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Jamestown resident and acclaimed photographer Daniel Forster caught this scene of Bowen’s Wharf during Newport’s heyday with the America’s Cup back in 1977. On Thursday, the Cup makes its return to the city with a series of events from Bannister’s Wharf to Fort Adams. Around town, enthusiasm is high for the Cup’s return, and the prospect of securing the 34th competion has many remembering days gone by. Here, boats fill the basin at Bowen’s Wharf, as onlookers stand from the rooftops to watch the competitors come in after a day of racing during the 23rd defense in 1977. (Photo courtesy Daniel Forster/DanielForster.com)

NEWPORT – Less than one week after city councilors voted to decrease the school department’s budget allotment by nearly $600,000, School Committee members voted in kind on Monday to reduce their FY2011 operating budget by 2.22 percent, draining a sizable portion of an available fund balance and cutting staff – a decision which school officials warn will come back to haunt both council and committee members in years to come. Here are the details: What was a $37,878,546 budget, is now $817,355 less. School officials had projected a $1,479,626 fund balance, or surplus, heading into the coming fiscal year. Of that total, $1,153,152 was applied to the FY2011 budget, leaving $326,474 for rainy day projects. Other cost saving measures included the following: * A $20,000 savings in the department’s worker’s compensation plan * A $25,000 reduction in funding for crossing guards (the number of crossing guards will remain the same. The reduction is reflective of the clos-

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From ship to shore

America’s Cup trophy returns to Newport

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Newport Now Staff Report NEWPORT – Whether it’s getting an up-close look at the oldest trophy in international sport, savoring a parade of majestic racing yachts, attending lunch with some of the top names in sailing or viewing a presentation by the winning America’s Cup team at historic Fort Adams, visitors are guaranteed an unforgettable experience here in the City-by-the-Sea on Thursday. BMW ORACLE Racing, winner in February of the 33rd America’s Cup, will return to Newport on Thursday, July 1, as part of its U.S. victory tour. The return to Rhode Island of one of the world’s most prized sporting trophies will be a true homecoming. Rhode Island was host to 12 of the 33 America’s Cup regattas from 1930 to 1983, and is home to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol. “I encourage everyone to come out to Newport to welcome the America’s Cup trophy home, and show BMW ORACLE Racing that Rhode Island is the perfect location for the next America’s Cup race,” Governor Donald L. Carcieri said in a statement released late last week. “Rhode Island is thrilled to welcome visitors from across New England and the world to help celebrate BMW ORACLE Racing’s spectacular victory. Newport promises to offer sailing enthusiasts and the general public alike an experience they will cherish for a lifetime,” added Keith Stokes, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. “This state has a rich sailing heritage and a deep tradition of America’s Cup racing. Nowhere else can that be experienced like it is here. The past, present and future of one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events will come together in Newport on July 1, and Rhode Island is honored to be the host.” The America’s Cup trophy will be available during four public showings between downtown Newport and Fort Adams State Park throughout the day. Viewing is free of charge. Parking will be available at the Newport Gateway Transportation and Visitors Center, where water taxis will be available to take visitors to Fort Adams. For full details of the visit, be sure to visit www.Newport-Now.com and watch our Twitter stream throughout the day on Thursday at Twitter.com/ newportnow. A full event schedule can also be found on page 10.

By Meg O’Neill NEWPORT –With the Fourth of July just around the corner, everybody in town is starting to plan their menus for their backyard cookouts and parties. Nothing accompanies the festive colors of the holiday better than a heaping platter of deliciously red lobster and crab. For those of us who are lucky enough to live in the city-by-the-sea, a group of local fisherman are ready to provide. In a small, unassuming gray shed located on Pier 9 down by the Shipyard lies one of the best kept seafood secrets in Newport. Open only since June 11, The Fishermen in Newport Lobster Outlet is ready to fill your cooler and stomachs full of fresh off the boat lobster and crab. Buying fresh seafood right off the back of the boat is not a new concept by any means, but this formal nonprofit group has figured out a way to ensure that all boats sell equally. Dave Spencer, one of the founding members of the group, explained that, “if you were a boat that was docked at a spot near the parking lot, you did well. If your boat was six spots down, you didn’t sell much of anything.” Back in January, Dave and a group of fishermen decided to create the small gray booth where all the boats would sell their fresh catches from one central location. This ensured that all fisher-

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men were able to sell their products without the hassle of competition for better docking spots. So just how did they get this core group? Dave explained, “It’s a formal application process. Anybody could apply that showed an interest in selling. The criteria was that you needed a dockside endorsement.” With a lobster license, the state allows you the opportunity to buy an endorsement. The endorsement allows you to sell lobsters off the back of your boat. With all that set in place, a seller simply needs to be willing to man the booth to sell the lobster and crabs to the public. Since they are so new, word about the group hasn’t really gotten out yet. “It’s still early in the season. We think it has good possibilities,” Dave continued,

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“I just want to say that we aren’t doing this to compete with restaurants, we’re doing this simply to provide fresh lobster and crabs to the local community.” The weekend of the Fourth is going to be here before you know it and thankfully, the Lobster Outlet is open seven days a week. Get there weekdays from 1-6 p.m., Saturdays, and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A sign just outside SEE ‘LOBSTER’ ON PAGE 3

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AROUND TOWN On the water: Melges, Laser Performance regattas

NEWPORT – As if any sailor needs to be convinced that Newport plays host to the best racing grounds anywhere in the world, Narragansett Bay was awash in sailcloth over the weekend for two world-class, and worlds apart, events. On Friday, a strong fleet of Melges 24 and 32 rigs took to Rhode Island Sound for the first day of racing for the Melges 24 World and 32 Northeast Championships. Light air on Friday provided for some tricky sailing that tended to favor local boats, while competition heated up on Saturday before a stubborn fog settled in over the bay Sunday. Newporter JC Raby’s Evil Donut placed second overall, with another local boat, Cary Siegler’s Rocksteady coming in seventh. In other action, 95 competitors participated in the inaugural LaserPerformance World Open at Sail Newport. The event got off to a great start on a beautiful Saturday morning with five fleets of boats launching at 10 a.m. to sail out to three separate circles. The V15 class had their own circle in Mackerel Cove as they were competing in a 2 vs. 2 random pairs Team Race. The Lasers, Laser Radials and Sunfish sailed out to their course between Rose Island and Goat Island and the fleet of Bugs stayed inside Newport Harbor for their “Fun Race” in Brenton’s Cove.

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Saturday was a hot sunny day in Newport with a steady 8-10 knot breeze. As the sea breeze kicked in, the puffs cranked up to about 14 knots. The Laser/Sunfish fleets competed on a windward/leeward course and completed seven races. The Bugs competed in a “Fun Race” where their focus was not only to get around the race course, but also to accumulate “style points”. “Style points” were awarded for such things as doing 360s on a leg of the course, singing and dancing (singing on key did not get you extra points), sailing backwards for 30 seconds, and epic capsizes. There was also one sailor who received points for waiving around a fake sword and doing his best Jack Sparrow imitation. “What a fun event - great racing, comradery, wonderful festivities and sponsorship support which made this first time annual event a keeper and one to look forward too for next year!” commented Lynne Shore former US Olympian. Brian Fisher, who won the Laser Fleet and whose son Jack sailed in the Bug Fleet talked about the family atmosphere of the event saying, “Sailing in a regatta with my son was a blast. Given that he is only 8-years-old and just starting out in an Opti, there are not too many opportunities for us to share a regatta experience together. The Bug race course was a blend of novice sailors as well as some older kids who had obviously sailed and raced in the past. One thing for sure is that Jack and I will be making the Worlds Open an annual regatta on our schedule and I hope that other Laser sailors will too.” Photos by Tom Shevlin

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WHERE IS IT? Old Glory will surely be seen all over town this Fourth of July weekend, but do you know where this one will be waving? Here’s a hint: It will become a focal point of activity in the city this week. As a second hint, finding a two-word anagram in this phrase might tip you off: NOTE NINE NAYS. So where is it? Find out on page 7.

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Five Festive Ways to Celebrate the Fourth

�� By Meg O’Neill With so many events going on around town this holiday weekend, a top five list may help make your decision a little bit easier on what to do and where to go to celebrate your Newport Fourth.

