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Crews began work to repair deficiencies in Bellevue Avenue earlier this week. The work, which is expected to cost $428,000, is being done to correct repairs that were done between 2004 and 2007. Here, crews begin work on failing joints in the road's concrete panel system in front of the Hotel Viking. Motorists should expect detours during construction, which is expected to extend into the fall. Meanwhile, work to repave Spring Street is also set to begin on Monday, Sept. 24. That project is due to be wrapped up by the end of October. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)
The city continued its crackdown on illegal livestock this week, as yet another Newport homeowner was brought into court over complaints that he was keeping chickens in his backyard. Bill Murdock lives at the end of a quiet dead end street with views of Vernon Park, just a stone's throw from the NewportMiddletown line. His property is large by Newport standards – just over a third of an acre, with a well kept lawn and small vegetable garden where Murdock grows a variety of tomatoes and greens. It's all encased by a chain link fence, and for the last nine months or so, has been home to about a dozen chickens – all of them hens. He gets about a dozen eggs a day from his brood and he's been known to bring them to local soup kitchens from time to time. But that's not the point. For Murdock, the chickens are as much his pets as his two beagles are – or for that matter, the goose that he kept for some 27 years. He got them last winter as chicks, and raised them in the house before moving them into an outdoor coop. Since then, he's built a sprawling, fully enclosed compound which he's slowly been adding onto. A large, stockade fence was the most recent addition. In-
side, the enclosure is tidy, as far as chicken habitats go. There's a peach tree in the center, and two small coops for roosting. A metal shed set on a concrete slab will serve as a winter home, while a small garden space toward the rear of the property could provide even more room to roam. Murdock washes down the area twice a day, and notes that the birds make no more noise than an average warbler. There are no roosters here; no plans to set up a farm stand. Rather, Murdock, who also owns a pair of nearby homes that straddle either side of the city limits, says that he's simply looking to quietly enjoy his property. The city, however, takes a different view. With its colonial scale and densely populated neighborhoods, Newport leaves little room for domestic chicken populations. Earlier this week, Murdock appeared before Municipal Court Judge J. Russell Jackson after failing to comply with an order from the city's zoning office. It was at least the third such case to appear on the docket in recent months, as the city has begun cracking down on what's become an emerging trend: residential chicken-keeping. "In this particular case, there was a neighbor who had complained," explained Zoning Officer Guy Weston. After visiting the property and observing the brood, Weston issued Murdock a
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City Enforcing No-Chickens Law By Tom Shevlin
A lawsuit filed against the Newport School Department by former Rogers High School Principal Patricia DiCenso, who sought compensation for 72 unused vacation days that she accrued during her six years at Rogers, has been decided in favor of the school department. The hearing between the two parties took place on June 28 at the Division of Workforce Regulation and Safety in Cranston. In a decision released by Superintendent John Ambrogi on Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training “denied and dismissed” DiCenso’s request of $39,574.94, claiming DiCenso “failed to maintain her burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence.” As previously reported, DiCen-
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Bill Murdock's chicken yard. (Photo by Tom Shevlin) letter informing him that he was violating a city ordinance. That ordinance, 17.100.120, reads as follows: "With the exception of household pets, no livestock or poultry are to be kept on any lot of less than three acres in size." It also provides that "Any building used for housing livestock and poultry or the storage of fertilizer or manure is to be located not less than one hundred (100) feet from any property or street line." In the most general terms, only properties within the city's R-100 zones – like those around Ocean Drive – are permitted to keep
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chickens. However, for those like Murdock, the ordinance can appear discriminatory, making chickens a type of luxury. At least three other homeowners have also been investigated over poultry-related complaints in recent months. Homeowners who refuse to comply with the ordinance could face a $500 a day fine. Murdock was found guilty, however he says that he has no intention of giving up his chickens
After eight months of deliberation, the Middletown Town Council on Monday, Sept. 17 approved an ordinance that restricts wind turbines from being placed in the town’s zoning districts except for mounted turbines on parcels where the primary use is for a farm. The motion passed 4 – 2, with councilors Barbara VonVillas and Richard Cambra opposed. Councilor Edward Silveira was not present at the meeting. The ordinance was initially drafted after Councilor Chris Semonelli received a complaint from a resident on Mitchell's Lane, who said a neighbor’s wind turbine caused issues with noise and shadow flicker. That complainant has since moved, saying the turbine was a major cause of her moving. Before voting on Monday evening, the council held a public hearing for residents to voice opinions on the matter. Mitchell's Lane resident Forrest Hanford stated that he and his parents have had no issue with the neighbor’s turbine. “I am for continued wind development in the area and do not see any issue with the
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America’s Cup history will repeat itself this week when the 2012 12 Metre North American Championships feature two of sailing’s most famous skippers, Ted Turner and Dennis Conner, reuniting with their winning tacticians, Gary Jobson and Tom Whidden, respectively. Turner, an American media mogul and philanthropist who is also an America’s Cup Legend, will sail American Eagle, in the Traditional Division at the regatta, while Conner, affectionately known as “Mr. America’s Cup,” will sail KZ-7 (Kiwi Magic) in the Grand Prix division. The three-day regatta takes place Sept. 21-23 in Newport, with racing starting each day at 11 a.m. on Rhode Island Sound, where the Cup races were staged from 1930 until 1983. The nine participating 12 Metres will be berthed at Bannister’s Wharf, reminiscent of the glory days when America’s Cup legends roamed the docks there after racing each day. Turner has won the 12 Metre North Americans for the last two years here, sailing American Eagle as he did in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s to win most of the world’s greatest ocean races with her. His performance in 2011 earned him first place in the Traditional Division as well as the Pine Brothers Trophy for Best Overall Performance. “It’s a great thrill to reconnect with my long-time friend Ted Turner,” said Gary Jobson, who served as tactician for Turner when Courageous handily beat Australia to win the 1977 America’s Cup. “Ted is
Ted Turner at the helm of American Eagle. ( Photo by George Bekris) one of the heroes of our sport. He retired many years ago, but when he is on the water his competitive drive continues.” About Conner, Jobson added, “Dennis Conner is one of the most successful American sailors of all time. Any time he is on the water he has a way of lifting every competitor’s game.” Conner, a four-time America’s Cup Winner (1974, ‘80, ‘87, ‘88), will have an impressive crew aboard KZ-7 (Kiwi Magic), which is currently owned by the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Foundation. Whidden, one of the most experienced America’s Cup sailors in the world, has campaigned with Conner for three of Conner’s America’s Cup victories (1980, 1987 and 1988), while three other crew
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speaker, URI Professor Edward Mazze, presented only the pro-gambling side of the economic picture.” She stated that Mazze’s position put McKenna at a “disadvantage” on the forum panel, but also said that because the majority of the audience’s remarks were opposed to expansion at Newport Grand, that it “restored some balance to the evening.” Comments and questions from the audience during the forum were mainly opposed to adding table games. “Gamblers have an attitude problem,” said Liz Mathinos of Newport. “They like to take chances and unfortunately in this dire economic time, we’ve had too many people taking chances … to rely on gambling for revenue is really stupid.” Aaron Jasper also spoke in opposition to the proposed extension, saying, “The natural resources of Rhode Island are the physical beauties – that’s what people come to visit for. They could go anywhere if they wanted to gamble, they can do it online. You should be embarrassed about what that airport hanger looks like when you come off the bridge. That is not Newport. If you want to have a building like that, do something nice with it.” Hurley told the audience that she was exploring ways to “soften the image” of the building, including a new sign to replace the current “SLOTS” signage. Marco Camacho, a First Ward candidate for City Council, said that redevelopment in the city’s north end is important to the community, and asked Hurley where she saw Newport Grand ten years down the road. He pointed out that the slot parlor could go in one of two ways: “The Las Vegas/Atlantic City type – where’s there’s an attitude of criminal elements or sleaze, or places like Monte Carlo and Monaco – that have the highest standard of living in the world.” Hurley replied that she sees Newport Grand as being a complement to the city of Newport and “being a Monte Carlo type of casino, not a Vegas style at all.”
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Nearly 60 people attended a forum hosted by the Alliance for a Livable Newport on Thursday, Sept. 13, in which three panelists discussed the pros and cons of adding table games to Newport Grand. The decision will be decided by Rhode Island voters on Tuesday, Nov. 6, when the referendum will appear on the statewide general election ballot. Currently, Newport Grand and Twin River in Lincoln only have video-slot machines. A vote in favor of the referendum will add table games such as poker, roulette, craps, blackjack and more. On Election Day, the referendums must pass both in Newport and Lincoln as well as statewide in order for the facilities to expand their game offerings. The forum, held at the Community College of Rhode Island Newport campus, featured CEO & President of Newport Grand Diane Hurley; Fr. Eugene McKenna, parish priest from St. Lucy’s and President of Citizens Concerned about Casino Gambling (CCCG); and former Dean of Business at URI and current Professor Edward Mazze, who provided information on the economic impact of casino gambling. Each panelist was given several minutes to explain their position. Hurley stated that the implementation of table games would initially bring 50 new jobs to Newport Grand, would not require moving outside the current structure’s footprint, and would allow Newport Grand to be competitive against casinos that will be built elsewhere in the New England region. With easy access to the facility off of the Newport Bridge, Hurley said another positive aspect is that the expansion would not add to the downtown traffic. Speaking in opposition, McKenna called the proposed table games a “threat to [Newport’s] proud community and rich historical heritage.” He added that the expansion at Newport Grand would be a “shortsighted public policy … and would be an economic dead end.”
