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Crossing in the Rain
Anne Viveiros helps children across an intersection near the Cranston-Calvert Elementary School, where she has been shepherding kids across the road at the same spot for 17 years. The first day of the school year in Newport was Wednesday, a day so rainy and gray that it seemed to pull the plug on summer, even though the season’s actual end is still some two weeks away. (Photo by Rob Thorn)
A Newport resident has filed a complaint with federal regulators against a proposal to construct a $200 million wind farm project in the waters off Block Island. Benjamin C. Riggs, a former manufacturing executive who's been an outspoken critic of Deepwater Wind's plans to use the waters off Rhode Island to harness the region's offshore breeze, argues in a complaint filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that the project would be too expensive, increase the cost of energy for mainland ratepayers, and would negatively impact the state's tourism and marine industries. "I'm a sailor, so I believe in wind power," Riggs said. However, he also knows how fickle it can be. "The last time I sailed to Block Island, I had to run
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Middletown City Fire Department Always Ready to Roll Weighs Energy Alternatives By Jack Kelly
A trio of recent emergencies in Newport have focused attention on the fire department, whose members do much more than fight fires. Called to a fatal car accident at Rough Point, an apparent drowning in the harbor, and a fall from the rocks at Forty Steps, the Newport Fire Department rushed to the scene to aid in rescue and recovery. Newport This Week’s Jack Kelly recently spent time observing the day-to-day operation of the department’s Shift Four. He reports here on how the department works and what it does. Deputy Chief Brian Dugan commands Shift Four and the 21 firefighters and officers who make up this unit. Dugan, a native Newporter and Fifth Warder, is a 20-year veteran of the Newport Fire Department who has seen many advances in fire sciences, alarm technology and
medical technology. As the department’s training and education officer, Dugan trains his fellow firefighters on advances in technology. Asked what drew him to become a firefighter, Dugan says that at the age of 6, he saw fire gut his family’s home on Carroll Avenue, and the memory has never left him. “There are no normal days, and there are no routine calls. You can’t plan emergencies,” he says. Most of the calls the Newport Fire Department receives are medical emergencies, including traffic accidents, cardiac events, and falls. The department is trained for many rescue scenarios, including extrication from a vehicle, cliff rescue, water rescue, bridge rescue, and sewer rescue. During the recent sewer work in Newport, the department constructed a Confined Spaces Training Mock-up behind Station #2 on Old Fort Road. Using a $3,000 grant, the department designed a training regimen to simulate the environment inside the city’s network of utility and sewer pipes. If a sewer construction worker became trapped, injured, or overcome, the firefighters would be able to perform a rescue or extinguish a fire safely because of their training and planning. Lt. Paul Ripa Jr., is the department’s Emergency Medical Ser-
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Boots and pants with suspenders are in ready position for when the next alarm sounds. BELOW: The iconic firepole is still used to facilitate fast response. (Photos by Jack Kelly) vices coordinator. He works with the EMTs and paramedics to further their medical knowledge and understanding of new medical equipment. Ripa explained the EMT system within the department: “Of the 88 members of the fire department, 83 are EMT qualified. Six firefighters hold basic EMT status, 68 hold Cardiac EMT status and 9 hold Paramedic status. The NFD holds an A1A License, which means we can provide cardiac care and transport patients. This allows us to check vitals, start oxygen, take a blood glucose count, do an EKG, start an IV, intubate, defibrillate and administer cardiac drugs to save
a patient in the rescue vehicle. We have a new technology available to us now that is called a 12 lead EKG. This allows us to get a better view of the heart and we can see if there are blockages in the heart or other problems that Newport Hospital isn’t equipped for. We can save time and possibly a life by transporting straight to Miriam Hospital’s heart catheterization lab. We are constantly in contact with Newport hospital while we are evaluating and stabilizing the patient in the rescue vehicle.” When asked why a fire engine
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At its regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Middletown Town Council held a public hearing regarding a proposed amendment to its zoning code relating to wind turbines. If the proposal passes, no wind turbine would be permitted in any zoning district, except that building-mounted and towermounted turbines up to 120 feet would be permitted on parcels where the primary use is for a farm. Tim Hetland of Rhode Island Wind Power Inc. spoke against the proposal. “The URI Renewable Energy Siting report covers residential, commercial, industrial, commercial, and solar. They did the work for you. [Middletown is] on our eighth draft since 2006. It seems the town can’t get it right. Now that we’ve taken turbines out of residential, out of business, and put them into farming. You put a cap at 100 feet. At 100 feet, he has to go through special use. At 120 feet, it’s going to cost him $10,000 in environmental impact studies. That doesn’t make sense.” Middletown resident Ray Alexander spoke in opposition to turbines, even on farmland: “I understand the desire to help farmers.
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WIND FARM CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 the motor both ways," he said. That could be seen as a fitting metaphor for the Deepwater project, Riggs says. According to Riggs, the state is running a fool's errand if it's to think that wind energy will help alleviate the need to burn fossil fuels, bring down energy costs, or even reduce its carbon footprint. If it proceeds, the five-turbine, 30-megawatt project is poised to become the first offshore wind development in the country. The project would be used as a precursor to a much larger development further offshore in federal waters. The first phase would provide enough electricity, when operating, to power the whole of Block Island, with excess power generated exported to the mainland through an underwater cable. It would begin supplying power at the price of 24.4 cents per kilowatt hour, with built in annual increases of 3.5 percent. And while promising to alleviate the astronomical electricity costs paid by Block Island residents, mainland ratepayers should expect to pay up three times more than conventional power sources, equating to an immediate increase of two percent over current rates, with further hikes expected. Riggs sees the project as a bad deal for Rhode Island. "Wind is not a good source of energy, it's three-times more expensive, and it's a blight on the landscape," he said. He also argues that the deal reached between Deepwater and National Grid represents a breach of the Commerce Clause by excluding other, more established power companies to bid on the project by granting Deepwater exclusive rights to develop wind farms in state waters. Initially, the state PUC sided with Riggs, rejecting the project in March of 2010 as being cost-prohibitive. But the General Assembly intervened, and amended the law in order to effectively overrule that decision. With new language in place, PUC regulators voted 2-1 to approve the deal, while a challenge in District Court by a pair of manufacturers was also subsequently rejected. However, Riggs argues that the
judge didn't consider the potential violation of the Commerce Clause. Proponents, however, have dismissed Riggs' concerns. Speaking to the Block Island Times, Jeff Grybowski, Chief Administrative Officer of Deepwater Wind, called Riggs’ complaint frivolous. “He has long been a project opponent,” Grybowski told the Times last week. “Based on his complaint, he seems to oppose any energy source that does not pollute our air by burning fossil fuels. We are very confident that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will reject his complaint." Riggs, however, points to a 2011 study conducted in Texas (home to more than 2,300 wind turbines), which showed that rather than reduce carbon emissions, the stress placed on traditional powerplants called on to supplant turbines during times of insufficient wind, can actually increase CO2 emissions. The study, which was conducted by Bentek, a Colorado-based energy analytics firm with ties to the natural gas industry, determined that while wind produces electricity without emissions, when integrated into complex utility systems, its environmental benefits are significantly diminished. Ultimately, it found that wind energy "is not a cost effective means of reducing air emissions." In Texas for example, the study's authors claimed that in 2008 and 2009, wind farms generated more than 1.1 million tons of CO2 than would have been produced by running more stable conventional power plants. Wind advocates have disputed Bentek's findings, arguing that it grossly understates emissions savings by overlooking several key factors. According to a the American Wind Energy Association, the national trade association of America's wind industry, the Bentek report "is directly contradicted by a large body of government data and numerous studies by independent grid operators conclusively showing that the emissions savings of adding wind energy to the grid are substantially larger than had been expected. Bentek's report is filled with a number of salient errors, most notably that the authors
used a method that takes very small snapshots of the power grid in both time and geographic space, and thus overlooks a large share of the emissions savings produced by wind energy." However, a separate study, released this past June by the University of Chicago's Argonne National Laboratory, under the stewardship of the Department of Energy, found similar results. "Wind energy does not reduce carbon dioxide emissions from electricity generation as much as expected due to the need to ramp up fossil fuel plants when the wind is not blowing," the study concluded. The problem is simple: when wind turbines are shut down due to lack of wind or mechanical difficulties, traditional, coal, nuclear, and natural gas plants are brought online. However, ramping up production requires a significant amount of energy. Riggs likens the concept to the efficiencies of driving a car on the highway, versus driving in traffic. According to the Argonne scientist, it’s actually the older technology in the background that hampers wind. “Turning these large plants on and off is inefficient,” explained study author Lauren Valentino. “A certain percentage of the energy goes into just heating up the boilers again.” Power plants are also less efficient when they’re not operating at full capacity. For Riggs, who several years ago would have said that he was in favor of wind technology, the timing and the economics simply don't make sense. "It's not a green versus not-green issue," he said. "Rhode Island's greatest asset is its landscape," Riggs said. "It's like Yosemite or the Grand Canyon, only water." If the project proceeds, he says, one of the state's key economic drivers could be compromised for the sake of an unproven product. According to Riggs, the project would only promise to create a handful of jobs in the state, and turbines that are built in Germany. "There are a lot of answers" to reducing the state's reliance on fossil fuels, Riggs said. "This isn't one of them."
mer mayor's tenure in Providence, which was left in dire economic straits despite Cicilline's assurances otherwise. Cicilline has since apologized for mischaracterizing the financial health of the capital city, while his campaign has dismissed Gemma's claims of voter fraud as outlandish and has labeled them as "fiction." Locally, voters will also be asked to decide the race for House District 73, where the Democrat primary between Zoning Board member Marvin Abney and former state legislator David R. Carlin, Jr., will determine who succeeds Rep. J. Russell Jackson, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Carlin is hoping that his expe-
rience on Smith Hill, where he served from 1981-92, most notably as the senate majority leader, will translate well with voters. Abney, a career military officer, who has run for City Council in the past, says that if elected he would focus on a range of issues, from constituent care to education, the state's financial condition, and veteran's affairs. Other names appearing on the ballot will include Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed, Rep. Peter Martin, and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma, all of whom are running unopposed. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Visit www.elections.ri.gov to locate your polling location.
