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A Step Too Far A Virginia woman suffered minor injuries on Wednesday after slipping on the rocks at the base of Forty Steps on Cliff Walk. Debora Wren, 61, of Arlington, Va. had been walking the Cliff Walk with her daughter, Melody Wren, also of Arlington. The fire department received a 911 call at 10:04 a.m. Engine 5 arrived at the scene two minutes later. Wren said that her mother fell into the water after descending the steps. She was able to swim to a nearby rock where Newport fire crews were able to reach her. Wren was transported to Newport Hospital. (Photo by Jack Kelly)
Boys & Girls Club Swim Team Creates a Splash By Meg O’Neil Every four years, the Olympic Games set the highest standard of athleticism as hundreds of countries compete on the international stage to take home the title of World’s Best. This week, viewers saw swimmer Michael Phelps become the most decorated Olympian of all time, and, North Kingstown’s Elizabeth Beisel brought silver and bronze medals back to Little Rhody for her swimming effort in the 2012 London Games. With the popularity of the sport reaching a fevered pitch, one local organization has become a training ground for future swimming stars. Just off of Church Street in Newport's Historic Hill, the Boys & Girls Club of Newport County’s Barracuda Swim Team has been offering a summer training program and competitive fall/winter program to area swimmers. There are currently 40 swimmers enrolled and the number is growing. Coached by husband and wife Michael and Sarah Richards, the team has increased from about 12 kids six years ago to roughly 90 in the upcoming winter season. Sarah is a Spanish teacher at Mount Hope High School in Bristol, and Michael is an attorney at Bardorf & Bardorf in Newport. When the work day ends for them, a night of coaching begins. The two met at the University of Rhode Island where they swam
Nearly three months after Newport teachers voted down a tentative three-year contract by a 100-41 vote, an independent arbitrator has signed off on several key provisions of an agreement signed in mid-July by both the Newport School Committee and Teachers Association of Newport. The decisions were made by attorney Vincent F. Ragosta, who was chosen by members of the school committee and the Teachers Association of Newport to settle a disagreement over a proposal that would have, among other issues, required teachers to pay a higher share of their healthcare costs, increased the length of the school day, and developed an alternative team model at Thompson Middle School. Validating much of the original proposed contract, Ragosta ap-
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Boys & Girls Club swim team coaches Sarah and Michael Richards prepare to time "the Barracudas" during a Tuesday night practice. (Photo by Rob Thorn) competitively, and wanted to coach the next generation of future swimmers. The pool at the Boys & Girls Club is used in summer as swimmers to prepare for a winter of competitive swimming in the Rhode Island/Massachusetts (RIMA) Swim League, where Boys
& Girls Clubs from the two states compete against each other. Many of the Barracuda swimmers are also on their respective school teams, doubling the number of their practices and meets. “Once the season starts, these kids are in the water up to five times a week,” Michael Richards
said. “It’s a lot of work, but we are dedicated to this team, and we give as much to the swimmers as the swimmers give back to this program.” The practice is rigorous, and is aimed to get swimmers to reach
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On the heels of a major drug bust by Newport Police that saw several of its residents arrested, the administrators of the McKinney Shelter on Washington Square have pledged to step up their efforts to ensure the housing complex remains free of illicit activities. In a letter to City Council members last week, McKinney Shelter Executive Director Deborah Johnston acknowledged that four of the 19 people arrested in the sting operation were "legitimate residents of the shelter." "We want to emphasize that first, this was a shock to the McKinney Shelter staff, and second, staff did not see, hear of, or witness any illegal drug dealing or drug transactions occurring on shelter property or in its programs," Johnston added. Regarding the four residents mentioned, all are Newport residents, and after they are released, the McKinney Shelter plans to require mandatory drug treatment and/or counseling for them; enact stricter curfews and rules; and work with probation officers and the court to ensure a smooth transition. According to Johnston, "the position of the McKinney Shelter is to continue to help the homeless
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Saturday Night Live alumni have been common sights at the Newport Summer Comedy Series this summer. First in the lineup was former Weekend Update Host Dennis Miller, followed by the current Update host and head writer, Seth Meyers. The next cast member set to appear onstage on Thursday, Aug. 16 is Jim Breuer, who starred on the iconic sketch comedy show from 1995 – 1998. When Breuer left SNL in 1998, he went on to star in the cult stoner comedy “Half Baked,” playing a tiedyed pothead who tries to come up with crazy schemes to get his friend out of jail. The two roles, now both over a decade old, still attract fans to Breuer, who says he gets recognized evenly for both characters. “I think it’s neck and neck,” he says. “It seems like those who are a little bit older, 35 year old family guys, recognize me from SNL and everyone
TO GO: Jim Breuer Newport Summer Comedy WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 16 WHERE: Newport Yachting Center TICKETS: 800-745-3000, NewportComedy.com, TicketMaster.com else seems to go with ‘Half Baked.’” With his partying days at SNL long over, he now performs a more “clean” act – getting most of his material from his wife and three
daughters, aged 13, 11, and 7. “They’re a big chunk of my show,” he says. “It’s really just me as a dumbfounded father trying to figure out life with my girls; it’s a tough age!” Breuer says the second he gets up on a stage, he can read the audience, and adapt his act to them. “Every single audience is different,” he says. “I never go on in to a place with a set routine. I’ve played everywhere - from really poor, low-income areas to the elite of the elite. As the great Johnny Cash once said, ‘I’ve been everywhere man.’” With a successful TV, movie, radio, and book career under his belt, what’s next for Breuer? “I want to write and direct,” he says. “I want to put out standup specials every year, I’ve got a cartoon that I’m working on; but I’d say films are on the top of the list. I want to start directing others and I’m already working on a few of those things.”
Children's Classic with a Twist Newport Children’s Theatre proudly presents "Alices in Wonderland" outdoors at the Norman Bird Sanctuary with four outdoor performances, Aug. 9 – 12 at 6 p.m. each evening. Bring blankets or beach chairs, and bug spray! The Queen of Hearts, Morgan Capodilupo, with the King of Hearts, John Thomas Cunha, and Witt Tarantino as the Mad Hatter.
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Thomas Has Arrived Thomas the Tank Engine™ arrived in Rhode Island on Monday, Aug. 6 on a flatbed trailer. The 15-ton replica was safely debarked onto the Aquidneck Island rail line in Portsmouth and is resting before it begins its runs with the Newport Dinner Train Aug. 31-Sept. 2. Guests will be able to take rides with the popular children’s character and participate in Thomas-themed activities. The Thomas tour, now in its 17th year, makes stops in only 45 U.S. cities. For ticket information, contact the Newport Dinner Train at 841-8700 or newportdinnertrain. com. (Photo by Rob Thorn)
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At its regular meeting on Aug. 6, the Middletown Town Council voted to continue to its next meeting a proposed zoning ordinance for wind turbines. The vote was 5 to 2 in favor of putting the Article 25A on the next council meeting docket. The two opposed council members were Richard Cambra and Barbara VonVillas. VonVillas wanted to table the issue for the next council to consider: “I do not think the council wants to make this an election issue. I do not think this council should take action when it has made its determination on sand,” she said. “A town-wide survey was completely ignored in terms of this ordinance. Interviews with a resident were so misrepresented that the resident found it necessary to write to the media to clarify what in fact he had said.” Council member Cambra was also opposed, and wanted language clarification on the ordinance: “We’re at a point now where the language needs to be consistent,” Cambra said. “One thing that I think will help clear up the language is if we actual-
ly know where these things can be put.” Like VonVillas, Cambra was in favor of tabling the issue and asking the town planner to name specific locations where turbines would be allowed. Also at the meeting, the council issued a Victualling House License to Boss Man Burgers located at 510 East Main Road. The small chain now has three locations, including two inside Rhino Bars in Newport and Portsmouth. In other business, the Council held a show cause hearing for Easton’s Point Pub and Restaurant for an incident that took place on June 13, when at 2:30 a.m., the Middletown Police Department responded to the pub after receiving an anonymous complaint regarding alcohol being served after closing hours. After investigation, the police alleged that the pub was in violation of seven sections of Title XI: Business Regulations, Section III Alcohol Beverages of the Town of Middletown Code of Ordinances. For the infractions, the business was fined $750. Easton’s agreed to pay the fine, and apologized for the incident.
SHELTER CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 population of Newport County transition into permanent housing and to provide supportive services to these individuals. We consider the shelter a place of second and third chances, without which many would be living on the streets. However, we are also concerned with the public safety and will take necessary action against individuals who pose a risk to the health and safety of others." Councilors were expected to touch on the subject during their Wednesday, Aug. 8 meeting, and already, the subject has touched off a degree of debate on the online forum, KnowingNewport.com. In one posting, commenter John Groake suggested that the city place restrictions on the shelter prohibiting the use of alcohol and drugs as a condition of residence. "If any other enterprise in this city or any other municipality had their residents staggering around drunk during the middle of the day near
a school and also had four of their residents arrested for selling drugs near a school that enterprise would be shut down," Groarke wrote. "It is sixties era convoluted logic that has let the shelter operate under these conditions for as long as it has. It is time for the city to finally improve quality of life on Lower Broadway for all. The city should impose conditions on the shelter and 15 Meeting Street as it would it would on any other enterprise that was impacting quality of life and the city's economic future." As one of the state's few "damp shelters," the McKinney Shelter has a policy of permitting alcohol use by its residents, unlike other shelters, such as Amos House or Crossroads in Providence, where alcohol is prohibited, and residents are given random urine and breathalyzer tests. Johnston pledged that McKinney "continues to work with our local law enforcement and our court system."