McKenna focused on the social downfalls of gambling, and stated that 50 percent of casino revenues come from addicted gamblers. According to him, there are between 7,500 – 22,000 addicted gamblers in Rhode Island. Tasked with examining the economic impact of casino gambling at the state level, Mazze said, “The truth is, particularly in Newport, because of the tourism, there’s no question … there’s going to be a positive inflow of dollars.” Because of Newport’s “strategic” location, Mazze said the table games will generate revenue for Newport and the state, as well as being another
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CHICKENS CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 and plans to appeal the decision to a higher court. Pointing to Vernon Park and into Middletown, he wonders why Newport refuses to allow him to keep his pets while his neighbors, just 100 yards away, can. "These animals, they can make good pets," Murdock says. However, some fear that they also make good prey, and could draw coyotes and other predators that might otherwise not venture into an urban environment. Yet, as Murdock points out, Middletown, which has had issues with coyotes in recent years, has chosen to leave their ordinance governing chickens in place. Others agree. Fred Smith is a local tattoo artist who until recently also kept several chickens in the yard at his home off Broadway. He gave them up soon
after the city came knocking on his door, moving them to a friend's house where chickens are allowed. In that case also, neighborhood complaints led Weston to investigate Smith's property. Smith says that he got the chickens – a mix that included Rhode Island Reds and a rooster – for his kids. He'd harvest the eggs from a coop that he built, and kept them for about a year before the city was notified. However, in some urban environments, the practice has been gaining a measure of acceptance. Two years ago, Providence passed a measure that allows residents to keep a limited number of chickens for domestic use. At the time, urban farmers and immigrant communities hailed the decision. Others, including locavores here in Newport, were inspired by it. Af-
ter all, they say, Middletown allows homeowners to keep chickens, and just last year, Barrington's Town Council voted to allow up to a maximum of three hens on any one lot (roosters are not allowed). There's even a Facebook group: People Encouraging Chicken Keeping, (or P.E.C.K. for short) that advocates the repeal of laws in Rhode Island that make keeping chickens in cities illegal. According to Weston, Newport's compact setting, concerns over noise, and coyotes are just a few reasons why planners placed the ordinance restriction in the city's Comprehensive Land Use Plan and why it would likely be hard to repeal. For now, he says, his office will continue to enforce the law and respond to complaints as they come in.
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NEWS BRIEFS Voter Registration Drives The League of Women Voters Newport County is sponsoring three voter registration drives this week. On Saturday, Sept. 22, league volunteers will be registering voters at the Aquidneck Growers Market, 909 East Main Rd., Middletown from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Wednesday, Sept. 26, league volunteers will register voters at the Growers Market on Memorial Boulevard between 2 and 6 p.m. Applications for Rhode Island absentee ballots and information about acceptable forms of identification required to vote will be available. Tuesday, Sept. 25 is Nation-
al Voter Registration Day. The League and Salve Regina University are co-sponsoring a voter registration drive at O’Hare Academic Center, Ochre Court Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The League and Salve students will be on hand to register voters and answer questions about absentee ballots and voter identification requirements. Local leagues and the National League believe strongly that every citizen should exercise their right to vote and is working hard to register as many voters as possible before the November 6 election. The deadline to register to vote in the November election is Oct. 7.
Woman of the Year Elizabeth Buckley has been named the Woman of the Year of the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians in Newport. She is the first recipient of the organization’s new award. A reception was held in her honor at Hibernian Hall this summer. Buckley was chosen because she exemplifies the spirit of the Hibernian motto, Friendship, Unity, and Christian Charity. She has been active in the Lady Hibernians, holding several offices over the past decade, and continues as chair of the Brigid Kelly Dance Scholarships. In addition, she has devoted time to multiple community & school projects associated with St. Augustin’s
Cars of All Kinds Welcome at Festival The Middletown Rhode Island Rotary Club will hold its 11th annual “Fort Adams in the Fall” Auto Festival on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The event brings together drivers and their vehicles representing more than 46 classes including classic, hot rods, vintage, sports cars, etc. to trucks and motorcycles. Judging of the classes will be done by four teams. Trophies will be presented to the top three finishers in each class, along with five special trophies. Car registration is $15 and can be done the day of the event. More than 450 vehicles are expected to be shown, making it one of the largest vehicle shows in Rhode Island. There will be no charge for spectators, but donations will be welcome. All proceeds go to help fund Middletown Rotary local charitable activities. Food and refreshments will be available, and Fort Adams will be open for touring. For more information, contact Patrick L. Burke, Festival Chairman, at 401-864-4028 or 2012fortadamscarshow@gmail.com.
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For What It’s Worth Mr. Santi: Just moving into our home in Newport, a Victorian, and this hall light came with the house. Can you tell us anything about it? Looks like it came out of the Nautilus. Should we keep it? It doesn’t throw a lot of light. —Bernie T. Bernie: Your hall fixture could be period to your home; it was gas, originally, Turkish Revival and very exotic. Probably dating between 1880 and 1890. Many Victorian homes in Newport had similar themed light fixtures installed in hallways. I would definitely keep it, perhaps adding wall sconces to the hall if you need more light. Though hard to say who made it, the value is between $1,000 and $1,500. — 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
Flu Clinics The Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties is offering public flu clinics. The VNS clinics are all staffed by registered nurses. Those desiring a flu shot should wear loose clothing or short sleeves. Persons allergic to eggs cannot receive the flu vaccine. The first clinics are: Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1– 3 p.m., VNS Wellness Room, 21 Chapel St., Newport; Thursday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m. – 11 p.m., Middletown Senior Center, 650 Green End Ave.; and Wednesday, Sept. 26, 8 – 10 a.m., VNS Portsmouth offices, 1184 East Main Rd., and Thursday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., VNS Portsmouth offices. VNS will accept most medical insurance and Medicare in payment for the shots. Who should get a flu shot? According to the Center for Disease Control, everyone six months and older should get a flu vaccine each year. While everyone should get a flu vaccine each flu season, it's especially important that certain people get vaccinated either because they are at high risk of having serious flu- related complications or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications. The VNS flu clinic sites and times are listed on the web site, www.vnsri.org. For more information, contact Deb Silvia, Community Clinics Manager, 682-2100 x1470.
Swanhurst Welcomes New Voices Open rehearsals for Swanhurst Chorus’ 84th season begin on Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Wednesday, Sept. 26. No audition or previous experience is necessary. Students age 13 and up are especially welcome and encouraged. Registration will begin at 7:15 p.m. with rehearsals starting at 7:30 p.m. The Tuesday session will be at the Church of S. John the Evangelist on The Point, and the Wednesday session is at Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Ave., Newport. Swanhurst holds weekly rehearsals every Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., with chorus members expected to attend one session per week. Swanhurst’s first concert is scheduled for Dec. 1. For further information, e-mail info@swanhurst.org, or call 6821630, or visit Swanhurst.org.
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Newport Police Log Newport Fire Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, Sept. 10 to Monday, Sept. 17, the Newport Police Department responded to 721 calls. Of those, 98 were motor vehicle related; there were 62 motor vehicle violations issued and 36 accident reports. 6 bicycle violations were also issued. The police also responded to 10 incidents of vandalism, 17 noise complaints, 2 suicide calls, 47 animal complaints, and 38 home/ business alarm calls. They also responded to 1 arson-bombing call and 2 fireworks calls. Police transported 8 prisoners, provided 2 funeral escorts, recorded 8 instances of assisting other agencies and 5 instances of assisting other police departments and 33 private tows were recorded (including 16 from Wellington Square). In addition, 40 arrests were made for the following violations: n 6 arrests were made for simple assault. n 5 arrests were made for larceny. n 5 arrests were made for possession of alcohol by a minor. n 4 arrests were made for vandalism. n 3 arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n 2 arrests were made for breaking & entering. n 2 arrests were made for noise violations. n 2 arrests were made for driving with a suspended or revoked license. n 2 arrests were made for driving with an expired license. n 2 arrests were made for possession of drugs with intent to manufacture or deliver. n 2 arrests were made for leaving the scene of the accident. n 1 arrest was made for public urination. n 1 arrest was made for violating a no-contact order. n 1 arrest was made for receiving goods. n 1 arrest was made for possession of an open container of alcohol. n 1 arrest was made for a weapons violation.
During the period from Monday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 16 the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 192 calls. Of those, 105 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 83 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 2 patients was treated on the scene and 14 patients refused aid once EMS had arrived on-scene. Fire apparatus was used for 171responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters responded to 78 calls • Station 1 - Engine responded to 67 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road responded to 42 calls • Station 2 - Engine responded to 25 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 5 responded to 51 calls Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 3 - Cooking fires 2 - Grass / mulch fires 1 - Trash / rubbish fire 1 - Extrication / rescue 2 - Electrical wiring problems 2 - Malicious false calls 13 - Fire alarm system sounding - no fire In the category of fire prevention, the department reviewed plans/ inspected 12 tented events, performed 7 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 10 life safety inspections, and provided 24 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: Special Needs Emergency Registry: The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (EMA) have developed an online registry for Rhode Island residents with disabilities, chronic conditions and special health care needs. By registering, you will permit EMA and HEALTH to share your information with local and state emergency responders, such as your town/city police or fire department. The information that you provide may help emergency responders meet your needs during an emergency. For information on how to register, please call 401-946-9996 (voice) or RI Relay 711 (TTY). —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM
Pre-K Playgroup The Newport Pre-K Playgroup welcomes new members, children ages 2-5. This mothers group will meet at the Newport Recreational Center (The Hut) every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 3. It is fun and educational for the kids while giving mothers a few hours of free time each week. For more information call Miki at 401-808-0162 or email quintet@cox.net.
