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BEGINS Vol. 40, No. 1

THURSDAY, January 5, 2012

BORN FREE

Plans for Ellison’s Beechwood

What’s Inside

By Tom Shevlin

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Table of Contents CALENDAR 11 CLASSIFIEDS 18 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4-5 CROSSWORD 17 DINING OUT MAP 13 DINING OUT 12 EDITORIAL 6 NATURE 16 NAVY BRIEFS 9 POLICE LOG 5 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 7 RECENT DEATHS 18 SPORTS 20 WELLNESS 9 www.Newport-Now.com Twitter.com/newportnow Facebook.com/newportnow

Beechwood Revisited

Owner Larry Ellison submitted plans this week to turn one of Newport’s fabled Bellevue Avenue mansions into an art museum. The plans call for restoring the mansion and surrounding estate, including a carriage house and greenhouse, as well as landscaping the grounds in 19th century style, with gardens, paths, a stream and two ponds. Built in the 1850s, Beechwood was purchased in 1881 by William Backhouse Astor, Jr. and renovated by William Morris Hunt. Before being purchased by Ellison in 2010, the mansion was open to the public as The Astors’ Beechwood, with actors in period costume playing the roles of Astor family members, servants, and household guests. (Artist’s rendering courtesy of Northeast Collaborative Architects)

RhodySquash Program Takes Root in Newport By Meg O’Neil Since the first tryouts of roughly 50 kids at Thompson Middle School back in early October, RhodySquash, part of the National Urban Squash Education Association, has found its stride in Newport. NUSEA brings squash to inner-city areas, and invites students to dedicate themselves to a vigorous afterschool program that incorporates squash instruction, academic tutoring, mentoring, as well as community service and cultural outings – for free. The fall tryouts narrowed the team down to 13 future squash players. RhodySquash is the only program of its kind in the state, and co-founder Ross Freiman-Mendel spoke recently about just how successful the inaugural team has become. He said that due to the popular demand for the program, there is a long waiting list of middle school students who are eager to participate. He added that the team’s retention rate has remained 100 percent — a feat

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in itself considering that the team meets at the Freebody St. courts three times a week for two-hour sessions. Weeks of learning the rules of the game, and afterschool practices, paid off as the entire team competed in their first tournament, the RhodySquash RI Open, last month at St. George’s in Middletown. TMS sixth grader Jayda Rios played in the adult draw, receiving a US Squash ranking – a first for the team. According to Freidman-Mendel, ““The RhodySquash Open was an opportunity for all of the kids to play in a US Squash sanctioned event and to see professional squash at its finest.” While team performance on the court is important, it’s just as important in the classroom. During their practices, the team diAbove: Destine Booker, Jaileen Guerrero, vides up, with half spending the first hour Tre Cokrum, Jayda Rios, RhodySquash on the courts, learning techniques and co-founder Ross Freimen-Mendel, and drills, while the other half is in the proLairab Iqbal take a break from the action. gram’s tutoring center, where they can Lower Left: Mike Boughton, Kevin Vivieros, work on homework and study. When the Mitchell Ventura, and Lucas Machado hold hour is over, the two groups switch for the trophies from the 2011 RhodySquash RI remainder of practice. Open tournament at St. George’s. The program has volunteers and tutors to help with homework and practices, and gram in its first year, and the results have garreaches out into the community as well. nered attention from other squash groups in Community participation has been a vital the area. part of the success of RhodySquash, accord“The program has exceeded all of our exing to Freiman-Mendel. He said that they pectations. With a working knowledge of the have recruited volunteers to provide a 2:1 game, the team will play in more competistudent-to-teacher ratio both in the class- tive matches in the new year. The end of Janroom and on the courts. uary will witness our first ‘inter urban squash “Support and excitement from the com- match,’ when we travel to play Squashmunity continues to grow as we expand our Busters, our sister organization in Boston,” network of volunteers and donors,” he said. said Freiman-Mendel. “We’ve reached beyond the squash commuBesides the upcoming event in Boston, nity in identifying locals who are committed RhodySquash has also slated other matches to the improvement of Newport youth.” at schools in the area, including Portsmouth That’s an impressive showing for a pro- Abbey and St. George’s.

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NEWPORT – When yachtsman and Oracle CEO Larry Ellison purchased the Astor’s Beechwood two years ago, speculation swirled as to the historic manse’s fate. Would it become his summer home? A home port to use as he sailed the northeast? Or would it be a trophy home – a house built by a titan of American industry, now in the hands of another one? It appears that we now have an answer. Plans submitted to the city’s zoning department on Tuesday detail the project. Originally built in 1851 for Daniel Parrish by architect Andrew Jackson Downing and Calvin Vaux, Beechwood is one of the original grand mansions of Bellevue Avenue. It was purchased in 1881 by William Backhouse Astor Jr. and renovated by the dean of American ar-

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Committee Examines Engineering Process By Meg O’Neil NEWPORT – Hoping to meet a goal of a March groundbreaking, the committee charged with overseeing the construction of the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School met for the first time this year on Tuesday, Jan. 3. And while much progress has been made under the direction of the recently appointed owner’s representative, James Farrar of Farrar & Associates, plenty of work still remains. Farrar started the meeting saying, “We’ve had an awful lot to get up to speed on.” The firm was hired for the $30 million bond project after Strategic Building Solutions backed out in November after bids for the project came in 20 percent over initial estimates. With two items on the agenda, the majority of the meeting was spent focusing on a new project cost budget report and an update on the value engineering process. The Pell School Building Committee, comprised of Supt. John H. Ambrogi, Jennifer Booth, Justin McLaughlin, Nick Phelan, Brian Rus-

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AROUND TOWN Plunging Into the New Year

Hundreds participated in the annual Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday at Easton’s Beach. The event raised funds to help realize the dreams of local children with life-threatening diseases.

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January is a time to hunker down and stay warm, but it’s also a month packed full of great programs at the Middletown Public Library. Throughout the month, all things sea-related will be featured in storytimes and special programs for young readers. Children ages 4-12 are invited to submit entries to the “Name the Middletown Mermaid” contest. The papier-mache Mermaid, which was created by local children and artist Lisa May, has been watching over the Children’s Department since October. The contest winner will receive a $25 gift card to Island Books. Entry cards can be picked up at the Children’s Desk. There is a limit of two entries per child, and all entries must be received at the Children’s Department by 8 p.m. on Jan. 31.

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BEECHWOOD CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 chitecture, William Morris Hunt, in 1881. It then took its place in Newport’s architectural pantheon and became the center from which Mrs. Caroline Astor presided over Newport society. However, over the years, changing tastes and time have taken their toll on the property. Now, Ellison is aiming for nothing less than a complete restoration of the building and surrounding grounds to their intended romantic grandeur. Once complete, plans are to reopen the property to the public as an art museum, the newly created Beechwood Art Museum. According to Newport attorney Peter Regan, who is representing the applicant locally, the property is currently zoned as a museum and single family dwelling. And while its use as a museum will remain the same, significant changes are also planned. Most recently operated as a living history museum and special events center, the new Beechwood will house a special collection of artwork personally owned by Ellison on the first floor, and a private residence on the second floor. Regan likened the project to the Frick Museum in Manhattan, where artwork is presented in a residential setting. The museum will be operated by the Atlantic Arts Museum, a 501(c)4 non-profit that will lease the property from a private holding company, thereby keeping the property on the tax rolls. According to Regan, once renovations are complete, the museum will be open to the public “from day

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Beechwood as it appears today. one,” and the views from both Bellevue Avenue and the Cliff Walk will be preserved. Further, rather than competing with existing art institutions, Regan says he believes the property will enhance Newport’s reputation as an arts community. Other than the occasional fundraiser, there is expected to be little nighttime or special event use, nor will there be tour buses shuttling visitors through the gates. John Grosvenor of Northeast Collaborative Architects (NCA) is charged with designing the renovations to the property. “It’s very exciting,” he said. Not only will the project help ensure the property’s longevity, it will, according to Grosvenor, “restore the work of a master.” Working from an extensive collection of historical documents, NCA has been very careful in their initial design, said Grosvenor. Plans on file with the city show a dramatic transformation for the property, including extensive landscaping by Newport-based Katherine Field Associates, the reconstruction of an historic wooden loggia designed by Hunt but lost to the 1954 hurricane, and the recreation

of an elegant palm court and wood balustrade along the roof mansard ridge. The property’s carriage house, which Ellison acquired last year in a separate purchase, will also go through an extensive renovation and returned to its original, smaller, footprint. Plans are to use the first floor as a gallery space for visiting artists, with a single dwelling unit above. A greenhouse will also be restored, and all utilities serving the home will buried underground. Meanwhile, the expansive lawn will be replaced with an ornate landscape evocative of a 19th century romantic estate, featuring rambling pathways, a stream, and two ponds. The entire design must undergo an extensive review process, including the city’s Zoning Board, Historic District Commission and the state Coastal Resources Management Council. According to Regan, he’s reached out to numerous abutters, including the Newport Restoration Foundation, Salve Regina University, and the Bellevue-Ochre Point Neighborhood Association, among others.

