Newport This Week - January 12, 2012 by Tom Shevlin

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Vol. 40, No. 2

THURSDAY, January 12, 2012

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Table of Contents CALENDAR 12 CLASSIFIEDS 18 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4-5 CROSSWORD 17 DINING OUT MAP 13 DINING OUT 12 EDITORIAL 6 NATURE 16 NAVY BRIEFS 8 POLICE LOG 5 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 7 RECENT DEATHS 18 SUDOKU 17 SPORTS 20 www.Newport-Now.com Twitter.com/newportnow Facebook.com/newportnow

Keeping Their Guards Up Both local high school boys’ basketball teams were in action on the island earlier this week, and both teams won. Tolman took Rogers to overtime, only to see the Vikings prevail 54-50. Senior point guard Reeyon Watts (#5 above left) led the Vikings with 16 points. Middletown’s senior co-captain Cam Murphy (#11 above right) was the floor leader for the Islanders and scored 12 points in a 64-49 win over Mount Hope. For more on these two games, turn to SPORTS on page 20 of this edition of NTW. (Photos by Rob Thorn)

Gulls Hall of Fame to Induct Players/Writer For more than a decade, some of the nation’s top players in collegiate baseball have come to the City by the Sea each summer to play for the Newport Gulls, fourtime champions of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL). On Saturday, Jan. 21, five of these players including World Series champion Mitchell Boggs, who played for the Gulls in 2004 will be inducted into the Newport Gulls Hall of Fame. “The Hall of Fame Induction event highlights success before Major League Baseball, and recognizes players who had an impact on the sport even before being drafted,” said Gulls general manager Chuck Paiva. “It speaks to the legacy and longevity of the organization as we move into our next decade of providing opportunities for some of the finest players in the country to hone their skills and pursue their dreams.” The 2012 Hall of Fame ceremony will be part of the organization’s annual Hot Stove Dinner and Auction at the Hyatt Regency on Goat Island from 6-11 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person if purchased in advance, and $75 per person at the door. The evening will include the ceremony and dinner, silent and live auctions, video presentations and special guest appearances. Steve Hyder, local sports personality and the voice of the Pawtucket Red Sox, will return as

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master of ceremonies. The event serves as the primary fund-raiser to support Newport Gulls operations during the off-season. In addition to Boggs, the 2012 class of inductees includes former Rusty Begnaud Mitchell Boggs Rick McGowan players Rusty Begnaud (2002), Jim Murphy (2006), Danny Otero (2005), and Chris Stanton (2004). The Gulls will also induct longtime sports reporter Rick McGowan, who retired this summer after 36 Chris Stanton Danny Otero Jim Murphy years with the Newport Daily News. June 6, 2008 and on June 10 got In 2007 he was drafted by the San Rusty Begnaud, a 2002 Newhis first MLB start, beating the Francisco Giants in the 21st round. port Gull, played college baseCincinnati Reds. In 2011, Boggs He recently finished his season at ball at McNeese State University. won his first World Series ring as a the AAA level with the Giants. OtBegnaud was a starting pitcher member of the Cardinals, making ero resides in Miami, Florida. on the 2002 Newport Gulls chamtwo appearances in the World SeJim Murphy played college pionship team, posting a 5-1 reries. He resides in Dalton, Georgia baseball at Washington State Unicord, 2.22 ERA, pitched 52.2 inwith his wife Lele. versity. He played for the Gulls nings while giving up only 38 hits Chris Stanton played his colin 2005 and 2006, and holds while striking out 49 batters. He lege baseball at Virginia Tech. Gulls records in RBI (40), doubles signed with the Kansas City RoyStanton was drafted by the San (14) and total bases (94). In 2008 als in 2004. Begnaud currently reFrancisco Giants in the 43rd Murphy was drafted in the 17th sides in New Ilberia, Louisiana. round. in 2005. He went on to round by the Philadelphia PhilMitchell Boggs, a starting play two seasons in the Giants or- lies. He currently resides in Kirkpitcher with the Gulls in 2004, ganization. Stanton currently re- land, Washington. played at the University of Georsides in Fairfax, Virginia with his Rick McGowan retired from gia as a reliever. He went 4-0 in wife. the Newport Gulls press box in the regular season with a minisDanny Otero played for the 2010, after 36 years as a reporter cule 0.91 ERA while striking out Newport Gulls in 2005. He be- with the Newport Daily News and 45 batters in 29.2 innings of work gan his college baseball career earning numerous sportswriting and opposing batters hit .178. He at Duke University and finished awards from the New England made his Major League debut on at the University of South Florida. Press Association and others.

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NEWPORT – Meeting for the first time in 2012, the Newport School Committee tackled some organizational business before the regular agenda items. First on the list: the election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the year. By unanimous vote Patrick Kelley was re-appointed as Chair, and Rebecca Bolan re-appointed as Vice Chair. Kelley then said that groundbreaking for the Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School is expected in March, and the school will be open in September 2013, within budget. Before getting to that point, however, the committee needed to approve a final bid package, which is scheduled to go out on Jan. 16. James Farrar of Farrar & Associates said that he expects to receive the bids by Feb. 15.

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Pair of Homes to Be Scrutinized By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – A pair of houses, long a blight to the city’s Historic Hill, will once again be the subject of discussion before the Historic District Commission next week. The topic: whether the city should consider the structures to have entered into a state of demolition by owner neglect. The homes, located adjacent to one another at the corner of Spring and Mill streets, are owned by Providence-based DSM Realty Corp. The company’s principal, David Malkin, purchased the properties at 62 Mill St. and 166 Spring St. – along with two others at 219 Spring St. and 23 Sherman St. – from the estate of Ann Twomey following a series of municipal hearings on the condition of her portfolio of historic homes. While DSM Reallty has successfully restored 23 Sherman St. and is currently in the process of restoring 219 Spring St., little has been done to either of the Mill and Spring street properties. The discussion by the HDC is meant to be just that: a discussion. According to the city’s historic district ordinance, only the City

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AROUND TOWN ‘Gwendolyn’ Dance Event Enjoy a perfect day of ballet fun for the budding dancers and story lovers in your family on Monday, Jan. 16 at 1 and 2 p.m. when dancers from the Newport Academy of Ballet take center stage at the Middletown Barnes & Noble. Inspired by a new ballet picture book, “Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig,” the ballerinas will dance the story while author David Ira Rottenberg reads his book. After the reading and dance performance, the ballerinas will present a full range of dance activities, including mini dance demonstrations and games. “Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig” tells the tale of two friends, Gwendolyn and Omar. Gwendolyn wants to be a ballerina, and Omar wants to play football. There is just one problem— they’re both pigs! A percentage of Rottenberg’s book sales will be donated to the Newport Academy of Ballet. For more information on this free event call 849- 8473.

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Here is your chance to hear a living legend right here at Salve Regina University. In addition to fronting his own band, the singer/ harmonica player has toured with many well-known performers including Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt and Aerosmith.With him in his band are seasoned musicians: David Hull on bass (Joe Perry Project and Aerosmith), guitarist George McCann (Blues Brothers and Steve Tyler), and drummer Seth Pappas (soul singer icon Barrence Whitfield). The concert will benefit the Middletown Public Schools through the Middletown Education Collaborative (MEC), which supports innovative projects in the town’s schools. Admission ($50) includes live entertainment, appetizers, dancing, a raffle, and a cash bar. Tickets can be purchased at the door (if available) or online at the Collaborative www. mecmec.org. — Ann McMahon

Pictured left to right: Christie Smith, Executive Director, Potter League; Paul Simone & Nigel Musgrave, Newport Running Club; and Kevin M. McCarthy, President & CEO at NewportFed.

2011 Pie Run a Huge Success The NewportFed Pie Run held on Thanksgiving morning drew more than 1,700 participants and raised $18,000 for local charities. Over 1,000 pounds of food was also donated to the Martin Luther King Center. Other local charities that benefited by the NewportFed Pie Run this year were the Newport County YMCA, Boys and Girls Club of Newport County, Potter League for Animals, Lucy’s Hearth, Aquidneck Land Trust, Portsmouth Rotary Club, Narragansett Running Association’s Youth Track Series, Katie DeCubellis Memorial Foundation, and the American Cancer Society Relay For Life.

Motivational Workshop TO GO: WHAT: 2nd Annual Winter Blues Bash WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 14, 7 – 11 p.m. WHERE: Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave. MORE INFO: Kimberly Little, 418-3376 or www.mecmec.org

Suzi Nance, a life coach leader and motivational businesswoman, announces the first of several interactive workshops for 2012. Offering people of all ages the opportunity to succeed in every aspect of the their lives, Nance will conduct “Jump Start Your Life in 2012” on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 6 p.m. at the Firehouse Theatre, 4 Equality Place. To register go to www.suzinance.com. Spaces is limited.

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Lucy’s Hearth is On the Web “Our new website, at the click of a mouse, swiftly explains who we are and what we’re doing,” said Jennifer Barrera, Lucy’s Hearth’s program director. “Our previous website was very limited and difficult to update.” Check out the new site: www.lucyshearth.org The site was made possible through a grant from New Roots Providence and in-kind assistance from the web developer, Windlass Creative, a Newport-based firm. “Everyone on Aquidneck Island knows Lucy’s Hearth and the important work it does for women and children,” said Windlass Creative’s owner and creative director SallyAnne Santos. “It was gratifying to create a website that empowers the staff to swiftly and easily publish timely communications in support of their critical mission.” In addition to designing the site, Santos trained Lucy Hearth’s staff to update it. “This year the supporters of our Adopt-a-Family program helped nearly 300 children have Christmas presents,” said Barrera. “In seconds we shared what was needed on our new website. This wasn’t possible in the past.” This site also has a news section where web surfers can read about Lucy’s being named a recipient of the NBC 10/Citizens Bank “Champion in Action” award, its need for help just before Thanksgiving, and its annual wreath sale. Donors now may also make donations to Lucy’s on-line, a first for the agency, which is located in Middletown. In addition to the new website, Lucy’s is now on Twitter and Facebook, thanks to volunteer Colleen Hopkins. “Lucy’s does such great work that it is a privilege to help tell the story,” said Hopkins, who, is a member of the “Friends of Lucy’s Hearth,” volunteers who work to raise awareness and funds, and help out at the shelter.