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Festa Italiana Kick Off Newport Festa Italiana kicks off its 18th season with Ziti Night on Friday, Sept. 21. Sponsored by Forum Lodge 391—Sons of Italy, the dinner will be held at the Vasco da Gama Hall, Fenner Ave., Newport, from 5 to 7 p.m. The 2012 Newport Festa Italiana is dedicated to the late Hon. Robert J. McKenna, one of the co-founders of the annual event. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years old. The proceeds from this event will benefit the Anna M. Ripa Memorial Scholarships, which are awarded annually to Aquidneck Island graduating high school seniors of Italian heritage. The 2012 scholar is C Patrick Lombardi of Middletown, who is a freshman in pre-med studies at the University of Delaware. Tickets for Ziti Night are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years old. For reservations, please call Forum President Shirley Ripa at 849-7087.
Aviation Expo Trip A bus to the Aviation Education Expo at TF Green Airport will be provided on Thursday, Sept. 27 by the Newport County Coop Mentor Group. The Expo will introduce students to the many career paths offered in the aviation industry. Interested students, or parents, should contact their schools for more information. The bus will leave Tiverton High School at 8 a.m. and proceed to Portsmouth, Middletown and Newport before arriving at the Expo at 10:30 a.m. No food will be allowed into the airport and students should plan to bring a bag lunch which will be eaten on the bus. Students will return to school at the end of the day. Parents should be aware of the possible late return of the bus after dismissal and plan accordingly. The Newport County Coop Mentor Group is made up representatives from local businesses, Rogers High School, Middletown High School, Portsmouth High School, Tiverton High School and the MET School. The goal of the group is to connect high school students to businesses and careers. For more information, contact ChrisSemo@aol.com or high school guidance counselors.
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EDITORIAL Promises Made, Promises Kept
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wo down, one to go. City Council members followed through on a long-overdue promise last week, approving a $475,000 contract to repave Spring Street. Along with last May's surprisingly smooth enhancements to Lower Thames Street, the Spring Street repairs will represent a major improvement to yet another of the city's main thoroughfares. Only Broadway remains. Years in the making, the Broadway Streetscape Improvement project is due to get underway next spring. The good news is that this time next year, the city should be well on its way to seeing that all three major arteries identified by the city as in need of repairs some six years ago, will be smooth and pothole free. For years, Newport's streets and sidewalks have been a sore spot for tourism officials, downtown business owners, and residents. Both the ingenuity of the city's engineers, and the resolve of the council to follow through on past promises, deserve to be applauded. However, like the repairs to Thames Street, the work that will be done to Spring is only temporary. In a few years, both roadways will again begin to show their age. Planning for their eventual reconstruction should begin now, and in the case of Thames Street, that should include a holistic approach to improve the streetscape by burying some, or all, of the corridor's power lines, improving signage, and enhancing parking. But that's a topic for another day.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Welcome center is a Bad Idea To the Editor: The decision by the staff of the Preservation Society of Newport County to construct a Welcome Center on the grounds of The Breakers must be eliminated. The Welcome Center should not be built on these historic grounds. My husband, John G. Winslow, loved The Breakers and it was his favorite house of all of the Preservation Society properties. He spent many hours there as a child. He was a great friend of Countess Szapary and other members of the Vanderbilt family, including her parents. He was very active with the Preservation Society and for many years
he served as its president. He recognized that The Breakers was the heart of the organization and its most important property. Preservation of The Breakers was the prime responsibility of the Preservation Society. The proposed Welcome Center would ruin the historic ramble and destroy elements of the historic landscape. My husband would never, never have approved the construction of the Welcome Center on the grounds of The Breakers. This plan must be stopped permanently. Mrs. John G. Winslow Newport
Police Slow to Respond To the Editor: On August 31st while riding my bicycle, I was the victim of a hit and run accident. It was 2:30 in the afternoon on Bellevue Avenue. A large box van struck me and kept going. The driver directly behind him stopped. This Good Samaritan tracked this box van down, obtained the license plate, returned to me, called the police with me, stayed with me and gave an eye witness account to the officer. Unfortunately the Newport Police were not at their finest that day. Fortunately for me, the Good Samaritan was. After obtaining the police report the next day I noticed several errors. I contacted Newport police immediately to voice my concerns and was told to submit yet another account of the accident, which I
did. After several visits to the police station and attempts to contact the Sgt. by phone I have heard nothing. No return calls, nothing. To my knowledge the driver of this box van has not been cited. How can this be? I think it is outrageous. The police have had ample time to respond to me and yet they have chosen not to. People say that I am lucky I was not seriously hurt. Yes, I am lucky but that is not the point. The point is it never should have happened in the first place. This box van was behind me for several blocks, he most assuredly saw me and should have exercised caution. How many more cyclists have to be injured before the police take this seriously?
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Road Sharing Benefits Us All To the Editor: If summer 2012 is an indication, people are ready to leave their cars behind and hop in the saddle. Thanks to the collaboration of the event planners, host committee, city planners, police and Bike Newport volunteers, bike parking at our summer events at Fort Adams was as high as 600 bicycles each day. With more visitors cycling to events, more businesses providing rentals and tours, more enterprising youth supporting cyclists, more event planners embracing bicycling as a component of their traffic management, and more residents cycling for local transportation – we can both celebrate the trend AND identify the weaknesses that need attention. First and foremost, education. As Tiffany Walker and Nancy Derrick point out in recent letters (8/30 and 9/13 respectively) there is work to be done to improve how cyclists and motorists ride, drive and share the road. Road sharing education informs cyclists where to ride on the road, motorists how to safely pass cyclists and both how to prevent collisions. A group of certified bicycle safety instructors will be offering free Smart Cycling classes to residents of Aquidneck Island. Residents can sign up at www.BikeNewportRI.org to receive alerts of the class schedule. We are working with the city, schools, businesses and police de-
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Ten Commandments of Road Sharing: Motorists: 1. Share the road. Cyclists have a right to be there. 2. Be patient. Give the cyclist the time and room necessary to avoid road hazards. 3. Don’t be distracted. Put the phone down. Focus on the road. 4. Pass bicyclists only at a safe distance. RI LAW defines safe passing distance as “distance sufficient to prevent contact with the cyclist if the cyclist falls into the driver’s lane of traffic.” 5. Don’t take chances. In a car-bicycle collision, the cyclist will likely suffer serious if not life-threatening injury. Cyclists: 6. You are a vehicle; follow the same rules as cars, obey all signs and signals. 7. Drive in the same direction as traffic. 8. Stay off the sidewalks, unless you are less than 13 years old. 9. Signal your intentions. 10. Be visible – wear bright clothes and use reflective gear and lights at night.
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partment to determine the best ways to educate the public about the rules of safe road sharing. The more people who practice smart cycling and driving, the better off we’ll be when the number of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians swells during the busy summer season. Debates bounce between better accommodating cars and better accommodating pedestrians and cyclists. The fact is – all users need to be accommodated. “Complete Streets” actions at the city and state level support roads that are safe for all users. This past week, representatives from RIDOT, the Federal Highway Administration, Bike Newport, AARP and other statewide planners participated in a three-day workshop in Newport regarding a statewide Vulnerable Road User Safety Action Plan. It’s promising and encouraging to know that Newport will serve as the focus and pilot for this effort. Newport is moving forward on its commitment to becoming a recognized Bicycle Friendly Community with safety front and center. The concerns expressed by Ms. Walker and Ms. Derrick are valid. The efforts underway by the volunteers of Bike Newport are real. Let’s work together to ensure intelligent, courteous and safe sharing of the roads by all users. Ride safely.
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To the Editor: Recently, the chairman of the board of Trustees of the Preservation Society of Newport County wrote in a letter to the editor in favor of building a welcome center on the grounds of The Breakers. In the letter, he describes the tent and portable toilets that the Preservation Society has placed in the area inside the gates as clutter. That was the objection to these facilities when they were placed there over ten years ago. They are clutter. It is sheer sophistry to use the clutter argument as a reason to build a five million dollar four thousand square foot welcome center to clear the clutter that the preservation society placed there in the first place. It is like someone who, having murdered his parents, asks the courts for mercy because he is an orphan. The letter admits that there are no plans or plot plans for the welcome center. The board of trustees and the community are
being asked to approve a “pig in a poke”. As a member of a family associated with Newport since the 1850s, I feel this construction would compromise the character of the property entrusted to the preservation society. My father, Auguste Noël, who was planning commissioner of Newport in the 1940s, was instrumental in the design and construction of eastern Memorial Boulevard, architect of Bailey’s Beach and many other Newport buildings, I know, would feel such a structure would be inappropriate. One would hope that a Preservation Society official would figure out how to preserve the Breakers and not settle for the desecration of this Newport treasure. Newport should not let this happen. I trust an alternative solution can be found. Carlotta Noël Morris Sunnyside Place, Newport
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Repairs Planned for Spring Street By Tom Shevlin Just months after crews smoothed out Thames Street, another major downtown artery is being repaired. Last night, City Council members voted to approve a bid proposal from Narragansett Improvement Company to repave Spring Street. The $475,000 project was initiated by City Councilors last spring after they saw the dramatic transformation of Lower Thames Street in advance of the America's Cup World Series. During annual budget sessions, then-councilor Henry F. Winthrop challenged staff to investigate ways to make similar improvements to Spring Street. After several months of inquiries, the Department of Public Services put out a request for proposals to mill, or grind down, the road surface as a means to apply temporary repairs until a more comprehensive reconstruction can take place. Bids were received earlier this month, and while the Thames Street paving (which was paid for by the state) was a simple project, Spring Street posed a slightly more challenging problem. Not only is the roadway surface older concrete "that is in various stages of disrepair," the city noted, also, "The challenge presented was to determine a methodology that
"The challenge was to allow for an improved riding surface while maintaining existing drainage features." would allow for an improved riding surface while maintaining existing drainage features along the corridor." Three design-build proposals were received, and after a review process, Narragansett Improvement Company's proposal was deemed the most appealing. The project, which is expected to be complete by the end of October, calls for the removal of deteriorated concrete panels and replacing the existing concrete with asphalt. The work would then continue with a milling operation similar to that employed on Thames Street, removing a "wedge of material" approximately 1.5 inches deep at the gutter line in order to maintain existing drainage conditions while feathering approximately 7 feet into the roadway. Afterwards, 1.5 inches of new asphalt will be applied to improve the riding surface without affecting the drainage flow at the gutter line. Here's how the city describes the scope of work:
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All utility castings will be adjusted in order to accommodate the new surface. All remaining cracks and joints within the roadway after these operations are completed will be air-blown clean and sealed with various products based upon the size of the crack/joint. At the conclusion of these preparations, the new asphalt riding surface will be installed. This operation is not a reconstruction type activity, rather a form of pavement maintenance. The cleaning and sealing of the joints and cracks is the best method available to deter the formation of cracks above the existing joints however, it does not stop them from forming in the future. This methodology seems to provide the best most cost effective solution available to improve the rideability of the pavement surface while we await the implementation of the design and construction of a future RIDOT reconstruction project as the city was successful in having this roadway placed onto the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP.) Narragansett Improvement Company has worked for the City of Newport in the past on several occasions, most recently as the current contractor of record for the Roadway Improvements 2012 Contract.
