Newport This Week - May 5, 2010 by Tom Shevlin

Happy Mother’s Day! VOL. 38, NO. 18

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After 40 years Ben’s Chili Dogs gets new owners NEWPORT, R.I. — Not much has changed at the iconic Newport eatery on Broadway over the past 40 years, from the bare bones griddle and stove to the veneer paneling. Jerry Bienvenue, who has earned his livelihood serving up dogs, since he was 19-years-old, says he is looking forward to turning over his secret chili recipe to the new owners, Peter Gallipeau and Mary Wall. The duo are well suited for continuing the legacy. They already work on Broadway, they operate a ﬁnancial services ofﬁce at the other end of Broadway, near the courthouse and Mary, who loves to cook, actually organized the New England Winter Chili Festival in Provi-

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Music workshop still hopeful for grant in May NEWPORT, R.I. – A proposal to transform an old concrete maker’s workshop into a community music hub missed the cut for a $50,000 grant last month, but is still in the running for May. Organizers for the Newport Music Workshop ﬁnished out of the running for an April Pepsi Refresh Program grant. But according to co-organizer Phil Hadley, the push to ﬁnish in the top 10 of applicants for the community-based grants is still on. As we wrote here last month, over the last number of weeks, Hadley, along with partner Scott Rancourt of Summing Point Music Studio, have been orchestrating an online effort to secure their position amid the top 10 of a national grant competition sponsored by soft drink giant Pepsi. It’s known as the Pepsi Refresh Project, a groundbreaking effort aimed at fostering innovation in “social good.” According to the company, Pepsi will award more than $20 million this year to fund great ideas that

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AROUND TOWN Surf tournament heats up Second Beach Ryan Roberts Surf Classic raises money for Caruso Family Fund By Andrea E. McHugh

MIDDLETOWN – More than 60 surfers from across Newport County and beyond gathered at Second Beach this past weekend for the third annual Ryan Patrick Roberts 2010 Surf Classic fund-raiser. Less than ideal surf conditions pushed competition back to Sunday, while beach events, for raising funds and supporting the event, continued throughout the day Saturday. Competition began with the first heat early Sunday morning, with many spectators taking it all in on the beach, despite a hazy fog that hovered over the shoreline. Both days consisted of men’s and women’s short and longboard events in addition to youth competitions. Raffles, held throughout both days, included surf gear, sunglasses, a snowboard, surfboard, flat screen television and more. This year, proceeds from the event benefited the Linda and Joe Caruso Family Fund. “Joe’s an avid surfer and the Roberts family asked that we do this one for the (Caruso) family fund,” says Sid “the Package” Abruzzi, the event’s organizer and owner of the Original Water Brothers Surf & Skate store on Memorial Boulevard. “Everything went absolutely perfectly, said Abruzzi.” Ryan Roberts was an avid surfer from Newport who passed in January 2000 at age 25 of a rare cancer. The most talked about victory of the

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day was that of Ana Barend’s of Little Compton. She captured the longboard overall, dominating the men and sweeping the competition. Barend and fellow division champions were presented with wave trophies hand-blown glass created by Anchor Bend Glassworks in Newport. This coming Sunday, May 9 at 1 p.m.,

surfers will memorialize the event’s namesake just off Ruggles Avenue with a “paddle-out”, a long-standing traditional ceremony where surfers paddle out past the breakers, join hands to form a circle and lay a wreath to honor the life and spirit of a fallen fellow surfer.

Treasures return to Marble House NEWPORT – Newport society hostess Alva Vanderbilt’s extravagant collection of more than 300 Medieval and Renaissance art objects returns to Marble House, a Preservation Society mansion, for an exhibit opening Saturday entitled, Gothic Art in the Gilded Age: Medieval and Renaissance Treasures in the GavetVanderbilt-Ringling Collection. Comprised of more than 300 paintings, sculptures, and works of decorative art including metalwork, furniture and ceramics created across Europe chiefly between 1100 and 1550, the collection belonged to three successive owners: Paris collector and dealer Emile Gavet, Vanderbilt, and circus impresario John Ringling. For the first time since 1927, the collection has been re-assembled for display in Marble House’s Gothic Room, which had been redesigned during the Vanderbilt’s time there to specifically to accommodate this collection. Each piece in the exhibit has been reinstalled in its original location, known though vintage photographs. “The return, substantially intact, of such an extraordinary historic collection to the setting that was designed to display it is exceedingly rare,” said Preservation Society CEO & Executive Director Trudy Coxe. “Giving our visitors the opportunity to see this collection in its historic setting just as Alva Vanderbilt intended it to be seen raises the significance of this exhibition to another level, even beyond the value of the objects

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themselves.” Ringling purchased much of the collection after Vanderbilt, by then then divorced from William K. Vanderbilt and subsequently widowed by her second husband, O.H.P. Belmont (who called Belcourt Castle home), decided to make the French chateau her permanent home. “This is the largest exhibition of its type ever undertaken by the Preservation Society,” says the exhibit’s curator Paul Miller, “...visitors will have the rare opportunity to see a virtually intact and oncecelebrated Gilded Age collection set, again, within the architectural framework conceived for its display.” The exhibition will be in place through October 31, 2010.

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KENNEDY CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 provide equipment for other ships in the ﬂeet...On the other hand, JFK is in mobilization readiness condition-meaning a successful applicant could theoretically take her over one day and virtually be ready for public access the next. The upfront capital cost would be millions of dollars less. More importantly, from the Navy’s perspective, the ongoing maintenance cost would be less, and the need to drydock JFK again would be decades further into the future. Adding the intangible value of the name (especially in southern New England) creates an attractive package that would undoubtedly be easier to promote to donors and corporate sponsors. As you know, we have struggled for years without success to interest major cor-

porations in Saratoga sponsorships. Chances are the cachet of the name ‘JFK’ will draw greater sponsorship interest.” “From a purely business perspective, JFK is simply a more viable option, with a higher chance for eventual success,” Lennon said. “That is small consolation for those of us with an emotional attachment to Sara. However, the Navy’s decision to make JFK available for donation put the Saratoga Foundation into a box. There is only room for one aircraft carrier attraction in New England, and if some other group were able to put forth a viable application (especially for a site such as Boston), the Saratoga effort in Rhode Island would have certainly been doomed.”

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ing a home to the island’s music lovers, the application allots money for scholarships to pay for music lessons to low income families on Aquidneck Island. With schools across the country facing budget shortfalls and forced to cut back on their music and art programs, Rancourt says that the Newport Music Workshop could help supplement school programs with a distinctly community-based approach. “Music, to me, is just as important as math or science,” Rancourt told NN last month. And with more then 60 percent of Newport families enrolled in assistance lunch programs, Hadley

says that their proposed Music Workshop could provide a good head start for families who otherwise might not be able to afford to imerse their children into music. But in order to realize their dream, Hadley estimates that they need to rack up over 100 votes per day on PepsiRefresh.com. Only the top 10 causes in each grant category will receive funding. The Newport Music Workshop application is seeking $50,000, allocated accordingly: $ 30,000 for renovations and music equipment; $10,000 for computers for music and ﬁlm production; $ 5,000 for marketing and website development; and $ 5,000 for youth scholarships.