ALN Seeking Questions for Candidates The Alliance for a Livable Newport, the city's leading community advocacy group, is asking Newport residents for their help in formulating this year's questionaire for City Council candidates. ALN President Isabel Griffith says that the group will be sponsoring a forum for City Council candidates on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. "As preparation for the forum we are putting together a question-
naire that will be posted on our website with answers from each candidate. We would like your help!" "What topics would you like to see on the list of questions? Are there areas of concern you would like to have the candidates address?" Anyone wishing to contribute should send their ideas and suggestions by Monday, Aug. 13 to: info@allianceforlivablenewport.org
As far as diminutive goes, Wilbur Street may be in a class of its own. Tucked just off of Eustis Avenue down past Kay Street, it is barely a cul-de-sac. The street, which has only a few buildings, terminates abruptly in a thatch of woods that runs alongside an historic cemetery before meeting Wilbur Avenue, a slightly larger road with access from Bliss Road, to the north. At one time, the area was farmland. More recently, it has been the source of some confusion for residents and city officials. Bob Barella lives at number 5 Wilbur St. Recently, a parcel of land abutting the historic Wilbur Cemetery was sold and eyed for development. It's a decent sized lot compared to others in the vicinity. Last Friday, Barella awakened to the sound of chainsaws as crews began making a path to access the lot next to his house. Wilbur Street – the portion that appears on paper, but not in function – was being cleared. Phone calls and e-mails ensued. Barella's neighbors rallied, just as they had a few years ago to clear and rehabilitate the often-overlooked historic cemetery. By Monday morning, city officials were notified, as was the state's Historic Cemetery Commission, which under Rhode Island General Law, is responsible for the oversight of roughly 1,500 registered historic cemeteries throughout the state. The Wilbur plot is technically Rhode Island Historic Cemetery No. 020. Accordingly, restrictions on development and excavation abound. As Barella explained in an email, "Many of the grave stones have been knocked over or broken and many are probably not marking the proper graves." He's also concerned that there may be more unmarked graves in the plot being eyed for development. "The cemetery is the resting place of many of the Wilbur family, the Ensworth family, the Peckhams and more," Barella said. Most date back to the early-to-mid-1800s, and many can be traced to the old Wilbur Farm. On Friday morning, a tree was cut down within the bounds of the cemetery, and another within 18 inches of a city right-of-way. That's when Scott Wheeler, the city's tree warden, was called in. According to Wheeler, the property owner informed him that the trees were being removed in order to attain an accurate survey of the property.
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The United Veterans Council of Newport County and The American Legion, Newport Post No. 7 announce a Victory Day Ceremony to take place in front of Newport City Hall on Monday, Aug. 13 at noon. As in past years, the Newport Artillery Co., veterans’ organizations of Newport County, clergy, city and legislative officials will participate The public is invited to attend. The featured speaker will be Captain Erik C. Wright, Military Professor, National Security Affairs Department, Naval War College. A container will be available at the ceremony for the deposit of worn, faded or unserviceable U.S. flags. The flags will be retired and properly disposed of at an appropriate flag retirement ceremony to be held at a later date. For more information, contact Matthew J. Davis at 401-808-9989.
The Touro Cemetery, at the corner of Kay Blvd. and Bellevue Ave. which dates back to the late 1600s, will be open Sunday, Aug. 19 from 1 - 4 p.m. as part of the annual activities commemorating the reading of the George Washington letter to the Hebrew Congregation.
George Washington Letter Reading A keynote address delivered by Senator Jack Reed will highlight the 65th annual reading of George Washington’s historic letter “To the Hebrew Congregation in Newport,” Sunday, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. at Touro Synagogue. A reception will be held in Patriots Park immediately following the program. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 8474794 x 207 or visit www.tourosynagogue.org.
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The Newport City Council will host a workshop with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport RI, to discuss proposed bicycle and pedestrian improvements to Memorial Boulevard from Bellevue Avenue to the Middletown Town Line and to Memorial Boulevard West from Thames Street to Bellevue Avenue.
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Conserved Lands Update The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) will present a free public program on its 2012 Conserved Lands Mapping Project on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 5:30 p.m. at the Middletown Town Hall. The presentation is part of the statewide First Annual Land Trust Days (landtrustdays.org). The Land Trust notes that 20.6% of Aquidneck Island’s land area has been conserved, up from about 15% in 2000. Also, in August 2000, ALT had conserved about 500 acres; now it has conserved 2,386.5 acres. Here’s how Aquidneck’s percentage of conserved land compares to other islands: Manhattan (19% conserved), Block Island (34% conserved), Martha’s Vineyard (36% conserved) and Nantucket (45% conserved Other Land Trust Day activities include an ice cream social and hike at Farnham Farm on Prudence Island, Saturday, Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. and a guided walk and rocky shore exploration in Jamestown at Beavertail State Park on Monday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m.
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Rhode Island’s percentage of ‘underemployed’ is the third highest in the country and significantly higher than neighboring Connecticut and Massachusetts according to statistics released by the U.S. Department of Labor. 18.9 percent of the Rhode Island work force is either jobless or working part time while needing to work full time. The Department of Labor lists the state’s unemployment rate at 11.2 percent which is second highest in the country, behind only Nevada. Nevada’s underemployment rate of 22.1 percent is also the country’s highest.
The Redwood Library will host its annual Garden Party on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Michael Walsh Trio will provide musical entertainment, and refreshments will be served. Proceeds will be used to beautify and maintain the Redwood’s grounds. Tickets are $60. Reservations may be made by calling the Circulation Desk, at 847-0292. Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport will host its 6th annual Rock the Docks Lobsterfest also on Sunday, Aug. 26 at the Newport Shipyard. Tickets are $95 per person and reservations should be made by Aug. 22. To attend, call Megan at 401-619-3990.
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Trash Collection Delay In Newport, there will be no trash, recycling or yard waste collection on Monday, Aug. 13, due to the observance of Victory Day. And, all collections for that week will be delayed by one day. As a reminder, yard waste may be put out for collection during the weeks of Aug. 14 and Aug. 27 on the residents’ scheduled collection day. Yard waste will only be collected in brown paper leaf bags or loose in trash barrels labeled “yard waste”. Also, Rhode Island’s new recycling program launched in June. Recycle Together RI allows residents to recycle plastics, paper and other mixed recyclables to be combined into one bin. For more information about the City of Newport residential solid waste and recycling collection program, contact the Clean City Program at 845-5613 or visit www.recycletogetherri.org.
VJ Day Closings On Monday, Aug. 13, Rhode Island will observe Victory Over Japan Day as a holiday. Because it is not recognized as a national holiday, federal offices, including the U.S. Postal Service, will remain open and mail delivered. State and local government offices, including Newport and Middletown city halls, will be closed with the exception of emergency services. Trash and recycling pick up will be delayed one day. Local beaches will remain open, and will charge weekend rates. RIPTA bus services will operate on a holiday schedule. Both the Newport and Middletown public libraries will be closed. Banks will vary; call your local branch to see if they will be open.
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RECENT DEATHS Mary E. Cooney, 96, of Middletown, passed away Aug. 2, 2012 at Village House, Newport. She was the wife of the late William Vincent Cooney. Donations in her memory may be made to the Village House Activities Fund, 70 Harrison Ave., Newport, RI 02840. Lt. Colonel David L. Fink, USAF, Ret., 93 of Middletown, passed away Aug. 7, 2012. He was the husband of Marion Fink. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, Aug. 10 at the R.I. Veterans Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI at 10am. Donations in his memory may be made to the Air Force Aid Society, 241 18th St. South, Suite 202, Arlington, VA 22202. Frances Elizabeth Irons, 92, of Newport passed away Aug. 6, 2012, at her son’s home, surrounded by family. She was the wife of the late James Frederick Irons. All services are private. Donations in her memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 1 Catamore Blvd., East Providence, RI 02914. Frank Kenney, 93, of Newport, passed away Aug. 5 at Roberts Health Centre, North Kingstown, RI. He was the husband of the late Myra Landers Kenney. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and is a lifetime member of United States Professional Tennis Association. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Augustin’s Church Building Fund, 2 Eastnor Rd., Newport, RI 02840. James Allan Martland, 83, passed away Aug. 4, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Lenore (Sheehan) Martland. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. Donations in his memory may be made to Visiting Nurses, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871. Complete obituary notices available for a nominal fee. For more information call 847-7766, ext. 107
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Newport Police Log Newport Fire Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, July 30 to Monday, Aug. 6, the Newport Police Department responded to 714 calls. Of those, 139 were motor vehicle related; there were 89 motor vehicle violations issued and 50 accident reports. They also cited 11 bicycle violations.
