Newport This Week - March 1, 2012 by Tom Shevlin

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Contact Your Representatives State Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed of Newport spoke on Wednesday at a meeting hosted by the Rhode Island Hospitality Association on Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s proposal to raise the amount of state tax on meals and beverages by 2 percent, bringing it to 10 percent, which compares with just over 6 percent in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Acknowledging that the increased meals tax would have a big impact on Newport restaurants, Paiva-Weed urged people to contact their representatives by phone, email or letter to express their opposition to the proposed tax increase. (Photo by Rob Thorn)

Signs of Hope for Newport Economy PROVIDENCE, R.I. – At least one hundred and fifteen (115) of new businesses opened their doors in Newport in 2011, based on new data from the Secretary of State’s office. Statewide, it appears that Rhode Island’s entrepreneurs may be getting more optimistic about the economy’s recovery. For the first time since 2007, the number of new business starts actually increased year-over-year. But, overall, the growth was modest. Last year, 6,846 new businesses filed with the Secretary of State’s office compared to 6,778 in 2010. As a basis for comparison, there were 7,837 start-ups in 2007. There are signs that the economic shake-out is not over, though. In 2011, 6,627 corporate entities disappeared, about 7 percent more than 2010 when 6,183 companies shut their doors. Still, Rhode Island did better than in 2008, when a record 7,071 companies went out of existence. “The state’s economic troubles have taken a terrible toll on Rhode Islanders. We can only hope the worst is behind us,” said Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis.

Local Boatbuilder Reports Busy Winter NEWPORT – Oldport Marine’s Sherman Street facility has been pretty busy of late. The mooring operator and marine service provider received three orders to build Oldport 26 launch boats this season. According to Oldport’s general manager Matt Gineo, that’s an increase over the last two years. Originally commissioned in 1984, the Oldport launch is one of the last commercial vessel designs to be built in downtown Newport. Based on a scaled-down version of the Wasque 33, the launch has become a common sight at yacht clubs and marinas across the northeast. Once these three editions are complete, Oldport will have delivered 131 of their custom-built crafts. Though it’s only one piece of their business, Gineo says that boat building is crucial to sustaining his workforce during the off-season.

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Newport restaurant owners voiced their opposition to a proposed hike in the state meals and beverage tax on Wednesday, Feb. 29, saying that the increase could have a devastating effect on the area’s restaurant industry. The proposal from Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee to raise the state meals tax rate from 8 to 10 percent has drawn fire from the Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) and leaders in the General Assembly. On Wednesday, the RIHA held the fifth in a series of regional public meetings on the matter at the Newport Marriott, Nearly three dozen local restaurateurs were in attendance. Chafee says that the 2-percent tax increase will bring in an additional $39.5 million in revenue to

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Another Year, Another Tax As the city mulls a proposal to apply a short-term rental fee on property owners who let out their homes over the course of the year, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has included a similar concept in his 2013 budget. While the city has only begun to look into the feasibility of such a plan, Chafee’s proposal is straightforward: Extend the state’s 13 percent lodging tax to vacation rentals that in most towns are exempt. The measure, if it passes, would include B&Bs as well as private homes and condos that are rented for more than 15 days a year, up to the first 30 days of a tenant’s stay. According to Chafee’s office, the tax, which could bring in up to $3 million, is needed to bridge a projected $250 million budget shortfall. However, the proposal is not without opposition. The Rhode Island Association of Realtors quickly came out against the extension, as has the Town of New Shoreham, which already has its own 1 percent tax on vacation rentals. On its website, the RIAR says, “Neither Connecticut nor Massachusetts charge hotel or sales taxes on individual homes and condominiums. If passed, this legislation would hurt R.I. property owners already crippled

by the economy by putting R.I. vacation destinations at a competitive disadvantage to neighboring states.” It continues: “Why would we want to drive away business by raising the price to stay in Rhode Island? We’ve already raised the cost of visiting our beaches and the public outcry was tremendous! How could property own-

“If passed, this legislation would hurt R.I. property owners already crippled by the economy.”

ers retroactively collect the tax from spring/summer renters who have already paid if they decide later in the year to rent their property for more than 14 days?” and “If Massachusetts couldn’t figure out how to do this, how can RI?” It’s hard to imagine that Newport’s plans to levy some form of tax on rental properties wouldn’t be impacted by the success or failure of the Chafee proposal. The city solicitor’s office is expected to report back to the council on the plan in the coming weeks.

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Irish Heritage Month For updates throughout the month and for more information visit www.aohnewport.org

Saturday March 3 Bus Tour of Irish Newport, leaves from Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave., 9:30 a.m. – noon, free, but donations accepted, reservations required, call Ann at 841-5493 or email tpm1@earthlink.net. Irish Radio, The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK, traditional and contemporary Irish or Irish influenced music, hosted by Rick Kelly since the 1980s, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., www.wadk.com. The 2012 St. Patrick’s Day Parade button design was inspired by Chaz Donovan, this year’s Parade Grand Marshal. The anchor is a reference to his involvement with the water; Donovan was in the Navy and also served on Newport’s Harbor Commission. The bridge symbolizes the City by the Sea, and it represents Donovan’s ability to bridge the gap between young and old. Donovan, who is 84, is seen here in his Confederate Civil War regalia in front of the RI State house at a past St. Patrick’s Parade in Providence.

Irish Super-Duo, Common Fence Music Presents Irish Super - Duo Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, Channing Church, 135 Pelham St., 8 p.m., $25 in advance, through Ticket Web at 866-468-7619 or 683-5085, $28 at the door, www. commonfencemusic.org.

Sunday March 4 Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast, breakfast buffet proceeds to benefit the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Hibernian Hall, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., $10, family rates also given. Dancing at the Forty Steps, official opening event of the 35th Annual Newport Irish Heritage Month, live traditional music, demonstration of traditional Irish set dancing, Forty Steps is on the Cliff Walk, at the east end of Narragansett Ave., noon, free event. Sing-along with Shanachie, free family event, 1 p.m., Hibernian Hall. Traditional Irish Music, live traditional Irish “session,” hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright, Fastnet Pub, 1 Broadway, 5 – 9 p.m., no cover, family-friendly, 845-9311, www.TheFastnetPub.com.

Friday March 9 Winter Express Escapes at Spa Terre

Choose from 3 different mini-treatments 25 minute Hot Stone neck, back and shoulder massage, 25 minute microdermabrasion facial or 50 minute paraffin polish change on hands and feet) $60 1 treatment, $110 for 2 treatments or all three for $150. Plus 20% gratuity. Avail. Monday – Thursday. Appointments required 848-4848 Cannot be combined with any other discounts/offers

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Hibernian of the Year Dinner, Honoring Past Division #1 President Stephen Martin, Hibernian Hall, Newport.

Sunday March 11 Grand Marshal Roast, testimonial honoring Chaz Donovan - Parade Grand Marshal of the 56th annual Parade in honor of St. Patrick, Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave., 2 p.m., $20 in advance, $25 at the door, 846-5081 or 847-8671, www. newportirish.com/events. Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song, Jamestown Public Library, 26 North Rd, Jamestown, 3 - 4:30 p.m., free and open to the public, www.celticharpri.com. Traditional Irish Music, live traditional Irish “session,” hosted by A. O. Gutierrez, Tim May, and Jack Wright, Fastnet Pub, 1 Broadway, 5 – 9 p.m., no cover, family-friendly, 845-9311, www.TheFastnetPub.com.

Friday March 16 Pre-Parade Party and Big Daddy Award Ceremony, entertainment includes pipe bands, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, Hibernian Hall, 5:30 p.m., free, 846-5081, www.newportirish.com/events.

Saturday March 17

Parade Day Parade steps off promptly at 11 a.m. from City Hall on Broadway, then proceeds to Washington Square, down Thames Street, to Carroll Avenue and concludes at St.Augustin Church. Mass in Honor of St. Patrick, St. Joseph’s Church, Broadway, 9 a.m. Mayor’s Reception, City Hall, open to the public, 10 a.m.

Post-parade Party, corned beef sandwiches, cash bar and plenty of Irish music, Hibernian Hall, noon, advance tickets only, $20, 847-8671. Celebrating the Irish at La Forge, music, sing-a-longs, food, immediately following the parade, La Forge Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., 847-0418, www.laforgenewport.com.

Hibernian Mass in Honor of St. Patrick, St. Mary’s Church, Spring St., 11 a.m., built 1848 - 1852 by

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Celebrating Ireland in Story & Song, free, Portsmouth Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 7 – 8 p.m., wwww.celticharpri.com.

Tuesday March 20 Irish Sing-a-long with Dave Manuel, La Forge Restaurant, Bellevue Ave. 6 - 9 p.m. featuring corned beef and cabbage, www.laforgenewport.com.

Thursday March 22 Rhode Island Famine Memorial Committee Fundraiser, an evening with Kieran Furey, the widely published and highly-acclaimed poet of Ireland’s “Great Famine,” Ceilidhe Club, 50 America St., Cranston, 8 p.m. $10 at the door, all proceeds to benefit the Rhode Island Irish Famine Memorial, www.rifaminememorial.com, for directions visit: www.irishclubri.org.

Saturday March 24 Irish Radio, the Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK , noon – 2 p.m., www.wadk.com.

LAOH Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner, sponsored by the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Augustin Hall, $15, 6 p.m., available at Creaney Cruise & Travel 8498956 and Deborah Winthrop Fine Lingerie 682-2272.

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Monday March 19

Irish Radio, live parade coverage on 1540 AM WADK.

Knights of Columbus Irish Night, corned beef & cabbage dinner, music and dancing, 7 Valley Rd., Middletown, dinner at 7 p.m., $12.

31st Annual Parade Day Breakfast

Traditional Irish Music, Fastnet Pub, 5 – 9 p.m., see March 9.

Museum of Newport Irish History, interpretive center open 10 a.m. 4 p.m., 648 Thames St., 848-0661, www.newportirishhistory.org.

Irish Radio - on 1540 AM WADK, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., www.wadk.com

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Crowley’s Irish Breakfast, La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., for reservations call 847-0418, www.laforgenewport.com.

Museum of Newport Irish History, interpretive center open 10 a.m. 4 p.m., 648 Thames St., 848-0661, www.newportirishhistory.org.