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PELL CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 sell, Marty Grimes, Beth Milham, Patrick Kelley, Richard Niejadlik, Jo Eva Gaines, and Joanna Summerville, discussed possible cost-savings. Over the past few months, the committee has been seeking ways to save nearly $2.8 million in construction costs. Principal architect Laura Wernick told the committee that while they have not hit the target yet, they are within reach of the goal: “We haven’t quite hit $2.8 million; we’re about $140,000 short.” Farrar said that the current total projected cost of the school stands at $30,955,432. The construction documents are ready to be sent out to bid for a second time on Jan. 16. Once the bids are received, Farrar explained, one of the three lowest bidders will be chosen to construct the school. From there, Farrar and Wernick discussed value engineering ideas that could potentially save more money. Discussing the potential savings from the subsurface drainage system at the site, Farrar suggested that Maguire Engineers could simplify the system by retaining all the drainage on site, making it self-sustaining from water run-off. By creating a subterranean pond, runoff water would collect in catchbasins below the site that could be

opened to drain the water in the late fall or early winter. Farrar explained that ports could be opened that would prevent any possibility of frost-heaving in the winter, and also have the ability to irrigate the area in case of a summer-time drought. According to Farrar, the possible cost savings by using that type of drainage system could be over $400,000. He pointed out that immediate action would need to be taken if the committee wanted to incorporate the new system in time for a March groundbreaking. Farrar then brought up another value engineering option for the school. Instead of removing all the arsenic soil from the grounds, Farrar recommended building the school on top of the soil, raising the building six inches: “Less excavation, means less materials have to be trucked offsite. It’s less arsenic to deal with.” According to Wernick, raising the building six inches will result in substantial cost savings by keeping 3,099-cubic yards of soil on site. The committee was receptive, unanimously approving the proposal with little discussion. However, with roughly 3,700-cubic yards of arsenic soil remaining on

the site, Wernick and associate Matt LaRue presented a second option. At the Lower School, where much controversy has surrounded the concept for a bridge that would allow for at grade-level exit in case of an emergency, Wernick proposed eliminating the bridge by bringing in additional soil to raise an entire playground to the second floor level. By splitting the playground in two, students on the lower level would have their own playground, while students on the second floor would have their own area, as well as be able to exit directly at grade. However, the committee saw a problem in the two 13-foot retaining walls that would need to be built to support the upper-level playing area. Wernick acknowledged that they would be “serious walls to grapple with.” Supt. John H. Ambrogi did not hold back in his disapproval of the option, saying, “I was excited to hear there was an alternative, but if this is the alternative, I think this is a real problem.” Farrar explained that it was simply an idea in what he called a “work session,” saying the point of the value engineering process is to “think outside the box and put your heads together.”

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NEWS BRIEFS Library for Liberia Saint Philomena’s School in Portsmouth has generously donated 27 cases of books to stock a new children’s library currently being built in Liberia by FUEL Youth. The pallet of books will be shipped to Liberia in February. FUEL Youth is a Washington, DC based non-profit organization that was co-founded by Sean O’Connor who graduated from Saint Philomena’s in 1996. O’Connor, who also works for National Geographic, cofounded FUEL Youth with Mr. Edward Fahnbulleh, a native Liberian who has been working to rebuild the education system in Liberia in the aftermath of Liberia’s two-decade civil war that ended in 2003. Anyone wishing to donate educational books in good condition for children in grades K to 12 can do so by bringing them to either of two business locations owned by O’Connor’s parents. Those locations are Life Raft & Survival Equipment (LRSE) at 590 Fish Road in Tiverton (816-5400) or Firex at 1650 West Main Road in Portsmouth (6835200). Donations to help defray the cost of shipping the books to Liberia would also be very much appreciated.

For What It’s Worth

Front row, left to right: Connor Meehan, Jeremy Jackson, Jameson McQuade, Michael Garvey, Dan Brown, Shemar Vincent, Mark Loyola, Connor Murphy, Jacob Francis, Coach Scott Whitman (second row, left to right): Asst Coach Tim Brown, Jack O’Connor, Cam Sullivan, Jon Amaral Middletown Freshman Boys Basketball Team wins the North Kingstown Holiday Basketball Tournament this week. The team went 4-0 in tournament play by beating Pilgrim 70-31, North Kingstown 48-41, Portsmouth 60-53 and Barrington 66-56 in the finals. Jack O’Connor, Jameson McQuade and Jon Amaral lead the team in scoring.

Bilingual Storytime The Newport Public Library will offer a bilingual storytime twice monthly with Dana Edward Ramey. Stories will be presented in Spanish and English with related activities. This storytime is excellent for families who speak Spanish as their first language, as well as for children who are learning Spanish as a second language. Upcoming meetings are scheduled at 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, Jan. 30, Feb. 6 and Feb. 27. The storytime is for children ages 4 and up. There is no registration required for this free program. For additional information, call 847-8720 x 204.

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Art History Series to Begin The Newport Art Museum’s art school, the Coleman Center for Creative Studies, will offer an art appreciation/history series at the Griswold House beginning Jan. 11 and running for 11 weeks. The Wednesday afternoon series will cover the topics: Art and the War of 1812, Wallace Nutting and the Colonial Revival, Depicting Dickens: 200th Anniversary of his Birth, Ready or Not: The Armory Show, Art and Science: Partners in Perception, and Absurd Century: Dada, Surrealism and Postmodernism. Students can sign up for one, two or three week mini-series or sign up for the entire 11 program. All talks will held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The museum is offering multiple discounts including savings for museum members, 10% off for those who sign up for the entire art history series and 15% off for those registering at least two weeks before the start of each class. Class descriptions and registration can be found online at www.NewportArtMuseum.org. For more information, call 848-2787or stop by the Coleman Center for Creative Studies.

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Mr. Santi: I found a stained glass fragment at a flea market in Taunton over 25 years ago. I think I paid about $75.00 and it is about 20” square. I had the missing section replaced by a stained glass restorer and have it hanging in front of a window inside our house. Someone once told us that it was made by Tiffany. I have enclosed several color photos. Can you tell us who made it and what is it worth? — Phil G. Phil: Appreciate all the color images of your leaded glass. I took the liberty of showing the photos to a Tiffany expert and they believe that your fragment was made by Tiffany Studios, probably around the turn of the century. Your fragment was part of a much larger window; still it is a beautiful example of the premier leaded glass studio in America and would have a value of between $5,000 and $7,500. — Federico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques (During the winter months, The Drawing Room will not be offering ‘free appraisal day’ on Thurs.; but will offer free appraisals by appointment only. Just call 841-5060 to make an appointment.) 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

Theater Date Set for ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ Newport was abuzz this past summer as Hollywood A-listers descended upon the City-By-The Sea to shoot scenes for director Wes Anderson’s first live-action film in five years, “Moonrise Kingdom.” The Rhode Island Film & TV Office recently announced that Focus Features has slated the film to open in a limited number of theaters nationwide on Friday, May 25. While filming on Aquidneck Island, stars like Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Harvey Keitel, Bob Balaban, and Tilda Swinton were seen at various establishments around town. The story, set in the 1960s, follows a boy and girl named Sam and Suzy (played by Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) who flee their New England island town, prompting a local search party led by the Sheriff (Willis) and the girl’s parents (Murray and McDormand) to look for them.

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Free Family Fun Days The Citizens Bank Foundation has established “Free Family Fun Days.” Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center will be free on the first Saturday of every month in 2012, with the first on Saturday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The following free programs will be held: Nature Craft from 10 a.m. – 2p.m.; Nature Story at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; Animal Interview at 11:30 a.m.; and the Winter Walk at 1:30 p.m. (weather permitting) The Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center is located at 1401 Hope St., Bristol.

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Newport Fire Newport Police Log Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, Dec. 26 to Monday, Jan. 2, the Newport Police Department responded to 562 calls. Of those, 152 were motor vehicle related; there were 127 motor vehicle violations issued and 25 accidents. The police also responded to 17 incidents of vandalism, 13 noise complaints, 33 animal complaints, and 21 home/ business alarm calls. Officers found 1 dead body 12/28 at 4 Farewell St. They transported 4 prisoners, responded to 4 suicide calls and 1 arson/bomb report. Nine instances of assisting other police departments were recorded, 8 private tows were also recorded. In addition, 24 arrests were made for the following violations: n Six arrests were made for simple assault. n Two arrests were made for larceny. n Two arrests were made for vandalism. n Two arrests were made for trespassing. n Two arrests were made for violating noise ordinances. n Two arrests were made for possession of marijuana. n One arrest was made for disorderly conduct. n One arrest was made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n One arrest was made for DUI. n One arrest was made for underage drinking. n One arrest was made for an outstanding warrant. n One arrest was made for animal restraint violation. n One arrest was made for public urination. n One arrest was made for violating a no contact order.

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During the period from Monday, Dec. 26 to Monday, Jan. 2, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 139 calls. Of those, 87 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 60 patients being transported to the hospital. 8 patients refused aid. 4 patients were treated on the scene, transport to hospital not needed and 2 patients left scene or were not found. Fire apparatus was used for 132 responses, including the following situations: 3 - Motor vehicle accidents 3 - Cooking fires (confined to container) 1 - House fire 6 – Fire Alarms (malfunctions) 13 – Fire Alarms (unintentional) 68 – Assists with medical rescues or EMS calls Station 1 - Headquarters responded 53 calls for rescue. Station 2 - Old Fort Road responded to 69 call for rescue. In the category of fire prevention; the department performed 2 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 8 life safety inspections and provided 3 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: Cooking equipment was involved in approximately two of every five (42%) reported home fires. Remain in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove. (National Fire Protection Association). —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM

Prevention of Homelessness in Newport County Anyone and everyone is welcome to attend a meeting Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Channing Memorial Church Parish Hall to discuss the issues contributing to the homelessness situation in the Newport County. Karen Jeffreys of RI Coalition for the Homeless will join us to help with the discussion and answer questions.