The police also responded to 16 incidents of vandalism, 3 suicide calls, 30 noise complaints, 24 animal complaints, and 19 home/ business alarm calls. Police conducted 2 liquor establishment checks, transported 6 prisoners, recorded 8 instances of assisting other police departments and 8 other agencies. 40 private tows were also recorded. (Including: 15- Wellington Resort Parking Lot, 7- Wellington Square Parking Lot, 5- Brick Market) In addition, 41 arrests were made for the following violations: n 6 arrests were made for simple assualt. n 5 arrests were made for possession of open containers of alcohol. n 4 arrests were made vandalism. n 3 arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n 3 arrests were made for outstanding bench warrants. n 2 arrests were made for noise violations. n2 arrests were made for larceny. n 2 arrests were made for possession of drugs with intent to manufacture or deliver. n 2 arrests were made for possession of weapons other than firearms. n 2 arrests were made for sexual assualt 2nd degree. n 2 arrests were made for operat-
ing toy vehicles on roadways. n1 arrest was made for tampering with vehicles. n1 arrest was made for receiving stolen goods. n1 arrest was made for failure to restrain an animal. n1 arrest was made for DUI. n1 arrest was made for breaking and entering. n1 arrest was made for trespassing. n1 arrest was made for driving with a suspended or revoked
Police Department Phone Changes The Newport Police Department is in the process of upgrading their phone system. At the present time individual extension numbers are not in service for the department when using the phone directory system. Routine calls can be made to to records office by dialing 8471306 or 847-1302. All emergency calls can be made by dialing 911 or 847-1212. Individual extensions can still be reached by calling 847-8300 and then dialing the last four digits of the extension. The Criminal Investigations Division can be reached at 847-8300 during the week from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. After these hours calls for this division should be made through the records extensions of 847-1306 or 847-1302.
During the period from Monday, July 30 through Sunday, Aug. 5 the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 180 calls. Of those, 110 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 90 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 1 patient was treated on the scene and 11 patients refused aid once EMS had arrived on-scene. Fire apparatus was used for 180 responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters responded to 80 calls • Station 1 - Engine responded to 70 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road responded to 43 calls • Station 2 - Engine responded to 31 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 5 responded to 48 calls Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 2 - Cooking fires 1 - Barbeque/tar kettle incident 3 - Carbon monoxide incidents 4 - Motor vehicle / pedestrian incidents 2 - Electrical / equipment problems 3 - Response to other communities or agencies 4 - Malicious false calls 9 - Fire alarm system sounding - no fire In the category of fire prevention, the department reviewed plans/ inspected 69 tented events, performed 8 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 17 life safety inspections, and provided 3 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: The Newport Fire Department has responded to 21 cooking fires (contained to the stovetop or oven) this year. Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, dish towels, or curtains — away from your stovetop. Never leave the stove unattended while cooking. Always keep a lid nearby in order to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the oven door closed. Do not hesitate to call 911 from a safe location in the event the cooking fire does not go out right away. —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM
Actor Honored with Film Screening To commemorate the birthday of the late movie star Van Johnson, who was born in Newport on Aug. 25, 1916 and lived here until graduating high school, Discover Newport will host a free movie screening of the 1948 film, “State of the Union,” starring Johnson and Katharine Hepburn on Saturday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Jane Pickens Theatre. Three hundred complimentary tickets to the movie will be available at the Newport Visitor Information Center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily through Aug. 25 or while supplies last.
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People’s Credit Union Awards Scholarships People’s Credit Union recently awarded $4,000 in college scholarships to four local students: Nikoletta Evangelatos of Portsmouth, and Alexandra Tougas of West Kingston. All four winners received the maximum $1,000 scholarship. The students were awarded the People’s 8th Grade Scholarships in the amount of $500 in 2008 with the opportunity to increase the scholarship amount each year of high school. The scholarship was increased by $50 for every final grade that was an A and $25 for every final grade that was a B beginning in the 9th through 12th grade. Evangelatos will be attending Hellenic College. Finn will be studying history at Iona College. Flynn has an undecided major at Fordham University and Tougas will be studying kinesiology at the University of Rhode Island. All four recipients will begin their freshman year at their prospective universities this fall.
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he sun set at 7:59 p.m. on Saturday, the first time in over a month that twilight came before 8 p.m. Our summer is waning. Castle Hill was the scene on Tuesday for Farm Fresh Rhode Island's annual Local Food Fest. The event, which began six years ago with a core group of local growers, has come a long way. This year's event sold out weeks in advance – a note to be mindful of come next season. Castle Hill Inn and its parent Newport Restaurant Group, have made a commitment to featuring local produce, fish, and meats on their menus, as have independent restaurants like Thames Street Kitchen and Tallulah's on Thames. Newport was well represented at Tuesday's soiree. Simmons Farm was also there, as were Newport Vineyards, Aquidneck Honey, and Rhode Island Nurseries, to name a few. All of this brings to mind how important it is to support local agriculture in all its forms. Newport and Aquidneck Island as a whole has been farmed for centuries – well before even the first European colonists settled here. Those who continue to work the land are not only carrying on a age-old tradition, but are also linchpins in our local economy. Savoring that which grows on this island helps us appreciate our place; it roots us in our past and serves to encourage our good stewardship. As we proclaim in this space frequently: We live in a very special place. Groups like Farm Fresh Rhode Island, however, do more than just proclaim it; they celebrate it. This is the time of year when farmers’ markets are at their best. If you haven't done so already, be sure to support our local growers at one of the island's farmers’ markets. The Aquidneck Growers’ Market may be the most prominent on the island with two weekly markets, the first on Wednesdays from 2-6 p.m. on Memorial Boulevard, and 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays at Newport Vineyards on East Main Rd. The Pier 9 Fisherman's Market on Fridays from 2-6 p.m. on Long Wharf is a relative newcomer, as is the Aquidneck Growers and Artisan Market held Tuesdays from 2-6 p.m. at the Newport Elks Lodge just off of Bellevue. And finally, the Aquidneck Grange on East Main Road holds their own market on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m. Stop by one or all, and taste for yourself what Aquidneck has to offer. ……………….. On a political note, Stephen R. Coyne, a former Newport City Council member who narrowly missed out on re-election in 2010, resumed a place behind the dais on Wednesday. He's taking the place of former councilor Stephen C. Waluk, who stepped down last month after being tapped for a position with the state District Court. Coyne's name will not appear on the November ballot, though he had hoped it would. That’s what makes his abbreviated tenure so interesting. We'll be watching Coyne, along with his fellow councilors, intently over the coming weeks and months as election season heats up. If there's an issue you'd like to see discussed in advance of the November election, send your thoughts to us at news@newportthisweek. net, or write to us at 86 Broadway, Newport, R.I., 02840.
OPINION Let's Play 'What If?' Summer parties used to mean relaxed fun. These days, not so much. It's hard to act frolicky when occasional uncertainty gives way to chronic news fatigue. Muddled looks are revealed on even the most attractive of faces. And that's before ice hits the first cocktail glass. Newport, and Rhode Island, have so much prospect. Why is our leadership so banal? It's easy to say these are complex times, filled with unfamiliarity. But that's life. It's tempting to observe a statewide tendency to excessive public generosity. But that's liberalism. And, as I've already stated, clinging to \'93let's party and forget it\'94 may soon require more potent fuel than spirits. There's probably a less self-destructive way to reset our personal role and belief in good governance. It could begin right here, in town. What if we were to agree, in principle, to making a universal commitment? Say--commitment to values oriented decision-making,
rather than coquettishly overlooking political shiftiness and excessive personal gain through public matters. After all values are about prudent resource management. The question (always) is, where and how to begin. What if every one of us agreed, individually, to provide specific service(s) to the community? These would have to add specific and lasting economic value. (Core practice for Newport's current stable of young entrepreneurs!) Each individual would choose their service, and then apply it, solo or alongside an institution, with the objective of working toward personal excellence. Next, what if we acted as fiduciaries to our community? We would have to consider our actions for their potential costs to others and ourselves. Then we would have to act accordingly. It's possible to imagine each of us becoming more considerate with our words, our garbage, and our money. The policeman would want to enforce all
existing ordinances (he doesn't, today); but, we would be okay because we would observe these laws, apologetically paying the fine when we err, rather than gripe, then taunt, a City Councilor. And what if the City Council, for its part, practiced the skill of scenario planning? This is, very simply, looking at the implications of events that might happen, so that one is prepared for similar events when they do. For example, what if Newport's year-round working population was in decline? (It is.) There are lots of questions to be addressed around that, and interesting ones too, filled with vibrant promise. I just thought I'd let you know what I'm thinking about, should you happen to run into me at a party this summer. If, when we make eye contact, you've already drained your cocktail–I understand. Robert Bailey Co-Chair of Newport's Comprehensive Land Use Plan Subcommittee
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If the orange markers delineating the identified property lines are correct, the cleared area of the Wilbur Cemetery may actually exceed the boundaries that the city recognizes on its zoning maps. Wheeler, however, noted that at least one tree - a chokecherry – was on city land, and therefore required proper permission before being taken down. Though at the time Wheeler acknowledged that he wasn't attuned to state regulations pertaining to historic cemeteries, he's since learned that restrictions do apply. According to Rhode Island General Law, digging within 25 feet of a documented historic cemetery, which the Wilbur plot is, is generally prohibited without express permission from local authorities. Specifically, the regulation reads, "No city or town shall permit construction, excavation or other ground disturbing activity within twenty-five feet (25ft) of a recorded historic cemetery except in compliance with the following provisions: (1) The boundaries of the cemetery are adequately documented and there is no reason to believe additional graves exist outside the recorded cemetery and the proposed construction or excavation activity will not damage or destructively alter the historic cemetery through erosion, flooding, filling, or encroachment; or (2) The pro-
posed construction or excavation activity has been reviewed and approved by the city or town." It further stipulates that whenever an unmarked cemetery or human skeletal material is inadvertently located during any construction, excavation, or other ground disturbing activity, the local building official shall be immediately notified along with the state medical examiner and, if appropriate, the Rhode Island historic preservation commission. Barella is asking that the city engineering department require that the new owner (who could not be reached for comment by press time) conduct an archaeological investigation of the cemetery before any further clearing occurs. David McLaughlin, of Clean Ocean Access, also lives in the neighborhood. "This is a tricky piece of land, with the historical cemetery, a paper road, abutting land owners, and input from several departments not limited to engineering, zoning, trees and grounds as well as overarching oversight from the state of Rhode Island," he wrote in an e-mail forwarded to Newport This Week. "Fortunately, most of the neighbors were home on this humid Friday morning and were able to step through the poison ivy and talk to the crew and take action to pre-
serve the rest of the trees. Hopefully, we can preserve the land as well. We’ve seen 6-foot deer roaming this land and I know at its elevation on this side of the watershed that this land is critical for natural filtration – without green space, runoff just rushes to the ocean full of pollution." Even though neighbors succeeded in bringing a halt to the tree removal within the cemetery and along the overgrown section of Wilbur Street, it's still unclear what impact their findings will have on the potential for development of the abutting property. If the uncleared section of Wilbur Street is in fact identified as a viable right of way with no evidence of further grave sites, then the property owner would seem to be well within his rights to proceed with a construction application. However, without any specific plans on file with the city, it's hard to tell exactly what sort of development is being planned. According to Zoning Officer Guy Weston, there have been a few small homes built on similar size lots in recent years, including a compact single-family residence at the corner of Warner Street and Kingston Avenue. Although the existence of the historic cemetery would seem to be problematic, some form of development could still take place.