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What would an Independence Day celebration be without fireworks? On Saturday, July 3 at around 9 p.m., Jamestown is going to bust open the night sky with a dazzling display of pyrotechnic delight. There’s really only one way to appreciate this quintessential small town event, and that’s from a blanket on the beach at Mackerel Cove. Get there early and park along Hamilton Avenue for an easy in and out. If one night of booming fireworks isn’t enough, a second round follows Sunday, July 4 above Newport Harbor. Expect the show to go off at around 9:15 p.m. Prime viewing spots can be had at King Park Beach; Long Wharf/Perrotti Park; Battery Park; Rose Island; The Officer’s Club at Naval Station Newport; and Fort Wetherill and the Dumplings in Jamestown.

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Bring out your most festive reds, whites, and blues to Washington Square! On Sunday, July 4, celebrate “A Traditional Patriotic Newport Fourth of July!” from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. with several activities. At 9 a.m., The Artillery Company of Newport marches to the grave of William Ellery, Rhode Island’s signer of the Declaration of Independence. Also at 9 a.m., is a self-guided walking tour along the 1810 4th of July Parade Route which began and ended in Washington Square. At 10 a.m., bring out your blankets and lawn chairs to listen to the Newport Community Band play patriotic songs. At 10:30 a.m., a “People’s Parade” from Long Wharf to Washington Square. After that at 11 a.m., a Reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Sons of the Revolution. Noon is a cannon salute by the Artillery Company of Newport. And closing out the day at 12:30-2 p.m. is a community picnic, pie-eating contest, dancing, and open houses in the square!

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Tennis, anyone? The 4th Annual Family Weekend & Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Qualifying Tournament kicks off an exciting week full of competition and activities, July 3-4 starting at 11 a.m.

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This is sure to be a great event. On Saturday, July 3, The First Annual Indie Art by the Sea will be held at Fort Adams State Park from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. The festival will feature a full day line-up of great bands as well as up to 120 vendors, including artists, clothing designers, specialty food and, much more. Shoppers can expect a great day at the fort surrounded by products of quality, fashion, and a “dash of sass”.

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What a way to end your long weekend! A mouth-watering Traditional Old Fashioned Clambake prepared by McGrath Clambakes at Fort Adams celebrates the weekend from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, July 5. The menu includes Rhode Island “clear broth” Quahog Chowder, clams, mussels, lobster, salad, brown bread, corn on the cob, potato, chourico, BBQ chicken and watermelon. A cash bar is available for ice cold adult beverages. A children’s menu is available for kids 12 and under. Cost is $70 per person with lobster; $60 without lobster; and children are $30. Unfortunately, no tickets will be sold at the door so advance registration is required. So call ahead at 841-0707 to guarantee a spot.

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the booth lets buyers know what was caught for that day and a list of prices. On the day that I checked out the market, new shell lobsters were available with one claw for $5 and two claw lobsters weighing in at one and quarter to one and a half pounds for $6. Hard shell lobsters were $8 and offshore rock crabs were $1 each. All prices are non-negotiable market prices and it really doesn’t get any fresher than right from the boat to your car. The fishermen down at pier 9 love what they do, which is providing the general public with only the freshest caught seafood. Hurry up,Independence Day, we want lobster at our cookout!

NEWPORT – Candidates hoping to appear on the November ballot for local, state, and federal offices began submitting their names to the Secretary of State’s Office this week. In Newport, candidates for City Council, School Committee, General Assembly, and State Senate were all required to have the proper paperwork on file by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As of Tuesday, 10 candidates had filed paperwork to run for City Council, including incumbents Jeanne Marie Napolitano, Stephen C. Waluk, Justin S. McLaughlin, Charles Y. Duncan, and Kathryn E. Leonard. Challengers as of press time include Herb Armstrong,

Susan T. Perkins, David Quiroa, Henry F. Winthrop, and Rudd C. Hall. Current council member Stephen R. Coyne was also expected to file paperwork before the Wednesday deadline. Also noteworthy: In the General Assembly, Rep. J. Russell Jackson looks like he’ll face at least one challenger in independent Gregory W. Larson. Once they file, candidates must then collect the signatures of enough eligible voters to officially put them on the ballot. For a complete list of who’s running and who’s not, visit www.NewportNow.com and click on the tag word “Politics.”

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“Boat” Design Class for “Tweens” The Children’s Department at the Newport Public Library will hold a Tween Event at the library on Friday, July 9 at 3 p.m. Kids ages 9-12 are invited to learn about the principles of ﬂotation and small boat design. The participants will learn about buoyancy and then have the opportunity to design a boat out of a variety of materials. The boats will be tested outside the library in Aquidneck Park. Prizes will be given for the most creative, fastest, most buoyant and other categories. No registration is required for this free program. It will be held in the John Clarke Children’s Program Room. For more information, contact the Children’s Department at 847-8720 x 204 or visit www.

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Call for Comics Think you have something funny to say? A Rhode Island Comic Throwdown is set for Thursday night comedy contests in Newport. The ﬁrst round of competition starts at Gas Lamp Grille on July 8, 8:30 p.m. There are three eligible categories: Professional, Amateur, andNovice. Comedians can only enter one category. To enter the contest, interested comedians must email bio/resume to Tom C. Erb at RIComicThrowdown@gmail. com for an application. Applications should be submitted ASAP so as to set the schedule. An entrance fee of $10 is to be paid at the ﬁrst scheduled appearance.

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Forty 1 North Grand Opening Party Come celebrate in style on Saturday, July 3, from 7-10 p.m. The evening will feature cocktails, raw bar selections, hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. Guests will be invited to celebrate the season under the stars and explore the property’s state-of-the-art Marina, chic lounges and beautifully appointed accommodations and more. $100 per person, 351 Thames St., 846-8018 for tickets.

Grant Money Awarded to Local Child & Family Services Child & Family has been awarded a $60,000 Grant from the Workforce Partnership of Greater Rhode Island to support a Homemaker Certification Program, which will operate between June 2010-June 2011. The program will train and certify homemakers for employment in the growing homecare field through contextualized training it will meet the need for qualified workers in local homecare businesses as well as the need for unemployed participants to re-enter the workforce. As part of this grant, the Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center will provide contextualized learning in which all classroom learning is linked to future work in the homecare field.

New Ofﬁcers Elected to the Edward King House At the June Board Members’ meeting, the board of the Edward King House Senior Center elected a new President of the Board, Ann Gardella. George Menas was elected as Vice-President. Margot Rous and Mark Woods were elected as Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Joining the Board is: Mansﬁeld (Pro) Lyon, Charles Duncan (City Council Liaison), Kathleen Managhan, Rita Slom, Allan Booth, Lee Arnold, Teresa Trifero, Roberta Emerson, Collette Bernard, and Anne Murphy. Leaving the Board after years of dedicated service is Dottie Hopkins. Her presence on the Board will be missed. Congratulations to the newly elected Board Members.

Four Corners Storyteller The Four Corners Arts Center is pleased to present renowned storyteller Len Cabral on Tuesday, July 6 at 2 p.m. at the Meeting House 3850 Main Road Tiverton, RI. If it is a beautiful day, please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on! This event is free and open to the public.

A Newport Treasure From 6-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 1, Honorary chairs. Lesley and Joe Pratt, and the Board of Trustees of the Newport Public Library will welcome guests at the Library’s annual fundraising event “A Newport Treasure” Event Coordinator Leslie Reed said “we are fortunate that Lesley and Joe have dedicated themselves to the Library and are pleased to honor them for this commitment.” The event will feature delectable hors d’oeuvres by Pranzi Catering, serve wine and beer, have music by David Manual and both a silent and live auction. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on a wide range of “treasures” from Celtic tickets and romantic boat rides to a Paella dinner for eight or a Carousel Party at the rotunda. One is encouraged to call 8478720 ext. 100 to make advanced reservation at $75 per person.

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Rhode Island’s Game Changer It’s impossible to say it enough: It’s time to Bring Back the Cup. This week, as we celebrate the return of the America’s Cup trophy to the city which it called home for some 53 years, it will be hard not to call upon memories of past races. Longtime sailing enthusiasts will revel in the thought of bringing the world’s most prized sailing trophy back to the City-by-the-Sea – to once again watch, as the sport’s most advanced technologies are put to the test in a multi-million-dollar competition only a few are lucky enough to be a part of. For those who may not share the same enthusiasm: Do not be jaded. The America’s Cup not only represents a yacht race, it represents a lifeline to our stagnant economy; it would mean work for our marine trades industry; needed tax revenue for the state; and thrust Newport into the international spotlight in a very big way. How big? A study conducted after the 2007 America’s Cup in Valencia, Spain, found that the America’s Cup created an estimated 73,000 jobs, and generated more than $3 billion in economic activity to the region. That kind of impact is third only to the Olympics and World Cup in international sport. Hosting the America’s Cup again would be nothing less than a game-changer. That’s something Rhode Island needs right now. And, if you talk with certain sailing fans, they’ll tell you that after years of being bogged down by uncertainty and legal challenging, the Cup would do well to seek out the familiar confines of Newport and sail the next defense on its dependable breeze.

