Mah Jong is offered. More players are welcome. If you are interested but don’t know how to play, other participants are willing to teach you. Many of these activities require registration. You can call the King house at 846-7426 for more information. In addition to these programs, the lunch program continues every day. The centers do require 24hour notice for a reservation, and cancellations are appreciated. This is another opportunity to meet new friends, socialize with your old friends, and enjoy a nutritional meal for an affordable price. Both of these centers are busy places and are dedicated to providing not only enriching activities for seniors over 50 but also social events, physical activities and a warm, friendly environment. It would be shame not to avail yourself of them.

Blood Donations Save Lives During the month the Rhode Island Blood Center conducts several site-specific blood drives which are open to the public.

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June 5, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Portsmouth United Methodist Church Persons wishing to donate blood or platelets can also visit the Aquidneck Island Donor Center, 688 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. It is open Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Senior Center Information Our senior centers are vibrant year round! 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 – Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and offers many different 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 lunch and for more information on health screenings and activities. Edward King House, 35 King Street, Newport, 846-7426, ages 50 plus, $20 per year. Jamestown Senior Center, 6 West St., 423-2658 Middletown Senior Center, 650 Green End Ave, 849-8823, ages 55 plus, $10 per year, www.middletownri.com/senior/index.php. Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Rd., 683-4106, ages 55 plus, $10, www.frisite.com/?Domain=pmpsc.

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Naval Community Briefs O’Club Deck Opening

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The Officers’ Club will host its annual Deck Opening Party to kick off the summer season on Friday, June 3. All hands with base access are invited to celebrate summer with music and seafood on the deck each Friday at 5:30 p.m. through August.

Congratulations to Officer Candidate School Class 2011. The Navy will welcome 43 new ensigns on Friday, June 3. The commissioning ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. in Kay Hall, Officer Training Command Newport. Adm. Bruce W. Clingan, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Operations, Plans and Strategy, will be the guest speaker. For more information, call 841-1171. Go Navy!

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Commission Honors Founder By Breegan Semonelli The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission is celebrating 25 years of facilitating the balance of land preservation and commercial development in Newport County, but the achievement is bittersweet. Dr. Robert J. Quigley, a founder of the organization, died in September, and the commission has chosen to honor Dr. Quigley at their June 1 annual meeting, “Celebration of People and Places”, to be held at the Atlantic Beach Club. The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission (AIPC) began in 1985 and “serves as a forum for communication, coordination, and consensus-building among Middletown, Newport, and Portsmouth, as well as the state of Rhode Island, Naval Station Newport, and other civic, state and federal organizations.” Tina Dolen, the executive director of the AIPC, spoke of the commission’s beginning saying, “The original group was looking to begin with transportation on the Island, specifically looking at limiting use of fossil fuel on the Island in order to gain a more effective means to deal with waste.” Robert Gilstein, the Portsmouth Town Planner, noted that the commission started out “basically looking at how roads were built and, since that time, (AIPC) has evolved.” The organization leads Aquidneck Island in geographic information systems for mapping, traffic,

land-use and municipal planning as it has for the past 25 years. Ron Wolanski, the Middletown Director of Planning and Economic Development, notes that the mission of the organization has remained the same over the years: “The commission continues to focus on regional interests and has remained a valuable organization for the Island.” Funding for the organization comes from each of the Aquidneck Island communities, as well as a number of state and federal grants and charitable trusts. A regional planning agency, the organization is currently facilitating the redevelopment of the 225 acres of surplus Navy land on the west side of Aquidneck Island. The AIPC started planning for the surplus 10 years ago with the West-Side Master Plan. Once the land becomes privately owned, it will fall under town zoning regulations, easing the concern for over-development. “Open land preservation is very important (to the AIPC.) The commission has the ability to sit down with a developer and decide what will be best for both the town and the developer,” Gilstein said, “It’s a negotiation.” Energy usage on the Island is also a concern for the AIPC. In 2009, it created the Island Energy Program to help educate the community in the dynamics of energy use and production. It has hosted a number of events, including an energy workshop for high school stu-

PELL DESIGN CONTINUED FROM PG. 7 masonry unit (CMU) block exterior that would be available in a variety of colors. The idea was immediately shot down, as members of the committee agreed that using a mixture of both CMU and brick would be truer to the architectural history of Newport. While it was favored that CMU and brick be used, the type of red brick would also be a factor. The traditional, smaller-sized red brick, while more pleasing to the eye, is more labor intensive, and therefore more expensive, according to Wernick. The alternative was to use a jumbo brick, which would save $71,400. The committee was divided on what brick style they liked more and vowed to drive around Newport to examine brick buildings in town, where both styles are used in different structures. Ideas for eliminating 13 study rooms, reducing the size of the gym by 300 squre feet and chang-

ing an overhead recirculation vent in the cafeteria and gym were voted down. Superintendent Dr. John H. Ambrogi explained that he surveyed many of the elementary school teachers and they overwhelmingly wanted to keep the small study rooms. The gym has been touted as a community space which could be used for functions outside of school. Reducing the size would make it a non-regulation-sized court, explained committee member Jo Eva Gaines. “We might save a little bit of money in making it smaller, but in the long run, we might lose a lot.” By the end of the meeting, the committee made cuts saving roughly $236,000 from the list of construction considerations. The Pell Building Committee will meet again to discuss further modifications on Tuesday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m. at Rogers High School.

dents last month. The organization has hosted more than a 100 workshops on a variety of topics. Open forums are frequently held and, over the years, the participation from the community has flourished. “There has been a lot more participation from the public on projects,” Dolen said, “In the recent 2-year transportation study, we had more than 3,000 people provide feedback.”

Naval Station Newport has ceased testing the recently installed Enterprise Land Mobile Radio System until June 3 in order to allow neighbors who may be experiencing interference with their garage door openers time to make necessary corrections. Residents affected should contact the manufacturer of their garage doors for replacement parts.

Carr Point RV Park Opens The Carr Point Recreation Area RV Park will open for the season on Friday, May 27. All military and DoD personnel are eligible to utilize the facility. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. For rental information, contact the ITT office at 841-3116.

NOSC Meeting The Newport Officers’ Spous es’ Club will host its next general membership meeting on Thursday, June 2 at the Hotel Viking. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a tour of the luxury hotel and a social hour on the rooftop. The event is open to all NOSC members, their guests and spouses. Deadline for registration is May 27. Register online at www.NewportOSC.org.