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Ann Pier, Armory Projects Progress By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – City planners are still awaiting final approval to apply nearly $200,000 in state and federal funds to begin work on a critical component of the city’s vision for its planned Armory Wharf complex. According to city officials, a request to use state transportation funding to complete needed repairs to the Ann Street Pier has been delayed slightly as planners move to resolve an impasse over the design and construction process proposed by the city. The issue centers around the city’s desire to move forward with a design-build contract for the pier, similar to the process used in the recent addition to Perrotti Park. However, according to RIDOT Senior Planner Steven Church, because federal funding is involved in the project, there are certain standards the project needs to meet before any funds are released. One of those standards is the project bid process. Typically, the RIDOT follows a two-part process which involves sending out separate design and construction solicitations. According to Church, the only design-build project his department has overseen is the ongoing construction of the Wickford Junction commuter rail station in North Kingstown. That doesn’t mean, however, that the Ann Street Pier project will be interminably delayed. In fact, according to Church, the project is still on track to be complete in time for the summer boating season. “We’re all the same team,” added RIDOT’s Heidi Gudmundson.

That should come as a relief to members of the city’s Harbor Center Working Group, who expressed concern over the project’s status during a Tuesday morning meeting at City Hall. With the city working to complete the project in time for the planned America’s Cup World Series in June, time is very much of the essence. Thankfully, according to City Planner Andrew DeIonno, the work needed is rather straightforward, and has already secured the necessary permitting. The project, which is being funded by $198,760 in residual harbor shuttle funds and another $200,000 in enterprise funds, calls for the reconstruction of the wooden pier “in largely the same format” and within the existing footprint, with the gazebo, office, and benches maintained, and the addition of a pumpout station for visiting boaters. Meanwhile, DeIonno also reported that renovations to the Lower Thames Street Armory continue to make headway following a holiday recess. The facility, which for years had been neglected by the city, is being improved from top to bottom to transform what has been a symbol of municipal mismanagement into a thriving center for visiting boaters and a destination for tourists along Lower Thames Street. Second Ward Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin has taken the lead along with fellow Councilor Henry F. Winthrop in moving the Harbor Center Working Group forward. He described Tuesday’s session as “a good meeting.” “We’re on track,” McLaughlin said, adding, “It sounds like we’re making

progress, and there appear to be no outstanding issues.” Workers have successfully laid down the basement level’s concrete floor and radiant heating system. New concrete block walls are also being erected, giving shape to the men’s and ladies’ shower facilities. Earlier this week, utility service was being routed into the building beneath Thames Street, and the windows in the first floor’s Drill Hall have been repaired and replaced. New copper gutters are next, and a secondary egress on the building’s south side is also being completed. In one of the project’s more surprising developments, last week, workers oncovered a piece of the building’s past after they took down a battered sign above the entrance for refinishing. There, carved in stone, were the words “Armory RIM.” Historic Preservation Planner Dana Corson said on Tuesday that “RIM” denotes the building’s original 19th century occupants, the “Rhode Island Militia.” As for the building’s current tenants, DeIonno said that the city needs to begin thinking about setting a firm date for vacating the Armory Antiques Center so that a new efficient HVAC system can be installed. Whether the antiques vendors will be allowed to return to the space remains open for debate, and will likely fall to the City Council for final determination. If all continues to move smoothly downstairs, the city should have both the Armory Boating Center and Ann Street Pier up and running in time for the summer season.

Warm Weather Keeps Berm Repairs Going The recent string of unseasonably warm days has been a boon to the city’s effort to repair the earthen embankment surrounding Easton’s Pond. According to Julia Forgue, the city’s director of utilities, crews have recently completed installing a network of articulating vegetative blocks on the berm’s northern side, and a barge is scheduled to arrive sometime next week to begin work on the western embankment, where a temporary cofferdam is needed. Reflecting on the balmy weather, Forgue said, “You never know when you start to do construction in the winter…If this were last year, they would have had to stop.” Since work began in November, crews have spent the bulk of their time on the North Embankment. They’re now essentially working on borrowed time, pushing the $6 million project well into a previously anticipated winter hiatus. The need for repairs to the embankment became critical after it suffered significant damage from a

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NEWS BRIEFS Grant Will Renovate Topiary Gardens

Closings on MLK Day There is no school on Monday, Jan. 16 for students in Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth Public Schools. The Newport Public Library will be closed on both Jan. 15 and 16. Regular hours will resume on Jan. 17. Both the United States Postal Service and Newport City Hall will be closed on Jan. 16. There will be no waste & recycling pick-up on Jan. 16. All trash collection will be delayed by one day

Thompson Student Wins Art Award Thompson Middle School student Josiah Panjetti was recently awarded a Silver Key Award in the RI Scholastic Art Awards sponsored by the RI Art Education Association and Salve Regina University. A student of TMS art teacher Nicole Icart, Josiah created the piece “Design,” which will be on display at SRU’s Antone Academic Center. To view his work, gallery hours are Monday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Wednesday and Friday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from noon – 4 p.m. There will be a ceremony honoring the award recipients on Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2 p.m. at the O’Hare Academic Center on Ochre Point Ave.

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Chamber Grant Applications Beginning in 2008, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce has awarded grants of $7,000 to nonprofit members who apply and are eligible to receive grants from the Chamber Community Fund. The Chamber is not inviting member non-profits to apply for the 2012 NCC Community Fund Grant. Those member non-profits who are interested in applying for the 2012 fund are encouraged to visit www.newportchamber.com/ events and download an application, or contact the Chamber office directly at 847-1608. The winners of the 2011 NCC Community Fund Grant were: American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter, Edward King House, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and the RI Community Food Bank.

Rogers Financial Aid Night The Rogers High School Guidance Department is hosting a financial aid information session on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. The presentation is open to all post-secondary-bound seniors, juniors and their parents. Jennifer Cone, Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Salve Regina University, will be the guest speaker. She will cover the basic information parents of college-bound students need to know. Included in the presentation will be: the FAFSA and the CSS Prrofile; roles played by the post-secondary institutions, state and federal governments in the financial aid process; and how family income and assets impact financial aid. Questions from the audience will be addressed. Call the Guidance Office with any additional questions at 847-6235.

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Thanks to a generous grant from The Champlin Foundations, Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth will get a face lift and infrastructure improvements this spring. The $115,780 grant will allow the replacement of the diseased boxwoods with disease-resistant ones. To help prevent damage from excessive moisture, the project will also include the installation of French drains along upper garden paths to deflect excessive rainwater, and a new dry well to collect the rain water, which will then be used to irrigate a section of lawn. Additional improvements include rebuilding a barrier-free ramp to the garden to improve handicapped access, installing a microspray irrigation system, using the newly dug trenches for landscape lighting with electrical outlets that will allow for special events on the property at night. More than 14,000 people visited Green Animals in 2011. The property will re-open for the 2012 season on May 13.

For What It’s Worth

Mr. Santi: I was born in 1949 and I have, in a closet, just about every toy I ever received. Many are in their original box. One of my favorites was a game of Chinese Checkers. I have attached a photo of the box. I don’t want to sell any of my toys, but am curious what this game is worth today. - A child at Heart.

Dear Child at Heart: Some of the toys in your collection may have considerable value, your Chinese Checker game has modest value, even with the original box. Probably in the $20 to $30 price range. One category that is in high demand are any early representations of robots. Early robot figures, especially with original cardboard boxes can be quite valuable.

— 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

Island Rugby Looking Seafaring Fun at for Future Stars Middletown Library Continuing the fun and inexpensive indoor winter rugby activities available to all Newport County boys and girls ages 5 – 19, Island Rugby’s non-contact and safe introduction to rugby will be held inside the gym at the Newport County YMCA every Sunday Jan. 15 – Feb. 19. Boys and girls from 5 – 8 years old start off with flag rugby from 10 – 10:45 a.m., followed by 9 – 14 year old boys and girls from 11 a.m. – noon. Finally, an introduction to full contact rugby will be held for 14 – 19 year old boys from noon – 1 p.m. To register, log into: www.usarugby.org and fill out all appropriate membership forms and waivers as a player, or volunteer for Newport County Youth Rugby Football Club. For more information, contact Coach Christopher Gray at 6394901 or www.islandrugby.org.

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Pirate Storytime and Craft Program: Break out the treasure map and shiver me timbers because it’s time to speak pirate! Argh! This storytime will feature pirate and seafaring stories for all the wee mateys. A themed craft will follow storytime. Make it more fun by dressing the pirate part. Geared for ages 4 and up. This free event is Saturday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. Under the Sea Storytime and Craft Program: Mermaids, fish, and sunken treasure abound in this underwater adventure storytime. A themed craft will follow the program. For ages 4 and up. Saturday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the Chinese New Year: It’s the Year of the Dragon! Celebrate the Chinese New Year with stories, fortune cookies, and a craft. For ages 4 and up. Monday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. All events are free but pre-registration is required by calling the library, 846-1573 or visit www.middletownpubliclibrary.org.

