Newport This Week - September 1, 2010 by Tom Shevlin

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It’s the best time of year to get out to Sweet Berry Farm and pick your own peaches. There are still plenty of these sweet fruits sun-ripened and ready to be enjoyed. Pictured here, Sophie is a pro at picking the perfect summer peach. (Photo by Meg O’Neil)

See “SALVE” on page 7

City Passes Historic District Zoning Overhaul

The Wiggle Room: Day Care Goes to the Dogs By Meg O’Neil

With summer winding down here in Newport and kids gearing up to head back to school this week, many of you loyal dog owners are going to be looking for the ideal substitute for your favorite dog walker or puppy sitter while your beloved pooch is left home alone on work and school days. Maia Chrupcala, the mastermind and owner of The Wiggle Room, has opened the only doggy day care facility on Aquidneck Island. Located at 741 West Main Rd., in Middletown, The Wiggle Room has moved into the old Petrageous pet supply storefront. I recently got the chance to go visit Maia and hang out with several of the cutest and funniest dogs around. Having been open for only a few weeks, Maia says, “So far so good…New dogs are coming every day. It’s been getting busier and busier.” Chrupcala, a Newport native who previously worked as a veterinary technician for Newport Animal Hospital, had the idea of opening a doggy day care for several years; all she really needed was the space. “I’ve been looking for years. In February, I found the store just driving by and saw the number. I decided to give it a shot and call. The space is huge. I had to get a special use permit through Middletown, got all my paperwork in order, and it

NEWPORT – Salve Regina University will be instituting a new alcohol policy on campus for this upcoming school year which starts Sept. 8. The policy, which allows for the limited possessin of alcohol on campu, was developed through student input and is supported by President Jane Gerety, the Senior Administration, and by the school Trustees. In an email sent to the student body, President Gerety outlines the changes that the school is making in regards to alcohol on campus. For years, any student living on campus, regardless of age, was fined for having any alcohol in any of the dorm rooms. In her email, Gerety states, “The law of our nation grants individuals 21 years of age and older the right to consume alcohol. I want Salve Regina students living on campus who are of legal age to be treated as mature individuals. Therefore, students who are of legal age and reside in designated residence halls will be allowed to

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Five month old Roxie cools off in a kiddy pool after playing around with her new pals. passed! My background as a vet tech really helps.” The colorful open room environment gives the dogs plenty of room to run around and play with each other. A few couches and beds are there to rest their heads after running around and an outdoor play area complete with a couple kiddy sized pools for an afternoon splash and cool down. While the Wiggle Room doesn’t discriminate against any breeds of dogs, there is a size requirement to attend, and all dogs must pass a temperament test before they can stay for the day. Chrupcala says, “It’s not for every dog. Sometimes it’s a little too stressful for the older guys…there is a weight limit of 15 pounds and up because when they get going, there is some serious playful wrestling so the little ones can get hurt.” Every owner must fill out the Wiggle Room’s “En-

See “Dogs” on page 7

The train depot alongside America’s Cup Avenue is one of the first sights people see upon entering downtown. It’s in need of repairs, and could be moved. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)

Parties Mull Depot Fate By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – Citing concern for public safety, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has begun what it describes as a “very early discussion” to determine the fate of the train depot on America’s Cup Avenue. The depot, which serves as the base for the Old Colony & Newport Railroad and Newport Dinner Train, has been a fixture along the city’s main downtown thruway since being moved to its present location in the early 1980s. It’s one of the first historic looking structures visitors see after coming off the Newport Bridge, but in recent years, there has been growing concern over the structural integrity of the canopies, the maintenance and the appearance of the surrounding site. It’s gotten to the point now where state transportation offi-

cials, working with the depot’s private stakeholders, have begun exploring the possibility of moving the building up the track, and replacing it with either a new structure or temporary rail car facility. RIDOT spokesperson Charles St. Martin said on Tuesday that the building, which was originally used as a cemetery office on Warner Street, could be removed from its present location using funds available through the federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) improvement plan. A bid request is currently outstanding to determine the cost and feasibility of relocating the building. For the last 15 years, the Newport Dinner Train has leased the property where the depot sits from RIDOT, sharing it with the Old Colony & Newport Railroad, a mainly

See “Depot” on page22

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NEWPORT – After 30 months of development and debate, City Council members last week voted to approve a dramatic overhaul to the city’s Historic District zoning ordinance. The vote, however, excluded any mention of a controversial provision governing historic gates, walls, and fenceposts. The comprehensive ordinance change, aimed at making the historic district zoning review process more user-friendly, has been a focal point for preservationists and historic homeowners for years. But in June, the revisions stalled following disagreement over a proposal to protect historic landscape features along Bellevue Avenue. After years of frustration over process and procedure, in 2008, city councilors created the ad-hoc Historic District Zoning Ordinance Review Task Force. For more than 18 months, the group met to craft language that would balance the city’s need to preserve its historic fabric while at the same time making the HDC review process less restrictive and time-consuming for homeowners. With more than 50 percent of all buildings in Newport falling in a historic district, few entities in the city so closely affect homeowners as

See “HDC” on page 22

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AROUND TOWN Seahawks Score Local Award

Ripe for the Taking, Sweet Berry’s Peaches are a Late Summer Treat By Meg O’Neil

The Salve Regina University football team will receive the Child & Family Volunteer of the Year Award for the work players have given to the organization’s “Adopt A Home” program. The team will be presented the award at Child & Family’s annual meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at Rosecliff. The team’s volunteerism will also be featured in Child & Family’s Annual Report publication. For the past two years, Salve Regina football players have worked with the young boys in Child & Family’s Maple and Trout group homes. They have led activities, served as tutors, provided Seahawks game tickets and provided mentoring as “big brothers.” Members of the team and their coach, Bob Chesney, will attend the annual meeting to accept the award.

On a recent, beautiful afternoon, while scooting around town on my trusty moped, I came across the colorful sign pointing my way to Sweet Berry Farm. One word in particular jumped out at me: Peaches. Having spent part of my youth growing up in Georgia, The Peach State, I know a thing or two about the delectable fruit. I decided to swing by and spend some time picking the perfect peaches to take home and enjoy. For $13, you get a “half-peck” bag, which fits about a dozen or so peaches, and for $25, a “full-peck.” After the short walk down to the rows of peach trees, I was ready to put my peach-picking skills to the test. When reaching for the targeted fruit on the branch, it’s all about color and feel. Peaches that are green are definitely unripe and peaches that are very red can be too soft and a little overripe. If a peach is too hard to pull from the tree, it isn’t ready and wants to keep growing! You want a fruit that separates easily from the branch. Peaches won’t really ripen too much once removed from the twigs, they only soften. Your hands are the ultimate judge of the perfect peach. Unless you like your peaches very firm, look for peaches that have just a little “give” when you press gently.

It’s the best time of year to get out to Sweet Berry Farm and pick your own peaches. There are still plenty of these sweet fruits sunripened and ready to be enjoyed. (Photos by Meg O’Neil) I have to admit, I did a darn good job at filling my half-peck bag. Before scooting back home, I couldn’t wait to try one. Perfectly fuzzy and sweetly messy, my first bite of a Sweet Berry peach was luscious perfection. I highly recommend you get yourself out there before the best peach trees are picked clean. Sweet Berry Farm is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., rain or shine, through Dec. 31. Go visit today at 915 Mitchell’s Lane,

Middletown, or give them a call at 847-3912 to get the latest information on what’s ripe for picking. A perfect family activity, or cute date for couples, there is something for everyone here, for every season.

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FADE TO BLACK The marquee above the historic Opera House Theater is blank this week, after the movie house closed its doors while a volunteer committee works to raise money to transform the building into a 650-seat performing arts center. The project to build the Newport Performing Arts Center is expected to take some $20 million to complete, and is one of the more ambitious plans to date aimed at breathing new life intothe city’s Washington Square neighborhood. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)

School Seeks City OK for New Boilers at Rogers By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – City Council members last week continued a request from the School Committee to approve a financing plan for a new natural gas boiler at Rogers High School, a delay which, according Superintendent Dr. John H. Ambrogi, could push the project’s completion date further back into the heating season. Councilors cited a desire for better language to be inserted into the bonding agreement as reason for their decision. School officials pleaded with the council for almost a half an hour, urging their approval in part to lock down a low 3.07 percent interest rate on the new equipment and lease agreement with energy partner ConEd Solutions. According to Ambrogi, the new boiler was identified as a priority as part of a comprehensive energy audit conducted at Rogers over the last year. The oil-burning system is original to the school, dating back roughly 55 years. And with fuel oil prices on the rise and a desire to reduce the school’s carbon footprint, switching to more affordable, and cleaner burning natural gas seemed like a sensible step. “We started down this road about a year and a half ago,” Ambrogi said. Originally, the administration had planned on financing the roughly $1 million project through the school department’s operating budget; and it was only recently that they were advised the funding would have to be approved by the council. “We had realized that there was a lot of heating oil being wasted in Rogers High School,” Ambrogi said, noting that it costs roughly $235,000 a year to heat the sprawling building. If the school were to switch to natural gas, the cost would be roughly half that. “We thought we could save the planet and save the tax payers some money,” Ambrogi explained. Under the proposed lease arrangement, the city would pay $125,000 a year, spread out over 10 years, for the use of the equipment, and would expect to pay another $125,000 in annual heating costs. According to Ambrogi, the program has been authorized and approved by the state Department of Education. But several councilors had ques-

tions regarding the deal. Second Ward Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin asked whether pursuing such a long-term investment would send the wrong signal while the city explores the feasibility of creating a regionalized school district. Rather than investing in a 10year financing plan for Rogers, McLaughlin said he would prefer to “aggressively move forward with regionalization.” However, Ambrogi replied that “even in the best case scenario, a new regionalized school wouldn’t be on line for the next eight or 10 years.” School Committee Chair Jo Eva Gaines also defended the project. “We’re not spending $1 million,” she said, noting that the cost of the project would come from the savings from switching from oil to natural gas. “We need a new boiler at Rogers,” Gaines said. “Do we wait until it blows?…That could happen at any time.” Councilman Stephen C. Waluk intially questioned the timing of the project. Would it make sense to wait until the elementary school bond referendum had been decided, he wondered. It was a concern shared by fellow Councilor Stephen R. Coyne, who said, “I’m not sure that the timing is right.” While he went on to say that he was not opposed to replacing the boiler, he wondered if perhaps the administration could wait until after voters have their say on whether to approve the pending bond for a new elementary school. School facilities manager Paul Fagan, however, saw things differently, telling councilors that if a failure occurs in the winter, it would mean a week’s worth of school lost. “Is it the time to do it?,” he said. “It really is.” Following Fagan’s testimony Waluk appeared to have a change of heart. “Quite honestly, Mr. Fagan has convinced me that we should do it,” he said of the project. However, Waluk remained dissatisfied with the language used by the city’s bond counsel in drafting the lease agreement, and asked that it be sent back to the administration for further clarification. Five of his fellow councilors agreed, and the issue was contin-

ued to the council’s Sept. 15 meeting. First Ward Councilor Charles Y. Duncan was opposed.