Children’s Theatre to Perform ‘Little Women’ The Newport Children’s Theatre will present the Louisa May Alcott classic “Little Women,” a heartwarming tale of the four sisters, and how they grow up and learn about life and love. Adapted for the stage by Matt Buchanan, it will be directed by Chelsea Boergesson. Performances are at the Rogers High School Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7 at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. Tickets available at the door, $10 adults, $8 seniors, and $6 for children under 12. For more information visit newportchildrenstheatre.com.

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The Jamestown Library Lego Club will hold meetings on the three Thursdays in January; Jan. 12, 19 and, 26 from 3 to 4 p.m. The Club is for children of all ages, those under 7 must always be accompanied to the library by an adult. Participants may sign up for any number of sessions but the Club is limited to 35 participants per session. The Lego Club is sponsored in part by the Jamestown Education Foundation.

The Newport Arts and Cultural alliance will hold its next Arts Around the Fire on Jan. 17. Guest speaker is Steve Feinberg from the RI TV & Film Office. The event is free and open to the public.

Help for Housing Hotline In a community wide effort to raise much needed funds to benefit the Housing Hotline a spagehetti dinner will be held Jan. 15 from 2-6 p.m. at the Newport Elks Club, Bellevue Ave. Tickets are $10. For tickets or to make a donation call the Housing Hotline at 846-4896.

Nature’s Still Life Get out from the winters’ cold to explore and seek your artistic ability. Paint or draw a still life scene provided by the staff of the Sachuest Point NWR Visitor Center. This program is self-led, and no instruction provided – just bring your own bagged lunch and artist materials. All levels and ages welcome. Wednesday, Jan. 11 and 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Champlin Grant Awarded New England Institute of Technology (NEIT), announced that the college has received a grant in the amount of $119,625 from The Champlin Foundations. The grant will be used to purchase laboratory equipment for NEIT’s new Associate in Science degree program in Respiratory Care. This program is the first offering of its kind in Rhode Island in more than 25 years.

Theater auditions Salve Regina University’s Department of Performing Arts will hold auditions for the musical “Grey Gardens” and the play “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” on Friday, Jan. 20 5-7 p.m. Both productions will be a continuation of the program’s “Reality Shows” season, which brings to life plays based on historical events and figures. The auditions are open to Salve Regina students and community members. Actors should prepare a monologue and 32 bars of a traditional musical theater song to perform. For more information, call 341-2250.

Tickets for Blues Bash on Sale The second annual Winter Blues Bash is being held on Jan. 14 at Ochre Court. The evening features a live concert by the James Montgomery Band, dancing, cash bar, light fare, dessert and coffee, raffle, live auction and lots of great fun. Tickets are $50 each, or 10 for $400, and can be purchased at the Newport Athletic Club or Goode Spirits Liquors, in the Stop and Shop plaza on West Main Road, online at www. mecmec.org. Tickets are limited to 300. Proceeds benefit the Middletown Education Collaborative which provides unique educational experiences for Middletown public school students.

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Progress on Pell Depends on Process A lot has happened since city councilors last met to discuss their long-term strategy and goals. Newport has a new police chief, new fire chief, and most importantly, a new city manager. So it is encouraging to see that councilors will once again be meeting to review their collective aims next week. When they last met, councilors parted with a vision of making Newport the most livable and welcoming city in New England, adopting a mission statement that read as follows: “To provide leadership, direction and governance that continuously improves our community while preserving our maritime, cultural and historic heritage; to ensure that Newport enjoys a high quality of life and is a safe, clean and enjoyable place to live and work; to exercise the prudent financial planning and management necessary to achieve our strategic goals; to pursue excellence in everything we do, invest in our future of our community, especially the education of our children, and work closely with our businesses and institutions to sustain a healthy economic and tourism climate; to promote and foster outstanding customer service to all who come in contact with the city; to deliver quality and cost effective municipal services to our residents, businesses, institutions and visitors that results in the highest achievable levels of customer satisfaction; and to support the use of defined processes and continuous improvement as key components of our service delivery model.” As Mayor Stephen C. Waluk has said in the past, “Everything the council does – be it small or large – should be looked at through the lens of the mission statement.” In following through with this process, councilors have made good on a promise made in the strained days following the November 2010 election and ensuing mayoral selection process. This is yet another step in the right direction for this council, and we applaud their commitment to the process, which demonstrates an inherent respect for forward planning. Meanwhile, the process that’s playing out in the construction of the new Pell Elementary School continues to be a concern. With the project scheduled to go out to bid by Jan. 16, building committee members met again this week to review a series of outstanding issues. Unfortunately, these issues are not insignificant, and several members of the committee expressed frustration over where the project stood as of earlier this week. Among the issues still be addressed: How to best contain soil contaminated with high levels of arsenic; receiving approval on a final drainage system; and trimming, still, some $140,000 from the total project cost. Building a new elementary school was never going to be an easy task. But one has to wonder if it might have gone more smoothly had the process been improved.

NEWPORT Zoning Board: Meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers Members: Lynn Ceglie Martin Cohen Mary Joan Hoene Seiter Michael Martin II Rebecca McSweeney – Chair

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Planning Board: Meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers Members: Corey Bobba James Dring – Chair Tanya Kelley Deborah Melino-Wender Mary Moniz – Vice-Chair Kim Salerno Lisa Weyandt

Planning Board, meets second Wednesday at 6:230 p.m. in the Council Chambers

Board vacancies and new appointments to be filled in the upcoming month.

Conservation Commission, meets second Monday, 5:30 p.m. in the MPD Community Room Wind Turbine Committee, meets first Tuesday of month @ 6 p.m. in the MPD Community Room Open Space Commission, meets third Wednesday, 5 p.m. in the MPD Community Room

Zoning Board, meets fourth Tuesday of month @ 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Objection to Turbines Was Ignored To the editor: In the December 29 issue of Newport This Week, I read the article “Wind Turbine Plan Mixed” by Tom Shevlin. This article described the report “issued by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission… on the Navy’s proposal to erect a series of wind turbines on federal land dotting the west shore of Aquidneck Island. The Commission was asked to evaluate the potential impact that the turbine plan would have on the area’s historic cityscape after it was revealed that several of the structures would loom over the historic downtown cityscape, potentially altering the historic character of the area. After reviewing the plans submitted by the Navy, the turbines… were deemed to be obstructive to the viewshed. However, six other turbines planned for nearby Portsmouth did not raise any objections.” In August 2008, I wrote the following letter to the editor of the Newport Daily News which published it shortly thereafter. “Last Friday, I had the pleasure of attending the dedication ceremonies of the Narragansett Bay Blue

Trail Kayak and Canoe Route. It was a perfect day, with plenty of sunshine and absolutely no wind, for the launch of the first recreational project of the West Side Master Plan. The leaders of this project are to be commended for their personal dedication and unselfish work on our behalf. It was also very heartening to see so many of our Aquidneck Island, State and National leaders present to support this worthy beginning and hear them all remark on the natural physical beauty of Narragansett Bay and the area surrounding the boat launch. However, one question that I did not hear raised or even alluded to, was, “how will this perfect setting be affected by the appearance of 300 + foot wind turbines on the hillsides within a half mile of where we sat.” The site of that dedication ceremony, the Weaver Cove boat launch on Burma road on the east side of Narragansett Bay, lies directly below the Navy’s proposed sites for wind turbines in the Town of Portsmouth-tank farms 3 and 5. The National, Aquidneck Island and State leaders that were present included Senators Reed (the current

chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for the Interior Department) and Whitehouse, Representative Kennedy, directors of the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission and RIDEM, the Commanding Officer of NAVSTA Newport and local dignitaries from the three communities on the island. To the best of my knowledge, the question I raised in 2008, was never addressed or received a response, until now, by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission. That response being “the six other turbines planned for nearby Portsmouth did not raise any objections.” Apparently the answer to my question is, they object to the visual pollution of the historic city viewshed of Newport by 300’+ wind turbines, but have no problem with 300’+ wind turbines visually polluting the historic, natural, physically beautiful Narragansett Bay viewshed, and ignoring the havoc that their construction would wreak on the area in Portsmouth. Henry J. Veix, Ed.D. 272 Rolling Hill Road Portsmouth

Three Local Women to Share Their Stories of Volunteering in Haiti When a massive earthquake hit the island of Haiti on January 12, 2010, the catastrophe shed light on the small nation’s already dire situation. In Newport, a group of threewomen and many of their friends viewed the earthquake from the unique perspective of knowing first-hand how difficult life was prior to the earthquake for the people of Haiti, and what its devastation would mean. On Wednesday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m., Gail Alofsin and Colleen Hopkins, both of Newport, and Kate Whitney Lucey, of Portsmouth, will share stories of their personal experiences volunteering in Haiti in a special presentation at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 20 Marcus F. Wheatland Boulevard, Newport. The presentation kicks off the Center’s new Community Forum program, a series of presentations about various interesting and informative topics. The presentation is open to the public, and community members of all ages and

backgrounds are encouraged to attend. “Our goal is to make our community aware of the challenges that the Haitian people still face, but also to share some insight into the nation’s remarkable spirit,” said Alofsin. “No matter how great their struggles, these people exude a remarkable warmth, hope and faith.” Alofsin, Hopkins and Whitney Lucey have been donating time, talent and resources to the people of Haiti through the Haitian Health Foundation for many years. Founded in 1985 by Alofsin’s father, Dr. Jeremiah J. Lowney, a Connecticut orthodontist, the Haitian Health Foundation is centered around an outpatient health care facility that Lowney built in southwestern Haiti, where there was a significant void for health care. The facility brings health services and hope to 225,000 of the poorest people in over 100 rural mountain villages. In addition, the Foundation offers an array of other kinds of support, including house and latrine

construction, animal distribution, feeding facilities, educational support, and other programs. All three women have volunteered at the Foundation’s facility in Haiti, and have supported the efforts in an array of other ways, including collecting supplies and generating awareness. Through the Community Forum, the women hope to engage their neighbors in supporting the cause and to remind people of the struggles the Haitians still face. In addition to talking about their personal experiences in Haiti, Whitney Lucey, a photojournalist, will share some photographs that capture the struggles and progress, and ultimately, the remarkable spirit of the Haitian people. The presentation is free of charge and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested. For additional information about the presentation or to reserve a seat, please contact Alyson Novick at ( 401) 846-4828 x102 or anovick@ mlkccenter.org .