Calling All Dancers The next audition for “Rhode Island’s Ballet Theatre” will be during the Company class on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the RI Ballet Arts Academy, 7728 Post Rd., North Kingstown. Serious dance students ages 9 – 18 are invited to audition for the Company. The audition fee is $15 per dancer. Admission to become a member of RIBT is through audition only, held twice a year. Call 847-5301 for more information or visit www.riballet.org

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Newport Police Log During the period from Monday, Jan. 2 to Monday, Jan. 9, the Newport Police Department responded to 585 calls. Of those, 104 were motor vehicle related; there were 81 motor vehicle violations issued and 23 accidents. The police also responded to 15 incidents of vandalism, 9 noise complaints, 26 animal complaints, and 29 home/business alarm calls. Officers responded to 8 reports harrassing phone calls and 2 reports of shots fired. Police conducted 12 school security checks (5-Rogers High School, 5-Thompson Middle School, 1-Coggeshall, and 1-MET School). They transported 6 prisoners, provided 1 funeral escort, and performed 2 liquor establishment checks. Seven instances of assisting other agencies and 8 instances of assisting otherpolice departments were recorded, 12 private tows were also recorded. In addition, 17 arrests were made for the following violations: n Four arrests were made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n Two arrests were made for violating no contact orders. n Two arrests were made for possession of narcotics. n Two arrests were made for outstanding warrants. n One arrest was made for larceny. n One arrest was made for vandalism. n One arrest was made for trespassing. n One arrest was made for weapons possession. n One arrest was made for possession of an open container in public. n One arrest was made for failing to register as a sex offender. n One arrest was made for misc. driving violation.

In Case You’ve Forgotten Jan. 12 - Preventing homelessness in Newport, Channing Memorial Church, 7 p.m. Jan. 20 - Salve theatre auditions, 5-7 p.m., 341-2250. Jan. 20 - Job-seekers workshop, Newport Public Library, 10:30 a.m.

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During the period from Monday, Jan 2 to Monday, Jan. 9, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 129 calls. Of those, 76 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 60 patients being transported to the hospital. 4 patients refused aid. 1 patient was treated on the scene, transport to hospital not needed and 2 patients left scene or were not found. Fire apparatus was used for 116 responses, including the following situations: 2 - Cooking fires (confined to container) 1 - House fire 6 – Fire Alarms (malfunctions) 12 – Fire Alarms (unintentional) 54 – Assists with medical rescues or EMS calls Station 1 - Headquarters responded to 74 calls for rescue. Station 2 - Old Fort Road responded to 16 call for rescue. Station 5 - Touro Street responded to 24 call for rescue.

In a community wide effort to raise much needed funds to benefit the Newport Housing Hotline, a spaghetti dinner featuring live entertainment, karaoke, raffles and silent auctions, will be held on Jan. 15 from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Newport ELKS Lodge, 141 Pelham St. Tickets are $25 for a family, $10 for adults, and $5 for children ages 7 – 16. To purchase tickets, visit the ELKS Lodge, or contact Robynne Alber at 225-5656 or the Housing Hotline at 846-4896.

In the category of fire prevention; the department performed 3 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 15 life safety inspections and provided 3 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: Planning and practicing a home fire escape plan at least twice a year is a great proactive way to ensure your family’s safety in the event of a fire. Start by identifying two escape routes out of each room, if possible, then make sure that each of those escape routes can be safely used by everyone. Do not block access to windows, doors, or exit paths with furniture, bikes, or boxes! —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM

Open House The Pennfield School, an independent day school for nursery-8th grade, is holding an open house Saturday, Jan. 21, from 9-11 a.m. at the school, 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth. Visit www.pennfield. org for information on the 5th and 6th grade Merit Scholarship exam and the admission and financial aid process. To attend the open house, call 849-4646 or email kemory@ pennfield.org.

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Volunteers Needed for Literacy Program Literacy Volunteers of East Bay is in need of volunteers who would like to make a difference in the life of an adult learner. Literacy Volunteers provides free one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction to area adults, helping them with reading, writing, math and/or English speaking skills. In addition, we provide support for students who are enrolled in GED programs. Classes to prepare for Citizenship classes are also available. Volunteer tutors are asked to attend a 15-hour interactive training session to learn tutoring techniques and best practices for working with adult learners. Upon completion of the training, tutors are matched with a student. Together they determine a mutually convenient time and place to meet for 2 hours per week. Coordinators provide ongoing help to both students and tutors. The next tutor training will be at Roger Williams University in the North Classroom Building, room 104 as follows: Thursday, Jan. 12, 6-8:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 19, 6-8:30 pm Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 26, 6-8:30 pm Thursday, Feb. 2, 6-8:30 pm Call 247-2177 to register. Visit www.lveastbay.org to learn more.

Clean Ocean Access will host its 43rd coastal cleanup at Taylor’s Lane in Little Compton on Saturday, Jan. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. Bring your own gloves and wear sturdy shoes.

$5,000 Awarded to Schools for Tree Contest Fourth-graders from six Newport schools decorated tabletop Christmas trees in the Preservation Society of Newport County’s annual “Trimmed for Santa” Christmas tree decorating contest. The trees were on display at The Elms during the holiday season, and visitors were invited to vote for their favorite tree. More than 4,000 votes were cast. Underwood, Cranston Calvert, Coggeshall, Sullivan and Cluny schools will receive an award of $800 for participating and the fourth grade students at St. Michael’s Country Day School won the $1,000 first prize. The prize money, underwritten by an anonymous donor, will support the schools’ visual arts programs. The annual tree contest is coordinated by Preservation Society Associate Curator Charles Burns and staff member Elizabeth Casella.

Helping the Poet Complete the Poem The Learning Center at Channing Memorial Church presents “Helping the Poet Complete the Poem: An Interactive Poetry Reading” presented by Charles H. Harper. Harper’s highly-acclaimed readings are three-way conversations among the poems, participants in the audience, and the poet, in which the audience shares their insights and responses to the poetry. Harper is retired after 39 years of parish ministry in Boston, and has since turned a life-long interest in poetry into a retirement vocation. The public is welcome to attend. To register, call the church office at 846-0643 or email office@channingchurch.org. Registration at the door is also welcome provided space is still available. Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Parish Hall, behind Channing Church, 135 Pelham St. in Newport. $10 registration fee includes all three programs offered in the month of January.

Ann Street Boating Facility Before CRMC The application by the City of Newport for a boating facility at the Ann St. Pier will be reviewed at a Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Jamestown Town Hall, 93 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. Interested parties may attend. The CRMC file number is 2010-05-070. For more information visit www. crmc.ri.gov or call 783-3370.

High School Basketball League The Newport Recreation Department is sponsoring a high school basketball league beginning Thursday, Jan. 19 at 8 p.m at the Martin Recreation Center, Newport. The league is open to all Aquidneck Island high school students, grades nine through twelve. Registration fees are $30 for Newport residents and $35 for non-residents. Registration forms may be obtained online at www.City of Newport.com or by calling the Recreation Department at 845-5800. The deadline to register is Jan. 17.

NYC Frsotbite Series Begins The 2012 season for frostbiting at the Newport Yacht Club kicked off New Year’s Day with 29 people participating under spring conditions, sunny and SW winds at 5 - 12 kts. Eight races were held. The following are the results for the day: Dave Wilson came in first with a score of1.333, Scott Chase scored 2.667, Fred Roy and Suzy Harrington tied with a score of 2.750, Rick Nebiolo took fourth with a 3.000 score’ and Alan Renfrew and Mike Arsenault drew fifth place with 3.667 each.

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Newport Wants … YOU! The decision by Tiverton’s John J. Loughlin II to bow out of consideration for the GOP nomination in order to challenge first-term Rep. David Cicilline for the state’s 1st Congressional District seat might be considered the opening move of what is shaping up to be a highly active political year. It’s not too early to begin thinking about what November will bring, from the presidential race all the way down to local elections. Nor is it too early for prospective candidates to begin thinking about running for office. In fact, we hope that more people will do just that. Especially on the local level, where voters will be asked to elect a new slate of candidates to the City Council and School Committee, there exists ample opportunity for new voices to be heard. Last year, Newporters debated several high-profile issues that inspired many people to get involved. From the construction of the new Pell School to the proposal to redesign Queen Anne Square, the issues that dominated our headlines showed that when people care about an issue, they will engage in the political process. Discouragingly, when the controversy subsides, so too does public participation. Aquidneck Island is not at a loss for highly qualified, capable residents. Many have demonstrated just that over the course of the last year, mobilizing and standing up for what they believe. In the coming months, we hope to see a robust candidate field develop for elections at all levels. If you’re considering throwing your hat into the ring, a good first stop would be the Secretary of State’s website, sos.ri.gov. Or, if you’re so inclined, stop by your local Board of Canvassers’ office. Running for office can seem like an overwhelming prospect, but there are resources available to make it easier.

On the ‘Water’ Front Many Newport Water Division customers had to take a second look. Could their water bills really be this high? The simple answer is yes. As we reported earlier this fall, water rates are on the rise. By now, most customers have received their first bills reflecting the new rates. Unfortunately, there is no good news to report here. Under a recently approved schedule by the state Public Utilities Commission, rates will continue to rise over the next five years, eventually doubling over 2011 levels. The increase is needed to pay for roughly $80 million in federally mandated improvements to the city’s outmoded drinking water treatment plants. With bills in hand, it’s hard to once again ignore the willingness of federal policymakers to foist such heavy burdens upon local taxpayers, and by extension, the complete failure of our federal delegation to represent the interest of their constituents. And while our water should end up tasting better, given the prospect of having to pay more, it’s hard to imagine that it will be any easier to swallow.