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Music workshop CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 refresh the world. The program launched on Jan. 13 and has already exceeded expectations by receiving the monthly limit of 1,000 submissions in less than seven days with at least one from each state in the U.S. This past Feb. 28, Hadley sat up past midnight in front of his computer jockeying to secure a position in the challenge. His application was submitted, and since then, he’s been working overtime trying to drum up support for the project over social networking sites like Facebook. According to their application, the Newport Music Workshop will be an extension and renovation project for coming out of Summing Point Studio.In addition to provid-

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The Newport Children’s Theatre, under the direction of Tom C. Erb, presents “No Strings Attached,” an enchanting musical look at life’s important lessons, on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Aquidneck Island Christian Academy in Portsmouth. The following children are participating: PROFESSOR: John Thomas Cunha; MADAME AZURE: Tiernan Chase; CARL/PINOCCHIO: Telli Quinn; GEPPETTO: Olivia Wright; CRICKET: Jack Feld; FOX: Lily Ferreira; CAT: Madi Barlow; MOTEL OWNER: J.T. Hamilton; MOTEL OWNER WIFE: Keely Manion; SPARKY: Pearl Emerson; PEG: Van Manion; PAUL: Michael Hanlon; UPHOLSTERER: Elise Rosenthal; RUG RAT: Haley Rosenthal; BLUES FAIRY: Maggie Kerins; MARY ANNETTE: Sophia Ford; DIPSTICK: Sid Feld; DRIVER: Molly Coogan; DONNA: Clara Maurer; FANNIE OAKTREE: Sarah Hileman; TRINA: Catherine Brownell; TINA TUNA: Samantha Dimedia;Magical MARIONETTES/TOWNSPEOPLE: Ashley Hanlon, Eleanor White, Michaela Mahony, Micah Makowski, Stella Garcia

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For the week of May 3, road work and/or sidewalk work will be taking place on Halidon Terrace, John St., Covell St., Bayview Ave., Berkeley Ave., and Spring St. (between Brewer St. and Young St.)

Navy Seaman Deven B. King, a 2004 graduate of Portsmouth High School, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

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New rector at Emmanuel The Vestry of Emmanuel Church, has called the Rev. Dr. Anita Louise Schell-Lambert to be their next rector. Dr. Schell-Lambert just celebrated her 25th anniversary as a priest. Originally from Pennsylvania, she ﬁnished her ministry at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bennington, VT on April 18, 2010. She has extensive experience as a school chaplain. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Brown University in English Literature and Religious Studies with a minor in Music. She received her Master of Divinity from General Theological Seminary in New York, and her Doctor of Ministry in Congregational Studies from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, MA. Rev. Dr. Schell-Lambert’s ﬁrst services at Emmanuel Church will be on Sunday, May 9 at 8 and 10 a.m.

Tour of Butts Hill Fort The Rhode Island Marine Archaeology Project will hold its annual meeting at noon to 1 p.m., Saturday May 8, at the Portsmouth Town Hall, 2200 East Main Road, Portsmouth. A tour of Butts Hill Fort will follow the business meeting. For further information, see www.rimap.org or call (401) 253-2094.

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Lila Delman Real Estate opens new office Lila Delman Real Estate has opened a year-round office on Block Island. This new location brings the total number of Lila Delman Real Estate offices to five, including Narragansett, Newport, Jamestown, Watch Hill, and Block Island. The office will be staffed by Sales Associates Kalyan McAleer and Don Huggins. Founded in 1964, Lila Delman Real Estate is an independent brokerage with more than 60 agents.

Eric Hertfelder of Fort Adams joins NRF Board The Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) has elected Fort Adams Trust’s Executive Director Eric Hertfelder to its board of trustees. Hertfelder, who has led Fort Adams Trust since 2004, has worked in the ﬁeld of historic preservation for over three decades, serving as Executive Director of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, Executive Director of the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Ofﬁcers in Washington, D.C., and Executive Director of Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum in Bristol, RI before coming to Newport. The board’s other members are Mrs. Robert H. Charles, Mr. Thomas P.I. Goddard, Hon. David Gordon, Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton and Dr. 8:01 AM Page 1 Roger Mandle.

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SPOTLIGHT ON NEW BUSINESSES Congratulations to Cynthia and Tom Gage, who have opened three businesses at 99 Spring Street: Love Logos, for wedding and monogram design (www.lovelogos. net) Hunter Foss, a graphic design and print fulﬁllment company (www.hunterfoss. com) and the Newport Body Bar, a personal training studio (www.newportbodybar.com)

Middletown memorial A veterans memorial, honoring Middletown residents who served in the military and especially those who gave their lives in armed conﬂict, is under construction at the intersection of Valley Road and Green End Avenue. Chapter commander Felix Gesualdo and support member Tom Vivieros of the Rhode Island Chapter of the Combat Veteran’s Motorcycle Association have teamed up with Middletown Town Council and Middletown Historical Society members Theresa Santos and Bill Nedderman, to serve on the memorial committee. More skilled hands are needed and those wishing to volunteer or to contribute ﬁnancially toward the project should call CVMA commander Felix Gesualdo at (401) 499-3648.

Whitehorne acquires Townsend piece When the Whitehorne House museum opened for the 2010 season on May 1, it had two new additions among its collection. One of the new acquisitions is a slant-front desk made by John Townsend, considered to be one of the masters of the distinctive ‘ball and claw’ foot often found on Newport furniture. The second piece is a Queen Anne turned mahogany writing table. The pieces were selected at auction last winter in NY. The museum is open ThursdayMonday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 45-minute guided tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Navy Choristers concert The Newport Navy Choristers will perform “Proudly We Sing,” a concert beneﬁting the James L. Maher Center, at St. Lucy’s Church, West Main Rd., Middletown on Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Maher Center or from any Navy Chorister member; $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children; $20 for a family.

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The Newport Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Excellence in Business Awards will be presented Friday, May 7 at 8:30 a.m. at the Hotel Viking. The following Newport County businesses will be honored: Micro-business: Green Envy Eco-Boutique, 223 Goddard Row in Brick Market Place, Newport

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The Child & Family Music Series presents its ﬁnal concert, Introduction to Classics 4, on Monday, May 10, featuring the Newport Festival Trio. The concert, free and open to the public, will include works by Purcell, Mozart and Hungarian composer Ern Dohnányi. The Newport Festival Trio features Meghan O’Connor and Carlos Romero on violin with Daniel Harp on cello. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m. at Child & Family in the Community Room in Middletown.