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The ‘lustful’ month of May bursts with greenery, flowers, and new life in the garden. You have been waiting for this month! It is time to start the annual summer treks to the garden centers and nurseries of your choice. Here are a number of guidelines to help you organize your spring planting. What to plant: This month you can safely plant radishes, lettuce, carrots, zucchini, all squashes, pumpkins, cucumbers, leeks, onions, and melons. This week you can plant your tomato seedlings, eggplant, and herbs. It is always best to plant your basil last, as it is one of the more tender herbs. After all, we are still getting too many gusts of wind and very cool evenings. It is always fun to try growing a new vegetable every summer; leeks, celery, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, tomatillo, and celeriac come to mind. Try something different. Tomatillos make the best green salsa. Celeriac is also known as celery root. It tastes just like celery and makes a great salad when made into a slaw. A fresh French Leek tart makes for a memorable summer luncheon. Brussels sprouts are simply amusing to watch grow. The small to medium- size sprouts, which are really mini-cabbages, grow on tall stalks. Celery is great for any type of salad in summer. What you will find with homegrown celery is that the flavor is far more pungent than store-bought. Actually that goes for everything you will grow in your vegetable garden. It still isn’t too late to put in potatoes, but they had better go in this week! There is nothing like homemade potato gnocchi with tomato sauce from your garden. Gardening is a growing sector among hobbyists. The varieties of produce have never been more interesting. What is most exciting is that the garden centers are now carrying more seedlings of ‘heirloom’ vegetables. These are vegetable varieties that have been saved from extinction and are full of taste and unusual to look at. Planning your vegetable garden is just like planning an excellent menu. You will be reaping the rewards of ‘from the garden to the table’ all summer long. Your friends who do not garden or do not have space for containers will truly appreciate your gift of three freshly picked tomatoes. Always ask be-

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fore you give away zucchini. As it turns out, every summer it is usually over-planted and grows so abundantly that quickly you have had your fill. They are great for making zucchini bread, which makes a far better gift. Do not over plant any vegetable unless you have a plan to can, make relish, tomato sauce or put up all of the bounty that the vegetable garden can provide. Containers and potting soil: Remove all old soil from your clay pots, wash them, and refill them with potting soil. MiracleGro, Scotts, and Shultz make perfect potting soil for your container gardens. Stock up on the 8-pound bags as they do fertilize your plants for at least three months, or long enough for our summers on Aquidneck Island. You can find these bagged soils at Walmart, Home Depot, Newport Hardware and almost every garden center or nursery. As the tomato grows so does its support: Simple and brilliant. Ask your local garden center to order these for you. Also be sure to buy a new ball of garden twine for tomato plant support and training. Plant supports and teepees: It is time to check the condition of your tomato cages, bamboo poles of all sizes, bamboo teepees for peas, wooden trellises, and plastic covered support poles. It is always best to buy a few new supports each spring, especially for tomato plants, the bottom wires of the cages bend too easily. A new ‘stacking’ tomato cage is just great.

Mulch and fabric mulch: How to speed up your growing season? Here is how! The use of black plastic or the preferred fabric mulch is the answer. This type of mulch is excellent for all types of vegetable beds. It comes in rolls that are approximately three feet wide and at least twenty feet long. The strips of plastic or fabric mulch are placed over the garden beds and held temporarily in place with stones. Try to pick a day with little wind. Then go around the edge of the bed an place long u-shaped ‘earth staples’ in all corners, and wherever the wind is apt to blow under the plastic or fabric. It works like a charm, and there is no weeding involved. The fabric type of mulch is also referred to as ‘landscape mulch’. Sheets of coco matting are also excellent for edging your garden. The fabric variety of mulch comes in bright red, to be used in the tomato garden to boost the growth of your tomato crop by 20%. It is surely worth a try. Gardening Gloves: Buy a new pair! If you truly garden, you already know, they do not last very long. Expensive or not, your glove ‘fingers’ take a beating in the soil and holes develop quickly. Garden centers like Chaves, Moore Blooms, and Agway seem to have a large selection. In addition, check out the new rubber/plastic chic gardening shoes at Chaves. They are excellent for walking on moist, dewy lawns or watering the lawn. They are quite decorative and not for hard, mucking about type of gardening. ‘Mud’ gloves are terrific and are available at most nursery centers. They provide the best grip for gardening.

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The Newport Casino’s Hidden Treasure: Court Tennis Within Newport’s landmarks are treasures waiting to be discovered. In the case of the Newport Casino, one of these hidden jewels is “Court Tennis�--the coolest 700-year old game you may never have heard of. The game was popular with European royalty and is often known as “The Game of Kings.� At one point in the 17th century in France, all but the nobility Ross were banned from CANN playing the sport. In England, King Henry VIII was an enthusiast of the game as is his present day descendent, Prince Edward. When the Casino was built in 1880, lawn tennis had just been invented, but Court Tennis had been popular in Europe for centuries. So it made sense that when Gordon Bennett commissioned the firm of McKim, Mead, and White to design the Casino, a court of this type would be a major part of it. The court is located in the southernmost of the two large buildings set at the back of the complex. It is believed that court tennis was invented in a cloister in France sometime during the thirteenth century. The court still resembles a monastery courtyard with sloped roofs, walls and windows—all of which are part of the game. The majority of the fifty or so existing courts in the world are located at palaces like Hampton Court and Fontainebleau, private estates or exclusive clubs that were built long ago. The Newport facility, now operated as the National Tennis Club, is one of the very few of these facilities in the world that can be visited by the public. Each year, the top international players come to Newport to play in the US Professional Singles tournament for the Schochet Cup. This year, the tournament will be held from May 29 through June 5. These professional players drive the ball around the court with power, skill and ease. Rallies often last twenty or thirty strokes. This game can be watched most days by the public from the gallery above the court, which is reachable from the upper porch of the back buildings. But

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Tony Hollin’s shot played off the wall is a legal play in the ancient sport of court tennis. (Photo by Bill Bergin)

be careful! The ball, although covered in yellow felt, is as heavy and hard as a baseball and when hit by professionals may reach speeds of over one hundred miles per hour. There are more than 50 different types of serve strokes, which are used strategically. The ball will careen at high velocities off the many playing surfaces, often bouncing

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Wyndham Subdivision OK’d By Tom Shevlin Planning Board members on Tuesday gave their final approval to a proposed subdivision of the historic Wyndham estate, paving the way for the development of the property into three separate single family homes. Representing the applicant was attorney Turner Scott, who presented plans to the board related to previous concerns over the area’s sensitive wetlands. Featuring a range of densely wooded areas and rocky outcroppings, Board Member Tanya Kelley described the property as “a classic Newport estate.� In order to make the land suitable for development, contractor Jerry Kirby testified that some blasting would be needed in order to remove a level of ledge found on the property.

