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Dockwise’s Super Servant 4 (seen here in 2009) is making its first delivery of the season this week, offloading 45 yachts worth over $56 million into Newport Harbor just in time for the start of the summer boating season. Be sure to visit Newport-Now.com for photos and video of the semi-submersible in action.

Touro Synagogue: Symbol of Liberty Taking a tour of America’s oldest synagogue By Anita Rafael What do the Spanish Inquisition, the Reverend Roger Williams, President George Washington, Jews from the Netherlands, and an English merchant-captain who loved classical architecture all have in common? They are part of the story of how Touro Synagogue came to be an important and beloved National Historic Site. It is also a local landmark, a remarkable architectural jewel, the temple of an active Orthodox congregation of about 100 Jewish families, and an outstanding tour experience. Don’t even ask, “But will I like it?” – you will. The tour guides are wonderful and the esteemed Rabbi Eskovitz himself occasionally steps in as a host, too. After the self-guided tour of the Loeb Visitors Center, which is the prelude to the tour of the synagogue (plan to spend about 30 minutes there), walk the few yards through Patriots Park to the door of the temple. As visitors enter, men and boys are asked to cover their heads in respect. Each one takes a yarmulke (skull cap), although some guests bring their own. Everyone is seated in rows of large, black reproduction Windsor chairs and on the original benches that line the walls of the large room. The tour begins with the story of the Jews who escaped the Inquisition in the late 1400s in Spain and Portugal by fleeing to the Netherlands. During the approximately 25-minute presentation, visitors learn how and why the descendants of those refugees became the first

more than 30,000 visitors from all over the world. This is what President John F. Kennedy said on September 15, 1963: “It is not only the oldest synagogue in America but also one of the oldest symbols of liberty. No better tradition exists than the history of Touro Synagogue’s great contribution to the goals of freedom and justice for all.”

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Jewish families to come to Rhode Island in the 1600s. Later arrivals led rather prosperous lives in 18th century Newport and built this synagogue. President George Washington’s visit in 1790 is a poignant and important part of the synagogue’s history, as well. The tour ends with information pertaining to the site today: its ongoing use as a synagogue and its designation as a National Historic Site in 1946. Ten years ago, Touro Synagogue became one of the 29 properties under special protection by the National Trust For Historic Preservation. Although the commentary of the tour guides at Touro Synagogue is compelling and always well-delivered, the interior of the temple has such classical beauty that it is sometimes hard to concentrate on the speaker because your eyes want to take in all the details. The Palladian-style décor is the exceptional achievement of

Newport’s gentleman-architect Peter Harrison (who also drew the designs for the Redwood Library and the Brick Market building). The sacred meanings of the architectural elements throughout the high-ceilinged room are fully explained by the guide. Remember to look up – the five brass chandeliers are not only more than 250 years old, they are magnificent and, for special events, the large candles blaze. After only a few minutes of sitting quietly in the synagogue, most visitors come to realize that Harrison thoroughly succeeded in designing a refined, tranquil and inspirational place in which to worship. When the talk ends, visitors may look around the synagogue, but it is not always possible to linger and ask a lot of questions because the next tour must begin promptly and people are waiting outside to enter. Annually, the synagogue receives

The Loeb Visitors Center on Spring Street is the prelude to the tour of Touro Synagogue – combined admission to both sites is $12/ adults; $10/seniors; $8/ with I.D.- students, military, members National Trust For Historic Preservation; children 12 and under are free. Always check the seasonal tour schedule on the related websites – www.loeb-tourovisitorscenter.org or www. tourosynagogue.org, or by looking at the large signboard inside the gate at the synagogue. Tours begin every half hour. Limited seating – 60 persons per tour. Duration in the Synagogue –25 to 30 minutes. Closed – Jewish holy days and Saturdays. Location – 85 Touro Street. (401) 847-4794. Gift Shop – no. Universal access – Loeb Visitors Center -yes; Synagogue no. Restrooms – at the Loeb Visitors Center. Parking – metered spaces on the streets near the site.

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NEWPORT – Dr. Mark P. Malkovich, the longtime artistic director of the Newport Music Festival, and one of the most well respected members of the city’s artistic community, died over the weekend in a fatal car crash in Minnesota. He was 79. Police in North Branch, Minn., said that Malkovich, a Portsmouth resident, was driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed his car along Interstate 35, about 40 miles north of Minneapolis, and rolled several times. The 2010 festival, scheduled for July 9–25, would have marked the impresario’s thirty-sixth season. Malkovich’s son, Mark Malkovich IV, told the Associated Press on Tuesday that the show will go on – and will be dedicated to his father’s memory. News of Malkovich’s death shocked the state’s arts scene. “Mark Malkovich was an internationally-respected music impresario, a nurturer of young musical talent, and a presenter without equal,” Randall Rosenbaum, executive director of the R.I. State Arts Council, said in a statement. “He was a leader and visionary, and we here in Rhode Island have suffered a great loss.”

Council race heating up Three-term former councilor Winthrop is in, McLaughlin to run at-large By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT – With the deadline approaching for candidates to declare themselves for this November’s elections, the race for City Council is getting rather interesting. Harry Winthrop, a lifelong Newporter and a former three-term member of the Newport City Council, announced his candidacy on Tuesday for an atlarge seat in what is suddenly shaping up to be a rather robust race. Earlier in the day, Second Ward Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin announced his decision to seek an atlarge seat, forgoing what seemed to have been a clear path to re-election. Both stories were reported first on Newport Now (Newport-Now.com). Winthrop, 60, is no stranger to politics, having served on the council from 1990-1995 representing what was then the Fourth Ward. Now recently retired having served as the Director of Planning for Design and Construction of Nuclear Submarines at Electric Boat in Groton, Conn., where he worked for 33 years, Winthrop says the city needs to focus on improving its infrastructure and ensuring that Newport remains an affordable place to live for future generations. “Newport is one of the best cities on the east coast in which to live and we must continue to make it better as well as affordable for all our residents,” Winthrop said. “We must also develop and execute an affordable comprehensive

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CCRI Graduates The Community College of Rhode Island conferred 1,361 associate degrees and certiﬁcates at its 45th commencement in the Vincent A. Cullen Field House at the Knight Campus in Warwick.