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As summer winds down, the city continues to prosecute homeowners found in violation of its ban on weekly rentals. In a recent case brought before Newport Municipal Court, the owner of a home on Parker Avenue was fined $5,000, with $2,500 suspended, for operating a guest house without approval and failing to register a rental dwelling. According to City Zoning Officer Guy Weston, his office had received complaints about the activity at the single-family home from neighbors, who came into his office to express concern about the number of out-of-state vehicles that were on the property. Soon thereafter, Weston went to the house and asked the occupants whether they rented or owned the property. On this occasion, three couples, with six children, responded that they had rented the home over the Internet. According to city ordinance, only registered guest houses, timeshares, and bed and breakfasts, which are taxed at a commercial rate, are permitted to let out rooms on a daily or weekly basis. Provisions are also in place that allow homes to be rented out as crew housing for sailors participating in regattas organized by a recognized yacht club. Not permitted under ordinance, however, are week or weekend rentals by residential homeowners. Despite the ban, short-term and weekly rentals have exploded in popularity in recent years, fueled in part by websites like HomeAway. com, VRBO.com, and WeNeedaVacation.com. Earlier this year, a cursory review of one site showed over 100 Newport properties being actively marketed for weekly, and even nightly, rentals. In some cases, properties in downtown were being advertised for up to $5,000 per week, while others off Ocean Drive and Bellev-
ue Avenue are listed at $10,000 $27,000 per week. Some homeowners who actively rent out their properties during the summer argue that short-term rentals are needed to help compensate for Newport's high cost of living. One Newport resident, identified only as a 5th Warder, wrote in support of weekly rentals for owner-occupied homes in an e-mail to Newport Now: "Given the current economic conditions, the need for Newport families to cover their mortgage / tax / water and Home owner's insurance premiums I think it is improper for the City to restrict home owners or enforce the current prohibition on such," the person wrote. "Newport is becoming more and more expensive for real residents who choose to live here and contribute to our community. My home owner's insurance has more than doubled, my water bill has gone through the roof and if I choose to rent my home during my two week vacation I should be able to do that without fear of persecution from my own community leaders." Indeed, while the city has brought action against a handful of property owners over the last few months in an attempt to crack down on the practice, most shortterm rentals go unnoticed. And in fact, in most recent cases in which the city has identified illegal rentals, they have relied on the city's noise ordinance. Weston says that when the city receives a noise complaint, zoning officers are sent to the subject property. If a noise violation is observed, the occupants are cited and fines may be levied. For those instances when the offending home is occupied by renters, the landlord is sought out and action may be initiated. That was the case with a home on Second Street, where Weston's office was able to determine that the property was regularly being rented out for weekly terms. In fact, it was noise that led to the decision
to curb weekly rentals in the first place. During the 1990s, homes rented out to short-term visitors had become a nuisance, as codified in a 1992 ordinance amendment adopted by city councilors, which read in part: "Short term residential lettings have been the source of noise, congestion, pollution and rowdy and disorderly behavior of tenants and persons on the property, and frequently occur between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m….These conditions have disturbed the peace of the neighborhoods where they have occurred; they have violated the repose, comfort and quiet enjoyment of persons in their homes; they have produced unreasonable disturbances of peace, and they are inconsistent with the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people." However, some believe that the two issues might not be as intertwined as they once were. In addition to owner-occupied homeowners who could benefit from the added income, some Realtors have also expressed a desire to revise the rental ban. Earlier this year, then-City Councilor Henry F. Winthrop suggested that it might be time to reconsider the city's stance on seasonal rental properties, homes let out for a period of 3-6 months. In the meantime, Weston says that neighbors who suspect a home is being operated as a weekly guest house needn't wait until the issue rises to the level of a noise violation. In the case of the home on Parker Avenue, Weston said that it was simply the observations of neighbors that led to his involvement. If someone suspects that a house of being rented out illegally, Weston encourages neighbors to keep track of the vehicles in the driveway, and if possible write down license plate numbers, take photos, and pay a visit to the Zoning Office at City Hall.
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Want to become involved in government? Consider volunteering to serve on a city board or commission. Supporting the elected members of the City Council and School Committee, nearly 20 boards and commissions meet on a monthly basis. Many currently have vacancies. Here is information on some of the boards, part of a continuing series as Election Day approaches. Newport Tree and Open Space Commission First Appointed Susan Ruf – Chair 2006 Daniel Christina - Vice-Chair 2011 Robert Currier 2007 Nancy Custin 2012 Lois Eberhard 2007 Audrey Grimes 2003 Ken Nomiyama 2011 William Steeves, Jr. 2007 2 Vacancies (Three year term) The Newport Tree and Open Space Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The commission is comprised of two licensed arborists; one professional landscape architect or landscape gardener; one licensed real estate agent, real estate developer or general contractor; one horticulturist or garden club member, or member of a recognized environmental protection organization; and four lay citizens. “We advise city council on matters regarding preserving open
space and protecting and restoring our ‘urban forest,’ said Commissionchair Susan Ruf. “A key partner in our efforts is the Aquidneck Land Trust.” If you are interested in serving on this commission or want more information, contact Susan Ruf at ruf@cox.net. The city Tree Warden, Scott Wheeler, (Building & Grounds supervisor) serves as a non-voting member, ex officio. He can be reached at 845-5802 or swheeler@ cityofnewport.com. Cliff Walk Commission First Appointed Robert Power – Chair 2000 Carolyn Booth 2004 David Downes 2003 John Hirschboeck 2010 Peter Janaros 2001 Harry Winthrop, Mayor, ex officio There are currently no vacancies. The Cliff Walk Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Newport Public Library, Rotary Room. “The focus of the commission is to try to make the walk a more user-friendly experience. For example, we have improved signage letting people know the walk becomes difficult towards the Ocean Drive end and we have posted bus schedules so people can return to town. We are also an advocate for the neighbors. I don’t think people realize the Cliff Walk is the largest tourist attraction in the state. Near-
ly 750,000 visitors went on the walk last year, and we have generated $5 million for repairs and maintenance,” said Robert Power, Cliff Walk Commission Chair. Anyone with a concern, or who notices a hazard on the Cliff Walk, should contact the city liaison Scott Wheeler, 845-5802. For more information about the commission, contact Power at rbower1@gmail.com. From last week: There is 1 vacancy on the Planning Board. If interested in serving, contact Jim Dring, chair, at jadring_2000@yahoo.com. There is 1 vacancy on the Tax Appeals Board. If interested in serving, contact Newport Tax Accessor John Gelati at 845-5366. There are 2 vacancies on the Newport Film Commission. If interested in serving contact Al Conti, chair, at aar147@cox.net Anyone interested in serving on a city board or commission should go to the mayor’s office in City Hall to request an application. The single-page sheet asks for contact information, educational background, and employment history, including work experience that may relate to the position for which you are applying. Editor’s note: From now through Election Day, Newport This Week will highlight the city’s volunteer boards and commissions.
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ments would “inhibit, rather than promote the development of wind turbines,” councilors in favor of the ordinance said it was appropriate and aligned with the town’s comprehensive plan. Councilor Arthur Viveiros said the issue wasn’t about the person who installs wind turbines, but the effect that turbines have on neighbors. “We have a problem with noise and flicker,” he said. “You can quote studies, but most I have found have a problem with noise. I just don’t want to put anyone in that predicament.” In other business: The council passed a resolution to support a citizens' petition in opposition to the proposed tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge. Part of the resolution reads: “In these challenging economic times any increased expense, including tolls, is counter-productive to the livelihood of local citizens, businesses and tourism and further impacts economic growth and development.” Council President Arthur Weber said, “Who are we penalizing here? The people who work here and the
people who own businesses here. Rhode Island is already known for not being business friendly, and this (toll) is another nail in the coffin. We’ve got to find the right way to make this work.” The panel advised contacting state legislators to fight the toll. Cambra introduced the resolution and said, “The solution is no tolls – period. There have been 15,000 people who have signed petitions to stop the tolls … We need to tell our legislators to let us do business, let us survive on this island. Don’t penalize us because we’re here.” In addition to the harmful effects the toll could place on small business owners on the island, Semonelli said that the Beach Commission from Second Beach has strong concerns that the tolls could hurt seasonal beach traffic. “I think we need to fight this on a continuing weekly basis,” he said. The council will extend an invitation to representatives from the Newport Chamber of Commerce and Discover Newport to discuss ways to fight the tolls at a future meeting.