According to Kirby, such removal is common along Ocean Drive, and much of the rock can be reused for things such as siding and landscape features. In the end, board members voted unanimously to find the application in compliance with the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, provided that certain conditions are met – most notably that no further subdivisions be permitted, that specimen trees are preserved, and that the developer maintain an existing stone wall. More on the development can be found online at www.Newport-Now.com. In other business, Planning Board members ruled that an application to convert an existing retail space at 182 Thames St. into a self-serve frozen yogurt shop is also in concert with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

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From Touro Park Childhood Friends to Navy SEALs By Tom Shevlin  It’s been just over three weeks since the death of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden, and by now, the story of how an elite band of Navy SEALs stormed a Pakistani compound and took out the world’s most wanted man has been etched in the nation’s collective consciousness. A world away, on a recent Saturday Pat Watterson is darting back and forth attending to guests at a barbecue at his house just off of Broadway. Like everyone, he’s had time to absorb the news of bin Laden’s death. He’s heard the media reports of how, under the cover of night, Navy SEAL Team 6 did what

There are only two houses on Touro Park West – numbers 5 and 7. Rogers grew up in number 7; Watterson at number 5. The fact that both of them became Navy SEALs – one of the military’s most elite combat forces – is astounding. “I don’t know what was in the water on that street,� Rogers says with a laugh. To appreciate the sheer improbability that these two men – who constantly pushed each other as boys – became Navy SEALs, you must first understand the tests which they had to endure. The U.S. Navy’s principal special unit, SEALs derive their name from their capacity to operate at SEa, in the Air, and on Land. But it is their

“I looked into his eyes, and there was no one home, The officer turned around and rang the bell. I didn’t think about quitting once after that.� Dave Rogers no one had been able to do for nearly 10 years. And he is jealous. Standing next to him, nodding his head in agreement, is Dave Rogers. Friends who are like brothers, Rogers and Watterson share an almost unbelievable story – one of near constant competition, heroism, and good-natured oneupmanship. To properly tell it, we return to the place where it all started.

ability to work underwater, and the difficult level of training that they must endure, that separates them from most other military units in the world. Walking through Touro Park on a recent Wednesday, Watterson and Rogers reflected on what it took to get them to this point. Fewer than 10,000 men have ever served on a SEAL team, making it one of the military’s most elite clubs.

Dave Rogers (bottom row, right) during the American-led invasion of Panama in 1989. Both he and Watterson served as Navy SEALs in theaters around the globe, though they never served together. (Photo courtesy Dave Rogers)

Touro Park was the childhood backdrop of Pat Watterson (left) and Dave Rogers, who recently reflected on their separate, yet uncannily similar, path to becoming Navy SEALs. (Photo by Tom Shevlin) Still, Rogers is constantly deferential. He’s not athletic, and he never has been, he says. He’s not particularly strong, and even though he’s fiercely competitive, he seems content to play the underdog. Humility is not something that you’d expect to find in a Navy SEAL, but then again, as Rogers says, you never know what’s inside someone until they find themselves at their weakest. For Rogers, that point came during the first days of BUD/S, or Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training, “Everyone says that their BUD/S training was the worst, but I can say that up until then, ours was the coldest by far,� Rogers says. The fourth week of Basic Conditioning, BUD/S, or simply Hell Week, features a relentless training regiment, in which for five days and five nights, sleep is almost non-existent, and recruits are challenged with a series of tasks that keep them soaked and shivering with cold. For most, it’s too much. Rogers started within a class of 113. Only 12 graduated. The attrition rate in Watterson’s class was similar. In fact, on average, roughly 85 percent of the volunteers who sign up for SEAL training opt out.

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Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney tells of her experiences with the ghosts at Belcourt during this evening tour. 5:30 p.m., 657 Bellevue Ave., 8460669, www.belcourtcastle.com 4th Friday Newport Art Museum’s “4th Friday,” open galleries and live music featuring Caribbean steel pan music of “Island Breeze,” 76 Bellevue Ave., 6-9 p.m., $8, cash bar, 848-8200. Fortress of Nightmares Summer Ghost Hunt Investigate the fort with RI Paranormal Research Group as your guides. Fort Adams, 9 p.m.-midnight, www. fortressofnightmares.com.

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Bricks & Sticks Architectural History Walking Tour Explore the historic architecture of this exquisitely preserved city, from the colonial era to the Victorian splendor of lower Bellevue Avenue. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770. Newport Rotary Polo Match The first polo match of the season is at Glen Farm, Portsmouth, 5 p.m. The $10 entrance fee and food and beverage concession will benefit the charitable programs of the Newport Rotary Club. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 5:30 p.m., see May 27 for details. Artful Murder Mystery Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “The Hunt for Hunt’s Fortune,” an interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m., www.NewportArtMuseum.org Competing for Laughs The Bit Players at 8 p.m. are followed by Laughletics at 10 p.m., competitive improv comedy, plays like a sports match complete with referee. Teams compete in improvised games to win laughs and applause from the audience. Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Pl., 8493473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.

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Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m., 841-8770.

Comedy at Playhouse Enjoy full buffet dinner and comedy, “Bermuda Avenue Triangle,” at Newport Playhouse, 102 Connell Hwy, matinee 11 a.m. & evening 6 p.m., 848-7529. Belcourt Castle Candlelight Tour Tour the mansion by candlelight, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846-0669.

Monday May 30

Memorial Day Jewish History Tour Stroll the neighborhood where Newport’s early Jewish settlers worked side by side with their neighbors. Hear stories about the founders of Touro Synagogue and learn about the legacy of religious freedom they left behind. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., $12, 841-8770. Memorial Day Ceremony Seaside observance led by Newport’s VFW, Storer Park, near Goat Island causeway, 11 a.m. Memorial Day Observance, Area civic, military and clergy participate in Newport’s annual observance. Newport City Hall, noon. Memorial Tower Open Visitors can climb to the top of the Miantonomi Memorial Tower, Miantonomi Park, 1:30-3:30 p.m., free. Note – there are 100 steps to the top of the tower. Belcourt Castle Candlelight Tour 6 p.m., see May 29 for details.