Memorial Day Moments Images from Monday’s ceremony at Newport City Hall to honor the nation’s fallen war heroes. Left: Walter Alves, Sr. American Legion Post # 18, Portsmouth. Above, left to right, Frank Ingersoll, Charlie Wilson and Leo Ayotte. Right: Pearl Emerson, 11-year-old 5th grader at Thompson Middle School, who sang our national anthem. (Photos by Kirby Varacalli) More images online at www.Newport-Now.com

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Smart Growth and New Urbanism Fusing old and new to guide Newport’s future There are two new closely linked philosophies that are heavily impacting urban planning and development today: “Smart Growth” and “New Urbanism.” Smart Growth is a national movement that believes (in contrast to previous commonly held perception) that conservation and urban development are really two sides of the same coin. By encouraging development (and redevelopment) of city and town centers, advocates of “Smart Growth” believe that rural farms and other irreplaceable assets can be saved from becoming suburban subdivisions and strip malls. This past month GrowSmart Rhode Island (GrowSmartRI.com), a RI based non-profit group, hosted its third biannual “summit” at the Providence Convention Center. Attended by over 500 planners, public officials, architects, engineers and other building professionals, the assembly was offered a wide variety of seminars, panel discussions and networking opportunities. The stated purpose of the conference held on May 14th was to “ examine the opportunities to achieve sustainable economic prosperity using strategies that revitalize urban and town centers, increase housing options and affordability, promote clean and efficient transportation choices, maintain a vital agricultural sector and that ensure responsible stewardship of our natural resources.” These goals are particularly critical a time when the state’s economic prospects and unemployment are among the worst in the

nation due to lack of long term vision in the past. One practical issue that the GrowSmart organization has been pressing for is the selective return of state historic tax credits of the sort that helped finance the transformation of the IYRS building from a derelict warehouse into a beautiful building filled with marine trade and design of-

�� fices. Another thing that GrowSmart is pressing for is a reform of zoning regulation to better encourage mixed-use, pedestrian friendly development. A parallel effort to the Smart Growth movement is called “New Urbanism.” This is a term that was coined by Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater Zyberk, who founded the Congress of New Urbanism (CNU) in 1993. As stated in the group’s charter, New Urbanism is dedicated to the proposition that ”neighborhoods should be diverse in use and population; communities should be designed for the pedestrian and transit as well as the car; cities and towns should be shaped by physically defined and universally ac-

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Navy land process moves forward Newport Now Staff Report NEWPORT – The process to turn over roughly 200 acres of prime waterfront land on Aquidneck Island’s west side deemed excess by the Navy, took a major step forward last week. On Tuesday, May 25, a notice recognizing the Aquidneck Island Reuse Planning Authority (AIRPA), also known as a Local Redevelopment Authority, was published in the Federal Register (copied below). AIRPA represents the jurisdictions of Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth and is responsible for developing the reuse plan for surplus properties at Naval Station Newport. The Aquidneck Island Planning

Commission, as the Point of Contact for Aquidneck Island Communities and the Department of Defense (DoD) Base Realignment and Closure Office, announced the news last week. Over the last several month, AIPC staff has been working to complete a grant submission to the Office of Economic Adjustment to fund the AIRPA requirements. The listing in the Federal Register is the latest in what has been – and will likely continue to be – a long road for local planners, who have worked for more than a decade in anticipation of the land becoming available for redevelopment. As outlined in the West Side Master

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Let’s bring the “chowder” cup home By Tom Shevlin NEWPORT — For the last several months, Newporters have been praying to the sailing gods to”Bring Back the America’s Cup.” But this week, there’s another competition to win back. Let’s call it the Chowder Cup. For too long, restaurateurs have sauntered into town, high on their chowder and clam cakes. And for too long, we have anointed some far-off restaurant with the title of “Best Chowder.” Well, enough is enough. Chowder “or chowda, to those so vernacularly inclined “ is a source of pride in these parts. Romanticized by Mellville in Moby Dick (chapter 15 was entitled, simply,“Chowder”), and taken up by the Maine legislature in 1939 to ensure that the use of tomatoes be banned in proper recipes, determining one’s preference in chowder is a task that should not be taken lightly. But alas, 2009 was particularly unkind to our New England sensibilities. For the past year, the titles of “Best Clam”,“Best Seafood”, and “Best Creative” chowder have been held by competitors not from coastal Rhode Island, Massachusetts, or Maine; but rather by restaurants from Florida, North Carolina, and California. On Saturday, more than a dozenand-a-half restaurants from New England will have their chance for redemption, when the ever-popular Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off kicks off the season’s downtown festival series at the Newport Yachting Center. Simply put, it’s time to “Bring Back the Chowder Cup.” And unlike cer-

tain other competitions, this one is decidedly in the hands of the people. Mike Martin, festival director for the Newport Yachting Center acknowledged that while this year promises some rather stiff competition, “One thing’s for certain, there are a lot of local competitors who want to make sure the titles stay in New England this time around!” Boasting an estimated 3,000 gallons of chowder prepared by some of the nation’s best chefs, the expected thousands of chowder-loving festival attendees will, as usual, double as judges for the event. Competing for their votes in the “Best Clam,” “Best Seafood,” and “Best Creative” categories will be chefs from across the country, as well as a strong hometown slate which includes 22 Bowen’s, The Barking Crab, Bay Voyage, The Boat House, Castle Hill Inn & Resort, Fathoms, Hotel Viking, The Pier and the Smokehouse Cafe. “We’re going to have all our 2009 winners from throughout the country coming back for this year’s competition which we think is a testament to the quality and prestige of our event,” said Martin, who added that there will also be some experienced rookies new to the competition this year, including the Mud City Crab House from New Jersey and Tracy’s King Crab Shack coming all the way from Juneau, Alaska. Winners will walk away with bragging rights, and prize money will be awarded to the top three ﬁnishers in each category. The ultimate Clam Cake Competition will also be back this year,

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Volunteers from Organizing America encourage voters to participate in the 2010 mid-term elections. Volunteers will register new voters in Newport at the Newport Chowder Fest, Saturday, June 5, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and at the Potter Leagues’ Walk for the Animals in Portsmouth, Sunday, June 6, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information call George Kassis at, 781-366-3267.