Bills to Honor Veterans on Driver’s Licenses STATE HOUSE – Rep. Peter Martin (D-Dist. 75, Newport), says it’s impossible to give enough tribute to those who have given military service to the nation. “Whether it was the World Wars, Vietnam or, more recently, Iraq and Afghanistan, these individuals have laid it on the line to protect our freedoms, and they are all a constant source of pride to our nation,” said Martin. In an effort to further recognize Rhode Island’s thousands of military veterans, Martin is introducing legislation to give them the option of having the word “Veteran” appear on their state driver’s licenses. “The Division of Motor Vehicles currently allows for specialty license plates honoring qualified veterans,” said Martin. “The intent of my legislation is to extend that designation of veteran status to the driver’s license of any honorably discharged Rhode Island service person who would be proud to carry one.”

Martin introduced two bills during the opening day of the 2012 General Assembly session providing for a veteran designation on a driver’s license. Both bills are necessary because each amends a different section of law. As proposed in the Martin bills, the designation will be based on the presentation of a Certificate of Release from Active Duty for honorably discharged veterans. The legislation proposes a $6.50 fee for any veteran with a valid license to have the existing license re-issued with the “Veteran” designation. (The $6.50 fee is comparable to the cost now associated with replacing lost or damaged licenses.) Rep. Martin said that while pride and honor are a large part of the reason to allow veterans to display their status, the specially designated licenses provide other benefits. “They can provide valuable information to first responders in the case of a medical emergency, they will give veterans a convenient ID to use to take advantage of spe-

An informal poll of Newport Now readers last week showed that an overwhelming majority oppose the expansion of gambling at Newport Grand. In the poll, which was conducted online through PollDaddy.com from Dec. 30 - Jan. 4, 77 percent of respondents said they would not support converting Newport Grand into a full-scale casino. Twenty-two percent said that they would support expanded gaming, while another two percent said that they were unsure. The poll, which is not scientific, was released in response to an article appearing in the Dec. 24 Providence Journal which re-

cial discounts and incentives offered to former service members, and they will help the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide benefits they are eligible to receive,” said Martin. The bills are being introduced to bring Rhode Island into parity with nearby Massachusetts, which last year enacted similar legislation that took effect January 1. Martin credits Ed Kane, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Advisory Committee, for pushing for the driver’s license designation, and said he has also spoken about the proposal with DMV Director Lisa Holley, who has expressed her support. “This may seem trivial to some, but I can assure you that many, many veterans – although they don’t wear their emotions on their sleeves – are proud of their service to our country and to their fellow citizens,” said Martin. “This is a small way to do something very meaningful for very many of our fellow citizens.”

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Poll: Majority Does Not Support Expanded Gambling

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ported that the operators of the former jai alai fronton were considering approaching state lawmakers to ask voters to approve table games at the facility. The issue is expected to be taken up during the current legislative session, which began last Tuesday. Under state law, local residents will ultimately have the final say over any proposal to expand gambling at the facility, which according to administration officials, contributes close to $1 million in revenue to the city each year. The poll was promoted online at Newport-Now.com and over Facebook and Twitter.

Quick Session Inaugurates 2012 On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Rhode Island lawmakers gathered at the State house in Providence at 4:24 p.m. to begin their first legislative session of the new year, their first meeting since November. It didn’t take long – less than half an hour – for them to conclude their meeting, which had begun 20 minutes earlier with remarks by House Speaker Gordon D. Fox. Fox complimented the lawmakers for overhauling the state pension system at their last session, adding that he hoped for continued progress in 2012.

More than six months after they last met to set forth their collective goals and objectives, city councilors will convene again for a strategy session at the Newport Public Library next week. The session, which is expected to build upon the last series of workshops that were held last year but never fully completed, will be the first such session with new City Manager Jane Howington. The meeting was requested by several councilors, including Mayor Stephen C. Waluk, Justin S. McLaughlin, and Henry F. Winthrop. Moderating once again will be Hank Kniskern, who has conducted similar exercises with the U.S. Navy. Kniskern says he hopes the session will produce a constructive dialogue between the council and the new city manager. Councilors had previously settled on a broad mission statement which called for making Newport “the most livable and welcoming city in New England.” The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the Newport Public Library’s Program Room.

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Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to perfect your skills at creating meals from what remains of your turkey, ham, or roast beef dinner. Ah, leftovers! Some may shiver at the thought of a half-hacked roast beef or turkey lurking under foil in the fridge. Do not be afraid! Hashes and tetrazzinis are great for recycling the grand roast! The holiday season brings out generosity in most people, and so the roast tends to be a few to ten pounds heavier than necessary. A few extra potatoes are always mashed as well. In the 1900s, before the era of the refrigerator, table scraps of any form were all saved and transformed immediately into the next day’s meal. Otherwise, they would spoil. If the household had an icebox, the cook had a very short break of a day or two before turning the leftovers into meals. Let’s face it; there is nothing better than the first sandwich made from cold sliced beef, turkey, ham or lamb. The roast is the thing, but being creative with the leftover bits can be intriguing, as long as you are willing to venture beyond placing them between two slices of white bread. Hash is, well, hash, or so we thought. We know the expression ‘hash house,’ but is it a restaurant dedicated to a leftover? Not exactly. Did you know the original hash house was the clubhouse dining room for a running club? “The Hash House was the mildly derogatory nickname given (for its unimaginative, monotonous food) to the Royal Selangor Club Chambers in Kuala Lumpur by the British civil servants and businessmen who lived and dined there between the two World Wars, when it had become something of a social centre of the times.” (Courtesy of the Hash House Harriers, 1938) Any type of monotonous food was soon referred to as “hash,” but hash can be quite delicious. In New York City, corned beef hash topped with a poached egg is a weekend standby. Roast beef hash is even better. This recipe will have you aching for another roast sooner than later, and you can substitute

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In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and potatoes. Sauté the potatoes for eight to ten minutes or until they start to brown. Add the onions and continue stirring and cooking until the onions are very soft. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook until the beef is slightly browned. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Turn up the heat to medium high and add the cream. Continue to mix all of the ingredients until a crust forms on the bottom of the skillet. At this point, all of the cream will have been absorbed. Break up the crusty hash with a metal spatula, plate, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately. Topping the hash with a poached or fried egg is traditional but optional. Another classic leftover is Turkey Tetrazzini. This dish has a most colorful, or coloratura, background! Luisa Tetrazzini is the colorful name behind this favorite leftover turkey casserole. She was a famous opera singer from Florence, Italy in the late 1800s. It is rumored that between 1908 and 1910 the dish Turkey Tetrazzini was named for her. It was created by Chef Ernest Arbogast of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Luisa left her native Florence, moved to San Francisco, and fell in love with the dish. Its praises have been sung ever since!

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(serves 6) Ingredients: 4 cups sliced ‘Baby Bella’ mushrooms 4-5 tbs. unsalted butter 2 tbs. olive oil 1/4 cup white flour 1 cup milk 3/4 cup cream or half-and-half 1/2 cup white wine or one-quarter cup dry sherry 2 cups chicken broth 3 cups cooked, cubed roast turkey (or poultry of choice) 1 cup cooked peas 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/3 cup bread crumbs 10 oz. of spaghetti (one box)

In a very large skillet, sauté the mushrooms over medium heat in the butter and olive oil until most of their liquid has evaporated. Next, add the flour and cook until you begin to form the beginning of a roux. Make sure most of the flour has coated the mushrooms. Add the chicken broth, white wine, cream and milk, stirring constantly until the flour is absorbed by the liquids. The mushrooms should be coated with a nice white sauce within ten minutes. Let the sauce simmer on a very low heat for another five minutes. Fill a very large pot with twice the amount of water necessary to boil your pasta. Spaghetti is the traditional pasta used for this dish, but you may use any pasta of your choice. (You will have to change its name however, for it will not be a true Tetrazzini.) Add a quarter cup of salt to the water and one tablespoon of olive oil and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until done, or for as long as the directions on the box recommend. I suggest undercooking the pasta a bit, as it will continue cooking in the oven. Drain the pasta in a colander, then place in a large bowl. Add the mushroom sauce, turkey, peas, nutmeg and thyme, and mix well. Butter a three-quart shallow baking dish, and fill with the heavenlysmelling spaghetti/turkey, mixture. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs and the parmesan cheese on top of the casserole. Bake in a 350 oven for 30 or 40 minutes or until there is a light brown crust and the tetrazzini is bubbling. Serve at once; salt and pepper to taste at table. This dish will have you hitting the high notes for years to come! Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens passionately and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.