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Spirits & Stogies Superior cigars matched with high quality spirits. Small bites will be passed to complement each cigar and spirit. Top of Newport, Viking Hotel, 6-8 p.m., advanced ticketing required, $35. 6-8 p.m. 848-4824. Grand Karaoke Karaoke at Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., 849-5000.

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Newport Cooks! Underway Gourmet Learn how to prepare amazing food for boating & outdoor jaunts with Chef Christy Erickson-Prior. Confident Captain - At The Helm Loft, 449 Thames Street, 3rd Floor, 6-8 p.m., $50, 293-0740.

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Friday June 3

Salve Regina Alumni Weekend Welcome back! Comedy Improv Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org. SRU Night at the Landing Young alumni are invited to join this year’s reunion classes for Salve Regina Night at the Landing, 30 Bowen’s Wharf, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. www. salve.edu/alumni.

Saturday June 4

Newport Artisans Fair Sixth annual display of area artists and artisans works, Elks Club, Pelham St., 10-5 p.m., free admission, www.NewportArtisanFair.com. Family Sailing Festival Experience sailing with the entire family. Sail Newport’s experienced skippers will give free tours of Newport Harbor and Brenton Cove. Sail Newport, Fort Adams, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., lifejackets will be provided, 846-1983. Fort Adams Family Fun Day Fun, games and history for the whole family, rain or shine, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 841-0707, www.FortAdams.org. Newport’s Buried History Tour Discover the early history of Newport’s people of color, enslaved and free. Visit the Wanton-LymanHazard House and the colonial African burying ground. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770.

Asterisk –Fran Curley, Jazz Trio Billy Goodes–Live music The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Dick Lupino,Kent Hewitt, Dave Burdett, 6-10 p.m. Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. Hyatt Hotel–Dave Manuel on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m. Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues CafÊ–Sweet Tooth & The Sugarbabies, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Matty B 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub­â€“Buddy Roach Trio, 10 p.m. ‘til closing OceanCliff–Dick Lupino Quartet One Pelham East–The Situation Rhino Bar–Blockhead Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m. Sambar–The Shades

Saturday, May 28 CafĂŠ 200 – Dogie & the Cowpie Poachers Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Bros. Greenvale Vineyard–Dick Lupino, Debra Mann, Jeff Fountain, 1-4 p.m. LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11p.m. Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues CafÊ–Tramps Like UsSpringsteen Tribute, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– The Morons, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub­â€“Live Music, TBA, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m. One Pelham East–The Heavy Weights Portofino’s–Lois Vaughan, piano, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Rhino Bar – Zoom Sambar – Live Music, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 29 Castle Hill–Dick Lupino & Jordan Nunes, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Clarke Cooke House–Bobby Ferreira, jazz piano,12:30-3:30 p.m. Fastnet–Irish Music Session 6-10 p.m. Hyatt Regency–Dick Lupino Trio, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Newport Blues CafÊ–World Premier Band, 9:30 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m. One Pelham East–Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Fifth Element –Sunday Brunch featuring music,11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Great Chowder Cook-Off Enjoy all-you-can-eat samples of various traditional and exotic chowders from across the country at this annual rite of spring, Newport Yachting Center, 12-6 p.m., www.NewportWaterfrontEvents. com. Watson Farm Opening Weekend Historic New England’s Watson Farm will celebrate opening for the season, 455 North Main Road, Jamestown, 1-5 p.m., free, www. HistoricNewEngland.org, 423-0005. Polo Season Opener Team USA takes on Egypt, Glen Farm, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 5 p.m., www.GlenFarm.com. Friends of Ballard Park Annual Fundraiser Join Carol & Les Ballard at Holly House for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, 11 Berkeley Ave., 6-8 p.m., www.BallardPark.org. Habitat for Humanity East Bay SoirÊe Fundraising evening with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music & dancing, Regatta Club, Goat Island, 7-11 p.m., www.HabitatEastBayRI.org, 888-270-5274.

Sunday June 5

Heart & Sole Walk Walk Glen Park with your pet to benefit the Potter League. Glen Park, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, check-in 10 a.m., walk at noon, children’s activities, dog agility events, register online www.PotterLeague. org, 846-0592. Beehive Tour Tour the hives and enjoy tasty samples. Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Rd., Middletown, 10 a.m. & 12 p.m., reservations required, 8464152. Newport Artisans Fair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. See Saturday, June 4 for details. Watson Farm Open Farm Weekend 1-5 p.m. See Saturday, June 4 for details. Celtic Fire CitySingers of Hartford present Celtic music, poetic texts, pipes, Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., 5 p.m., tickets $20, $10 seniors/ students. Proceeds benefit Emmanuel Church Music Scholarship Fund, www.EmmanuelNewport. org 847-0675.

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Mello of Aquidscience of beeon homemade or 12-1:15 p.m.

Mansions, Museums and Historic Sites Belcourt Castle A Gilded Age mansion, evening ghost tours, reservations recommended, 657 Bellevue Ave., 846-0669, www.belcourtcastle.com

Newport Art Museum Permanent collection of contemporary and historic works, open daily, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org

The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, newportmansions.org.

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.

Chateau-sur-Mer Open daily, 474 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, newportmansions.org The Elms Open daily, 367 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, newportmansions.org International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Open daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., free for kids under 16 , 849-3990, www.tennisfame.com. Marble House Open daily, 596 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, newportmansions.org Museum of Newport History Exhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolution. Open daily, 127 Thames St., 8418770, newporthistorical.org. National Museum of American Illustration Norman Rockwell Exhibit, open weekends and guided tour Fridays, 3 p.m., 492 Bellevue Ave., 851-8949, www.americanillustration.org. Naval War College Museum Free and open to the public Mon.Fri.. Visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Base, 841-2101.