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E-Waste collection The next Free Eco-Depot & E-Waste Collection in Newport County are June 5 in Portsmouth, July 17in Tiverton, and October 2 in Newport. Collections are held nearly every week, and they rotate the off-site locations around the state to help make it convenient for all residents.

Garden club outings The Portsmouth Garden Club will hold it’s June meeting on Wednesday, June 9 at Greenvale Vineyards. Social hour is at 12 noon, with a luncheon at 1pm. Wine tasting and tour of the Vineyard will be included. Members are reminded to bring either a small lunch item or dessert item (for 6). Coordinators of the event include Linda Bianco, Soﬁ Coﬁeld, and Barbara Pine. A presentation to honor Mary Mendonca, long time club member, will take place, for her years of service. Members will visit Oakland Forest and Meadow Loop on Thursday, June 10 at 10am and Founder’s Brook Memorial Park on Friday, June 11 at 1:30pm. There will be sign ups for these events. Remember that proper clothing is necessary due to ticks, posion ivy, and wet grounds.

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EmployRI workshop The Department of Labor and Training is helping Rhode Island job seekers connect to work opportunities by using the free online job-search toolkit, EmployRI.Labor and Training staff members will hold a free EmployRI workshop at the computer labs of the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St. on Tuesday, June 15 at 3 p.m.; Register at 847-8720.

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Music in the barnyard Watson farm and Historic New England are celebrating 100 years of preserving New England heritage and culture. All of Historic New England’s 36 properties will be open free to the public on Saturday June 5, from 1 to 5. The Watson Farm in Jamestown, one of Historic New England’s working farms will host a special tour and Music in the Barnyard by local band “Saddle up the Chicken” will begin at 3:30. Farm Manager Don Minto will lead a guided tour at 1:30 of the extensive grasslands overlooking Narragansett Bay, highlighting the heritage Red Devon Cattle and the farm’s ﬂock of sheep. For more information on Watson Farms Free Open Farm day call 401-423-0005 or e-mail watsonfarm1796@yahoo.com. To learn more about Centennial activities at Historic New England visit www.historicnewengland.org

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Music recital at Newport Hospital Gracious Audette, piano teacher of 32 years and church organist at the Newport Congregational Church will be joined by Jeannine Spina, a violin teacher with 12 years experience in presenting their seventh annual piano and viloin recital at the Newport Hospital Hill Courtyard on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. In addition to their students’ pieces, Audette and Spina will play Sonata in D Major for piano and violin by Ludwig van Beethoven. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact, Gracious Audette, 841-9198.

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OPINION Editorial The Sound of Music The loss of Mark Malkovich, the longtime director of the Newport Music Festival, tragically comes just as the music is about to start. For nearly four decades, Mr. Malkovich was a central and towering figure in Newport – as well as the state’s – arts and cultural community, and his presence will surely be missed. Under his watch, the Newport Music Festival became one of our city’s most anticipated cultural events, each year captivating audiences with music played in the halls of some of our most exquisite venues. Over the years, he became an ambassador of sorts, introducing generations increasingly tied to technology to chamber music and Newport’s cultural tourism. His drive, passion, and enthusiasm for the arts infectious; his stewardship of the Newport Music Festival was exemplary. Each year, he seemed to build upon the last –his legacy building like a crescendo captivating his audience. This year, the music will play on in his honor. Mr. Malkovich will be missed, but his contribution to the city and to his art will echo on for years to come.

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If the election were held today, would you vote to support the proposed Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School? No. (48%, 28 Votes) Yes. (41%, 24 Votes) Unsure. (11%, 6 Votes) Total Voters: 58 This poll took place Wednesday, May 22 -Tuesday, June 1 at Newport-Now.com. Respondents were allowed one vote per computer.

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from 2014, when the new coverage requirements kick in, through 2019. A little more than half of these funds, $1.7 billion, will pay for Medicaid coverage for Rhode Islanders who earn up to one-third more than the federal poverty level. Rhode Island will pay a small share of the costs of this new Medicaid coverage. To cover Like most state governments Rhode Islanders the state has not around the country, Rhode Island is previously covered through Medicaid, facing painful budget deficits, and the federal government will pay 100 some are questioning how the new percent to start and then no less than federal health insurance reform law 90 percent. Federal reform will also will affect our state. Some governors, mean an increase in the federal share including Governor Carcieri, have of Medicaid for some Rhode Islanders even objected to the requirement already covered by the state. that states chip in to help pay a fracThe other $1.5 billion in federal tion of the cost of coverage for their dollars goes directly to families and residents. What’s missing from this small businesses to help pay for discussion is the huge influx of federal health insurance. Some 90,000 Rhode dollars that will come into Rhode Island families will receive tax credits Island and every other state. In fact, to make health insurance affordable, it’s no exaggeration to say that federal with the amount of the credit based health reform will be a great deal for on the family’s income. Almost 16,000 states, families and small businesses. Rhode Island small businesses will Some have criticized the federal receive tax credits to help pay for health reform legislation for requirtheir employees’ coverage, starting ing states to help finance affordable this year, which is expected to lead to health insurance coverage for some 1,200 new jobs in the state. of their state residents. Although Health reform was built on the the legislation does require state concept of spreading responsibility contributions, these are modest. among individuals and families, the Nationwide, states will be required to federal government, and, to a much contribute an average of 2.2 percent lesser degree, state governments and of the federal funds provided, meanemployers. For instance, a family of ing for every dollar Rhode Island three earning $37,000 a year will pay spends on health insurance policies, less than $200 per month for good it will bring an additional $45 in from health insurance coverage with an the federal government to our health annual out-of-pocket maximum of care system. For business-minded $4,000 and no caps on annual or lifegovernors who are working to address time benefits. This certainly isn’t free, the needs of constituents, there are but is exponentially better than what few if any opportunities to leverage they’d otherwise pay in astronomical state funds to this degree. It’s a repremium increases for plans that in markable bargain when one considers some cases lack even catastrophic that states customarily match federal protections. Medicaid dollars at an average rate of For states, contributing 2.2 cents 43 percent. per federal dollar received also is not Federal reform will bring more than free, but it is well worth the invest$3.3 billion to Rhode Island government. Enterprising governors will be ment, families and small businesses