Post-parade Family Party, an alcohol-free family event, clowns, parade bands, and refreshments, “The Hut,”(behind the Newport Public Library), following the parade at 1 .pm., free, 846-5081, www.newportirish.com/events

Saturday March 10

Irish Architect Patrick Keeley, www. stmarynewport.org.com.

Sunday March 25 Traditional Irish Music, Fastnet Pub, 5 – 9 p.m., see March 9.

Saturday March 31 Museum of Newport Irish History Interpretive Center, open noon - 4 p.m., 648 Thames St., 848-0661, www.newportirishhistory.org. Irish Radio - The Irish Hours on 1540 AM WADK , noon – 2 p.m., www.wadk.com.

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Park Soil Contains Toxins By Tom Shevlin Soil tests commissioned by the city and Newport Restoration Foundation have confirmed the presence of several known pollutants in Queen Anne Square. In a report submitted to the state Department of Environmental Management (DEM) on Feb. 22, Sage Environmental consultants details what it says is “sporadic” contamination throughout the park, consisting of various heavy metals and other toxins which, though worrisome, are consistent with urban environments. Among the identified toxins were high levels of lead, TPH, and various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which are commonly traced to the incomplete burning of coal, oil, garbage or other organic substances. It had been feared that more volatile compounds might have been left behind by a laundromat that once occupied a portion of the park, but these were not observed in significant numbers. The test was a first step toward the redevelopment of the park designed by landscape architect Maya Lin. Intended to honor the late Doris Duke, the proposal sparked a controversy and gar-

nered national media attention last year. On Thursday, Feb. 23 Newport Tree Warden Scott Wheeler joined members of the NRF, Sage Environmental and DEM to review the report and map out the next steps. “From what I’ve been told, what they found in a portion of the test soils are things that would be found in urban soils,” Wheeler said, adding that while the toxicity levels do exceed DEM standards, they are manageable. “The good news is that nothing was found in the groundwater,” Wheeler said. The project’s, stakeholders are expected to meet again with engineers from DEM in the coming weeks to review potential remediation plans, and some further testing will be required to determine whether there are any areas that can be left “as is.” Because of the relatively stable nature of the toxins, they can typically be continued by a simple capping process, though the report does indicate that some soil removal may be necessary. Once a final plan is approved, the NRF, through its Doris Duke Memorial Foundation, will be responsible for the first $175,000 in clean-up costs.

Grant to Aid Redevelopment Plan By Tom Shevlin Newport has been awarded a $58,000 state grant to complete a detailed planning assessment and re-use plan for the redevelopment of the north end. Planning Director Paige Bronk accepted the award during a ceremony held last week at the State House in Providence. The application, which was submitted as part of the state’s 2011 Planning Challenge, should jumpstart the city’s efforts to redevelop the area around the Pell Bridge interchange and former Navy Hospital property. In addition to the state funding, the city will also contribute $14,500, bringing the total project budget to $72,500, the bulk of which will be directed to an outside consultant. Initiated in the late 1990s, the Pell Bridge Realignment Project has long been identified as a potential source of economic development for the city, and is a key component to the revitalization of the North End. However, it was only recently that a concept could be developed that satisfied RIDOT, the City of Newport, and RITBA. Under the plan, a minimum of 23 acres of land will become available for redevelopment as a result of the project. And with RIDOT moving ahead with final

engineering for the project, the city is also looking to complete a detailed planning assessment for secondary parcels such as the City Yard on Halsey Street. The city has also expressed interest in acquiring the abandoned waterfront Navy Hospital property in the shadow of the Pell Bridge. Planners are excited by the potential of the 10-acre property, which is among the last pieces of undeveloped waterfront properties on Newport Harbor. According to the grant application, “This property offers the state and city an unparalleled economic development opportunity.” In addition to looking at traffic patterns and potential land use, the project is also expected to assess the siting of possible satellite parking facility locations within the study area, improve connectivity with the Gateway Center through alternative transit, weigh a proposal to extend Dyer Street, and evaluate environmental concerns at the Navy Hospital. Rather than starting from scratch, the project is expected to rely on existing plans including the North End Master Plan, West Side Master Plan, Newport Comprehensive Plan, AIRPA Reuse Plan, and the RIDOT Pell Bridge Realignment Plan.

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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 the state’s public schools, but because of funding formulas, none of it would go to schools on Aquidneck Island. Those opposed to the tax hike say that the increase will hurt the state’s restaurant industry, especially here in Newport. Moderating the meeting, RIHA President Dale J. Venturini cited statistics indicating that, if passed, the tax increase would negatively affect local eateries. For instance, if a restaurant owner wished to lower menu prices in order to offset the tax increase, the owner would have to absorb the “meteoric rise” of the price of commodities. According to Venturini, over the last two years, the cost of sugar has increased by 67 percent, cooking oil by 42 percent,

Those opposed to the tax hike say that the increase will hurt the state’s restaurant industry, especially here in Newport.

and beef, pork and seafood are up 15 percent. Adding the proposed tax increase to that “would make it more difficult for small business owners to make a living,” said Venturini. Several local restaurant owners who were in the audience had comments. Len Panaggio, managing partner of the New England Restaurant Financial Group, said, “This is a 25 percent increase on the tax that exists now. For years, the state has had no vested interest in the restaurant industry. We’re so controlled by so many laws, and our industry keeps getting beat up. It’s tiring. Leave us alone.” Another audience member said that far from being a burden only to tourists, it’s the locals who will ultimately pay the price. With Connecticut and Massachusetts taxing meals at 6.35 and 6.25 percent respectively, another concern voiced was that those living in border towns would forgo eating in Rhode Island, and instead spend their money out-of-state. The possibility of a toll increase on the Newport Pell Bridge and of a new toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge added to concerns that visitors would be deterred from coming to Aquidneck Island to dine out. In attendance at the meeting was Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed, who said that the tax proposal is a “particularly hard issue for those in Newport” and encouraged the public to contact their state representatives to voice their opposition on the issue, particularly the impact it would have on residents and business owners. “In this economy, raising taxes should be the last alternative,” she said.

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NEWS BRIEFS General Assembly Highlights

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n Bill to lower state cigarette tax

Legislation introduced would lower the cigarette tax by $1 per pack in an effort to make the state more competitive with its neighbors, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Similar to a bill he introduced last year, the legislation aims to draw more revenue back into Rhode Island with competitive prices. The bill will be especially helpful for “border communities,” Representative Phillips said.

n Bill to dissolve Turnpike and

Bridge Authority Legislation has been introduced to dissolve the quasi-public Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority, moving all its duties and functions to the Department of Transportation. He suggested that by eliminating the authority and placing its functions within the DOT, the resulting efficiencies might eliminate the need to place tolls on the bridges, or raise the toll prices.

n Audit of state’s debit services firm Legislation approved calling on the governor to request an immediate audit of JP Morgan Chase,

the corporation that is under contract with the state to provide and administer debit card services. Senator who introduced the bill said he called for the audit to determine the debit card fees the company is imposing and collecting for itself. A separate Rep. has introduced the legislation in the House.

n Meeting on Central Falls receiver’s chief of staff Representative requested a meeting between the Central Falls delegation and Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee to settle matters regarding the allegations against Gayle Corrigan, the chief of staff for Central Falls receiver Robert Flanders. According to a news report, Corrigan was fired by her previous employer for “profiting from a secret scheme.” n Bill to dissolve Turnpike and

the DOT, the resulting efficiencies might eliminate the need to place tolls on the bridges, or raise the toll prices.

n Bill targets price gouging

Legislation introduced a bill to prohibit individuals and retailers of essential commodities, such as home heating fuels, motor fuels, food and water, from engaging in price gouging during a market emergency or upon a declaration of a state of emergency by the governor or a federal disaster declaration. In the process of investigating why gasoline in his part of the state is generally more expensive than it is in the rest of Rhode Island, Representative Azzinaro discovered that Rhode Island has no law against price gouging.

n ‘Gold Star’ military families

Legislation introduced to allow the biological parent, stepparent, adoptive parent, spouse, sibling or child of a member of the United States armed services who lost his or her life while on active duty to obtain a specialty “Gold Star Family” license plate.

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

Irish Art Show

Healthy and Fit

Artist Ben Butler will be showing his paintings “The Irish Series” throughout March at his gallery, 1 Casino Terrace, Newport. Gallery hours are noon to 5 daily.

Thompson Middle School announced its Health and Physical Education Students for January: Grade 5, Jason Antone and Keana McCants; Grade 6, Henry Rayner and Jianna Peno; Grade 7, Federico Fernandez and Gabrielle Rodrigues; and in Grade 8, Jake VandeGriend and Jordan Hanos.

Discussing Women and the Arts Celebrate International Women’s Day at the Newport Art Museum on Bellevue Ave., Thursday, March 8 from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. for a discussion titled “Would there Be Art Without Women?” Topics to be discussed are: What women are doing in the Newport community to support the arts, how women are working differently during the recession, how women are using networking to sustain the art business, and much more. RSVP to this free event by visiting http://www.eventbrite. com/event/2861890993/efbevent.

An old “Newporter” called to make an appointment a couple of weeks ago for me to look at a dance card that belonged to his grandfather. The dance card dated from February 22, 1898 and was for a Military Social for the Newport Artillery Co. that was held at their armory. Printed by Marshall Printers. The text stated that Col. Barker led the Grand March followed with 21 other dances. The reception committed consisted of the following last names: Tilley, Barker, Stevens, Sayer, Cole, Bliss, Richardson, DeBlois, Stacy, Patterson, Hazard, Melville, Openshaw, Flagg, Barlow, Fullerton and Lawton - all Newport family names. The dance card in excellent condition and is worth about $100 but its value is priceless. – Federico Santi — 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

Choristers’ Sunday Concert The Newport Navy Choristers, under the direction of JoAnn Loewenthal, will present “Music For A Sunday Afternoon” on Sunday, March 11 at 4 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church, 1967 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. The Newport Navy Choristers have been performing in the area for over 55 years and have raised over $350,000 for charities throughout the region. The Choristers are open to all members of the military community. Tickets can be purchased in advance by contacting any Chorister member or by purchasing at the door. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for Senior Citizens and children under 12 and $18 for families. Proceeds from this concert will benefit the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and the Newport Navy Choristers encourage families to attend.