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Island mentor program Learn how to help build the next workforce for Aquidneck Island. The Newport County Chamber will host a co-op mentor seminar on Wednesday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at their ofﬁces, 35 Valley Road, Middletown. The seminar will include an overview of an island-wide initiative to match new capabilities and the future labor force to Aquidneck Island businesses. Presenters will include: Chris Semonelli, Middletown Town Council; Steve Heath, Met School; Mardi Corcoran, WOW Program, Rogers High School; and Tom Kowalczyk. For more information or to RSVP contact Kathleen at the Chamber, 847-1608 or kathleen@newportchamber.com

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NPEF Teacher Excellence Grants This year, the Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) awarded Teacher Excellence Grants and Community Grants totaling $23,000. The purpose of the grants is to enhance the learning of students in Newport Public Schools through creative and innovative projects that are not covered by the school budget.

Left: Patti DiCenso, Principal of Rogers High School was recognized for receiving the 2010 Rhode Island Principal of the Year Award. Middle: Kathryn Caruolo shows student, Lilly Bestoso, the Publishing on the Go display. Below: Bea Ross, center, recieves the 2010 Friend of Education Award from NPEF president, Susan Cooper, left, and Jane Regan, Board Trustee. Photos by: Mia Ceglie, Rogers High School senior

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OPINION Editorial The Arts of Living It’s been just about five years since the city became one of only a handful of communities in the state to create a designated arts and entertainment district. For at least that amount of time, we’ve heard of the importance of emphasizing Newport as a cultural tourism destination; indeed, the two would seem to go hand-inhand. Through the advocacy of a number of prominent non-profits and business leaders, the concept of appealing to one’s finer senses – what some refer to as “qualitative” tourism – seems to have taken hold. Increasingly, Newporters are celebrating their past and banking on the unique cultural offerings which play off of the city’s storied place in history. For all of the encouraging steps forward, there have also been some rather disheartening setbacks. Late last year, “First Night” went dark. Beset by funding woes, the annual New Year’s Eve celebration found itself a victim of a tough economy amplified by the previous year’s unforgiving winter weather. Soon thereafter, we learned from organizers of the Newport International Film Festival that the city’s popular cinematic celebration had taken its last bow. Thankfully, as the economy begins to show signs of improvement, there have, likewise, been signs of new life in our arts community. Last month, we were introduced to an entirely new event, and began to look forward to the promise of an old favorite reborn. The Newport Arts and Cultural Alliance planted a seed with its inaugural “Spring Into Art” celebration. We also learned of plans to bring a film festival back to the city. And, a pair of musicallyinclined business owners embarked on an online campaign to secure funding to create a community music hub they’re calling the Newport Music Workshop. All of these efforts need to be applauded ...and supported. As we look to recover and rebuild from this Great Recession, we should resolve not to lose our passion for the arts. The weather will always be the determining factor in how many people descend on Newport during the summer season. But, it’s the culture that we build that will sustain us. Even if you’re not artistically inclined, take an active role in the arts community. Donate – if you can – to an arts organization; shop at one of the many galleries around town; attend an exhibit, take in a musical performance, or visit a gallery during a Gallery Night open house. Not only do these events help to bolster our economy, but they also enrich our lives. After all, art unlocks our imaginations; it causes us to reflect and rethink; to view our world in entirely new and different ways. For that, it is a vital part of our life experience. If it’s true, as Shelley posited, that artists are the unspoken legislators of the world, then perhaps it’s time that we give the arts their due. That’s why we’ve introduced a dedicated Arts section within these pages and have renewed a commitment at Newport This Week to provide a community platform for artists of all stripes. While the natural beauty of our island is something that should never be taken for granted, the beauty that we create through art, music, and other finer pursuits are equally, if not more, important to shaping our lives on the island.

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To the Editor: Is the Tea Party a cover up for the Republican Party or has it simply been hi-jacked? I can appreciate the stated goal of the Tea Party. They are seeking smaller government, lower taxes and reduction in government spending. I believe that’s kind of like motherhood and apple pie. So, why all the anger, hatred and the need for rallies across the country? When I read between the lines, I can’t help but to see an extreme race-related dislike for the ﬁrst black president in the history of our country. My sense is the “Tea Party” is short for the Republican Party. In a recent article in the New York Times it was noted that the makeup of the average Tea Party member is, “Republican, white, male, married and older than 45”. What’s more, according to the Times article, they fear falling into a lower economic class as a result of Obama’s election. I believe that in addition to ignorance, fear may well have promoted this present anger and hate toward Obama. Some members are worried and fearful that Obama is more concerned with the problems of blacks and of helping the poor, than he is with the middle class, of which they belong. It is further revealed that, 90% disapprove of the president’s job performance and believe he is moving toward socialism. Yet, 57% favor former President, George W. Bush. Tea Party member Kathy Mayhugh referring to Obama says, “I think he is a Muslim”. In addition, she questions why, after a year in the White House, “can’t he ﬁnd a church to go to”. Mayhugh’s instinct that Obama is Muslim may be an example of one person’s misguided paranoia. But even if Obama were a Muslim, what would that have to do with the size of government, or tax rates in the Obama era?

To the Editor: For the past 9 years as a member of Fort Adam’s Trust and the last 3 years as it?s President, I have witnessed the raising of over 6 million dollars that was spent in the restoration of this magnificent structure. Fort Adams was constructed over a 33 year period and is the largest and most complex coast fortification in the United States. I have had nine years of an education that I could not have afforded. In 1968 the Federal Government transferred the fort to the State of Rhode Island under the control of D.E.M. and in 1994, the Fort Adams Trust was founded to preserve the Fort. Working with D.E.M., we have been able to keep the fort open to the public. Most people refer to the fort as the location of the George Wein Newport Jazz Festival or the Folk Festival. This is true and George has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the fort’s preservation, and we all thank him. However, the fort is much more than that. I have spoken to many people over the years during my tenure on the Board and have heard many different comments such as, “I used to go there when I was younger?” or “I haven’t been to the fort in years,” or mostly, “I’ve never been to Fort Adams”. If it has been over a year since your last visit, you deserve another. So much has been done. My thanks to the staff that I have worked with over the years, and to the Board of Directors that have given of themselves, because they have a passion for the preservation of the treasure that sits right here in our small part of the world. If you are not a member of the fort , you should be. Your first, or next visit will be breathtaking. Do it! You will be overwhelmed. Many thanks to all involved for this great education.