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Fiddling Through the Wilderness Author Edna Falciglia Panaggio will sign copies of her new book “Fiddling Through the Wilderness” at Spring Street Books, 42 Spring St., on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 1 – 3 p.m. The book chronicles the budding theater career of Panaggio after the end of her 30-year marriage in 1981. The book is also available at Island Books, 575 East Main Rd., Middletown.
Scouts Repaint Cliff Walk Numbers If you ever need to place a distress call from the Cliff Walk, the operator will ask, “Can you tell me what number on the Cliff Walk is nearest to you?” The 3.5-mile coastal trail’s safety numbers have recently been repainted as a community service project by BSA Troop 3 Newport. The city provided the paint, and Troop 3 Newport provided the manpower. The numbers are part of an Eagle Scout leadership project and are 12-inch whitepainted numbers from 1 – 50, starting at Memorial Blvd. and ending where Bellevue Ave. meets Ocean Drive. The numbers were painted in 2002, and then again in 2008. In 2008, the troop created a plan with Scott Wheeler of the Cliff Walk Commission and Captain Peter Kirwin of the Newport Fire Department to locate 50 numbers and place them digitally on a map using GPS technology. These coordinates were then entered by Eagle Scout Sean Gardiner onto the City’s Pictometry map used by 911 operators and first responders.
Forest Farm Open House Forest Farm Assisted Living, Middletown, will be celebrating National Assisted Living Week and their 13th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 2 -4 p.m. The event will include entertainment, program of recognitions, refreshments and tours of the facility. For more information, call Nancy Caswell, Assistant Administrator, 849-1090.
Council Cracks Down on Noise By Tom Shevlin City Council members are poised to take a hard stand against the issue of noise next week as they consider whether to reduce the city’s allowable decibel levels in residential neighborhoods. According to a resolution scheduled to appear on the Wednesday, Sept. 12 meeting, there has been a rise in the number of nuisance properties in the city’s residential neighborhoods. The noise, which has resulted in repeated calls for service to the Newport Police Department and the Zoning Office, stem from what the city defines as “disorderly houses.” According to Section 8.12.100, of the city’s zoning code, “no person shall keep a disorderly house or place of public resort whereby the peace, comfort, or decency of a neighbor is habitually disturbed; or, being the owner of or in control of such premises to intention-
Classic Yacht Regatta City Officials Visit Results Sister City The Museum of Yachting 33rd Annual Classic Yacht Regatta held on Sept. 1-2 had 55 classic sailing vessels participating in the final segment of the third annual North American Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Circuit. Winning in the 12-metre class was American Eagle, helmed by Rick Bready. Winning in the S-class was Osprey, a 1936 Herreshoff owned by Sheldon Whitehouse. Pleione, owned and helmed by Bruce Dyson, took first honors in the Spirit of Tradition class, and Gary Gregory’s Valiant, a 1970 Sparkman & Stephens 64.25’ 12-metre, took top honors in the Classic A Division, as well as bringing home the Panerai Trophy for top performance in the Overall Series. W-class 37’ sloop Race Horse, owned by Donald Tofias, won the Spirit of Tradition class award for the series. Classic B Division Award for the MoY Regatta was won by the 8-metre Fifedesigned Quest, owned by Diane Palm, who also walked away with First Place Overall in the MoY competition winning the coveted Panerai timepiece. Two weeks ago in Nantucket, Toronto-based Quest, a newcomer to the Series, also took home the Opera House Cup’s top honors.
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ally permit them to be so used.” The current maximum permissible sound levels permitted in Residential Zones and Noise Sensitive Areas is 65 dbs during the hours of 7 a.m. and 9:59 p.m., after which time it is reduced to 55 dbs until 6:59 a.m. Councilors are proposing reducing the maximum decibel level to 55 dbs between the hours of 8:59 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. According to the resolution, which was sponsored by Mayor Henry F. Winthrop, and councilors Charles Y. Duncan, Kathryn E. Leonard, Naomi Neville, and Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, reducing the maximum allowable noise level would “greatly contribute to our residents’ peaceful enjoyment of their homes. If the resolution passes, the city administration is expected to be asked to draf the appropriate ordinance amendments and report back for consideration at the council’s Sept.26 meeting.
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City Councilors and members of Newport’s Hospitality Commission are headed overseas this month as part of the city’s Sister City exchange program. Earlier this week, a small delegation, which included Councilors Justin S. McLaughlin and Stephen R. Coyne, Hospitality Commission members Colleen McGrath and Brenda Bachman, plus a pair of high school exchange students, departed for a good-will trip to Imperia, Italy. The biannual trip, which is aimed at strengthening ties between the two maritime cities, was scheduled to coincide with the Velle D’Epoca, a Panerai Classic Yacht Regatta similar to the Museum of Yachting’s annual event which took place in Newport on Labor Day weekend. The delegation is due back on Sept. 10. Meanwhile, a second overseas trip, to Kinsale, Ireland, has also been scheduled for later this month. That trip, slated for Sept. 19-23, will be led by Mayor Henry F. Winthrop. It had initially been planned for earlier in the summer, however it was put on hold after former mayor Stephen C. Waluk announced plans to step down from the council. Newport has six sister cities: Shimoda, Japan; Imperia, Italy; Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada; Skiathos, Greece; Kinsale, Ireland; and Ponta Delgada, Portugal. Trip expenses are subsidized by Discover Newport.
For What It’s Worth A visitor brought in a small bronze of a lamb signed E.B. Parsons and wondered if it had any value. A little research discovered the full name: Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons; born in 1878 and died in 1956. Gorham Foundry cast many of her small figures, mostly animals. Parsons bronzes are quite collectible today with prices starting at a couple of hundred dollars to over a thousand. Ms. R. said that she had purchased it from a shop on Franklin Street about 30 years ago, didn’t remember what she paid for it but thinks that it was under a hundred dollars. She had a good eye and made a wise investment. — Federico Santi, Partner, Drawing Room Antiques (The Drawing Room offers free appraisals by appointment. Call 841-5060 to make an appointment.) Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Federico at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport
Student Wins National Contest Myranda Fuentes, an 11th grade student from Rogers High School was named one of The National WWII Museum’s “Salute to Freedom” award winners on Sept. 5 and will be one of 51 students nationwide to travel to New Orleans to participate in the Grand Opening of the Museum’s new US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center, in January 2013. In advance of her journey to the museum, Fuentes and all the other winners will select and write captions for give images that represent their state’s contributions during WWII. These images, along with a short essay linking the images and emphasizing the state’s role in the war effort, will become part of a special exhibition at the Grand Opening celebration. Her travel costs, hotel stay and meals are covered by the National WWII Museum. She will be among the first visitors to enter the US Freedom Pavilion: Boeing Center.
Local Architect Wins Challenge Marvin Windows and Doors has named James Estes of Estes/Twombly Architect Inc. of Newport as one of its nine winners for the 2012 myMarvin Architect’s Challenge, an annual contest that honors the best in architecture in the United States and beyond. Entries are judged on solution-driven design, classical beauty, innovative use of windows and sustainability. Este’s project, Block Island House, is located on Block Island.
Seafood Book Signing Local fisherwoman Laura Blackwell has written a handbook for cooking a variety of Rhode Island’s seafood. “The Fisherman’s Table” features the salty tricks and tips and recipes of Newport fishermen. On Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Blackwell will host a “Seafood and Signing” book launch at the Newport Storm Brewery, 293 JT Connell Rd. No RSVP necessary. Cost is $15 which includes a signed cookbook, samples of local beer, and bites of some of the cookbook’s recipes. This is a 21+ event. More information can be found at FishermansTable.com.