Student to Study Media Kyla Russell, of Newport, a student at Rogers High School, has been nominated to represent Rhode Island as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2012 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Russell has been awarded the opportunity to join a select group of 250 students from across the country to participate in an intensive week-long study of journalism and media. Russell was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in journalism and media studies. National Youth Correspondents participate in hands-on, experiential learning through decisionmaking simulations that challenge them to solve problems and explore the creative, practical, and ethical tensions inherent in journalism and media.

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The Newport Yacht Club Frostbite Series was held under sunny skies with temp in the low 40s on Sunday, Feb. 26. There were delays until the puffs dropped under 20 knots, winds for the remainder of the day were NW 12-18 knots. The following are the top sailing scores: Dave Wilson in first with 2.5; in a three-way tie for second were FJ Ritt, Kate Wilson, and Fred Roy with a score of 3 each; in third place was Tripp Alyn with 3.3 and Robert Morton took fourth place scoring 3.7

Audition Call Auditions for “Love, Sex and the IRS” will be on Tuesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant,102 Connell Highway, Newport. four males and three females are needed for the play. The positions will be paid. For more information call 8487529 or visit www.newportplayhouse.com

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Newport Police Log During the period from Monday, Feb. 20 to Monday, Feb. 27, the Newport Police Department responded to 496 calls. Of those, 138 were motor vehicle related; there were 113 motor vehicle violations issued and 25 accidents. The police also responded to 10 incidents of vandalism, 9 noise complaints, 23 animal complaints, and 23 home/business alarm calls. Police conducted 3 school security checks (2-Rogers High School, and 1- Triplett) They transported 6 prisoners, provided escort for 3 funerals and recorded 7 instances of assisting other agencies and 7 instances of assisting other police departments. Nine private tows were also recorded. In addition, 20 arrests were made for the following violations: n Three arrests were made for DUI. n Two arrests were made for violating no contact orders. n Two arress were made for simple assault. n Two arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n Two arrests were made for possession of narcotics. n One arrest was made for noise violation. n One arrest was made for possession of marijuana. n One arrest was made for possession of weapons. n One arrest was made for domestic assault. n One arrest was made for an outstanding warrant. n One arrest was made for larceny. n One arrest was made for trespassing. n One arrest was made for vandalism. n One arrest was made for breaking & entering.

Newport Fire Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, Feb. 20 to Sunday, Feb. 19, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 95 calls. Of those, 57 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 50 patients being transported to the hospital. 4 patients refused aid. 0 patients were treated on the scene, transport to hospital not needed and 3 patients left scene or cancelled on scene. Fire apparatus was used for 87 responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters responded to 42 calls • Station 1 - Engine responded to 29 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road responded to 15 calls • Station 2 - Engine responded to 21 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 5 responded to 21 calls Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 1 - Chemical spill or leak 1 - Power line down 2 - Carbon monoxide incidents 7 – Fire Alarm (malfunction) 12 – Fire Alarms (unintentional) In the category of fire prevention; the department performed 6 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 9 life safety inspections and provided 6 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: Unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer, smoke alarms installed in one- and two-family dwellings shall be replaced when they fail to respond to operability tests, but shall not remain in service longer than 10 years from the date of manufacture (NFPA 72- RI Fire Alarm Code). —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM

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Call for Tax Helpers AARP is seeking volunteers to help clients prepare their taxes. The Tax Aide program offers free income tax preparation at sites around Newport County. In 2011, the program completed more than 1,000 returns for Newport County clients. Volunteers will be trained. Email Robert.Lobecker@verizon. net, if you would like to help.

Food Pantry Offers Weekend Hours With the help of local churches and service groups, the Salvation Army, 51 Memorial Blvd., is opening its food pantry on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Food or monetary donations and volunteers are always welcome and needed. For more information, call Lt. Helen at the Salvation Army, 846-3234.

The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees will meet on Tuesday, March 6, at 1 p.m. at the United Congregational Church, Valley Road, Middletown. The guest speaker is Dave Shuler from Tall Ships Newport. He will address the upcoming Tall Ships festival and volunteer opportunities that are available for our members. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend, and if not a member, to join the chapter. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Richard Bianco at 683-5421.

Business Award Nominations Due March 5 The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Excellence In Business Awards. The awards are presented annually to honor outstanding business and community achievement in Newport County. They are designed to celebrate the achievements of businesses and to recognize the vital role they play in the economic well-being of our community. Businesses may be nominated from six categories: micro business, large and small business, nonprofit, woman- or minority-owned business and entrepreneur of the year. The selection process will be overseen by the Chamber’s Member Services committee and past award winners. The 2012 winners will be recognized at the Awards Breakfast on Monday, May 7, at the Newport Officers’ Club. Nominations are due by Thursday, March 5 at the Chamber office. Nomination forms can be found online at www.NewportChamber.com. The 2011 winners of the Excellence In Business Awards were: Large Business: NewportFed; Small Business: William Vareika Fine Arts, Ltd.; Micro Business: Cadeaux du Monde; Woman Owned Business: Only in Rhode Island; Entrepreneur of the Year: RI Computer Learning Services; Non-Profit of the Year: James L. Maher Center.

Ocean State Tall Ships Irish Newport Tour The Museum of Newport Irish Fundraiser History will hold its annual bus On Wednesday, March 7, Fluke Wine, Bar & Kitchen, on Bowen’s Wharf, will host a fundraising dinner for Ocean State Tall Ships. A three-course menu will be served for $50, plus beverages and tax. Cost includes a $25 donation to Tall Ships. Reservations encouraged, call 849-7778 or visit www.flukewinebar.com.

Coastal Clean-Up Clean Ocean Access’ next cleanup is set for Saturday, March 10, from noon - 2 p.m. at Brenton Point State Park. Volunteers should meet in the parking lot directly in front of the jetty and make sure to wear boots or sturdy shoes. Additional clean-ups are scheduled for April and May.

Yoga in the Wild Yoga classes will be offered at the Norman Bird Sanctuary on Saturday mornings, 8:30 - 10 a.m and Monday evenings, 6 - 7:30 p.m. through April. All levels welcome, equipment will be provided. For class pricing and more information contact Jessica Webb, 6629557 or email her at getgrounded@ anchoryoga.com.

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‘The Farmer in Middletown’ The Middletown Historical Society will presents a lecture about the role of the farmer from Colonial times to present day on Sunday, March 11, from 2 - 4 p.m. at Paradise School, corner of Paradise Avenue and Prospect Street. Plenty of parking in the park. Donations welcome.

Warm-Up Wednesdays St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., is opening their doors on Wednesday afternoons, 1 -4 p.m. to anyone in the community who would like to stop in, have a cup of hot coffee, read a newspaper and get in out of the cold.

The Middletown Rotary Club recently held a food drive to provide food baskets to deserving people in the local community. On January 25th, Rotary members gathered at the Middletown Senior Center to enjoy a pot-luck dinner and assemble the food baskets. The drive raised over three thousand pounds of canned and packaged foods, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables. Cindy Morse organized the event for Rotary and said, “we are so pleased to be able to do this for the citizens in the community who have done so much for all of us for so many years. It is just our way of saying thank you.” Rotary International is a global humanitarian organization with more than 1.2 million members in 34,000 Rotary Clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary members are men and women who are business, professional and community leaders with a shared commitment to make the world a better place through humanitarian service.

tour of “Irish Newport” on Saturday, March 3. The tour departs Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave., at 10 a.m. sharp. Complimentary coffee and Danish will be available at 9:30 a.m. The 2-hour narrated tour includes stops at various sites that are connected to the history of the Irish in Newport, including Ochre Court, The Forty Steps on Cliff Walk, and the historic Barney Street Cemetery. The bus tour includes an introductory visit inside the Museum’s Interpretive Center on Thames Street. Co-sponsored by Viking Tours of Newport, the tour is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. Reservations are required, as space is limited. To reserve, contact Ann at tpm1@earthlink.net or 841-5493.

‘Grease: The School Version’ St. Michaels Theatre Ensemble will present “Grease: The School Version” Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m. Followed by a matinee on Saturday March 3, at 2 p.m. Directing the fifth to eighth graders will be Christina Johnston with help from Chelsea Boergesson as choreographer and Kristine Langello as the musical director. Admission is $7, free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. For more information, contact Christina at 849-5970, x 330.

House Tour Date Set The 2012 Neighborhoods of Newport House Tour date set for Sunday, April 29 will provide exclusive entry to six architecturally significant private homes in Newport, including three houses designed by Newport’s acclaimed 19thcentury summer-house architect, George Champlin Mason. The 2012 Neighborhoods of Newport House Tour is sponsored by Franklin & Company Interiors, of Newport. and organized by the Parents Association of St. Michael’s Country Day School.

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EDITORIAL Taxed to a Fare Thee Well Statistics are tricky things, easily manipulated to tell only part of a story or to argue both sides of the same issue. Winston Churchill summed up this idea with his famous statement that, “Statistics are like a drunk with a lamppost: used more for support than illumination.” But let’s not be too quick to dismiss the central truths that can be found in numbers. This week, we have been bombarded with them. On the homefront, Newporters have begun receiving in their mailboxes the results of the city’s latest property revaluation. On the political front, we’re told that Rep. David Cicilline is facing an uphill battle in his reelection campaign against Republican challenger Brendan Doherty. And on the economic front, we learned that despite earlier estimates, Rhode Island’s unemployment rate remained above 11 percent for the full 12 months leading into the new year. If that were not enough, on Wednesday, representatives from the hospitality industry convened at the Marriott hotel to protest a proposed 2 percent increase in the state meal and beverage tax that the Chafee administration estimates will bring in an additional $39.5 million in revenue for education. A disproportionate amount of the state’s meals tax revenue already comes from Newport, and the added tax would place yet another burden on small business owners. It should be thoroughly rejected. Adding insult to economic injury, under the proposal, Newport wouldn’t even receive any additional funds for its education system. In fact, if Chafee’s budget were to pass, Newport’s state education funding would actually decline by 0.8 percent, or $90,522. If you’ve begun to feel like you’re being nickel-and-dimed to death, you’re not alone. On almost all fronts, industries which support our island economy have become the target of increased fees and taxes. Realtors here are sounding the alarm on a proposal by the governor to levy a 13 percent tax on vacation rentals, while tourism officials are mobilizing to repeal a 7 percent tax on tour operators, set to take effect this year. And the prospect of higher tolls on the Newport Pell Bridge this summer makes us wonder at what point a day trip across the bridge will become too expensive for too many people. In the state’s incessant march to collect more revenue, there’s little respite for the average taxpayer, and even fewer safe havens for small business owners. Yes, the state has financial commitments that must be met. But what about the commitment to the people and businesses who make Rhode Island’s economy work? Alexander Hamilton, one of the country’s Founding Fathers, said it best in 1788, when he wrote in the Federalist Papers, “It might be demonstrated that the most productive system of finance will always be the least burdensome.”