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Where’s the Pride? As Newporters, sometimes it seems as though it’s in our blood to celebrate. Now, as we move into July, concerts, festivals, fund-raisers and galas have surely begun to creep into our schedules. But as we leave June behind us, for some Newporters, it was once again a month without celebration. June was National Gay Pride Month, and across the country cities and towns marked the occasion with festivals you might expect to see in downtown Newport. However, despite being home to a large population of gay and lesbian residents, the month passed without any public recongition. There were no fund-raisers, no concerts, and no parades. To be fair, Providence did host its annual Pride Day, but Newport – Rhode Island’s tourist mecca – seemed detached. Perhaps its because, in June, we find ourselves too caught up in the start of the summer or the end of school, to add another event to our calendars. Whatever the case, we can’t help but wonder: Where’s the pride?

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“A World Apart on Independence Day:” Summer Student Series Editor’s Note: Last week was Anton Artemov’s first article about his impressions of the U.S. and Newport since arriving from Chelyabinsk, Russia. As we approach one of our most patriotic holidays, he shares with us how his homeland celebrates national holidays. By Anton Artemov On the eve of one of the most important holidays for the American nation, every citizen seems to know the meaning of Independence Day in the freest country in the world. In my country, “old” Soviet holidays have been replaced by others, or modified, under new standards. For example, the cornerstone celebration for residents of the Soviet Union is the “Day of the Great October Socialist Revolution” (from November 7-8, 1917 there was a revolution in the Russian Empire, which gave birth to the Soviet Union). After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1992, it simply ceased to be celebrated and became an ordinary working day on the calendar. Later in 1995, it was converted to the “Day of Heroes” and then re-named, again in 1996. A modern Russian holiday, which may be partially similar to the U.S. Independence Day, is the “Day of Russia” on June 12, which has been officially celebrated since 2002. On

this day, in the streets of Russian cities, large and small ribbons, with the colors of the Russian national flag (three equal stripes of white, blue and red), are distributed. Famous people: actors, TV presenters, and musicians provide free concerts. And the celebration ends with fireworks in the city’s center. An unchanged holiday is on May 9, “Victory Day in theGreat Patriotic War” (the second World War). Traditionally, in every city of the Russian Federation (formerly, as in the USSR) there are military parades. Because Chelyabinsk, my hometown, played an important role in the creation of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II, there is a very large parade. Chelyabinsk was the center of military industry, for manufacturing military equipment and ammunition. Soldiers conscripted into the ranks of the Russian army, cadets, military academies and staff officers all take part in the parade. Modern land vehicles and military equipment from the Great Patriotic War are also part of the parade. To the Russian people, “Victory Day” is a very important holiday, and they prepare for its implementation many months in advance. They trim and repair old equipment, and train to march in the parade. The culmination brings together large masses of people!

It is worth noting, that in 2010 we celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of “Victory” and the parade in Moscow was attended by chief executives of member nations of the coalition, as well as representatives of the military forces of many countries (including the U.S.). Citizens, young and old alike, congratulate veterans, who formed the “victory” and remember those killed in the ﬁelds of military action. On television that day, movies are shown about the Great Patriotic War. Unfortunately, as the Russian consciousness begins to fade, so will the national holidays especially from the memory of younger and future generations. In America, I see a completely opposite picture. From young to old, all honor and do not forget the importance of independence. This only causes me to have the greatest respect for America. Independence Day is considered the birthday of the United States as a free and independent country. In essence - it is not just the birthday of a new country – it is the birth of a new nation that is still important in the history of all countries. Today, the United States represents a multinational state, where all residents within the state, ethnic groups and the Americans celebrate July 4, 1776. I am honored to be a witness to this great holiday and national unity.

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By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT -- Despite emotional pleas by school officials, City Council members on Wednesday voted to reduce the school department budget by 2.5 percent, and to apply the difference towards paying down outstanding post employment benefit liabilities. The 4-2 vote, with Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin and Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano opposed, came after several School Committee members voiced their objections to the plan, which they said was introduced at the last minute and without any formal discussion with the committee. School Committee Chair Jo Eva Gaines was the first to speak. "My concern is the fairness of pulling this off without any conversation at all with the school committee," she said. Had her body known prior to the Wednesday night vote, "there were things that we might have done differently," she said. Now, according to Schools Superintendent Dr. John H. Ambrogi, "all options are on the table." That, he said

after the vote, will likely include immediate staffing cuts. The proposal, which was offered up as part of the final reading of the city's proposed FY2011 budget, was introduced by Councilor Stephen R. Coyne, who said that he felt the school department should be held to the same standard as every other department in the city which had to trim their budgets this year. And with a projected $979,626 surplus, Coyne said that he felt the cut was appropriate. Specifically, the proposal calls for 2.5 percent, or $578,568 be cut from school department's operating budget, and be applied to the OPEB trust fund. "The last six budgets I've voted on, I've made every effort to support public education. Last year, Councilor McLaughlin made a motion to reduce the maintenance of effort by over $1 million." But McLaughlin stood opposed to the cut, noting that he made his motion at the time on the basis of declining enrollment. He also commended the department for cutting its OPEB liability from $69.1 million to $47 mil-

SCHOOL BUDGET CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 ing of the Carey School last year) * $50,854 reduction in the department’s East Bay Transportation contract * $25,000 in savings from reduced property liability rates * $144,738 in savings through the elimination of two utility custodian positions * $120,000 in reduced staffing costs through the elimination of four school para-educator positions * $57,100 transfer to the food services account * $50,000 transfer to capital improvement project account The cuts came in response to a vote by the council the previous Wednesday which reduced the school department budget by 2.5 percent, with the difference put towards paying down outstanding post employment benefit liabilities. The 4-2 vote, with Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin and Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano opposed, came after several School Committee members voiced their objections to the plan, which they said was introduced at the last minute and without any formal discussion with the committee. “We obviously needed to take some steps to reduce the budget,” said Superintendent Dr. John H. Ambrogi in introducing the cuts. “Even so, this won’t come close to what’s needed for 2012.” “I dread sitting here this time next year,” added School Committee Chair Jo Eva Gaines. “It’s going to be painful.” While the prospect of tapping into the school department’s reserves was unsettling for some on the committee, others, like first-term member Rebecca Bolan took a different tack. Expressing what she described as a philosophical difference with the administration, she said frankly, “I don’t believe the School Committee should wind up each year with a fund balance.” Dr. Ambrogi was quick to disagree, describing instead the department’s recent surpluses as good fiscal man-

agement. Going back five years, he said, the School Committee had been running continual deficits. Working within one’s anticipated budget and finding savings, he said, is simply good business. “We build a budget based on anticipated needs,” said Chairwoman Gaines. “During the year, sometimes those needs don’t materialize.” As a result, she said “We’ve been able to carve out savings based on that existing budget.” Still, the perception of running consecutive year surpluses was not lost on the committee. “There’s a perception that we’re asking for money that we’re not using,” said Hugo DeAscentis, who added that he would much rather wind up with a fund balance than a deficit. In the end, the budget passed by a narrow 4-3 margin, with DeAscentis, Bolan, and Robert Leary voting in the minority. City Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin, who attended Monday’s meeting, voted against cutting the department’s FY2011 allocation. The following day, he reflected, “I don’t think it’s obvious that the School Committee has a very good handle on their budget.” Looking forward, School Committee member Patrick Kelley suggested that the committee take a zero-base approach to developing next year’s budget – something Dr. Ambrogi said he supported due to the likelihood of his department pursuing a Carullo action before the next fiscal year is out.

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lion. "Based on the information that I see before me, I don't think this is the time to be doing what is being proposed here," he said. "That being said, I think we need to rethink how big the new school will be. There are a lot of things the schools can do to save money." "My concern is the fairness of pulling this off without any consideration at all with the School Committee," said Gaines. Had the committee been told of the council's desire to trim their allocation, she said, "there are things that we might have done differently." And while Gaines acknowledged that the schools may have a record of running a surplus, she also said that "we have always used those monies to plug holes in our budget for programs." Fellow School Committee Member Dr. Charlie Shoemaker was pointed in his remarks, calling the last-minute cut part of "election year politics." But according to School Committee Member Patrick Kelly, the school department has aggressively sought to reduce costs over the last five years, including cutting 105 staff positions and negotiated significant healthcare and retirement concessions from the city's teachers' union.