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Naval Community Briefs Fitness Fair Naval Station Newport will host a Fitness Health & Wellness Expo on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 3-6 p.m. at Gym 109. Experts will be on hand to offer information on exercise, nutrition, classes and services. The fair is free and open to all personnel with base access. For more information, call 841-3154.

New Spouse Orientation There will be an orientation workshop for spouses new to the military lifestyle on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 1260. The program will address issues related to support services, deployment preparation and benefits. For more information or to register call 841-2283.

Winter Wine Tasting The Officers’ Club will host its annual Wine Tasting Event on Friday, Jan. 27 from 6-9 p.m. Guests will sample various wines and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. Tickets are $20 and on sale at the ITT office, Bldg 1255.

There’s Something Funny at the O’Club The Winter Comedy Series kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. in the Topside Lounge at the Officers’ Club. Veteran comedian Jim Dunn will open the series. Dunn is a regular at top clubs across the country, including venues in NY, LA, Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Boston. His television credits include Comedy Central, CMT and NESN. Recently he performed for the first time as part of Denis Leary’s “Comics Come Home� event at the Agganis Arena in Boston, which brings the best national comedy talent back to Boston to raise money for the fight against cancer. The show is free and open to all hands with base access. Please note, the comedy series is geared towards adults. For more information, call 841-1442.

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Salve Regina to Host Monterey Institute’s English Immersion Program The Monterey Institute of International Studies will offer its intensive summer English language immersion program in Newport through 2014, thanks to an agreement brokered by Salve Regina President Jane Gerety and Middlebury College President Ronald Liebowitz. The Monterey, Calif.-based MIIS is a graduate school of Middlebury College, Vermont. During the next three summers at Salve Regina (from late June to early August), international students will have the opportunity to enroll in the Middlebury-Monterey Summer Intensive College English (ICE) program. The program is designed for students who currently attend or are interested in attending undergraduate programs in the United States. It offers comprehensive coursework in the English language as well as American history and culture. “Consistent with the University’s strategic plan, which calls for programs that both attract talented

students from diverse regions and backgrounds, and take full advantage of Newport’s unique historical and cultural heritage throughout the year, this partnership with Middlebury College and its graduate school, the Monterey Institute of International Studies, will bring college and pre-college students from around the world and immerse them in intensive Englishlanguage learning and in all that Newport has to offer,� said Dr. Dean de la Motte, provost and dean of faculty at Salve Regina. Each summer, between 60 and 75 students will be enrolled in the ICE program and immersed in an environment where English is spoken 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They will receive more than 20 hours of instruction per week in English for academic purposes, focusing on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and strategies. They will participate in life skills workshops and continually build their understanding of U.S. history and culture.

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these questions, you may be experiencing a degree of Seasonal Affective Disorder. Fortunately, SAD is highly treatable. Our minds and bodies react to as little as 20-60 minutes of sunshine per day. As with everything, moderation is the key, so if you plan to be in the sun longer than that, or if you have sensitive skin, it’s best to apply sunscreen after your healthy dose of sunshine. An alternative to natural sunshine is light therapy, sometimes called Sunshine in a Box. When purchasing a light box, look for a product that emits 10,000 lux of full spectrum light, which is brightness equivalent to being outside on a clear spring day shortly after sunrise. Another important feature is that the light should be delivered at a downward angle, diffused over the entire surface of the lamp. There are many models of light boxes available, with prices starting at around $180. Some companies offer the option to rent. Depending upon the severity of the symptoms, the treatment strategy may require more or less intervention. Mild forms of SAD can be remedied with daily exposure to sunlight or the use of a sun box, nutrition supplements such as Omega-3 or vitamin D, talk therapy, or support groups, and daily exercise. Essential oils such as bergamot, lemon, grapefruit, geranium, rose and lavender have also been used to lift the spirits. Essential oils are well known for their anti-depressant properties and may be introduced into the environment by means of oil diffusers, space sprays, bath products or during massage. More severe cases of SAD—those

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DINNER & A MOVIE A Winning ‘Mini-Fest’ of Films to Begin the New Year By Patricia Lacouture Ah, January: the month of resolutions and the hope of new beginnings. January can also mean a continuation of traditions new and old with family and friends. Well, our friendly local film venue has come up with a winning “MiniFest,” a fairly new star on Newport’s film horizon—one which brings groundbreaking independent films to Newport, movies that are educational and entertaining. Yes, films can be both. You can bet that when a Mini-Fest takes place, a weekend of cinematic delights awaits all ages. Mark your calendars for the weekend of January 13 and 14, and get ready for some thought-provoking movies. Both evening films include a Q & A with one of the filmmakers. On Friday, Jan. 13, the documentary “The Island President” screens at the Casino Theater (located at 9 Freebody St.). The film follows the plucky actions taken by President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, the lowest-lying country on the planet. The 1,200 magnificent islands that make up this little-known country lie so close to sea level that a rise of three meters (about five feet) would inundate the entire area, putting it in jeopardy of becoming a modernday Atlantis. At the current rate of global warming, this environmen-

tal disaster could be imminent. Nasheed had brought democracy to his country after 30 years of turmoil, but what could one person do about rising sea levels? Fearing that his pleas would fall on deaf ears, Nasheed staged a publicity event worthy of any high-profile public relations firm in Manhattan or Los Angeles. He held a meeting of his cabinet in a chamber six feet below water as an illustration of what this disasterwaiting-to-happen could look like. He traveled to the Copenhagen Climate Summit in 2009, and after his efforts – for the first time - India, China and the United States agreed to reduce carbon emissions to help slow global warning. Directed by Jon Shenk, “The Island President” won the People’s

Award for Best Documentary at the Toronto Film Festival. The film shows at 7 p.m., preceded by a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., catered by Salvation Café. On Saturday Jan. 14, the animated film “Eleanor’s Secret” tells the story of a seven-year-old boy whose parents inherit a ramshackle house from an eccentric aunt. The boy cannot read and is less than thrilled that his aunt has left him her collection of children’s literature. But he soon discovers that the library is magical – the characters come to life – and that he needs to learn to read to keep them alive. Director Dominique Monfery boasts an impressive resume of Disney films. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Animated Film for “Destino,” her numerous credits include

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An animated movie about a magic library where all the characters from classic children’s books come alive. contributions to “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” In addition to directing this film, Monfery also drew her own story boards. This treat is recommended for ages three through eight. It screens at 1 p.m. at Salve Regina University’s Megley Black Box Theater. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The Mini-Fest is capped off by Saturday evening’s edgy drama, “Rampart,” starring Woody Harrelson as a corrupt LA cop. The stellar cast also features Anne Heche, Cynthia Nixon, Sigourney Weaver, Robin Wright, Steve Buscemi, Ned Beatty, Ben Foster and Ice Cube. See if this scenario sounds familiar: The cop is seen beating a suspect on a surveillance camera. Get a sitter for this action-packed

crime drama, because it is rated R for “pervasive language, sexual contact and some violence.” “Rampart” represents the directorial debut of screenwriter Oren Moverman (“Married Life”) who cowrote this screenplay with novelist/screenwriter James Ellroy (“L.A. Confidential”). Both seem to specialize in Los Angeles neo-noir, an audaciously gritty genre. The film screens at 7 p.m. at the Casino Theater with a cocktail reception at 6. The rates for evening films are $12 for film only, and $20 with the reception added. College students with ID pay only $5 for the films. (Now there is no excuse for students to say they can’t afford the movies!) For more information or to order tickets, go to www.newportFILM.com or call 649-2784.

Le Carre’s ‘Tinker’ Looks Like a Winner By Patricia Lacouture Fans of the espionage thriller are, no doubt, awaiting the big screen adaptation of the 1974 novel, “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy,” by John le Carre. The story centers around the hunt for a Soviet double agent who has infiltrated the upper ranks of the British secret service. The 1970s setting makes the plot believable, as it plunks the action pretty much at the height of the Cold War, from 1946 until roughly 1991. A BBC mini-series was made of the book in 1979 and consisted of seven 50-minute episodes. The multi-talented cast in the current movie includes Gary Oldman as George Smiley, Colin Firth as Bill Haydon, Tom Hardy as Ricki Tarr, Mark Strong as Jim Prideaux, Ciaran Hinds as Roy Bland, John Hurt as Control, and Kathy Burke as Connie Sachs. The film is directed by Tomas Alfredson, best known to American audiences for the dark and truly creepy vampire flick “Let the Right One In” (2008). This is his first English language film. Look for many cagey moves as low-key games of cat and mouse play out as the suspect attempts to hide behind a well-constructed persona. I’ve heard good things about this film, which I’ll get to see when the public does. Praise has been lavish for the cinematography, described on the International Movie Data Base (IMDb) website as “lingering close-ups of seemingly insignificant objects and shallow focus shots (that) constantly evoke the sense of mystery and intrigue.” It sounds like the film is a tour-deforce by cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema, and from what this

Gary Oldman as George Smiley, in “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy”, rated R “for violence, some sexuality/nudity and language.” critic has seen in clips and trailers, it is quite impressive. Plot-wise, there’s a good deal of the cloak-and-dagger business of espionage and counter-espionage. Clandestine meetings between British agents and a known Russian spy are discovered and then are explained as a ploy to get the Americans to share information. The film’s release in England has been a huge hit, topping the British box office for three consecutive weeks. Reviews on the movie review website “Rotten Tomatoes” have averaged 85% favorable from 146 sources. In London’s newspaper, “The Independent,” Jonathan Romney writes, “The script is a brilliant feat of condensation and restructuring…” London’s “Daily Telegraph” gives the film five stars. “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy” premiered at the British Independent

Film Awards, where it garnered six nominations and one win (for “Best Technical Achievement”). It was also nominated for the “Golden Lion” at the Venice Film Festival and for “Best Adapted Screenplay” by the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association. Shot primarily in England, the film also includes scenes shot in Budapest, standing in for Czechoslovakia. It probably comes as no surprise to Le Carre’s fans that he based the novel on his personal experiences in British secret services. (His real name was Joseph Cornwall.) Patricia Lacouture currently teaches film studies at Salve Regina University. She also taught at Rhode Island College for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in film

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Learn about Art and Dance of Ancient China Members of the Falun Dafa Association of New England will visit the Newport Library on Jan. 7 to explain the history behind “Shen Yun,� a performance of dance and music coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center later in the month. Shen Yun features masterful choreography and graceful routines ranging from grand classical processions to ethnic and folk dances, with costumed dancers moving in stunning synchronized patterns. This free presentation will set the show in context and add to an enriching experience, or just add to your knowledge of Chinese culture. 300 Spring St., 2 p.m., 847-8720.