ServSafe® Classes Offered The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) will offer the two-day ServSafe® Food Safety Manager’s Full Certification class on Tuesday, Sept. 18 and 25 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the United Way, 50 Valley St., Providence. The cost to attend is $180 for RIHA members and $200 for nonmembers, plus a $15.95 processing fee. A ServSafe® Manager’s Food Sanitation Re-certification Class will be offered on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at the United Way. The cost to attend is $65 for RIHA sember and $75 for non-members, plus a $8.95 processing fee. To register, contact RIHA at 401223-1120 or visitrihospitality.org.
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Newport Police Log Newport Fire Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, Aug. 27 to Monday,Sept. 3, the Newport Police Department responded to 861 calls. Of those, 187 were motor vehicle related; there were 146 motor vehicle violations issued and 41 accident reports. They also cited 6 bicycle violations. The police also responded to 20 incidents of vandalism, 50 noise complaints, 1 suicide call, 35 animal complaints, and 24 home/ business alarm calls. Police transported 6 prisoners, recorded 13 instances of assisting other agencies and 7 instantces of assisting other police departments and 21 private tows were recorded. In addition, 52 arrests were made for the following violations: n 5 arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n 5 arrests were made alcohol in an open container. n 5 arrests were made for possession of marijuana. n 5 arrests were made for bench warrants. n 4 arrests were made for possession of alcohol by a minor. n 4 arrests were made for noise disturbances. n 4 arrests were made for DUI. n 3 arrests were made for vandalism. n 3 arrests were made for public urination. n 3 arrests were made for simple assault. n 3 arrests were made for violation of a no-contact order. n 1 arrest was made for driving with a revoked license. n 1 arrest was made for larceny. n 1 arrest was made for obstructing an officer. n 1 arrest was made for a weapon’s violation. n 1 arrest was made for fraudulent checks. n 1 arrest was made for felony assault. n 1 arrest was made for possession of drugs with intent to manufacture or deliver. n 1 arrest was made for using money with false pretenses. n 1 arrest was made for tampering with vehicles.
Weigh in on Gambling The Alliance for a Livable Newport (ALN) will hold a public forum regarding the pros and cons of casino gaming at Newport Grand on Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Community College of RI: Newport County Campus Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program beings at 6:30 p.m. The forum is free and open to the public. For more information, or to submit questions, contact Isabel Griffith at 849-6444 or info@allianceforlivablenewport.org.
Out of the Woods: Healing Lyme Disease Author Katin Makris, a homeopath, will share her healing journey from misdiagnosed Lyme disease. She will discuss her book “Out of the Woods: Healing Lyme Disease” on Monday, Sept. 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. at St. Mark Catholic Church, 60 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. Suggested donation is $5. The talk is hosted by Lyme Newport. For more information contact, Jane Barrows at lymenewport@ gmail.com.
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During the period from Monday, Aug. 27 through Sunday, Sept. 3 the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 136 calls. Of those, 70 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 56 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 1 patient was treated on the scene and 9 patients refused aid once EMS had arrived on-scene. Fire apparatus was used for 136 responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters responded to 55 calls • Station 1 - Engine responded to 48 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road responded to 26 calls • Station 2 - Engine responded to 19 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 5 responded to 46 calls
The monthly meeting of the Photographers’ Guild is Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Newport Art Museum. Vincent Versace will give a presentation titled “Nikon Legend Behind the Lens.” The meeting is open to the public.
Rogers Open House The annual Rogers High School Open House will be held on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The evening will begin in the Auditorium with a brief welcome by the principal. Immediately following, parents/guardians will be encouraged to follow their student’s school year schedule to meet classroom teachers and learn about the academic expectations.
Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 1 - Cooking fire 2 - Vehicle fires 3 - Carbon monoxide incidents 2 - Watercraft rescues 3 - Search for persons in water 1 - Chemical spill 2 - Malicious false calls 10 - Fire alarm system sounding - no fire In the category of fire prevention, the department reviewed plans/ inspected 39 tented events, performed 8 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 20 life safety inspections, and provided 2 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: With the onset of hurricane season and potential power outages, keep in mind that the exhaust from gasoline-powered generators contains high levels of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) that can quickly incapacitate and kill within minutes. Generators should only be used outside, far away from homes. Never run a generator inside a house, basement, garage, shed or near windows or vents to your house or a neighbor’s house. Never refill a generator while it is running or hot. —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM
Ancient Greece in Newport Exhibition curator and Middletown resident Peter C. Yalanis will present the New England debut of “Ancient Olympia, A Panoramic Odyssey” between Sept. 14 – 16 at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, on the corner of Thames and Brewer streets. The double-sided 20’ x 8’ educational display of the birth of international athletic competition (the world’s first Olympic Games), was photographed by Yalanis and panoramic photographer Michael J. Lawton. The photographs, which range from four to eight feet in length, are accompanied by written history of the mythological origins, ancient competitions, training facilities and events of the world’s first Olympic Games. Yalanis will offer tours and educational talks about the history of the ancient Olympics. The exhibit is free and open to the public. On Friday, Sept. 14, hours are from 4 – 8 p.m.; Sept. 15 from noon – 6 p.m.; and Sept. 16 from 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Find the Perfect Pet Are you thinking of adding a new dog or puppy to your home? Whether you’re adopting a dog from a shelter or purchasing one from a breeder, the Potter Pet University September program has the key facts to set up your family and new dog for success. The “Find the Perfect Dog for You” program will be presented by the Potter League’s Director of Behavior and Training Byron Davies on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 6 – 7 p.m. at the Potter League, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. Free and open to the public, Potter Pet U is for humans only, please leave animals at home. Pre-registration is required. Contact Amy Chamard 846-8276 ext. 118.
Boys & Girls Club Open House The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County will host a Day for Kids/ Open House celebration on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the central clubhouse located at 95 Church St. from 1 – 4 p.m. During the event, youth can enjoy the rock wall, free trial swim lessons (must pre-register), family swim, bouncy castle, arts & crafts, face painting, line dancing, and much more. A full schedule is located on the Boys & Girls Club website at bgcnewport.org. Activities and admission are free for all. The event is open to families, members, and non-members who live in Newport County. For more information, contact Cici Dunn at 847-6927 ext. 18 or cdunn@bgcnewport.org.
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ummer came to its unofficial end this past weekend, as Labor Day once again signaled the start of school and the inevitability of fall. On Wednesday, school children from across Aquidneck Island returned to their classrooms for the start of the new year. If all goes as planned, this will be the last First Day of School for the city's neighborhood elementary schools. By June of 2013, administration officials expect the new Claiborne deB. Pell Elementary School to be complete. And by next fall, children enrolled in public schools from across Newport will be welcomed into one single, state-of-the-art building on Dexter Street. The process leading us to this point has been anything but smooth, and even now, if enrollment figures continue to trend upwards, school officials have cautioned that there might not be enough space in the new school to accommodate the city's elementary school population. The numbers bear watching. So too, do the recent rankings by Rhode Island Monthly magazine which scored the state's best high schools. Two years ago, in the same study, Rogers High School ranked 4th of all public high schools in the state. This year, the home of the Vikings came in 31st. And while the number of AP courses offered and teacher-student ratios remained comparable to other communities, other areas weighed on the school's performance. For example, the percentage of students at or above proficiency in 11th Grade math and science was low – just 20 percent and 12 percent, respectively. Reading proficiency was also lower than other communities, coming in at 79 percent. With per-pupil spending topping out at $19,855 (one of the highest in the state), one has to wonder if we're getting our money's worth. By way of comparison, Middletown High School ranked 15th in the state, while spending $13,758 per student with an almost identical teacher-student ratio. Even East Providence, which ranked three spots ahead of Rogers, spent roughly $5,000 less per student each year. And Portsmouth, which ranked fifth in this year's list, spent just $13,050 per student, and was named among a coveted group of schools that provide the "Best bang for the taxpayer's buck." Obviously, comparing school systems is not an apples-to-apples proposition. However, as a community, we should be asking ourselves constantly what we're getting for our money. As we've written about frequently in these pages, there is much to celebrate about Newport's public schools. The ingenuity and determination of our kids is a constant source of inspiration and a credit to those teachers who work so hard to foster a productive school environment. Rankings, polls, "Best Of" awards, and other such media constructs are often flawed and can be highly subjective. But numbers are harder to dispute. As it stands, Newport spends roughly the same amount per student as the nation's most expensive school district – Washington, D.C., and the most per student of any school district in the state other than Central Falls, which spends $19,886 per student. To be clear: we spend more per student than all of Providence's public high schools; more than Cranston East or Cranston West; more than Warwick; and more than Westerly, West Warwick, BristolWarren, and North Kingstown. With the construction of the Pell School soon to be behind us, let's resolve to refocus our efforts on improving our academics, hold our School Committee members accountable over the next two years, and as a community, become more engaged with our children and their education. This week, we feature a story aimed at doing just that. The Aquidneck Island Mentoring (AIM) Program is in search of adults to volunteer an hour a week to become mentors to students in Newport and Middletown schools. By all accounts, this is a program that can make a real difference in our schools, and it deserves our support.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR 'Welcome' Center is Unwelcome Folly at Breakers To the Editor: The Management of the Preservation Society has declared that it intends to build a 4,000 square foot so called “Welcome Center” on the grounds of The Breakers. The Breakers is a National Historic Landmark and has been described as the most important private house in America. The “Welcome Center” should not be built on the grounds of The Breakers. The “Welcome Center” will cost between $3.5 and $5 million and will not increase visitors or income but undoubtedly will increase expense. If the Preservation Society has several million dollars to expend on this folly, the money should be spent on maintenance of The Breakers, which is tattered from overuse, and lack of proper care. The management plans to institute food service in the new building. For years when he was in charge, John Winslow refused to institute food serve because he did not want the Preservation Society to compete with local food providers. He was right. Since The Breakers was completed in 1895, no new building has been constructed on this historic site. The grounds of The Breakers should be protected from this ill-conceived plan. The Breakers is a treasure that belongs to all of Newport, and the City should not permit the present, temporary, management to defile this landmark treasure and should stop the scheme from going forward. My interest in this issue comes from many years as a supporter of the Preservation Society. I was an Overseer, a member of many committees, including The Breakers House Committee, a recipient of the Antiquarian Award and a Chairman of the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust which is, I believe, the largest donor to the Preservation Society. Noreen S. Drexel Newport