City Approves Hookah Lounge NEWPORT –City Council members last week approved an application for a new victualing license to a planned hookah lounge on Lower Thames Street. The application was put forth by Farahhaz Shobeiri, of Fairfield, Conn., and Sina Rezvan, of Hillsborough, N.J. d/b/a Genie Hookah Lounge, at 547 Thames St. Councilors entered into a brief discussion with Ms. Shobeiri, who said that the business would be a family affair with both her son and herself planning on moving to the island for the business. Councilor Charles Y. Duncan had what was perhaps the line of the evening, asking wryly, “What goes in the pipe?” For an answer, we look to Encyclopedia.com, which notes that hookah (which is a type of tobacco smoking) dates back more than five centuries to northwestern India, where pipes were orginally fashioned from coconut shells. The practice migrated into Arab culture, where it became the focal point of countless cafes, serving as a primary gathering place where people would sit and discuss politics. The tobacco — or shisha — is placed in a ceramic bowl, called a head, at the top of the hookah, and covered by aluminum foil. Hot coals are then set on top and customers inhale through a hose capped with a disposable plastic mouthpiece, drawing the flavored smoke through water. Hookah lounges have taken off across Rhode Island in recent years, and while the state has regulations concerning indoor smoking, the lounges are generally classified as “smoking bars,” which allows smoking inside provided that 50 percent or more of the business’ revenue comes from tobacco sales. Ms. Shobeiri didn’t indicate an opening date for the lounge, however its operating hours will be 1 p.m. until 2 a.m., according to the application on file with the city.

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NEWS BRIEFS Patriot Golf Day Supports Military Members Newport National Golf Club will participate in the fourth annual Patriot Golf Day, a joint initiative of the PGA of America and the United States Golf Association, Sept. 3-6. Donations will support the families of military service members who have been injured or died in the line of duty. Newport National will request a minimum $1 donation for each green fee over those four days. Through events across the country since 2007, the PGA Professionals have helped raise more than $5.3 million for nearly 1,200 post-secondary scholarships. For more information call Andy Farrea, Head Professional, 848-9690 or Mike Holty, 849-6922.

Get Your Folk On  Common Fence Music commences its 18th Season with legendary folk-singer writer Kate Campbell on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. The performance will take place at Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. Tickets are $22 and are available at the CFM Ticket Desk from 3 - 5 p.m. on concert days; through Ticket Web, 866-468-7619, at www.commonfencemusic.org or at the door until sold out. For general information or directions, call 683-5085 or visit the website.  Doors open at 7 p.m.  Tickets for this Season Opener will also be available at Coastal Roasters, 1791 Main Road, Tiverton, R.I.

Wishes Do Come True  Local bands, Sidewinder and For Real are holding a fund-raiser for “A Wish Come True” organization at the Jamestown Portuguese American Club on Sept. 18. The donation to attend is $20. For more information visit www.awish.org

It’s A Girl

The Peaceable Market Crew and closest friends wish to extend the most heartfelt congratulations to Bryce Helie and Cara Millett on the birth of their daughter, Greyson Tower Helie, born August 29, 2010 at Newport Hospital. Greyson weighed in at 7 lbs., 3 oz., and was 19 inches long at birth.

Spread Awareness about Ovarian Cancer In September, when women are focusing on Ovarian Cancer Awareness month Angela Moore is debuting a new bracelet to her existing best-selling Ovarian Cancer Collection. Angela Moore has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance (OCNA) for the limited edition bracelet and necklace set. This special design features teal crystals and celebrates the mission of the OCNA – to help raise awareness and advancing the interests of women with ovarian cancer. The collection can be purchased at the Angela Moore Boutique, online at www.angelamoore.com, or by calling 800-927-5470. Limited supplies can also be purchased through the OCNA official website at www. ovariancancer.org

Salve Regina Open Auditions SRU’s department of performing arts will be holding open auditions on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 6 – 9 p.m. for actors interested in performing in two of its upcoming fall theatre arts productions. Interested actors should prepare Puck’s final monologue from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare and sign up for a five-minute time slot at the Megley theatre, located in the Antone Academic Center for Culture and the Arts, on Lawrence Avenue, where a sign-up sheet will be posted. No auditions will be scheduled by telephone. The building is open from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Actors will be considered for both Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” For more information, contact Salve Regina’s theatre arts program at 341-2250.

Mission Trip Fund-Raiser A yard sale and bake sale fundraiser will be held at Emmanuel Church, on the corner of Spring and Dearborn streets on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the April 2011 mission trip to work for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans. This will be the church’s fifth trip to the Gulf Coast to help with the rebuilding efforts since Hurricane Katrina. Also, Bead for Life Jewelry will be sold at Emmanuel Church from 9 a.m. - noon. The purchase of these affordable handmade colorful beaded jewelry will benefit the women beaders in Uganda, Africa. Free Parking. For more information contact the church office at 847-0675.

Fill the Boot

Lighthouse Tour

Newport firefighters will be joining their comrades across the nation this weekend, Sept. 3 – 6, in their annual “Fill the Boot” fund-raising effort for Muscular Dystrophy (MDA). Every nickel, dime or dollar that is tossed in the boot goes toward MDA research and development, wheelchairs, other braces, family support and other medical bill assistance. On and off-duty firefighters from the America’s Cup and Touro stations will be in position to receive motorists’ donations at key intersections near the firehouses

Join Save The Bay for a day of exploring the lighthouses of Narragansett Bay the way they were intended to be viewed -- from the water. Sail down the West Passage to Newport and return home via the East Passage, viewing more than twenty active and inactive lighthouses, including a tour of Rose Island Light. Lunch and binoculars are provided. Reservations required. View prices and tour dates at www.savebay. org/lighthouses. Upcoming tours: Sept.11 and 25.

Labor Day Trash Delay The Newport Public Services Department’s Clean City Program reminds residents that there will be no trash or recycling collection on Monday, Sept. 6 due to the observance of Labor Day. All collections for the week of Sept. 6 will be delayed by one day. Also, yard waste will be collected the weeks of Sept. 13 and Sept. 27 on residents’ scheduled collection day. Yard waste is collected on a biweekly schedule from May until the end of October. For more information about the City of Newport residential solid waste and recycling collection program, contact the Clean City Program at 845-5613

Farewell to Summer Easton’s Beach wraps up anothe great summer of family-friendly events this weekend. Kids of all ages are invited to come to terms, and bid goodbye to summer on Sunday, Sept. 5, with a special all-day celebration at Easton’s Beach featuring live music, waterslide, bumper boats, sand sculpture contest, and the finals of the season-long Beach Idol series! The carousel and Exploration Center will also be open. The festivities are scheduled for 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Some of the activities may require a fee. Call the Easton’s Beach office for more information at 845-5810.

For What It’s Worth Dear For What It’s Worth, My father had this bronze dish, he used it as an ashtray. It has a frog on one end and looks like a pond lily with an opening at the top. It has some writing that looks oriental on the underside. It is about 6” long. What is it and what’s it worth? — Evelyn V. Dear Evelyn, Yes it looks like an ashtray, but it isn’t. It is bronze, from the 19th century and is Japanese. The signature is of the artist and I believe the name is Shuichi. It is a portaloo or in this case a portable lady’s urinal. Most portaloo’s are made of porcelain and were made by important European porcelain makers such as Severs, Meissen or Royal Vienna. I can imagine that it must have been very difficult to use but then, when you have to go . . . They are very collectible and yours has a value of between $500 and $750. Carefully wash out the ashes but don’t polish the outside, the patina is important. — Frederico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Federico at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport

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Newport Police Log Skatefest 2010 During the week, from Monday, Aug. 23 to Sunday, Aug. 29 the Newport Police Dept. responded to 407 calls. Of that, 191 were motor vehicle related; there were 149 motor vehicle violations issued and 42 accidents. The police also responded to 16 noise complaints. There were also 11 bicycle violations issued. In addition, 33 arrests were made for the following violations: n Six arrests were made for drinking or possession of an open container in public. n Five arrests were made for simple assault or battery. n Four arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n Three arrests were made on the basis on District Court Warrants. n Three arrests were made for possession of marijuana. n Three arrests were made for shoplifting/larceny. n One arrest was made for public urination. n The additional 8 arrests were made for various reasons.

Kennedy Tribute Dinner The Newport Democratic City Committee will honor Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy at its annual Democrat of the Year dinner on Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Marriott Newport, 25 America’s Cup Avenue. NDCC Chairman J. Clement “Bud” Cicilline announced that the honorary chairpersons for the event are several distinguished Democrats—Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, RI’s Second District Representative James Langevin, US Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, former First District Congressman Fernand St Germain, and Nuala Pell, widow of Sen. Claiborne Pell. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the dinner and may order reservations ($75 per person) by mail (NDCC, PO Box 3456, Newport, RI 02840) or by calling Cicilline at 8474444 or committee member Valerie Kalwak at 846-5027, or email newport.ri.dems@gmail.com.

The Jamestown Teen Center will be hosting the 4th Annual Skatefest on Saturday, Sept. 11 from 610 p.m. at the Jamestown Skate Park. This event is free because of supportingsponsors: The Chemical Company, Hamel Graphics, and Rep. Deb Ruggiero. Food is provided by Freddie’s House of Pizza and entertainment by DJ Platz. There will be prize giveaways from Element, Fountain of Youth, Kettlebottom, Smith Optics and Water Brothers. For more information, contact Debbie Tungett at 423-7261 or email dtungett@jamestownri.net.