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The movie, “Something Borrowed,� is based on the novel of the same title, which claimed a spot on the coveted New York Times bestseller list. On paper, it looks like a serious look at the dilemma of single women in their 30s, especially in a “competitive market� like New York City. Rachael White (Ginnifer Goodwin) plays the quintessential New Millennium “good girl.� She has successfully completed law school and holds Patricia a responsible poLACOUTURE sition at a New York law firm. She inhabits a lovely apartment—a precious commodity in Manhattan, and she enjoys a circle of friends who provide her with unlimited weekend excursions and weekday evening appointments that keep her occupied. It is as if Rachael were the lead character in a Jane Austen novel. Like one of Austen’s female leads, she has impeccable morals and values. She’d never—ever—step on the toes of her best friend, who happens to be marrying the man of her dreams. Now, here’s where the reality of a not-Jane-Austen world takes over. Dex (Colin Eggersfield) is about to marry Rachael’s’ best friend, Darcy (see what I mean about the Jane Austen parallel), played by Kate Hudson. Now, is when this movie gets into trouble. First of all, Rachael has the sweet, compassionate, self-sacrificing soul of many a literary heroine. If we are going to believe a woman (a lawyer of all things) can be so completely selfsacrificing, we have to step back a few decades in film history. Aside from Barbara Streisand’s sappy “The Prince of Tides,� women do not just hand over the man. And, Rachael is just too forgiving, selfsacrificing and, to put it bluntly, as loyal as a dog to her airhead friend. So, we have this alleged friendship. Rachael, who wears proper (stylish but modest) business at-

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tire, seems all wrong as the maid of honor for Darcy, who slips into clothes that barely skim her body and who does a stripper-like dance on the stage at Rachael’s 30th birthday party. Darcy is party girl extraordinaire—hard-drinking, glitteringly sexy and confident to the point of arrogance about her ability to hold onto her man. For Darcy, Rachael is another accessory, like her Chanel bag, that she supposedly values, but carelessly leaves behind at Rachael’s birthday party because she is as drunk as the proverbial skunk. So, you get the idea that Kate Hudson’s Darcy is very-un-Austenesque with her selfish “it’s all about me� ways and her flippant sexuality. Let’s then move on to Dex, who plays two key roles—the oblivious “pretty boy� and the Mama’s boy who can’t seem to make a single decision about his life, including who he wants—the flamboyantly sexy Darcy or the very genuine Rachael. This is where I really had a problem with this movie. The romantic triangle, hinging on a serious misunderstanding of one person’s affections, is a timeless plot in the romantic comedy genre. The problem here is that Dex hasn’t an ounce of sincerity, in what is supposed to be the decision of his life: Does he truly love Darcy, or has Rachael’s silence about her true feelings held him back from declaring and acting upon his feelings?

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Ginnifer Goodwin and Kate Hudson star in “Something Borrowed’ which has a PG-13 rating for sexual content and drug references. Frankly, I can’t see why Rachael would even waste her pure soul and brilliant intellect on Dex, a pretty boy who wants to, literally, have his cake and eat it, too. He sleeps with Rachael, who is guilt-ridden after the fact. He, however, is conflicted (that seems to be the most appropriate psychiatric description of his “conflict.�) A barely developed subplot about Dex struggling to please his unhappy mother gets paltry lipservice, forcing us to fill in way too much of the narrative in this type of movie. I believe the casting was totally off base, as I never, for an instant, believed that Dex truly loved either Rachael or Darcy. Another player, Ethan (John Krasinski) adopts a background spot as Rachael’s friend and confidant, but she, of course, chooses Dex (because he’s the romantic lead and little else). Halfway through the end credits, however, the titles get interrupted by a scene where Rachael shows up in London (for the second time in the film). The words “To be continued� suggest a sequel in which Rachael accepts love from someone who, unlike Dex, never had to “test� his feelings. He simply loves Rachael. Now, that’s a story I want to see. Patricia Lacouture currently teaches film studies at Salve Regina University. She also taught at Rhode Island College for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in film from Boston University.

Six Newport Restaurants to Compete in Chowder Cook-Off Get ready to hoist your spoons: Saturday, June 4 is the date for the 30th annual Great Chowder CookOff. Chefs from six Newport restaurants will compete, along with more than two dozen others from around the country, in a fun-filled and flavorful event that each year draws hungry hordes to the Newport Yachting Center on Commercial Wharf. On the list of Newport restaurants competing this year are The Mooring (chef Rob Deluise), Castle Hill Inn & Resort (Jonathan Cambra), the Smokehouse CafÊ (chef Chris Ferris), the Hotel Viking (chef Kevin Thiele), 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille (Jay Bourassa), and the Newport Marriott (chef Eric Steinhauer). Also competing will be all three of last year’s winners: the Boat House in Tiverton, Tony’s Seafood restaurant, Florida, and Michael’s Seafood, North Carolina. Newcomers to the competition include the Melville Grille in Portsmouth, RI, and Stefano’s Seafood of Long Beach Island, NJ.

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The City of Newport Recreation Department is now registering for summer camp. Participants may register on a daily or weekly basis. Regular camp hours are 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and extended care will be offered from 3 – 5 p.m. Specialty camps will also be available for ages 4-17, including tennis, cheer, soccer, dance as well as the newest camps, Red Hot Robots and Rockin Rockets and Aerodynamics. Summer Vacation Camp begins the week of June 27 and ends on August 19. For more information on the programs, visit www.cityofnewport.com, call 845-5800, or visit the Recreation office at 35 Golden Hill Street.

St. Michael’s School will offer a variety of programs for children ages 3 – 18. The philosophy is to encourage children to explore, learn, create, and develop in an atmosphere of support and respect. Morning Adventurers is a half -day program for children age 3 – 5. Junior Adventurers is a full or half day program for children entering first through fourth grades. Summer at St. Michael’s Sports Camp is for children entering first through eighth grades. Theatre at St. Michael’s, for children ages 9 – 18, allows young actors and designers to create and produce professional-caliber performances. This year, the Enrichment Camp offers programs for various age groups. The weekly programs run 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. daily, with an optional, supervised, free-swim session following each class. For more information, visit www. stmichaelscountryday.com/summerprograms or contact Director Mary Coaty at 849-5970 ext. 311.