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Beechbound Boat House to be Restored By Tom Shevlin A proposal to restore a boathouse on the north end of Newport Harbor highlighted this month's meeting of the Historic District Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 19 Situated directly to the east of the historic Aloha Landing boathouse, which was originally built to dock Arthur Curtiss James' schooner Aloha, and to the west of Beacon Rock, the Beechbound boathouse can easily be overlooked. As it stands today, the boathouse is a rather small and nondescript structure that hasn't changed much since it was constructed in the 1930s. However, according to architect Ross Cann, on a moon tide, water will lap over the seawall and onto its floor. With seas predicted to rise anywhere from 2-4 feet over the next 150 years, the Beechbound Condominium Association believes now is a good time to preserve the building.
"The structural stability of the building is the paramount concern." – Ross Cann The intention, Cann told commissioners, is to "restore the existing structure as much as possible." In order to do that, Cann proposed a series of alterations, including the installation of brackets to gird the roof and a ventilation system to guard against the inherently moist nature of the building's use as a boathouse. As a restoration project, work will be confined to fixing the foundation and piers and doing all of the other work within the confines of a restoration application The state Coastal Resources Management Council will also have a say in the matter. During preliminary conversations, Cann told commissioners that the CRMC would require that the building be raised at least 24 inches to accommodate the expected sea level rise. Describing the building as a "garden shed that was parked on the water," Cann conceded that "doing work like this is going to be very difficult … and very expensive." In addition to the cosmetic renovation, the building will also need to have new pilings installed and a new foundation. Here, Cann said, the structural stability of the building is the paramount concern." While commissioners agreed in concept with much of the design, there was one element that proved to be a sticking point: a cupola and adorning weathervane. According to Cann, the cupola was not meant to be ornamental, but instead, functional, providing non-mechanized moisture relief. Excluding the cupola, he said, would mean that the building would require a solar-powered venting system that would be prone to malfunction and replacement. However, commissioners wondered whether the element was appropriate for the building. Commissioner Mary Jo Valdes said she would like to see the building represent itself as the 1930s era building. A cupola, which seemed to mirror other Victorian designs such as those found at the New York Yacht Club's Station 6 and Aloha Landing, didn't seem to belong on a more modern building, she said.
As far as moisture control, she suggested that a contemporary fan would be more "honest." Cann conceded the point, and asked that the commission vote on the application without the cupola, hoping to confer with his clients before settling on any other ventilating options. The application provided a window into the thinking of the HDC, one of the city's more influential volunteer boards. In recent years, the commission has been critical of elements that might appear out of place for the era in which the building was de-
signed. According to Dana Corson, the city's preservation planner, approaching an application with an "anti-conjectural" view is central to the charge of the HDC, and is codified in the city's historic standards. Essentially, she said, "You don't want to add anything that wasn't there, or shouldn't be there." Such was the case with the cupola. Although other surrounding structures feature similar profiles that are often celebrated as historic gems, the commission decided to honor the integrity of the 1930s boathouse.
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By Katherine Imbrie When the late heiress Doris Duke traveled the world, she purchased items of clothing, furniture and art works that she brought back with her to Rough Point, her mansion home in Newport. Now many of those items are on display for the world to see in an exhibit that remains at the mansion museum through Nov. 3. Included in the display are photographs of Duke, including one that shows her wearing a dramatic beaded dress from India that is also part of the exhibit. “Passport to the World: Doris Duke the International Traveler” gives Rough Point visitors a glimpse into the glamorous world of international travel – at least, as it was experienced by one very wealthy American heiress who was one of the celebrities of her era. Duke, who was born in 1912, absorbed a love of travel from her parents as a young girl, and she never lost it. “For Doris Duke, traveling was more than just a vacation,” said Kristen Costa, who curated the exhibit for the Newport Restoration Foundation. “Even as a child, she was charmed and excited by the discoveries of travel. As she got older, going to out-ofthe-way places enriched her understanding and appreciation of art and culture. We can see how her extensive travels influenced her art collections. While she had many passions and interests in her lifetime, exploring the world was clearly important to her.” Unlike many other mid-century socialites of her class and wealth, Duke liked to visit lesser-known destinations, probably at least partly because she was less likely to be followed to such places by the press, which covered her comings and goings much as it does movie stars (and British royals) today. Wherever Duke went – from India to China to Indonesia – she would immerse herself in the culture and learn about local people and customs. Like many travelers, she returned home with beautiful objects – art for her collections, furniture for her several homes, and clothing and jewels for herself. Many of these acquisitions are part of the Rough Point exhibit, including many pieces of Southeast Asian art. Duke became enamored of Thai art and architecture during a 1957 stay in Bangkok. In the 1960s, she
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TO GO: WHAT: “Passport" exhibit WHERE: Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave. WHEN: Thru Nov. 3, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. COST: Included in $25 admission INFORMATION: 847-8344, newportrestoration.org began amassing a collection of Southeast Asian art for an intended Thai village in Hawaii, which was never built. After being stored for decades, the collection was auctioned in 2004. The Newport Restoration Foundation purchased several items, which are on view for the first time in this exhibit. “Passport” also includes clothing, including an Italian suit by Battilocchi, an evening coat by Ireland’s Sybil Connelly, and a spectacular custom-beaded, handmade silk dress from India (the same dress that Duke is shown wearing in a photo that is also part of the exhibit). Luxurous travel accessories that Duke used, including a Louis Vuitton trunk and suitcases, Hermes travel wallet, and a vanity suitcase from Morabito in Paris, are displayed as well. “Besides being a jetsetter, Doris Duke was a fashion trendsetter,” said Costa. “The wardrobe items on display in the exhibit not only reflect her personal style, but give insight into her appreciation for the cultures she visited.”
so resigned from Rogers in October 2011 to take a new position in the Pawtucket School Department. The following month, DiCenso’s attorney sent a letter to the Newport School Department, requesting nearly $40,000 for her unused vacation days. During her employment in Newport, DiCenso worked under six different contracts, but not under the 2011-2012 school year contract. With no updated contract in place, DiCenso knowingly worked under the conditions of her the 20102011 contract. According to the decision handed down by Hearing Officer Valentino Lombardi of the Department of Labor & Training, when DiCenso chose to tender her resignation on Nov. 4, 2011, she would have been entitled to 25 days of vacation payment – but only if she had completed 10 years of service to the district. DiCenso became principal of Rogers in July 2005, falling short of that 10-year requirement. DiCenso argued that she had accrued 56 vacation days before the 10-year service threshold was enacted. But Newport School Department attorney Neil Galvin successfully argued that with each new contract that DiCenso worked under, the provisions in previous agreements became null and void. The written decision claims that Ambrogi advised DiCenso to use her vacation days before resigning –advice that DiCenso did not take. During the hearing, Ambrogi testified that he did not challenge the number of vacation days DiCenso accrued, but he recommended that she extend the date of her resignation so she would be able to utilize her vacation days as the school district had been limiting the number of vacation days as a budgetary measure. DiCenso used only three of her vacation days to transition to her new position in Pawtucket. On Tuesday afternoon, Ambrogi called the decision a “clear win” for the school department. “The decision vindicates the position of the Newport School Committee and administration that Patti DiCenso left and was afforded the compensation that was due to her at the time,” he said. “Unfortunately, this resulted in taxpayer expenditure of money and time and effort on the part of the school administration to defend a case which we didn’t believe had merit in the first place.”
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Young and old came out in droves last week to see the cute, cuddly and stylish pets and people at the 4th Annual Fashion Show of Canine Couture at Rough Point. Lynne Weider of Wag Nation, and event sponsor, was master of ceremonies for the dozen canines who delighted the audience with their runway struts. The human models, decked out in clothing and accessories from Bellevue Avenue area merchants, accompanied their canine counterparts, who were all outfitted by Wag Nation. As a party favor, all attendees were given a doggie-tee. (As a nod to the Doris Duke exhibit Passport to the World, the shirts were cleverly boxed in a Chinese take-out box.)
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CALENDAR Thursday September 20
Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents Dave McComb on “Destroyer History Foundation and Tin Can Alley,” discussing the efforts to preserve the history of these vessels and the men who sailed them, Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 401-841-2101. Read/Eat/Chat All are invited to discuss “Leaving Van Gogh,” by Carol Wallace, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 12 p.m., members free, non-members $5, bring lunch, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org.
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Island Farmers Market Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Rd., Middletown, 2-6 p.m., 401-441-4317. Public Spaces Lecture Dr. Marian Mathison Desrosiers will present research on the account book of John Banister, a wealthy 18th century Newport merchant who was involved in complex trade, Colony House, 4:30 p.m., free, 401-841-8770.
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“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, 401-847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.
Fort Adams Car Festival The Middletown Rotary Club will present the 11th annual Fort Adams in the Fall Car Festival on Sunday, Sept. 30, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hundreds of vintage and late model cars, trucks and vans will be on display on the North Lawn at Fort Adams State Park. Prizes will be awarded in a variety of classes. For more information, visit www.FortAdams.org or call 401-841-0707.
by Dave Eggers, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., 401847-8720. Dance Film “A Sense of Place,” film about Island Moving Co.’s Open for Dancing Festival, Jane Pickens Theater, Washington Sq., film 7 p.m., preshow reception 6 p.m., $15 screening, $25 with reception, tickets at www.IslandMovingCo.org.