Council holds line on taxes By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – City councilors on Wednesday voted to hold the line on property taxes after removing a more than $400,000 line item reserved for fire fighter overtime from the city’s now adopted FY2011 budget. Saying that it was time the city fundamentally changed the way the city’s fire delartment is structured, Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin made the motion to reduce the line item by $432,113, eliminating it from the city’s overall operating budget. The measure was strongly supported by Councilor Stephen C. Waluk. “Enough is enough,” he said. Pointing to the department’s $10 milllion budget, Waluk added, “The reality is there’s a lot of money on this budget, and they need to make due.” But Mayor Jeanne Marie Napolitano cautioned that it was likely that pending any agreement reached with the union, sometime in the near future, the council would be asked to authorize a supplement to pay for overtime costs, which currently run roughly $100,000 per month. Her sentiments, however were in the minority; as the mayor cast the lone dissenting vote in a 5-1 decision. The overtime funding represented roughly two-thirds of the administration’s proposed 1 percent tax increase. The savings will all but eliminate that figure.

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By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – A 27-month long process aimed at making the Historic District Commission process more user-friendly came to an abrupt halt on Wednesday after councilors were unable to reach an agreement over the wording of a provision regulating the treatment of historic walls, fences, and gate posts along Bellevue Avenue. It was a stunning blow to proponents of the comprehensive ordinance change – one that even the day after was still being sorted through. Several council members reached on Thursday couldn’t be sure what the next step for the proposed ordinance would be. Failing to pass on a split 3-3 vote (Councilor Mary C. Connolly was not in attendance due to health concerns), the need to rework the Historic District Zoning Ordinance has been a focal point for preservationists and historic homeowners for years. Finally, in 2008, after years of frustration over process and procedure, city councilors created the ad-hoc Historic District Zoning Ordinance Review Task Force. For more than 18 months, the group met to craft language that would balance the city’s need to preserve its historic fabric while at the same time making the HDC review process less restrictive and time-consuming for homeowners. With a draft in hand, the task force brought the proposed new ordinance to the city’s Planning Board for their approval, which was ultimately given. From there, it was handed to the City Council for final review. For the most part, council members found no fault with the new ordinance. Along the way, however, an amendment was proposed that would single out the Bellevue Avenue corridor as of particular value to Newport’s historic character, enabling the HDC to govern the repair or replacement of walls, fences, gates, and gateposts. One of the biggest proponents of this extra level of oversight has been the Preservation Society of Newport

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How to handle historic structures like this fence outside of Marble House has become a sticking point in the city’s attempt to streamline the HDC process. County, whose famed mansions draw thousands of visitors each year and collectively represent one of the city’s biggest draws. They claimed that Bellevue Avenue is too important to endanger by excluding walls, fences and the like from the HDC’s charge. However, adding that extra level of regulation made some on the council uneasy. Third Ward Councilor Kate Leonard, whose ward includes Bellevue Avenue, the Ochre Point neighborhood, and Historic Hill, voiced her concern over the plan which would require homeowners to go through a process that she said could be much too costly and overly burdensome for many individuals and groups with property along the street. Councilor Stephen R. Coyne also expressed reticence over what he called “spot zoning.” He advocated for the removal of the walls provision, while asking that the administration be charged with crafting language that would be amenable to both sides at a future date. And while debate swirled last night around the language related to protecting Bellevue Avenue’s historic character through the preservation of historic walls and fences, members of the task force charged with reworking the HDC process feared that the broader intent of the ordinance change had

been lost. Saying that he felt the entire ordinance was “being held hostage by a group that’s pushing Bellevue Avenue,” Councilor Charles Y. Duncan also voted against the inclusion of the walls provision, siding instead with Coyne’s suggestion. “I want to pass this ordinance in the worst way, but I will not pass this being held hostage,” he said. Early on in the discussion, Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin had proposed an amendment to the ordinance that sought to carve out some middle ground, stipulating that new construction and repairs to walls, gates, gateposts, and fences only be “compatible with the surrounding historic area in terms of size, scale, massing, set back, materials, and detail.” But the language was too vague for three of his fellow councilors, and the change ultimately died. But there is hope yet for the broader ordinance. On Monday, Councilor Duncan indicated that he intended to bring the ordinance back before the council at their next meeting on July 18 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. At that point, he said, he would make a motion to adopt the ordinance with the walls provision excluded until such a time as a more agreeable solution could be fashioned that would encompass the city as a whole.

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�� The America’s Cup, first contested in 1851, is currently held by the Golden Gate Yacht Club in San Francisco, the home club of BMW ORACLE Racing. Only two other American yacht clubs have held the trophy – New York Yacht Club and San Diego Yacht Club. SDYC lost the Cup to Team New Zealand in 1995, the last time the America’s Cup was held in the United States. Before that, it belonged to the New York Yacht Club, and for 53 years – from 1930 until 1983 – the race was held in the waters off Newport. In 2003, the Swiss-based Team Alinghi won the Cup from New Zealand. Earlier this year, on February 14, off Valencia, Spain, BMW ORACLE Racing soundly defeated Alinghi 2-0, reclaiming the Auld Mug for the U.S., and setting off a race by several potential cities to serve as the host of the next contest sometime in 2013 or 2014. Newport is among those cities that have been mentioned as possible sites for the 34th America’s Cup. We think it’s time for the Cup to return.

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If someone came down from the moon to establish an America’s Cup venue on earth, likely he would consider Newport Rhode Island the perfect place: We have the magnificent Atlantic Ocean with reliable middle range sea-breezes most days of summer. That with only modest and highly predictable current makes Rhode Island Sound a perfect place for match racing. The tow from Newport Harbor is conveniently short. Our anchorage is protected and also picturesque and practical. During the 53 years of America’s Cup racing, facilities evolved for great America’s Cup boat support, but now some very possible new provisions would be necessary to fit 2014 requirements – all certainly possible. The more generic appeal of Newport has always been a combination of glamour, fascination and pride. America’s Cup in a big city can be trivial to some; America’s Cup in Little Rhody is a great big deal. The focus of our full citizenry engenders the same superb sport fascination and support as that the Red Sox engenders for the great sports fans of Boston. Also, just think, where are there in a yacht venue the “Cottages” (mansions) of former New Yorkers, many of whom built VIGILANT, DEFENDER, COLUMBIA, RELIANCE, RESOLUTE, ENTERPRISE, RAINBOW and RANGER for defense of the America’s Cup. For it was the Morgans, Forbes, Vanderbilts, Iselins, Princes Duncans etc. who built the grandeur of sports oldest and most distinguished international sporting trophy, the America’s Cup. I share with so many Rhode Islanders the fascination, awe, respect and focus upon America’s Cup competitions. For me it started when as a very small boy I ran after my parents and older brother Nat to greet the arrival from England of ENDEAVOR II to be fitted out at the former Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in Bristol in 1937. Next, I had the great luck while a Naval Officer in 1958 to be bowman of COLUMBIA in the first 12 meter defense of the Cup in Newport. Those experiences lead me to subsequent roles as a crew boss and then navigator of many defenses – 12 individual America’s Cup races in Rhode Island, almost all of them a great joy. The friendships and memories linger as pleasure and satisfaction for a lifetime. Rhode Island is the only state with two Sport Halls of Fame, The Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport and the America’s Cup Hall of Fame centered in Bristol at the Herreshoff Marine Museum. Our state has built more America’s Cup Defenders than any other and our state has been the site for eleven America’s Cup Defenses. Thus, while the America’s Cup Hall of Fame is an International organization, logical and appropriate is its Rhode Island headquarters and exhibits. The next America’s Cup Hall of Fame induction for six new members will be held September 18 at the New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court here in Newport. When 27 years ago, the hand writing was on the wall that we might lose the America’s Cup, quite a few of my foreign friends approached me to say most sincerely that they hoped we would win and retain the Cup at Newport. I asked “Why?” The answer was that they loved Newport and wanted to be back future summers. So, they from abroad, boys and girls, share our affection for this special place on the sea with all its quirks, glamour, interests and fun! So, the return of the America’s Cup trophy to our state here at the beginning of July is ever so appropriate and I dare say greatly appreciated by many thousands of Cup aficionados here. And who knows just when, but I feel confident we shall again thrill from further fulfillment of the great tradition of state-of the-art sailing yachts match racing off our Rhode Island shores.