Newport Gulls Baseball Camps The Newport Gulls will be holding five summer camp sessions. The camps are open to both boys and girls 6-12 years old and of all skill levels. There will be a strong emphasis on teaching the fundamentals of the game. Players will be grouped based on age and ability. The camps will be coordinated by the Newport Gulls coaching staff. Players from the 2010 Newport Gulls, (considered some of the top collegiate players in the country) will also instruct. Camps will be held four days per week, 9 a.m. to noon. The $85 cost includes 12 hours of camp instruction, a Gulls’ game ticket, and a Newport Gulls T-Shirt. To register, visit www.newportgulls.com. Walk-in registrations will be limited. Camp 1 - Monday, June 27 Thursday, June 30 in Portsmouth, 321 East Main Rd., behind Aquidneck Island Christian Academy. Camp 2 - Tuesday, July 5 - Friday, July 8 in Middletown, Aquidneck School, Aquidneck Ave. Camp 3 - Monday, July 11 - Thursday, July 14 in Newport, Kings Park, Wellington Ave. Camp 4 - Monday, July 18 - Thursday, July 21 in Portsmouth, 321 East Main Rd., behind Aquidneck Island Christian Academy. Camp 5 - Monday, July 25 - Thursday, July 28 in Middletown, Aquidneck School, Aquidneck Ave.

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Art Galleries, & Artist Openings Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Avenue, 8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com. The Merton Road Artist Studio Featuring the work of Buddy Conklin, Dave Nabozny, Cody Harple & Chris Wyllie. The studio is located behind the Tennis Hall of Fame at 7 Merton Rd.

View From Afar by Richard Harrington will be part of a show at Spring Bull Gallery beginning June 4. Anchor Bend Open Thurs.-Mon, 16 Franklin St., 849-0698, anchorbendglass.com Arnold Art Floral watercolors by Emmi Buchert, mother of Ilse Buchert Nesbitt, owner of Third & Elm Press, 210 Thames St., 847-2273 Art on the Wharf Coastal Landscapes through June 30. Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 965-0268. Brimstone Studio Open Saturday and Sunday, noon–5 p.m., or by appointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown 440-3974. Cadeaux du Monde Featuring fairly traded international folk art in the main gallery and the work of 15 local artists in ‘Galerie Escalier’, open daily 10 a.m.-6

p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com. DeBlois Gallery Through May we host an exhibit of the work of three divergent artists, Phil Hopper, Elizabeth Bessette and Alison Horvitz. Gallery open Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com. Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com. Harbor Fine Art Open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com. Isherwood Gallery Gallery open Wed.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. 108 William St., 619-1116, isherwoodgallery.com. Jamestown Arts Center Gallery open Sat. & Sun. noon-3 p.m.,18 Valley St., Jamestown.

Old Man & the Sea Gallery Specializing in Cuban & nautical art, 99 Spring St. Roger King Fine Art Two floors of 19th and 20th century American paintings. Open daily, 21 Bowen’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., 450-479.1. Sheldon Fine Art Open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030. Spring Bull Gallery “Count Us In” exhibit runs through May 31, open daily noon to 5 p.m. 55 Bellevue Ave., 849-9166. The Third & Elm Press & Gallery Woodcuts and paper created by Ilse Buchert Nesbitt, open Tues Sat., 11 - 5 and by appointment, 29 Elm St. 848-0228 www.thirdandelm.com William Vareika Gallery Special Gilbert Stuart exhibit, 212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149 www.vareikafinearts.com.

Pat Watterson is a former member of SEAL Team 8 (Graduate of BUD/S Class 207).

NAVY SEALs CONTINUED FROM PG. 13 ural that Watterson might gravitate toward the idea. The next day, he went out and bought every book that he could find on the SEALs. He would go on to serve out missions in Eastern Europe, including during the conflict in Kosovo. “You never know who’s going to make it through training,” Rogers says. “But I knew Pat would.” Rogers says that Watterson was the “better SEAL.” Growing up, in Newport, they say, was idyllic. When the Rogers family moved into 7 Touro Park West, Pat was 5, and Dave had just turned 7. As Rogers remembers it, the first time they met, Pat ran upstairs and came down with a pair of G.I. Joe figures outfitted with rubber rafts. It was, he says, a harbinger of things to come. For the next decade, Watterson and Rogers were practically inseparable – and constantly in competition. Everything revolved around sports, and Touro Park was their hub. When football season came along, they converted a portion of the park into a field. In baseball season, park benches served as bases and the street, as foul territory. Surrounding them was a constant cast of childhood friends, including Rogers’ younger brother, Michael. The atmosphere was intensely competitive but convivial – a necessary ingredient for any future Navy SEAL. Watterson observes that it was that competitiveness that led Rogers to run twice for U.S. Congress against former Rep. Patrick Kenne-

dy, while Rogers says that it’s Pat’s competitive streak that lead him to move from the Navy to the CIA. Today, Rogers can be heard on WADK 1540 AM on Thursdays as host of the station’s Open Forum. He’s also a well-known political consultant, having served at the Statehouse in the Carcieri administration. Watterson is still active teaching martial arts to military and lawenforcement agents in Boston. He also runs Two Swords, a Brazilian jiu jitsu school in Middletown that he started three years ago. “For me, it never stops. You’re constantly trying to prove something to yourself,” Watterson says. The Saturday afternoon barbecue has become an annual affair for his students, whom he describes as being like family. Rogers is a student, as are professional types including bankers, event planners, law enforcement professionals and college students. “It’s a really competitive, but supportive environment,” he says. “You get people from all walks of life, and they gain that bit of confidence. I’ve seen guys that have never done a sport or martial arts before, change so much.” Of course, Rogers and Watterson aren’t the only SEALs to hail from Newport. Newport native and SEAL Master Chief Terry “Mother” Moy earned near legendary status among team members while overseeing Hell Week during the 1970s. That bell recruits ring to signal the enough? It’s named after Moy. “There are times when that bell rings all night,” Rogers says.