Surely not all Tea Party members are, angry or outwardly hateful. I sympathize with the large number of decent citizens, caught in the middle of this controversy, regardless of party afﬁliation. I appreciate those well meaning men and women who truly feel strong about their family, taxes and excessive government spending. However, unwittingly they have been taking advantage of by a much stronger force. That force is the “Tea Party Express,” which is nothing more than a political action committee and a republican operative working for the sole purpose of raising money to defeat Democrats. Referring to the Tea Party movement, a former political director Kelly Eustis said, “We stole the brand name to make money”. On the home page of the Tea Party Express website, the headline says, “Just Vote Them Out!” On the same page is a video encouraging the viewers to vote out those politicians in Washington, however, the only politicians visible in the video are three prominent democrats; Obama, Senator Harry Reed and House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi. Not only have some good people had their grass roots organization destroyed, but also much of America is being fooled by this political maneuvering. Under this disguise, gasoline is being thrown on the ﬁre of fear, thereby increasing racism and intolerance. The Tea Party has been hi-jacked and is no longer about small government, motherhood and apple pie, but a cover up for the Republican political machine. Charles Valliancourt Purgatory Lane, Middletown

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The Arts and Culture Alliance links artisans to the community for the benefit of all Do you enjoy the vast variety of artistic and cultural events held within the borders of Newport County? I believe we all do. The importance of these organizations and events is vital to our economy and important to our childrens’ education. The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County strives to provide support for all artists and art and cultural organizations and uses collaboration in the largest sense of the word to accomplish this goal. This year, the annual meeting of the Arts and Cultural Alliance is in itself an alliance forum. The board of directors of the ACA chose to have as the “main speaker;” at the annual meeting to be the representatives of organizations in their membership. The meeting will host approximately 14 presenters from area nonprofits and other collaborative groups to give a brief update on their 2009 and 2010 happenings. As part of the annual meeting presentation, Dominique Alfandre will be awarded the first Arts Advocate Award of the ACA. Dominique is the executive director of the Island Moving Company and long-time community arts advocate. Natasha Harrison, assistant to the Executive Director at Norman Bird Sanctuary, will present this honor to Ms. Alfandre for her work over the past 28 years as an advocate, volunteer and mentor to artist. Starting in 2011, this arts advocate award will be named the “Dominique Award” and presented to members of the community who embody the creative ability, determination, and commitment that Ms. Alfandre embodies. Ms. Alfandre exemplifies the word “alliance.” She has worked over her past 28 years with several arts groups and been a link from one organization to the other. Her work in Newport County has been invaluable to the artists and community alike. Ms. Alfandre’s resume in part includes: working

at TIFOBET in 1982; the executive director of the Island Moving Company for 26 years; serving on the board of Island Arts; serving on the current board of the Opera House Foundation and the ACA, serving as President of ACA from 2004-2008; helping to found the Rhode Island Dance Consortium; member of Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts; instrumental in advocating for the Artists Tax District in Newport

One of the greatest beneﬁts of membership to the Arts & Culture Alliance is an immediate opportunity to connect with other artists, organizations, and supporters who share similar concerns, experiences, and vision. County; 2005 recipient of the Arts & Business/RI Arts Advocate award; co-creator of Flight of Steps and Open for Dancing. Her work alone is monumental in Newport County and hence the reason for her award. Having an alliance of artists and arts organizations gives the opportunity to network and build a community within a community. One of the greatest beneﬁts of membership to the Arts & Culture Alliance is an immediate opportunity to connect with other artists, organizations, and supporters who share similar concerns, experiences, and vision. One means to accomplish this goal, is the ACA monthly ARTS AROUND THE FIRE, a networking social held the fourth Tuesday at Clarke Cooke House. ACA has held

variety of community forums, workshops, and promotional events such as Spring Into Art in April and Bridgefest in August.These community forums and events are a way to showcase the artists and arts organizations in a way that is enjoyable, educational and meaningful to all community members. In addition, the Arts & Culture Alliance educates the community about the available arts opportunites in Newport County, promotes art and cultural activities in the area to community members and visitors. One of the most valuable assets that the ACA offers to nonprofit companies is the umbrella 501(c)(3) organization status. For those organizations that have not yet obtained their own tax exempt status, they can hold a fundraiser or apply for a grant with the proceeds being paid through ACA accounts and receive tax exempt status themselves. Annually the ACA provides a grant writing workshop with RISCA to assist with organizations and artists with the grant writing application process. The ACA has been most fortunate to collaborate with Johnson and Wales University, School of Business, whereby the students are assisting ACA with writing a marketing plan and designing a new website that will be a resource for artists and patrons alike. This is yet another example of the collaboration that is working for the benefit of both organizations. All residents and visitors to Newport County are invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the Arts and Cultural Alliance to share and enjoy the arts and culture we have at our fingertips in our community. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 6 at the Newport Art Museum on Bellevue Avenue at 6pm – and if you plan to attend you can rsvp at info@newportarts.com. Cristina M. Offenberg, Esq.

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“Critter Glitter” Spring jewelry sale to run daily through Sat., May 8, a beneﬁt for the Potter League, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Oliphant Lane, Middletown.

Book Signing Local author, Ann Hood, will hold a book signing of her latest novel, “The Red Thread,” 6:30 p.m., Island Books, Midd.

Friday May 7

“Finding Bannister” Local historian, Ray Rickman, to give talk about one of Newport’s most famed residents, Edward M. Bannister, 7 p.m., Newport Public Library

Portsmouth Kitchen Tour Rain or shine, 11 a.m. to 7:30p.m, to beneﬁt the Portsmouth Public Education Foundation, tickets are $25, call 800-929-1738 or visit www.portsmouthkitchentour.org

Rogers High School Spring Concert Jazz ensemble and orchestra concert, 7 p.m., Rogers High School

“Poudly We Sing” Concert presented by the Newport Navy Choristers to beneﬁt the James L. Maher Center, 7:30 p.m., St. Lucy’s Church, West Main Rd., Middletown

Thursday May 6

Identity Theft Class See how your everyday computer interaction (directly and indirectly) places you at the highest levels of risk for identity theft. Registration required. 1 p.m., free, Salvation Army, 51 Memorial Blvd., 380-6643 Monthly Pocketbook Party Hosted by the Pocketbooks with Pazzazz, public invitied, 4-7 p.m., Community Baptist Church Arts & Cultural Alliance Meeting 6 p.m., Newport Art Museum Newport Gallery Night Galleries city-wide open 5-8 p.m. “Chocolate in the Colonial Period” Presentation by Rabbi Deborah Prinz on the importance of the chocolate trade in the 18th century, 6 p.m., Colony House, 841-8770 “If It’s Thursday, It Must be Shakespeare” Informal group meets to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare works, 6 – 7 p.m., free, Redwood Library, 847-0292, www.redwoodlibrary.org

“No Strings Attached” Newport Children’s Theater production based on the classic tale of Pinocchio and Geppetto, 7 p.m., Aquidneck Island Christian Academy, East Main Rd., Portsmouth,. The Bit Players Newport’s award-winning comedy improv troupe, The Bit Players create on the spot laughs from audience suggestions, 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, 849-3473, www.ﬁrehousetheater.org

Saturday

Trunk Show Beneﬁt Gallery owner and artist Jessica Hagen-Hill will be hosting a trunk show featuring vintage-inspired jewelry made especially for the Newport Historical Society from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 8th at the Museum of Newport History on Washington Square.