Garden Club Gears Up The first meeting of the new year for the Portsmouth Garden Club will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. at the Portsmouth Free Public Library. There will be a business meeting and program booklets for upcoming meetings. The theme for this year includes garden and flower appreciation, as well as civic beautification. The hostess for this meeting is Rochelle Kieron. The Garden Club will hold it’s Second Annual Yard Sale at the Aquidneck Christian Academy, East Main Rd., Portsmouth on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Household goods, children’s clothing, toys, christmas items, books, and more will be sold.

Picnic in Paradise Sunday, Sept. 12 the Middletown Historical Society will turn on its beautiful “Boyd Wind Grist Mill” at Paradise Park on the corners of Prospect & Paradise Avenues, Middletown. Tours of the Mill and Paradise School will be available. This is a free event. Fun and games from noon through 4 p.m. There will be face painting, craft table, petting zoo and music. Johnny Cakes, Lou’s Hot Dogs & More, Dell’s Lemonade will be available. For further information, contact Denise D’Amico, 842-0551 or twobklyn@msn.com

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At Large and 2nd Ward Candidate Forum Come hear the City Council candidates in advance of the Sept. 14 primary elections; on Sept. 7 the At Large candidates and on Sept. 9 the 2nd Ward candidates will present their views. Both forums will be held in the City Council Chambers at Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, starting at 6:30 p.m. The forums will be videotaped for later viewing on Public Access TV as well as through a link on the Alliance’s website. The forums will be free and open to the public. For more information or to submit questions please contact: info@livablenewport.net

Historical Society Welcomes All Island Residents The Middletown Historical Society meets the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Paradise School, corners of Prospect and Paradise Avenues, Middletown. Members/Residents of all Aquidneck Island Communities are welcome. The next meeting is Thursday, Sept. 2. For more information or anyone interested in joining the Society, contact Denise D’Amico, 842-0551, twobklyn@msn.com

Hospice Volunteer Training Program The Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties are starting a six week Hospice Volunteer Training Program at their Portsmouth office at 1184 East Main Road on Thursday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hospice volunteers are important members of the Hospice team who support patients and families by providing companionship, comfort, and respite for patients and caregivers, running errands and preparing meals. No health care experience is necessary. Registration and interviews are required to participate in the program. For more information or to schedule an interview, please call Joy Benson, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 682-2100, ext. 616

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OPINION EDITORIAL BE PREPARED FOR THE NEW SEASON UPON US As we go to press, Hurricane Earl is threatening offshore. The Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing. And while the possibility of landfall for any tropical storm is remote, this week has served as a bit of wake up call, reminding us that our coastline has been, and continues to be, vulnerable to the wrath of Mother Nature. We’re not ones to be alarmists; let the 24-hour cable news cycle play that roll. But we do believe in being prepared. This is the peak of our hurricane season. Most of the devastating storms that we remember through the stories handed down across generations occurred between mid-August and mid-October. To be sure, we’ve been lucky for almost 20 years. Hurricane Bob, in 1991, was the last storm to bear down on the region with any real fury. Hurricane Earl should wake us out of our general complacency. Thankfully, municipal officials, state police and the Red Cross have steadfastly remained ready with emergency shelter and traffic evacuation plans in place and at the ready. The Red Cross also has a helpful call center you can reach at 1-866-762-1928 for more information on how you can prepare yourself and your family in the event of a hurricane. Below are some more tips from the Red Cross, which recommends packing a disaster kit with the following supplies: • • • • • • • •

A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day). Food that won’t spoil, including canned meat like tuna fish or SPAM. A manually operated can opener A first-aid kit with bandages, basic medication, rubbing alcohol, an extra pair of glasses if you wear them, and any of your family’s prescription medications Emergency tools, including a battery-powered radio, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries. An extra set of car keys, cash and coins, and copies of important papers and identification. Sanitation and hygiene supplies. Special items for family members with special needs, such as infants and the elderly.

• Also, it’s important to make sure you have plenty of fuel in your car, your cell phone is charged, and that you take care of your pets. A generator is also a wise investment – not just for hurricane season, but for winter storms as well. Again, there’s seldom a time to be alarmist –- especially if you take the appropriate steps to prepare yourself for the worst well in advance.

Upcoming Municipal Meetings Newport

Newport Regional School District Planning Committee - Sept. 2, at 8:30 a.m.

Middletown

Technical Review Committee - Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. – Town Hall Library Board of Trustees - Sept. 1, at 6 p.m. Beach Commission - Sept. 8, at 4:30 p.m. Please note that some meetings added after press time may not appear above. For the latest upcoming meetings schedules, visit SOS.RI.Gov, or visit Newport-Now.com for meeting announcements.

FOR THE RECORD This week, 15,500 copies of Newport This Week were printed and distributed at 300 locations in Newport, Middletown, and Jamestown. New Distribution locations this week include: Queenie’s Cakes and Confections, Thames Street, Newport; Beach House Newport, West Main Road, Middletown; and East Bay B&B in Jamestown

A juvenile Great Blue Heron sits perched at the edge of a jetty not far from East Ferry in Jamestown last week. Aquidneck Island and Jamestown are currently playing host to a wide variety of migrating and fledgling birds. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)

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State Water Committee Run Amok By Bill Falcone The RI Water Resources Board’s Water Allocation Committee, chaired by Harold Ward, is being led in a direction contrary to the best interests of the people of our state. This is occurring with the blessing of the Board Chairman William Penn and to the chagrin of many other members of the Board who represent our State’s water supply and agricultural communities. In 2009, the RI General Assembly amended water allocation legislation that was originally passed in the late 1990’s. Senator Susan Sosnowski of Washington County was the guiding force in amending the legislation, and the outcome produced a fair and balanced mechanism for managing our State’s water resources. The legislation empowered the Board as the sole State agency responsible for water allocation issues. Ignoring the open and cooperative process by which the legislation was drafted, certain special interest groups, along with the RI Department of Environmental Management, continue to attempt to usurp the Board’s authority by using the regulatory process and the liberal interpretation of related federal laws. The shenanigans taking place within this committee and involve

ignoring competent Board employees while using special interest group members to assist the committee in developing allocation policies and regulations. It is well known that this special interest group, ironically named the Coalition for Water Security, is hostile to the public water supply and agricultural interests and wants to force its radical approach to water conservation on the customers of our public water systems and the farmers of our State. They are working toward a slow confiscation of your right to use water and the farmers need to water his crops, and are being aided by the actions of the RIDEM under the guise of water conservation. Senator Sosnowski, a South County farmer, worked diligently in.2009 to bring all interested parties to the table and passed the legislation which was agreed to by all. Much of the harsh and unreasonable language advocated for by the Coalition was deleted due to the confiscatory nature of its approach. Not happy with the outcome, the Coalition is trying to bypass the law and insert their confiscatory language within the rules and procedures now being developed as Chairman Ward and his minions manipulate the committee’s actions. Mr. Ward, with the

blessing of Board Chairman Penn, was moving at a breakneck pace to get these radical procedures passed before anyone would notice. The water supply community is questioning their actions and the farm community is up in arms at this undemocratic and socialistic approach to allocating our water. Fortunately, Senator Sosnowski acted quickly and in a letter to the Board questioned the action that they were about to take. She wisely advised the Board to begin the process anew and include all stakeholders to insure that the paying customers of Rhode Island’s 31 municipal water supply systems and the farmers are heard, and their interests considered. Please pay attention to what is about to take place. If the Coalition has its way your water bills will rise unnecessarily and RI farm products could become unaffordable for the average Rhode Islander. All this occurring under the false claim of working to conserve our water resources. Bill Falcone is the former staff director of the water resources board, past president of the Rhode Island water works association and chairman emeritus of the nationwide public projects coalition. He lives in Newport and Sarasota, FL

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Parascandola Pier Opened for Development Newport Now Staff Report

From a competitive field of nearly 325,000 students nationwide, 16-year-old Amber Rose Johnson of Providence, won the title of 2010 Poetry Out Loud National Champion at the National Finals held in Washington, D.C. in April. She spoke at a recent Suffrage celebration at Marble House.

By Florence Archambault It turned out to be a perfect day, last Thursday, for the overflow crowd that gathered at the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the passing of the Constitutional Amendment allowing women the national vote at Alva Vanderbilt Belmont’s Marble House on Bellevue Avenue. A hundred years ago, a suffrage rally had been hosted on the same back terrace of her Newport mansion. Last week’s program consisted of several speakers who read speeches given by the early suffragettes. Among them were former State Senator June Gibbs and Lt. Colonel Jayme Sutton of the Naval War College. Rhode Island’s poet laureate, Lisa Starr, read the stanzas

of Julia Ward Howe’s “Battle Hymn of the Republic” while Jim McGrath led the audience in the singing of the chorus. But the star of the show was Rhode Island teenager, Amber Rose Johnson, the 2010 winner of the national Poetry Out Loud recitation contest held recently in Washington, D.C. Her emotional rendition of Margaret Walker’s “For My People,” throughout which you could have heard a pin drop, brought her a standing ovation and many attendees were seen wiping tears from their eyes. She explained that although the poem was written for blacks, it could also have been written for the disenfranchised women who did not have the vote. Amber Rose is the great niece of Robert and Miriam Smith of Newport.

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day care for $15. If you’d like to get in touch with the Wiggle Room with any questions or to schedule a temperament test, give Maia a call at 849-0044 or email her at thewiggleroom@verizon.net. The kids are going to be out of the house soon and back on school buses and field trips, so don’t let your dog spend the day alone indoors. Sign him or her up for the Wiggle Room and know that your favorite pooch is well taken care of and happy.

NEWPORT – One of the last vestiges of Newport’s working waterfront is being opened up for development. Paul A. Leys, broker and co-owner of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty, said on Thursday that his agency has been retained to market and lease Parascandola Pier. Located just off America’s Cup and Lower Thames Street, the roughly one-acre waterfront parcel has been the longtime home of N. Parascandola & Sons, a generationsold commercial fishing outfit which has remained largely untouched while boutique hotels, timeshares, and condo developments rose around it. The property is located between the well-known Newport Yachting Center which hosts popular events like the Sunset Music Festival, the Newport International Boat Show, and Clam Chowder Cook Off; and Forty One North, a private members-only yacht club, luxury marina, restaurant and hotel. The site boasts nearly 57,900square feet, or 1.33 acres, and extensive linear footage of deep-water dock space. “This incomparable jewel is a diamond in the rough just waiting to be transformed into a marina, yacht club, residential complex, retail shops, wholesale businesses, or a complex for multiple uses,” Leys said. After decades in the family fishing business, the Parascandola family, owners of the property, have retained Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty to lease the property to prospective investors and long term proprietors on their behalf. This story originally appeared online at Newport-Now.com on Friday, Aug. 27.