HERE IT IS! Built in 1838, the Newport Artillery Company building at 24 Clarke Street is home to the Artillery Company of Newport, an historic regiment of soldiers which can trace its charter back to 1741. Today, the Artillery Company serves official functions throughout the year, providing colors and the occassional cannon shot for events throughout the city. The armory houses an extensive museum collection and will play host to a pasta dinner fund-raising on Saturday, June 5 to support the Artillery Company. Visit NewportArtillery.org for ticket information and details.

able to identify offsets to the state match from existing health programs that will become redundant once residents have access to the comprehensive benefits package under federal reform, especially the more than $100 million the state already spends to reimburse hospitals, many of which are struggling, for providing care to the uninsured. Finally, let’s look at where much of that $3.3 billion will end up: providing health care for Rhode Islanders. That’s money going to Rhode Island hospitals, doctors, nurses, other medical professionals and the medical infrastructure that supports them. Combine that with the fact that about 98,000 currently uninsured Rhode Islanders will have health coverage, and that tens of thousands more will no longer be saddled with burdensome medical debt, and the economic benefits for Rhode Island families and business are a cause for celebration. Senator Rhoda E. Perry (D- Providence) Ms. Perry is the chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, is a retired health care administrator.

Opinions Welcome email us at news@newportthiswek.net For the record: We incorrectly labeled a photo in last week’s paper as that of members of the Newport Garden Club. The photo actually depicted members of the Seaside Garden Club.

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COUNCIL CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 plan to repair and maintain our aging infrastructure. Also development of the City’s North End as well as the continued revitalization of the Broadway area are critical components for Newport’s growth and improvement into the future.” Winthrop continued, “We must continue to foster and promote our assets such as our world-class harbor, our historic legacy and our hospitality industry, which are all vital to our community and it is incumbent on our city leaders to foster this economy while maintaining the quality of life that we all embrace.” A graduate of the former De La Salle Academy in Newport and Rhode Island College, Winthrop is a past member of the Board of Directors of New Visions for Newport County and City Council liaison to the School Committee. He is also a past president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Dennis E. Collins Division #1, a member of Gooseberry Beach, the Newport Preservation Society and the Newport Rugby Club. He and his wife Deborah Winthrop have three children and five grandchildren. He currently works as a consultant in the defense industry.

McLaughlin Going At-Large Meanwhile, Second Ward Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin, who stepped down as City Council vice chair last week, has announced his plans to run as an at-large candidate for re-election in November. First elected to the City Council in November 2006, McLaughlin was reelected in an unopposed race for the city’s Second Ward seat in 2008, and had a clear path to a third term. His decision to run in a now crowded city-wide field places McLaughlin squarely in contention for the city’s mayoral seat, which can only be held by an at-large councilor. In a statement released on Tuesday, McLaughlin said that he decided to make his decision public in order to give Second Ward residents who may be interested in running for City Council ample opportunity to explore the

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process before the June 28 to 30 candidacy declaration period. “I have been honored to represent the Second Ward and will continue to invest my energies in addressing the interests and concerns of the its residents,” he said. “But, I have come to see that the major challenges facing the city are community-wide and that serving as an at-large councilor will offers the opportunity to work on comprehensive solutions that will benefit all residents.” Among the issues at the forefront of his candidacy, McLaughlin cited the need to develop a stronger multi-year planning process and to make greater investment in the infrastructure needs of the city. “We have to develop a better understanding of what needs to be done and how best to get it done over a reasonable time period,” he said. “Fixing problems one-year-at-a-time has not resulted in the high quality roads, water and sewer systems or school facilities we deserve and that are needed to ensure the future of Newport.” “We need to ask ourselves; ‘Are we doing everything that needs to be done to ensure a bright future?’ While many good things have been done in recent years, we are not making progress at a fast enough pace to overcome past failure to make appropriate investments.” McLaughlin has lived in Newport since 1983 and purchased his home on Kay Terrace in 1984. He has two children. His son, David, graduated Rogers High School in 1989. David lives in Newport and is a founding member of Clean Ocean Access and a member of the city’s Ad Hoc Wastewater and Stormwater Committee. McLaughlin graduated Boston College in 1965, taught school in Boston for a year, and served on active duty with the U.S. Navy for three years prior to commencing his civil service career. He retired from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Middletown in 2004. At the time of his retirement, he served as Employee Advocate on the staff of the NUWC Commander and Executive Director.

Get in the Race

Candidates Information Night Considering a run for office? The City of Newport’s Canvassing Authority is hosting a Candidates Information Night beginning at 6 p.m. on June 7 in City Council Chambers. The session, which will be run by Canvassing Clerk Rick O’Neil, will go over some of the finer points about what you need to do to declare yourself a candidate from City Council and School Committee to general assembly.

Coast Guard pulls body from water off Goat Island NEWPORT – The Coast Guard confirmed on Tuesday that they had pulled a body of an unidentified individual from the waters off Goat Island over the weekend. According to Senior Chief Petty Officer Ronny W. German the body was recovered on Friday, May 29 at 1:27 p.m. in the waters off of Goat Island and transferred to shore where local emergency medical teams were waiting onshore. A spokesperson for the Newport Police Department could not be reached in time for printing, but German said that the body was badly decomposed and a gender could not be determined. More details will be posted as they become available on Newport Now, at www.Newport-Now.com.

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RECOGNITIONS and OTHER NEWS ß The United States Tennis Association New England announced that Mark L. Stenning, Chief Executive Ofﬁcer of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, has been selected to receive the organization’s most prestigious individual honor: the Gardner Ward Chase Award. Stenning joined the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1980. ßCMIT Solutions, the nation’s leading provider of information technology (IT) professional services and products to small businesses, named Jason Arabian, president of CMIT Solutions of Central Rhode Island, in Portsmouth, the winner of the prestigious 2010 President’s Award. ßLeslie Lindeman has received an All-Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations.

ßGustave White Sotheby’s International Realty announced the sale of its exclusive listing “North Pointe”, located on East Shore Road in Jamestown, for $5.7 million dollars. Don Desrosiers of Gustave White was the listing agent. The sale of “North Pointe” represents the highest sale, year-to-date in Jamestown, and the second highest for Newport County this year, as well as the second highest in Jamestown real estate history. The top 5 properties sold in Jamestown have all been on East Shore Road. ßThe Almondy Inn Newport was ranked as one of the world’s best hotels on Expedia Insiders’ Select List. It is the highest ranked hotel within the State of Rhode Island and ranked within the top 10% of all hotels listed worldwide. Only 11 hotels in Rhode Island made it on the list this year.