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CONTRACT CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 “The school committee achieved all of its major goals with the exception of eliminating lifetime health care" –Supt. John Ambrogi proved nearly every provision previously agreed to by the negotiating teams, but did not address the issue of extending lifetime benefits to teachers. “I absolutely think it’s a fair settlement,” Superintendent John H. Ambrogi said. “The school committee achieved all of its major goals with the exception of eliminating lifetime health care…TAN was very firm on trying to maintain lifetime benefits.” Ragosta’s decision will bring $346,743 in immediate savings for the approaching school year, which Ambrogi said will greatly diminish the school’s projected deficit. “This year we settled two collective bargaining agreements with the teachers and Council 94 and we managed to start a new school, so it’s been a good year,” Ambrogi said. School Committee chairman Patrick Kelley, who was recused from the contract negotiating team due to having a family member who is a teacher, noted that while the school department will save over $300,000 this year and the next, there are still issues that need to be addressed down the road. “The arbitrator’s decision is beneficial in the short term for the school committee and the city," he said “What concerns me is that the lifetime benefits were never con-
sidered and should have been.” School Committee member Robert Leary echoed Kelley’s sentiments, saying, “This is a ruling in favor of management – and it’s a signal to the unions that stuff has gotten too far out of hand. But the unfunded liability is still a huge problem. Of 200 teachers, 120 have Light Blue Cross and that costs the city roughly $70 million in the unfunded liability of nearly $140 million.” Teachers Association of Newport president David Koutsogiane could not be reached for comment. The school committee will discuss the arbitrator’s decision, the school budget, and provide an update on the construction process of the Claiborne deB. Pell Elementary School on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. in room 924 of the Newport Area Career and Technical Center at Rogers High School. Key points of the arbitrator's decision are as follows: n Teachers received no salary raise this past school year, but will receive a one percent raise in the 2012-2013 school year, and a two percent increase in salary the following year. n The length of the school day will be extended by half an hour. Currently, Newport schools have one of the shortest school days in the state at six hours. Under the new provision, 15 minutes of teaching time will be added in classrooms, and 15 minutes allotted to teacher preparation time at the beginning of the day, totaling six and half hours. n Newport also has the smallest class sizes in the state, but Rogosta’s decision allows for an increase over the next two years. Currently, kindergarten classes have been capped at 19 stu-
dents; first and second grade were capped at 20; and grades 3-5 at 22 students. By the final year of the contract, class sizes will be maxed at 23 kindergarten students, and first through fifth grade will reach 24 students. Thompson Middle School and Rogers High School classes are currently capped at 25 students. n At the middle school level, a new development committee will be formed to come up with an alternative team model for Thompson. Currently, TMS follows a cluster model, where groups of 92 students share the same four teachers for English, social studies, math, and science. In September, the eighth grade class will have 119 students, which is 27 more than the maximum for one cluster, but not enough to form another. The development committee will include Ambrogi, Teachers Association president Koutsogiane, two teachers, and two administrators. n Teachers will pay more for their health-care costs. Currently, teachers pay 15 percent of their premium and 20 percent if they receive lifetime benefits. Under the new three-year contract, all teachers will pay 20 percent of their health-care premiums and 25 percent if they receive lifetime health benefits. n Another provision dealt with the so-called “buyback” which was the amount of money that teachers receive for not enrolling in the school department’s health plan. A teacher can receive $5,800 for not accepting the family plan, and $2,900 for the single plan. Come Sept. 1, those numbers will be rolled back to $3,000 and $1,500 respectively. The following year, the amount will be capped at $2,500 for families and $1,250 for single coverage.
SWIM TEAM CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 the high school level of competiThe hard work is paying off. The The Barracuda team is relation. “Kids learn how to race here Newport Boys & Girls Club placed tively young, with only a hand… Sarah and I swam for URI in col- 3rd in the RIMA Championship last ful of members currently at high lege, so the only level we know is year. school age, but Michael knows going fast, and we want to pass The Richards told the team to that their names will be appearthat on,” Richards says. watch the swimming events at ing on the team rosters at Rogers, Any sport at the competitive the London Olympic Games. “We Middletown, and Portsmouth high level can cause a strain on parents' definitely put them on task,” Mi- schools. “We’re primarily made up wallets, but Sarah Richards says chael said. “We asked them to look of 11 and 12 year olds…and we the Barracuda team is not set up at how the Olympians swim and hold our kids to a really high level,” like that: “What’s unique about this watch the underwater cameras Michael says. “One of our goals is to program is that it's more afford- to see their forms; to look at how see these boys and girls get to their able. We make it more available to they start and how they turn off freshman year of high school and the kids.” the walls. It’s a chance to see these be great contributors to their swim Kids as young as six and up to great swimmers in action.” team.” high school age meet at the Church Several members on the team To learn more about the BarraSt. facility three nights a week dur- also had the opportunity to meet cuda Swim Team at the Boys & Girls ing the summer session and up to Beisel at the RIMA Championship. Club of Newport County, call 847five nights a week during the win- “She’s as pleasant as she is fast,” Mi- 6927 ext. 25. BIF_NewportThisWeek_Ad_12.qxd:BIF 4/16/12 1:54 Page 1 ter season. chael said. “She’s a great girl.PM ”
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FROM THE GARDEN Eat a Peach, the ‘Angel’ Fruit By Cynthia Gibson These hot and steamy summer months bring out the sugar in peaches that makes them ready for picking. Good, farm-grown, local peaches deserve better than to be swimming in cream or lost in a thick dough, muffin, or crumble. To enjoy a peach at its finest, the less dough used, the better. Eating a peach raw is best, with juice dripping down your chin. Do not miss white peaches. They seem to be even sweeter than yellow peaches. In the famous tale of the “Monkey King in Journey to the West,” eating the peaches in heaven gives one immortality. There is no guarantee of this lovely myth being true, but it does show how revered the peach is in its native China. The Chinese peach of immortality was referred to also as the water honey peach. It is white and almost transparent with a peach blush. One can only buy these peaches at select gourmet markets in this country. Shui Mi Tao is the name of this peach, and it is as difficult to find as the Monkey King’s bit of heaven. It is worth the trip to a farmers’ markets or the pick-your-own farms and farm stands to get some peaches for yourself. Here is a list of farm stands and pick-your-own peach farms in and around Newport County. Rocky Brook Orchard, 997 Wapping Rd., Middletown, 851-7989 Sweet Berry Farm, 915 Mitchell's Lane, Middletown, 847-3912 Young Family Farm, 260 West Main Rd., Little Compton, 635-0110 Walker’s Roadside Stand, 261 West Main Rd., Little Compton, 635-4719 Barden Family Orchard, 56 Elmdale Rd., North Scituate, 934-1413 Avoid supermarket peaches, if possible, at this time of year, as they are hard and will never taste like a warm-from-the-sun pick-yourown peach right from the tree. If you buy peaches at a supermarket that are hard, you can ripen them at home by placing them in a paper
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The Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival celebrates its seventh year on Sept. 21-23. It will feature celebrity chefs Emeril Lagasse and father-daughter duo Jacques and Claudine Pépin, as well as exclusive wines from around the world, and fabulous food from the region’s most-celebrated restaurants and caterers. Sponsored by FOOD & WINE, the Festival takes place in the historic Newport Mansions, Rosecliff, The Elms and Marble House. The festival kicks off with the Wine & Rosecliff Gala, where guests will enjoy vintages uncorked exclusively for the evening alongside delicious food pairings. The activities
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A Father-Son Veterans’ Story By Jack Kelly Tuesday, Aug. 14, will mark the 67th anniversary of the end of World War II and the victory over Japan. Many of the heroes of that time are still among us, and their stories are part of history. Horatio Rogers Jr. of Middletown, known as Ray to his family and friends, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in April, 1943, when he was 17, three weeks shy of his 18th birthday. Rogers was inspired to enlist because of his father’s military service: “My father had gone to France during World War I at the age of 16, looking for adventure. He and his two older brothers were ambulance drivers before the United States entered the war. After the American entry, he wanted to stay in France and serve in the military. Eventually, he was accepted into the first armored unit that the US Army established and became ‘a tanker’ who saw a lot of action. My father was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism, as well as many other decorations. After the war, he attended college and became a lawyer. After the outbreak of World War II, he returned to the US Army in February, 1942. He was commissioned as a captain and assigned to the Military Police’s Provost Marshal Division in Washington, D.C. After all his highly decorated service in World War I, my father felt that he should serve his country again.” The younger Rogers received his training at Parris Island, S.C. and Camp Lejune, N.C. He was eventually assigned to a heavy machine gun platoon, shipped out to the South Pacific, and was assigned to the 2nd Marine Division. On November 20, 1943, Rogers’ unit was part of the invasion of the Gilbert Islands. Rogers related his memories of his unit’s involvement: “While the main force landed at Tarawa, we were sent to another island called Abramama at the end of the island chain. The Japanese resistance was minimal, because they’d sent most of their forces to Tarawa. Once we’d secured the island, my unit’s .50-caliber machine guns were set up as anti-aircraft weapons to protect the airfield