SALVE, from Pg. 1 possess and consume alcohol in a mature and responsible manner inside those residence halls, and only inside those residence halls.” While alcohol will only be allowed in certain upper-classmen residence halls, this is a big step from the zero-tolerance alcohol policy the university had for years. Any student of legal age who wishes to take advantage of the new privilege must complete and sign a Residential Life Alcohol Policy Participation form with the Area Coordinator who oversees that particular residence hall. The email goes on to explain that students who sign the form, “agree to behave in accordance with University policies and procedures governing alcohol consumption on campus and appropriate student conduct.” Not only is alcohol now allowed within the assigned dorms, but for the first time, “The University will also allow all students who are of legal age the opportunity to have beer or wine at authorized University events on campus…alcohol will be limited to designated areas and offered only to those who show proper ID.”

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Steeple Project Receives Restoration Award By Ross Sinclair Cann It can be said that Newport is the “Metropolitan Museum of Architecture” because it has some of the most important works of the most important American architects who worked in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries. As Newport is graced with so many beautiful old buildings, the care and maintenance of these structures has fallen heavily upon a community that is tiny in comparison to the magnitude of cultural treasures that have been entrusted to it. First as a thriving colonial seaport, then as a Gilded Age resort, and finally as a destination for wealthy visitors and boat owners, Newport has seen successive waves of financial support and energy flow in to preserve and restore the wonderful historic structures that make up the fabric of the city. Three years ago, the Doris Duke Preservation Awards were established under the auspices of the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) to review, evaluate and honor those in the Newport Community that best represent the preservation movement. The awards are named for Doris Duke, a summer resident of Newport and once the wealthiest woman in America, who set about saving Newport’s colonial structures from neglect and demolition during the 1960’s. Seventy-one, of the more than eighty houses she and the NRF saved, are still owned and operated by the foundation to help ensure that Miss Duke’s vision of colonial architectural structures being forever preserved is maintained. A distinguished Steward Award is to be awarded to Mrs. Marion Oates Charles, a longtime personal friend and preservation collaborator of Doris Duke and the longest serving trustee of the NRF. Two Preservation Awards will be also bestowed: the first on James and Alice Ross for their painstaking restoration of McKim, Mead and White’s Berkeley House and the second to Channing Memorial Church for the restoration of the structure’s steeple and bells. The Awards are scheduled to be given on Friday, Sept. 10 at Rough Point, which was once Miss Duke’s summer house and is now the NRF’s largest property and museum. The Channing Memorial is a large Unitarian Church in the Gothic Revival style, and sits on the south side of Touro Park . It was built in 1880 to honor William Ellery Channing, who was born nearby the

location of the structure in 1780-one hundred years previously. His grandfather, William Ellery was Rhode Island’s signer of the Declaration of Independence. While the spindle turret, rusticated stone and steep gable dormers of the exterior are emblematic of the Gothic Revival style that was particularly favored for church design during the middle and later part of the 19th century, the interior is much more open and serene than is typical of the medieval inspired structures like St. Mary’s Church, which is located just blocks away. The stained wood beams, that spring like saplings to hold the weight of the roof and geometrically painted stucco walls, are more typical of the English Arts and Crafts Movement, which was one style that helped comprise the “Victorian Period” of architecture (bracketed by the enthronement of Queen Victorian in 1837 and her death in 1901). Also of note in the interior is the stained glass, which includes a masterful example of the sometime Newporter John La Farge, whose work was in demand by churches and art collectors up and down the East Coast during the last part of the nineteenth century. The bas relief Memorial Medallion was made by Augustus Saint Gaudens, who was the leading American sculptor of the day, is also wonderful to see. The project that the Channing Memorial Church is being honored for is the restoration of the stone

Channing Memorial Church was built in 1880 to honor William Ellery Channing, whose grandfather William Ellery was Rhode Island’s signer of the Declaration of Independence. (Photo by Kirby Varacalli)

TO GO: WHAT: Newport Restoration Foundation Preservation Awards WHERE: Rough Point, 580 Bellevue Ave. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. INFO: 849- 7300 or NewportRestoration.org.

tower, which had become structurally unstable due to the passage of time and lack of funds for maintenance. The bells had ceased to be rung in 2001 for fear of structural damage. As part of the process, nearly 45 feet of stone tower was disassembled with each stone being carefully labeled. New structure and waterproofing was integrated as the stones were carefully rebuilt, with new stones to match the old being incorporated where necessary. The project cost approximately $1.2 Million with a third coming from foundations, a third for a Save America’s Treasures grant and the

last third coming from individual donors and the congregation. On Jan. 1, 2010 the nine original bells that had been sent to the Netherlands to be re-tuned by a process of computer controlled lathing and one new bell were rehung in the fully renovated bell tower and were used that day to ring in the New Year! Whether resetting stone blocks by hand or using computer technology to precisely modify bronze bells so that they sound better than ever before, historic preservation is a challenging (and often expensive) business. It is only right to honor the individ-

Stained glass by John La Farge adds color accents to the stucco walls of the church’s interior. (Photo by Ross Sinclair Cann) uals and communities of people that take on this daunting task so that we can continue to enjoy the architectural treasures of generations past. It is hoped that you can attend the award event, or if not, enjoy the sight of the restored stee-

ple and the sound of the bells that once again ring out on Sundays and for important occasions. Ross Sinclair Cann, AIA, LEED AP, is an historian, educator and practicing architect living and working in Newport.

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Eating the Wrong Fruits Can Be Worse Than Eating None at All An apple a day just doesn’t cut it anymore, and too many apples could make you fat. That’s the advice of Iva Young, a nutritional expert who warns that the wrong kinds of fruits can actually do more harm than good. “We really should be smart about the fruits we consume,” said Young, author of “Healthy Mom” (www. ivayoung.com). “After all, remember that fruits are very similar to breads, pastas, rice, and other high carbohydrate-rich foods in that fruits are high in carbs. That is one reason why we should only consume a certain amount, and choose the fruits that are lower in sugar. If you pick the right fruits and eat the proper portions, then you will give your body what it needs and it will benefit greatly from your efforts.” So, which fruits offer the biggest health boost? Young named the following fruits, all of which are comparatively low in sugar, as her top five: n Raspberries – an excellent source of fiber, offering 30 percent of our recommended daily value, 8 grams per serving. Raspberries are also a rich source of vitamin C, with about 50 percent of our daily value. In addition, they are a rich source of manganese, delivering 60 percent of what we should have each day. Raspberries rank near the top of all fruits for antioxidant strength and contain many anti-disease prop-

erties if consumed regularly, helping to fight against inflammation, chronic pain, cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, allergies, agerelated cognitive decline and eyesight degeneration associated with aging. n Blackberries – notable for their high nutritional contents of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folic acid, and manganese. Blackberries are well-ranked for having strong antioxidant levels, and they also contain copious amounts of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. n Kiwi – a rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K, which is a natural blood thinner. It’s also a good source of potassium, just slightly less than that of a banana. Potassium is one of those nutrients that’s absolutely essential for heart health, yet many people don’t get nearly enough. Kiwi also delivers a mild laxative effect, possibly because of the high level of dietary fiber. n Strawberries – low in calories compared to many other fruits, and

are a good source of fiber. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids, promoting lots of antioxidant activity in the body. n Oranges – an excellent source of vitamin A and C, along with powerful antioxidants. Oranges also provide a good source of fiber when the pulp is consumed. The white pith of the orange also contains flavonoids, and some doctors are even using extracts from the pith to help fight certain types of cancer. Young, who holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and health promotion from California Polytechnic University, states, “Sugar is also something that you should keep your eye on, because it affects the health of your teeth and the functioning of your hormones, specifically leptin.” She adds, “Leptin is the important hormone responsible for telling the body that you should stop eating. With excess amounts of sugar in your body, the amount of leptin is diminished, which causes you to overeat. Excess sugar also has been known to cause intestinal issues increasing the chances of bloating, which causes your stomach to stick out and look like you have extra fat. That’s how consuming too many sugar-rich fruits can actually make you look fat, and make you feel less healthy than if you didn’t eat any fruits at all.”

Make the Most of Your Visit to the Doctor In the past, the conversation that went along with your visit to the doctor was pretty lopsided. He talked and you listened. Thankfully, times have changed and there is more communication between the doctor and the patient. To get the most out of your doctor’s visit, make a plan. Your time may be limited, so here are some hints to preparing for your visit. Make a list of all the current medications you are taking (name, dosage and how often it is taken). Be sure to include over-the-counter medications, vitamin or mineral supplements. Write a list of the questions you want to ask. Be sure that you understand what your

doctor is talking about. If you don’t know what certain medical terms mean, in layman’s terms, ask. Review information about medications when you pick it up at the pharmacy. This next hint might seem basic, but tell the doctor exactly how you are feeling. A physician cannot judge the impact of your treatment or medication without knowing what’s going on with you. The last “writing it down to make sure that I remember list,” hint will help to maintain a clear and concise medical history-for both you and your doctor. Make notes during your visit to the doctor. You may want to enlist a family mem-

ber or friend to go to the doctor with you so that you can devote all of your attention to the conversation. The National Institute on Health has posted a “Frequently Asked Questions” guide on its web page. Go to www.NIHSeniorHealth.gov. Scroll down to the alphabetical list of topics and select the letter “T”. This will lead you to the “Talking with Your Doctor” link. Questions for Rhode Island Senior Beat may be mailed to the Rhode Island Department of Elderly Affairs, John O. Pastore Center, 74 West Road2nd floor, Cranston, RI 02920. Questions can also be e-mailed to lgrimaldi@dea.ri.gov.