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NATURE Unexpected Drama on a Nature Walk By Jack Kelly Recently, I joined a friend and his two sons, ages ten and seven, for a walk at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. We have a standing appointment for a walk at least once a month. On this particular day we were lucky to get fairly decent weather for our time together. My two young walking companions were outfitted with binoculars and a new book about identifying birds. They also had a new journal to record their observations. Over time, they have learned that we need to move quietly and speak in hushed tones to get the best results. As we began our walk, we observed many species of birds ranging from year-round residents to migratory and summer resident songbirds. As the boys catalogued yellow warblers, pine warblers, a rose-breasted grosbeak, goldfinches, and many more, we happened to see a mink in the field ahead of us. The mink appeared to be stalking a pheasant about 10 yards away. He quickly retreated into higher grass upon detecting our presence. The pheasant was oblivious to the fact that he was almost lunch for the

This pheasant appears to be a Golden pheasant which is indigenous to China and most likely escaped from a private, exotic bird collection in southern New England. (Photos by Jack Kelly)

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Shoreline and Marshes n  Least Sandpipers n  Semi-palmated Sandpipers n  Semi-palmated Plovers n  Killdeer n  Common Terns n  Caspian Tern n  Whimbrel n  Pectoral Sandpiper n  White-rumped Sandpiper n  Spotted Sandpiper n  Ruddy Turnstones n  Greater Yellowlegs n  Lesser Yellowlegs n  Dunlins n Common Loons n  Great Egret n  Snowy Egret n  Great Blue Heron n  Marsh Wrens n  Glossy Ibis

Stalking mink at Sachuest Point. mink and scampered away in the opposite direction. The boys were speechless. This was a new experience for them and they were ecstatic to see such a display of nature. As we continued our walk, we sighted a red-tailed hawk circling over the area where the mink had disappeared. The ten-year-old let our a whistle and uttered a warning in the direction of the mink, “The hunter becomes the hunted!” Thick fog suddenly and swiftly began to roll over the refuge ending our walk. However, the boys were not disappointed. They had shared special time with their father, and had new, shared memories together. That is what these walks are all about.

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Islander Girls Miss Opportunities – Fall to Prout Middletown High School 3 The Prout School 4 The Middletown High School Girls fastpitch softball team had their chances on the road against Prout on Tuesday, especially after loading the bases in their last at bat, but they failed to capitalize on that final opportunity, as well as others, earlier in the game, and ended up on the short end of a 4-3 score. The Islanders were led by pitcher Grace Eng. The senior pitched well enough to win, striking out three, walking none and allowing only five Crusader hits. And, at the plate, Eng added three hits of her own and batted in a run. Middletown’s senior shortstop, Lauren Paiva, also chipped in with two hits and played her usual solid defense, but their efforts just weren’t enough. Despite the loss, the Islanders 13-2 record clinched first place in Division II-South. With their victory, Prout raised their second place record in Div. II-South to 11-4. Middletown will complete the regular season when they play Rogers at Toppa Field in Newport on Friday, May 27, before the playoffs begin next week.

Junior left fielder, Nina Traglia, #7, looks to simultaneously avoid the tag of the Prout first baseman and the first base bag in the sixth inning. Traglia beat the tag and was called safe on the play.

Photos by Rob Thorn Middletown’s Grace Eng, #10, winds up to deliver a pitch versus Prout on Tuesday. The Islander’s hurler struck out three without walking anyone, despite taking the tough, complete game loss.

Chelsea Dowler, #2, connects for one of the Islanders nine hits in the second. The sophomore center fielder later scored Middletown’s second run.

Middletown freshman second baseman, Megan Tessier charges a sharply hit Prout grounder in the fourth inning. Tessier handled the hop and made the throw to first to end the inning.

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SPORTS Tennis Challenge to Benefit Hosch Trust

Soap Box Derby Results Super Stock Division: E First Place: Avery Oefinger, Westerly. E Second place: Austin DeGiacomo, Westerly E Third place: Lily Hallgring,   Newport Stock Division: E First place: Madison Rathbun, Westerly E Second place: Dan Leighton, Newport E Third place: Hunter Ferris, Portsmouth

The inaugural John J. Hosch Tennis Challenge will be held at the Rogers High School (RHS) tennis courts and at the Pascal Flack Tennis Courts (Pop Flack) behind the Bellevue Garden Shopping Center. The event will begin Friday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Pop Flack. The matches will be played on Saturday, May 28 from 9-11:30 a.m. at both RHS and Pop Flack, May 29 from 12-3 p.m. at RHS and May 30 from 9-11:30 a.m. at Pop Flack. At least one court will be available for public use during the event, and there will be 20-24 players per event. Fruit and nonalcoholic beverages will be served. All proceeds will go to the John J. Hosch Memorial Trust, for the eduction of Hosch’s daughters and subsequent scholarships for other local students. For more information, contact Trustee Peter Raposa at 263-3503 or Frank Gaj, tennis event director at 935-5569.

J Class Regatta Coming June 19 The J Class yachts VELSHEDA, sailing yacht RANGER and S/Y SHAMROCK V will be participating in the J Class Newport Regatta on June 19. The J Class will use this regatta to kick off a four-regatta program culminating in a race around the Isle of Wight in July of 2012 on the original 1851 America’s Cup course, for the Hundred Guinea Cup.

Kickball Finals RI Kickball finished their wildly popular adult kickball league on May 23 at Morton Park. The league, which featured nine teams and 104 players, played every Monday night for three months, culminating in the championship game between the teams Recreational Hazard and NVRSFT. After a close game, Recreational Hazard came out victorious with a score of 5 – 4. Registration for the Fall league and all additional details can be found online at www. RIkickball.org

Opening Polo Match is Rotary Benefit The Newport Rotary Club’s annual polo benefit match will be on the grounds of Glen Farm on Saturday, May 28 at 5 p.m. Hosted by the Newport Polo Club, the match features the home team, Newport ,playing against a regional challenger in a classic 6-chukker showdown. All proceeds from the event will go to the Rotary Club’s charitable initiatives. Tickets and Concessions: The Rotary Polo Committee of volunteers organizes this annual benefit match, selling $10 general admission tickets at the gate, along with food and beverage concessions. The Newport International Polo Series will officially open its 20th season on the following Saturday, June 4 at 5 p.m. and will run continuously every Saturday through the summer, with an international line-up that includes Egypt, Scotland, the debut of Kenya in July, followed by teams from Ireland, Chile, Jamaica, and England and another debut, Brazil, as well as rivals from the Northeast.

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Sam Querrey to Play in July Tennis Championships Popular American ATP World Tour star Sam Querrey will compete in the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, July 4 - 10, 2011 on the grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Querrey, currently the No. 3 American, is a six-time winner on the ATP World Tour. This will be his 3rd appearance in Newport, where he was a finalist in 2009.

The Newport Volleyball Club will hold their first summer series tournament at Easton’s Beach on Saturday. June 4. Walk-on registration is 8-8:30 a.m. The club hosts two-person team tournaments most Saturday and Sundays throughout the summer. For more information, visit www.NewportVolleyballClub.com.