MLK Events In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, two days worth of events are being sponsored by the Newport County Branch of the NAACP on Jan. 13 and 16. Newport’s Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee’s 27th Annual Birthday Celebration honoring Dr. King will start off with a special service at Temple Shalom on Friday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. The Temple is located at 223 Valley Rd., Middletown. On Monday, Jan. 16, six events will honor the life of Dr. King. The first is a Torch Run Ceremony at 9 a.m. at the 1st Rhode Island Regiment Monument, at the intersection of Routes 24 and 114 in Portsmouth. The 1st RI Regiment w as the first African-American military regiment. At 9:30 a.m., the Annual Birth-

day Program for Dr. King will be at Thompson Middle School. It will be followed by the annual lunch at noon at the Atlantic Beach Club Pavilion, 53 Purgatory Rd. in Middletown. Tickets for the lunch are $25 for adults and $15 for children. For ticket information, contact Thelma Williams: 338-1075; Fern Lima: 8464785; Joyce Williams: 849-5581; or Shirley Hill: 848-5122. At 3 p.m., there will be a Black History Bowl at Thompson Middle School, where students will answer trivia questions based on AfricanAmerican history. The Afternoon Program will be held at 5 p.m. at the MLK Center located at 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd, immediately followed by an evening worship service at the Community Baptist Church a few doors down at 7 p.m.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Contemplating the Meaning of Art Letter to the Editor; As a footnote to the recent period of public reaction to the proposed refurbishment of Queen Anne Square – what with its frequent vitriol and puerile petulance as well as a certain amount of mature appreciation – one should take a new breath and consider the stone plaque in the center of the square on which it is engraved that the square was “Dedicated July 10, 1976, by Queen Elizabeth II [and] given to the people of Newport by [the] Newport Restoration Foundation.” In the interim period of 35 years, other than grass maintenance and trash removal, the city has provided little to upgrade, let alone refurbish, the park. Now, with the benefit of the Foundation’s backers who have set an expected completion of the new work in the summer of 2012, the public will be able to evaluate the completed revitalization. It is believed that the life of the park will be refreshed through a valuable contribution to the cityscape. If the time should come when, in the future it is decided to once again pay due notice to the park, Newport’s leaders, both elected and nominated - even self-appointed - might form a movement to raise the funds and elicit ideas for another renaissance. In the intervening years, the public will be able to make better use of the park with its new facilities and peacefully contemplate the meaning of art and its surroundings. Charles F. Weishar

Technology Educator Recognized Lee Rabbitt, the Director of Technology for Newport Public Schools, was honored on Jan. 4 with the Making IT Happen award for her contributions to the successful integration of technology in K-12 schools. The award is given by the International Society for Technology in Education, with which Rhode Island ISTE is affiliated. Since its inception in 1995, the Making IT Happen program has highlighted the dramatic role educators play in the learning process by using technology. To date, nearly 500 individuals have been recognized through ISTE and its affiliates. The Making IT Happen program works with state and national organizations to identify individuals who are Making IT Happen within their respective state or region and to recognize them publicly. Rabbitt was honored for her dedication to education and her successful integration of technology in the classroom. During the award ceremony, Rabbitt was described as a leader with a passion and commitment to making sure that technology

happens in the school setting. She has been a leader in educational technology at the district and state level in RI for over 20 years, supporting innovative applications of technology in the classroom. She is currently serving on the Rhode Island Department of Education’s Data Team, which is responsible for navigating the system and data requirements associated with the $75 million federal Race to the Top grant. In addition, Rabbitt serves as the RI Lead Education Agency representative on the National Center for Education Statistics National Forum and chairs the NCES working group. She has also been involved in writing several publications for NCES, including Data Ethics, Forum Guide to Decision Support Systems and Forum Guide to Ensuring Equal Access to Education Website. Rabbitt joins a prestigious group of Making IT Happen honorees, including classroom teachers, school principals, district superintendents, legislators, governors, and former Secretary of Education Richard Riley.

HOMES CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Council, with the accord of the HDC, may identify structures of historical or architectural value whose deteriorated physical condition warrant mandatory repairs or other measures. And even then, demolition is rarely pursued. The ordinance goes on to state that should the owner fail to comply, as a final resort, the city may also undertake the needed repairs on its own, placing a lien on the property for repayment. While the properties at 62 Mill St. and 166 Spring St. are perhaps two of the city’s most visible and wellknown derelict properties, their historic character is also undeniable. Built in 1750, 62 Mill St. was once a stately Colonial of roughly 3,000square feet, with views of Newport Harbor and Trinity Church. Today, dull yellow paint peels away from its rotted clapboard facade, and

cracks are visible in its red brick foundation. It’s most recent assessment, for $414,600, was completed in 2010. The house at 166 Spring St. was built in 1762, a decade after its Mill Street neighbor but more than a decade before the Revolutionary War. At just 1,676-square feet, it has an assessed value of $222,200. In April of 2007, it was the subject of a suspicious fire, later determined to be arson, which burnt through much of a rear addition before being extinguished by firefighters. Since taking over the properties, DSM Realty has made a host of exterior improvements to both properties in an attempt to stave off any further deterioration. The HDC is expected to weigh in on whether those improvements have been enough when they next meet on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall.

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COMMITTEE CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Providing an updated budget for the $30 million bond project, Farrar projected the current cost of the school to be $30,956,858. That price–tag includes $866,000 for furnishings and technology – a budgeted item that could still be cut. Farrar said that another $400,000 could also be cut from an estimated contribution from other school department budgets. He also discussed the possibility of installing a “green” drainage system that would significantly simplify the planned system. If approved, Farrar estimated that it would save $401,500, reducing the total cost of the school to $30,195,368. “We’re getting to a pretty decent point here,” he said. “We’d like it to be better, but that’s a lot of hard work that got this within striking distance.” Committee members approved the bid construction documents by a unanimous vote. Also on the docket was a proposal to rescind the January 2011 vote to recognize the Nutrition Advisory Group (NAG) as a formal advisory body dealing in all matters related to school nutrition. The item was placed on the agenda by School Committee Chair Kelley, who said that the group may be operating in violation of state law. NAG serves as an advisory group under the Health & Wellness Committee, a committee mandated by law for every school that receives federal money for free and reduced lunch programs. The Health & Wellness Committee is only required to meet twice a year, but the volunteer-run NAG, became the go-to group on matters of nutrition in the city’s school system. Instead of voting, Vice-Chair Bolan, who is also a member of NAG, suggested the committee table the night’s discussion and refer the matter to the policy subcommittee to decide whether NAG violated mandates. She said, “I don’t believe we are in conflict with the law … In look-

ing at this, the policy needs some work. Because of a grassroots effort, our group has morphed into something that’s done incredible things … I suggest we re-look at the policy, and make sure it fits into state law.” Ready to defend NAG during public comment, many of the over two dozen community members and parents in attendance at the meeting, expressed relief that the committee would not be voting to dissolve NAG, but rather, align it to be in compliance with state and federal policies. However, members of NAG, who requested to be off the record, said the timing of the action item on the meeting’s agenda was suspicious. As several them noted during a special NAG meeting held Monday, Jan. 9, the anticipated vote at the Tuesday night NSC meeting would be coming just five days after a small group of Newport residents, as well as Supt. Ambrogi and NSC member Jo Eva Gaines, traveled to Providence to attend the state Board of Regents meeting at the Department of Education on Thursday, Jan. 3. On the agenda there was a request by the School Committee for a “space allocation exception” for the gym and cafeteria for the new Pell School. The request for exemption was submitted in response to Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist’s decision on a long-fought suit between the NSC and a group of concerned parents, who claimed the design of the Pell School contained numerous flaws, including a cafeteria and gymnasium that did not meet state education guidelines (RIDE). The Board of Regents did not take any action at the Jan. 3 meeting, as 55 people signed up to comment on a range of statewide issues pertaining to educational facilities, consuming the entirety of the meeting. However, of those 55, three members of the Newport community spoke, including Judith

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Thirty-nine Sea Cadets from the New England area graduated from a regional Petty Officer Leadership Academy (POLA), Jan. 1, at Naval Station Newport. Cadets from units in New York, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey were among the contingent that arrived for training Dec. 26. Cadets received classroom instruction on more than 40 leadership topics that included motivating and disciplining others, ethics and core values, basic needs and human behavior, understanding and managing stress, conflict resolution, and elements of leadership. “What you are doing here is a great opportunity,” said Capt. Douglas Mikatarian, commanding officer, Naval Station Newport. Mikatarian, a submariner, spoke to the cadets about his leadership experiences aboard submarines and surface ships during a Leadership Lessons Learned class. “Leadership teaches you how your decisions affect other people,” he said. “School, training and education really never stops.” The POLA training day included morning and evening physical fitness, reading time, and instructing military drill and ceremony. “I’ve gained more self-respect and want to keep moving forward,” said Cadet Seaman Victoria Tramutolo of Islip, N.Y. Tramutolo, a high school sophomore, was one of six women who attended the training. “This training has taught me to take responsibility for my actions and how to fix my mistakes,” Tramutolo said. “Some of this training is a review of the basics for me, but it’s an opportunity to make my unit better,” said Cadet Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew DiPiro of Roslindale, Mass. “I’ve been able to expand my skills in communication.” Naval War College Prof. William Bundy, Ph.D., a retired Navy commander and director of Gravely Naval Warfare Research Group, spoke to the cadets about the qualities of leadership and the value of teamwork. “Leadership is a matter of learning and experience, and not charisma,” he said. Bundy graduated from the first Sea Cadet boot camp in 1962 at Great Lakes, Ill.

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ARCHI-TEXT A Second Gilded Age for Beechwood?

Beechwood’s owner Larry Ellison is proposing renovations to the mansion in order to restore it and open it as an art museum. The renovations require approval by the Historic District Commission (HDC)on Jan. 17, and the Zoning Board on Jan. 23. Above, an 1852 rendering and plan for the mansion.

By Ross Sinclair Cann As most Newporters are well aware, the great mansions along Bellevue Avenue were primarily built during the Gilded Age. This period, from about 1880 until the First World War, was when some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in America were drawn to the City by the Sea for summer relaxation and pleasure. Perhaps Newport stands on the cusp of once again being in the spotlight and drawing the attention of the wealthy and powerful. It was reported last week that Beechwood, which was purchased by the noted sailor and billionaire Larry Ellison in 2010, might become a museum displaying his extensive collection of 18th and 19th century art. Ellison, named the third wealthiest man in America by Forbes Magazine, is famous for winning the America’s Cup in 2010 in Valencia, Spain and returning the prize to the United States. Extensive renovations are being proposed to restore Beechwood to its original glory. The renovations will require approval by city boards, including the Historic District Commission. No setback or coverage variances are required, and the property will stay on the tax rolls,

The Astors set the precedent, and many of the great houses built during the remainder of the Gilded Age included either a ballroom or similar space so that invitations to grand parties could be properly reciprocated.

according to the lawyers hired to represent the application. Beechwood has had an interesting history. It was originally built for Daniel Parrish in 1851 by Calvert Vaux and Andrew Jackson Downing in a Florentine Palazzo style. This was in the era before the Gilded Age, when wealthy merchants and plantation owners from the South built large homes in Newport. Just a few years after its completion, Beechwood was destroyed by fire, and a replica of the original structure (the current building) was constructed closer to the Cliff Walk and its magnificent water views.