“No Strings Attached” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., see Fri., May 7 for details.

Monday

“The Soloist” In recognition of May as Mental Health Month, “The Soloist” will be screened at 3:30 p.m., Salve Regina University’s Antone Academic Center, $10 suggested donation, 846-1213, www.nccmh.org

Newport Festival Trio Free and open to the public, 5:30 p.m., Child & Family Services Community Room

May 10

Wednesday May 12

Vintage Jewelry Trunk Show 4-7 p.m., Museum & Shop at Brick Market Place

Eight Bells Lecture Series “Sovereignty at Sea,” by Rodney Carlisle, noon, Naval War College

Paws Watch Fund-raiser Silent auction & rafﬂe for the feline rescue organization, 5 p.m., $25, Elks Lodge, www.pawswatch.org

Thompson Middle School Spring Concert Instrumental concert featuring the TMS jazz ensemble, orchestra and bands, 7 p.m., Thompson

The Bit Players 8 p.m., see Fri., May 7 for details.

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Discover Colonial Newport Walking tour departs from the Museum & Shop at Brick Market Place, 10:30 a.m., weather permitting Sheep shearing Visit with farm animals, try spinning wool, noon - 4 p.m. Watson Farm, Jamestown, 423-0005

Spring Choral Concert All City Honor Chorus and the Thompson Middle School choral performance, 7 p.m., Thompson

“Music in the Galleries” A Mother’s Day concert featuring Rhode Island Philharmonic Trio Ensemble including ﬂutist, Mana Washio, 2 p.m. , Newport Art Museum, 848-8200

Birds, Trails and More Seven miles of hiking trails in the 300-acre wildlife refuge, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 846-2577; www. normanbirdsanctuary.org Old Colony & Newport Railway The 80-minute, 10-mile trip takes riders along Aquidneck Island’s west shore through the Naval Base to Portsmouth and back, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. on Sundays, train leaves from the Depot at 19 America’s Cup Ave., $7.50 adults, $5 children under 14, $6 seniors 60 and older, no reservations, 6246951; www.ocnrr.com Save the Bay Exploration Center & Aquarium The facility features 14 tanks and exhibits showcasing some 150 species that call Narragansett Bay home, educators answer questions and guide activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Easton’s Beach, $5 non-members, free for Save the Bay members and children under 3, 272-3540, ext. 133; www.savebay.org

Mansions, Museums and Especially for Kids Historic Sites

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Beach Bounce Children’s play center for ages 2 to 10, Easton’s Beach Rotunda, Memorial Blvd., 845-5813, www. cityofnewport.com

Princess Tea Party Mother/Daughter Princess Tea open to grandmothers, aunts and sisters too, create a tiara, 2-4 p.m., $20, Edward King House, 845-5800

Belcourt Castle A 60-room Gilded Age mansion built by Richard Morris Hunt in 1895, guided, candlelight and ghost tours, reservations recommended, 657 Bellevue Ave., 8460669, www.belcourtcastle.com The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

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International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum Discover the history of tennis through a diverse collection of memorabilia, art and video, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, 194 Bellevue Ave., free for kids under 16 , 849-3990; www.tennisfame.com Marble House Open daily, 596 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www. newportmansions.org Museum of Newport History Exhibits on display depict the city’s role in the American Revolution and its emergence as a Gilded Age resort, open daily 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 127 Thames St., 841-8770, www.newporthistorical.org National Museum of American Illustration Original artworks from the Golden Age of Illustration in a historic Gilded Age mansion, 492 Bellevue Ave., tours by advance reservation, 851-8949, ext. 18, www.americanillustration.org

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MAINSHEET Stepping out on the red carpet St. Michael’s Country Day rolled out the red carpet last weekend at the Jane Pickens, where scores of parents, teachers, and staff turned out for “An Evening with the Stars,” a Hollywoodinspired talent show and fund-raiser to beneﬁt students at the school. Staff members of both the upper and lower schools took part in the show, singing dancing, and generally showcasing their otherwise hidden talents. And what would a red carpet be without fashion critic extraordinaire Joan Rivers? She was there (at least in persona), along with some of Newport’s most fashionable, greeting audience members with her signature wit, camera, and microphone. The event was sponsored by the St. Michael’s Parents Association, who also were responsible for last month’s successful Neighborhoods of Newport House Tour, which is estimated to have raised $20,000. No word yet on how much “Evening” may have brought in, but all accounts are that the stars shone brightly. (Photos by Michelle Palazzo)

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Continued from page 8 Naval War College Museum Permanent exhibits on the Navy in the Narragansett Bay area, handicapped accessible, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. weekdays, free and open to the public, , 686 Cushing Rd., Newport, visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; photo ID must be presented for all visitors 18 and older, 841-2101 Newport Art Museum Permanent collection of contemporary and historic works in the restored stick-style Griswold House, a National Historic Landmark, open daily, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org

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Ochre Court One of Newport’s ﬁrst “summer cottages” built in 1892, now Salve Regina University’s administration building, ground ﬂoor open Monday thu Friday, 9-4 p.m.

at the pond, grounds open year round free of charge; guided tours of mill, Rte. 114, West Main Rd., Middletown, 847-6230, www. newportrestoration.org Rosecliff Open daily, 548 Bellevue Avenue, 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Redwood Library The nation’s oldest library, c 1748, a National Historic Landmark, art gallery displays, sculpture and changing exhibits, including a portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, tours 10:30 a.m. Mon-Fri; building open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues-Fri; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat., 50 Bellevue Avenue, free, donations always welcome, 847-0292; www. redwoodlibrary.org Rough Point Doris Duke’s oceanfront estate, 680 Bellevue Avenue, 847-8344, www.newportrestoration.org

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Newport’s beloved Beechwood Theatre Company now performs at Belcourt. As of May 1st Belcourt Castle will be opening seven days a week from 1pm-5pm for daily guided tours on the hour. The one hour tour highlights the Italian Banquet Hall, English Library and French Gothic Ballroom with emphasis on the architecture and social history of this unique Gilded Age mansion. Judy Martin will be continuing her Champagne Tours on Sundays, at 2 p.m. as the formidable Alva Vanderbilt Belmont, the ﬁrst Grande Dame of Belcourt. Long standing members of the Beechwood Theatre Company, Jessica Bradley and Patrick Grimes, will