Safeguard Our Water To the Editor: I read recently that the School Department is planning to redesign and repave the parking lot at Middletown High School. I am concerned because Valley Brook, a tributary of Bailey Brook, runs through the high school property, as well as that of the Gaudet Middle School. Bailey Brook is the principal source for drinking water for the lower half of Aquidneck Island, and Valley Brook enters it not far from Green End Pond, a major reservoir. Water samples collected by Citizen Scientists on behalf of the Aquidneck Island Watershed Council and tested by Salve Regina University indicate that Valley Brook is tainted with chemicals that are harmful to the drinking water supply, particularly near the high school. There may be some pre-

sumption that MHS is the source, but the brook does course through a dense neighborhood to the south. A definite source point is yet to be determined. That said, we strongly urge that the school department pay heed to the town’s water protection district standards, that steps be taken to ensure parking lot runoff does not enter Valley Brook directly, either through the use of interceptors and landscaping into rain gardens or, most costly -- but effective -- stormwater treatment devices. Utilizing organic fertilizers instead of chemicals is another good management practice and is a more economical way to better protect our drinking water. James H Marshall, President Aquidneck Island Watershed Council

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Turbines Are Not That Noisy To the Editor; I am writing in response to Mr. Chris Semonelli’s letter to the editor titled “ No to Turbines in Middletown,” published on Newport This Week on February 23, 2012. I read Mr. Semonelli’s letter with great amusement because of the obvious anti-wind bias that so thoroughly infused his comments. Mr. Semonelli’s two-year search for “tools and data” to determine if wind turbines are appropriate for Middletown is far from a fair and balanced evaluation of the benefits and costs of wind energy in a community. First, Mr. Semonelli went through 549 responses of the survey and of course, the one he noticed was the one that was most anti-wind. Then he arranged for a special meeting just with that one anti-wind neighbor, and simply accepted as fact their statements that the noise emitted by the turbine is like that of a “fire engine when the wind comes from a certain direction.” A fire engine…seriously? Let’s apply some common sense to statements such as this. A fire engine’s siren generates a noise level of 120 decibels or more, at

the threshold of hearing pain. By comparison, gas lawn mowers emit a noise level of 70 decibels. Even a large wind turbine, such as the one at the Portsmouth High School, only has a noise level of about 45 decibels at 500 feet, and just 35 decibels at 1500 feet. A level of 45 decibels is equivalent to that of a refrigerator in a quiet room, or the air conditioning system in an empty theater or library. A level of 35 decibels is equivalent to a quiet bedroom. Wind turbines do generate a swooshing sound when it is windy, and should be appropriately set back from neighbors to minimize this effect. If we allow for enough distance and the presence of other noise sources (such as roads, highways, and other noise emissions from people, vehicles, and machines), as well as mitigating factors such as vegetation, it is absolutely possible to correctly site an appropriately sized wind turbine in any community. Some neighborhoods, with a major road such as route 138 nearby and more of an industrial character such as the Naval base can probably accommodate a large wind turbine. At other locations

Remembering the Khojaly Massacre To the Editor; On February 26, AzerbaijaniAmericans commemorated the 1992 Khojaly Massacre, the largest mass killing of civilians in the course of the 1991-94 NagornoKarabakh War between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Twenty years ago, on the night of Feb. 25-26, Armenian armed forces, supported by Russia’s 366th motorized infantry regiment, attacked the town of Khojaly and massacred its fleeing Azerbaijani residents. According to Newsweek, “many were killed at a close range while trying to flee; some had their faces mutilated, others were scalped.” Officially, 613 civilians including 106 women, 63 children and 70 elders were tortured to death, and hundreds more went missing. Over 1,000 people received permanent health damage, 1,275 people were

taken hostage, 8 families were fully destroyed. Over 150 children lost one or both of their parents. According to Human Rights Watch, the massacre in Khojaly constituted a violation of customary law regarding the treatment of civilians in war zones, thus amounting to a crime against humanity committed by Armenian forces. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Khojaly Massacre, I join Azeri- and Turkic-Americans, members of the Azerbaijani-American Council (AAC) and the Pax Turcica Institute (PTI), to call for a proper recognition of this tragedy and its victims in our federal and state legislatures. Zikret Hasan Portsmouth

such as Mitchell’s Lane a smaller turbine would be the correct choice. Despite his claims not to be anti-green, Mr. Semonelli is clearly biased in his investigation of wind energy. He did not seek out the facts, but only the evidence that bolstered his own pre-disposed conclusions that wind turbines are not a good choice for Middletown. He chose the one neighbor who was anti-wind and relied on their opinion to make up his mind. This is bad public policy, plain and simple. A one-size fits all approach with draconian restrictions as advocated by Mr. Semonelli is a great disservice to the citizens of Middletown who are ready to embrace clean energy. Everyone has a right and responsibility to pursue green living with minimal impact on their environment. Many families in Middletown and elsewhere find wind turbines to be beautiful examples of modern engineering and small wind turbines such as those on Mitchell’s Lane to be a role model of sustainable living. Kially Ruiz Portsmouth

Municipal Boards NEWPORT Zoning Board: Meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers Members: Lynn Ceglie Martin Cohen Mary Joan Hoene Seiter Planning Board: Meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers Members: James Dring – Chair Deborah Melino-Wender Mary Moniz – Vice-Chair Kim Salerno

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News to Use: Primary Information for Voters Rhode Islanders must register to vote by March 24 in order to cast a ballot in the presidential primary, April 24. April 3 is the deadline to apply for a mail ballot. The presidential primary will be the first test of the state’s new Voter ID law. Beginning this year, poll workers will ask voters to show a current and valid ID at the polls. A wide range of IDs will be accepted including a R.I. driver’s license, college ID, U.S. passport and social security card. “Photo ID ensures that poll workers can match a face to the name that voters give them when they obtain their ballots at the polls. The simple act of asking for ID protects the rights of every voter,” said Mollis. No eligible voter will be turned away at the polls. Anyone who does not bring an ID can vote using a standard provisional ballot. If the signature they give matches the one on their voter registration, their ballot will be counted. Although photo IDs will not be required until 2014, the Secretary of State’s office is visiting every city and town to provide free photo IDs to registered voters who don’t already have a valid photo ID. In order to obtain one of the new stateissued IDs, voters must bring proof of identity such as a social security card, credit or debit card, utility bill or government-issued document. More details about Voter ID, including the schedule of locations where voters can obtain an ID are posted on the Secretary of State’s website at sos.ri.gov. Upcoming dates to obtain IDs locally are March 8, 1-3 p.m. at Jamestown Town Hall, and March 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Middletown Senior Center. (Newport City Hall hosted an ID session March 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Convention delegates seek votes Three Newport residents were among 135 Rhode Islanders who filed to run for presidential delegate in the state’s April 24 presidential primary, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis announced. Would-be delegates had to choose to run as a delegate for one of the presidential candidates who will be on Rhode Island’s ballot, or as uncommitted. Barack Obama will be the only candidate on the Democratic ballot. On the Republican side, Newt Gingrich, Ron Paul, Buddy Roemer, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum will be on the ballot. Newport’s James F. Dunn filed to run as a Gingrich delegate. Barbara Ann Fenton and Rudd C. Hall filed to run as a delegates for Romney. Among the prominent Rhode Islanders who filed statewide were Joe Paolino, Myrth York and Ray Rickman as Obama delegates, and Don Carcieri, Scott Avedisian and Alan Fung as Romney delegates. All 135 candidates had a deadline of Feb. 28 to collect the signatures of at least 150 eligible voters in order to qualify to appear on the ballot. Updated information is on the Secretary of State’s website at sos.ri.gov. Statewide, 52 Rhode Islanders hope to represent President Obama at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC, the week of Sept. 3. Voters will elect 22 delegates on April 24. Romney led all Republican candidates with 27 delegates seeking to go to the Republican National Convention Aug. 27-30 in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Twentythree Rhode Islanders filed to be Paul delegates, followed by 22 for Santorum and 11 for Gingrich. No one filed to run uncommitted or as a Roemer delegate. Voters will elect 16 delegates and 16 alternates.

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Zoning Board OKs Cookies, Coffee, and Ice By Tom Shevlin The city’s Zoning Board of Review worked swiftly through a light docket on Monday, providing among other approvals, permission to open a trio of sweet shops on Lower Thames Street. The applications, by chef Jack Corey, formerly of Jamestown’s Tricia’s Tropi-Grille, and Karen Chiumbento, owner of the Newport Cookie Co. on Spring Wharf, and Scott Naso, were all approved unanimously. Corey is planning to open a traditional Middle Eastern coffeehouse in the courtyard complex at 476 Thames St. Chiumbento, plans to move her cookie shop up the street to the corner of Spring Wharf at 471 Thames St. Naso’s application was for permission to sell Italian shaved ice at 8 Christie’s Landing. All three applications were previously approved by Planning Board members earlier this month. A fourth application to open up an ice cream and dessert shop at 221 Goddard Row was continued to the board’s March meeting. Other applications that received approval on Monday were: An application by Shannon Blair at 5 Prescott Place, to demolish an existing deck and replace it with one slightly larger. An application by Seascape Holdings to construct a single-family home on a currently vacant lot at the corner of Warner Street and Kingston Avenue. Petitions by Thomas Walsh of 13 Dearborn St.; Alice Sheerin of 11 Francis St.; and Mark Corrigan of 565 Ocean Ave. also received approvals.