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ßThe New England Emmy award for best one time sports television special in 2009 was awarded to Joe Rocco, executive producer and writer of the documentary, “When the Reds Ruled the Roost.” Rocco, who also produces the Newport Comedy Summer Series, was presented the award at a ceremoney at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

ßThe Connecticut Press Club cited principals Linda Phillips, President of Phillips Communications, and Thomas Roskelly, Creative Director of Roskelly, Inc. for Best Online Web Development/Creation, and for Best Online Writing of the year for www.NewportSeen.com

ßIsland Moving Co. dancers Kristy Reynolds and David DuBois have been accepted to compete in the Sibiu International Ballet Competition, held in the city of Sibiu, Romania, named the European Culture City in 2007. They were two of only 35 senior competitors to be chosen to compete this year. From June 8 to 13, they will compete against dancers from around the globe in three rounds of elimination.

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Tenants of Pemberton Place Apartments in Jamestown, a Church Community Housing-owned property, proudly announce the establishment of their HUD-recognized and endorsed tenants’ organization, Tenants of Pemberton Place in Solidarity, ”TOPPS”. Additionally, the group has met all qualiﬁcations and requirements for attaining voting membership status in the National Alliance of HUD Tenants, “NAHT,” considered the premier HUD-partnered tenants’ advocacy group in the country. TOPPS’ spokesperson, Cindy Peloquin, has been invited to represent the group and participate in the upcoming National Convention of NAHT being held in Washington, DC in June. The decision for tenants to organize was encouraged by Jamestown Housing Authority’s Ron DuPonte, managing agent for Pemberton Place Housing Corp., as well as PPHC’s Ernest Anthony, and especially by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

The Aquidneck Growers’ Market begins its sixteenth farmers’ market season in Middletown on Saturday morning , June 5, with market hours 9-1 p.m. Their Wednesday afternoon market in Newport will begin on Wednesday, June 9 with market hours 2-6 p.m. Markets go on “Rain or Shine.” Marketplaces feature only quality local products-both organically and conventionally produced — from a total of twenty participating local growers and producers. Products available include fresh seasonal produce and herbs, native berries and fruit, cut flowers, eggs, local cheeses, meats and seafood, breads, baked goods, honey, jams and jellies, and freshly roasted coffees. Opening Day, this Saturday, is one of five special Saturdays during the market season called Community Days. On the first Saturday of each month they feature local artisans and educational exhibits pertaining to our local community.

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MAINSHEET Can we all give more to worthy causes? We may have to! “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give:” — Winston Churchill

By Virgina Treherne-Thomas These are topsy turvy times. We could ﬁnd oil on our beaches sooner than later and in November, Rhode Islanders go to the polls to, perhaps, rewrite history, changing the largest name of the smallest state. There are many tough decisions out there these days about a variety of things, not the least of which is a choice to support our valuable institutions. This, my dear friends, means seriously changing what it means to be generous. That being said, perhaps this summer might be a good time to work on redeﬁning your goals of giving based on what your heart tells you. Do you care about beautiful Ballard Park, National Historic landmarks, centuries old books, illustrations, paintings, old or new, land preservation or a hospital that has been designated as a Magnet hospital, giving Newport residents high level nursing care? Last Tuesday night, at The Newport Hospital’s beautiful Hill Courtyard, there were a lot of people

honoring William and Sharon Wood Prince for their extraordinary generosity in establishing the Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund and the Wood Prince Emergency Medicine Nursing Program. If helping the hospital is something that you might consider, they will be having their Festive Indian Gala in July at Marble House. And on June 17th you can wander over to Cynthia Gibson’s house to “try a sari. buy a sari” and have a cup of tea. Shelley Chhabra has a beautiful boutique in Cambridge where her customers shop the racks for classic and modern saris. Take a look at her new collection of classic American dresses, made from traditional silk saris, which she is bringing here for all to see. They are exquisite. Hospitals are valuable and need to be supported. Not only are they around to maintain our health but they foster economic health in the community, creating jobs and providing stimulus. Maybe it can be about supporting the people who like to HELP other people. Bill and Sharon Wood Prince thought that was a pretty good idea. “ It’s not about us”, Mr. Wood Prince said last Tuesday when he and his wife were honored for their signiﬁcant gift that will create and support emer-

gency medicine, along with creating an emergency nursing program. “Our gift is about stewarding resources to advance better care and to facilitate ongoing research for the emergency department nurses here and at the Miriam Hospital in Providence.” Hummmm.... sounds like good old-fashion from the heart generosity, for sure. Events coming up include: Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the founding of Ballard Park at the home of Les and Carol Ballard on Saturday, June 5th, 6-8 call 6193377 for tickets. A Passage to India, July 8th dinner and dancing at Marble House and for try a sari, buy a sari. Call Lianne Pinheiro for information. The Japan Craze, dinner dance on July 10th at the Newport Art Museum and Art Association honoring Jimmy and Minnie Coleman. Call 401-848-8200 for info. Redwood Library’s Annual Summer gala on July 17th, honoring Nuala Pell. The National Museum of American Illustration is hosting a gala event on July 29th celebrating their 10th year, honoring Whoopi Goldberg, author Tom Wolfe and the National Arts Club. For info call 401-851-8949, extension 18.