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02840 Talented Females Feted at Summer Parties

Tom and Trina Weschler and Bill Buell

Peter Tea and Laura Flynn

Eileen and Roger Warburton

By Virginia Treherne-Thomas “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened” — Dr. Seuss Brace yourselves’, cuz it’s bye-bye movies on Washington Square at the old Opera House Cinemas, tenants there for over 30 years, and say hello to our very own Lincoln Center. Let the renovation and restoration begin. This building is being turned into a 670 seat first class performing art center, and when it happens, no doubt, it will contribute to a new quality of life in Washington Square, re-creating what was once the cultural heart of Newport. Stefani Hulitar hosted a lively fund-raiser last Thursday night at her house on Indian Avenue for this Opera House Theater Restoration Project and lots of folks attended to rally ‘round the project. Scott Mohon, executive director of the organization, spoke passionately and eloquently about how this project, a lively center for culture, the arts, education and civic interaction can be a catalyst towards an economic boom that will infuse our

community. Cast members from Trinity Rep, who hope to bring a summer season to the center, were there to sing some songs from their upcoming musical “Cabaret.” It was a festive evening. On the same evening, congratulations were in order for a beautiful book created by Kate Gubelmann and Bettie Pardee. Hosted at the Prince’s house on Hazard Road, these two talented women were celebrated with a book signing of their exquisite re-publication of the tome “Newport in Flower.” A photographic archive of glass slides depicting early- 20th century American gardens, this book is a treasured collection of these slides, originally done by hand, and now reproduced by computer. The Redwood Library and Athenaeum hosted a special, 20th Anniversary Garden party of its own on Sunday honoring the departing Cheryl Helms, who has cared for this institution for many years, and celebrating the Pope Allee Gardens. The Ruth Buchanan Summer House, designed by Peter Harrison in 1766, and origi-

nally on the grounds of the Abraham Redwood’s country house in Portsmouth now sits proudly on the Redwood grounds. Presented to the library in 1917 by Bradford Norman, this summer house was the focal point for the garden designed by John Russell Pope in 1934. In July 2007, it was dedicated to Ruth Buchanan and on Sunday the beautiful gardens, inspired by the original John Russell Poe design, were unveiled, all of it made possible by the generosity of the Hamilton Family Foundation and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation. Summer is nearing it’s end, so celebrate the warm outdoors at “Art on the Lawn” Sept. 4 & 5 at the Newport Art Museum and “Nature and Nature,” an exhibition at Spring Bull Gallery with a reception on Saturday, Sept. 4, where the works of two generations of women artists explore the nurturing relationships of artists and the beauty of nature. And kudos to the lovely Laura Flynn and the fifth anniversary of her boutique, Laura Jean Denim Shop.

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Raising Funds to Raise a Curtain A cocktail reception at the home of Stefani Hulitar, to benefit The Opera House Theater Restoration Project featured a special performance by cast members of Trinity Repertory Company from the upcoming production of Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot.”

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A Favorite back-to-school treat: Peanut Butter By Portia Little Back-to-school time conjures up memories of that favorite staple food, peanut butter. Who can forget PB&J sandwiches tucked into lunch boxes-the delights of nutty peanut butter and purple Concord grape jelly oozing out between the bread? Comfort food treats include those criss-cross cookies to munch along with some milk, peanut butter spread on saltines with marshmallow fluff, and some more offbeat combos such as peanut butter and bananas, and peanut butter and bacon. Creamy or chunky? Creamy seems to have the nod, with white bread most preferred for sandwiches. We conducted an informal survey, asking folks how they enjoy peanut butter. The results: n Straight from the jar n Scooped with green apple slices n With chocolate, including those peanut butter cup candies n Spread with honey on biscuits n As the “only remedy for hiccups” If you collect trivia, here’s some on peanut butter: Americans eat three pounds of peanut butter per person every year. That’s about 700 million pounds total, or enough to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon. Here are a few delicious ways to enjoy this popular spread.

Peanut Butter Popcorn

1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 cups raisins 4 quarts popcorn Salt to taste Melt butter with peanut butter in saucepan. Stir in raisins. Pour over popcorn and toss lightly. Add salt to taste. Makes 4-1/2 quarts.

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Peanut Butter Bars

1 stick butter 1/2 cup peanut butter 1-1/2 cups sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup self-rising flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter or cooking-spray 13x9-inch pan. Melt butter and peanut butter together. Mix in remaining ingredients until thoroughly combined. Pour into baking pan; bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Makes 16-20 servings

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

1 cup chunky peanut butter 1 large egg 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Mix together peanut butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla. Roll dough into balls (about 1-inch) and place on cookie sheet 1 inch apart. With fork dipped in sugar, press down on cookie balls to flatten slightly and make cross hatch marks. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cookies will look slightly underdone and will be very fragile. Remove pan from oven; let cookies cool on pan, then remove carefully.

Easy Rice Cereal Peanut Butter Balls

3 cups crispy rice cereal 1 cup extra crunchy peanut butter 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 7-ounce jar marshmallow fluff

Line baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Combine cereal, peanut butter, and peanut butter chips in large bowl; toss to coat. Add marshmallow fluff and toss together well. Scoop out mixture into approximately 1-1/2-inch balls. Place on baking sheet. Keep in fridge about 1 hour or until firm. Makes 36 pieces. Portia Little is the author of theme gift cookbooks, including Bread Pudding Bliss; The Easy Vegetarian; New England Seashore Recipes & Rhyme; Lusty Limericks & Luscious Desserts; Finger Lakes Food, Fact & Fancy; and Recipes, Roses & Rhyme. Her blog is Bread Pudding All Day Every Day, and her website, www. portialittle.com.

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Celebrate All Things Irish this Labor Day NEWPORT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; If, by some stroke of absurdly bad luck you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made it down to the Newport Yachting Center for any of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown festivals, this weekend is one of your last chances to do so before the fall settles in. And while Earl may be threatening, the promise of the Newport Waterfront Irish Festival has us thinking that the luck of the Celts could be with us for this last gasp of summer weekend. Now in its 13th year, the Newport Waterfront Irish Festival has quickly become a favorite of the summer festival lineup. Featuring more than 100 performers and exhibitors performing on five stages the three-day long festival is an unabashed celebration of Irish music, food, culture and history. This year, a diverse list of musical headliners are scheduled for the outdoor-tented event, including Eileen Ivers, The Elders, Shana Morrison, Calley McGrane and the Exiles, The Makem and Spain Brothers, The Glengarry Bhoys, Town Pants, the Screaming Orphans, and Pendragon. Now one of the largest festivals of its kind in the country, the festival will feature five stages of continuous live music, song and step dancing, including a covered Main Stage concert venue complete with 400 seats. Attendees will also find a Culture and Theater Tent featuring Irish step dancers and North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere Celtic comedy act, the Tartan Terrors, who are best known for taking traditional Celtic music and dance, mixing it with rock â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; roll and blending in their own unique Scottish comedy. Attendees will also be able to Pour Your Own Pint, and receive pointers from the Guinness ambassadors on how to ensure the perfect two-part pour while settling the pint and shaping a good luck shamrock. But whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pint without some sustenance? Assorted offerings of traditional Irish pub fare, including bangers & mash, fish & chips, corned beef dinner, shepherdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pie and spiral potatoes, or a dozen cold-water oysters at the Hemenwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raw Bar. For a pick-me-up, seek out the new Bushmills and Baileys Irish Coffee Bar. For the shoppers in the crowd, imported and domestic crafts and goods ranging from apparel and customized pub art to family histories and kilts will be found at the Irish Marketplace. The wee ones will enjoy the Rainbowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End KidSTOP which will offer families time to explore and take away Irish-themed arts and crafts including a top hat or stepdancerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s headdress, a magic Shamrock or a Celtic maze rubbing. And several Irish Wolfhounds, known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;King of the Dogsâ&#x20AC;?, will be back by popular demand courtesy of the Irish Wolfhound Association of New England. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once again we have a star-studded line up of musicians from across the pond, a large indoor stage and authentic food to keep all those Irish eyes smiling,â&#x20AC;? said Michele Palmieri, General Manager of the Newport Yachting Center. Palmieri added that every adult who buys a ticket to the festival has the opportunity to enter to win a Trip for Two to Ireland courtesy of Tenon Tours. The immersion tour includes round-trip airfare and five nights of premier hotel accommodations. The gates will open at noon each day and close at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Ticket prices for Saturday and Sunday are $20/$17 in advance and $17/$14 in advance on Monday. For the first time the Festival will also be offering a 3-Day Weekender Pass for $35 (advance only). Discounted prices end one week prior to the event, however, on Monday college students who present a valid college student ID at the box office will still receive a discounted ticket of $12. The Festival is FREE for children under the age of 12 as long as an adult accompanies them. Tickets can be ordered on-line at www.newportwaterfrontevents. com by using the ClicknPrint ticketing system which offers the benefit of â&#x20AC;&#x153;at homeâ&#x20AC;? ticket printing. In addition, those interested in tickets can call the Newport Yachting Center Box Office at (401) 846-1600, which is also open for walk-up sales seven days a week.

Sun Beams and Rain, Middletown, 1919, Oil on canvas, 18 x 22 inches, Signed, lower right, George Bellows (1882-1925) is part of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Historic New Englandâ&#x20AC;? exhibition at the William Vareika Fine Arts Ltd, 212 Bellevue Ave. The exhibit will be on display until Nov. 14. Sales from the show will benefit the Historic New England organization, which is celebrating its centennial year. They own 36 properties including four in Rhode Island. For more information contact the gallery at 849-6149 or www.vareikafinearts.com

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Where to Find Musical Entertainment Wednesday, September 1 Fastnet Pub – Dogie & the Cowpie Poachers, 10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Newport Blues Café – Mellow Mood / The Rudeness, 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. One Pelham East – Christ Gauthier, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Rhino Bar – Rhyme Culture, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Sardella’s – Dick Lupino & Friends, 7:30 – 10 p.m. Thursday, September 2 Buskers – Stoney Jack, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. One Pelham East – Blockhead, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Perro Salado – Honky Tonk Knights Rhino Bar – Hot Like Fire, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Friday, September 3 Dockside – Those Guys, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. LaForge – Dave Manuel, 6 p.m. Newport Blues Café – World Premier Band, 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Newport Grand – Russ Peterson, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. One Pelham East – Fast Times, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Rhino Bar – Felix Brown, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Rhumbline – Lois Vaughan, 6:30 – 10 p.m. The Chanler – Dick Lupino & Friends, 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, September 4 Dockside – Never in Vegas, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Greenvale Vineyards – Dick Lupino & Friends, 1 – 4 p.m. Newport Beach Hotel – Peter Piltz, 4 – 6:30 p.m. Newport Blues Café – Separate Ways, 9:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Newport Grand – Knuckleheads, 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. One Pelham East – Couzin Eddy, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Rhino Bar – Zoom, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Rhumbline – Joe Parillo, 6:30 – 10 p.m. Sunday, September 5 Castle Hill Inn – Dick Lupino & Friends, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

The last “Hurrah” is here. The end of summer and Labor Day weekend is on its way to Newport. With that brings one final push of weekend visitors, perhaps more than any other weekend. Besides backyard barbecues, laying out at the beach, and waterfront cocktails, this weekend spells out one thing: traffic. In no particular order, here are the top five traffic lights in Newport that cause the most back-ups, take the longest to turn green, are the most difficult at which to turn left, and leave the poor driver pulling their hair out. Van Zandt and Farewell: Welcome to Newport! The first light off of the bridge off-ramp gives visitors and residents a sneak peek of the traffic woes that lie ahead. Once you finally make it through this light, passengers are given plenty of reading material, because you are going slow enough to be reading the headstones in the graveyards that line both sides of the street.