Horatio Rodman Rogers, Capt. US Army and son Ray Rogers, PFC Marine Corps,before deployment. that the Seabees built. The Japanese were making plans for an attempt to take back the Gilberts. They used tactics such as air raid bombings and ships firing from offshore in attempts to pinpoint our forces. Headquarters told us that we were expendable on our island, but we had to prevent any counterattack. Fortunately, the Navy broke up and defeated the invasion fleet in the Mariana Islands’ region.” Rogers had some unique experiences while stationed in the Gilberts, “One day they needed gunners for a Navy PB-4y, Navy designation for a B-24 Liberator patrol bomber, and they chose me and a sergeant to go. Because of my smaller size, I was sent to the twin .50 calibers in the tailgunners’ position. It was just a bubble of Plexiglas, but it gave me a great view. We flew out on our patrol mission and we came within sight of the Japanese naval base at Truk Island, but they didn’t see us and we made it back in one piece.” Rogers’ unit was transferred to the Hawaiian islands for more training and further deployments. He remembers that training, and some of the humor, as if it were yesterday, “They transferred us to Kauai, and we began training with 155 howitzers. They needed bazooka men as part of our unit. They took us out to a range, and everyone was going to get two shots at a cement bunker with a weapons slit in it. Our task was to put the ba-
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zooka rocket through the slit and into the bunker. I got down on one knee and prepared to fire. I pulled the trigger, but nothing happened. There’s a small battery switch that sends an electrical charge to the rocket, but it was malfunctioning. I was starting to wobble from holding my position, and finally the rocket fired. It went straight into the slit opening and exploded. I was the only one who hit on the first try. My second shot literally skipped off the ground and went into the bunker. Needless to say, I became the lead bazooka man for our unit.” Rogers developed a severe case of asthma due to the high volume of volcanic ash and rock particles in the training area and was eventually sent stateside to be treated. A few months later, his unit landed on Iwo Jima without him. Due to his medical condition, Rogers was honorably discharged from the Marines on March 17, 1945. When the war ended that August, he thought about his unit and the young men who had experienced the depths of hell together. Rogers commented on his service, “My Marine Corps experiences were life changing, because I served with men that I never would have met except through my service. They were from every walk of life and we became close friends – men I will never forget.” He continued, “Victory Day should be remembered, because it was a war of good versus evil – freedom versus oppression. Those of us who served are a dwindling number, and soon we’ll be gone.”
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Naval War College President Rear Adm. John N. Christenson will welcome approximately 600 new U.S. and international students from more than 50 countries during the college’s annual convocation ceremony on Monday, Aug. 20.
Preschool Openings The Child Development Center has full-time openings for preschool children ages 3-5 years old. Military and DoD personnel may register their children at the CDC Monday thru Friday from 6:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 401-841-4562.
Ice Cream Social An ice cream social welcoming new military families to Jamestown will be held at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., on Friday, Aug. 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m. For more info, email chica0365@cox.net.
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Island Farmers Market Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Rd., Middletown, 2-6 p.m., 401-441-4317. Newport Gallery Night Evening hours at Newport’s art galleries, 5-8 p.m., 401-848-0550. Playtime in Europe Play croquet and bocce, view art and fashion exhibit, Rough Point 680 Bellevue Ave., 5-7:30 p.m., $5, www.NewportRestoration.org. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $2, 847-0292, RedwoodLibrary.org. Colony House Lecture Author Christine Haverington, of the Middletown Historical Society, will discuss “Images of America: Middletown,” Colony House, Washington Square, 5:30 p.m., free, 401841-8770. Children’s Night The City of Newport’s Children’s Night with Supercool Beans, interactive music and dance, Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., 6 p.m., free, 401-845-5810. Animation Workshop Youth grades 7-12 learn about animation techniques, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 6 p.m., free, 401-423-7280. Outdoor Children’s Theatre Newport Children’s Theatre presents “Alices in Wonderland,” a takeoff on an old classic, outdoors at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 6 p.m., bring blankets and bug spray, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 children, NewportChildrensTheatre.com.
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Song Man/Dance Man A bit of Broadway comes to Newport on Tuesday, Aug. 14 with “Song Man/Dance Man,” starring Jon Peterson. The Broadway actor impersonates legendary song and dance men George Cohan, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Anthony Newly, Sammy David Jr., Bobby Darin and Donald O’Conner in this one-man musical tribute. The show, which has garnered rave reviews across the country, is a benefit performance for the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties and will be held at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $85 general admission and $150 for premium seating. For tickets, call 401-682-2100. Easton’s Beach. Participants should register at the Easton’s Beach Snack Bar at 6:30 p.m., prizes weekly, for more information call 401-847-7766 x105. Summer Comedy Series Comedian Bob Marley performs live at Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Ave., 7:30 p.m., www.NewportComedy.com. newportFILM Documentary “Gregory Crewdson: Brief Encounters,” Newport Art Museum Lawn, 76 Bellevue Ave., sunset, www.NewportFilm.com. RIIFF Screening RI International Film Festival presents “Vinyl,” Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley Rd., 8 p.m., tickets at door, wwwRIFilmFest.org.
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State Pier 9 Farmers Market Fresh lobsters, fish, produce, State Pier, Long Wharf, 2-6 p.m. Outdoor Children’s Theatre 6 p.m. See Thursday, Aug. 9.
Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846-0669. Sunset Music Series Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Mountain’s Leslie West, Rick Derringer and Savoy Brown’s Kim Simmonds in concert, Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Ave., 7 p.m., www.NewportWaterfrontEvents.com. Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 401-849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org. RIIFF Screening RI International Film Festival presents “The World Before Her,” Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley Rd., 8 p.m., tickets at door, wwwRIFilmFest.org. Fort Adams Summer Ghost Hunt Investigate the fort with RI Paranormal Research Group as your guides, 9-midnight, www.FortressofNightmares.com.
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Summer Festivities at the Vanderbilt Grace YOGA ON THE ROOF - EVERY SATURDAY AT 9AM Join our Yoga Session on the roof top in morning sunshine. Condition the body and mind with Asana-Pranayama movements. Please book in advance to guarantee your place and bring your own yoga mat. $15 per one hour Monday Wine and Cheese Tasting Come and join us in the relaxed atmosphere of the bar and sample a selection of local cheeses and wine from the vineyards of New England to complement their delicious flavours. From 6pm, $35 per person
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Newport Tokyo House, 6 Equality Park, Newport Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport The Deli, 66 Broadway, Newport Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport Sunnyside Deli, 12 Broadway, Newport Mudville Pub, 8 West Marlborough Street, Newport Newport Dinner Train, Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Rhumbline, 62 Bridge Street, Newport Pineapples on the Bay, Hyatt Regency, Newport Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames Street, Newport Pier 49, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport Midtown Oyster Bar, 345 Thames Street, Newport The Port Grille & Raw Bar, 359 Thames Street, Newport O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames Street., Newport @ The Deck, 1 Waites Wharf, Newport Sambar, 515 Thames Street., Newport Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames Street., Newport One Bellevue, Hotel Viking, Newport La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. Canfield House, 5 Memorial Blvd., Newport Easton’s Beach Snack Bar, 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport Flo’s Clam Shack, 44 Wave Ave., Middletown Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown
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Sakonnet Greenway Hike Get a sneak peek at the new trail, wear sturdy shoes, Wyatt Rd., Middletown, 9 a.m., register at sdemaio@ailt.org or 849-2799 x14. Growers’ Market Aquidneck Growers’ Market, local produce and products, 909 East Main Rd. (Newport Vineyards), Middletown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., www. AquidneckGrowersMarket.org. Dog Day of Summer Fun-filled morning of canine fun, Frisbee, photos, digging contests, prizes, Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Ln., Middletown, 9-11 a.m., $10 per dog, 401-846-8276 x122, www.PotterLeague.org. Reggae Festival Day-long celebration with full lineup of internationally-recognized reggae bands, Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Ave., free performance outside gates at 10:30 a.m. by The Ravers, gates open at noon, music 12-10 p.m., NewportWaterfrontEvents.com. Watercolor Workshop Natalie Pfanstiehl will lead a watercolor workshop at Watson Farm, 455 North Rd., Jamestown, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., members $25, nonmembers $40, for more info or to register call 401-423-0005. French in Newport Tour Learn about the French soldiers and sailors who lived in Newport during the Revolutionary War and the role they played in the country’s bid for independence, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 1 p.m., 401-841-8770. Long Wharf Concerts The Shops at Long Wharf Summer Series continues with Abbey Rhode, Long Wharf Mall, 1-5 p.m., free.