Gallery Shows & Artist Openings Art on the Wharf Show through May 31. Coastal paintings, all measuring ﬁve by seven inches, by Anthony Gill. Gallery hours, Fri. – Mon., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 846-6858 Bristol Art Gallery New show: “Eye Candy.” 423 Hope Street, Bristol, 396-9699, www.bristolartgallery.net Cadeaux du Monde Gallery talk, Thurs., May 13, 5-8 p.m. “Art Underfoot; Oriental Rugs Loom in the Distance,” gallery talks about current collection of original, hand-knotted Oriental rugs. 26 Mary Street, 848-0550, www. cadeauxdumonde.com DeBlois Gallery Show through May 30: “Fables, Fantasies and Fairie Tales,” paintings

be giving Living Tours as members of the Belmont Family as an insight into life behind the scenes in Gilded Age Newport. The Beechwood Theatre Company is now making Belcourt Castle its theatrical home for Murder Mystery Tours every Friday night beginning at 7pm. Mrs. Harle Tinney, the present Grande Dame of Belcourt, will continue her popular Ghost Tour as well as more in depth tours delving into the construction of the house and acquisition of the antiquities from 33 countries that currently furnish Belcourt. For more information visit www.belcourtcastle.org

by Natalie Pfanstiehl, daughter, Nina Hope Pfanstiehl and Ellen Blomgren. Gallery hours are Tues.Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Avenue, 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com Harbor Fine Art Opening reception, Sat., May 8, 5-8 for David Lussier Hunter Gallery Opening reception, May 3, 6:30 pm Show May 3-16: “Earth Designs,” by Dan Mead and Sally Eagle. Gallery hours are Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Hunter Gallery is located at St. George’s School, Midd., 842-6679, www.thehuntergallery@stgeorges. edu Isherwood Gallery Show through June: “New Work, New Artists,” new work by current and new gallery artists. Gallery hours are Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment, 38 Bellevue Avenue, 699-2276, www.isherwoodgallery.com

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Annual Members Juried Exhibition through May 24: Museum is open Tues. – Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m., 76 Bellevue Ave., $10 adults, $8 seniors, admission by donation Saturdays, 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org Portsmouth Art Guild Show through May: “Imagine Red,” open juried show by regional artists incorporating the theme “imagine red.” Gallery hours are Thurs.-Sun., 1-5 p.m., 2679 E. Main Road, Portsmouth, next to St. Paul’s Church, 293-5ART, www.portsmouthartsguild.org Sheldon Fine Art Event Reception: May 22, 5-7 p.m. New show featuring several members of the American Society of Marine Artists. Gallery is open daily 10 – 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030. Spring Bull Show through May 31, “Sampling of the Portsmouth Arts Guild.” Gallery is open daily noon-5 p.m., 55 Bellevue Avenue, 849-9166, www.springbullgallery.com

RECENT DEATHS Jeanne E. Berggren, of Middletown, the wife of Arthur Curtis Berggren, died February 11, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., Providence or the American Cancer Society of Rhode Island. Theron “Buddy Bidlack, of Newport, the husband of late Marion M. (Goffe) Bidlack, died April 27, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, New England Division. Sarah L. Ellcome, of Newport, died April 23, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to Save The Bay, Providence. Marian Frandsen, of Newport, died April 21, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association - RI Chapter. Charles Peter Furtado, of Newport, was the husband of Julia Marie (Medrick) Furtado, died April 21, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA. Robert William Glazier, of Newport, the husband of Carole A. (Martinez) Glazier, died April 24, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to Robert Potter League for Animals, Newport.

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Norman R. Hadad, of Portsmouth, husband of Theresa (Duquette) Hadad, died April 28, 2010. Florence K. Job, of Newport, died April 25, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to Navy Nurse Corps Association, Virginia Beach, VA or the American Cancer Society of Rhode Island. Edward M. Karoli, of Beverly Hills, FL, formerly of Newport and Bristol, the husband of Pauline Karoli, died April 19, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of Citrus County, Beverly Hills, FL. Shirley Ann Larsen, of Newport, formerly of Middletown, longtime companion to Joseph Moniz, Jr. died April 20, 2010. Carol A. Marinan, of Newport, the wife of James D. Marinan Jr., died April 29, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties. Bernard A. MacDonald, of Middletown, the husband of the late Kathryn “Zeta” (Price) MacDonald, died April 25, 2010. Dorothy Jean Oakley, of Newport, wife of the late Sidney Joseph Oakley, died April 21, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to the Forest Farm Activity Fund, Middletown or to Beacon Hospice, Charlestown, MA. Beth A. O’Conner, of Middletown, died April 24, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to the YMCA Child Care Playground Fund, Middletown. Margaret Salitrik, of Newport, formerly of Lawrenceville, PA, the wife of the late Joseph F. Lauric and the late Stephen Salitrik, died April 25, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to the St. Clare Home, Newport. Theresa Maria Salter, of Newport, died April 26, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to the Friends of the Waterfront, Newport or to the Potter League, Middletown.

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Review by Chris Szepessy Nick Hayes, a market researcher and avid sailor, discovered that participation in sailing in the United States has declined more than 40% since 1997 – and a staggering 70% since 1979. To learn why enthusiasm has waned, he interviewed more than 1,200 sailors worldwide over a period of several years. Hayes found that although postWorld War II prosperity and the advent of fiberglass boats had boosted sailing’s popularity in previous decades, increasingly scarce leisure time has seen a growing number of Americans abandoning lifelong, family-based activities and “choosing to let the time pass” with unfulfilling spectator sports and electronic media. Instead of sharing recreational pastimes with their children, Hayes asserts, too many parents have become “taxi drivers and cheerleaders,” and if kids are enrolled in a sailing program, parents’ involvement ends at the yacht club gate. The best way to get people into sailing and keep them interested, says Hayes, is the time-honored relationship of a capable mentor and a keen apprentice: “Mentoring is teaching infused with leadership. Mentoring may center on a principal skill or a capability like sailing, but its mastery isn’t exclusive to the skill or the technique, but to the broader understanding of what makes the skill or technique valuable and relevant.” Indeed, many people and organizations we know have employed this formula with laudable results. Witness the multigenerational accomplishments of the Johnstone, Storck and du Moulin families, for example, or the success of public access programs like Sail Newport. Saving Sailing scores high for readability, beautifully capturing the essence of why we sail: “Sailors often speak of the mythical, the sublime, the magical things that they see and feel while sailing, like the potential of a boat to go faster when the wind it produces adds up to more than the wind around them. Or the feelings of trust and triviality that can only come on a small boat clawing upwind far out of sight of land and under a sky full of stars. Or the sensation that nudging forward or back an inch can set the boat free. Or the rhythmic pitter-patter from the swell lapping at the aft underbelly of an anchored boat at night. Sailors find God in such things. Sailors will often say that they are in heaven, here and in this time.” Saving Sailing is available at better booksellers and from Itasca