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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.
History App Launch Party Learn about Newport Historical Society’s new web app, “Explore Historic Newport,” Colony House, 9 a.m., refreshments, 841-8770.
Great Decisions Lecture Series “Middle East Realignment: the Arab Spring,” at SRU, O’Hare Academic Center, Shepard Ave. and Ochre Point Ave., 6:30 p.m., free, register at pellcenter@salve.edu or 401-341-2927.
Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival The East Coast’s most prestigious wine and food festival features hundreds of wines from around the world, upscale food samplings and cooking demonstrations by nationally-renowned chefs, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff mansions, full schedule at NewportMansionsWineandFood.org.
Thursday Book Discussion The Thursday Evening Book Group meets tonight to discuss, “Zeitoun,”
State Pier 9 Farmers Market Fresh lobsters, fish, produce, State Pier, Long Wharf, 2-6 p.m. NAM Annual Meeting Annual meeting at Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 3:30-5 p.m. Opening Reception Newport Art Museum hosts opening reception for fall exhibitions, 5-7 p.m., members free, non-members $10, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Ziti Night Newport Festa Italiana kicks off its 18th season with Ziti Night, Vasco da Gama Hall, 5 – 7 p.m., 849-7087. Jamestown Skatefest 7th annual skate board festival with competitions for groups ages 10 and up, Skatepark, Lawn Ave., 5-10 p.m., skating, dance and rap competitions, prizes, rain date Sept. 28, 401-423-7261.
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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. Pride Mountain Vineyards Wine Dinner Saturday, September 22nd Experience a 4 course dinner paired with a notable wine from Pride Mountain Vineyards, one of the featured vineyards being highlighted at the Newport Food & Wine Festival Frogs Leap Wine Dinner, Thursday, September 27th Join us in Muse and experience an amazing 4 course dinner cooked by our very own Jonathan Cartwright, where each course is paired with an award winning Frogs Leap wine. $85 per person at 6pm
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Suppose you wanted something so badly you become obsessed. Suppose the thing you want is writing talent, and your constant efforts to produce a novel of note fail—again and again and again. Then an opportunity literally falls into your lap. “The Words” is a film about writing and about taking responsibility for one’s actions and moving forward after making a mistake. A narrator, who we later learn is a successful novelist named Clay Hammond (Dennis Quaid), sets up the story. Hammond has just published a much-acclaimed novel called “The Words,” about a young man named Rory Jansen (Bradley Cooper) who labors on novel after novel, only to be met with letters of rejection and a downward spiraling sense of self-worth. While in Paris on their honeymoon, Rory’s wife Dora (Zoe Saldana) buys him an antique leather briefcase, which initially appears to be empty and which she intends as the vessel in which he will carry his published novel. Rory’s story, “The Widow’s Tears,” turns out to be a literary and financial hit. He’s arrived, he believes, and he and Dora plan to move out of their tiny flat in Brooklyn to more elegant digs in Manhattan. Fate, however, has another plan—one that will threaten to destroy his future. The film zigzags through time. A despondent Rory had reached up to his bookshelf’s top and pulled down the briefcase from Paris. The case holds a metaphorical genie in a lamp—an old manuscript, yellowed and marked with inky fingerprints (a suggestion of a crime on someone’s part). Rory devours the novel about a young soldier (Ben Barnes) just after World War II who meets and, after what looks like a separation, reunites with and marries his dream woman, Celia (Nora Arnezeder). The blissful couple dwells in an artist’s garret where the Young Man toils over unsold manuscripts. It takes a tragedy, the death of their infant daughter, to create a
“The Words” stars Bradley Cooper as a down-on-his-luck writer who stumbles upon a lost story written decades ago, and passes it off as his own. heartbreaking rift between the Man and his beloved Celia. Alone in his cramped apartment, the Man pours his heartache into a novel filled with passion and poignancy. As desperate as Rory, this man sends the manuscript to his estranged wife, whose heart softens. Celia returns to Paris, but, in her eagerness to reunite with her beloved, she forgets the briefcase—the very briefcase Rory now owns—on the train. It is never recovered, and the Young Man’s bitterness destroys the marriage. The plot has a few twists, including a mysterious Old Man (Jeremy Irons) who claims to be the book’s true author. What should Rory do? Does he tell the world about his flagrant theft of the novel, or does he dust himself off and get on with his life? Can he live with himself knowing that he’s his own best work of fiction? I shall not divulge the outcome. But another twist has been coiling its way into the narrative. The successful writer has just published Rory’s tale. Is this a conceit of the plot, or has this author destroyed the life of a young writer simply to put a heartfelt tale into words? We see Rory and Dora argue in an alley surrounded by trash cans, grime and graffiti and speculate that their marriage is also doomed. But wait. There’s that other writer, Clayton Hammond. Has he made
the whole thing up? Is Rory an extension of his own ego? Or, is the entire narrative about Rory and Dora fictional? I’ll share only that the Old Man tells Rory the entire tale, and Rory goes into a frenzy, feeling like a fraud and thinking he will never again know joy. Befitting a film about words, the dialogue is crisp and philosophical. The Old Man—or, possibly, Hammond—states the film’s central truth. “You can’t erase the past, no matter how much you might want to.” In the end, “The Words” is an enticing blend of genres: part drama, part tragedy, part mystery and very much a story about love in its varying guises—love of one’s chosen work, love between two men and women, and a genuine love for truth. The cinematography is moody, casting an aura of doubt. This critic found “The Words” an oasis following a summer of mostly blockbuster junk films. I was moved by its unbridled passion and teased by its layers of story, inside story, inside another story. People who have seen “The Words” either love it or hate it. If you dislike riddles, you may not find the movie pleasurable, but if you adore smart dialogue, mysteries and tragic love stories (are there any other kind outside of comedy?), you will love this film.
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Seamen’s Church Institute presents Tales, Treats and Tunes on Saturday, Sept. 29. Ben and Danielle Zartman will present “All at Sea: A Growing Family, A Small Boat, A Big Dream,” on their three-year adventure sailing from California to Newport with three young daughters. The Aloha Cafe will sell treats from 5:30-6:30 and at 7:30 p.m. Tim May will perform Celtic, folk, and original tunes on the guitar, banjo, and mandolin. 18 Market Square. For more information, visit www.SeamensNewport.org.
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Screening at Sachuest View the Planet Earth series’ “Saving Species,” Sachuest Point Visitors Center, Middletown. 6:30 p.m., free. Hunger Concert Salve Regina University ensembles perform, Ochre Court, Ochre Point Ave., 8-10 p.m., 401-341-2295. 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 22
Fall begins 10:49 a.m. Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival See Friday, Sept. 21. High Roller Car and Bike Show Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., 9 a.m.-noon registration, awards at 2:30 p.m., $10 registration fee, www.NewportGrand.com. Greenies Gardening for Kids Kids discover the secret life of bees through stories, demos, craft, and a visit to a garden, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 11 a.m., ages 3 and up, free but registration is required, 846-1573. Book Appraisals Book dealer Ray Rickman discusses “The Value of a Book,” and offers free appraisals for up to three books, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2 p.m., 401-847-8720. Polo Regional rivals compete in the semifinal round of the New England Challenge, Glen Farm, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 4 p.m., www.GlenFarm.com. 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., www.NewportArtMuseum. org. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 6 p.m. See Friday, Sept. 21. A Night of Treasures Fort Adams Trust benefit evening
of pirate-style revelry, Fort Adams, 6-10 p.m., pirate fare, dancing, cash bar, live auction, swashbuckling garb encouraged, $85, 401619-5801, wwwFortAdams.org. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Sept. 21. The Corvettes The Corvettes perform music of the Doo Wop era at Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., 9 p.m., 18+, NewportGrand.com.
Sunday
September 23 Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival See Friday, Sept. 21. “Tour de Newport” 4th annual bike-a-thon sponsored by Newport County Community Mental Health Center, begins at Rogers High School, 15 Wickham Rd., 9 a.m., 10, 25, and 45 mile routes, $30, all proceeds benefit NCCMHC, register at nccmhc.org. Cluny Fair 51st annual Cluny Country Fair, 75 Brenton Rd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., carnival games & prizes, hay rides, field games, cupcake walk, plant sale, baked goods, and more, family fun for all ages, 401-847-2850, www.ClunySchool.org. 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 and Paradise Ave.), 12 - 2 p.m., free. Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk Salve Regina hosts fundraising walk, O’Hare Academic Center, 12 p.m., 401-341-2440. Off the Beaten Path Historic Watson Farm Managers Don and Heather Minto lead a special tour of this extensive seaside working farm, 455 North Road, Jamestown, 2 p.m., members $3, non-members $8, nonmembers, 401-423-0005, www.HistoricNewEngland.org Sunday Matinee “Snow White and the Huntsman” at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 2 p.m., free, 401-423-7280.
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September 25
Pre-K Storytime Storytime for preschoolers at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10:30 a.m., public welcome, free, drop in. Meet the Artist Meet and chat with exhibiting artist Didi Suydam, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., noon, bring lunch, members free, nonmembers $5, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Candidates Meet & Greet Chamber members meet with candidates for national, state and local offices, Newport Yachting Center, 6-8 p.m., registration required, 401-847-1608 or kathleen@NewportChamber.com. Play Reading Group Tuesday play reading and discussion group, for those who love plays but don’t like the stage, Edward King Senior Center, 35 King St., 7-8:30 p.m., $2 donation requested to build script library, 401-846-7426. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 401-619-1388.
Wednesday September 26
Book Chats All welcome for weekly book discussions at Harbor House, 111 Washington St., 11 a.m., sponsored by Newport Public Library. 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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Hyatt Regency–Lois Vaughan, 4-6p.m.