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Wurman has taken on. This can-do girl, comes from a family of high performers and she would not be expected to do anything without doing it well. Her mother is a best selling novelist, and her father an architect and entrepreneur. Here in Newport, Ms. Wurman remodeled a gas station into an art gallery, running it for three years. One day she ventured over the Newport Bridge to call on one of her artists, who was late to the appointment. As she was driving around Carolina, RI, waiting for him to show up, she saw a “for sale” sign on a tranquil 30-acre piece of real estate. The agent had listed it 10 minutes before. She bought it on the spot, restored the old Colonial house on the property and built an exquisite new horse barn with seven stalls and top notch facilities for boarding horses. Having grown up riding horses in LA, all of this came naturally to her, and she does it well. She has trainers, lecturers, equine related exercise programs, emotional ﬁtness programs for horses and their owners and special events and gatherings at this Carolina Equestrian facility. Horses are non-predatory, so maybe Ms. Wurman is on to something by listening to these gentle animals and allowing them to change people’s lives. Although Ms. Wurman is a busy girl in her horse world, she now lends her expertise (or “horse sense” it seems) to a very special organization in Middletown that supports children and adults with disabilities. It’s called “Looking Upwards”, and she crosses the bridge now from the other direction now to work with this compassionate group of people in Middletown. “I can’t tell you how gracious and considerate all the volunteers are that I work with”, she says.“This nonproﬁt organization is a caring group of people who change lives.” Last week they held their 14th annual golf tournament fund-raiser raising $14, 000 towards their goal. Their mission: simply to support people with developmental disabilities at

any stage of life to live fulﬁlling lives, and according to Ms.Wurman, they are a special group of people that have made her own life more rewarding. For those who want to help or know of somebody who has a concern about their child’s development please call Nicole Smith at 847-0960 ext 56. Caring for ﬂowers, horses, or those in need... Isn’t it all pretty much the same thing when done with thought and perfection? Much respect from Newport This Week to all the working women who do things well. And in perfecting this column, profuse apologies go to Mr. Peter de Savary for describing his art collection at Vanderbilt Hall as being “on loan” in the June 16 edition of the Mainsheet. All of the paintings belong to him and were purchased from the American Illustration Gallery in New York City. We extend our best wishes for success in his endeavors.

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By Andrea E. McHugh In what has become one of the most anticipated events during the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, if not the summer, the Angela Moore Fashion Show and Champagne Breakfast returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame on the morning of July 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. An annual fundraiser for the Hall of Fame, the site of the first U.S. National Championships in 1881, the event has traditionally lured more than 220 tennis enthusiasts and local fashionistas alike. “It’s like fun fashion reunion,” says Moore, describing the vivacious vibe that surrounds the Horseshoe Piazza where the breakfast and show take place. “I think of the Tennis Hall of Fame as our little jewel of Newport.” Moore says clothing by Manuel Canovas, Julie Brown, and the debut of Jack Rogers inaugural apparel launch (the line is best known for their footwear) will be included as well as looks from new names like South African designer Kara Janx, who gained popularity after appearing on the second season of the hit television show, Project Runway. With linens by Lilly Pulitzer and breakfast by Blackstone Caterers, Moore calls this a “signature Newport” event. “We design it that way– fun, happy and colorful,” she says. “Over the years, we’ve developed a real affiliation with the Tennis Hall of Fame,” Moore told Newport This Week, adding, that the new location of her flagship shop on the Casino Block makes the execution of the annual fashion show simpler and solidifies the longstanding relationship between the Hall of Fame and the retailer. While Moore hosts the show, guests will also enjoy appearances by legendary tennis sportscaster and Tennis Hall of Famer Bud Collins, NBC 10 sports anchor Frank Carpano and much to the delight of attendees, a handful of ATP tournament stars. Local models include

Tennis commentator Bud Collins’, known for his own colorful wardrobe, complements the bold fashions worn by Sue Noe. (Photo by John Corbett) Kathryn Farrington and Gail Alofsin, who have been with the show since its inception, and who Moore calls her “style stars.” Newport resident Carol Williams, who has modeled in the show for at least seven years, says the event is one she looks forward to every year. “It is great fun, very upbeat and the fashions are always great,” she says. She describes it as an “energetic morning,” and though hundreds of eyes staring at you may sound intimidating, Williams says her fears are eased when she looks out and sees so many friends in the crowd. Through the years, Williams’ husband and children have even participated in the show. “It’s become a family affair,” she laughs. Included in the $80 ticket price, guests receive a $25 gift certiﬁcate

to the Angela Moore boutique which will be hosting the Newport Style Party where fashions will be informally modeled and 15 percent of the proceeds from Moore’s Tennis Tales collection will be donated to the Tennis Hall of Fame that day. Guests can also enjoy a full day of viewing courtside tennis on the world’s oldest continuously used competition grass courts with their ticket.

TO GO WHEN: Thursday, July 8, 9 a.m. WHERE: International Tennis Hall of Fame MORE INFO: 849-6053 www.tennisfame.com

Calling All Future Tennis Pros! The 4th Annual Family Weekend & Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Qualifying Tournament kicks off an exciting week full of competition and activities. July 3-4 starting at 11 a.m., the Hall of Fame welcomes families to see world-class professional players in the qualifying round of the tournament as they compete for four coveted spots in the Main Draw. A highlight of the weekend will be special presentations by The Rossetti Brothers, who hold the Guinness World Record for the Longest Tennis Rally, daily at 11:15 a.m.

Other events for the kids include junior tennis clinics on the horseshoe court, Wii Tennis, scavenger hunts, face-painting, crafts, old fashion tennis photos, live demonstrations, and tours of the museum and grounds. Prices for the day are $5 for kids 16 and under, adults are $11, and seniors are $9.

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Do-ahead Recipes Make for Easy Fourth of July Entertaining By Portia Little In and around Newport, folks will be celebrating the Fourth with picnics, cookouts, and barbecues. That means lots of good, down-home food, with everyone pitching in to bring some of their special dishes. Whether you’re the host or the guest, a make-ahead dish is the easy way to enjoy the holiday. A spicy bean salsa requires minimal preparation, chopping only the onions, and it sits in the fridge until serving time, as do no-bake peanut butter squares that “bake” in a pan on the stove. And for a festive dessert, this delish red-white-and-blue bread pudding is made from fresh summer fruits; strawberries, raspberries, and big blues. You can double this recipe and bake it in a bigger pan to serve to a larger group.

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Espresso cake, above, can easily be embellished with festive trimmings. It also freezes well and is delicious plain, too.

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Fourth of July Bread Pudding 3 slices day-old Italian bread, cubed (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup (generous) mixture of fresh blueberries, raspberries, and sliced strawberries 2 large eggs 1/2 cup half & half or heavy cream 3 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter, melted Dash cinnamon Cinnamon/sugar Place bread cubes in bottom of buttered or cooking-sprayed 1-1/2pint (3-cup) baking dish. Add fresh fruit, tossing with bread to combine. In bowl, whisk together eggs,

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Thursday, July 1 The Barking Crab -Nate Mott & Jamie Poyant, 7-10 p.m. Newport Blues Café - Toubab Krewe, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Friday, July 2 The Chanler - Live Jazz with Dick Lupino and Friends, 6-10 p.m. Clarke Cooke House The Foreverly Brothers Dockside - Those Guys, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Jimmy’s - Sidewinder, 6-8 p.m. LaForge - Dave Manuel, piano Newport Blues Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. O’Brien’s Pub - O’Doyle Rules, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. One Pelham East - Bear Fight, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Rhino Bar & Grille - The Rock, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Rhumbline - Lois Vaughan, jazz piano, 6:30-10 p.m. Sambar - “Friday Nights with Andre”

Saturday, July 3 The Barking Crab - Lucky Soles, 8-11 p.m. Clarke Cooke House The Foreverly Brothers Dockside - Never in Vegas, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. LaForge - Dave Manuel, piano Newport Blues - Sugar, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. O’Brien’s Pub - DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m. One Pelham East - Bear Fight, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Rhino Bar & Grille – Dirty Deeds, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Rhumbline - Lois Vaughan, jazz piano, 6:30-10 p.m.