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Business Before Hours Chamber of Commerce’s before work gathering, Seamen’s Church Institute, 18 Market Sq., 8-9 a.m., 847-1608 or www.NewportChamber.com. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare� Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $2, 8470292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 5 p.m., free.

Friday January 6

Environmental Movie Night Weekly film series on environmental issues, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 6 p.m., 619-1388. Candlelight History Tour Tour Belcourt Castle by candlelight. 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846-0669. Newport Children’s Theatre NCT winter performance of “Little Women,� Rogers High School auditorium, 6 p.m. Mini-golf Newport Rec’s mini-golf at The Hut, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $9 adults, $7 ages 12 and under, 845-5808. Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.

Newport Children’s Theatre NCT winter performance of “Little Women,� Rogers High School auditorium, 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Redwood Poets Group Forum for poets who are currently writing and who seek critique. New members are welcome. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Winter Lecture Series begins Darrell West kicks off the 2012 series with “Politics 2012: What’s Going On?� Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., members $10, non-members $15, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Ancient Chinese Art and Dance Members of the Falun Dafa Association of New England offer a recorded preview of the show “Shen Yun,� providing historical context and cultural significance of the costumes, dance and music. Free, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2 p.m. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt. 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 8460669. Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.

Sunday January 8

Save the Bay Exploration Center Visit and learn about sea creatures, storytime, 175 Memorial Blvd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 849-8430.

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Mudville is Your Season Ticket to Good Pub Fare By Annette Leiderman Raisky Let’s face it, we’re all a bit let down after the holidays, but Newport can be a special place during the winter. You don’t have to battle crowds to get into restaurants and bars. There’s also a full calendar of sporting events on television, from the upcoming BCS championship game, to the NFL playoffs and Superbowl, not to mention hockey and basketball. That’s when a pub can become a second home. Even if you’re not a big sports fan, who doesn’t love a good burger, or wings? That’s where the Mudville Pub comes in. Under new ownership, it’s worth a visit if you haven’t already done so. Brothers Swaze and Wesley Armstrong purchased the pub last April. Swaze may be familiar to locals, having worked at the Clarke Cooke House for a number of years and at the Coast Guard House in Narragansett. Trained as a bartender, he has also worked as an expeditor, prep cook and in management. He credits David Ray and Ted Gidley of the Clarke Cooke House for helping to mold him. It’s this background that stands him in good stead as coowner of Mudville. Buying the pub has “been a dream come true,� says Swaze. It’s been a big undertaking, but the Armstrong brothers welcome the challenge. Although the Armstrongs have put their stamp on Mudville, they’ve held true to its essence. Sports memorabilia and historic photographs abound, serving as a backdrop to this family-friendly bar/restaurant. From the time you enter Mudville, a warm welcome greets you in an atmosphere that is reminiscent of “Cheers.� “That’s the idea,� says Swaze, “we want everyone to feel at home.�

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Mudville Pub 8 West Marlborough St., Newport 619-4680 Hours: Monday-Thursday 4 p.m. –1 a.m. Friday-Sunday 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m. Not only is the atmosphere welcoming, but the food is authentic. “We strive to have the freshest, most honest cooking,� says Swaze Armstrong. Supplying the meat for their noted hamburgers is Quality Meats of Providence; the delicious fries come from the potatoes of Portsmouth’s Quonset View Farm. These two form the cornerstone of a menu that focuses on mainstay dishes such as the Ultimate Nachos ($12) and the new “soon-to-be-famous� Pot Roast Nachos made with shredded pot roast, Monterrey jack and cheddar cheese blend, sour cream, jalapenos, tomatoes and scallions ($12). There are six different kinds of burgers ranging from $9-$12 depending on the topping, as well as wings that go from the mild honey mustard version up to hot, blazin’, and suicide at $9. There are several kinds of pizzas ($12), great with a beer or a margarita. While these are the dishes that are most often requested, they are only the tip of Mudville’s eclectic menu. Their Winter Night specials include Fried Chicken Sundays, Meatloaf Mondays, Prime Rib Tuesdays, Spaghetti and Meatball Wednesdays, Burger and Beer with a Twist Thursdays, Fish Fry Fridays and Steamers & a Beer Saturdays. All dinners are $9.95 except for the roast beef which is $12.95. They all come with sides. There is also a special kids

Swaze Armstrong’s smile welcomes customers to the sports pub that has a bird’s eye view of action at Cardines Field. (Photo by Laurie Warner) menu called Julia’s Choices, created by Wesley Armstrong’s young daughter. As you can imagine, burgers and fries, hot dogs and fries, and cheese pizza have a featured role among other selections. All items are $7 and include a beverage. You’ll notice that Mudville also has a new logo that is on the menu as well as on memorabilia. It was designed by Rhode Island graphic artist Rob Dube. Of course, it wouldn’t be Mudville without the epic “Casey at the Bat,� on the back cover. Any true sports pub/restaurant needs to not only have the traditional comfort food everyone expects, but also a major league selection of beer. Mudville boasts 22 beers on draft and 28 bottled beers. Eight large screen LED TV’s are situated throughout the restaurant. Mudville Pub is located in the heart of Newport on a side street

adjacent to historic Cardines Field, one of the country’s oldest active ballparks. During World War II, many professional ball players were stationed at Naval Station Newport. Among them were Yogi Berra, Phil Rizzuto and Bob Feller, who all participated in the George Donnelly Sunset League. Today, Cardines Field is home to the Sunset League, Newport Gulls, the Babe Ruth League, and the Newport American Legion team, among others. Mudville’s back deck were food and beverages are served, has been completely redesigned and is a perfect perch to enjoy watching a game. Mudville Pub is participating in the Newport County Dinner Club (book available at many locations, including the Visitors Center), and the owners plan to initiate their own rewards card, the Season Ticket. For example, if the Red Sox win,

(for one dozen) 12 chicken wings Cooking oil Frank’s Hot Sauce Blue cheese dressing Celery Pre-heat oil to 350 degrees. Carefully place wings in oil and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the wings and let them cool. When ready to eat wings, place wings back in oil and cook till crisp. Remove wings and place in bowl. Coat wings in Frank’s Red Hot Sauce and toss. Serve with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks. If you prefer wings to be hotter, add cayenne pepper to taste. Wings can be made a day ahead and placed in fridge until needed. The key to making great wings is to always pre-cook them by browning in a pan.

you can receive points that can be redeemed at Mudville. If you haven’t been to Mudville in a while, be sure to stop in and let this friendly, hard-working team take good care of you. The weather will get cold–it always does–but you’ll find warmth and an authentic pub experience at Mudville Pub. Annette Leiderman Raisky is a former New Yorker who has worked for the Food Network. In this column, she’ll bring her behind-the-scenes knowledge of our chefs and restaurants our to readers.

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According to Scuttlebutt, this year’s contest was tight between the winner and the runners-up, which included the Bitter End Yacht Club in the BVI, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club in Pattaya, Thailand, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club, Salty Mike’s in Charleston, S.C., the King & Queen in Hamble, England and the Pier View in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Ritu Manocha, owner of 50ÂĄ North, the company behind Wight Vodka, said “I’m so glad that IYAC won this year’s competition! A few of the Wight Vodka team members spend their time on and off the water around Newport and Block Is-

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All That Jazz: 100 Years Art Manchester, one of Rhode Island’s favorite musicians, will talk about a century of jazz and demonstrate various styles at the Newport Art Museum’s Winter Lecture Series on Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. Admission is $10 for members/$15 for nonmembers and includes a tea reception. Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org or call 848-8200 for more information.

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Green Hospitality Workshop Interactive workshop on how hotels and restaurants can trim energy and resource costs, 35 Valley Rd., Middletown, 8:30-10:30 a.m., www.NewportChamber.com. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare� 5 p.m. See Jan. 5 for details.

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Newport Cooks! Learn the “Art of Baking Bread and Brioche,� with Chef Chef Christy Erickson-Prior, 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m., reservations required, 293-0740. Pirate Storytime Break out the treasure map and shiver me timbers because it’s time to speak pirate! Argh! Pirate and seafaring stories will be followed by a craft. Pirate dress encouraged. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 11 a.m., pre-registration required for this free program, ages 4 and up, 846-1573. newportFILM KIDS Screening of “Eleanor’s Secret,� an animated tale of a magic library where characters come to life, ages 3 to 8, Megley Theatre Black Box, Antone Academic Center, 56 Lawrence Ave., 1 p.m., $10 adults, $5 kids, www.NewportFilm.com.