OPINION Park Deal is Bad for Newport Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) wants to create “a tribute to Doris Duke”, while DEM now requires a Remedial Action Work Plan due to Hazardous Waste materials onthe Queen Anne Square site. Under former Mayor Waluk, Newport agreed to pay 45% of costs above $175k for remediation, even though this is a private proposal using city land. The stalled project should be permanently halted by the 89% of Newport citizens who are against it. 12 Reasons Newport Must Terminate Queen Anne Square Agreement: 1). The project makes no common sense, Maya Lin’s ill-conceived design was proven a failure in Ohio! 2). Thoughtful persons would never envisage such an inappropriate tribute and force it upon the majority. 3). Waluk’s/NRF agreement gave the City nothing (no $millions which were touted as “a gift to the City”), and in return Waluk gave voting control (2:1) over taxpayer-owned public land worth $8 million. 4). NRF’s shell corp. has no assets; their indemnification means naught. If the agreement were with NRF, Newport would have 83 historic houses and Rough Point for indemnification 5). Waluk bullied a demure City Council, banned questions during hearings held between Thanksgiving and Xmas, changed rules of order midstream, was roundly booed and left City Hall for a State clerkship. 6). To those who still say, “How can Newport turn down a gift of $3.4 million in this economy,” it was never a gift (no sum is mentioned in the agreement), only a promise of a maintenance fund generating too little income to help. 7). Lin’s scheme forever jeopardizes Newport’s potential as a World Heritage Site. Trinity Church and QAS in this Disney-like context will be considered unsuitable forever as a
UNESCO tourism destination. 8). NRF website inaccuracies with Roos’ stating “Doris Duke gifted QAS to the City,” are untrue, it was gifted by Newport Redevelopment Authority (Bill Leys). Untruths in NRF’s CC Resolution 070 remain unchecked, as with deed restriction violations, and such falsehoods abound! 9). The deed stipulates QAS be kept open for public enjoyment “…and no building or structure, temporary or permanent, shall be erected thereon…,” yet NRF proposes building parts with chimney. Where are ethics, when does law rule, can you explain why this project is still on track? 10). At the last QAS public meeting, NRF’s Roos stated they would turn over to the grossly under-funded Maintenance Fund, residual monies after construction. I asked Waluk “to memorialize that offer in the agreement,” but he ignored the only chance for Newport to gain anything from this diabolical proposal. It is now said that the “extra money” is funding a columbarium and other unrelated projects. 11). This unsung project should be terminated by City Council forthwith. Mayor Winthrop should reconsider the CC vote, and rescind it in favor of putting it to a ballot vote in November. 12). Our citizens are against it, the deed is against it, the design abysmal, and opposite to what Duke wanted. It can only be politics and cowtowing to an infinitesimal and mythological cast. This is not the site for a Maya Lin self-promoting installation artwork. It cries out for a real monument, or nothing. Ms. Duke would have thought this concept the work of the devil incarnate, and laughable that anyone would consider it a tribute, especially The NRF Board-for they should be the last ones in favor of this inappropriate fiasco, a stain on their records. Laurence S. Cutler Newport
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AIM Program Seeking Mentors By Meg O’Neil As children return to the classroom for the 2012-13 school year, the Aquidneck Island Mentoring (AIM) Program is looking for adults to volunteer an hour a week as mentors to students in Newport and Middletown schools. Part of the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership, with offices based in Newport, Warwick and Woonsocket, the program strives to increase student success and high school graduation rates by improving a student’s self-esteem, attitude towards school, attendance and academic performance. While the statewide mentoring program has been around since 1990, it was six years ago that AIM arrived in Newport schools, and it has since grown to include roughly 50 volunteer mentors. At the helm of the program is Nichole Lewis, who is based at Cranston-Calvert Elementary School. This year, for the first time, the mentoring services extended to Middletown schools. According to Lewis, mentors for kids in the local school systems are especially important. “We’re such a small community here," she says. "These kids are born and raised here and are the future of the island. Someday, they’ll be running the businesses.” Lewis says that mentors act as an education tool outside of the textbook and classroom setting, allowing students to expand their horizons in ways not always taught in schools. “It’s important to be able to share things with children that can open up their horizons. These
kids live day to day, second to second, and mentors make a huge difference by helping them see a future.” For at least one hour a week, with a year-long commitment, mentors meet with their students on-site at their school, usually during the student’s lunch time. Lewis says that some students who started with the program six years ago are now in high school with the same mentor they had in elementary school. The program tries to match mentors with children at the elementary level, because, according to Lewis, starting with younger students facilitates a lasting foundation of trust that is harder to establish once students transition into high school. Lewis says trust between a mentor and student is key, because one of the main roles of the mentor is to be a “non-biased, non-disciplining ear and a positive role model that gets to expose these kids to things they’ve never seen before. Basically, they get to have the fun without being the parent.” In studies of relationships between mentors and mentees, the results are positive: In a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, after 18 months with mentors, children are 46 percent less likely to use illegal drugs; 27 percent less likely to use alcohol, 37 percent less likely to skip class; and 53 less likely to skip school. Lewis has seen the positive results of mentoring firsthand, and she readily cites success stories of mentors in Newport, specifically
a story of a student with a mentor whose parent died. The student was transferred to another school in order to receive special education benefits. The transition was not an easy one, and the student refused to go to school. When the mentor learned that his student stopped going to school, he changed his work schedule so that he would be able to meet the student during his lunch period. Upon hearing this, the student returned to school so he could spend time with his mentor. “It’s very important that the pair form that bond in the beginning,” Lewis said. “If it’s a good fit, it’s the equivalent of psychotherapy for a kid.” A vital aspect of the mentor/student relationship is matchmaking. According to Lewis, adults and students each fill out a survey form, and the program uses the results to find a good match. The mentoring program recently lost its major source of funding – a $40,000 federal grant that has been cut. “We can’t even apply for the grant anymore,” Lewis says. “I am pretty much running the Newport program for free.” Seeking to raise funds, Lewis has been training for the United Health Care half marathon in October, with all monies raised to go to the mentoring program. Those interested in becoming a mentor to a child in Newport or Middletown should contact Lewis at 732-7700 or nlewis@mentorRI. org. Donations may be made at mentorRI.org.
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WIND FARM CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 It’s no less of an eyesore, it’s no less noise, and it’s no farther away than if it were on a residential lot next to a residential lot,” Alexander said. “I ask that you re-look at that, and if you’re going to have guidelines for turbines, they should apply to everyone. If they’re not going to be allowed in residential areas, they shouldn’t be allowed on farmland.” Councilor Chris Semonelli recalled a visit that he and two other councilors made to a resident of Mitchell Lane to assess the impact of the turbines. “When we left, we heard the noise, and we were convinced they didn’t belong,” Semonelli said. But Councilor Barbara VonVillas said, “Certain councilmen misrepresented what was said by the person they interviewed, and that person felt compelled to clear the air and say what he actually meant in publications.” Also at the meeting, another public hearing was held regarding an amendment to the zoning
code regarding the installation of solar panels. If passed, the amendment would require anyone seeking to install a solar array to acquire a special use permit. Panels would be limited to 12 feet in height with a minimum 25-foot setback from property lines, and site security fencing would be required. Removal of equipment would be required upon decommission. Also, in residential districts, the surface area of the solar panels is not to exceed 25% of lot area, the installation must be surrounded by screening a minimum six feet in height, and electrical connections must be installed underground. One resident expressed his concern that solar arrays may be used to sell power to National Grid, which he adamantly opposed. Councilor Antone Viveiros stated his opinion that, “The energy produced should be first used on the property and any extra to be sold to the power company.” Hetland responded to those
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tions, it "would be prudent to delay final adoption of the ordinance and extend the moratorium." The Planning Board had earlier this summer presented councilors with a comprehensive ordinance review addressing wind turbines and the issues related to their operation. And while it had been adopted on first reading at the council's Aug. 22 meeting, after further discussion, it became clear that there might still be more details to be worked out. Councilors will consider that, and other items at their Wednesday, Sept. 12 meeting.