In the 1880s, the house was purchased as a summer residence by William Backhouse Astor Jr. as an anniversary gift for his wife Caroline – the undisputed queen of American society. She created “The Four Hundred,” America’s first social register, named for the number of select individuals that could fit comfortably in her New York ballroom. In 1888, Mrs. Astor engaged noted American architect Richard Morris Hunt to add a ballroom to Beechwood so that the elaborate social gatherings she orchestrated in New York could be held in Newport during the summer months. The Astors set the precedent, and many of the great houses built during the remainder of the Gilded Age included either a ballroom or similar space so that invitations to grand parties could be properly reciprocated. Prior to being purchased by Ellison, Beechwood operated for many years as a living history museum with a troupe of actors serving as tour guides. They portrayed various 19th century characters (from the Astors themselves to the cooks in the kitchen) to give visitors a glimpse of life during the Gilded Age. One of the keys to successful historic preservation is finding new uses for old buildings. Many of the great Newport houses owned and operated by the Preservation Society of Newport County exist today only because of their reuse as museums. These buildings have become some of the most popular tourist attractions in New England, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area each year. In the case of Beechwood and other great Bellevue Avenue mansions, perhaps it is only fitting that a new generation of wealthy individuals and families should take up the banner of historic preservation. The transformation of historic properties built or enlarged during the Gilded Age into structures with new uses will ensure that they last long into the future. Ross Sinclair Cann, AIA, LEED AP, holds degrees from Yale, Cambridge and Columbia and is an historian, educator and practicing architect living and working in Newport.

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January is the prime month to start collecting your seed, plant, tree and berry catalogues. Whether you have dreams of an extravagant garden, or trying your hand at gardening for the first time, a little direction always helps. There are many new vegetables and perennials to try! Here are some of the newest perennials and vegetables to try for 2012:

A pastel by Jay Egge can be seen at Spring Bull Galleryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wonders of White Exhibition on display through Jan. 31. The gallery, 55 Bellevue Ave., is open noon to 5 p.m. daily. For additional information on this exhibition, future gallery events or member artists call the gallery at 849-9166 or visit www.springbullgallery.com.

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Harpsichordist Paul Cienniwa will perform a program of works by French baroque masters on Saturday, Jan. 21, at 3 p.m. at St. Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown. His recording with Grammy Award-winning uilleann piper Jerry Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan was named one of the top ten Irish traditional albums of 2010 by The Irish Echo. A suggested donation of $20 will be taken at the door. For more information, call 617-4669042 or visit www.paulcienniwa.com.

1. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sombrero,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; a â&#x20AC;&#x153;salsa-redâ&#x20AC;? coneflower. Not only is this flower a bright red, one plant will become a clump in your garden within two years. It is a real stunner.

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Chamber Music Performance Musica Dolce will present a concert of chamber music on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., Newport. The program will include the Piano Quintet in C Minor Opus 1 by Dohnanyi, a Mozart Piano Quintet and a Piano Quintet by Dvorak. This concert features Musica Dolce musicians Melody Albanese-Kelly and Meghan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor , violins; Diane Guillemette, viola; John Kelly violoncello and Paul Rosenbloom, pianist. Tickets are available at the door: General admission $20; Students $15, children under 12 are free. For more information, group rates, or reservations, call 846-2125 or visit www.musicadolce.org.

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2. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Eden Perfumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a bright pink peony that is being touted as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most fragrant Peony. Now, who will not want one of those in their garden or as an addition to a Peony collection? 3. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Shock Waveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a new bright lavender phlox with yellow and green variegated leaves. A truly beautiful plant, it will add â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;zingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; amongst green foliage in your flowerbeds. 4.-6. Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are in a class all their own this year. The breeders have come up with hybrid mixes that will look like fireworks in your garden. This year, try the following: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Angela Wilkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (spidery and multi-colored yellow, burgundy, and pink); â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Mermaid Princess,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; a ruffled purple and peach colored lily; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Truffle Panache,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; a triple ruffled hemerocallis made up of three different shades of coral. There is a hint of apricot in its coloring as well. It is reminiscent of a beautiful coral sky at summer sunset. 7. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8. As far as new introductions for roses this year, the pickings are very slim indeed. The rose to look for is named â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sugar Moon.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; It is a bright white, repeat blooming, very large hybrid tea. It is has a fragrance that is heavenly and supposedly makes your rose garden

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Isis Candyâ&#x20AC;? cherry tomato glow at night. If you like hot, deep pink, then â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sir John Betjemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; will be the rose for you! It is an English modern bush rose that is sublime. The rose opens with a very hot pink color, and as it ages it turns more shocking purple in tone. 9. - 10. Dinner-plate dahlia aficionados, pay attention! â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;La Luna,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; a 10-inch bloom dahlia, sparkles with light yellow petals edged in dark yellow. Since these flowers are the size of a small planet, they will fit into your new galaxy with the previously suggested daylilies. A smaller five-inch bloom has the very racy name, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Hot Rodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! It is a deep coral water-lily-shaped dahlia and is, without question, a standout. Dahlias make such great cut flowers all summer long and right into October that if you select only one cutting flower for your garden, the dahlia should be your choice. Not only do they come in planetary sizes, there are also tiny â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;buttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; size varieties, and every size in between. The colors are in every shade you can imagine. They come in a multitude of shapes, heights and bloom sizes. The basic shapes are dinner plate, spider, lobed, water lily, pincushion, and pom-pom.

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Can there really be such a thing as a new vegetable? Not exactly. But, as with flowers, there are always new crosses, hybrids, and introductions. Many of the modern vegetable introductions are being engineered to resist pests, blights, wilt, and fungus. This is good! The latest veggies that you will want to pop into the earth this May are: 1. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Isis Candyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a new cherry tomato variety from Reneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Seeds. Not only is the tomato coral pink, it is variegated with yellow stripes. It is supposed to be sugarsweet. I wonder how it will compare to everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite cherry tomato, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sun-gold.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2. Do you hate all those gigantic zucchinis taking over your garden every summer? Well, this new plant will answer your gardening wishes. It is a miniature zucchini to grow in a pot. Its name is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Astia.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Try this little

beauty in a lovely clay pot, and enjoy zucchini at your speed. 3. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Cayennettaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a new mildly spicy pepper. The peppers are elongated in shape, start out green, and turn to red when fully ripe. Remember its name! It is not for the fans of a regular green pepper. This pepper packs a lot of heat. 4. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sun-Stripeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a new yellow zucchini with white stripes. It is advertised as being sweeter than regular varieties of green zukes. It will be very pretty on the grill! 5. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Red Ballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brussels sprouts are real eye-poppers. They are a very bright shade of purple, and they grow true to form on stalks, as do their green cousins. These are a must, not only for visual fun, but for their delicious sweet nut-like taste. 6. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Caracasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; carrot seeds are perfect for growing in patio pots. They are a mini version of Chantenay French carrots, and they are divine! They only grow to a length of two to three inches and are perfect for a snack, or if you need just a hint of carrot in a recipe. The parent carrot, Chantenay, is a full-flavored carrot, so this mini version promises the same tasty punch.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Red Ballâ&#x20AC;? Brussels sprouts All of the flowers and vegetables listed here will grow very well in our climate zone. As you may have noticed, winter seems to come and go this season, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not over yet. We still have three months to slog through, and then it will be time to spray for weeds, and start the spring clean up. So take this time not only to dream but also to plan your summer flower and vegetable beds. PS: A great new catalogue is called Territorial. It is filled with everything from exotics to everyday plants and vegetables. Their garden tool section is superb. Check it out. Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens passionately and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.

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Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) has lost the love of his life. His wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death has impacted his children, as such a loss would inevitably do. The film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bought A Zoo,â&#x20AC;? asks us to believe that a grieving widower/ father imagines that he can prevent his children from falling apart by buying, of all things, a zoo. Benjaminâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14-year-old son, Dylan (Colin Ford), has been expelled from school for a number of infractions, including presenting â&#x20AC;&#x153;inappropriateâ&#x20AC;? art. Consumed by graphic images of death, Dylan draws his angst and grief on paper. Benjamin hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t truly confronted his own grief, so he is ill-equipped to deal with his childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s loss. His 7-yearold daughter Rosie (Maggie Elizabeth Jones) seems adriftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lost in her grief in a way that a child her age cannot articulate but feels as acutely as the physical pain of a broken limb. What can a Dad do when his son is expelled from school, and his daughter still clings to Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old hooded sweatshirt? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bought A Zooâ&#x20AC;? is based on the published memoirs of the real zookeeper, Benjamin Mee, but the film narrative takes a few liberties with the facts. In real life, Benjamin Meeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife died after the family bought the zoo, which would present a major problem with script structure in a film. A saleable screenplay requires an â&#x20AC;&#x153;inciting incidentâ&#x20AC;? that sets the narrative into motion. Thus, in the movie, the wife dies, leaving the husband bereft, and the kids anything but all right. So, he buys a zoo. Emotion runs high in this film, which was directed by Cameron Crowe (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say Anything,â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jerry Maguire,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Almost Famousâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eliza-

Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF) is now accepting entries for its 16th annual film festival to be held Aug. 7-12 at venues throughout Rhode Island. The event is consistently ranked as one of the top film festivals in the U.S., RIIFF presents an exciting program of over 200 films, seminars and post-film parties and gatherings, and is attended by more than 300 filmmakers and film professionals from around the world. New Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest film festival, RIIFF has been repeatedly cited by Moviemaker Magazine as one of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee.â&#x20AC;? New and seasoned filmmakers alike present their work. The festival also honors exceptional screenplays and teleplays in its screenplay competition. Five films that premiered at RIIFF have won Academy Awards, and another 16 have been nominated, while many have garnered distribution from companies like HBO, Cinemax, Sundance, Showtime and IFC. Types of submissions: Feature Narrative (40 min. or longer), Documentary, Shorts (under 40 min.), Animation, Experimental, Music Videos, Public Service Announcements (PSA) and Rhode Island-made. Early deadline is Jan. 15 and final deadline is June 1. For more details and to download an application, visit www.filmfestival.org or call 401-861-4445.

Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson co-star in â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bought A Zoo.â&#x20AC;? bethtown.â&#x20AC;?) Crowe can manipulate the heartstrings, as he proved in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jerry Maguire,â&#x20AC;? with its catch phrase, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You had me at Hello.â&#x20AC;? In â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bought A Zoo,â&#x20AC;? however, he tugs a bit too hard at those emotional triggers. I saw this film with an audience in which even elderly men walked out dabbing their eyes to catch spilled tears. And, to be perfectly honest, I felt myself getting a bit â&#x20AC;&#x153;verklemptâ&#x20AC;? near the end. Yet, I found myself amazingly tearless at the movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end, even though I have wept openly and profusely during many a film. I think that I had the fleeting moment of teariness, and then I saw the machinery of the screenplay at work. It does not bode well for a film when a critic or any informed viewer is aware of the mechanics. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bought A Zooâ&#x20AC;? is a sometimes delightful and moving story about grief and recovery. Unfortunately, it stoops to cheap sentimentality to evoke tears, when it could be a story of affirmationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which it is, to an extent. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hate seeing this film. Matt Damon was convincing as a sweet,

good-hearted Everymanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a newmillenium Jimmy Stewartâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and Scarlett Johansson has been underrated in her role as the woman who shakes Benjamin out of his grief and back to the world of love and light. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no small undertaking for an actress, and Johansson manages it without theatrics or cheap sentiment. I found her totally believable as a catalyst for renewed life and a second chance at love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bought A Zooâ&#x20AC;? is a good movie, but it is not a great film. It offers entertainment, but it will never keep anyone awake afterwards searching for deeper meaning. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s okay for a movie to just be a movie. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Bought A Zoo: is just an entertaining movie. Patricia Lacouture currently teaches film studies at Salve Regina University. She also taught at Rhode Island College for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in film from Boston University.

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The James Montgomery Band will rock the house at the second Winter Blues Bash on Saturday, Jan. 14. Stunning Ochre Court will be the backdrop for this fundraising event in support of the Middletown Educational Collaborative. The festive evening will feature dancing, a live auction, hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, and a cash bar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all to benefit Middletown Public Schools. The event runs 7-11 p.m. and admission is limited to guests over 21. Tickets are $50, available online at www.mecmec.org or at the door.

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Save the Bay Seal Cruise One-hour seal watching tours aboard M/V Alletta Morris, Expert guides and binoculars provided, depart from Bowenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf Landing, 11 a.m., 324-6020, www.savebay.org. newportFILM KIDS Screening of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eleanorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret,â&#x20AC;? an animated tale of a magic library where characters come to life, ages 3 to 8, Megley Theatre Black Box, Antone Academic Center, 56 Law-

rence Ave., 1 p.m., $10 adults, $5 kids, www.NewportFilm.com. Winter Lecture Series Musician Art Manchester demonstrates how jazz works in â&#x20AC;&#x153;All That Jazz; 100 Years,â&#x20AC;? Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., members $10, non-members $15, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. 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. newportFILM â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rampartâ&#x20AC;? is the gritty story of a dirty cop whose family life is more tangled than life on the force. Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. screening, $12 film only, $20 reception and film, www.NewportFilm.com. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt. 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 8460669. Common Fence Music MC Kate Grana hosts the 13th Gathering of Fiddlers & Fishermen, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, doors open and music begins at 6:30 p.m., bring picnic basket or buy galley chowders, soups and chili, $15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; early ticketing suggested, 683-5085, www.CommonFenceMusic.org. Winter Blues Bash James Montgomery headlines this benefit for the Middletown Educational Collaborative with dancing, live entertainment, raffle contest, live auction, hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres and cash bar. Guests must be over 21. $50, Ochre Court, 100 Ochre Point Ave., 7 p.m., www.mecmec.org

Saturday Night Comedy Laugh out loud with Paul Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo and Bob Seibel at Newport Grand, Admiral Kalbfus Hwy., 8 p.m., www.NewportGrand.com. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Jan. 13 for details.

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Save the Bay Exploration Center Visit and learn about sea creatures, storytime, 175 Memorial Blvd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 849-8430. Souls and Stones Tour Explore the Common Burying Ground, view the remarkable gravestones and learn about former Newport residents. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770. Save the Bay Seal Cruise 11 a.m. See Saturday, Jan. 14 for details. Scenic Train Rides Enjoy a narrated ten-mile scenic ride along Narragansett Bay, heated cars, Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Andrew Nixon: I Am Here and You Are Not,â&#x20AC;? Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., free with admission, 848-8200. Housing Hotline Benefit Community fundraiser for the Housing Hotline at the Newport Elks Club, Bellevue Ave. and Pelham St., 2-6 p.m., $10. For tickets or to make a donation, call 8464896.

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Monday January 16

samplers that a girl might produce. 82 Touro St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 8460813, www.newporthistory.org.

Road to Independence Walking Tour Learn about riots and rebellion as you stroll through the heart of colonial Newport. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770.

Accounting for Artists Richard Streitfeld will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;Life on the Ledger: How to Make Your Art Add Up,â&#x20AC;? Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley Rd., 6:30-8:30 p.m., $10, 560-0979, www.JamestownArtCenter.org.

Storytime and Dance Author David Ira Rottenberg will read â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gwendolyn, the Graceful Pig,â&#x20AC;? and members of the Newport Academy of Ballet will perform, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, Barnes & Noble, 1311 West Main Rd., Middletown, 1 p.m. and 2p.m., 849-8473.

Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.

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

Bird Tales Join Norman Bird Sanctuary staff for this â&#x20AC;&#x153;Owl Moonâ&#x20AC;? storytime and craft. $4 members, $6 nonmembers, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 10 a.m., 846-2577, www. NormanBirdSanctuary.org.

Tuesday January 17

Lunch with the Artist Series Richard Tyre hosts a lunchtime discussion on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pueblo Indian pottery: The significance of form and soul,â&#x20AC;? Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 12 p.m., members free, non-members $5, bring lunch, 848-8200. Newport Cooks! Explore â&#x20AC;&#x153;Homemade Pasta Makingâ&#x20AC;? Chef Deja Hart, 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, 6 p.m., reservations required, 293-0740. Arts Around the Fire The Newport County Arts & Cultural Allianceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly gathering for artists and those who love art. Steve Feinberg of the RI Film Commission will speak. Spanglish, 162 Broadway, 6-8 p.m., cash bar, hors dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres, www.NewportArts.org.

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Portsmouth Library Book Group Join the library staff for a discussion of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,â&#x20AC;? by Jamie Ford, the story of a Chinese boy who falls in love with a Japanese girl. 2658 East Main Rd., 6:30 p.m., 683-9457, www.PortsmouthLibrary.org. Play Reading Group Weekly group discussion for theatre lovers who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to be on stage but enjoy reading scripts. The first script will be â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Few Good Men,â&#x20AC;? by Aaron Sorkin. Edward King House, 35 King St., 7 p.m.,$2. Poetry Reading Charles H. Harper presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping the Poet Complete the Poem: An Interactive Poetry Reading,â&#x20AC;? Parish Hall, Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., 7 p.m., email learningcenter@channingchurch.org or skierons@msn. com for more information. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.

Wednesday January 18

Sampler Exhibit Newport Historical Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Their Manners Pleasing, and Their Education Complete: Newport Samplers 1728-1835,â&#x20AC;? continues at the Seventh Day Adventist Meeting House. The exhibit, featuring 18th and early 19th century samplers from the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s textiles collection, reflects the evolution of Newport needlework over the course of a century and includes examples of the different types of

Thursday January 19

Eight Bells Lecture John â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jackâ&#x20AC;? Satterfield will discuss his new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saving Big Ben: The USS Franklin and Father Joseph T. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Callahan,â&#x20AC;? which chronicles the World War II experience of the U.S. Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first Jesuit chaplain. Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required one day prior to event, limited seating, 841-2101. Read/Eat/Chat All are invited to discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clara and Mr. Tiffany,â&#x20AC;? by Susan Vreeland, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., noon, members free, non-members $5, bring lunch, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Lego Club Jamestown Library Lego Club meets, for children of all ages, 26 North Rd., 3-4 p.m., 423-7280, www.Jamestownri.com/Library/. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;? 5 p.m. See Jan. 12 for details. Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Jan. 12 for details. Value of the Book Newport Historical Society presents book dealer Ray Rickman on what makes a book valuable in an â&#x20AC;&#x153;Antiques Road Showâ&#x20AC;? format. Guests may bring up to three books for free estimates. Colony House, Washington Square, 5:30 p.m., members $1, non-members $5, 841-8770. Lyme Support Group Harbor House, 111 Washington St. between Van Zandt and Battery Streets, 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:30 p.m. lymenew port@gmail.co, Newport Gulls Hall of Fame Induction Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own baseball team honors inductees Mitchell Boggs, Rusty Begnaud, Rick McGowan, Jim Murphy, Danny Otero, Chris Stanton, Hyatt Regency, Goat Island, 6-11 p.m., www.NewportGulls.com. Winter Constellations Join Kim Botelho for an evening under the stars. Learn about the life cycle of stars, followed by an outdoor observation and hike, dress appropriately, $3 members, $5 nonmembers, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 6-7:30 p.m., advance registration required, 8462577, NormanBirdSanctuary.org.