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“Sex and the City 2” is raising hackles with critics around the country. Roger Ebert claims the characters make his skin crawl. A. O. Scott, of the “New York Times,” quips, “The ugly smell of unexamined privilege hangs over this film like the smoke from cheap incense.” “The Boston Globe’s” Ty Burr says, “It’s downright depressing.” Now, I haven’t been smoking any substance of any sort, but I actually enjoyed the fantasy and well as the issues—common to women—of relationship woes, menopause, sexism, and parenting. In the theater lobby a few women formed a consensus. We all enjoyed it much more than the first movie. One said, “It had more substance.” I fully agree. Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) has found the job of her dreams, with a glitch. In a high-power law firm in which she is the only female, Miranda’s boss holds up his hand to silence her when she attempts to offer her opinion in a tricky case. Carrie (Sara Jessica Parker) feels her marriage to the once elusive “Mr. Big”, John, played by Chris Noth, has lost its sparkle. Now that he’s settled in their extravagantly appointed apartment, he wants to watch old black and white movies on TV and eat dinners at home. The Mommy of two little girls, Charlotte (Kristen Davis) worries that her husband may have his eye on their pretty young braless nanny, and she’s overwhelmed by the younger child’s constant crying and the older girl’s attempts to gain her

full attention. In a moment of extreme stress and fatigue, Charlotte huddles in the pantry crying. I think many of us have had moments like this. Last, but never least, Samantha (Kim Cattrall) swallows vitamins and applies hormone cream to stave off the ravages of menopause. I will grant Mr. Scott’s point, as this installment goes way over the top with sets, costumes and a fantasy trip to Abu Dhabi, courtesy of one of Samantha’s clients. Carrie strolls about a rustic marketplace in a shirt that proclaims, “Absolute Chanel 8,” above a ﬂouncy purple skirt with a pointed train that has to be sweeping up the dust from the dirt ﬂoors. And, just what are our gals thinking wearing high heels in the desert? The latter could be a New York thing, as I met a twenty-something New Yorker who had to abort her trip up to the Great Wall of China because of her stiletto-heeled boots. But, the movie strikes hard at the sexism that thrives in the Middle East and at global seats of power where the glass ceiling seems forged in steel. One moment is terrifying: After a humiliating arrest for kissing a man on a beach, Samantha strikes back by strutting out in shorts. Condoms spill on the ground when a man grabs her bag, and a circle of men gather and glower at her with murder in their eyes. Samantha eggs them on, and the circle tightens, looking like a lynch mob. So, all you male critics listen up: Women have spoken. We deserve respect, and we won’t be silenced.

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with restaurants vying for the most delicious clam cakes in New England designated by local celebrity judges. After a close competition, last year’s chowder winners were “Best Clam” - Tony’s Seafood Restaurant, Cedar Key, Fla.; “Best Seafood” -Michael’s Seafood, Carolina Beach, N.C.; and “Best Creative”-The Blue Mermaid Chowder House, San Francisco, Calif.. The “Best Clamcake”winner was Harmon’s Clam Cakes located in Kennebunkport, Maine. Gates to the Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off are scheduled to open at 11 a.m., with the competition wrapping up at 6 p.m. at the Newport Yachting Center on America?s Cup Avenue. Now in its 29th year, the event features all-you-can-eat “chowda”, live music, marketplace and silent auction to beneﬁt the McAuley House, and a variety of entertainment for all ages.

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2006, 2007 and 2008 “Best Creative” Winning Recipe The Boat House, Tiverton Shrimp, Chourico, and Corn Chowder Yield: 1 gal 1 lb Butter, unsalted 1 lb Flour 1⁄2 head Celery, diced 3 each Onions, diced 2 lbs Corn kernels 1 qt Clam juice 1 qt Chicken broth 1 lb Chourico, ground 2 lbs Baby Maine Shrimp 3 tbsp Garlic, chopped 1 tsp Crushed red pepper 2 each Bay leaves 2 oz Parsley, chopped to taste Salt and white pepper 2 qts Light cream

Yield: 1 Gallon 4oz. Apple wood Smoked Bacon, Diced 2 cups Yellow Onions Diced 1cup Pasilla Chilies-Diced 1 cup Celery Diced 2 tbsp Garlic Minced 2 Jalapenos, deseeded, split in half 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning 1⁄2 tbsp Chipotle Powder 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme Minced 4 sprigs Oregano Fresh 1 Bay Leaf 1 qt Crab Stock 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes, 1⁄2 inch diced 1 1⁄2 Heavy Cream 2 oz Cream Cheese Softened 1⁄2 tbsp Freshly ground white Pepper Kosher Salt to taste 1 lb Dungeness Crabmeat 1 bunch Cilantro minced 1⁄2 cup Olive Oil 1 bunch Green Onions, chopped Two ears Corn, roasted Step 1: Add bacon, render the bacon then add onions & celery and sauté for 5 minutes. Step 2: Add chipotle powder, pasilla chili and jalapeno peppers Step 3: Add potatoes and enough water to cover the potatoes. Step 4: Add Crab base to taste. Bring to boil until potatoes are aldiente, do not overcook. Step 5: Add Heavy Cream Step 6: puree cream cheese to some of the chowder and add slowly to rest of chowder Step 7: Add roux until right consistency which is velvety and not too thick Step 8: Finish with corn chipotle powder, old bay seasoning and salt & pepper

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By John Pantalone Years have passed since I last wrote something for this publication. I’m happy for the opportunity, especially since it returns me to a subject that I most enjoyed writing about in the 1980s and ’90s when I was the editor here. Much has happened since then (multiple owners and countless editors), but the paper, like several of the city’s small art galleries, has survived, and one hopes it will thrive. So, with this issue, I re-assume the enjoyable task of keeping an eye on Newport’s lively art community. I hope to write about exhibits and artists and generally share information about the local art scene much as I used to do. First stop, the Newport Art Museum, where you can do yourself a favor and catch the final weekend of “There And Not There,” an intriguing exhibit of “rust drawings” by Providence artist Esther Solondz. I first encountered the artist’s work at the Newport Art Museum perhaps 20 years ago. Back then she was exploring the manipulation of photographic images by turning them into paintings of a strangely (sometimes disturbingly) mystical essence. A photographer by training, Solondz studied in the R.I. School of Design’s prestigious photography program, and her work has always been informed by the “chemical reaction” of photography even when she moved directly away from photography to create paintings and provocative installations that had photographic properties in the sense that her materials changed form. In this exhibit she unveils dozens of what appear to be uniformly rust colored portraits inspired by photographs she has collected over the years. I say uniform because at first sight all the images gathered in the museum’s main gallery seem to be exactly alike: rusty reds, bronzes, yellows. But their visual intricacy grows on you, and the process of their creation reveals the link between traditional photography’s application of light and chemistry on glass and paper and the applica-