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A group of veterans and volunteers is seeking to bring the decommissioned US aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy to the former Naval Air Station at Quonset Point as a tourist attraction. The group organized as a foundation 12 years ago, with the original goal of acquiring another decommissioned US aircraft carrier, the Saratoga, for the Quonset Air, Land, and Sea Museum. However, the Department of Defense has since decided not to donate the Saratoga, which has been berthed at the naval base in Newport since 1998. So the foundation shifted gears and set its sights on the Kennedy. Over Labor Day weekend, members of the group set up an information and donation site at the train depot in downtown Newport. The main attraction at the event was the fuselage of a Korean War-era US
Special Olympics Sailors Need Volunteers The Surface Warfare Officers School will host the Rhode Island Special Olympics Sailing Regatta onboard Naval Station Newport the weekend of Sept. 15-16. Many hands are needed to assist with organization and support activities on Friday, Sept. 14 and at the weekend regatta. Volunteers are needed for all days and all shifts. Military, dependents, DoD civilians and retirees are welcome to help. Call 401-841-4967 or e-mail jonathan. hodgson@navy.mil for more information.
Navy/Marine Corps F9F-6 Panther jet fighter aircraft of the same type that Red Sox legend Ted Williams flew during the Korean War. Known as “Teddy Ballgame” or the “Splendid Splinter,” Williams was the last player to hit over .400 for an entire season when he batted .406 during the 1941 season. (As an historical sidelight, Williams’ wingman at the time was John Glenn, who went on to become one of the country’s best-known astronauts.) This vintage aircraft is currently being restored at at Quonset and is one of only two privately owned and displayed F9F-6 Panthers in the world. Bob Albee, a volunteer with the USS Saratoga/USS Kennedy group, said of the restoration of the Panther, “We want to restore it as a tribute to Ted Williams and all the veterans of the Korean War. We hope to have word on the Kennedy soon.”
Naval Station Teen Event The base will host a Youth Sponsorship event on Thursday, Sept. 13 at the Seaview Lanes Bowling Alley in the Recreation Center, Building 656 from 4 to 7 p.m.. This is a great opportunity to meet other youth while enjoying bowling and pizza. Military dependents and DoD employee dependents ages 1418 years old are invited to attend. Information will also be available regarding the Navy Teen Employment Program, upcoming teen training on resume building and interview skills, and the Boys and Girls Club of America Military Mentoring grant. Contact Gina Petrone for more information at 841-2883.
Roger Williams Park Zoo has announced a special Day of Honor on Tuesday, Sept. 9 with free admission for veterans and active duty members of the armed forces, as well as active and retired police officers, firefighters and ambulance personnel and emergency responders. Identification of active or retired status must be shown to receive free admission.
Race to Remember 2012 Naval Station Newport will hold A Race to Remember, a tribute to remember our fallen heroes, on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 a.m. The event is open to all personnel with base access. Both the three-mile run and 1.5-mile walk courses begin at Gym 109 and end at the Weenachasett Bridge. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be available. To register, email christina.savoie@ navy.mil.
NOSC Tour The Newport Officers’ Spouses’ Club will tour the Naval War College Library on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m. Members are welcome to tour, shop at the Ship’s Bell, and gather for lunch at the Officers’ Club. Register at www. NewportOSC.org.
Navy Ball Tickets on Sale Naval Station Newport’s Navy Birthday Ball will be held at the Officers’ Club on Friday, Oct. 6, from 6 p.m. to midnight. All hands are invited to celebrate the 237th anniversary of the birth of the U.S. Navy with a festive evening of dinner, dancing and music. The Honorable Juan M. Garcia III, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, is the scheduled guest speaker. Tickets are available at the MWR ITT Office or from command representatives. For more information, contact coordinator MA1 (SW) Alicia Rodriguez at navyballcoordinator12@gmail.com.
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Towards ‘Sustainable’ Building By Ross Sinclair Cann Because of the emphasis today on making buildings as energy-efficient as possible, the American Institute of Architects has issued the "2030 Challenge" to its members to design all new buildings to be “carbon neutral” by the year 2030. Many architects are rising to that challenge by utilizing new technologies. Many of these technologies can adapted for use by homeowners, who may also be able to take advantage of government programs to help cover the cost of implementing new energy-efficient systems in their homes. Here are some examples: If your old furnace is in need of repair, consider putting in a highefficiency condensing boiler. These can be as much as 97% efficient, making them both cheaper and cleaner to run than other boilers. There are also geo-thermal heat pumps, which use the latent heat already existing in the ground beneath your house to both heat and cool, rather than getting that energy from petroleum products.
Always use high-quality materials and energy-efficient appliances. Look for the "Energy Star" label when you are upgrading an appliance, and ask about the maintenance requirements. The less frequently a product needs to be replaced, the less energy is used in making new products and disposing of old ones. Perhaps the best way to be more energy-efficient is to live in an urban area such as Newport where homes and businesses are in close proximity. Newport’s early settlers understood this principle, and they built their compact houses close to stores and workplaces. Making the center of the city a more attractive place to live is the topic of a Washington Square Community Charrette, planned for Oct. 19 and 20. Newport citizens will have the opportunity to share ideas on how to improve Washington Square, the traditional civic and commercial center of the city. All are welcome. Register by email to WashingtonSqRoots@gmail.com.
This 1878 bird’s-eye view of the center of Newport shows how early settlers built their houses and places of business close together. Today, many architects are promoting the same sort of building practice, because it reduces the amount of energy wasted on long commutes by car.
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 accompanies a rescue call, Ripa said, “That is for manpower in case the rescue crew needs help lifting the patient, giving aid, clearing furniture out of the path of egress, dealing with family or friends, or one of many unforeseen or unplanned scenarios. If they are not needed, they can be sent back to the station. It is always better to be prepared than to be caught shorthanded with a severely ill or injured patient.” Asked why an engine or ladder truck will sometimes show up first at a rescue call instead of the rescue vehicle itself, Ripa said, “In those cases, the two rescue vehicles are committed to other calls and are unavailable. Because there are EMTs on the fire apparatus, and the engines carry all the same equipment as the rescue vehicles, they are dispatched to assist callers. The firefighters on scene can do everything but transport to the hospital, and in a crucial situation, it is better to deal with the medical issue while the rescue is en route.” Look for more of this inside look at the fire department in upcoming issues of Newport This Week.
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Newport firefighters’ schedule consists of two day shifts of 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and two night shifts of 6 p.m.-8 a.m., followed by a four-day break. Each shift mans the three operational fire stations in the city and is commanded by a Deputy Chief at Headquarters Station #1, on Marlborough St. The shift operations at Station #1 are commanded by a Captain. Station #2 on Old Fort Rd. is also commanded by a Captain, and Station #5 on Touro St. is overseen by a Lieutenant. Currently, the department has four shifts consisting of two shifts of 21 firefighters and 2 shifts of 20 firefighters. The minimum number of firefighters per shift is 19. The City of Newport is divided into two zones with Memorial Boulevard as the line of demarcation. Station #1 is responsible for the area north of the line, and Station #2 has responsibility south of the line. Station #5 overlaps both zones in the center in order to provide manpower coverage and fast response time. However, a major incident may require fire apparatus from another zone to be called in. Here is a list of the equipment: 3 Engines 2 Back up engines 2 Ladder trucks 2 Primary rescue box trucks 1 Rescue back up 2 SUVs, 2 sedans 2 Jet skis for water rescue 1 Motor boat 1 Medical rescue boat 88 Firefighters 0 Dalmations
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Island Farmers Market Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Rd., Middletown, 2-6 p.m., 401-441-4317. “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. Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 5 p.m., free. Job Seekers Workshop Four-week series begins with advice on job searching, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 6 p.m., free, registration required, call 401-846-1573.
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September 7 Secret Garden Tours Visit private gardens off Bellevue Ave. and Ocean Drive, proceeds benefit arts education in area public schools. Start at Kingscote, 253 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m.-5p.m., www. SecretGardenTours.org.
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State Pier 9 Farmers Market Fresh lobsters, fish, produce, State Pier, Long Wharf, 2-6 p.m. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846-0669. Screening at Sachuest View the Planet Earth series “Ocean Deep,” Forests,” on the complexity of the oceans’ food chain. Sachuest Point Visitors Center, Middletown. 6:30 p.m., free. newportFILM Screening of “Chasing Ice,” James Balog’s documentary on the loss of polar ice. Rose Island, free ferry service departs 128 Long Wharf at 6:10 and 6:50 p.m., film begins
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The Newport Restoration Foundation hosts the 4th annual evening of canine couture on Thursday, Sept. 13, 5-7:30 p.m. at Rough Point. Inspired by Doris Duke’s love for dogs, this year’s show features dogs and their human companions in fashions from around the world. Learn about international dog breeds, see a dog training demo, and participate in a raffle for a Bellevue Ave. shopping spree to benefit the NRF and the Potter League for Animals. Admission is $10 and children under 5 are free. All well behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. NewportRestoration.org.
at sunset (approx 7:15), $5, www. newportFILM.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.