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Tuesday, September 25
O/Brien’s Pub–TBA, 10 p.m. One Pelham East–Brian Scott, 2-6p.m.; Never In Vegas, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Rhumbline–Joe Parillo, 6:30 p.m. The Fifth Element–Honky Tonk Knights
Sunday, September 23
Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m. One Pelham East–The Melodians
Wednesday, September 26 Newport Grand Event Center–Grand Karaoke, 8 p.m. Norey’s–Joe Fletcher, 9 p.m. One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Sardella’s–Dick Lupino, Carl Hosbond, Kent Hewitt, 7:30-10 p.m.
Clarke Cooke House–Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
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Afterschool Art Afterschool art program for kids ages 5 and up, utilizing a variety of media, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 3:30 p.m., registration required, 401- 846-1573 Windmill Wednesdays Tour the 1812 windmill at Prescott Farm. 2009 West Main Road, Middletown, 4-6 p.m., 401-846-4152. Book Collecting Lecture Dr. Oren Davis presents “Old and Rare: Reflections on Book Collecting,” SRU, McKillop Library, Ochre Point Ave., 4:30 p.m. Candlelight Mansion Tour 6 p.m. See Monday, Sept. 24 for details. Climate Change Lecture The Learning Center at Channing Church presents ““The Impact of Sea Level Rise and Climate Change on Aquidneck Island & Coastal Rhode Island,” Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 6:30 p.m., register at 401-846-0643 or office@ channingchurch.org. Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 401-619-1388.
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Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents Linda Maloney discussing her book “Military Fly Moms: Sharing Memories, Building Legacies, Inspiring Hope,” Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 401-841-2101. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. See Thursday, Sept. 20. Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Thursday, Sept. 20. Business After Hours Join the Chamber of Commerce’s monthly after hours gathering with the Newport Historical Society at Colony House, Washington
Square, 5-7 p.m., members free, non-members $25, 847-1608 or kathleen@NewportChamber.com. Life of the Mind Series Kate Gubelmann presents “It Started With Adam and Eve: How Gardens Enrich Our Lives,” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m. lecture, 5:30 p.m. reception, members free, non-members $10, 401-847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.
Friday
September 28 Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 6 p.m. See Friday, Sept. 21. Manhattan Short Film Festival Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., 8 p.m., $10, same program Fri/ Sat, www.ManhattanShort.com. Changes in Latitudes Changes in Latitudes in an authentic Jimmy Buffett tribute show, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Blvd., 9 p.m., 18+, www.NewportGrand.com.
Saturday September 29
Harvest Fair Norman Bird Sanctuary’s 38th annual autumn fair featuring crafts, food, mud pit, monkey bridge, hay rides and more, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 10 a.m., 401846-2577,www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org. Hazmat Collection Eco-Depot will collect hazardous waste at Newport Utilities Department for area residents, Halsey St., 8 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, for info or to make an appointment, visit rirrc.org/ecodepot. Greenies Gardening for Kids Kids learn about the history of corn through stories, demos, craft, and visit to garden, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 11 a.m., ages 3 and up, free but registration is required, 846-1573. Polo Final round of the New England Cup Championship, Glen Farm,
East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 4 p.m., www.GlenFarm.com. Tales, Treats and Tunes Travel stories, food at the Aloha Café, and music by Tim May, Seamen’s Church Institute, 18 Market Square, 4:30-8 p.m., 401-847-4260. Comedy at the Vineyards Comedy & Wine series continues with Paul D’Angelo, Newport Vineyards, 909 East Main Rd., Middletown, wine at 6 p.m., comedy at 7 p.m., $30, 401-848-5161. Full Moon Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt, 657 Bellevue Ave., 8 p.m., 846-0669. Manhattan Short Film Festival 8 p.m. See Friday, Sept. 28.
Sunday
September 30 Harvest Fair Bird Walk Jay Manning leads free guided bird walks at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 8 a.m., no registration necessary, bring binoculars, 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org. Fort Adams Car Festival Fall Car Festival presented by the Middletown Rotary Club, Fort Adams North Lawn, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., display of cars, trucks and vans, prizes, 401-841-0707. Harvest Fair 10 a.m. See Saturday, Sept. 29. 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 and Paradise Ave.), 12 - 2 p.m., free. Sunday Matinee “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 2 p.m., free, 401-423-7280.
NATURE Birds Pool Efforts to Corral Fish By Jack Kelly
The fall bird migration season offers many opportunities to observe the behaviors of avian species as they pass through our region. One example is the cooperation of many species to feed not only themselves but other species within a habitat area. Recently this particular behavior was on display in the Gooseneck Cove salt marshes. A flock of approximately 25 Double-crested Cormorants began to drive a large school of bait fish deep into the cove and the main channel of the wetlands. The Double-crested Cormorant feeds by diving like a Loon, plunging headfirst in pursuit of fish. It is a widespread species that nests in colonies and forages for food on
This cooperation between species aids all the birds involved. They need to consume large quantities of fish in preparation for their migratory flights south in the days and weeks ahead. ponds, rivers and oceans across North America. The population of Cormorants has rebounded and flourished since the banning of DDT, which decimated the species. The average adult Double-crested Cormorant is 32 inches long with a wingspan of about 52 inches. This stocky black bird has orange loral
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tween the two groups of feeding birds and emerge with their own quick meal. The opportunistic terns stayed in the area until the fish made their escape. As suddenly as the feeding frenzy had begun, it ended. The egrets and herons moved to other regions of the marsh while the cormorants landed on the large rock formation in the center of the cove. These types of cooperative feeding practices are being performed across the wetlands, forests and fields of Newport County. They are well worth finding and observing as testimony to the majesty and wonder of nature.
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Fall Equinox Brings Great Fishing By Tim Flaherty September is one of the most productive times of the year to fish. This is because of the confluence of several factors, especially cooler water temperature, which initiates a powerful feeding response in many species, particularly migratory species like bass and bluefish. September’s prevailing northerly breeze greatly improves water clarity, allowing fish to readily find bait. Also in September, all of the baitfish that were spawned in the spring begin to descend the bay making for a feeding frenzy. This week marks the autumnal equinox, and to many, this is the official end of the warm embrace of summer. Angling enthusiasts, however, wait in anticipation for this date all year. Old-timers called it “fisherman’s Christmas,” because of the wonderful gifts the equinox brings to all good anglers. So, you’d better change the line on your reels and check the guides on your rods, because the holidays are here. Fishing this past week has been excellent with reports of big bass and ledgemonsters (big bluefish) being taken. Scup have schooled up for their annual migration, and there were at least a half-dozen commercial scup fishing boats from Massachusetts at the reef this past weekend. Scup are plentiful right now, so it’s a good time to stock up on this flaky white fish with an excellent sweet taste. You can even use scup to make a local treat called Scup Cakes, similar to crab cakes. The annual Sergeant Potts Memorial Fishing Tournament was held last weekend, attracting more than 150 local anglers. More than 300 people attended the cookout at the Portuguese-American Club in Portsmouth following the tournament. This year’s winner was Ed Jacobs with a 42-pound bass. The Grand Slam event, which required anglers to catch three species (tautog, bass, and bluefish) was won by Bill Either. This fundraiser helps the family of Sgt. Christopher Potts, who was
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New England Patriots linebacker, Jerod Mayo, caught this big bluefish locally, last Tuesday, while fishing with Capt. Tim Flaherty. killed in action in Afghanistan. Local sources say that Block Island bass fishing has been slow. Huge schools of ocean bluefish have taken over at the Southwest Ledge and north rip at the 1BI buoy. Bass fishing on the Cape is good, as the northern bass migration descends and passes through the Cape Cod Canal. This means they will pass by here soon en route south, so get ready, anglers, and don’t forget to sharpen the hooks on your plugs and jigs for the fall blitzes at the beaches. Big blues are to be found from the Pell Bridge to Castle Hill. Big blues and ledgemonsters can be found in the deeper water near the wrecks and deep hole off Ocean Drive. The bass are staying close to the surface, feasting on the annual bait migration from the upper bay. Bass can be found in the shallower water near shore, which is good news for shore anglers. Fishing with live eel at night is most effective this time of year. Eels are difficult to handle but not impossible. The best way to do it is by chilling the eels with ice packs, which puts them in a dormant state. Be sure to handle these slimy critters with a terry towel, which makes for a sure grip when hooking them. Always
hook them down the throat and bring the barb of the hook out the cheek, not the gill. On Tuesday, we had Jerod Mayo, linebacker for the New England Patriots, aboard. We fished an inshore wreck in perfect weather conditions. The fishing was fabulous. Mayo and his older brother landed many fish, but the high-liner on this trip was clearly Jerod, who hooked up 20 times and landed 15 ledgemonster blues on a mere 14 lb. test line, no small feat. Jerod was a natural with the rod and quickly learned how to land these tenacious fighters. After three hours, the box was full with over 200 pounds of blues, sea bass, and scup. After returning to Castle Hill, the party took their catch to Easton ‘s Point restaurant, where Ken Lacey prepared a sumptuous meal of panko-encrusted black sea bass and bluefish fingers with fried clams. Well, that’s all for now, folks. Have a great equinox, and may your lines be tight all week long. Capt. Tim, of Flaherty Charters, Castle Hill, Newport, is an island native who taught high school and college-level history. He has been angling for more than 50 years, following his father, Frank Flaherty.