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Casino Referendum Heads to the Full House STATEHOUSE – The House Finance Committee voted unanimously during a special hearing on Wednesday to send a bill asking voters to approve table games at Newport Grand on to the full house. Lasting just under 10 minutes, the hearing was the first of a series of hurdles the former jai alai fronton will have to clear in order to expand the facility into a full-scale casino. Newport Grand CEO Diane Hurley was the lone witness to testify before the committee. Saying that table games are necessary in order for Newport Grand to stay competitive with planned casinos in Massachusetts, Hurley echoed the refrain expressed by City Council members earlier this

year to let the voters decide. Offering no discussion, the committee appeared to agree, voting without objection to move the request along to the full house. The bill, which was submitted by Newport Rep. J. Russell Jackson, at the request of the City Council, is almost identical to an earlier piece of legislation passed by the General Assembly to place a statewide referendum on the ballot concerning expanded gaming at Twin River. It isn’t clear at this point whether the requests will be combined into one question, or separated into separate ballot items. What is known is that Hurley’s request will ultimately live or die at the hands of Newport voters. According to state law, in order for any expansion of gambling to

occur, a majority of local residents need to approve of the proposal. If the measure passes, Hurley said that her plans would be to develop the site into a small, boutique casino to “complement what goes on in Newport, not to compete with what goes on in Newport.” Emphasizing what she said was a “stellar track record,” Hurley noted that the facility currently employs 180 workers and boasts a payroll of $7 million. In addition, it contributes roughly $30 million to the state in gaming revenue and another $900,000 to the city when property taxes are considered. “We bring a lot to the state and to the city,” Hurley said prior to the hearing. – Meg O’Neil contributed to this report from the Statehouse

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Aliance for Livable Newport Workshop on School Funding Before the passage of new legislation in June 2010, Rhode Island was one of only two states that did not use a funding formula to help support local school districts. Now that the state’s new funding formula has been in place for almost two years, it has also received new federal monies as part of the Race to the Top grant program. Find out what this means for local schools at an informative workshop sponsored by the Alliance for a Livable Newport and the League of Women Voters on March 20 at the Newport Public Library from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Leaders from the state Department of Education will explain how Rhode Island’s school funding formula affects local community school funding and how the school district’s demographics are factored into the funding formula. Representatives of the Newport School District will be on hand to discuss the impact of these programs on its funding. There will also be a discussion of how the Race to the Top funds are being used by RIDE to strengthen public education in Rhode Island. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information or to submit questions, contact info@ allianceforlivablenewport.org.

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The Winter Comedy Series continues Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Topside Lounge at the Officers’ Club. Comedian Paul D’Angelo will perform. D’Angelo recently starred on Showtime’s “Godfathers of Comedy” and has an extensive nightclub and concert background. He has opened for Joan Rivers, George Carlin, Tony Bennett and The Temptations, performed at Caesar’s Palace, Sands Casino and The Comedy Store and appeared on Comedy Central, NESN’s Comedy All Stars and NBC’s Friday Night Videos. The comedy series is geared towards adults. The show is free and open to all hands with base access. For more information, call 841-1442.

The Naval Officers’ Spouses’ Club will host a Welcome Coffee on Wednesday, March 7 at Quarters AA at 10 a.m. New and prospective members are invited to meet new friends and learn about the Naval Station and Newport. Register on line at www.NewportOSC.org.

Women Veterans Outreach The Department of Veterans Affairs will sponsor an outreach event for women veterans at the Vet Center, 2038 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, on Thursday, March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free event will provide information on the many programs available for veterans and especially for women veterans. For information contact, Carla Murchelano, Women Veterans Coordinator, VA Regional Office, at 223-3651 or carla.murchelano@va.gov.

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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Fund Drive Begins The annual Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive runs March 1-31 at all commands onboard Naval Station Newport. Call Chief Hospital Corpsman Thomas Smalls, NMCRS Fund Drive Coordinator, at 841-2099 for more information.

The Naval War College will present cartoonist Jeff Bacon as part of the Evening Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 13, 6:30 p.m. Bacon is the creator/author of the popular Broadside and Greenside cartoons. The lecture, in Spruance Auditorium, is free and open to the public, but reservations are required and space is limited. Register online at www.usnwc.edu/bacon by Friday, March 9.

NWC Exceeds Blood Drive Goals Service members and civilian employees at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) rolled up their sleeves and more than doubled their goal of blood donated during a blood drive held in the Spruance Auditorium lobby last week. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Blood Center, the NWC drive had a goal of collecting 20 units or pints of blood. Fortyfour units were collected, which will go to more than 130 patients across Rhode Island.

Eight Bells Lecture The Naval War College Museum Eight Bells Lecture Series continues on Thursday, March 8 with Elliot Carlson on “Joe Rochefort’s War: The Odyssey of the Codebreaker who Outwitted Yamamoto at Midway.” Carlson’s book shows Rochefort as an irreverent and fiercely independent officer who broke the code and determined that Yamamoto was about to attack Midway. His conclusions, bitterly opposed by some top Navy brass, are credited with making the U.S. victory possible and helping change the course of the war. Carlson is a longtime journalist who has worked for the Honolulu Advertiser, Wall Street Journal and Newsweek. He holds degrees from Stanford University and the University of Oregon. The Eight Bells series is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and advanced reservations are strongly suggested. To reserve and arrange for base access, call 841-2101 at least one work day prior to event.

Kids try to ‘Sink the Bismarck!’ The Naval War College war gaming department faculty brought their children to work last week to give them a glimpse of what they do. The faculty designed a game specifically for the kids to play to give them a better understanding of the war gaming process. “Sink the Bismarck!” provided the kids not only a tutorial on war gaming but also a history lesson about a famous World War II naval battle between German and British forces. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Eric Dietrich)

Solberg Award Winner Announced Jeffrey Boisvert, a senior research scientist and mechanical engineer at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, was recently named the winner of the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) Solberg Award. Boisvert received the award at the ASNE annual meeting in Arlington, Va. The Solberg Award is presented annually to an individual who has made a considerable contribution to naval engineering through personal research during the previous three years. Boisvert is one of four

researchers from NUWC Newport to win this award within the past 10 years. A NUWC Newport employee for more than 30 years, Boisvert works in the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department. He leads an array of analytical investigations, mathematical modeling, and computer simulations on the behavior of existing and conceptual sonar transducer arrays. His research has pioneered the application of mathematical modeling to a variety of acoustical applications in the Navy. Boisvert holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics from the University of Rhode Island and a master of science degree in mechanical engineering from Brown University.

NUWC Engineer Wins Technology Leader Award David Rhodes, a software engineer in the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport, was recently named a winner of the Modern Day Technology Leader Award. He received the award at the recent Black Engineer of the Year Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Global Competitiveness Conference in Philadelphia, Penn. This award, sponsored by U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine, pays tribute to men and women who are shaping the future of engineering, science, and technology. Rhodes has worked at NUWC since 2002 and is recognized as a technical expert in the area of submarine combat systems. He serves as a member of the system integration team for the Acoustic Rapid Commercial-off-the-shelf Insertion Program in support of all submarine platforms. His efforts include identifying and investigating interface problems, developing fixes, performing risk assessments, and verifying and validating fixes.

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Business Before Hours Join the Chamber of Commerce’s before work gathering, Sears, 1235 West Main Rd., Middletown, 8-9 a.m., 847-1608 or www.NewportChamber.com. Bird Tales Join Norman Bird Sanctuary staff for this “Bugliest Bug” storytime and craft. $4 members, $6 nonmembers, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 10 a.m., 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org. Architecture Lecture John Ochsendorf, Associate Professor of Architecture, MIT, will present “The Guastavino Family & the Creation of Great American Architecture,” an illustrated lecture on the history and technology of Guastavino tile vaulting, found in hundreds of landmark works of American architecture, including The Breakers. The Elms, 367 Bellevue Ave., 11 a.m. Free for Preservation Society and AIA-RI members, non-members $5. Advance reservations requested, 847-1000 ext. 154. Voter IDs The Secretary of State’s Office will issue free voter IDs, Newport’s City Hall, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., www.sos. ri.gov/elections/voterid/card. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $2, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary. org.

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Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 5 p.m., free. Redwood’s Life of the Mind Series Salve Regina professors, biologist Steven B. Symington and English professor Stephen Trainor, re-create the seminal debate between celebrated scientist and novelist C.P. Snow and literary critic F. R. Leavis over “The Two Cultures,” science and the humanities – a debate still reverberating 50 years later. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., members free, nonmembers $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Optimize Online Marketing Newport Interactive Marketers meet at 41 North, 351 Thames St., 6-9 p.m., all welcome, free.

30 Years and Counting! Happy Birthday to Island Moving Company, celebrating 30 years as Newport’s contemporary ballet company. Dancer Meredith Baer lifts balloons skyward in a recent performance of Miki Ohlsen’s “Struggle for Comfort.” Island Moving Co. debuts its new performance, “Mother Goose at Rosecliff” on March 3. Tickets available at www.NewportMansions.org. (Photo by Thomas Palmer)

dock’s personal experience doing animal rescue work in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Megley Theatre, Antone Academic Center, 8 p.m., $5.

Friday March 2

America’s Cup Information Breakfast Join the Chamber of Commerce for a before work Cup update, 41 North, 351 Thames St., 8-9 a.m., 847-1608 or www.NewportChamber.com. Alaska Presentation for Kids Children’s author Debbie Miller will provide a presentation for children ages 5 and up on Alaska and its wildlife. Children will have an opportunity to try on clothing made from caribou hides and handle bones and antlers and animal puppets. She will share how she researches, writes and edits her books. No registration is required for this free program, just drop-in. This event is part of “March into Reading”, a free event for children and families promoting reading. Newport Public Library, .300 Spring St., 3:30 p.m., 847-8720.

Full Moon Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt, 657 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m., 8460669.

Mini-golf Newport Rec’s mini-golf at The Hut, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $9 adults, $7 ages 12 and under, 845-5800.