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The Three Season Terrace Opens Friday, May 28th at Noon. Join us for Waterside dining at it's finest… “Antonia-d’Ormois,” by Esther Solondz tion of iron ﬁlings and steel wool, salt and water on panel and paper as Solondz has done. Most of these images have been arranged in grid form (another of the artist’s primary interests) so that they develop a family photo album feeling. Once you notice that, each image begins to emerge as unique and sometimes ethereal. The colors are slightly different, textures vary in intensity and degree, and you recognize the organic nature of rust and the surprise and chance involved in it. Some reveal shadows in bold colors while others are faint, gossamer and wispy. Once completed, these images seem both a reversal and an afﬁrmation of photochemical processes. Solondz invites chance but directs it somewhat by applying water and salt in different degrees to the surface of a drawn outline of the image. Her process joins nature and artist in a mysteriously beautiful blend. Understanding her process inspires a deeper exploration and appreciation of the images, and a helpful short video accompanying the exhibit explains the process and the artist’s intentions. The exhibit closes on Sunday; don’t miss it. The museum is at 76 Bellevue Ave. Call 848-8200 or online at www.newportartmuseum.org.

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graphs by Jason Evans of Newport’s surﬁng community. Another show, “The Japan Craze: Art and Craft in Rhode Island After 1854,” opens June 12, followed by ﬂoral paintings by Janet Alling on June 19.

ßDeBlois Gallery, down the street from the museum at 138 Bellevue, opens a new show June 5 featuring paintings, pottery and drawings by Michael Guertin, Elena Obelenus and Jennifer Teichman. ßSpring Bull Gallery, 55 Bellevue, also opens a show on June 5 entitled “Memories,” featuring local artists’ renditions of past times, people and places. ßIsherwood Gallery, at 38 Bellevue, and Spring Bull are both looking for artists to exhibit in summer shows. Isherwood’s exhibit, “Summer in Newport: Landscapes, seascapes, Architecture,” opens June 30. Call 699-2276. Spring Bull’s “Scenes from New England” opens July 3. Call 849-9166. ßNewport Gallery Night is Thursday, June 10. Enjoy an evening of free exhibits at galleries and museums, tours of artists’ studios and more. Check www.newportgalleries.org.

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vide added incentive for the children to eat it. Not only will they be proud of their accomplishments, but they will also discover that fresh produce always tastes better and is more nutritious. ßGardening is something that any child, regardless of their athletic ability, size or weight can participate in. There are no rules. There are no coaches and no one is keeping score. ßAll studies show that light to moderate exercise provides the most health benefit. ßGardening is a wonderful social activity. Grandparents, parents and children can all enjoy exercise, the outdoors and doing something meaningful. ßGardening actually saves money. It is a perfect activity for those with limited budgets. Children are more open to new ideas. They are more flexible. And with proper education, they can develop lifelong habits that increase both their enjoyment and the caloric benefit of gardening. So, this Spring, get into the garden with your kids and get fit and healthy, one tomato at a time!

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By Capt. Tim Flaherty Hello anglers! We are back with our Aquidneck Island fishing report and we bring good tidings to all. Unusually warm, local waters have really heated up the local fishing scene. Striped Bass to twenty-five pounds are being taken along ocean drive. Gorging on sand eels, rain bait and minnows, the bass have made appearances daily for the past two weeks. Hundreds of hovering gulls make these schools easy to spot and early morning and late afternoon provide the best opportunities. The Yozuri 4 to 5 inch swimmer has been an effective lure, but work your plug slower than usual. According to reliable sources, night bass fishing has been productive on the bay side of Fort Adams to Coddington Cove, as well as Weaver Point, farther up the west side of the island. Presenting fresh squid or pogies on the bottom is your ticket to hook-ups. The water temperature at south Prudence Island was 67.5 degrees and in the upper reaches of the bay, the temperature was nearing 70 degrees. For islander anglers, this is good news as the bass will be on the move down the bay to cooler waters very soon. Recent reports indicate menhaden schools have been depleted in the upper bay and, consequently, this will send voracious bass south and our way. Summer flounder fishing has been, well, “flukey.” A few weeks of good

Dave Webb, Pierce Boisclair & Connal Smith. Kneeling: Geoff Marano and Beau Hill

fluke fishing in May has given way to a slow bite in recent days. Perhaps, the best run is yet to come. The promise of the recent full moon was fulfilled with strong tides and some good fishing this weekend past. An enthusiastic, local group of St. George’s graduates return each year to rendezvous with me for their annual fishing adventure. The eager lads appeared at the dock at Castle Hill at 8 am. Later, we anchored and fished just South of Buoy 2 after spotting a school of stripers. Davey Webb hit the water first and had a bass on right off. Then, Pierce Boisclair hooked-up with a nice fish that screamed off 50 yards of 12lb.-test line. After a 15-minute struggle, a 19lb bass was boated. Beau Hill followed with his hook-up and the ensuing battle got his blood flowing, quickly. He

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Ocean State Insect Zapper

Comp. $10 ea

Comp. $13

3/$

*Mfg. Suggested Retails

1 Lb Powdered or 1 Gal. Liquid Shock

1 Gallon Ultra Safe Muriatic Acid

Comp. $79

15lbs Chlorine

7 899 99

•3” Jumbo Tabs •Quick Tabs •Sticks

Aqua Pill #2 Your Choice

Folding Sling Chair

Comp. $299

199

Adjustable 5 Position Folding Sling Lounge

140

Comp. $90 - $100

60 All-Weather Outdoor Cushions

Hi-back Chair Comp. $39.99

Includes: •4 Chairs, 2 Swivel Rockers •66”x40” Inlaid Top Table Umbrella And Base Sold Separately

Comp. $899

440

Chaise Lounge Comp. $59.99

Wicker Furniture Cushions: $ Chair........................ 12

Love Seat ..............

Selection varies by store; Fits most patio furniture

Haier® 7800 BTU Electronic Air Conditioner

• Fits in bedroom windows • Factory reconditioned

Comp. $120

Comp. $229

159

10 350

10’x10’* Nantucket Gazebo

Comp. $249

160

SPF 100+ Rating FOR UV Protection

Grill Year Round!