With Read at the helm, Puma’s il mostro heading back to Newport By Tom Shevlin

Call it a sign of summer. Puma’s 2008-09 entry into the Volvo Ocean Race, il mostro, is currently en route to its former home port, Newport, from Alicante, Spain. The transatlantic crossing is expected to take around 16 days, and a bit of a homecoming for the boat, which, helmed by Newporter Ken Read, placed second overall in last year’s thrilling VOR. Read will back at it for By Nicholas D. Hayes � the 2011-12 edition of the race, and Foreword by William F. Schanen III is leading his crew back home to Published by Crickhollow Books � where it all started. “We are going to sail back to New240 pages �paperback $22 port – our home – to complete our voyage,” Read said in a release by VOR. “Newport is where we left from when we came to start the Book Distributing (800-901-3480, race. It will be pretty emotional getitascabooks.com), where you can ting back to Newport.” A two-time add $3 to the purchase price as a winner of the US Sailor of The Year donation to the Milwaukee Com- award, with more than 40 world, munity Sailing Center’s COMPASS North American and national titles program, which introduces at-risk and America’s Cup campaigns in kids and their parents or guardians the credit column, Read has reto the experience of sailing and joined with Puma Ocean Racing to the lessons that can be learned by lead the sportswear apparel comspending quality time together on pany’s second bid for the coveted a boat. VOR crown. And if their early deciThe lessons in this book transcend sions are any indication, they mean sailing, with practicable ideas for business. Already, Puma has separents and those who value the cured the services of noted designconcept of community. In a culture er Juan Kouyoumdjian to create the that has embraced texting, tailgat- lines of the successor to il mostro. ing and tattoos, saving sailing has Kouyoumdjian has designed the never been more essential. For winners of the last two races – ABN more information and to share your AMRO ONE (2005-06) and Ericsson favorite sailing story on the “Life- 4 (2008-09). lines” blog, visit SavingSailing.com. Of the former competition, Kouyoumdjian, Read said this: “It’s funny Chris Szepessy is the Senior Editor of to start to get to know somebody WindCheck Magazine. This review is on a personal level like Juan. He reprinted with permission. Visit www. windcheckmagazine.com.

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Photography by Federico Santi to be exhibited in Washington, D.C. By Lynne Tungett Long-time Newport resident and coowner of Drawing Room Antiques, Federico Santi, will have a collection of his photography exhibited next week in the Russell Rotunda at the Dirksen Senate Ofﬁce building in Washington, DC, in celebration of the 45th anniversary of VISTA. (Volunteers in Service to America) A reception will also be held honoring Congress’s commitment to the VISTA program. How large is the collection of images you took as a VISTA volunteer? In all, there are nearly 3,000 black and white images. What will become of the “VISTA Redux” exhibit after the Washington showing? It will be shown in New York next, then Los Angeles. In two years, it is scheduled for the LBJ Library. I am gifting the entire collection to the VISTA national archive. What inspired you to put together “VISTA Redux?” This whole show started with Nancy Grinnell, the curator of the Newport Art Museum. I gave her 200300 images to see if the museum would be interested in exhibiting my work. She called me two weeks later to say the museum would like to host an exhibit. I had been carrying the negatives around with me all my life. After discovering how easy it was to scan images and view them in daylight with computers and not in a darkroom, I spent the past few years categorizing and scanning the images. About 80% of the images that I had shot, I had never seen. It was a rediscovery. Why did you decide to join VISTA? I was a senior at Florida State University and had majored in photography. Based on the politics of the

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era, I had to make a life choice: Be drafted or ﬁnd alternative service. I was very much opposed to the war in Vietnam, so I researched my options and VISTA was my ﬁrst choice. Where in South Florida did you serve? Broward County, the Ft. Lauderdale and Collier City area. During that era, those towns were clearly divided. I spent my time, truly, on the other side of the railroad tracks. What did you get out of serving? I got to put myself in the shoes of people that had less than I did. I realized that people from all over U.S. could have similar themes of unity and purpose in what we wanted to do. We experienced physical and emotional environments that we never had before. Serving changed everyone’s lives. Without VISTA, I would have been a different person. I felt like a “born again” human being. VISTA was created to not only change the lives of people in the community, but also for the VISTAs. Even though I hate mandated things, I almost feel that mandated service would be a good thing for America today. Have you been back to that area in Florida? No How did serving as a VISTA shape your life and career? After VISTA, I went back to the farm I grew up on in Georgia. Some of the VISTAs I served with lived in Boston and they encouraged me to move up there. After six months, I met my life-long partner and started working with the Cambridge Photo Workshop. We moved into a brownstone neighborhood and I started getting involved with historic preservation. I continued along those lines - mostly centered around photo and historic preservation; cherishing the past protects the future. Last year, we frowned on you for being cheap after you brought your mom down to Pour Judgement for just a burger and a beer on Mother’s Day! We won’t this year! We’ll serve your mother Brunch! Now, she won’t think you are a suck-rotten kid for taking her to a dive bar! You can both have a great meal at a good price.

This image, taken by Federico Santi, documents the youth, idealism, poverty and hope he experienced during his VISTA service in South Florida in the late 1960’s. What brought you to Newport? It’s like stepping stones; from Boston we bought a great Gothic Revival in Fall River. We were able to sell it in 1985 and we wanted to stay within a 45-minute radius from where we had lived. Newport was affordable, then, and so beautiful. What led you to open an antique gallery? I had been in retail management in Boston, we had always bought and sold antiques. When we moved here, we decided to make it our livelihood. You were the president of the Newport Art Museum Photo Guild 10 years ago, are you still actively photographing? Yes, I’ve been documenting some really old, gnarled trees out by the polo ﬁelds in Portsmouth. They look like they’re ready to collapse. I photograph them during the winter, I want to have them on ﬁle. I have also taken photos of collectibles and art that have been published in several books. Is any of your photography for sale in the gallery? No, I have never been keen on selling my work.

If you could ask the mayor or the council to grant one wish for the city, what would you ask for? I would ask to have the city run as it was in 1895, with a board of advisors appointed to the city councilors. I think re-establishing a legislative council would be a good thing. I’ve made a lot of requests to the city council over the years. One worth mentioning again, though, is putting all the streets and sidewalks under the jurisdiction of the Historic District Commission.

* Parts of this dialogue are excerpted from an interview Santi gave a VISTA representative.

Did you know? What is AmeriCorps VISTA? Founded as Volunteers in Service to America in 1965 and incorporated into the AmeriCorps network of programs in 1993, VISTA has been on the front-lines in the ﬁght against poverty in America for more than 40 years. AmeriCorps VISTA is often referred to as the “Domestic Peace Corps.”