“Because They Have No Words” Devised theatre by Tim Maddock and Lotti Pharriss based on Mad-

Brown Bird Live at JAC Jamestown Arts Center hosts an evening of music with Brown Bird,

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Bob Kendall opens, 18 Valley St., 8 p.m., www.JamestownArtCenter. org. “Because They Have No Words” 8 p.m. See Thursday, March 1. Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.

Saturday March 3

IYRS Marine Industry Career Day This free one-day event brings marine industry experts and employers to connect with individuals interested in pursuing marine careers. IYRS Restoration Hall, 449 Thames St., 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., www. iyrs.org. Mother Goose at Rosecliff Island Moving Company performs new ballet for all ages at Rosecliff, 3 p.m., $45, www.NewportMansions.org. Leprechaun Stroll All Irish or “Irish at Heart” invited to dress up in full Leprechaun attire, anything green or in the spirit of the Irish. The Leprechaun Stroll begins at O’Briens Pub, 501 Thames St. at 5 p.m. All proceeds benefit local charities. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 8460669. “Once Upon a Mattress” Swanhurst Chorus’s tribute to Broadway, dinner and show, Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Hall Ave., 6:30 p.m., $35 adult, $30 children, advance reservations, 682-1630, wwwSwanhurst.org.

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IYRS Lecture – The Cup is Coming Brad Read, chair of the America’s Cup Host Committee, will discuss “The America’s Cup World Series Comes to Newport: What to Expect Out on the Bay,” IYRS, 449 Thames St., 7:30 p.m., members free, nonmembers $7, 848-5777.

Wednesday March 7

Swanhurst’s Fairy Tale High Jinks The Swanhurst Chorus presents its 18th Annual Tribute to Broadway with a madcap adaptation of the musical comedy favorite “Once Upon a Mattress.” This dinner theatre-styled show is based on “The Princess and the Pea” and is rife with knights and ladies, intrigue and chaos, and true love. The show runs March 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17. Tickets for the evening performances are $35 and include a full dinner and dessert buffet. Sunday matinees are $28 with full lunch and dessert. Children 12 & under are $30 for Fridays and $23 for Sundays. Reservations are strongly advised – last year’s show was a sell-out. Visit www.swanhurst.org or call 682-1630 for more information and to make reservations. Pictured are Black Nance as the Jester, Adam Parr as the Minstrel, Erin Toppa as Princess Winnifred and Sophie Plowright as the Queen.

Irish Music Concert at Channing Common Fence Music presents Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Irish music at its finest, Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., 8 p.m., $28 at door, $25 advance, 683-5085, www.CommonFenceMusic.org.

storytime is excellent for families who speak Spanish as their first language as well as for children who are learning Spanish as a second language. No registration is required for this free program. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 3:30 p.m.

“Because They Have No Words” 8 p.m. See Thursday, March 1.

Language Lecture Dr. James Mitchell, associate professor of modern and classical languages, will present “Sugar-Jacket! Cheapsteak!: Second Language Use on American TV at the Crossroads of Humor and Social Commentary.” McKillop Library, Munroe Special Collections Room, 4 p.m.

Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, March 2.

Sunday March 4

Bird Walk Jay Manning leads free guided bird walks at the Norman Bid Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 8 a.m., no registration necessary, bring binoculars, 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org. Scenic Train Rides Enjoy a narrated ten-mile scenic ride along Narragansett Bay, heated cars, Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m., www.ocnrr.com. “Once Upon a Mattress” Swanhurst Chorus’s tribute to Broadway, luncheon and show, Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Hall Ave., 1:30 p.m., $28 adult, $23 children, advance reservations, 682-1630, wwwSwanhurst.org. Mother Goose at Rosecliff 3 p.m. See Saturday, March 3. “Because They Have No Words” 3 p.m. See Thursday, March 1. Classical Guitar Concert Mark and Beverly Davis perform, St. Paul’s Church, 12 Marlborough St., 5 p.m., $18 advance, $20 door, 847-6453. Snowflakes and Seashells Support RI Legal Services Newport Office, with live jazz, wine, tastings, The Spiced Pear, The Chanler, 117 Memorial Blvd., 5-8 p.m., $100, 274-2652, www.rils.org.

Monday March 5

Bilingual Storytime Children ages 4 and up are invited to attend bilingual storytime with Dana Edward Ramey. Stories will be presented in Spanish and English with related activities. This

Monday Night Mysteries Jamestown Public Library discusses New England writers. “The Dutch Blue Error,” by New Hampshire’s William G. Tappley, will be examined. 26 North Rd., 7 p.m., drop-ins and new members welcome, www.Jamestownri.com/ Library.

Tuesday March 6

Tree Talk Scott Wheeler, Newport Tree Warden and Portsmouth resident, will discuss pruning, clearing bittersweet, planting your trees, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 6:30 p.m., free, register at 693-9457. Out on the Town Enjoy dancing, music, food, fun with East Bay Ballroom’s Out on the Town, Aquidneck Pizza, 27 Aquidneck Ave., 7-8 p.m. East Coast Swing lesson, 8-9 p.m. dancing, $15 lesson and dance, $5 dance only, 849-5678, sara@ eastbayballroom.com. PJ Storytime The Newport Library invites all Aquidneck Island children ages 5-8 years old for a pajama time storytime. Trained teen readers read childhood favorites books. 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., 847-8720. Play Reading Group Weekly group discussion for theatre lovers who don’t want to be on stage but enjoy reading scripts. Edward King House, 35 King St., 7 p.m., $2. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.

Documentary on the Homeless and Health Care “Give Me a Shot of Anything: House Calls to the Homeless” examines how we as a society treat our least fortunate. The film provides an exclusive look into the world of the homeless by following Dr. Jim O’Connell and his extraordinary team as they make “house calls” to the homeless, delivering life-saving medical care. Sponsored by the Mercy Center for Spiritual Life and the Office of Community Service. Salve Regina University, O’Hare Academic Center, Bazarsky Lecture Hall, 7:30 p.m. Bike Newport Fundraiser Speakeasy Bar & Grill hosts Bike Newport Night, music by Castle, food, raffles, 250 Thames St., 6-9 p.m., 324-9690, www.BikeNewportri.org. Book Chat Book Group welcomes all for an informal discussion of any book. No registration - no required book to read - no worries. Just come and talk (for 3 minutes) about whatever you’ve been reading or listening to lately. Library staff will moderate. Free and open to the public, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., 847-8720. Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.

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Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents Elliot Carlson on “Joe Rochefort’s War: The Odyssey of the Codebreaker who Outwitted Yamamoto at Midway,” examining the life of this intelligence expert and the code-breaking efforts of World War II. Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 841-2101.

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Join us for a Special Menu BACK and BETTER of Irish Foods created by Than Ever! Kinsale, Ireland Chefs 12Buckley Dinnerand Specials Michael Nick Violette $11.95-$16.95 Fri. & Sat. March 5th & 6th Every Monday to Thursday From4:30 5pm Until to 9:00 9pm Dinner Suggested Call forReservations This Week’s Selections Call for Final Menu Selections Groups Welcome Sing-A-Long with Dave after Dinner. Open Daily for Lunch & Dinner

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Irish Solo Show Celtic harpist Mary King performs at the Edward King House Senior Center, 35 King St., 1 p.m. Show will include fiddle tunes, audience participation, sing-alongs, Irish jokes and limericks, and Irish step dancing. Come and get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit. 846-7426.

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“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. See Thursday, March 1. Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Thursday, March 1. Woodcock Walk Learn about woodcocks then go on an evening interpretive walk to witness the wonderful “sky dance” of the aerial acrobat. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 6 p.m., space limited, for ages 8 and up, members $6, non-members $8, call to reserve, 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org.

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Spotlight on Music

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Thursday, March 1

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Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.

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Christie’s – DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney, 10 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m.

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O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m. One Pelham East–Keith Manville Perro Salado–Honky Tonk Knights, 8:30 p.m.

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Friday, March 2 Charlie Shea, the Portsmouth High School grad who performed with the local-favorite band Bloody Knuckles, has joined the band Comic Book Keith. Shea’s guitar work is stellar; listeners feel every note he plays. With the addition of Shea, the band’s sound is different than it used to be. Their groove is well established, almost infectious. The lead singer, JP, who lives in Brooklyn, travels to Rhode Island just to play with this band. His lyrics go from lighthearted to somber. He is a modern John Lennon, but with a lot more soul. When Comic Book Keith hits the stage, the energy flows all night long. Every song makes you want to put on your happy feet, as all of their music is very danceable. Other band members include: drummer Dynamite Dom, a Newporter; and on bass, Elias from Portsmouth. Elias is a jazz-trained guy, cool as the day is long. His fingers are all over the fret board, down with whatever groove is given him. Playing a quirky rhythm guitar, Keith Paradox is also one of the band’s songwriters. The group recently finished mixing a CD, “My Special Powers,” in Boston. Keep your eye on them: They could be the next big thing out of Newport, the biggest since The Cowsills or Belly. Comic Book Keith plays regularly at Billy Goode’s in Newport and Rusty’s in Middletown. Their next show is St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, at Rusty’s. – Scott Parmenter

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“Would There Be Art Without Women?” Join panelists Miki Ohlsen, Kathy Staab and Lisa Goddard for a discussion on women in the arts, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 6:15 p.m., free. Jamestown Library Film Series The Friends of Jamestown Library International Film Series screens “Still Walking,” from Japan, Meeting Hall, 26 North Rd., 6:30 p.m., for more information, call 423-7280. Sailing Situation The City Manager and Alliance for a Livable Newport will present planning updates and insights on “A Super Summer of Sails: What can Newporters expect?” CCRI Auditorium, 1 John H Chafee Blvd., 6:30 p.m.

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Life of the Mind Series Salve Regina historian Marion Desrosiers presents on the late Florence Kearns Murray, a child of the Fifth Ward and pioneer in several fields who became the first female justice of the R.I. Supreme Court. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., members free, non-members $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.

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Learn How to Sell on Ebay Free workshop led by Bob Heess at Portsmouth Free Public Library, step by step instruction on how to make selling on Ebay work for you, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 6:30 p.m., free, register at 693-9457.

Friday March 9

“Once Upon a Mattress” 6:30 p.m. See March 3 for details.