Grilltime

™

Prevent Mosquito Repellent

10’x10’* Commercial Gazebo

12’x12’* Gazebo

*Measured from leg to leg

Sierra II 10’x10’ Gazebo Comp. $150 ...............$68

Ladies Russell Performance Wear Ts Comp. $15-$28

Party Tub with Stand

6 gallon capacity

Deluxe Two Person Cotton Rope Hammock

80”x60”

23” Charcoal Kettle Grill

•362 sq in chrome-plated cooking grid •Porcelain enamel on steel finish •Removable ash catcher

Comp. $49-$59

Natural Hardwood Lump $ Charcoal 17.6 Lb Bag...............

WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES!

NEW SHIPMENT!

Attach to porch or deck railing

Selections Vary by Store

30” Clamp On Metal Patio Torch

Comp. $20-$30

Comp. $130

50 oz

Graphic Ts

Sierra II

14” Bamboo Table Top Torch

Citronella Oil

*Measured from leg to leg

5’ Fancy Bamboo Patio Torch

150

Your Choice:

130

11 oz Contains 25% deet

Comp. $200

7.5 oz. Bonus Size

Express II

5’ Metal Patio Torch

• Pump spray Contains aloe

2 Pk Fiberglass Replacement Torch Wicks

Men’s Famous Maker Cargo Shorts Comp. $26-$44

• with table & cover • Bronze finish • Up to 41,000 BTUs • Auto ignition • Uses standard 20 lb propane tank (not included)

• Up to 11,000 BTUs • Uses small propane canister (not included)

Comp. $300

Comp. $149

Easy In- Easy Out High Back Aluminum Chair Comp. $60

*Selection varies by store

89” Patio Heater

Aveeno®, Neutrogena®, Bull Frog® & Coppertone®

100% cotton terry Comp. $10

150

Table Top Patio Heater

4 POSITIONS!

Heavyweight Jacquard

20 ®

888

Comp. $10

or Skinsations®

200

Grill not included

100% cotton velour Comp. $20

18” Kick Boards with Leash

Sun Blocking 7’Beach Umbrella with Tilt

•Aerosol 8 hr protection

Comp. $400

*Selection varies by store

Backwoods

• Heavy duty powder coated steel roof • Full length side shelf • Wire grid for tools & accessories

Fiber Reactive Prints

Cutter®

Gazebo

6 Ft Beach Towels

Comp. $20

Gazebo with powder coated steel frame Bonus: Includes 4 corner shelves Easy to assemble * Measured from eave to eave

37” Body Boards with leash

per skein

Nelson Multi-pattern Spray Nozzle

Beach Cart

Rapid Turf ....................... 9 $ Sun & Shade ............ 14 $ URI #2 ........................... 18

•Folds for storage 7” blowmolded wheels Comp. $34.97

37 COLORS!

10 Lb Economy Size Bags

3 lbs

Vanna’s Choice® by Lion Brand® 7oz. Double Skeins!

Selection varies by store

URI #2

Rapid Turf

• Powerful 3 speed oscillating motor • UL listed • Adjustable height to 58”

3 Lb 5 Bags 3 Lb $ 6 Bags

16” Stand Fan

3 Speed 8” Twin Window Fan

Your Choice

Covers 5000 sq ft Controls dandelions & broadleaf weeds

• Window model • Remote control

3 Million Dollar Yarn Spectacular

5/8” x 100” Nylon Reinforced Garden Hose

Sun & Shade OR Dense Shade

Weed & Feed Lawn Fertilizer

Queen or King

Patio Chair Seat Cushion

Haier® 5200 BTU Air Conditioner

600 Thread Count 100% Cotton Sheet Sets

7 Piece Patio Set

COLLECTION

Comp. $20

Solid wood construction Ready to assemble Your choice of colors Comp. $120

coat frame, all weather polyester top

Bellagio

Treats 5,000 sq ft Season-long control

Comp. $250

Folding Adirondack Chair

360 o Umbrella rotation All steel powder

Comp. $150

Spectracide Grub Stop

Solid Teak Oversized Porch Rocking Chair

10’ Offset

Haier® 10,000 BTU Air Conditioner • Window model • Remote control

8' Wood Shaft Market Umbrella

STORE HOURS! Mon-Sat 8am-9pm; Sun 9am-8pm Sale Dates: Thurs. June 3 - June 9, 2010

9' Adjustable Tilt Market Umbrella

Comp. $159

Soilite Premium Potting Soil

250

Aqua Pill #1

54” Heavyduty Tomato Cage

Kills bugs on contact!

Stainless steel or copper finish

2010 Flower & Vegetable Seeds

40% OFF

Solar Stake Light

$ Men’s Super Premium Ts

Polar Pack® 60 Can Cooler On Wheels

32 oz

Citronella Terra Cotta

• 5.5” Citronella Candle Terra Cotta Dish 3pk • 6” Citronella Candle Terra Cotta Bowl

• Citronella Votive Candle 4pk • Citronella Glass Jar Candle

Comp. $6

Claiborne Sunglasses

For Men & Women Your Choice

Comp. $28

Mens & Ladies Fashion Sunglasses Comp. $10-$17

Your Choice

ea.

EVA & Holey Clogs Assorted styles

Comp. $9.99 to $14.99

Comp. $6 & More!

Hanes & More Ladies Ts & Tanks

• Premium cotton • Petite & missy sizes

Comp. $6 & more

Comp. $20

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

SPF 50 4 oz

Classic Or Pocket

Ladies Dept. Store Better T’s

Comp. $9

Hanes & More Men’s T’s

Sport

SPF 36 5 oz

Comp. $24 - $27

Quik Gel Sunblock

Fabulous assortment!

ea.

Citronella Candle

Comp. $16

Ladies Fashion Capris

or Quik Gel Sport Spray SPF 36 4.7 oz

Citronella Candle Bucket

Heavyweight

Auto Inflating Queen Size Hi-Rise Built-in pump, pillow & duffel bag

$ Built-in air pump inflates in 3 minutes

11”-20” HT

Mad Iguana Mens Board & Sport Shorts

24”-34” HT

$9-$32

$33-$50 10”-20” HT

$9-$32

Quick dry micro fiber

Comp. $28 - $30

10”-17”dia

$12-$30

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8”-16”dia

$7-$20

7”-17”dia

$5-$20

We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards

We accept A M E R I C A N E X P R E S S ® CARDS

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