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Winter Lecture Series Musician Art Manchester demonstrates how jazz works in “All That Jazz; 100 Years,� Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., members $10, non-members $15, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

newportFILM “The Island President,� is the true story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives and his efforts to save his nation. Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. screening, $12 film only, $20 reception and film, www. NewportFilm.com.

Writing Workshop In this first session of the writing and publication series, Dianne Grinnell helps you jump start your writing with exercises and advice for motivation, and inspiration. All adults and older teens welcome. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2 p.m., 847-8720.

Candlelight History Tour Tour Belcourt Castle by candlelight, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846-0669.

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Scenic Train Rides Enjoy a narrated ten-mile scenic ride along Narragansett Bay, heated cars, Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., www.ocnrr.com. Exhibiting Artist Meet with artist Andrew Nixon, who will discuss his exhibition, “Andrew Nixon: I Am Here and You Are Not,� Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., free with admission, 848-8200.

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Friday, January 6 Billy Goodes–Live music Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m. Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Stu Krous, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub­–The Ubiquitones, 10 p.m. ‘til closing

Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge–Nuance, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub­–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m. One Pelham East–The Criminals Rhino Bar–Run for Covers/The Face Show Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m. Vanderbilt Grace Hotel–Dick Lupino, Dennis Cook, Paul Nagel, Jeff Fountain

Sunday, January 8 O’Brien’s Pub­–John Erikson, 9:30 p.m. ‘til closing

FRIDAY – JANUARY 6 9:00 a.m.: Grace and Truth 10:00 a.m.: Community Baptist Church 11:00 a.m.: Thompson Middle School Concert 11:50 a.m.: Rogers H. S. Chorus & Orchestra Concert 12:30 p.m.: Rogers H. S. Band & Navy Band Concert 1:15 p.m.: Annual Reading of George Washington Letter 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7:00 p.m.: Nativity of Christ Puppet Pageant 7:30 p.m.: Gaudet School Concert (Hookway) 8:05 p.m.: Gaudet School Concert (Johnson) 8:45 p.m.: Middletown High School Chorus Concert

9:45 p.m.: Middletown High School Band Concert 10:35 p.m.: RI PEG Awards Ceremony

SATURDAY – JANUARY 7 10:00 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11:00 a.m.: Nativity of Christ Puppet Pageant 11:30 a.m.: Gaudet School Concert (Hookway) 12:05 p.m.: Gaudet School Concert (Johnson) 12:45 p.m.: Middletown High School Chorus Concert 1:45 p.m.: Middletown High School Band Concert 2:35 p.m.: RI PEG Awards Ceremony 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7:00 p.m.: Thompson Middle School Concert 7:50 p.m.: Rogers H. S. Chorus & Orchestra Concert 8:30 p.m.: Rogers H. S. Band & Navy Band Concert 9:15 p.m.: Annual Reading of George Washington Letter SUNDAY – JANUARY 8 10:00 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11:00 a.m.: Thompson Middle School Concert 11:50 a.m.: Rogers H. S. Chorus & Orchestra Concert 12:30 p.m.: Rogers H.S. Band & Navy Band Concert

1:15 p.m.: Annual Reading of George Washington Letter 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 9:00 p.m.: Portsmouth High School Hockey MONDAY - JANUARY 9 1:00 p.m.: Portsmouth High School Hockey 5:00 p.m.: Richard Urban Show 5:30 p.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 6:00 p.m.: Around BCC 6:30 p.m.: Kid Stuff TUESDAY – JANUARY 10 9:00 a.m.: Richard Urban Show 9:30 a.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 10:00 a.m.: Around BCC 10:30 a.m.: Kid Stuff 6:00 p.m.: Art View (Anne Jenkins) 6:30 p.m.: The Millers (Kenny Law) 7:00 p.m.: It’s the Economy 7:30 p.m.: Caring For Our Community WEDNESDAY – JANUARY 11 10:00 a.m.: Art View (Anne Jenkins) 10:30 a.m.: The Millers (Kenny Law) 11:00 a.m.: It’s the Economy 11:30 a.m.: Caring For Our Community 6:00 p.m.: Lessons of Love 6:30 p.m.: Newport City Limits (Mother of Dylan) 7:00 p.m.: Jazz Bash 7:30 p.m.: Center Stage

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One Pelham East–King Friday Rhino Bar–The Face Show and Spogga Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m. Rusty’s-Open Mic Night with Dynimite Dom, 9-closing

Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m.

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Fifth Element–The Ubiquitones featuring Robert Holmes, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. the Hyatt Five33 –Lois Vaughan, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

THURSDAY – JANUARY 5 10:00 a.m.: Lessons of Love 10:30 a.m.: Newport City Limits 11:00 a.m.: Jazz Bash 11:30 a.m.: Center Stage 12:00 p.m.: Portsmouth Water District Mtg 5:00 p.m.: Grace and Truth 6:00 p.m.: Community Baptist Church 7:00 p.m.: Thompson Middle School Concert 7:50 p.m.: Rogers H. S. Chorus & Orchestra Concert 8:30 p.m.: Rogers H. S. Band & Navy Band Concert 9:15 p.m.: Annual Reading of George Washington Letter

Cafe 200–”Tuesday Blues”, The Ubiquitones featuring Robert Holmes,10 p.m.-1 a.m. One Pelham East–Stu from Never in Vegas

Wednesday, January 11 O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 10 p.m. One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Rhino Bar–Rhyme Culture Sardella’s–Dick Lupino

Life on the Ledger: How to Make Your Art Add Up Accounting for Artists Talk with Richard Streitfeld, CPA, CFE Wednesday, January 18 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St. $10 per person Call 401-560-0979 for more information and to register for this event.

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men, I received a second surprise. There was a juvenile Black-crowned Night-Heron, on the opposite bank of the culvert roosting in the reeds! The mature bird had the faded, non-breeding plumage of fall and winter, while the juvenile sported the indistinct streaking and large white spots of a young bird. I managed to photograph both members of this retiring and shy species before they flushed. Both herons emitted alarmed, loud “wok” cries as they flew north, deeper into the wetlands. Black-crowned Night Herons are omnivores that nest and breed locally, especially on Rose Island, in the spring. As the summer progresses they become widespread in wetland habitats across our region. They are nocturnal and usually forage between dusk and dawn, but will also take prey during the day. They have a body length of about two feet and a wingspan of 44-46 inches. During the breeding season they have a deep black crown

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A juvenile Black-crowned Night-Heron, identifiable by its streaked feathers, roosts in the reeds of the Sachuest Point restoration wetlands. and back, while their legs turn a rich pink at the height of breeding. Night-Herons usually migrate farther south in November, but the unseasonably warm temperatures may have kept them here longer. It was an amazing encounter with these seldom-seen wading birds and a great way to start a new year of wildlife observations. Jack Kelly, a native Newporter, is a wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast who enjoys sharing his experiences with others.

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It’s hard to believe that we are at the beginning of a new year. Where did the old one go? It’s time for resolutions, but I’m not big on making promises that I will probably not keep. One resolution I will make is to sign up for an activity or class at the Senior Center at the Edward King House. The winter season of classes begins on Tuesday, Jan. 17, and there are many new and returning programs offered. Class fees are $35 for members, $50 for non-members, and they run for 10 consecutive weeks. Since membership fees are only $25 per year, it seems more prudent to join and become eligible to take part in many of the other activities offered. Membership also includes a monthly newsletter. Call the center at 846-7426 for further information. Classes include the perennial favorites: exercise classes, yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, and line dancing. There are various art classes utilizing different painting techniques, oils, mixed paintings, and watercolors. The popular creative writing and “how to write your family history� classes will also continue. In addition, on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. there is a drop-in drawing class for experienced artists which features a live model. This class is $13 per class and is open to the public, ages 18 and older. The Edward King House Theatre Company will hold rehearsals on

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for a “Neil Simon Revue,� to be performed in the early spring. There are still openings for actors and technical people, and the public, ages 18 and over, is welcome to participate. If you love plays, but not the stage, a new play reading and discussion group is being formed to meet on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A $2 donation is requested, to build a script library. The first reading will be “A Few Good Men,� by Aaron Sorkin on Jan. 17. In addition to classes, the various clubs will resume meeting the first week of January, and are for members only. They include the knitting and quilting clubs; the Mah Jong, cribbage, and bridge clubs; bingo and chorus. The billiard room is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and movies will be shown every Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. The movies will be new, not the old classics. The King House Travel Club will present “Travel Adventures with Creaney Cruise and Travel� at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. This is a good opportunity to learn about new travel deals for 2012 and is open to the public. The center is looking for bowlers for the new Wii bowling teams. A coordinator and least two teams are being sought. Two complete systems have been installed at the center, thanks to the generosity of two donors. It appears that here is something for everyone in these offerings. There should be enough to get us

all through the doldrums of winter. For further information, contact the Senior Center at the Edward King House by calling 846-7426 or log on to www.edwardkinghouse. org. The Middletown Senior Center is also gearing up for its new session of winter classes and activities. Many of their offerings match those at The Edward King House. Ongoing programs include exercise, Zumba, bingo, painting, photography, and computer classes. Gardening lessons are also offered in season. Both centers, in addition to formal classes, offer programs covering health and wellness, finances, cooking, speakers, and entertainment. The Middletown Center already has virtual bowling on the Wii systems in place. Dues in Middletown are $10 a year and also include a monthly newsletter listing the current activities. More information may be obtained by calling 849-8823 or logging on to www.middletownri.com/senior. Don’t forget to take advantage of the daily lunch program at noon. If you take a morning program, stay for lunch‌if an afternoon program, come early. It’s the best bargain in town - only $3 for a complete hot meal or a sandwich selection. Make reservations at the centers at least 24 hours in advance. There is absolutely no reason for anyone to complain that there is nothing to do this winter. Get out, meet people, connect, and have fun!