Kay Street and Bellevue/ Touro: All you can really do here is sit and wait for this light to turn green. Get comfortable because it takes awhile. Take some time to admire the beautiful Hotel Viking and ponder who the heck set the timer on this light.

America’s Cup and West Marlborough by the Marriott: This light takes for-

Rhode Island Comic Throwdown Finale Seven weeks, 50 comedians, three venues, five celerity judges, and a ton of laughs, later, three comedians were declared the winners of the RI Comic Throwdown. The packed-to-capacity Gas Lamp Grille audience witnessed the competition routines of six finalists in three divisions; but the last standing was Brian Beaudoin in the professional division and winner of $700, Gary Petersen took the amateur title with winnings of $300 and Dana Cairns took the novice title. Tom C. Erb, promoter of the new summer event, is also a winner of sorts; all 12 of his semi-finalists have been invited to perform at “Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club” at Twin River Casino on Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

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Turning left at any light at Bellevue and Memorial: The two left arrows on Memorial are wicked short, and the yielding green lights on Bellevue can make this massive intersection a nightmare. Avoid this place at all costs this weekend. Our only advice is to take back streets.

Classic Yacht Regatta This Weekend Classic yacht fans rejoice! This Labor Day weekend marks the 31st Annual Museum of Yachting Classic Yacht Regatta sponsored by Panerai and presented by Land Rover. The regatta kicks off Friday night, Sept. 3, with Panerai’s festive opening night celebration at the Museum of Yachting, followed by two days of racing run by organizing authority Sail Newport and the event’s traditional Classic Yacht Parade on Sunday morning. Stay tuned to Newport-Now.com for updates throughout the weekend. Sailing is, as always, subject to conditions.

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Wednesday, September 1

Aquidneck Growers Market Fresh produce, baked goods, and more, 2-6 p.m., Memorial Blvd. Feline Forum Potter League, Oliphant Lane, Middletown, Get answers to your questions about your cat’s behavior and some helpful hints about your furry feline.  Q & A format, $5 fee per family.  Pre-register with Byron at ByronD@PotterLeague.org or call 846.8276 ext. 104

Thursday, September 2

Discover Colonial Newport History Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and ruin of Newport’s diverse people. Departs at 3:30 p.m. and lasts approximately 75 minutes. Tour departs from the Museum & Shop at Brick Market. Reservations suggested, $12 per person. 841-8770 or www. newporthistory.org Pocketbook Party All are invited to attend a pocketbook party fundraiser at the Community Baptist Church, 40 Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Church Annex from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Island Farmer’s Market Fresh local foods including chowders and salsa, every Thursday through Sept. Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Rd., Middletown, 2 -6 p.m. 441-4317 for more information.

Community Bonfire Come to Sachuest Beach (Second Beach) from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. for a free community bonfire on the beach. Call 847-1993 for more information. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, 6 – 7 p.m., free, Redwood Library, 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org

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Discover Colonial Newport History Walking Tour Please see Thursday, Sept. 2 for more details Movies on the Rocks: Twilight New Moon, film begins at dusk. Picnic dinners welcome, free, Ballard Park, rated PG-13, 619-3377, www.ballardpark.org The Bit Players Newport’s award-winning comedy improve troupe, The Bit Players create on the spot laughs from audience suggestions, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, 849-3473, www.firehousetheater. org

Saturday, September 4

Newport Waterfront Irish Festival Kick up your heels and let your Irish lilt ring loud with traditional Irish step-dance, comedy routines, food and drinks, and the spirited sounds of nonstop Irish music. $20 per person, noon – 9 p.m., $35 for a three-day pass. Newport Yachting

more details. Center, 4 Commercial Wharf, buy tickets at www.newportwaterfrontevents.com Discover Colonial Newport History Walking Tour Please see Thursday, Sept. 2 for more details Tastes of the Working Waterfront History Walking Tour Learn about the sailors, merchants, and immigrants who lived and worked along Lower Thames. Tour departs at 11:30 a.m. and lasts 75 minutes. $12 per person, reservations suggested. Go to Newport Restoration Foundation Store at 415 Thames St. for more information. Or call 324-6111 or www.newporthistorytours.org 31st Annual Classic Yacht Regatta Starting at Noon, The fleet will rendezvous on the Goat Island side of the harbor and trace a route around the harbor front to the parade’s endpoint off the Museum of Yachting. Members of the public at the harbor waterfront will have an opportunity to see the fleet from shore. Common Fence Picnic Series Doors open at 7 p.m., Performer begins at 8 p.m., Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, ticket prices vary depending on the artist. For more information, visit www.commonfencemusic.org Art on the Lawn The annual juried art festival and sale from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the lawn of the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Check out www. newportartmuseum.org for more information. Arts on the Plaza Come to the Wave Statue on America’s Cup from 2 – 5 p.m. to watch local artists create their craft every Saturday. Polo Match Gates open at 4 p.m. for tailgating. Match play begins at 5 p.m., Glen Farm, Portsmouth, 847-7090. Bit Players Please see Fri., Sept. 4 for more details Aquidneck Island Growers Market 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd., Middletown

Sunday, September 5

Newport Waterfront Irish Festival $20 per person, noon – 8 p.m. Please see Saturday, Sept. 4 for

31st Annual Classic Yacht Regatta Starting at 10:30 a.m. Please see Saturday, Sept. 4 for more details. “Farewell to Summer” Easton’s Beach Party Come celebrate one last summer day at First Beach from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sand sculpture, contests, music, games and 2-for-1 specials at the snack bar. Art on the Lawn The annual juried art festival and sale from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the lawn of the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. Check out www. newportartmuseum.org for more information. Music at King Park Bring chairs or blankets and enjoy the tunes of local musicians Sunday afternoons at the King Park Gazebo on Wellington Ave from 3 – 6 p.m.. This Sunday is the last Sunday of the Festival, and it features Otis Read, Joyce Katzberg & Friends, and Paul Geremia

town, 2 -6 p.m. 441-4317 Gallery Night Explore and experience the art of Newport from 5 – 9 p.m. Held the second Tuesday of every month. Park for free during at the Newport Visitors’ Information Center at 23 America’s Cup Avenue. If you would like to begin with the uptown galleries, park for free at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Avenue.

Friday,

September 10 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards Celebrate preservation in Newport at Doris Duke’s Rough Point. This year’s event features a pacific rim theme, based on Doris Duke’s extensive travels, including a dinner buffet. Proceeds benefit the Doris Duke Fund for Historic Preservation, which supports local preservation projects through grants. 6 -8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.newportrestoration.org

September 6

Feast in the Field A four-course culinary experience paired with native wine celebrating locally produced seasonal foods in a spectacular coastal New England setting of Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth. 6 – 10 p.m. 742-5344 for more information.

Newport Jewish History Walking Tour Stroll the neighborhood where Newport’s early Jewish settlers worked side by side with their neighbors. 11:30 a.m., $12 per person, reservation required as space is limited to 20. Go to the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. or 841-8770 or www. newporthistorytours.org for more information

Secret Garden Tour The Fall walking tour of the private gardens of some of historic Newport’s most prestigious properties. All proceeds go towards enriching arts education in Rhode Island public schools. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at www.secretgardentours.org or by calling 847-0514. Turn your ticket in at Kingscote Mansion at 253 Bellevue Ave. for the start of the tour.

Monday, Newport Waterfront Irish Festival $20 per person, noon – 6 p.m. Please see Saturday, Sept. 4 for more details.

The Rec Reunion Proudly presents the Al Wilson Trio featuring Norman Jackson at the Fenner Hall Club, 15 Fenner St., Newport, from 3 – 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. For tickets and more information, contact Cynthia Robinson at 619-2999.

Wednesday, September 8

Aquidneck Growers Market Fresh produce, baked goods, and more, 2-6 p.m., Memorial Blvd.

Thursday, September 9

Island Farmer’s Market Fresh local foods including chowders and salsa, every Thursday through Sept. Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Rd., Middle-

Bit Players Please see Fri., Sept. 4 for more details

Saturday, September 11

Arts on the Plaza Come to the Wave Statue on America’s Cup from 2 – 5 p.m. to watch local artists create their craft every Saturday. Rum and Revolution History Walking Tour Stories of taverns, distillers, and rumrunners on this history walking tour. 11:30 a.m., 75 minutes, $12 per person, reservations suggested. Go to the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. or 841-8770 or www.newporthistorytours.org for more information

September 1, 2010 Newport This Week Page 17 Secret Garden Tour 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Please see Friday, Sept. 10 for more details. Common Fence Picnic Series Doors open at 7 p.m., Performer begins at 8 p.m., Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, ticket prices vary depending on the artist. For more information, visit www.commonfencemusic.org Polo Match Gates open at 4 p.m. for tailgating. Match play begins at 5 p.m., Glen Farm, Portsmouth, 847-7090. Bit Players Please see Fri., Sept. 4 for more details

Sunday, September 12

Secret Garden Tour 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Please see Friday, Sept. 10 for more details. Picnic in the Park Come to Paradise Park on the corners of Prospect and Paradise Ave. in Middletown for a picnic at the historic Boyd’s Windmill from noon – 4 p.m. Free and tons of family fun activities for all ages.