Saturday September 8
TAM Walk Four-mile fundraising walk around the streets of Newport to benefit Turning Around Ministries, begin at Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., 8 a.m., registration $10, 401846-8264. 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. Secret Garden Tours 10 a.m-5 p.m. See Friday, Sept. 7 for details.
SUP Cup 3rd annual Newport Stand Up Paddleboard Cup races, 10 a.m., registration begins at 8 a.m., 3-mile and 6-mile courses, www.NewportSupCup.coastalurge.com. Long Wharf Concerts The Shops at Long Wharf Summer Series continues with Carlos V’Ramos, Long Wharf Mall, 1-5 p.m., free. Cancer Awareness Dr. Doreen Wiggins will present “Know Cancer: Don’t Fear It, Learn About It, and Live,” Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 1 p.m., drop in, 401-847-8720. “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 ProAm competition, Glen Farm, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 4 p.m., www.GlenFarm.com.
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Summer Festivities at the Vanderbilt Grace Yoga on the Roof - Each 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 Tuesday Cigar Night Join us at the Rooftop Lounge and choose your favourite cigar and enjoy with a glass of cognac or for the ladies a chilled glass of Pink champagne. From 7pm.
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Newport Tokyo House, 6 Equality Park, Newport Other Area Restaurants Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport & Dining Options Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport Not Within Map Area Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport The Deli, 66 Broadway, Newport Safari Room - OceanCliff Hotel Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport 65 Ridge Rd., Newport Sunnyside Deli, 12 Broadway, Newport Newport Grand Mudville Pub, 8 West Marlborough St., Newport 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., Newport Newport Dinner Train, Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport Batik Garden Imperial Buffet Pineapples on the Bay, Hyatt Regency, Newport 11 East Main Rd., Middletown Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames St., Newport Coddington Brewing Company Pier 49, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport 210 Coddington Highway, Middletown The Port Grille & Raw Bar, 359 Thames St., Newport International House of Pancakes O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport 159 W. Main Rd., Middletown @ The Deck, 1 Waites Wharf, Newport Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport Mama Leone’s One Bellevue, Hotel Viking, Newport 150 Connell Hwy., Newport Genie’s Lounge, 94 William St., Newport Rhea’s Inn & Restaurant La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. 120 West Main Rd., Middletown Canfield House, 5 Memorial Blvd., Newport Bay Voyage Easton’s Beach Snack Bar, 175 Memorial Blvd., Newport Inn & Restaurant Flo’s Clam Shack, 44 Wave Ave., Middletown 150 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown
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DINNER & A MOVIE Moonshine and Menace in ‘Lawless’ By Patricia Lacouture
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One of the less genteel aspects of Newport’s history is that during Prohibition, the city’s seacoast provided the perfect locale for running the contraband liquor known as moonshine. The backcountry of Virginia was another hotbed for moonshine, and the film “Lawless” tells of a band of brothers named Bondurant, who operated a distillery deep in the wooded hills. Their story is told in the 1908 fact-based novel, “The Wettest Colony in the World,” by Matt Bondurant, grandson and great-nephew of the infamous Bondurants. The film’s action takes place in Franklin County, Virginia, but it was filmed primarily in Georgia. John Hillcoat, known for another tale about rebellious dudes, “The Proposition,” directed the film, which features a stellar cast, beautiful moody cinematography and unfortunately, a less than compelling story. The brothers Bondurant, as portrayed by Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jason Clark, are two-parts tough and one-part false bravado. Hardy plays the mythic Forrest, Clark as the rough and ready second in command, and LeBeouf, with his boyish good looks, is the timid youngest brother, Jack, who dares to fall in love with a preacher’s daughter named Bertha (Mia
Shia LaBeouf and Mia Wasikowska in “Lawless.” Wasikowska), who glows under his attentions. The wonderful Jessica Chastain plays an exotic dancer from Chicago who seeks solace in rural Virginia. She quickly becomes the love interest for Forrest, whose rough and rugged ways belie a passionate heart. Forrest is a philosopher of sorts, who makes elaborate statements on what makes a man a man: “It is the distance he is prepared to go.” The boys have a flourishing business until a crooked special deputy named Charlie Rakes (Guy Pearce) interferes. Rakes is a bad guy with attitude, who wears gloves to perform his many dirty deeds and enjoys the company of women for hire. Of the role, Pearce has been
By Jonathan Clancy Looking for comfort food and some authentic Newport history, my cohorts and I ducked into the Black Pearl on a stormy afternoon to enjoy one of Newport’s oldest traditions, a Pearl Burger. While the Pearl is better known for its fine dining, and white-tie ambiance, there is nothing wrong with ordering something as simple as a burger and fries. On this particular afternoon, we even sat in the Commodore’s Room. One of my companions had decided before we even looked at the menu that she was going to have a cup of clam chowder ($5.50), so of course I decided that I would try some when it came. Another member of the group went right to the dessert menu, eying a slice of chocolate pecan pie ($9), while I
The Black Pearl Bannister’s Wharf 846-5264 blackpearlnewport.com contemplated something to drink. Wine with a burger didn’t quite sound appealing, so I chose Blanton’s Original Single Barrel Bourbon ($11.50). The oldest single-barrel bourbon, Blanton’s is 140 proof, which leaves it pretty tight. As with most high-proof brown liquors, I usually add just a few drops of water to it, which causes a chemical reaction releasing the flavors that have been so carefully extracted from barrel-aging. The chowder arrived, and it was chock full of clams, plus a mod-
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quoted as saying: “I always look at films as real stories with real people in real situations. That’s why I struggle with the whole notion of calling someone the ‘good guy’ or the ‘bad guy,’ because I think that we all have the potential to do good things and to do bad things.” There’s plenty of menace and mayhem in “Lawless,” but aside from its shootouts and gritty atmosphere, it feels flat, and is not helped by its slow-paced plot.
Grilled, House-Smoked 14oz. Pork Chop with a Rosemary-Honey Jus, a Red Pepper Cole Slaw, and Sweet Potato Fritters LIVE JAZZ with Lois Vaughan Fri. & Sat. 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Dinner 5:00 pm Tuesday thru Sunday & Sunday Brunch 10 am -2 pm
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est amount of potatoes with a bit of fresh dill. The broth was creamy and buttery, pairing well with the vanilla note in the bourbon. Pearl Burgers ($10.50 plus $1 for each topping) are served on a soft golden yellow onion roll with crispy small-cut fries. I chose chili, American cheese, and fried onions as toppings for mine, cooked medium-rare. The chili was served on the side in a ramekin. The chocolate pecan pie was served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A candy-like chocolate pecan topping yielded to a gooey, sugary center and flaky crust. Delicious! Between the familiar pub-style fare, forest green walls, glossy black trim, nautical prints, the rainy day, and definitely some help from the bourbon, I felt like I was sailing away on an adventure. The Pearl is definitely worth the trip! Jonathan Clancy, of Middletown, has an affinity for quality food, craft beer, fine wine, and dark spirits. He has over ten years experience in the beverage industry, and spends his free time training at Two Swords Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, surfing, and playing the bass.
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Murder at the Museum Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “Sink or Swim,” an interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 5:30 p.m., NewportArtMuseum.org. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 6 p.m. See Friday, Sept. 7. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Sept. 7.
Sunday September 9
Secret Garden Tours 10 a.m-5 p.m. See Friday, Sept. 7. Watercolor Workshop Historic Watson Farm in Jamestown will host a day-long watercolor workshop featuring artist Natalie Pfanstiehl, 455 North Rd., 9:30-3 p.m., $40, bring materials, 401-423-0005. Newport Hospital 5K Newport Hospital hosts 5K run/ walk and children’s fun run, YMCA, Valley Road, Middletown, 5K at 10 a.m., free kids under 12 fun run at 9:30 a.m., 401-339-7589, register at www.NewportHospitalRun.com. Picnic in Paradise Family fun at Paradise Park, 132 Prospect Avenue, Middletown, 12-4 p.m., music, windmill tours, 401-849-1870, www.MiddletownHistory.org. Free Screening “Gandhi” will screen for free at the Jane Pickens Theater, sponsored by St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Washington Square, 12:30 p.m.,
free popcorn, canned good donations requested for the MLKCC food pantry. Sunday Matinee “Hunger Games” at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 2 p.m., free, 401-423-7280. NIMfest Concert Newport Independent Music Festival summer concert series with Abbey Rhode, a Beatles tribute band, King Park, Wellington Ave., 3-6 p.m., free. Waterfront Inspection Cruise Friends of the Waterfront host 31st annual cruise on Majestic, departs Bowen’s Wharf at 4:45 p.m., advance ticketing at www.NewportWaterfront.org.
Monday September 10
Candlelight Mansion Tour Tour Belcourt Castle by candlelight, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 401-846-0669. Job Seekers Workshop Advice on cover letters, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 6 p.m., free, registration required, call 401-846-1573.