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Musical Entertainment Thursday, January 12 Billy Goodesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m. Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney, 10 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Decades, 9 p.m. Newport Marriottâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Paul DelNero Jazz, 7-10 p.m. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DJ Curfew, 10 p.m. One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Keith Manville Perro Saladoâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Honky Tonk Knights, 8:30 p.m.

Friday, January13 Billy Goodesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Live music Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. LaForge Casino Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m. Middletown VFWâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Java Jive, 9 p.m. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PubÂâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Triple Threat, 10 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til closing One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rugburn Rhino Barâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Face Show and Spogga Rhumblineâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m. Rustyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-Open Mic Night with Dynimite Dom, 9 p.m.-closing The Chanlerâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dick Lupino, Dennis Cook, Paul Nagel

Saturday, January14 Fifth Elementâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Ubiquitones featuring Robert Holmes, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Clarke Cooke Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Foreverly Brothers, 9:30 p.m. The Hyatt Five33 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lois Vaughan, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Middletown VFWâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Loungeâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Summer School, 9 p.m. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PubÂâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m. One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Slam Rhino Barâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Run for Covers/ The Face Show Rhumblineâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m. Vanderbilt Grace Hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dick Lupino, Dennis Cook, Paul Nagel, Jeff Fountain

Sunday, January15 Castle Hill Innâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dick Lupino, Jordan Nunes Clarke Cooke Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Bobby Ferriera on piano, 11:30 a.m. Fifth Elementâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Ubiquitones featuring Robert Holmes, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PubÂâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;John Erikson, 9:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;til closing One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Monday, January16 Fastnetâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;?Blue Mondayâ&#x20AC;?, Ricky King Russell,10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Tuesday, January 17 Billy Goodesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cafe 200â&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;?Tuesday Bluesâ&#x20AC;?, The Ubiquitones featuring Robert Holmes,10 p.m.-1 a.m. One Pelham Eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Stu from Never in Vegas

Wednesday, January 18 Buskers Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;The Ubiquitones, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pubâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Karaoke, 10 p.m. One Pelham East â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chris Gauthier Rhino Barâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Rhyme Culture Sardellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dick Lupino

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Galleries

Spotlight on Music

Hunter Gallery Exhibition through Feb. 4. Gallery hours, Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. St. George’s School, Purgatory Rd. Middletown. Image: Vessel made with curly ash, ash and red oak.

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Fifth Element on Sunday, Jan. 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesdays, Jan. 17, 24 and 31 at Newport Blues Café. The group features Robert Holmes on guitar and vocals. Holmes is a founding member, songwriter and lead guitarist for Epic recording artist ‘til Tuesday. Other band members include; Dean Cassell on bass, Steve Burke on keyboard, and Mike Warner on drums. Burke and Warner also provide back-up vocals. All band members have toured in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

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Newport Cooks! Learn how to “Warm Up with Indian Cuisine” with Chef Sarah Peppercorn, 796 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, 6 p.m., reservations required, 293-0740. Thursday Book Discussion The Thursday Evening Book Group meets tonight to discuss, “The Sea Around Us” by Rachel Carson. Still relevant more than 50 years after its publication, this is one of the most remarkably successful books ever written about the natural world. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., free and open to the public, 847-8720. “Films with a Twist” Jamestown Arts Center screens selections from the RI International Film Festival, 18 Valley Rd., 7 p.m., $10, 560-0979, www.JamestownArtCenter.org.

Friday January 20

Job Seekers Workshop Jane Palmer, RI Department of Labor and Training, will give advice on “Resumes and Cover Letters” in this first session of a series of workshops for job seekers being offered this winter. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., sign up at the Reference Desk, 847-8720. Auditions Salve Regina University’s Theatre Dept. auditions for “Grey Gardens” and “Picasso at the Lapin Agile.” Prepare a monologue and 32 bars of musical theatre song. Open to students and community members, Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St, 5-7 p.m., 341-2250. Candlelight History Tour Tour Belcourt Castle by candlelight. 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846-0669. 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 8 p.m. See Jan. 13 for details.

Saturday January 21

Winter Tree ID Learn to identify winter trees at the Norman Bird Sanctuary with Jac-

qui Mitchell. Indoor presentation followed by outdoor exploration, dress appropriately, members free, non-members $3, advanced registration required, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org. Redwood Book Group Discuss Tolstoy’s “War and Peace,” part I. New members welcome. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m., 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Under the Sea Storytime Mermaids, fish, and sunken treasure abound in this underwater adventure storytime, craft activity follows, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 11 a.m., preregistration required for this free program, ages 4 and up, 846-1573. Save the Bay Seal Cruise 11 a.m. See Saturday, Jan. 14 for details. 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 Dr. Hayat Alvi, of the U.S. Naval War College, discusses “Middle East Today and Tomorrow: Long Term Trends,” Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., members $10, non-members $15, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Kids Matinee Children ages 6 and up and families welcome to watch “The Karate Kid,” rated PG, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2:30 p.m., free, drop in. Meet the Author Middletown Police Chief Anthony Pesare discusses his new book, “They Always Win,” a thoughtprovoking exploration of the line between cop and criminal. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 3 p.m., , 846-1573. Harpsichord Recital Paul Ciennewa performs works of Rameau, L. Couperin and Forqueray at St. Columba’s Church, 55 Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown, 3 p.m., $20, www.paulciennewa.com.

Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt. 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 8460669. World Gone Crazy Comedy Band World Gone Crazy combines the fun of Bare Naked Ladies, the energy of Blue Man Group and the comedy of Capitol Steps. Newport Grand, Admiral Kalbfus Hwy., 8 p.m., www.NewportGrand.com. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Jan. 13 for details. Ellis Paul at Common Fence Music Folk singer/songwriter Ellis Paul performs, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, hall opens at 7 p.m. for the “folk tailgate picnic,” concert 8 p.m., $25 at door, $22 advance, 683-5085, www.CommonFenceMusic.org.

Sunday

Anchor Bend Glassworks Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.16 Franklin St., 849-0698, anchorbendglass. com. Anthony Tomaselli Gallery 140 Spring St., 419-2821, www.anthonytomaselli.com. Arnold Art Rare print editions by John Mecray in third floor gallery, Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, noon - 5 p.m., 210 Thames St., 847-2273, www.arnoldart.com. Art on the Wharf Gallery open every day, noon - 6 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 965-0268. Blink Gallery Travel photography and Newport images, 89 Thames St., 847-4255, www.blinkgalleryusa.com Brimstone Studio Open Sat. and Sun., noon–5 p.m., or by appointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 440-3974.

Save the Bay Exploration Center Visit and learn about sea creatures, storytime, 175 Memorial Blvd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 849-8430. Save the Bay Seal Cruise 11 a.m. See Saturday, Jan. 14 for details.

Joseph Matose Gallery At the Sunrise Center, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 164 Broadway, 835-3477. Luniverre Glass Gallery International artists showing sculpture and jewelry from Paris, open Thurs.-Mon., noon – 5 p.m., 146 Bellevue Ave., 846-9009, www.luniverre.com. Sage Gallery 435 Thames St. (2nd floor). www.sageartworks.com. Roger King Fine Art Two floors of 19th and 20th century American paintings. Open daily, 21 Bowen’s Wharf, 847-4359, www.rkingfinearts.com.

Cadeaux du Monde Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com.

Sheldon Fine Art Gallery open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

DeBlois Gallery Open Tues.-Sun. 12-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave. 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com

Spring Bull Gallery Wonder of White opening reception, Saturday, Jan. 7, 5-7 p.m. 55 Bellevue Ave., 849-9166

Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com. Duris Studios 26 Franklin St., 849-1540, www. kevinduris.com Harbor Fine Art Open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com. Isherwood Gallery Wed.-Sat., noon – 5 p.m. and by appointment, 108 William St., 6191116, isherwoodgallery.com.

January 22

Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Ave., suite 8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com.

Jamestown Arts Center Gallery open Sat. & Sun. noon-3 p.m.,18 Valley St., Jamestown.

The Lady Who Paints “Onsite” paintings by Rosemary Kavanagh O”Carroll, 9 Bridge St., 450-4791. The Third & Elm Press & Gallery Woodcuts and paper created by Ilse Buchert Nesbitt, open Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m - 5 p.m. and by appointment, 29 Elm St. 848-0228 www.thirdandelm.com. William Vareika Gallery Special Gilbert Stuart exhibit, 212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149, www.vareikafinearts.com.

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Owls have stirred the imagination of many people over the millennia with their nocturnal activities and almost supernatural ability to hunt in the darkness. Throughout the history and art of human storytelling the owl has been depicted as a wise old sage and knowledgeable counselor. Legends, fables, fairy tales, and epic sagas, told in many cultures, abound with examples of an aged and all-knowing owl that passes advice to a heroic protagonist. Owls have also been called the “night watchman of our gardens,” because of the way owls eat harmful rodents and insects at night. Owls are easily recognized by their large, broad heads with a ruff of feathers around the eyes. This ruff is called the facial disc. This round facial disc allows sound waves to be focused to their sensitive ear openings. Since most owls hunt at night, this allows for the ability to hear prey under snow, in tall grasses, or moving through undergrowth vegetation on moonless nights. Unlike most birds, owls possess large eyes that look straight ahead. For this reason, they can watch an object with both eyes. They have “binocular vision” like humans, but they cannot move their eyes in the sockets. Owls must shift their heads to follow a moving target. They can rotate their heads in a 270 degree range of motion. Nocturnal owls’ eyes are especially adapted to gather light to enable them to see prey. Owls’ eyes have long lashes, and their upper eyelids close over them to protect the eyes themselves. The majority of owl species have short, thick bodies; strong, hooked beaks; powerful feet with sharp claws; and broad, usually rounded

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wings. Owls do vary greatly in size, but almost all species share these physical qualities as birds of prey. Owls are widespread and found in every habitat of North America including urban settings. The plumage colors and ear tufts that some species possess are critical to their survival. The feathers of the “ear tufts” are soft and fluffy and make the birds seem larger than they are. They have plumage colors of black, white, and shades of brown and rust, so that they blend into their backgrounds when they roost during the day. Owls hunt by stealth in flight, taking prey from the ground. Their wings are silenced by tiny serrations in the edge of their outer wing sections and layers of down between their wing feathers. Owls swallow most of their prey whole. Later they regurgitate a “pellet” of fur, bones and other indigestible parts.