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“Words into Poetry” Workshop with members of Ocean State Poets, readings, discussion, open mic, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 3-4:30 p.m. Polo Newport vs. Palm Beach for the Lufthansa Cup, Glen Farm, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 5 p.m., www.GlenFarm.com.
Comedy & Wine Enjoy wine and laughter at Newport Vineyards with Boston funnyman Tony V., 909 East Main Rd., Middletown, 6 p.m. wine tasting, 7 p.m. show, $30, call 401-848-5161 for reservations.. Outdoor Children’s Theatre 6 p.m. See Thursday, Aug. 9. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 6 p.m. See Friday, Aug. 10. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Aug. 10. Comedy Hypnosis Show Bruce James at Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., 9 p.m., 18+, www.NewportGrand.com.
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Victory Day From Golden to Gilded Tour Explore the transformation of the city and its people from Newport’s colonial Golden Age to the Gilded Age summer colony on this walking tour, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 10:30 a.m., 401-841-8770. Candlelight Mansion Tour Tour Belcourt Castle by candlelight, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 401-846-0669.
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Soil Testing Bring a soil sample from your garden to receive a basic analysis by URI Master Gardeners at two Middletown locations. Gardeners are also available to answer your gardening questions. Prescott Farm (2009 West Main Rd.), 10 a.m. – noon, and Paradise Park (Prospect Ave. and Paradise Ave.), 12 - 2 p.m., free. Boyd’s Windmill The Paradise School and Boyd’s Wind Grist Mill open for free touring, Paradise Ave. and Prospect Ave., Middletown, 2-4 p.m. Walk for the Children 11th annual benefit for the Drea’s Dream dance therapy program, family event with 2 mile Cliff Walk, children’s activities, performances, SRU, Rodgers Recreation Center, Ochre Point Ave., 2:30 p.m. NIMfest Concert Newport Independent Music Festival summer concert series with the big band sounds of Larry Brown’s Swinglane Orchestra, King Park, Wellington Ave., 3-6 p.m., free. Polo Casual Sunday series with upand-coming players, Glen Farm, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 5 p.m., www.GlenFarm.com. Outdoor Children’s Theatre 6 p.m. See Thursday, Aug. 9. “A Novel Evening” Newport Public Library’s annual fundraiser celebrating inspiration and imagination, 300 Spring St., 6-8:30 p.m., $75, 847-8720 x100.
More Mad Science Hands-one imaginative experiments, PreK–6th grade, at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 3 p.m., public welcome, free, drop in. Mad Science for Children Fun-filled, “edu-taining” performance teaches children how science can help them achieve their dreams, ages 4 and up, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 11 a.m. Aquidneck Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Artisans and growers sell their wares, Elks Lodge front lawn, Bellevue and Pelham St., 2-6 p.m. Job Seekers Workshop Workshop on how to use LinkedIn, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2:30-4 p.m., free, registration required, call 401-847-8720 x208 or sign up at Reference Desk. Imaginarium Interactive performance with Rick Morin’s Rhythm Imaginarium, for children of all ages, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 4 p.m., free, 401-423-7280. Canine Cadet Adventure Dog social at Fort Adams, treats and fun around the campfire, bring chairs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., www. FortAdams.org. Beach Concert The City of Newport’s Family Night features the Dick Lupino Band playing jazz, oldies and Motown sounds, Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., 6 p.m., free, 845-5810.
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Weekend of Coaching Celebrate 19th century coaching Aug. 16-19 at the triennial Weekend of Coaching, hosted by the Preservation Society of Newport County. The event features authentic 19th century coaches drawn by matched and highly-trained teams of horses. The historic coaches will drive through the streets of Newport daily, offering a glimpse of this century-old sporting tradition. A dozen coaching teams are expected to participate. There will be a free driving exhibition on the grounds of The Elms starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, Aug. 18. The formal dinner dance will be held at The Breakers that evening. For more information and complete schedule of events, visit www.NewportMansions.org.
TON Dinner and Concert Series Sweet Berry Farm presents the Elderly Brothers playing music from the 50s and 60s, 915 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown, 6 p.m. Dinner available (call to reserve) 401-8473912, SweetBerryFarmRI.com. Song Man/Dance Man Broadway’s Jon Peterson in a oneman musical performance to benefit the Visiting Nurse Services, Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 7:30 p.m., 401-682-2100.
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Restoration Tour Preservation Society Chief Conservator Jeff Moore highlights preservation of unique interior treatments at the Isaac Bell House, Bellevue Ave. and Perry St., 11 a.m., members $5, non-members $10, www.NewportMansions.org.
Stories and Crafts Story and craft time for K-Grade 4 at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 3:30 p.m., public welcome, free, drop in.
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A Taste of the South at Atlantic Grille By Jonathan Clancy
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It’s not often that you’ll find Alligator Etouffee being served in Newport County, but for Atlantic Grille executive chef Wyatt Reynolds, cooking this savory dish is part of his kitchen repertoire. Reynolds, 26, began cooking with his mother when he was six years old, helping out with Thanksgiving dinners and trying new recipes on his own. His first professional cooking job was at Firebirds, an upscale Southwestern-style restaurant in Memphis, Tenn. In 2011, Reynolds relocated to Rhode Island, where he worked as a sous chef for Fieldstones before stepping into his first leading role at Atlantic Grille this spring. In Memphis, the food was really great. You have okra, collard greens, cornbread on every menu. I’ve tried to take what I learned down there and bring it up here, and try to expand people’s horizons as far as cuisine goes. People can get a taste of southern cooking at Atlantic Grille by checking out our specials. The other week, I did an alligator etouffee, a French Creole dish. We’ve done some Memphis-style dry rub ribs, and baked beans with hot water cornbread, which is kind of like a pancake instead of a muffin. When I have friends over, I like to do a lot of grilling, because it’s very social. If you have a grill going and some music, it brings people together. My favorite cookbook is “The French Laundry Cookbook” by Thomas Keller, who has restaurants in Chicago and California. His cookbooks are very high class, but they are also oriented to stuff you can do at home, and the different cooking techniques from braising to sautéing, broiling, steaming – pretty much every cooking process is in there. The best food experience I’ve ever had was in New Orleans when I was 13 years old and I went to Nola, which is Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant. They had these giant gulf shrimp in this jambalaya type of thing, and there was so much flavor that I hadn’t experienced before, and I remember thinking, “Wow, this is amazing.” There was an open kitchen where you could see the chefs in the tall hats cooking behind the line. I just didn’t know food like that existed. That was a catalyst for me to realize that not only do I enjoy cooking at home with my mom, but also this is something I could do for a career. The strangest thing I’ve eaten is a durian fruit. A guy that used to work for me was from Thailand, and he brought one in. It’s very strange on the outside; there are big spikes on it, when you cut it open, the inside is repulsive, it looks like rotten eggs, kind of smells like it, but when you eat it, it’s actually very sweet.
Chef Wyatt Reynolds brings fresh ideas to the Atlantic Grille’s dinner menu. (Photo by Jonathan Clancy)
Menu Appetizers Stuffed Quahog - $5 Calamari - $10 Entrees Bistro Filet Tips - $18 Easton Point Scallops - $18 Dessert Homemade Brownie Sundae - $8 Bread Pudding A La Mode - $5 add ice cream - $1.50 A food that doesn’t get used enough on American tables is quinoa. It’s a whole grain, and it’s actually a super food, loaded with amino acids, and can be a very good protein supplement for vegans. It came from South America. The Mayans revered it as a food from the gods; I think they even used it as currency at one time. You cook quinoa like rice, but it also absorbs flavors that you put around it. The thing I love about cooking is the ability to create, and also the sense of completion at the end of the day. I think it’s amazing how the kitchen can be like a living, breathing thing. Every day is like a rebirth, and you get to watch it grow up throughout the day, and at the end, everything is all clean and stainless, and the next day it starts all over again. It’s a magical thing. Some famous people I’ve served are Steven Seagal, Marlo Thomas, Shaun White. They’re a lot shorter in real life.
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My most memorable homecooked meal is my mom’s lasagna rolls. She takes the noodle and puts this white sauce in it with spinach, ricotta cheese, and prosciutto. She rolls it up, and stands them up in a pan, pours tomato sauce on top and bakes it. My guilty pleasure is fast food. I try not to eat it at all, but I might go for a quarter-pounder at McDonalds. When I dine out in Newport, Diego’s is one of my favorites. I like the diversity of the flavors that they use. You can tell they are bringing fresh products in. I think they have the best fish tacos on the island. I’m a fish taco freak. I couldn’t cook without a tasting spoon. That is the most important kitchen utensil. You’ve got to know what you’re sending out. If you don’t taste it, it could be too salty, too sweet, it could be wrong. My biggest challenge here has been getting the word out that we’re not just for breakfast, but that we’re putting out good food for the night time as well. The specials are changing on a nightly and weekly basis. We’re using fresh local products. We now carry gluten free pasta, and have some vegetarian options as well.