Newport YMCA Boys Gymnastic Team (from left to right) Kieran Gallison, O’Malley Sherlock, Shea Burnley, Michael Sherlock and Michael Garvey.

Team Scores Big at State and Regional Gymnastic Meets Five team members of the Boys Gymnastic Team at the Newport YMCA have been working hard to perfect their routines. At the Rhode Island State meet, in the level 4 competition, Kieran Gallison placed 3rd All-Around and took 2nd place on the Floor Exercise and Pommel Horse. O’Malley Sherlock placed 7th All-Around. In the level 5 category, which is the largest of the age groups, Michael Sherlock placed 11th AllAround, and Shea Burnley placed 9th all-around earning him a spot at the USA Gynastic Regional Meet held in Braintree, MA last month. Michael Garvey, a level 6 gymnast, (the highest level since the

team was created in 2004) took 1st place on Vault and 2nd place on Floor Exercise at the Rhode Island State meet. He also qualified to compete at the USAG Regionals. “I am very proud of all of the boys on the team; they are in the gym twice a week and have been working together to improve their routines and challenge themselves,” stated Coach David Rollin, Adding, “Gymnastics is a commitment for the student and the parents. It builds great core strength for the young athletes.” Boys ages 6+ are eligible to join the YMCA team. For more information, call 847-9200.

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Jamestown Yacht Club’s Spring Series Results Race number 3 of the Jamestown Yacht Club Spring Series was held on May 24. Results for the race: A Class: 1. Macx, C28, Bill MacGowan; 2. Epiphany, S2 9.1, Jeff Roy; 3. Picante, J/109, R. Salk/J. Sahagian; 4. Hidalgo, Mod Express 37, Rich Moody; 5. Lynx, J/29, Dennis Nixon; 6. Phantom, J/80, Victor Bell; 7. Aurora, Tartan 41, Andrew Kallfelz; 8. Celeritas Swan, Swan 42, P. Denton/M. Gefter; 9. Rhapsody, J/30, Bill Kneller; 10. Floating Point, CTM Frers 40, Pat Clayton. B Class: 1. Time Bandit, Metal Mast 30, Robert Fadden; 2. Bearly Muven, J/24, Michael Nahmias; 3. Eeyore, J/22, Martin Keen; 4. Luna, Albin Nova, Chris Brown & Samira Hakki; 5. Wharf Rat, J/22, Matt Dunbar; 6. Conundrum, J/22, William & Alice Porter; 7. Nighthawk, J/24, Richard Barker; 9. Voyager, Tashiba, Clifford Kurz. C Class: 1. Chairman Arafat, P Electra, Rob Bestoso; 2. Duck Soup, C&C 37/40, Bill Clavin; 3. Second Wind, Seidelmann 30T, Stephen Parfet; 4. Summer Wind, Scampi II, T. Alyn & KJ Delamer; 5. Four Suns, Swan 41, Charles Beal.

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$25, eat lunch, and listen to guest speaker Lisa Churchville, President and General Manager of NBC 10 WJAR, as she discusses “How the Female Consumer Drives and Influences Media Innovation and Change.” All of the seminars will be held at Newport County Chamber, located at 35 Valley Rd., Middletown. To RSVP or register, log on to www. NewportChamber.com or email Kathleen@NewportChamber.com.

Business After Hours The Chamber of Commerce’s monthly After Hours will be Thursday, May 26 at Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown, 5-7 p.m., Members free, $25 for non-members.

RECENT DEATHS CPO Raymond Francis Bradic, 80, of Pensacola, FL, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away May 17, 2011 in Pensacola. He was the husband of Mildred F. Bradic (Galloway). He was a U.S. Navy veteran. A memorial service will be held in the chapel of Newport Memorial Park, 123 Howland Ave., Middletown on Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Elaine E. (Baer) Bradley, 88, of Newport, passed away May 21, 2011 at Forest Farm Health Care Center. She was the wife of the late Arthur C. Bradley. Her funeral will be held on, Thursday May 26 at 10 a.m, in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough Street, Newport. Frank J. Faria, 89, of Portsmouth, passed away May 20, 2011 at home. He was husband of the late Evelyn M. (Bertrand) Faria. Donations in his memory may be made to VNS of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth or to St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Road, Portsmouth.

Charlotte S. Monk, 83, of Newport, passed away May 14, 2011 after a 6 year battle with pulmonary fibrosis, at the John Clarke Health Care Center, Middletown. She was the wife of the late George W. Monk. A Celebration of Life was held on May 22 in Middletown Baptist Church. Donations may be made to the Children’s Neurodevelopment Center at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Development Office, PO Box H, Providence, RI 02903. Jean M. Sullivan, 94, of Middletown passed away May 18, 2011 at Blenheim. She was the wife of the late James “Mex” Sullivan. A private funeral service was held at O’NeillHayes Funeral Home. Donations in her memory may be made to the Saint Augustin’s Church Building Fund, 2 Eastnor Rd., Newport.

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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 847-2100. Child & Family–Volunteers needed to work with children, teens and seniors in many different roles and settings. Contact Landa Patterson at 8484210 or email her at 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. Fort Adams Trust–Seeking volunteers for the upcoming Special Events season. Contact Laurie at 619-5801 or llabrecque@ fortadams.org. Literacy Volunteers of East Bay provide free, individualized student-centered instruction in basic literacy and English langauage skills for adults. If interested in a unique volunteering opportunity call 619-3779.

Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island–Volunteers needed for Portsmouth area. Call Maude Fletcher, 842-0878. Naval War College Museum– Looking for volunteers to assist with special tours. Call 841-4052. Newport Hospital–Recruiting new members to join the auxiliary to support ongoing service and fundraising efforts. Call 8482237. Also, seeking volunteers to work in the gift shop. Call Lisa Coble 845-1635. Old Colony & Newport Railway–Various opportunities to support scenic train tours: engineers, flagmen, ticket agents, conductors, maintenance. Call Don Elbert at 624-6951. Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island–Looking for volunteers to assist with fund-raising, special events and o ies. Call 841-0080. Turning Around Ministries (TAM)–Mentors wanted to provide support services for people recently incarcerated as they transition back into the community. Training provided. No religious affliation required. For more information call, 846-0607. Women’s Resource Center– Volunteers needed to assist with office duties and telephone, special events and fund-raising, or court advocacy work. Call 846-5263.

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