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The Great Horned Owl is the largest owl in North America. It gets its name from the tufts of feathers on either side of its head that resemble horns from a distance.

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There are a number of owl species represented in Newport County. Three species: – Great Horned Owl, Barn Owl and Eastern ScreechOwl – are permanent residents in our area. In the fall and winter, we have visiting species such as the Short-eared Owl, Snowy Owl, Barred Owl and the Northern Sawwhet Owl. My first experience with “owl prowling” came in December 2010. Using a tape recording, and guided by experienced and knowledgeable friends, I was able to locate the returning calls of two Eastern Screech Owls and a Great Horned Owl, in the Sachuest Point/ Norman Bird Sanctuary region. However, because owl breeding and nesting season was occurring at that time, it was strongly suggested that the owls should not be distracted too often. They are sensitive to disturbances, and females on the nest are especially vulnerable to potential threats. It is best to participate in an organized “Owl Prowl”, conducted by professional wildlife educators such as the Norman Bird Sanctuary or the Audubon Society. On Aquidneck Island, owls are widely dispersed between the woodlands, wetlands, fields and seashores. They can be found in neighborhoods as easily as in the “greener” areas. In the Morton Park region, my neighbors and I are often treated to the hooting of Great Horned Owls during the evening hours. Recently, the faint, descending, high-pitched whinny of the Screech Owl was heard in our neighborhood. This call was followed by an even, purring trill. Great Horned Owls are large, powerful raptors that hunt from perches for just about any type of prey. Skunks, opossums, snakes, rabbits, squirrels, waterfowl, other owls and other birds are some of the prey this owl will take. With

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a body length of about two feet and a wingspan of 44-46 inches, the Great Horned Owl is capable of lifting three times its own weight. This species is also known to take Night-Herons and American Bitterns, which are nocturnal wading birds. The Eastern Screech-Owl is a small owl, only about nine inches in length, with a wing-span of about 20 inches. It has large ear tufts that make it look bigger than it is. This species feeds on mice, moles, small birds and large insects. They will readily accept owl nesting boxes or nest in hollow trees and will nest in uban regions, close to where there is sufficient prey. A pair of Eastern Screech-Owls may raise 4-9 hatchlings in their nest. The trembling calls and hollow whistles of their species have lent basis to legends and superstitious wives’ tales; that these sounds meant that death or disaster was near. Owls provide helpful assistance to farmers, gardeners, and other agricultural professionals. They remove rodents and insects from fields and crops. However, in recent years many owl species populations have been in decline due to habitat loss and other causes. To learn more about owls, go to: Cornell Ornithology.com or www. AllAboutBirds.org. Recently, Snowy Owls and Shortearned Owls have been sighted in our area; for latest sightings go to RIBirds.org.

Snowy Owls are usually found in Alaska or Canada’s tundra, where their white feathers serve as camouflage, but they have been seen around the island in recent months. (Photo by Bob Weaver) The Norman Bird Sanctuary is hosting an “Owl Prowl” on Thursday, Jan. 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. with a rain date of Friday, Jan. 27. The public is invited but registration is required. For more information go to normanbirdsanctuary.org. or call 846-2577. This is a wonderful chance for a family outing in nature, but dress warmly!

Jack Kelly, a native Newporter, is a wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast who enjoys sharing his experiences with others.

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Vikings OT Tolman 54-50 – Islanders KO Mt. Hope 64-49 The Rogers High School boys’ basketball team maintained possession of first place in Div. II-East, upping their record to 5-1 by defeating Tolman High School 54-50 in overtime on home court on Tuesday night, Jan. 10. With the loss, Tolman dropped to 3-3 in Div. II-Central. Senior guard Reeyon Watts led the Vikings with 16 points, including the last 4 points on free throws in overtime to seal the victory. The Vikings next hit the road for a Friday the 13th tilt in Lincoln. They will return home to face New Bedford in what is always an entertaining, non-league match-up at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 15. Ponaganset visits Rogers for a 7:30 p.m. tip-off on Tuesday, Jan. 17. On Monday night, Jan. 10, the Middletown High School boys used a strong second half at home to cruise past Mt. Hope High School 64-49. Toryn SmithNeves had a team high 15 points for the Islanders. Smith-Neves and teammate J. D. Bailey each had 10 rebounds in the game. With the win, the Islanders improved their Div. III-South record to 4-1, tying them with East Greenwich for second place behind Prout. The Islanders will next try their luck at East Greenwich on Friday, Jan. 13 for a 7 p.m. contest, then return home to face Prout at 5p.m. on Tuesday Jan. 17. – Kirby Varacalli

Divon Bailey, #12, shoots a short jumper over Tolman’s Jonathan Percy, #23, in the first half. The Vikings senior would finish with 13 points.

Photos by Rob Thorn

The Islander’s J. D. Bailey, #40, about to win this rebound battle against the Huskies’ Brett Dacosta, #24. The Middletown sophomore grabbed 10 boards and added 10 points in the victory.

The Vikings Reeyon Watts, #5, gets ready to sink his fourth consecutive free throw, with just 8.9 seconds left in overtime, versus the Tigers of Pawtucket.

Down by two, with 12 seconds left in regulation, Rogers’ Cody Platt, #2, shoots from the corner as fans gasp in anticipation. Platt made the shot (his only three-pointer of the game) to give Rogers a temporary two point lead before Tolman would make one of two free throws with 1.3 seconds remaining to force the overtime period.

in SPORTS ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 1/13 7pm Rogers @ Lincoln 1/15 3pm New Bedford @ Rogers 1/17 7:30pm Ponaganset @ Rogers GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/12 7pm Rogers @ Warwick 1/18 7:30pm W. Warwick @ Rogers BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/14 8pm Rogers vs Prout @ Warburton Ice Rink BOYS INDOOR TRACK 1/16 6pm MEET @ Rhode Island Interscholastic League GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 1/16 12:30pm MEET @ Rhode Island Interscholastic League

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 1/13 7pm Middletown @ E. Greenwich 1/17 5pm Prout @ Middletown 1/18 7pm Middletown @ Exeter/W. Greenwich GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/12 7pm Middletown @ N. Smithfield 1/18 5pm Rocky Hill @ Middletown BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/16 1pm Portsmouth vs Middletown @ URI Brad Boss Arena BOYS SWIMMING 1/12 7pm Middletown @ Westerly GIRLS SWIMMING 1/12 7pm Middletown @ Westerly WRESTLING 1/12 5pm Middletown @ PCD/Juanita Sanchez 1/18 7pm Middletown @ Ponaganset

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ST. GEORGE’S HIGH SCHOOL

BOYS BASKETBALL 1/13 7pm Portsmouth @ Central 1/17 7pm Portsmouth @ Woonsocket GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/13 7pm Pilgrim @ Portsmouth BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/16 1pm Portsmouth vs Middletown @ URI Brad Boss Arena GIRLS ICE HOCKEY 1/13 6pm Portsmouth vs St. Mary/ Bay View @ Schneider Ice Rink-Providence College GYMNASTICS 1/8 1pm MEET @ LaSalle Academy Portsmouth vs LaSalle BOYS INDOOR TRACK 1/16 6pm MEET @ Rhode Island Interscholastic League GIRLS INDOOR TRACK 1/16 12:30pm MEET @ Rhode Island Interscholastic League BOYS SWIMMING 1/12 3:30pm Portsmouth @ East Providence GIRLS SWIMMING 1/12 3:30pm Portsmouth @ East Providence

1/14 4:30pm St. George’s @ Kent’s Hill BOYS SQUASH 1/14 3:30pmBrooks @ St. George’s GIRLS SQUASH 1/14 3pm St.George’s @ Brooks

ST. GEORGE’S HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 1/13 5pm St. George’s @ PCD 1/14 4:30pm St. George’s @ Lawrence GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/14 1pm St George’s @ Lawrence BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/13 5pm St. George’s @ PCD 1/14 4:30pm St. George’s @ Lawrence GIRLS ICE HOCKEY

PORTSMOUTH ABBEY BOYS BASKETBALL 1/13 5pm St. George’s @ PCD 1/14 4:30pm St. George’s @ Lawrence GIRLS BASKETBALL 1/14 1pm St George’s @ Lawrence BOYS ICE HOCKEY 1/13 6:30pm Worcester @ Portsmouth 1/14 1:30pm KLHT @ Portsmouth 1/18 4:30pm Portsmouth @ Pingree GIRLS ICE HOCKEY 1/13 4:30pm Dana Hall @ Portsmouth 1/14 5pm Portsmouth @ Vermont 1/18 3:45pm Portsmouth @ Newton BOYS SQUASH 1/18 4pm Moses Brown @ Portsmouth GIRLS SQUASH 1/13 4:30pm Concord @ Portsmouth 1/14 2:30pm Portsmouth @ Tabor 1/18 4pm Moses Brown @ Portsmouth GIRLS SWIMMING 1/13 4pm Portsmouth @ Lincoln

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Middletown senior forward Toryn Smith-Neves, #44, stretches for a rebound against Mt. Hope’s Ben Francis, #20, in the first half. Smith-Neves would grab 10 boards and have 15 points in the win over the Huskies.