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Billy Goodes–Live music Buskers Pub– The Ubiquitones featuring Robert Holmes, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. La Forge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m. Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–Mystique, 9:30 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–Designated Driver,10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–Take 3 Rhino Bar–The Face Show and Spogga Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m. Rusty’s-Open Mic Night with Dynimite Dom, 9 p.m.-closing The Chanler–Dick Lupino, Dennis Cook, Steve Beckler, 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, March 3 Fifth Element–The Ubiquitones featuring Robert Holmes, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Brothers, 9:30 p.m. The Hyatt Five33 –Lois Vaughan, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Entertainment Center–Bon Jersey-Bon Jovi Tribute band, 9 p.m O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m. One Pelham East–Wicked Peach Rhino Bar–The Face Show, 10 p.m. Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.

Sunday, March 4 Castle Hill Inn–Dick Lupino, Jordan Nunes, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Clarke Cooke House–Bobby Ferriera on piano, 11:30 a.m. Fastnet Pub–Traditional Irish Music, 5-8 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–John Erikson, 9:30 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Monday, March 5 Fastnet–”Blue Monday”, Sam Gentile,10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Tuesday, March 6 Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:3012:30 p.m. Cafe 200–”Tuesday Blues”, The Ubiquitones featuring Robert Holmes,10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Wednesday, March 7 O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 10 p.m. One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Rhino Bar–Rhyme Culture Sardella’s–Dick Lupino, Kirk Feather, Kent Hewitt, 7-9:30 p.m.

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NATURE

Ospreys On the Upswing By Jack Kelly The Audubon Society of Rhode Island recently released its Osprey Monitoring Project Report for 2011. This project chronicles the breeding success of Ospreys across the state of R.I. This species had been severely impacted by the use of the insecticide DDT. Osprey are “apex predators” which means that they are at the top of their food chain and they are the only raptor species whose diet is strictly fish. DDT became concentrated in fish as the runoff from agricultural areas spilled into rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and eventually saltwater estuaries. The Osprey was one of the species on the brink of extinction by the early 1970s, due to eggshell thinning and premature hatching caused by DDT. Since the banning of DDT in 1972, this species has had an amazing comeback. In 1978, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management began a monitoring program to determine the population density of breeding Osprey pairs in the state. That census discovered only 12 successful nests that produced 13 healthy fledglings. As years passed, the annual results of this program showed a slow but steady rise in the number of successful nesting pairs. This trend continued until the mid 1990s when the population showed a growth spurt due to the lessening of the effects of DDT. In 2010, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island assumed management of the Osprey Monitoring Program with the assistance of RIDEM and the efforts of many Audubon volunteers. Under the guidance of July Lewis, Audubon’s Volunteer Coordinator, staff and volunteers set up a computerized nest location and observation reporting system. In 2011, the system was further upgraded by volunteers to add Global Positioning

Satellite technology to map active nest sites and. According to the 2011 Monitoring Report, 64 volunteers observed 187 known nest sites in the state. Of these, 108 nests were active and 91 produced at least one fledgling. A total of 159 young Osprey successfully fledged to make migration this past fall. In Newport, the nesting pair at Toppa Field/Freebody Park produced two fledglings that left on migration last fall. Two other Newport nest sites located at Gooseberry Beach and in the Gooseneck Cove salt marshes respectively, were inactive last year. However, with the high number of young Osprey fledging in the last few years, the chances are good that they may be occupied in the future. The Osprey appears to mate for life and return to the same nest each spring. They do not stay together during the non-breeding season and migrate singularly to northern South America in October. The Osprey pair at Toppa Field/ Freebody Park usually returns to their nest just after St. Patrick’s Day. Last year the female appeared at the nest on March 21, and the male appeared on March 26. After an approximately two week courting period, during which the raptors repair the winter’s damage to their nest and prepare for their new young, the female will lay her eggs. The female will incubate the eggs for 28-35 days and their hatching continues the cycle of life for this resilient species. This pair has been returning to this nest since 2007, and in the past five seasons they have successfully raised 11 fledglings. The Osprey was once known as the “fish hawk” because it hunts by hovering over the water, then swiftly diving down to seize fish with open talons which are lined with retractable barbs or spicules. Once the fish is captured, the Osprey will turn its prey head first

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RECENT DEATHS Rosenda D. Almoite, 91, of Portsmouth, passed away Feb. 20, 2012 at Grand Islander Health Care Center, Middletown. She was the wife of the late Salvador Almoite. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Anthony Church, Portsmouth. Leo J. Bottari, 80, of Middletown, passed away Feb. 23, 2012 at Newport Hospital, surrounded by his children. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary’s Church, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to the Bottari Family Endowed Scholarship in Microbiology at Salve Regina University. Sadie E Brown, 77, of Middletown, passed away Feb. 17, 2012 at the Newport Hospital surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Clifford E Brown. Donations in her memory be made in her name to Visiting Nurses/ Hospice services of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1185 E. Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871. Bette (Raye) Cote, 73, of Middletown, passed away on Feb. 24, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the wife of the late Capt. Clarence William Cote, U.S. Navy retired. Her funeral will be held on Friday, March 2 at 11 a.m. in Trinity Church, One Queen Anne Square, Newport. Calling hours will be on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to William Cote Scholarship Fund, Newport Community School, 740 West Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02841. Suzanne Marie Fitzsimmons, 65, of Newport, passed away Feb. 27, 2012 at Newport Hospital. She was the longtime companion of Judith A. Byrnes. Donations in her memory may be made to Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., Newport, or the VNS of Newport and Bristol Counties Hospice Care. Apolinary Kotlow, 87, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 23, 2012. Born in Lida, Poland in July 1924, he joined the Polish Underground at age 17. He was captured by the Soviet Army and sent to a labor camp. He escaped in 1946 and made his way to Paris, France. He joined the US Army in 1954 in Zweibruecken, Germany on went on complete three tours in Vietnam with Special Forces Group. Donations in his memory may be made to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 169 George Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 Wilanna (Stockford) Mahaney, 84, of Middletown, passed away on Feb 26, 2012 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Sterling Mahaney. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, March 2, 2012 at 9 a.m. at St. Lucy Church, 909 West Main Rd, Middletown. Donations in her memory may be made to the Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840. Robert Charles “Ottis” McLeish, 44, of Middletown, passed away Feb. 25, 2012 at home surrounded by family. His funeral will be on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Church, 40 Dearborn St, Newport. Calling hours will be on Feb. 29 from 4 – 8 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Gertrude T. O’Loughlin, 88, passed away Feb. 26, 2012 at the John Clarke Retirement and Nursing Center, Middletown. Calling hours will be Friday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Broadway. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph Church, 5 Mann Ave., Newport, RI 02840. Rosen Roffelsen, a Sister of St. Joseph of Cluny passed away peacefully at St. Clare Home on Feb 21, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 at 9 a.m. St. Augustin Church, Carroll Avenue, Newport. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cluny Sisters’ Retirement Fund and/or St Clare Home. Angelina Emilia Souto (Soito), 90, of Middletown, passed away Feb. 26, 2012 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Antonio J. Souto. Calling hours will be Friday, March 2 from 4-8 p.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be March 3 at 10 a.m. in Jesus Savior Church. Donations in her memory may be made in her name to Jesus Savior Church, 1 Vernon Ave., Newport, RI 02840. Howard E. Wetherell, Jr., 79, of Orange Park, FL, formerly of Newport, passed away Feb. 21, 2012. He was the husband of the late Alice “Dolly” Wetherell. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 1 from 10 -11 a.m. prior to his service at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, Broadway. Burial with military honors will follow at Newport Memorial Park, Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made to the United States Olympic Committee, National Processing Center, P.O. Box 7010, Albert Lea, MN 56007-8010.

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Communicating with Your Dog Tracie Laliberte examines an array of dog body signals and sounds and explains what they mean. This helps you enrich your relationship with your pet, allows you to “read” strange dogs, and correct unwanted behavior. Free and open to the public. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 11 a.m., 847-8720. 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. 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. Writing Workshop Heather Sullivan and Kate O’Kula of Ocean State Poets will lead participants in a writing exercise, a sharing poetry circle, and group critiques. All adults and older teens welcome. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2 p.m., 847-8720. Murder at the Museum Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “The Butler Did It,” an interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 5:30 p.m., www.NewportArtMuseum. org. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 6 p.m. See March 3 for details. “Once Upon a Mattress” 6:30 p.m. See March 3 for details. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, March 2.

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Salve Women are Conference Champs, Heading Back to NCAAs By Meg O’Neil After defeating the fourth-seed Endicott College Gulls, 77 – 61, on Feb. 25 for their seventh Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Championship title in the last 11 years, the Salve Regina University women’s basketball team (19-9) will play against New Jersey’s William Paterson University (25-2) in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament Friday, March 2, 5:30 p.m., at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Penn.

This will be the Seahawks’ third trip to the NCAA Tournament in the last four years under the helm of fifth-year head coach Cori Hughes. The team appeared in the NCAA Tournament in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, and 2012, a feat that Hughes says, “Speaks to the quality of the program itself … It has to do with the kind of players we get and their commitment to making sure that tradition of excel-

lence remains. They simply don’t accept anything less.” The CCC Championship game against Endicott saw SRU senior forward Lindsay Shorey scoring a game-high 20 points, adding eight rebounds and six blocks. Junior Kaitlyn Birrell scored 16 points, had seven rebounds, and a game-high seven assists. Sophomore Marissa Pendergast garnered the game’s only double-double, scoring 13 points while adding 11 rebounds, five assists, and four steals. Finally, fresh-

man Laura Anne Dinan sank four shots from behind the arc, finishing with 16 points. After scoring the game’s first three points, the Gulls couldn’t hold the lead for long, as the Seahawks exploded with a 12-2 run over the next four minutes, taking the lead for the rest of the game. At the half, the Seahawks were up 39-29, a lead that Endicott cut to three points within three and a half minutes of play in the second half. However, the Gulls’ comeback was short-lived as Salve’s Ginan netted

Salve Regina University senior center, Lindsay Shorey, # 23, launches a “three” over Endicott College’s Jennifer White. Shorey finished the game with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 blocks.

consecutive three-pointers, giving the Seahawks a 55-46 advantage. With three minutes remaining, Endicott decided to start fouling the Seahawks. Salve responded by hitting 11 of 14 from the foul line, to secure their championship victory with a final score of 77-61. When the Seahawks head to King’s College on Friday for the first round of the Div. III NCAA Tournament, they will face the William Paterson Pioneers, a powerhouse team that the Salve women have never before faced. William Paterson recently ranked in the USA Today/ESPN/Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) Top 25 Poll and 11th in the D3hoops.com Top 25 Poll, released on Feb. 21. To prepare, Coach Hughes says the team will be watching video of the Pioneers’ last game, but other than that, the Seahawks will practice as they have all season. “Players make the play, and we’ve got a lot of great players,” said Hughes. “It’s just going to come down to which team shows up to play basketball. We’re going to have to bring it … but we’ve been making our own luck lately.” Seahawks’ assistant coach Ashley Cerniglia, in her second year with the team, echoed Hughes’ sentiments, saying, “If we play against William Paterson like we played in the CCC tournament, we can compete with anybody.” If the Seahawks pull off the first-round victory on Friday, they will play against the winner of the King’s College and SUNY-Oneonta on Saturday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m.