Tuesday September 11
Pre-K Storytime Storytime for preschoolers at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10:30 a.m., public welcome, free, drop in.
GANDHI FREE SHOWING OF
Book Chat Tuesday Book Group will discuss “Turn of Mind,” by Alice LaPlante, free and open to the public, read the book and be ready to participate, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 1 p.m., 401-847-8720.
Sunday, Sept 9th 12:30PM
Aquidneck Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market Artisans and growers sell their wares, Elks Lodge front lawn, Bellevue and Pelham St., 2-6 p.m.
Free showing at Jane Pickens
Teen Craft at Portsmouth Library Make duct tape bookcovers, bring a book, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 7 p.m., 401-683-9457 or porlibteen@ gmail.com. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 401-619-1388.
Wednesday September 12
Book Chats All welcome for weekly book discussions at Harbor House, 111 Washington St., 11 a.m., sponsored by Newport Public Library.
Please bring a canned good food donation for the local food pantries
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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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You run. Charities win. Register now. 2012 CVS Caremark Downtown 5k Sunday, September 16 Providence, Rhode Island Compete with runners and walkers of all ages. The CVS Caremark Downtown 5k benefits local charities. Special race segments include the Tufts Health Plan High School Inspirational 3k, the All Kids Can Run/Walk and 21 youth races. 8:00am - Youth Races Begin 9:28am - “All Kids Can” 200M Run/Walk for Children of All Abilities 11:15am - CVS Caremark Downtown 5k 12:15pm - Tufts Health Plan High School Inspirational 3k
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Thursday, September 6
Saturday, September 8
Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.
Greenvale Vineyard–Trish Adams, Mike Renzi, Dave Zinno,1-4 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe Jamestown– Toni Lynn Washington Band, 8-11 p.m.
Long Wharf Mall–Carlos V’ Ramos, 1-5 p.m.
Newport Blues Cafe–Darik & The Funbags, 9:30 p.m.
Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m.
O’Brien’s Pub–Steel Drum Session, 3-6 p.m.; Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe Jamestown– Dave Howard, Neal Vitullo & the Vipers, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
One Pelham East–Keith Manville, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Name That Tune-DJ Robert Black, 9 p.m. The Fifth Element–DJ Maddog
Featuring Our September Special
The Port– Pat Cottrell, 7-11 p.m.
Choice 16 oz. New York Strip Steak with Hand-Cut Frites and Garlic Aioli For $20 Available Wed. & Thurs. 12pm - 8pm
Friday, September 7 Billy Goodes–Live music Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Narragansett Cafe Jamestown The Mistics, 9:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Rough N Ready Band, 9 p.m.
Sunday Brunch 11:30am - 3:00pm Open Wednesday-Sunday for Lunch & Dinner
O’Brien’s Pub–John Erikson, 4: 30 p.m.; Rhythm Wh*r*s, 10 p.m. One Pelham East–Bear Fight The Chanler–Dick Lupino, Dan Morett, Sonny Paris, 6-10 p.m.
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The Fifth Element–The Ghost Tones The Port–DJ Curfew, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30 p.m.
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Newport Blues Cafe–World Premier Band, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Triad, 9 p.m. O/Brien’s Pub–TBA, 10 p.m. One Pelham East–Rusty, 3-7 p.m.; Fast Times, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Rhumbline–Joe Parillo, 6:30 p.m. The Fifth Element–Honky Tonk Knights
Land Trust Trolley Tour Aquidneck Land Trust hosts free trolley tour of past, present and future of conservation efforts on Aquidneck Island, led by executive director Ted Clement, departs from 790 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown, 5 p.m., reservations required, 401849-2799 ext. 19. Candlelight Mansion Tour Tour Belcourt Castle by candlelight, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 401-846-0669. Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 401-619-1388.
Thursday September 13
Newport International Boat Show 42nd annual boat show featuring sailboats, powerboats, products and services, America’s Cup Ave., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., www.NewportWaterfrontEvents.com
The Fifth Element–Doug Wooverton & Friends The King Park Gazebo–Abbey Rhode, 3-6 p.m. The Port–Pat Cottrell, 2-6 p.m.
Monday, September 10 Fastnet–”Blue Monday” One Pelham East–Bruce Jacques
Tuesday, September 11
The Port–Alger Mitchell, 3-7 p.m.; The Murphy’s, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 9
Wednesday, September 12
One Pelham East–The Melodians
Billy Goodes–Fran Curley Jazz Explosion, 4-7 p.m.
Newport Grand Event Center–Grand Karaoke, 8 p.m.
Clarke Cooke House–Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Norey’s–Milton and Jeff Eyrich
Fastnet Pub–Traditional Irish Music, 6-10 p.m.
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media, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 3:30 p.m., registration required, 401- 846-1573
Narragansett Cafe Jamestown– Robin Soares & Friends Blues, 4-7 p.m.
One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Sardella’s–Denise DeCaro, Mike Renzi, Tom Pasquerelli, 7:30-10 p.m.
Spotlight on Music
Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents Frank Gryzb on “Rhode Island’s Civil War Hospital: Life and Death at Portsmouth Grove 18621865,” examining the development and operation of the Civil War hospital located in Portsmouth, Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 401-841-2101. 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. Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Thursday, Sept. 6. “Doggy” Fashion Show The fourth annual Fashion Show of Canine Couture at Rough Point, leashed dogs welcome, doors open at 5 p.m., show at 6 p.m., $10, 401-846-4152, www.NewportRestoration.org.
Jeff Eyrich at Norey’s Jeff Eyrich is not only the bassist and producer of the vocal jazzpop group Dave’s True Story; he is also the director of the band’s record label, BePop Records. He’s ready to bring his upright bass to Norey’s on Broadway on Sept. 12 with guest Milton and Sept. 19 with March Berger. The New York Times describes Eyrich, saying, “He has the pitch and rhythm to carry the day; and his sophisticated lyrics keep listeners coming back for more.” No cover and the music starts at 9 p.m.
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SENIOR SAVVY New Season of Classes Starting By Florence Archambault School bells are ringing all over Aquidneck Island, but not just in the schools. The local senior centers are announcing their fall classes as well. In addition to its regular activities, the Middletown Senior Center is offering some new classes. They include Reiki stress reduction and a photography class taught by Karen Johnson. Two new craft classes include “Make Cards with Karen” on fashioning handcrafted greeting cards, and a class in “Creating Design Boxes from Greeting Cards” by Louise Kuschnek. On Sept. 21, the Center will hold its end-of-summer party featuring the auction of a hand-made quilt. Contact the Center for details. Bayada Home Health Center will host a Senior Health Expo on Sept. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center. A free lunch is included, and the public is invited. Reservations are required. You may make them by calling the center. The Portsmouth Senior Center is also offering its regular classes, which include computer lab, art, and line dancing. They have added free classes in all forms of needlework to be held on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. You must bring your own supplies. They also would like you to
call and tell them which day you wish to attend. The Portsmouth Center has two fundraisers coming up. They will hold their Autumn Dinner Dance on Sept. 15. A dinner of baked stuffed chicken will be served between 6 and 7 p.m. with dancing to follow from 7 - 10:30 p.m. Music will be provided by JES We Three. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Center. On Sunday Sept. 30, the Island Senior Chorus, comprised of members of the Center, will present a concert at 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Center. Tickets are $10. Children under 12 are $5. In Newport at the Edward King House Senior Center, fall classes will begin on Sept. 17. They include the usual exercise disciplines along with several art classes including Painting Techniques, Drawing and Painting, Oil Painting/Multi Media, and Mindful Drawing. Most classes are $35. The Family History Writing class on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. is free, but registration is required. Other activities include bingo every Wednesday starting Sept. 5 and Book Chats with Mary O’NeillBarrett from the Newport Public Library on Mondays at 11 a.m. Come and spend a relaxing hour discussing books you have read. The Center is looking for partic-
ipants in the King House Singers. Here is something for you if you like to sing. The Chorus, under the direction of Kristine Lanjello, will resume on Friday, Sept. 21 at 10:45 a.m. in the ballroom. Many health programs are also being offered. All of these are detailed in the September newsletter, which you can receive by joining the center if you don’t already belong. There is something for everyone at these three locations. Sign up, and take advantage of these opportunities to keep that gray matter working, or just to have some fun.
SVF Lecture Swiss Village Farm presents Dr. George Saperstein on “Successful Marketing & Branding of Local Livestock Products,” 152 Harrison Ave., 7 p.m., reservations required, 401-848-7229 x10.
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Saturday September 15
Star Bike Ride Star Kids Scholarship Program hosts family bike event, start and end at Cluny School, 75 Brenton Rd., 9 a.m., $30 adults, $10 child, $70 max family, food and fun festivities at end of ride, register at www.starride.net. Newport International Boat Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See Sept. 13. Easton’s Beach Clean-up Clean Ocean Access leads Easton’s Beach clean-up effort, 10 a.m.noon, bring gloves and sturdy shoes, CleanOceanAccess.org. Redwood Book Group Meet to discuss Joseph Conrad’s “Typhoon,” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m., all welcome, free, 401-847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.