Sunday, July 4 The Barking Crab - The Wippets, 1-4 p.m. Clarke Cooke House Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m. DeWolf Tavern - Rick Costa Trio, 2-5 p.m. Dockside - The Ravers, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Fastnet - Live traditional Irish music, 6-10 p.m.

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The Comedians of Chelsea Lately, Sarah Colonna, John Caparulo and Loni Love, will be here soon!

By Meg O’Neil The laughs are about to start at the Newport Summer Comedy Series with the Comedians of Chelsea Lately. Known for sharing their views on the absurdity and crazy antics of popular culture on E!’s popular late night talk show, Chelsea Lately, this motley crew of comics is heading to the Newport Yachting Center on July 9 at 7:30 p.m. For those of you who have never seen the TV show, Chelsea Lately opens with a short monologue by comedian and host Chelsea Handler. After that, there is a panel of three comedians who discuss the goings on in pop culture on what Handler refers to as the “round table”. Three round table regulars will be stepping out from behind the TV desk on set and onto the Yachting Center stage to deliver their hilarious stand-up acts. John Caparulo, Loni Love, and Sarah Colonna will take their turn in the spotlight and dish out a night guaranteed to be full of laughs. These three talented comedians have appeared all over TV. John Caparulo has been on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, had his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents and is also a part of Blue Collar Comedy: The Next Generation. In a phone interview last week, John talked about working at Chelsea Lately. He said, “It really is the best job ever. It really is the best experience I’ve had in show business. It’s not really work. It’s like going to your buddy’s house and getting a check for it. It’s fun, especially as a comedian; it’s not only fun being on TV and all that stuff and having girls know who I am, but it’s a challenge because you get these topics that the writers decide on and it’s like ‘let’s see what I can come up with for these.’ It’s a ball, I’d do it every day if I could.” John went on to say what the audience is in store for, “You can expect funny. And if you don’t get it, you can deﬁnitely expect drunk. You can expect a fun time like you would when you

watch the show. These comedians are on TV for a reason; because they are very funny and it’s really cool to see them live and get to meet them after the show. And Chuy will be there too. If nothing else, it’s just cool to hug Chuy.” Chuy Bravo is Chelsea Handler’s personal assistant and favorite “nugget” who will make a special appearance at the Yachting Center. Sarah Colonna, a semifinalist on “Last Comic Standing” is known for her biting sarcasm and delivery. She has appeared on many shows, including Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, SyFy’s Scare Tactics, and is currently on the writing staff at Chelsea Lately. When asked what the crowd in Newport can expect from the three comedians on July 9, Sarah said, “A lot of ridiculousness and a lot of fun. It’s a good group. Both Loni and John are really really great comics. Don’t expect much from Chuy, as usual. (Laughs) Seriously though, he comes out and talks to the audience and I think I laugh harder when he’s talking to the audience than I do most of the night.” Loni Love has had numerous accolades and TV and movie appearances. Perhaps, the highest being named one of the “Top 10 Comics to Watch” by both Variety and Comedy Central and was named the “Hot Comic for 2009” by Campus Activity magazine. Loni’s career is on fire right now. She’s the hose of E!’s Wildest TV Show Moments and Loni recently taped her first one hour special for Comedy Central, America’s Sister, that premiered in May. Loni’s first love is performing for live audiences. She puts it quite simply, “I love to make people laugh!” Expect to see a full interview from her, John, and Sarah on our website www.newport-now.com. If you’re a fan of Chelsea Lately, then don’t miss seeing them live in Newport. Come downtown to the Newport Yachting Center and enjoy a night full of laughs and simply put, some really great comedy.

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Here’s the single most important thing anyone can tell you about Newport’s historic Trinity Church: Although you certainly have visited big, white New England churches and meetinghouses before, and even if you say, “So what... you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all,” go visit Trinity anyway. Not only would many people consider it the masterwork of Newport’s carpenter-builder Richard Munday (c.1685-1739), most historians would consider it a prime example of early 18th-century Georgian architecture. Most preservationists today would rate it one of the most sensitive and exquisite restorations in the entire nation to be done on a building of this size and age during the 20th century. There is more than one entrance on the west end of Trinity, and on nice days, the opposing sets of doors on the south and north sides of the tower are latched wide open. If one side is locked, try the other. You enter into a square room which is the lowest stage of the 150-foot tower above your head, and there is a guest book to sign. The bell you see there, by the way, is Trinity’s first bell, a gift from England’s Queen Anne in 1709. The congregation is actually older than this building; it gathered in 1698. The site is listed as a National Historic Landmark. The tour experience at Trinity Church is the best of both worlds – it is self-guided and docent led at the same time.Visitors may walk around on their own and read a brochure which gives excellent background information on the congregation as well as details about the site, or they may walk through the church along with the guide and chat to their curiosity’s content. Working in rotation, there are about 40 volunteers who, without fail, seem to thoroughly enjoy their duties as greeters and tour guides. You may visit for just five minutes or linger for twenty-five minutes. You may sit as long as you like in any one of the original box pews, and you may take a closer look at every single one of the dozens of kneelers done by the Trinity Needlework Guild. You may take photographs, and you may ask a million questions; even a million and one. The guides, who are also parishioners of the Episcopal congregation, are sometimes standing on the steps outdoors to invite passersby inside, but you are more likely to find them sitting in the first pew on the left after you enter. They will give you a free pamphlet, which is the self-guided tour, and there are usually more copies of it stacked on a small table to the left of the

Claim to Fame: Trinity Church (1725) is one of the oldest churches in America, and has an organ which was given to the congregation by the scholar-philosopher George Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne (Ireland). He lived in Newport from 1729 to 1731. The instrument’s center case is original. aisle. The tour guides are glad to give every visitor an introductory talk, lasting about 10 or 15 minutes. If you happen to walk down the aisle while a tour seems to be in progress, do not be shy. Just join the group already assembled and listen in – it’s perfectly ﬁne. Trinity has one center aisle and two side aisles, so walk up and down each of the three. The only way you can fully appreciate the superb craftsmanship that went into making the center-aligned, freestanding, triple-tiered, wineglass pulpit (the last remaining one of its kind) is by walking all the way around it. Be sure to ask the tour guide to show you where the church was enlarged in 1762 and ask about the comprehensive restoration and stabilization projects, completed in 1987. There are some secrets inside the walls that show how the work was done, but you have to know where to look. Do not pass up the opportunity to take a long, artful look at the two magniﬁcent stained glass windows on the north wall which were created by the famed Tiffany Studio. VIPs must see box pew No. 81. The famous names on the tiny, engraved plates inside are why it’s a special pew.

Visitors should notice that a small, tactful sign placed on a wooden donation box near the back of the center aisle suggests a contribution. If you feel squeamish about giving money to a religious organization (yes, some folks get that way), try to justify it by telling yourself that even though the building is not a museum, your charitable act goes for the conservation of the structure as a one of America’s most important architectural artifacts. To buy more white paint, perhaps. Or maybe for a can of brass polish to keep the chandeliers (which were made in Exeter, England in 1728) gleaming brightly. Along the back wall, there is a tiny, lighted cupboard with books about Trinity and postcards of the church on sale. Trinity Church is one of those places that will stick in your memory long after your visit. In years to come, in other historic towns throughout New England, you will notice the high, white spires poking above the treetops, and your inquisitiveness may lead you to peek inside these old meetinghouses. It’s likely that having visited Trinity Church, you will ﬁnd yourself thinking time and time again, “It’s nice, but not as nice as the church I saw in Newport.” Not To Miss: The grimacing winged-skulls and round cherub faces carved into the oldest headstones in the adjacent burial ground. (Photos by Tom Shevlin)

When You Go

Details on the website - www.trinitynewport.org. Summer hours until the end of August: Open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm; Sundays, after 10 AM services have ended, for an unspeciﬁed time. Cost – by donation. Duration – plan to spend about 1⁄2 hour. Closed – holidays and for church events. Location – Spring and Mill Streets at Queen Anne Square. (401) 846-0660 Restrooms – across the driveway in the church ofﬁces. Parking – metered spaces on the streets and in lots near the site.