Cucumber Melon Gazpacho ½ watermelon 2 cucumbers 3 tomatoes 2 sweet bell peppers 1 Spanish onion 2 stalks celery 3 garlic cloves 1 shallot 1 jalapeño 24 oz. tomato juice ½ cup olive oil ¼ cup basil chiffonade ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup red wine vinegar Sugar to taste Salt and pepper to taste Remove seeds from all fruits and vegetables. Puree everything and season to taste. Serve chilled and garnish with basil chiffonade. More flavors will develop the longer the soup sits.
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Live Musical Entertainment Thursday, August 9
Saturday, August 11
Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.
Greenvale Vineyard–Dick Lupino, Karen Frisk, Mike Renzi,1-4 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe Jamestown– Tom Wright & Friends, 8 p.m.
Long Wharf Mall–Abbey Rhode, 1-5 p.m.
Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Name That Tune-DJ Robert Black, 9 p.m.
Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m.
One Pelham East–Green Line Inbound
Newport Blues Cafe–Sugar, 9:30 p.m.
The Fifth Element–DJ Maddog The Port– Charlie Scopoletti, 7-11 p.m
Friday, August 10
Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Mondo Soul, 9 p.m. Norey’s–Milton Music
Billy Goodes–Live music Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Narragansett Cafe Jamestown Mercy Bullets, 9:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–King Friday, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Russ Peterson, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–John Erikson, 4: 30 p.m.; The Ubiquitones, 10 p.m. One Pelham East–Bear Fight The Chanler–Dick Lupino, Mike Renzi, 6-10 p.m. The Fifth Element–The Ghost Tones The Port–Charlie Scopoletti, 8-12 p.m. Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30 p.m.
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O/Brien’s Pub–TBA, 10 p.m. One Pelham East–Rugburn Rhumbline–Joe Parillo, 6:30 p.m. The Fifth Element–The Rhythm Whores
One Pelham East–Dueling Pianos, 6-10 p.m.; Keith Manville, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. St. Paul’s Church–Jazz Sunday, Lois Vaughan Jazz Quartet, 9:45 a.m. The Fifth Element–Alan Bernstein Jazz Quartet The King Park Gazebo–Larry Brown Ochestra, 3-6 p.m. The Port–Charlie Scopoletti., 3-7 p.m.
Monday, August 13 Fastnet–”Blue Monday” Firehouse Theater–Hip Hop Fused with Jazz, 8-9:30 p.m. One Pelham East–Bruce Jacques
Tuesday, August 14 Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m.
The Port–Alger Mitchell, 3-7 p.m.; McMurphy’s, 8-12 p.m.
One Pelham East–Stu from Never in Vegas
Sunday, August 12
The Café–Ubiquitones
Clarke Cooke House–Bobby Ferreira, 11:30 a.m. Fastnet Pub–Traditional Irish Music, 6-10 p.m. Narragansett Cafe Jamestown– Big Cat Blues, 4-7 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–Steel Drum Session, 3-6 p.m.; Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15 Newport Grand Event Center–Grand Karaoke, 8 p.m. Norey’s–Michael Tarbox, 9 p.m. One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Sardella’s–Caribbean Night-Dick Lupino, Shawnn Monteiro, Mike Renzi, 7:30-10 p.m.
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Island Farmers Market Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Rd., Middletown, 2-6 p.m., 401-441-4317.
Movies on the Rocks Free screening of “E.T.” at Ballard Park, quarry meadow off Hazard Rd., 8 p.m., bring blankets and bug spray, www.BallardPark.org.
“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. See Thursday, Aug. 9.
Thursday August 16
Weekend of Coaching Preservation Society hosts celebration of 19th-century coaching with public drives through Newport and events, www.NewportMansions.org for full schedule. Wiggly Worms Storytime Learn all about worms with storytime and crafts, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 11 a.m. Read/Eat/Chat All are invited to discuss “Gilded: How Newport Became America’s Richest Resort,” by Debra Davis, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 12 p.m., members free, nonmembers $5, bring lunch, 401-8488200, NewportArtMuseum.org.
Summer Film Night Free movie screening of “Mirror, Mirror,” Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 6 p.m., 401423-7280. Children’s Night The City of Newport’s Children’s Night with singer Johnny the K, Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., 6 p.m., free, 401-845-5810. Beach Idol 7:30 p.m. See Thursday, Aug. 9. Talent Show Jamestown Community Chorus’s 23rd annual showcase, “Sitting at the Dock of the Bay,” 41 Conanicus Ave., 7:30 p.m., 401-423-1574. Summer Comedy Series Jim Breuer performs at Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Ave., 7:30 p.m., www.NewportComedy.com.
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levue Ave., artist registration 8-10 a.m., art drop off noon-3 pm., artwork preview reception 6-8 p.m. (reception – artists free, members $10, non-members $15), www. NewportArtMuseum.org. Celebration of the Arts Middletown’s annual festival showcasing artisans, performances, music, children’s activities, Paradise Park, corner of Prospect Ave. and Paradise Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Newport Blues and BBQ Festival Day-long celebration with full lineup of nationally-recognized blues bands, Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Ave., free performance outside gates at 10:30 a.m, gates open at noon, music 12-10 p.m., www.NewportWaterfrontEvents.com. Rose Island Clambake Annual classic New England clambake, lighthouse tours, boat transportation, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., rain or shine, advance ticketing, 401-8474242, www.RoseIsland.org.
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Long Wharf Concerts The Shops at Long Wharf Summer Series continues with D’Rafael, Long Wharf Mall, 1-5 p.m., free. Redwood Poets Group Forum for poets who are currently writing and who seek critique, new members welcome, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 1:30 p.m., 401-847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.
Newport Blues and BBQ The Newport Blues & BBQ Festival debuts at the Newport Yachting Center on Saturday, Aug. 18, noon-10 p.m. Enjoy a day filled with soulful riffs and down and dirty ballads by Taj Mahal, John Lee Hooker Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Marcia Ball and Joanne Shaw Taylor. A mouthwatering pig roast with all the trimmings will make this summertime celebration finger-lickin’ wonderful. Heidi Nirk & The Juke will kick the event off early with a free performance outside the gates at 10:30 a.m. Gates open at noon. Flexible general admission allows concert-goers to come and go as they please. Tickets are $45 advance, $55 at gate, www.NewportWaterfontEvents.com.
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Shakespeare at the Vineyards The RI Shakespeare Company performs “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” on the grounds of Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd., Middletown, 7 p.m., bring lawn chairs, $20, 401-848-5161. Bird Ball - “Flap Your Feathers” Roaring Twenties speakeasy-style gala benefit for The Norman Bird Sanctuary, dinner, dancing, auc-
Middletown, 8 a.m., no registration necessary, bring binoculars, 401846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org. Wet Paint Weekend Fundraising art event continues with champagne brunch 10:30 a.m.-noon, silent auction noon-3 p.m., live auction 4-5 p.m., www. NewportArtMuseum.org.
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Boyd’s Windmill The Paradise School and Boyd’s Wind Grist Mill open for free touring, Paradise Ave. and Prospect Ave., Middletown, 2-4 p.m. Annual Cemetery Opening The historic Touro Cemetery will be open for today only, 1-4 p.m. NIMfest Concert Newport Independent Music Festival summer concert series with Comic Book Keith and the Kevin Sullivan Band, King Park, Wellington Ave., 3-6 p.m., free. Special Train Ride Scenic two hour train ride to northern end of Aquidneck Island, photo opportunities, train departs from parking area at Burma Rd. and Green Ln., Middletown, 4 p.m., ocnrr.com. Newport Roller Derby The Old Money Honeys take on the Rocky Point Rollers, Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Ave., 5 p.m., www.NewportWaterfrontEvents.com.
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REEL REPORT Learn to Fish at Family Event By Jack Kelly
“Take Me Fishing Day,” a free, family event sponsored by federal, state, and local wildlife agencies will be held Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. Sarah Lang, volunteer coordinator for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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“Al (Williams) is an avid fisherman who loves to help people with their fishing skills. His stories alone are worth the trip to this event.” – Kim Sullivan in Rhode Island, said, “This is a truly great day for families. Fishing equipment and bait is provided free for all of the participants. As a way of celebrating the 109th anniversary of the National Wildlife Refuge System, we will distribute 109 small-tackle boxes to the first 109 youths who register. Folks will be directed to the best fishing spots on the refuge, and staff and volunteers will be available at those sites to advise the less experienced fishing enthusiasts. We will also provide children’s crafts programs, fish painting and other family-oriented activities.” Al Williams, an employee of the State Hatchery, will lead a surf casting clinic. According to Kim Sullivan, coordinator for the state’s aquatic education program, “Al loves to help people with their fishing skills. He is a generous man who has great stories and tales about fishing in Rhode Island. His stories alone are worth the trip to this event.” Quonny Bait and Tackle has
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The first 109 youths to register for Take Me Fishing Day, Aug. 18 will receive small-tackle boxes to keep.(Photos by Jack Kelly) been a supporter of this event for the past three years. Owner Robin Nash said, “Neil Anthes, who works for the Fish & Wildlife Service, is a customer of mine. He asked me a couple of years ago if I would donate fishing gear and bait to the event. I’m happy to help.” Richard Thieke of Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island said that the group provides financial support to the event for the purchase of gear,
bait and supplies. This year’s event will be Lang’s third Take Me Fishing Day. She said, “Last year, we had beautiful weather, and over 250 people of all ages participated. This is a great opportunity to have children experience the great outdoors and discover the joys of fishing. It gives families a chance to spend valuable time together and connect through a shared, new-found passion.”