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Douglas A. Blair, 61, of Portsmouth, passed away Dec. 26, 2011 at home. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, where he was a helicopter gunner, he earned the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, the Bronze Star, and the Army Commendation Medal. His funeral will be Friday, Jan. 6, 2011, at 9:15 a.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Jean Margaret Young Brown, 79, passed away December 29, 2011 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of David Wm. Brown. A memories book is at the Newport Public Library for people who wish to share their thoughts. James P. Campbell, 89, of Newport, passed away Dec. 31, 2011. He was the husband of Beverly (Mooney) Campbell. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II and Korea. Donations in his name may be made to VNS Hospice of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI. Calleen (Baker) Cruz, 67, of Newport, passed away Dec. 28, 2011 peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late John Antone Cruz. Evelyn “Dearie� (Sunderland) Cummings DeSanto, 90, Portsmouth, passed away Jan. 2, 2012 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown. She was the wife of the late Joseph “Bill� Cummings Jr. and the late Peter J. DeSanto. Calling hours will be Thursday, Jan. 5, from 4-7 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. in St. Theresa Church, 265 Stafford Road, Tiverton. Reed de Bruhl de Horsey, Jr., 90, of Newport, passed away Jan. 1, 2012. He was predeceased by wives Dorothy (Ebbe) de Horsey and Julie (Romero) de Horsey. He was a U.S. Army veteran and part of the Normandy Invasion in 1944. Calling hours will be Thursday, Jan. 5, from 4-6 p.m. at the O’NeillHayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport. Burial will be private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Robert Potter League, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840. Madeline D. (Furlong) Fortin, 88, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away Jan. 2, 2012 at Village House Nursing Home, Newport. She was the wife of the late Roger Arthur Fortin. Calling hours will be Thurs-

day, Jan. 5 from 4:00-7:00pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Jan. 6 at 9 a.m. at Jesus Savior Church, Broadway, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to Village House Nursing Home, 70 Harrison Ave., Newport, RI 02840. Ruth (Solomon) Long, 82, of Middletown, and Maitland, Fl, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2011. She was the wife of the late Lester J. Long A memorial service will on Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at Temple Shalom, 223 Valley Rd., Middletown. Private burial took place on Dec. 27. Donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, P.O. Box 412, Newport, RI, 02840. Kelly Ramey, 77, of Newport, passed away Jan. 1, 2012 at Heatherwood Nursing Center, Newport. He was the husband of Linda D. (Miles) Ramey. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Grace Esther Ann Downes Riley, 82, of Newport, passed away Jan. 3, 2012 at John Clarke Health Care Center, Middletown. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home. Calling hours will be 9 – 11 a.m. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 222 Richmond St., Suite 204, Providence, RI, 02906. James Joseph Kenney, 98, of Newport, passed away Jan. 2, 2012 at Village House Nursing Home, Newport. He was the husband of the late Marie (Murphy) Kenney. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 5, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to Sisters of St. Joseph’s, 34 Lower Westfield Rd., Holyoke, MA, 01040. Stephen P. Watterson, 62, of Newport, passed away Dec. 21, 2011 at Heatherwood Nursing Home after an extended illness. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, Jan. 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Christopher’s Church, 1554 Main Rd., Tiverton, RI. Donations in his memory may be made to the Patient Activities Fund, Heatherwood Nursing Home and Rehab Center, 398 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI 02840.

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Vikings Control Cougars 77-66 – Stay Unbeaten in Division

In their first meeting since the state’s Division II title game of 2011, when North Providence High School beat Rogers High School for the crown, the Vikings took control in the second half and handed the Cougars their first defeat of the season, 76-66 on home court on Tuesday Jan. 3. Rogers moved to 4-0 in D-II East, while N. Providence fell to 3-1 in D-II Central. Four Vikings scored in double figures: Junior forward Marc Washington poured in 20 points, with 14 points each coming from seniors Divon Bailey and Reeyon Watts. Senior Trevor Morgera added 12. The Cougar’s senior co-captain, Austin Van Bemmelen, led all scorers with 23 points, including three 3-pointers. Rogers will next play away at Shea High School on Friday, Jan. 6, then return home to face Tolman High on Tuesday, Jan. 10. — Kirby Varacalli

Trevor Morgera (center) heads down court after a stealing the ball from the Cougars’ Joel Diaz, #23, in the second half. The Vikings senior forward would score on the play for two of his 12 points in the game.

ROGERS 76, NORTH PROVIDENCE 66

N. PROV. (3-1): Ferrante 4-4-12, Hazard 4-2-11, Van Bemmelen 6-8-23, DiDominico 5-1-11, McCluskie 1-0-3, Curin 1-0-2, Diaz 1-0-2, O’Neill 0-2-2, Totals 22-17-66 ROGERS (4-0): Washington 8-3-20, Perry 3-0-6, Bailey 8-0-14, Watts 6-2-14, Morgera 6-0-12, Platt 3-0-7, Q. Jones 1-0-3, Totals 34-5-76 Halftime - Rogers 34-32, 3-Pt. Field Goals: Rogers 3 (Washington, Platt, Q. Jones) N. Prov. 5 (Van Bemmelen 3, Hazard, McCluskie) Fouled Out: None, Technical Foul: N. Prov. (Ferrante)

Reeyon Watts, #5, (at right) drives down the lane in the first half against the Cougars. The Vikings senior point guard survived first half foul trouble to help guide Rogers to a strong second half and a victory. Taking it to the hole, Rogers’ forward Marc Washington extends past his defender on a lay-up attempt in the first half.

Photos by Rob Thorn

Viking senior forward, Divon Bailey, #12, finishes off a slam dunk in the first half. Bailey would finish with 14 points.

ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 1/6 7pm Rogers @ Shea 1/10 7:30pm Tolman @ Rogers GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/6 7:30pm Tiverton @ Rogers 1/11 7:30pm Toll Gate @ Rogers BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/6 6:30pm Rogers vs Portsmouth @ Thayer Ice Arena 1/7 7pm Rogers vs South Kingstown @ URI Brad Boss Arena BOYS INDOOR TRACK 1/9 5:30pm MEET @ Rhode Island Interscholastic League GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 1/10 5:30pm MEET @ Rhode Island Interscholastic League

Marc Washington, , #15 at center, uses body control to avoid North Providence’s Austin Van Bemmelen, #11 on the way to the hoop in the second half. The Vikings junior had a team high 20 points.

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL

PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

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BOYS BASKETBALL 1/5 7pm Our Lady of Fatima @ Middletown 1/9 7pm Mt. Hope @ Middletown GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/6 7:15pm Juanita Sanchez @ Middletown BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/7 7:30pm East Greenwich vs Middletown @ St. Georges School BOYS SWIMMING 1/5 3:30pm Middletown @ Cranston East GIRLS SWIMMING 1/5 3:30pm Middletown @ Cranston 1/8 12pm Annual Bay View Swim Invitational WRESTLING 1/7 9am TRI/QUAD/TOURN @ Pilgrim High School 1/7 9am TRI/QUAD/TOURN @ Smithfield

BOYS BASKETBALL 1/6 7pm Portsmouth @ Cranston East 1/10 7pm Cranston @ Portsmouth GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/6 7pm LaSalle @ Portsmouth 1/10 7pm Portsmouth @ North Kingstown BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/6 6:30pm Rogers vs Portsmouth @ Thayer Ice Arena 1/8 5:30pm East Greenwich vs Portsmouth @ Portsmouth Abbey Ice Rink GIRLS ICE HOCKEY 1/7 9:30pm Toll Gate/Pilgrim/Vets vs Barrington/Mt. Hope/ Portsmouth Co-op @ Dennis Lynch Arena 1/11 6:30 J.P. Medeiros Jr. Memorial Cup @ Barrington High School

GYMNASTICS 1/8 1pm MEET @ LaSalle Academy Portsmouth vs LaSalle BOYS INDOOR TRACK 1/9 5:30pm MEET @ Rhode Island Interscholastic League GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 1/5 5:30pm MEET @ Rhode Island Interscholastic League

PORTSMOUTH ABBEY BOYS BASKETBALL 1/6 5pm Roxbury Latin @ Portsmouth 1/7 3pm Portsmouth @ Lexington 1/11 4:15pm Portsmouth @ Bancroft GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/7 4:30pm Portsmouth@ Lexington 1/11 5pmPortsmouth @ Pomfret School

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PORTSMOUTH ABBEY BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/6 3:30pm Portsmouth @ Roxbury 1/7 3:30pm NYA @ Portsmouth 1/11 4pm Portsmouth @Middlesex School GIRLS ICE HOCKEY 1/6 5pm Portsmouth@ Beaver Country Day 1/7 1:30pm Berwick @Portsmouth 1/11 4pm Portsmouth @ Winsor BOYS SQUASH 1/6 4:30pm Beaver Country Day @ Portsmouth 1/7 3:30pm Portsmouth @ St. Mark’s 1/11 5:30pm Wheeler @ Portsmouth GIRLS SQUASH 1/7 1pm Noble & Greenough @ Portsmouth 1/11 4pm Dana Hall @ Portsmouth

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