Gallery Shows & Artist Openings Arnold Art Now featuring the works of Jeremy Miranda. 210 Thames St. ,847-2273 Art on the Wharf Gallery hours are Fri. – Mon., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 846-6858 Bristol Art Gallery “ Boats, Bikes & Babes” an exhibit of works by our newest featured artist John Guillemette. Opening reception on Saturday, Sept. 4 from 4 - 7 p.m. Show runs till Oct. 1. 423 Hope St. Bristol, 396-9699 www. bristolartgallery.net Gallery Hours: Tues. - Thurs. 11am to 5pm / Fri. - Sat. 11am to 6pm / Sunday 11am to 4pm / closed Mondays Cadeaux du Monde 26 Mary St., 848-0550, www.cadeauxdumonde.com DeBlois Gallery “The Devil is in the Details” opening reception Sat. Sept. 4 from 5 to 7pm, 26th anniversary show until September 29. Gallery hours are Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977,

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Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www. didisuydam.com. Opening night of Newport artist David Barnes

International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Discover the history of tennis through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art and video, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., free for kids under 16 , 849-3990; www.tennisfame.com Marble House Open daily, 596 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www. newportmansions.org

Isherwood Gallery Show through Sept. 19 “Summer in Newport,”Gallery hours are Wed.-Sat., 38 Bellevue Ave., 6992276, www.isherwoodgallery.com Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Timothy Ohliger show through October 2. 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 Newport Potters Guild Allison Randall’s show, “Evidence of Use,” will run through Sept. 7. 302 Thames St., 619-4880, www. newportpottersguild.com Reel Gallery 94 William St., 484-7535, www. reelgallery.com Sheldon Fine Art Gallery is open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030. Spring Bull 20th anniversary show openz Aug. 31. Gallery open daily noon-5 p.m., 55 Bellevue Avenue, 849-9166, www.springbullgallery.com Victorine Contemporary Art 192 Thames St., 835-1920, www. victorineart.com

Mansions, Museums and Historic Sites Belcourt Castle A Gilded Age mansion, guided tours, evening ghost tours, reservations recommended, 657 Bellevue Ave., 846-0669, www.belcourtcastle.com The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Chateau-sur-Mer Open daily, 474 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org The Elms Open daily, 367 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Fort Adams Largest coastal fortification in the United States, an engineering and architectural masterpiece. “History you can touch”. hourly tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (weather permitting) 841-0707, 90 Fort Adams Drive,

Museum of Newport History Exhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolution and its emergence as a Gilded Age resort, open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 Thames St., 841-8770, www.newporthistorical.org National Museum of American Illustration Original artworks from the Golden Age of Illustration in a historic Gilded Age mansion, 492 Bellevue Ave., 851-8949, ext. 18, www.americanillustration.org Naval War College Museum Permanent exhibits on the Navy in the Narragansett Bay area, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. weekdays, free and open to the public, visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; 841-2101 Newport Art Museum Permanent collection of contemporary and historic works, open daily, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org Ochre Court One of Newport’s first “summer cottages” built in 1892, now Salve Regina University’s administration building, ground floor open Monday thu Friday, 9-4 p.m. Prescott Farm Restored 1812 windmill, guided tours, Rte. 114, West Main Rd., Middletown, 847-6230, www.newportrestoration.org Rosecliff Open daily, 548 Bellevue Avenue, 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Redwood Library The nation’s oldest library, c 1748, 50 Bellevue Avenue, free, donations always welcome, 847-0292; www.redwoodlibrary.org Rough Point Doris Duke’s oceanfront estate, 680 Bellevue Avenue, 847-8344, www.newportrestoration.org Whitehall Museum House Berkely Road, Middletown, open Tuesday-Sunday

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RECENT DEATHS Beverly A. (Novick) Andrea, 80, of Middletown, died Aug. 28, 2010 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Samuel Novick and William Andrea. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at St. Barnabas Church, Portsmouth. Donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals. William L. Carberry, Jr., 85, of Portsmouth, died peacefully on Aug. 25, 2010. He was the husband of Marie F. (Gaudette) Carberry. Mr. Carberry was a teacher in the Portsmouth School system prior to becoming the principal of the Fort Butts School and Portsmouth High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Aug.28, at St. Anthony’s Church, Portsmouth. Donations in his memory may be made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth. Ruth Locknane Hand, 93, of Middletown, died peacefully on Aug. 28, 2010. She was the wife of the late Edwin Hand. Her funeral will be private. Marie A. (Neibert) Jacobs, 87, of Newport, died Aug. 26, 2010 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Daniel G. Jacobs. A student in the U.S. Nurses Cadet Corp during WWII, she was a private duty RN and former staff nurse at Forest Farm Health Care Center in Middletown. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Sept. 1 at St. Joseph Church, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph / St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, 5 Mann Ave., Newport,

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Volunteers Wanted for City Workgroup Michael J. T. Kivlehan, 66, of Newport, died Aug. 22, 2010 at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed for 25 years by TJ Brown as a crew leader/landscaper. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Aug. 27, at St. Mary’s Church, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the Ancient Order of Hibernians Building Fund, 2 Wellington Ave., Newport. Deborah Ann White, 43, of Newport, died Aug. 23, 2010 at Newport Hospital. She was a teacher at Head Start for 17 years. Donations in her memory may be made to Head Start –East Bay Community Action Program, 8 John H. Chafee Blvd., Newport.

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The City of Newport is forming a Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Program Stakeholder Workgroup to advise the City on the CSO Program activities as well assist with the Program’s public outreach efforts. CSO Program Stakeholder Workgroup Mission Statement: To review proposed plans and projects for the CSO Program and provide recommendations to the City about the potential benefits and impacts of proposed plans and projects to City businesses and residents. And, to share CSO Program plans and project information within each stakeholder’s organization to aid the City in its efforts to communicate CSO Program information. To support the CSO Program’s public education efforts through participation in CSO Program public education activities. The workgroup will be comprised of representatives from many groups and organizations including: Ad-Hoc Wastewater & Stormwater Committee, Naval Station Newport, Alliance for a Livable Newport, Newport County Chamber of Commerce, Beach Commission, Newport County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (NCCVB), Newport Harbor Master, City Council Liason, RIDEM & EPA, City of Newport Resident-at-Large (2), Save the Bay, City Planning & Public Services Departments and Town of Middletown. The City is soliciting interest in participation on the Workgroup from City of Newport residents or business representatives and persons from the marine and fishing industries. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, including a letter from the represented industry, if applicable, by Sept. 10 to Julia Forgue, P.E., Director of Utilities, 70 Halsey St. Newport.

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Across Down 1. Leaf gatherer 1. Seized vehicles 6. Country way 2. Lei bearer’s greeting 10. E-ads, e.g. 3. Comics punch 14. Please no end 4. Hot time in MontrÃ©al 15. Like sore muscles 5. Stays 16. Flag holder 6. Mailing supplies 17. Ride for Alexander? 7. Battery fluid 19. Feels regret over 8. Flyers’ org. 20. “So that’s it!” 9. Ophthalmologist’s prescription 21. Like many cheeses 10. Binge 22. Soak 11. Dessert for Ezra? 24. Timber processing site 12. One of the Baldwins 26. Siamese or Persian 13. Fit well 27. Kids’ cone contents, usually 18. Look at boldly 29. Crow’s cry 23. Employees with samples 32. Presents 25. Speck of dust 35. Uses the knocker 26. Gravy holder 36. Cannes companion 28. Party paper 37. 4,840 square yards 30. “Famous” entrepreneur Wally 38. This puzzle’s theme 31. Lead-in for acre or cracker 40. WBA decisions 32. Jacks, e.g. 41. Word heard in a herd 33. Desktop graphic 42. 50-and-over org. 34. Snack for Robert? 43. “Angels Along the Way” autobi- 38. Setting for a 1964 Rod Steiger ographer Della classic 44. Nav. Academy grad 39. Mine extracts 45. Climbing legume 40. Afternoon affairs 48. Many new drivers 42. Out of port 50. Gallery event 43. Does a second draft 54. Army attack helicopters 46. Cheap and showy 56. On vacation 47. Ask for divine guidance 57. Feathery scarf 49. Reason to recalculate 58. Wild animal home 51. Subside 59. Seedling for Thomas? 52. Solitary one 62. “Beetle Bailey” bulldog 53. Gobbled up 63. Smell 54. Lump of dirt 64. First name in cosmetics 55. Like Cheerios 65. Easter egg colorer 56. Presley’s middle name 66. Small horse 60. Hue and cry 67. Back on the ocean 61. WWII transport Answers on page 21

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REEL REPORT

Surface Action For Bass, Blues Is On, Again By Capt. Tim Flaherty The nor’easter on Sunday the 22nd brought us strong winds and rainy weather, keeping many anglers and their vessels at dockside. On Wednesday the 25th, the storm pulled away, providing improved weather conditions that had fishing boats back on Narragansett Bay and RI Sound, in droves, but only to contend with plenty of foam and drifting seaweed over the reefs. Water clarity remained poor until the winds shifted into the northwest on Thursday the 26th, which cleaned up the bay as well as the sound. With the improvement in water clarity, the fishing improved. Large Bluefish and Striped Bass were working the ocean side and in the lower bay last week, while some schools have moved up the bay in search of baitfish, large pods of which have begun to migrate down the bay providing food for these hungry blues and bass. The resulting surface action has been reported from Bishop Rock Shoal to the Pell Bridge. On Friday the 27th, we spotted many birds working large bait pods out in front from Seal Ledge to Graves Point. We have not seen this kind of activity since May. Bass continue to be taken in their haunts in the lower bay along the east sides of Jamestown, Rose Island and Gull Rocks near the Pell Bridge. The 2A buoy and Seal Ledge produced school bass this week for those trolling surge-tube and worm. The bigger bass were taken by anglers drifting the drop offs with live eels and live scup. Chunking is still producing fish at the reefs, but large schools of scup continue to ravage baits meant for stripers. With favorable northwesterly breezes and excellent water clarity, black sea bass fishing remains excellent. Our guests caught many sea bass up to 4lbs and when the contents of their stomachs were examined, tiny lobsters were discovered. Fluke fishing is still slow, but some are still being taken in the deeper waters at the mouth of the bay and south of Elbow Ledge. Scup fishing remains excellent providing great action for anglers, young and old ,from boats and from shore. Great White shark reports continue to trickle in. The most recent sighting was reported by an Arizona tourist in Truro on The Cape. According to the Cape Cod Times last weekend, Terres Carena witnessed a Great White attacking a seal close