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Today I registered and recorded my fist two tautog fishing trips in the Rhode Island Recreational Online Angler Logbook. It took ten minutes. Anglers can use it free of charge and the system is voluntary. Some saltwater anglers hold details of their fishing trips close to the vest. The less others know about when, how and where they fish the better, particularly an environmental regulatory agency like DEM. However, information in this logbook is confidential; data will be examined in aggregate form to provide an independent data source for DEM policy makers. I like the log system and will give it a try this season. It allows me to keep accurate historical data that I can build on year after year while helping the fishery. Dan Costa, who developed the logbook for DEM’s Fish and Wildlife Marine Fisheries Department, said, “We hope Rhode Island anglers use the logbook to their advantage, to help them fish, while we collect data to improve the fishery.” Dan said that Massachusetts one year old logbook system has about 200 uses. Rhode Island, who announced their logbook program three weeks ago, has 45 anglers signed up at press time. Visit www.dem.ri.gov to sign up for the logbook and/or e-mail questions to Dan Costa at dan. costa@dem.ri.gov.

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Anglers use squid as bait for fluke (summer flounder), sea bass and many other species. Last week I attended a Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association seminar titled Squid Fishing Strategies, Locations & Tips given by one of Rhode Island’s top anglers and squid authorities Dave Fewster. Squid fishing is part science, part art and very stealthy according to Dave. “You have to put in the time to find out where they will likely be, set up your lights and then be ready to move

Ian, of Jamestown, reaped the beneﬁts of the 2010 tautog bite. into action when they arrive”. Dave related that his favorite locations for catching squid are Newport, Jamestown and Narragansett. Usually near bridges, jetties, wharfs and always around light that attracts the squid. Dave related that the season usually starts at the end of April and runs through May. However, last year the season extended well into June. Calm water is ideal for squid ﬁshing as is a full noon and water temperatures around 59 degrees. Dave spoke highly of new Yozuri squid rig that people (and the squid) cannot seem to resist. He found it at Ocean State Bait and Tackle in Providence.

Fishing tournament for visually impaired The RI Lions Sight Foundation (RILSF) will hold their 3rd Annual VIP Fishing Tournament for Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) on June 27, 2010. The half day tournament will be held on a chartered party boat out of Galilee, RI. Participants are eligible for trophies and an opportunity to represent Rhode Island at the Lions National “VIP” Tournament which takes place on the Outer Banks of North Carolina in October. For information contact Ken Barthelemy, tournament chair, at kenbar123@aol.com.

Where’s the bite Ken Ferrara of Ray’s Bait and Tackle, Warwick, related that Ken Landry caught a nice white chinned tautog at Ohio Ledge. He also caught a 36” striped bass off Pine Hill this past weekend. Robb Roach of Kettlebottom Outfitters in Jamestown reports a 10 lb fish caught off Narragansett. Striped bass were all over Narragansett Bay and this week. Robb Roach from Kettlebottom Outfitters reports decent fish caught to 27” in the Narrow River. Angler Peter Sousa of Warwick landed seven striped bass and two keepers to 31” on No

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Fluke Charter Fishing this weekend. Pete caught his fish trolling with tube and worm on lead line weighted with three ounce sinkers, a method that got the line down low with only 60 feet of line out in about 15 feet of water. The fish were caught between Gaspee and Conimicut Point. Steve McKenna of Cranston and an associate at Quaker Lane Outfitters, North Kingstown, reports many keeper bass to 20 pounds being taken in mid Narragansett Bay area. Steve caught eight keepers using metal lip surface swimmers. His fishing friends used Danny plugs and spook type lures and did just as well. School striped bass with keepers mixed in have been landed in East Greenwich Cove; off Poppasquash Point, Bristol; areas north of Connecticut light, Warwick and Barrington; Pine Hill off Prudence Island: and a host of other Bay and river areas. Freshwater fishing for trout at stocked DEM ponds is still good, visit www.dem.ri.gov for listings. Andrew Cahrhoff of Erickson’s Bait and Tackle in Warwick said that fishing has been good and promises to get better now that spawning season is upon us. Andrew will be fishing the shallows as the water warms and fish start to clear their beds for matting. Andrew bass fishes competitively; his favorite places to fish include Beach Pond, Johnson Pond and Indian Lake. Captain Dave Monti has been fishing and shell fishing on Narragansett Bay for over 40 years. He holds a captain’s master license and a charter fishing license. Your fishing photos in PDF from, stories, comments and questions are welcome... there’s more than one way to catch a fish. Visit Captain Dave’s No Fluke website at www.noflukefishing.com or email him at dmontifish@verizon.net .

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Tap into the many health beneﬁts of yoga By Cecile Madison

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Chronic stress can lead to a variety of health and emotional problems and yoga can be an effective method to reduce stress and anxiety. You may even have a friend or family member who has become a yoga devotee, who raves about the way the practice makes them feel. For these reasons, yoga may very likely be, on a list of things you should try, at some point. The thought of being a beginner, at anything, can be daunting; perhaps the variety of yoga styles has been confusing to you. Let’s quell these fears and give some clarity to what yoga is. Contrary to popular belief, yoga is not just about stretching. It improves all of the major components of physical ﬁtness: cardio, strength, ﬂexibility and balance. A yoga class will work every major muscle group and get your heart rate up. A good class will be part physical workout, part massage and part therapy session. With its focus on breathing, yoga helps forge a stronger link between your body and your mind and promotes a meditative state that is profoundly calming to your ner-

Vinyasan: To transpose through positions quickly. Hatha: Traditional and basic form of yoga. Bikram: Completely repetitive yoga form vous system. This meditative aspect of the practice sharpens your focus, boosts your concentration, reduces stress, paves the way for better sleep and improves your mood. Yoga sessions can be customized for every age and ﬁtness level, to help you stay physically and mentally ﬁt throughout your life ...whether you are 27, 47 or 77. Yoga can also be tailored to relieve the particular challenges of every age: you can relieve stress, rev up your digestion or just stay limber. As you develop greater awareness of your body and your breathing during yoga practice, devotees are able to use these skills in their daily lives to help cope with stresses as they arise. Stress can be counter-

Introductory Qigong On Saturday, May 8th, a 45 minute introductory Qigong class will be held at 10 am at the Channing Memorial Unitarian Church. 135 Pelham Street, Newport. There is no charge for this simple movement class, open to the public of all ages and abilities. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice, using simple poses which emphasize breathing, reduce stress, help remove toxins from the system, lower blood pressure and draws energy from the natural features of the earth. Wear casual clothes. Tina Dolen, a Certiﬁed Leader of Qigong will teach the class. Paul and Linda Manning of Newport and Noelle Shiland of Middletown joined 2400 ﬁrsttime triathletes in completing the Nautica South Beach Triathlon in Miami, FL on April 11th. The race consisted of a half mile ocean swim and 19-mile bike course followed by a 4 milerun. The race raised more than $175,000 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis, TN.

acted - as it happens - lessening the impact it has on ones physical health and mental well-being. Studies have shown that regular yoga practitioners have lower levels of cortisol (a hormone released during stress), better sleep and greater life satisfaction than people who do not practice yoga. It is best to try the different variations of yoga with different teachers and decide which is best for you. No matter which class or style you choose, know that you are doing your mind, body and spirit a world of good.

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