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Parade and ceremony in Washington Square highlight Newport’s Fourth of July celebration and city architecture

By Ross Sinclair Cann, AIA This coming weekend, a group called the Washington Square Roots Initiative is celebrating the Square’s rejuvenation as a civic and commercial center for the city. The name of the group, which was conceived by local architectural historian and author Cheryl Hackett, was selected to remind us that Washington Square is at the “root” of Newport’s history and that the growth of Newport came along the “routes” that radiate out from this central place. A walking parade on the morning of Sunday, July 4, has been arranged for Newporters and visitors alike to trace the path of a parade that was first held in 1810, exactly two hundred years ago. This parade will finish along the path of Long Wharf, following the route that General Rochambeau took to meet General George Washington at the Colony house in July 1780. It was from this same building that the Declaration of Independence was first read to the citizens of Rhode Island and on this coming July 4 at Noon, there will be a dramatic reading of this document that lies at the heart of our American democratic condition. Canons will be fired and a community party in Eisenhower Park will be held to celebrate the architectural and political heritage. After a long period of decline, Washington Square has largely been restored through the efforts of private individuals, foundations and the commitment of local political leaders. Two of three phases of construction are now complete, which have installed wide bluestone sidewalks, 19th century design street lamps, cobble-lined crosswalks to promote pedestrian traffic and a central fountain modeled on a horse trough that once sat at the foot of the square. At the same time, many of the buildings around the Square have gotten major renovations to bring them closer to their historic character. The Opera House Theatre in particular has been transformed from a plywood covered 1950s look-

ing structure it had become to the brick clad beauty that it was when originally built. Newport has been many things over its lifetime: a Gilded Age resort, a post-World War II Navy town, and today, an important destination for historic tourism. But at one time, Newport was a small colonial village that was made prosperous by its excellent harbor and access to shipping and trade. At the heart of this colonial community was Long Wharf, which represented the mercantile spine of the city, and Washington Square, which had been the community’s civic hub. Some of the most important Colonial-era buildings still exist around Washington Square. These include Richard Munday’s Colony House (1739), which served as the part-time home of the Rhode Island legislature until the beginning of the 20th century, and Peter Harrison’s Brick Market (1772), which was the place that traders and seamen brought their goods to be sold and traded. In 1781, nearly 5000 French soldiers, under General Jean-Batiste de Rochambeau, decamped from Newport to join the Continental Army to face the British. There is a 680-mile trail that traces the path of Washington and Rochambeau’s march from Newport to Yorktown,

The Colony House, above, located at the top of historic Washington Square was the site where the Declaration of Independence was ﬁrst read to the citizens of Newport in 1776. (Photo by Kirby Varacalli)

Virginia where the American and French forces fought and accepted the surrender of the British forces. This route was made a National Landmark Trail in 2009 and the “Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route” begins right in Washington Square and is marked by signs bearing the “W3R” symbol. Parades are wonderful traditions that remind us that the armies that gave this country its independence once marched on foot. It is hoped that many will join in this architectural parade and that, each year, the Fourth of July celebration of Newport’s unique history will grow in importance and size. There are very few truly authentic places in America that have lasted from the colonial era but Newport’s Washington Square is one such place and is, therefore, well worth honoring and celebrating this coming weekend! Ross Sinclair Cann, AIA, LEED AP, is an historian, educator and practicing architect living and working in Newport.

Begin a Tradition Come wave a ﬂag and join in the celebration. 9 a.m. - The Artillery Company will march to the grave of William Ellery, Rhode Island’s signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Sons of the Revolution will present a graveside tribute to Ellery. 10 a.m. - The Newport Community Band will perform a patriotic concert. 11 a.m. - Reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Sons of the Revolution. Noon - Cannon salute by the Artillery Company of Newport 12:30 p.m. - Square dancing and picnics 1 p.m. - Blueberry Pie Eating Contest

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

Thursday July 1

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 Pocketbook Party! Community Baptist Church, 40 Marcus Wheatland Blvd., is hosting monthly pocketbook party fundraiser, from 2-7 p.m. Sponsored by Pocketbooks with Pizzazz. “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 Murder in a Mansion! The Beechwood Theatre Company presents an interactive murder mystery experience, 90-minute, family-friendly event, 7 p.m., Belcourt Castle, 846-3772

Friday July 2

Boz Scaggs Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series, gates open at 5:30 p.m., main stage act begins at 7 p.m., Newport Yachting Center, www. newportwaterfrontevents.com 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 July 3

Aquidneck Island Grower’s Market 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Road, Middletown Indie Art by the Sea Festival Festival will feature a full day lineup of music as well as showcasing 120 vendors, including artists, clothing designers, specialty food and more. Fort Adams State Park, 782-7006, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Old House ABCs History Walking Tour Tour departs at 11:30am and lasts approximately 75 min. Reservations suggested, Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. Summer Jazz Dick Lupino, Mary Andrews, and Jordan Nunes, 1-4 p.m., Greenvale Vineyards, Portsmouth, 847-3777 Newport Historical Society Book Discussion 3 p.m. at the Colony House in Washington Square, a discussion with the authors of “Signing Their Lives Away: The Fame and Misfortune of the Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence”, Denise Kiernan and Joseph D’Agnese. Polo Match Gates open at 4 p.m. for tailgating match play begins at 5 p.m., Glen Farm, Portsmouth, 847-7090 The Bit Players 8 p.m., see Fri., June 25 for details.

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off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street and ends on High Street, between State and Bradford Street. 2010 Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Events at 11 a.m., doors open one hour before scheduled events. Tickets at www.tennisfame.com, 866-914-3263 McGrath’s Public Clambake All proceeds beneﬁt Fort Adams Trust. $70 per person with lobster; $60 without lobster; Children $30. Discount for Trust members. Advance registration is required. No tickets will be sold at the door. 6-9 p.m. Newport Gulls Newport’s collegiate wooden bat league team, 6:35 p.m., Cardines Field, 845-6832

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ham. Lecture begins at 5:30 p.m. $5 admission includes entrance to the 2010 exhibit “Doris Duke’s Extraordinary Vision: Saving 18th Century Newport.” Galleries open 5-7:30 p.m.

Civil War Living History Weekend Two days of Civil War living-history at Historic Fort Adams recreates the daily life of soldiers and civilians during the 1860s, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Newport Gulls Newport’s collegiate wooden bat league team, 6:35 p.m., Cardines Field, 845-6832

The Newport Kite Festival Brenton Point, all day. Festival activities include Kite demos, Rokkaku battles,a “Miniature Kite Making Clinic” and more. Admission is free

Summer Social at Ocean Cliff $25 per person at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m., Dance lesson from 7-8 p.m. with Sara Barker. Dance party from 8-11 p.m. with DJ Kim Filippo. 65 Ridge Rd., Newport, 849-5678

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July 9

4th of July in the Square Patriotic music, cannon salute, festivities begin at 10 a.m. in Washington Square

Mime & Storyteller Len Cabral, mime, 2 p.m., free event, Tiverton Four Corners

Secret Garden Tour One of Newport’s best summertime events, rain or shine, 847-0514, www.secretgardentours.org

Explore the Rocky Shore Go down a rocky beach to look at tidal pools and use ﬁeld guides to identify any organisms that are found. Program is held during low tide, and wear closed-toed shoes to walk on the rocky beach. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Middletown, 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday

Hello Broadway! CCRI Newport campus this summer, enjoy two different musical reviews Review I runs July 9 at 8 p.m., July 10 at 2 p.m. and features music from both! Tickets $15/$10.

4th of July Fireworks At dusk, around 9:15, Newport Harbor Newport Gulls Newport’s collegiate wooden bat league team, 6:35 p.m., Cardines Field, 845-6832 4th of July BBQ on Rose Island An unforgettable evening of great music, food, and ﬁreworks. Attendance limited to 150. Reservations required. Rain or shine. Member discount, 5:30-10:30 p.m., 847-4242 for reservations.

Monday July 5

Bristol 4th of July Parade Celebrating their 225th march, will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will step-

Tennis Championships See Monday, July 5 for details. Aquidneck Growers Market Fresh produce, baked goods, and more, 2-6 p.m., Memorial Blvd.