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Rogers Advances Past Shea 63-53, Faces #1 NK in Regional Final By Kirby Varacalli

69-43 in the opening round on Friday, Feb. 24. Marc Washington lit up the #8 seed Washington, a junior who finished Shea Raiders for 19 second-half points the game with 22 points, was supportto propel #9 seed Rogers High School ed by three other teammates scoring to an 11-point victory in the second in double figures: Trevor Morgera (15); round of the RI Boys’ North Regional Reeyon Watts (12) and Divon Bailey Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, (10). The victory rewards the Vikings Feb. 28 at CCRI Knight Campus in War- with the right to face the tournaments wick. The Vikings had previously rout- #1 seed, North Kingstown High School, ed #24 seed Middletown High School in the regional final on Sunday March 4

at PC’s Alumni Hall in Providence. Previously, in only the second game of the season, North Kingstown defeated Rogers 74-57 on Dec. 2. With a victory versus the Skippers, the Vikings will advance to a “final four” match-up on Thursday, Mar. 9 at URI’s Ryan Center.

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Vikings junior Marc Washington, (right) shoots over the Raider’s Eli Itkin, #10, for two of his game-high 22 points in the second-half.

Trevor Morgera goes airborne for a reverse lay-up against Shea in the second-half. The Viking’s senior, fouled on the play, finished the game with 15 points.

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Ocean State

SALE DATES: Thurs. Mar. 1 - Mar. 7, 2012 ®

Grill2Go®

Includes $20 Paddle Free! Compare $359

200

Tiger Shark®

Fold-up Propane Gas Grill

Comp. $139

9’ Sit In Kayak

Wave breaker design and a long center keel for stability

STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm

JOB LOT

Charbroil /Thermos ®

Removable night light handle

Zero Gravity Multi-Position Recliner Compare $89

Famous Label

Men’s Tech Fleece Hooded Jacket

Full zip wicks moisture

Compare $35

Planting season is on its way! Potting Soil

Lawn Chemicals and Seed

Landscaper’s All Purpose Grass Seed 15 Lbs

Scotts®

Turf Builder Lawn Soil $ 1 cu. ft. Available in most stores ...............

Pelletized Lawn & Garden Lime 40 Lbs $ Available in most stores .................................

Soilite

Scotts®

Country Farms®

6 Weed & Feed $ ..................... 10 Fertilizer

Styles for men & women Compare $10 & more

Swim Separates or Cover Ups

Compare $20 & more!

Outer Banks®

Famous Label Performance T’s

Men’s Golf Shirts

Dri power, wicking action helps you stay dry & play dry! Compare $20

Compare $374

170

Solid, stripe & tipped collars

Compare $20 & more

Famous Workwear Label Pocket T Shirts

10’x12’ Regency

• Double roof construction • Rust resistant powder coated steel frame • Weather resistant/fire retardant canopy • Trellis design panels • Ground stakes

Your Choice

Relaxed fit 100% Cotton Tagless for comfort. M-3X Compare $10

Siena & Contempo Collection

Superior Quality! 1 Million Point Area Rugs

Save $14

Kashmir, Imperial, Silk Road & Persian Classic Collections $ 7'10”x11'2”............. $ 6'7”x9'6” ................... $ 5'3”x7'7” ................... $ 5'3” Round.................... $ 3'11”x5'7”.................... $ 2'x7’7”..............................

Spectrum+ Advanced 9’x12’ 2 Pack Sunblock $ Lotion

6 Piece Heavyweight Microfiber Sheet Set

Cotton/Poly Shrink resistant Compare $20

2x4..................... 15 $ 2’2”x7’7”......... 30 $ 3’3”x4’11”....... 30 $ 5’5”x7’7”......... 75 $ 7’9”x11’2”... 135 $

4 Piece Jacquard Comforter Set

All Beds in a Bag in Stock!

Importers Loss Sheet Sets

Full, Queen or King

Includes 2 extra pillowcases

Save $40

Importer improperly packaged 350 Thread Count Sheet Sets in 600 Thread Count packaging!

Victoria Pasta Sauce 24 oz................................. 3.50 ALL SIZES Whole Wheat Pasta16 oz...........................................$1 Including ALL $50 Parmesan or Romano Cheese, 8 oz …..............$2 Queen & Kings Palermo Balsamic Vinegar 17 oz.........................$2

QUEEN or KING Includes: Comforter; Sham, Ruffle, Flat Sheet, Fitted Sheet & Pillowcases Assorted Patterns

SALE

Full

Queen

125

150

King

180

Famous Maker 4 Pack Reading Glasses Comp. $69-$88

• 24”x24”

Your Choice

Programmable Clock/ Coffeemaker OR Extrawide Slot Bagel Toaster Comp. $38

Kennel Quality Jumbo Puppy Pads 40 Count 27.5”x35” oz.............. WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

$20

34” x 40” Ortho Bed

Values to $129.99

LOOK FOR MANAGER’S UNADVERTISED SPECIALS IN ALL OUR STORES EVERY WEEK!

Mats

Values to $69.99 32” x 42” 18” x 26”.........................$8 5” Shredded 23” x 34” .....................$13 Memory Foam 28” x 43”.....................$20 Compare $69.99

3 Pack Readers

built-in air pump inflates in 3 minutes

With pump, pillow & duffle bag

Our Reg. $225 Twin 38"x75" ........................ $199 Our Reg. $350 Full 53"x75" .......................... $299 Our Reg. $450 $399 Queen 60"x80" ..................... Our Reg. $500 $429 King 76"x80" ........................

Ultimate in comfort and support; helps eliminate painful pressure points

Heavyweight 50 Count Puppy Pads

Deluxe Rest Queen Size Air Mattress

3” - 5 lb Memory foam 7” - High density foam

Memory Foam Beds

Hamilton Beach®

5 lb-10” Memory Foam Mattresses

75 $100 $115 $140

1 comforter, 1 bed skirt & 2 shams

2 1/2” - Premium 4 lb Density Twin

Your Choice

Queen or King

Free 300 thread count cover with 17” skirt

Our Reg

Men’s Crew Sweatshirts

416,000 points of yarn per sq. meter

250 180 100 80 60 40

300

Compare $24

Peanuts 16 oz …............................................................ 2.25 Dry Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz ................................2.25 Honey Roasted Peanuts, 16 oz .........................2.25 Cashew Snack Mix, 15 oz …................................3.99 Whole Cashews 9 oz, ............................................ 3.99 Chocolate Covered Cashews 10 oz,.............. 2.50

Compare $15

200

Premium Memory Foam Toppers SALE

Walnuts, 16 oz ….....................….................................5.99 Pistachios, 16 oz ….....................….............................4.99 Pecans 8 oz, .................................................................. 3.99 Cashews 12 oz halves & pieces,…......................... 3.99 Mixed Nuts 13.2 oz 50% peanuts…......................... 3.99 Almonds, 12.5 oz roasted & salted........................2.99

Waffle knits, solids & stripes

Compare $70

Palermo Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 liters........ $10 Palermo Extra Virgin Olive Oil 34 oz...............$5 Olivos Extra Virgin Olive Oil 17 oz................... $3 Basso Extra Virgin Olive Oil 16.9 oz................ $3

Thermal Crews

Compare $300

Neutrogena®

• Decorative bamboo design poles • Includes zippered screen mesh panels

Perfect for gym or anytime. Drawstring waist Compare $10 & more

SPF 70 - 3 oz ea. #1 Dermatologist recommended suncare

3 flavors

10’x10’ Grove

Includes mosquito netting!

Famous Label

Suet Cakes

*Mfg. Suggested Retails

Famous Label Ladies Knit Capris

Hundreds of sizes and styles of terracotta & glazed planters... way below garden center prices!

OFF*

Includes zippered screen mesh panels!

Planters

20 lb Country Blend Mixed Seed

Great for active or leisure wear Drawstring waist Compare $15

1.50

Seed Starting Mix $ 6 Quarts..............….....................................

2999

VEGETABLE SEEDS

Famous Label Ladies Workout Essential Pants

Your Choice

50 lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed

2012 FLOWER &

4 Seed Starting Pots ¢ 3”- 8 ct ...................................................75 $ Seed Starting Tray ........................... 1

Flannel Dorm Pants

New Era®

Seed Starter Kit with Soil $ 36 Cell .............................................................

$ Potting Soil 8 Lbs...…...............................

Seed Starters

Premium Potting Mix $ 16 Quarts..............….......................................

5000 Sq Ft

Lots of wicking styles Compare $20 & more!

Grubex® All Season Grub Control

Sun & Shade Grass Seed $ 3 Lbs..............….................................

Potting Mix $ 2 Cu Ft...............…..............................................

Famous Label Ladies Performance Tops

Scotts Moisture GardTM ®

7.50

Compare $60 .........................

Men’s & Ladies Merino Wool & Cool Max Hiking Socks If perfect $9.99-$12.99

Russell®

Performance Men’s & Ladies 3 Pack Athletic Socks Comp. $7.99

399

6 Pack........

4.99

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