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Clean Ocean Access will lead the cleanup efforts at Easton’s Beach on Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. - noon, parking is in the west lot. Wear sturdy shoes and bring your own gloves, they provide the rest. This is a rain or shine event, unless there is a hurricane. Email info@cleanoceanaccess. org if you can attend the event and would like a t-shirt, be sure to include t-shirt size (Adult - S, M, L, XL, XXL). For more information about Clean Ocean Access, visit www. cleanoceanaccess.org.
Wounded Warrior Fundraiser
Boat Show The 42nd Annual Newport International Boat Show gets underway on Thursday, Sept. 13 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 16. Multiple waterfront facilities along America’s Cup Avenue host the show, including Newport Yachting Center, Oldport Marine, Bannister’s Wharf and Bowen’s Wharf. The event will feature new sailboats and powerboats, and thousands of products and services from both domestic and international exhibitors. All show sites are accessible by land or water taxi service. Show hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Advance ticketing is available at www. NewportWaterfrontEvents.com.
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Newport International Boat Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Sept. 13.
World Gone Crazy The World Gone Crazy Comedy Band makes its RI debut at Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., 9 p.m., 18+, www.NewportGrand.com
Soil Testing Bring a soil sample from your garden to receive a free basic analysis by URI Master Gardeners, Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Rd., 10 a.m. – noon.
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A canoe and kayak race will be held Sunday, Sept. 9 to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. Sink or swim everyone wins. Race starts at 10:30 a.m. at Matunuck Beach. Party at the finish line behind the Mews Tavern. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. Register online at mewstavern.com. For more information, call Mike Holty at 849-6922.
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The Island Photography Group will present its 6th annual fall exhibit at the Portsmouth Free Public Library from Sept. 6 - Oct. 4. The exhibit can be seen during the library’s regular hours except when the room is being used for meetings. The opening reception will be on Thursday, Sept. 6, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. The photography group represents all skill levels and meet Thursday mornings for breakfast and to critique each others photos, exchange tips and news and, in general, enjoy photography. For further information, contact ray@austinlanestudios.com.
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MULTI-FAITH BULLETIN BOARD St. Mary’s Open House and Dedication On Saturday, Sept. 15, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Portsmouth will cut the ribbon to their new Parish House at 9:30 a.m. Bishop Geralyn Wolf and Bishop-elect The Reverend Nicolas Knisley will attend the ceremony. There will be food, tours and mini-classes in the new St. George’s Chapel, the great room in the new building. For more information, call 401-846-9700.
Emmanuel Welcomes Ministry Developer Emmanuel Church recently appointed Mary Ann Kolokowski as its Ministry Developer to assist staff and Vestry with the increased growth of the parish. She will work with the Rector and lay leaders to identify parishioners for ministry and equip them with the skills needed to serve the congregation. She also will promote increased outreach to young families and oversee the newly expanded Sunday School program. For the past 6 years, Kolokowski has served the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island as the Director of Christian Formation and the Resource Center, offering support, training and resources to parishes, individuals and ministries throughout the diocese.
All Chopin Recital Moscow-born pianist Vassily Primakov will perform works by Chopin in a free recital on Sunday, Sept. 16 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 87 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown at 2 p.m. The Jamestown Community Piano Association is hosting the event. Primakov trained at Moscow’s Central Special Music School and at Juilliard and is the recipient of numerous international awards. In 2007 he was named the Classical Recording Foundation’s “Young Artist of the Year.” A reception in the church hall will follow the performance. For more information, call 401-4230515.
Boston String Quartet at Jamestown CBC The critically acclaimed Boston String Quartet will return to Jamestown’s Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., for a 7 p.m. concert on Saturday, Sept. 15. “String Circus” will take audience members through a six-act circus performed to the music of the Beatles. An acrobat will join the quartet for the performance. Tickets are $20 and are available at the church, Baker’s Pharmacy,
Secret Garden, and online at www. bsq.ticketleap.com. Admission is free for those under age 18. For more information, call 401423-1651.
Back to Church Many area churches resume full programming in the fall with expanded religious education and worship opportunities. All are welcome. Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., will host its annual intergenerational Ingathering Service on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. All are invited to bring a small sample of water to this water communion ritual. An Open House will follow the service with information on the congregation and programming. First Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Broadway and Everett St., will begin its new church year on Sunday, Sept. 9. Sunday School for all ages, including two adult classes, begins at 9:15 a.m. and worship services follow at 10:30 a.m. Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square, will hold Homecoming Sunday on Sept. 9 at the 10 a.m. service. A Ministries Fair with information on youth and adult formation and service opportunities will follow worship. St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway, will offer one service on Sunday, Sept. 9, at 10:15 a.m. Following the liturgy, they will have a very brief congregational meeting and head outside to a Rally Day BBQ. Information on volunteer opportunities, church programming and Sunday School registration will be offered. Please call 401-846-9567 or stpetersri@ coxmail.com for additional information. Emmanuel Church’s Homecoming Sunday is scheduled for Sept. 16 at 42 Dearborn St. Christian formation registration begins at 9:45 a.m. for youth all ages in the Community Hall with classes beginning at 10 a.m. The Sunday School will coincide with the 10 a.m. worship service. Nursery care will be available for children up to age 3 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. A festive coffee hour will follow the service. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Portsmouth, hosts Super Sundae on Sept. 16. Worship begins at 9:30 a.m. in the new Parish House, followed by registration for Christian formation for children and adults with activities.
‘Gandhi’ Screening In honor of the International Year of Peace, a free screening of “Gandhi” will be offered at the Jane Pickens Theater on Sunday, Sept. 9th
12:30 p.m. The screening is sponsored by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and includes a free bag of popcorn. Donations of canned goods to benefit the MLKCC food pantry are requested.
Climate Change Lectures The Learning Center at Channing Church will present two programs on Climate Change and Searise at Newport Public Library. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, PhD candidate Hilary Stevens of the URI Coastal Resources Center will discuss “Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change in Coastal Areas Around the World,” at 6:30 p.m. Climate change is bringing about sea level rise, changes in rainfall patterns and rising temperatures. Stevens will explore the impact on coastal communities in developing countries, and how the economies based on fishing, agriculture and beach tourism are affected. Examples from Indonesia, Ghana, Senegal and the Gambia show what communities are doing to adapt to the changing environment. Teresa Crean, a coastal management extension specialist with Rhode Island Sea Grant and the URI Coastal Resources Center, will present “The Impact of Sea Level Rise and Climate Change on Aquidneck Island & Coastal Rhode Island” on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Crean is involved in the policy formulation and coordination of the Ocean Special Area Management Plan, which will serve to define use zones for Rhode Island’s offshore waters. The lectures are free but donations to The Learning Center are accepted. To register, contact the church office at 401-846-0643 or office@channingchurch.org.
Grief Support 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 401421-7833, x217.
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.
RECENT DEATHS 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, September 6 7:30 a.m. –MLK Center
Friday, September 7 7:30 a.m. –MLK Center
Saturday, Sept. 8
4:30 p.m.–Community Baptist 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.
Sunday, Sept. 9
4 p.m. –Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.
Monday, Sept. 10
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, Sept. 11
7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5:00 p.m –St. Paul’s Methodist 12 Marlborough St.
Wednesday, Sept. 12
7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5:00 p.m.–First Presbyterian (with Newport Friends) 4 Everett St.
Thursday, Sept. 13
7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Methodist (with St. Mary’s Episcopal) 12 Marlborough St.
Friday, Sept. 14
7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m. -Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.
Saturday, Sept. 15
Wade M. DeForest, 52, of Portsmouth, passed away Aug. 26, 2012. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 222 Richmond St., Providence, RI 02903. Thomas H. Gleason, 84, of Newport, passed away Aug. 30, 2012. He was the husband of the late Mary (Crowley) Gleason. Calling hours will be on Friday, Sept. 7, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, Broadway and Mann avenues. Donations in his memory may be made to the Saint Clare Home Building Fund, 309 Spring St., Newport, RI 02840. Jayla Marie Hudson, 6, passed away Aug. 31, 2012 at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, due to complications of Cockayne Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. She was the granddaughter of Michael and Shanon (Lynch) Nott of Portsmouth, and the daughter of Jason and Jennifer (Nott) Hudson of Warwick. Donations in her memory may be made to the Share and Care Cockayne Syndrome Network, PO Box 282, Waterford, VA 20197 or www.cockaynesyndrome.org Mary Margaret McCarthy, 94, of Newport, passed away Sept. 2, 2012 at the St. Clare Home, Newport. She worked for more than 65 years at Egan’s Laundry and Plaza Cleaners. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Mary’s Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 547, Newport, RI 02840.
4:30 p.m.– Community Baptist 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.
Sunday, Sept. 16
4 p.m.– Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.
All are welcome.
Complete obituary notices available for a nominal fee. For more information, call 847-7766, ext. 107
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Newport 54 Hammersmith Rd.
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