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A Clear Path to Service By Pat Blakeley The Rev. Dr. Anita Schell-Lambert, the 18th rector at Emmanuel Church, has always been ahead of her time. Although she recently celebrated 28 years as a priest, the road to service wasn’t always easy. The Lancaster, Pennsylvania, native was very active in the Episcopal Church growing up and knew early on that she wanted to serve, but it wasn’t allowed. Schell-Lambert was a torchbearer even in childhood. At the age of 8, she was responsible for integrating the boys-only choir at her church. She wanted to sing and
The Rev. Dr. Anita Schell-Lambert is the rector at Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., Newport. kept asking why boys and girls couldn’t sing together. They soon did. At 16, she was the first youth to serve on her parish vestry, and she was a soloist with the first American chorus to tour India when she was just 18. The pattern continued. While she was a student at Brown University in 1977, the Episcopal Church ordained the first woman priest and Schell-Lambert’s path became clear. She began seminary right after graduation, earning a Master of Divinity degree from General Theological Seminary in New York and a Doctorate of Ministry from Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Mass. Her first assignment was at Trinity Wall Street in New York. The church was conservative compared to now, she says, and there were many stumbling blocks along the way for women. She had her two children while in seminary and was back to work just days after giving birth. “There wasn’t much accommodation back
then,” she explains, but things have changed. Women now make up 35 percent of the active clergy in the Episcopal Church. Schell-Lambert came to Emmanuel in May 2010. The church’s long history of active community outreach was one of the factors that drew her to Newport. She cites the programs they began years ago for affordable housing, care for the terminally ill, and special needs family support that have been adopted community-wide. Their ongoing hunger services programs, Soup’s On and Neighborhood Breakfast, feed hundreds and are a part of the Christian Action Center meal network. The rector feels it is her duty to make the church vision to “serve our neighbors” a reality. “It’s easy for every church to get caught up in building maintenance,” she explains. “But we need to remain mission-driven.” Emmanuel has a long history as “the people’s church,” beginning in the mid-1880s as a free place to worship - an alternative to churches where members had to pay for their pews. The beautiful Tudor Gothic Revival building that houses the congregation today was a gift of Mrs. John Nicholas Brown, who had it built in memory of her late husband in 1902. The outright gift of the church was an absolute blessing, Schell-Lambert says, because they were able to focus on the needs of the congregation and welcomed everyone. The diversity of the congregation continues today. The rector’s greatest satisfaction comes from “tending to the flock,” with all the joys and struggles associated with family life. “There are wonderful people here doing great things,” she declares, and reflects that her biggest challenge is not having enough hours in the day to accomplish all she is called to do. Schell-Lambert’s message to Newport: Find a spiritual home. “People are hungry,” she notes. “They feed themselves with many things, but you need to feed your soul first. Join us.”
Second in a series on women in the clergy on Aquidneck Island. Of the nearly three dozen churches on the island, seven are headed by women.
Members of St. Augustin church recently commemorated the parish’s 100th anniversary with a special celebration at Ochre Court. (At left), Joan Kelly, Raymond and Mary Chestnut. (At right), Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mahoney.
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Construction of the brick walk at St. Augustin Church will begin in a few weeks. Memorial bricks are available for purchase. Contact Ryan Kirwin at 401-226-1073 or Joe Pratt at 401-862-0964.
The Diocesan Office of Life and Family will offer the Our Lady of Sorrows Bereavement Support Program at St. Lucy’s Church. This support group for adult Catholics provides spiritual comfort and discusses challenges associated with personal loss. The eight-week program will run Thursdays, Sept. 6 – Oct 25, 7– 8:30 p.m., 909 West Main Road, Middletown. For additional information, contact Peter Magnotta, Office of Life and Family at 401-421-7833, x217.
Calvary United Methodist Church, 200 Turner Rd., Middletown, will offer an hour of Zen meditation beginning Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The weekly hour will focus on personal reflection, mediation and prayer. For more information, call 401-847-6181.
Neighborhood Yard and Bake Sale Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., will host a community yard and bake sale on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be children’s activities, including a bouncy house. Tea and pastries will be served in the All Saints Chapel Tea Room at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome and free parking is available. For more information, call 847-0675.
Race for the Island St. Columba’s Chapel will host the second annual Race for the Island on Friday, Aug. 17 at Sail Newport. Rentals will be available for both J22 sailboat and kayak races. J22 skippers need to pre-qualify with Sail Newport, at 401-8498385, prior to race day. The cost for J22 boats is $100 for skippers and up to three crewmembers and includes 3 dinners. Kayaks will also be available to rent for $40 (includes two dinners). Kayakers must be 16 or over to participate without an adult. Racers are invited to register with their own kayaks for $25 (includes two dinners). Proceeds benefit island charities and registration is required by Aug. 16. Gather at Sail Newport at 4:15 p.m. and the race will start at 5 p.m. Cut off date for registration is August 16th. Visit www.StColumbasChapel.org to register.
Youth Band at Channing Channing Memorial Church is gauging interest in starting a band for youth (ages 12 and older) to foster fellowship and music. They are looking for instrumentalists and singers, as well as a young adult with band or musical experience to help with music selection and band arrangement. Contact Kim at kshute1@cox.net or 401-862-8521 for more info.
Song and Spirit St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is celebrating its 13th annual Festival of Song and Spirit, honoring Newport’s music scene. Jazz Candy, with John Monllos and Art Manchester, will perform Aug. 12, and Chuck Ciany will play folk music on Aug. 19. The music begins Sundays at 9:45 a.m. and continues through the 10 a.m. worship service. All are welcome.
Vacation Bible School The Salvation Army, 51 Memorial Blvd., will host Vacation Bible School the week of Aug. 13 – 17 for children ages 5-12. The free program will be held 9 a.m.-12 p.m. daily and includes lessons, games, crafts and snacks. For more info or to sign up, stop in or call 846-3234
Community Meals and Fellowship Area churches and organizations work together to provide nutritious meals in a caring environment for members of community. Upcoming meals include:
Thursday, August 9 7:30 a.m. –MLK Center
Friday, August 10
7:30 a.m. –MLK Center
Heartsong at Emmanuel Emmanuel Church will present “Heartsong, Finding Your Voice,” a workshop on how to build a community by shared sound and silence, led by singer/songwriter Ana Hernandez. The workshop runs Saturday Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12, with the techniques incorporated into the 10 a.m. Sunday service. All are welcome to drop in. Free parking in the Dearborn Street lot. For more information, call 847-0675.
Sunday Services at Third Beach All are welcome to attend outdoor worship services at Middletown’s Third Beach on Sundays at 8 a.m. Gather at the smaller of the two town-owned parking lots (but not the Peabody’s Beach lot). The informal weekly ecumenical services, led by Rev. Amy Alletzhauser of Calvary United Methodist Church, will be held through August. Bring beach chairs and blankets.
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4:30 p.m.-Community Baptist 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.
Sunday, August 12
4 p.m. –Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.
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7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 11:30 a.m. –St. Joseph’s R.C. Broadway & Mann St. 5 p.m.– St. Spyridon Church 390 Thames St.
Tuesday, August 14
7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 4:30 p.m –St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St. (bag meal at door)
Wednesday, Aug. 15 7:30 a.m. –MLK Center
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7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Methodist (with Calvary Methodist Church) 12 Marlborough St.
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If your church, organization or house of worship is holding a special event or has a message to share, send an email to news@newportthisweek.net.
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Try New Types of Exercise By Florence Archambault The word “exercise” conjures up visions of hard work, smelly gyms, sweaty people, and aches and pains, but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are other forms of exercise that are not quite so strenuous and not only aid in physical well being but can ease day-to-day stress. They have Indian, South American, and Oriental names. They can all be found in the winter class schedules resuming soon at our local senior centers. The first, and probably best known, is Tai Chi (pronounced TIEchee). The ancient art of tai chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce the stress of today’s busy lifestyles and improve health. To do Tai Chi, you perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner allowing each to flow into the next keeping your body in constant movement. It was originally developed in China for self defense. We have all seen images of the Chinese performing this art in open parks but it can also be done indoors and alone as well in groups. Some forms of Tai Chi are more fast-paced and strenuous than others, but most forms are gentle for everyone, regardless of age or physical ability. In addition to stress reduction, other benefits include improving balance, flexibility and muscle strength, sleep quality, cardiovascular fitness, energy, endurance, agility, and overall feelings of wellbeing. It may also help reduce anxiety and depression, falls in older adults, high blood pressure, and chronic pain. Another system of healing and energy medicine from China is Qigong (pronounced chee-gung, as in lung). It includes either dynamic or gentle techniques that can be
Tai Chi uses gentle flowing movements to reduce stress and improve health. practiced from standing, seated, or prone postures. It is suitable for young and old. Qigong practice leads to better health and vitality and a tranquil state of mind. There are four major disciplines. Healing Qigong teaches us to control our reactions to stress that can cause hypertension, frustration, or anxiety. Another is External Qi Healing (Wai Qi Zhi Liao), a sophisticated system of health assessment and non-contact treatment. Treatment is generally performed at a distance from the body. Sports Qigong (Wu Gong) is the key to strength, stamina, coordination, speed, flexibility, balance, and resistance to injury. Finally, there is Spiritual Qigong, which leads to self-awareness, tranquility, and harmony with nature. These exercises can improve performance in any sport, including golfing. Next up is Zumba, the new kid on the block. This program is a Latin-inspired dance fitness program created by dancer and choreographer Alberto “Beto” Perez in Colom-
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