Thursday July 8

Tennis Championships See Monday, July 5 for details. Champagne Breakfast Fashion Show Newport’s favorite runway show features Angela Moore fashions, 9 a.m., International Tennis Hall of Fame, 849-6053 Rubber Duck Race 1000 rubber ducks race the waves to the ﬁnish line for the ultimate winner who recieves $1,000 cash prise - to participate sponsor a duck for $10 and you may be a lucky winner. 5- 8 p.m., Third Beach, Middletown Gallery Night at Rough Point: Blacksmithing for NRF Attend an illustrated lecture by blacksmith Newton ‘Tony’ Mill-

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The Newport Kite Festival See Sat., July 10 for details Energy Independence Day Join us under the wind turbine near Newport’s Easton’s Beach from 1-4 p.m.. A tour of the wind turbine, free admission. Lots of parking 2010 Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships Events at 11 a.m., doors open one hour before scheduled events. Tickets at www.tennisfame.com, 866-914-3263 BB King 8pm. Newport Yachting Center.A beneﬁt to the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. Tickets at www.tennisfame.com or www. newportwaterfrontevents.com

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

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Sunset Music Series Grammy Award winner, Boz Scaggs, returns to the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series for a night of rock and soulful blues. One of the most distinct voices in popular music, Boz is touring in support of his latest album, “Speak Low”. David Jacob Strain, slide guitarist and modern roots singer-songwriter, will open the show and John Fuzek will be the courtyard act. Get yourself down to the waterfront tent and enjoy a lively night of music from ﬁrst-rate musicians to kick off your Fourth of July weekend. WHEN: Friday, July 2, 8 p.m. WHERE: Newport Yachting Center MORE INFO: www.newportwaterfrontevents.com 846-1600 ext. 2 free for Save the Bay members and children under 3, 272-3540, ext. 133; www.savebay.org

A Look Ahead July 9-25 Newport Music Festival, 846-1133, www.newportmusic.org July 10 “Old School, New School, Our School,” annual IYRS Summer Gala, www.iyrs.org July 15-18 Black Ships Festival, www.newportevents.com July 15-25 Great Friends Dance Festival, www.islandmovingco.org July 29 National Civilization Awards, 851-8949, www.americanillustration.org July 30 – August 1 Folk Festival, Fort Adams, 848-5055, www.newportfolkfest.net August 1 “A Newport Treasure,” Newport Public Library annual fund-raising event, www.newportlibraryri.o

Mansions, Museums and Historic Sites Belcourt Castle A Gilded Age mansion, guided tours, evening ghost tours, reservations recommended, 657 Bellevue Ave., 846-0669, www.belcourtcastle.com The Breakers Open daily, 44 Ochre Point Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Chateau-sur-Mer Open daily, 474 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org

The Elms Open daily, 367 Bellevue Ave., 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Fort Adams Largest coastal fortification in the United States, an engineering and architectural masterpiece. “History you can touch”. hourly tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily (weather permitting) 841-0707, 90 Fort Adams Drive, www.fortadams.org 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., 851-8949, ext. 18, www.americanillustration.org Naval War College Museum Permanent exhibits on the Navy in the Narragansett Bay area, 10 a.m.4:30 p.m. weekdays, free and open to the public, visitors without a base decal must call the museum to gain access to the Naval Station; 841-2101 Newport Art Museum Permanent collection of contemporary and historic works, open daily, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, www.newportartmuseum.org Ochre Court One of Newport’s first “summer cottages” built in 1892, now Salve Regina University’s administration building, ground floor open Monday thu Friday, 9-4 p.m.

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Prescott Farm Restored 1812 windmill, guided tours, Rte. 114, West Main Rd., Middletown, 847-6230, www.newportrestoration.org Rosecliff Open daily, 548 Bellevue Avenue, 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org Redwood Library The nation’s oldest library, c 1748, 50 Bellevue Avenue, free, donations always welcome, 847-0292; www.redwoodlibrary.org Rough Point Doris Duke’s oceanfront estate, 680 Bellevue Avenue, 847-8344, www.newportrestoration.org

Gallery Shows & Artist Openings Art on the Wharf Show through June 30. “ A Coastal View,” Gallery hours are Fri. – Mon., noon-5 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 846-6858 DeBlois Gallery New show “Summer Lights.”Gallery hours are Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com Didi Suydam Contemporary New show until July 5. Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam Isherwood Gallery Show through June: “New Work, New Artists,”Gallery hours are Wed.-Sat., 38 Bellevue Ave., 6992276, www.isherwoodgallery.com Sheldon Fine Art Show featuring several members of the American Society of Marine Artists, gallery is open daily 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030. Spring Bull New show “Memories,” opening June 5. Gallery is open daily noon-5 p.m., 55 Bellevue Avenue, 849-9166, www.springbullgallery.com

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Reel Report: Stripers still feasting on sand eels, lobsters By Capt. Tim Flaherty Hello anglers! Huge pods of sand eels appeared at the reefs on Monday providing hungry stripers with abundant prey and many opportunities to gorge. The upside of having all this bait around: it ensures that bass will remain here, longer. The downside: with so many sand eels, stripers will feed on nothing else. This can frustrate anglers, as bass won’t hit lures or most any other popular bass baits. Big bass were taken on the ocean side mid-week and there were several reports that thirty pound linesiders were taken at the R-2 buoy. Bass continue to feed on soft lobsters as the molt continues. They are active in the shallows, by the ledges, reefs and shore structures and anywhere else you find lobsters. This is welcome news to shore anglers and will provide them with some good fishing, for now. One hour before sunrise, or at the last light of day, greatly improves opportunities to hook into big bass from the shore. Fluke fishing continued to improve this past week. Fluking in the bay, north of both Newport Bridge towers, has been productive. Drifting just west of the cemetery along Ft. Adams has produced fish. Fluke are also being taken off Bailey’s Beach and Elbow Ledge. Early morning is best to hook some jumbo fluke (over 5 lbs). There are many different fluking rigs and all claim to be the most effective. Just keep it simple: use a 3-4 oz bucktail with a separate teaser jig and leader. Remember to drift the boat and jig your bucktail just off the bottom and the longer teaser should just touch bottom. One turn of the handle on a 5 to 1 ratio reel will do just fine. Black sea bass fishing is hot right now. Reliable sources report pods are thick near Haycock Ledge,

(Standing L-R) Andy Reutter and Jim Boland. (Kneeling L-R) Chris Abbate, John McNulty (foreground) and Richard Farley with a sweet trio of striped bass taken Friday June 25. Sakonnet Point, and the humps at Seal Rock. Try the Breakwater at the Naval Base, too. Late Friday afternoon, Chris Abbate of Newport had a fine time with some of lads from the big city to do a little fishing. We set out to a nearby reef and had a few of the boys bottom-fishing for small scup, to use later, as our live bait. Soon, scup were flying into the boat. Unfortunately, they were 19 -20 inch fish; too large to use for light tackle live-lining. We began chunking pogies and squid. Mate Arron spotted some big bass on the fish finder and put a whole squid on a small scup rig and had one of the boys drop it to the bottom. Seconds later, what we first thought was a scup hit, was a big bass and the ultra-light scup rod tip bent down into the water. After a 15 minute battle, the line parted. We repeatedly dropped po-

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William Francis DeCosta, of Tampa, FL, husband of Diane Lawton, died June 22, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to the Vasco Da Gama Holy Ghost Society, Fenner Avenue, Newport.

Dorothy M. (Reilly) Nicholson, of Newport, wife of Joseph J. Nicholson, died June 23, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Joseph’s Church, 5 Mann Avenue, Newport.

Ann L. (Mendes) Howayeck, of Tucson, AZ and Newport, wife of the late Thomas Howayeck, died June 21, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 1 St. Jude Place Building, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 300, Memphis, TN 38105.

Richard Blair Prétat, of Portsmouth, husband of Jane (Reynolds) Prétat, died June 1, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to the RI Veterans Home, 480 Metacom Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809.

Tom Kroger, of Middletown, husband of Kathleen (Berube) Kroger died June 21, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to VNS Hospice of Newport County, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth.

James Franklin Rossmano, of Jackson, MI and Newport, husband of Addalee Rossman died June 20, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to the Newport Tree Society, PO Box 863 Newport.

Edward W. Young, of Newport, husband of the late Evelyn “Pat” (Ferreira) Young, died June 22, 2010. Donations in his memory may be made to Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square, Newport. Rita Berman Zamil, of Newport, wife of the late Dr. Edward Zamil, died June 25, 2010. Donations in her memory may be made to the Newport Fire Department Rescue Wagon Fund, 21 West Marlborough St., Newport.

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THE SPILL WAS JUST THE BEGINNING Volunteers from the Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island are busy in preparation for their upcoming Friends fro Relief Gulf Coast Oil Spill Benefit. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, July 17-18 at Middletown’s Sachuest Point National Wlidlife Center, the event promises to bring together a diverse array of art, music, and family activities to raise money for the devestating oil spill currently impacting the Gulf of Mexico. On Thursday, July 1, the Friends will be holding an informaitonal meeting for photographers and artists interested in donating some of their works to the cause. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Center, and all are welcome to learn more. Photo by Jack Kelly

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