The Carlsons, visiting from New Jersey, made “hay on the bay” with blues, stripers, sea bass and scup during a Saturday August 28 excursion out of Newport. (Top: Mat & Diane Carlson and their children, Emory, Annika and Alexa.) to shore near Race Point Beach. She succeeded in taking several photographs of the action. Officials expressed confidence in the witness and alerted swimmers to the hazard. Earlier this summer, Cape Cod officials closed five miles of beach in Chatham near South Beach after a spotter plane reported three Great Whites near shore where bathers were present. On July 31st the Boston Herald reported that marine biologists tagged a 12-foot Great White with an electronic device at the entrance to Chatham Harbor, enabling them to track the predator’s movements via satellite. Little is known about the habits of these noble beasts of the deep and increased tagging will aid data collection by scientists in future research efforts. Some serious anglers from New Jersey visited us this on August 28th. The Carlson family’s crew of five buzzed with excitement as they walked down our dock to load their gear. Our first stop was a deep hole near West Cove. Mate Fred Lohrum rigged baits and dropped them down into the deep. Two seconds passed when Alexa yelled, “fish on,” with her rod bent over the side. Whatever was on the other end of her line was threatening to remove the rod from Alexa’s grip, until her

dad came to the rescue. We then quickly put a gimbel belt on Alexa to help her steady the rod and with a little help she began to make progress on bringing home the beast. The battle continued for over ten minutes as we drifted down the bay. A vessel stopped to watch the struggle. The fish surfaced and jumped and dove again. It was a ledgemonster blue. With a confident swipe of the net, the fish was landed to cheers from the spectators. On the next drift, Alexa’s twin sister, Annika took hold of a rod. Soon after, she hooked into a ledgemonster, as well. The battle was long and hard but Annika prevailed and the fish was in the box. The crew wanted to try for some striped bass, black sea bass and scup, next. We anchored and baited all the rods. It was not long before scup were flying into the boat. Sea Bass showed up soon enough and provided extra thrills with their powerful broad tails. After another hour passed, the striper bite began. The father, Mat, hooked into and landed a 30-inch bass on 10 lb-test line. Emory and Diane got into the action both landing jumbo sea bass. Three hours later, the fish box was brimming with over one hundred pounds of fish. Congratulations to the Carlson fishing Team. Tight lines!

NATURE

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Good Dirt” from the Aquidneck Land Trust The Aquidneck Land Trust’s (“ALT”) campaign to save Wicks Nursery received a major boost when the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (“USDA/NRCS”) awarded $1 million to this important conservation project. The Wicks family signed an Option Agreement with ALT that will give them nine months to raise the necessary monies to purchase a $2 million perpetual Conservation Easement on almost 40 acres of the farm located off East Main Road on Moitoza Lane in Portsmouth. Wicks Nursery has been under constant development threats the last few years, including a proposal in 2008 to convert the farm into an 108-lot subdivision that would have put immense pressures on Aquidneck Island’s already burdened in-

frastructure and limited natural resources in the form of increased traffic and air quality degradation, public school demands, trash and waste disposal issues, storm water runoff problems, etc. The Option Agreement was reached despite new development offers this year. The Wicks Nursery is important and strategic from a conservation perspective. The property is contiguous with a number of other previously conserved parcels within ALT’s Center Island Greenway thereby building upon and enhancing this past conservation work. The parcel is also the last major undeveloped and unprotected property within the Sisson Pond Watershed. This open space land provides a natural buffer that helps protect this important Aquidneck Island water reservoir from harmful runoff. The land has been ac-

tively farmed for generations and is located next to other agricultural lands, many of which are conserved, thereby ensuring a critical mass of arable land in this area to sustain agricultural activities into the future.

Walking: And Along Came Mary By Jack Kelly One of the most enjoyable aspects of living on Aquidneck Island is the close proximity of so many open and naturally beautiful spaces. For Islanders and visitors, many of these areas are just a short trip from the front door. These remarkable places are refuges of peace for those who seek them. Wonderful experiences and memories lie ahead within their boundaries, for those who venture there. They serve as a type of tonic, rejuvenating one’s spirit after a long day, week, or month. Depending on the time of year, there is a cast of hundreds waiting to entertain your senses. Sights and sounds permeate the air, enhancing the experience. It is easy to get lost in quiet contemplation, while recognizing your connection with nature. The stress of every day life can be swept away in a field of wildflowers or, under a canopied trail or on a stretch of sandy beach. All it takes is finding the right place. Three years ago, I met Mary. Mary’s favorite place on the island is a small strip of stony beach, exposed by low tide, on the west side of the pier at Fort Adams State Park. On that particular day, I was at the pier taking pictures of passing marine craft as they entered and exited Newport Harbor. Mary was busy scouring the area for bits

Potential Bird Migration through our area: Last week of August, first week of September. n Merlin Falcons n Peregrine Falcons n Sharp Shinned Hawks n Chimney Swifts n Swallows (Many types staging at Second Beach.) n Warblers (Many types) Shorebird migration continues, but slows down. This year’s migration seems to be early by a week or two due to the early warm spring.

Always be on the lookout for early arrivals and departures: n Pied-billed Grebes n Common Loons n Green-winged Teals n American Widgeons n Black Ducks n Mallards Check www.RIBIRDS.org for the latest information.

of sea glass, small whelk, and auger shells. As she picked each of these items up off the beach, I could see her lips moving. Mary saw me looking at her and said, “I guess you’re wondering what an old woman is

doing talking to herself.” I was embarrassed. Mary nonplussed, continued, “I make gifts for my children’s and grandchildren’s homes. I say a silent prayer for each one of the pieces I use, and when I put the gifts together, they are a blend of my prayers and my love for my family.” I was moved by Mary’s devotion and told her so. We conversed for a while, and I learned that Mary’s family is stretched all around the country, and this is her way of connecting with them on a spiritual level. She said she found comfort by the water and she hoped that comfort was transmitted, through her gifts, to her family. She also told me that she never felt alone, especially when she was near the water. In my travels around the island I have met many people like Mary. Some are seeking solace from pain and disappointment, while others seek redemption through a personal walk with their creator. It always amazes me how a simple walk can open one’s eyes and calm one’s soul. This is all part of a spiritual enrichment many find in their own contact with nature. If you’re looking for a place of peace and serenity, your choices are many. All you have to do is choose a destination and walk out the door. If approached with an open mind and heart, nature will provide the rest.

Wildlife Refuge calls for Volunteers Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge is seeking volunteers to help staff the Visitor’s Center and other positions at the Refuge. No experience necessary.

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer position, close to nature, this is the place. For details, contact Sarah Lang, USFWS, at 847-5511 or Sarah_Lang@fws.gov.

Sarah is the Volunteer Coordinator for the Sachuest Point NWR. You can also stop into the Visitor’s Center daily from 10am-4pm, except Wednesdays.

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SUP CUP SUCCESS!

Book’s Message Given in Memory of Dr. Mark P. Malkovich, III Children who attended summer camp at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center went home last week with a special momento. Each camper received a copy of David Saltzman’s popular children’s book “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle” in memory of Dr. Mark P. Malkovich, III. His son, Mark, was on hand to help distribute the books and listen while the story was read. Chris Bowie from East Greenwich High School utilizes the heartwarming story of the jester in a student leadership program which empowers youth to change the world. Bowie states, “By listening to the messages in the book, children hear that it is up to everyone of us to do something positive. It’s up to us to make a difference, it is up to us to care.” David Saltzman wrote and illustrated the book as his senior proj-

More than 90 competitors turned out on Saturday, Aug. 28 for the innaugural Coastal Urge Newport SUP Cup. With brilliant blue skies overhead and temperatures in the low 80s, you couldn’t have ordered up a better day. Plenty of locals turned out for the event, but so did some pros from as far away as California. Rhode Island is still only beginning to get into the stand-up paddleboard (SUP) game, but if Saturday’s turnout was any indicator, it could be here to stay.

ect at Yale before he died of Hodgkin’s disease shortly before his 23rd birthday in 1990. “Dr. Malkovich always supported our work to bring the uplifting message of David’s story to chil-

Rogers High School Named One of the State’s Best Rogers High School has been ranked as the fourth best public high school in the state by Rhode Island Monthly, thrusting the once struggling school into the top echelon of public schools in the state. According to the rankings, which appear this year in the annual Schools Issue of the popular magazine, Rogers joins perennial top performers Classical High School, Barrington, and East Greenwich as the top four schools in the state. Newport Public Schools Superintendent Dr. John H. Ambrogi was expectedly ebullient when reached for comment on Thursday. “We were thrilled,” he said of his reaction upon receiving news of the school’s ranking. “I think it really reflects well on the quality of programs we’re offering at Rogers.” The ranking comes less than six

months after Rogers High School Principal Patti DiCenso was named Rhode Island Principal of the Year for her efforts in leading a resurgence in Viking pride and student performance. From improved test scores, to the school’s broader array of AP courses, Ambrogi praised the strides made at Rogers in recent years, while also paying mind to the challenge of serving a wide spectrum of students. “It’s an acknowledgment that we have a diverse population and that we do a good job with the students we have,” Ambrogi said. Congratulations to the entire Rogers High School family! What a great way to start off the year. Also of note, Middletown ranked #11 on the list, while Portsmouth rounded out the top 10.

dren who needed it the most and, in fact, dedicated a children’s concert in David’s memory when his book was first published,” said Barbara Saltzman, mother of the late author.

Stevens Lands with Chafee NEWPORT – Jonathan Stevens, who until July served as the city’s first director of economic development, has been hired by the gubernatorial campaign of former Senator Lincoln Chafee. Stevens has had a longstanding personal and professional relationship with Chafee dating back to the former senator’s tenure as mayor of Warwick. Before being hired in Newport, Stevens served as the legislative director in Chafee’s Washington Senate office, the office director for his Newport office, and congressional liaison to the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.