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MHS Grabs First Div. III Victory After pounding Central Falls 43-0 in their non-division season-opener on the road on September 7, Middletown High School did the same to Burrillville in the team’s Division III opener on Friday, Sept. 14 at Gaudet Field. Result: Islanders 58-7 over the Broncos. Middletown’s senior running back Randy Butler led the way for MHS, rushing for 177 yards on only eight carries, while adding three touchdowns. The Islanders travel to Providence on Saturday, Sept. 22 for a noontime start against Classical High School before returning home to face Ponaganset for a 7 p.m. start on Friday night, Sept. 28. 4
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Vikings remain winless Rogers High School, is still in pursuit of their first gridiron win of the 2012 season. After getting walloped 47-0 by Division I Portsmouth on Sept. 14, the Vikings came up short, again, a week later, dropping their Division II-B opener to St. Raphael Academy, 28-21 at Toppa Field on Friday Sept. 14. Rogers’ senior running back Corey Jones rushed for 137 yards, and sophomore quarterback Quraan Bostic threw for two touchdowns in the loss. The Vikings’ next square off against Cumberland, on the road, this Friday, Sept. 21. Game time: 7 p.m. They return home on the 28th for another 7 p.m. tilt against North Kingstown. Friday, September 14, 2012
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Vikings quarterback Quraan Bostic, #3, scrambles to avoid the sack in the first half against St. Raphael. MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 9/22 12PM Middletown @ Classical BOYS SOCCER 9/21 4PM Middletown @ Classical 9/26 6PM East Greenwich @ Middletown GIRLS SOCCER 9/21 6PM Tolman @ Middletown 9/26 6:30PM Middletown @ Chariho GIRLS TENNIS 9/21 4PM Chariho @ Middletown 9/25 3:30PM Lincoln @ Middletown BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 9/25 4PM MEET @ Middletown High School North Kingstown vs Middletown vs Prout GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 9/25 4PM MEET @ Middletown High School North Kingstown vs Middletown vs Prout GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 9/25 6:30PM Rogers @ Middletown
PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 9/21 7PM Portsmouth @ Cranston West BOYS SOCCER 9/14 7PM North Kingstown @ Portsmouth 9/18 7PM Woonsocket @ Portsmouth GIRLS SOCCER 9/20 7PM Warwick Veterans @ Portsmouth 9/25 7PM St. Mary/Bay View @ Portsmouth GIRLS TENNIS 9/21 3:45PM Providence Country Day @ Portsmouth 9/25 3:45PM Portsmouth @ Classical BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 9/24 4PM MEET @ East Providence High School Portsmouth vs East Providence GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 9/24 4PM MEET @ East Providence High School Portsmouth vs East Providence vs St. Mary/Bay View
ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 9/21 7PM Rogers @ Cumberland BOYS SOCCER 9/20 3:30PM Tiverton @ Rogers GIRLS SOCCER 9/21 4:30PM Mt. Pleasant High @ Rogers 9/26 3:30PM Shea High @ Rogers GIRLS TENNIS 9/20 3:30PM Shea @ Rogers 9/24 3:30PM Rogers @ St. Raphael GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 9/20 6:30PM Hope @ Rogers 9/25 6:30PM Rogers @ Middletown
Viking sophomore mid-fielder Katie Russell, #10, heads one away from Central striker La’Keya Prince, #23.
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ST. GEORGE’S SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 9/28 7PM Nobles @ St. George’s BOYS SOCCER 9/27 4:30PM St. George’s @ Governor’s 9/29 2PM Nobles @ St. George’s 10/3 4:15PM St. George’s @ Wheeler GIRLS SOCCER 9/27 4:30PM St. George’s @ Governor’s 9/29 2PM Nobles @ St. George’s 10/3 4PM St. George’s @ Roxbury Latin GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY 9/22 3PM St. George’s @ Groton 9/27 4:30PM St. George’s @ Governor’s 9/29 2PM Nobles @ St. George’s 10/3 3PM St. George’s @ Tabor BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 9/22 3:30PM MEET @ Belmont Hill St. George’s vs Belmont Hill vs Middlesex vs Lawrence GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 9/22 3:30PM MEET @ Middlesex St. George’s vs Middlesex vs Lawrence
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FAITH BULLETIN BOARD A Circuitous Route to the Priesthood By Pat Blakeley
Touro High Holiday Services St. Pauls’ Potluck Touro Synagogue will hold Yom Kippur Services on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 8:30 a.m., 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. For more information, contact the Touro Synagogue administrator at 401-847-4794 x201 or cji@ tourosynagogue.org.
Newport Havurah Services The Newport Havurah, an association of Reform Jews, will hold Yom Kippur services. On Tuesday evening, Sept. 25, there will be an evening service at 7:30 p.m. On Sept. 26, the 10 a.m. service will be followed by a potluck breakfast. The 4:30 p.m. service will include Yizkor. For additional information, please contact newport.havurah1@gmail. com.
Meet Channing’s New Minister The congregation of Channing Memorial Unitarian Universalist Church, 135 Pelham Street, invites the public to hear and meet its new minister, The Rev. Dr. F. Jay Deacon, at Sunday services on Sept. 23. Following the 10 a.m. service the new minister and congregation will gather at a potluck picnic, weather permitting, at Touro Park. All are welcome to bring a dish to share, meet the minister and learn about Channing Church. For further information, call 401-847-7130.
Ordination at Emmanuel Church The Right Reverend Geralyn Wolff, Bishop of Rhode Island, will ordain Sherilyn K. Pearce to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Emmanuel Church at 10 a.m. Pearce served an internship at Emmanuel Church during her ordination process, and she participated in Sunday and mid-week liturgies and assisted with Christian Formation. She is a graduate of Yale Divinity School. All are welcome. For more information call 401-847-0675.
St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., will host a 4th Friday Potluck at the church on Friday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share with family and friends.
Call for Food The Salvation Army is requesting donations of food to help keep the food pantry open during this transition period before the holiday drives begin. Canned goods, nonperishable food items, and monetary donations to purchase food supplies are urgently needed. For more information, contact Lt. Helen Johnson at 401-846-3234.
Interweave Potluck Interweave at Channing Church will hold a potluck dinner on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Interweave is the only organized support group for gay, bisexual, and transgender people and allies on the island and welcomes all. For more info, call Interweave co-chair Pam Goff at 401846-5565.
United Methodist Women The first gathering of the UMW will be Sunday, Sept. 23, 3:30 p.m. at Calvary Methodist Church, 200 Turner Rd., Middletown. Bring a salad to share.
Hour of Peace St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., will host An Hour of Peace, a celebration with Christopher and Katherine Carbone, on Thursday, Sept 27 at 7 p.m.
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Local Soup Kitchen Gets A Face-Lift Local volunteers and community representatives recently gathered at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen on Memorial Boulevard to celebrate the newly remodeled kitchen facility. The kitchen work began earlier this summer as part of a larger plan for remodeling the outdated 1960’s-era building. “The kitchen was crowded, dark and had almost no storage,” Lieutenant Helen Johnson. “It had become impossible with the outdated and worn appliances to truly provide the services and meals the soup kitchen needed.” The facility serves five meal seatings a week to a variety of community groups, including two soup kitchens. “The Rhode Island Food Bank acknowledges our soup kitchen as one of the most economical kitchens in all of Rhode Island because of the way we manage our funds and how we run our donated goods,” said Lieutenant Kevin Johnson. “We serve 700-800 meals a month and the need grows larger every month. The kitchen is open serving people day and night, almost every day of the week. With this remodel we will now be able to cook all of our meals at our facility instead of relying on partnerships with local restaurants and hotels to help meet the need dur-
ing the busy holiday season.” said Johnson. “Not many people realize that Newport has the highest per capita low income housing in the state. People see the mansions and the downtown and they think that is all there is to Newport. There are a lot of people here in our city who are really on the edge. This kitchen provides a great service to our community,” said Mayor Henry Winthrop, who was on hand to help christen the new kitchen. As the largest soup kitchen in the area, the Salvation Army needs money, supplies and volunteers in order to maintain the level of service needed. Stop & Shop recently gave over $2,000 worth of food for the kitchen. The construction for the new kitchen and donation of some appliances was done by All American Midwest. The clean, open, airy design was donated by SpencerMcCombe of Cordtsen Design in Newport. With the new kitchen open, the Salvation Army will begin to focus on its next projects, which include repairing the roof. For more information about volunteering at the soup kitchen, contact Lt. Johnson at 846-3234. – L.A. Raymond
The Rev. Canon Anne Marie Richards, Rector at Trinity Church, walked away from the church during her college years. Raised in the Catholic faith in the DC area, she had the feeling in her late teens that she didn’t need the church or even necessarily believe - any more. It wasn’t until after she left college and met her husband-tobe Brook that she made her way back – and it was a circuitous path. She and Brook were at a loss when looking for a place to get married. After seeing the priest from Christ Church in Alexandria officiate at a friend’s outdoor wedding, they hoped he would marry them. The young couple began to go to his parish and soon found themselves drawn to it. Three weeks after they were confirmed in the Episcopal Church, they were married at the same altar. After moving to Maryland with her young family, Richards found herself increasingly involved with the church, serving on the Vestry and even directing the Christmas pageant. She felt a growing sense of call, but wasn’t sure what it meant. She didn’t exactly have an “aha” moment, as she remembers: “It was more of an ‘aha’ couple of years.” On Ash Wednesday 1999, she was about to proceed down the aisle as the chalicist when the priest turned to her and asked, “Have you always known you were called to be a priest?” Richards was stunned. “I had never mentioned my thoughts to anyone but my husband,” she recalls. She began the discernment process to explore the possibility of moving forward but got another surprise when she met with the Bishop: She had to finish college before she could enter seminary. Undeterred, Richards spent the next two years earning a degree in organizational development, while working full time and juggling her roles as wife and mother of two young boys. “I couldn’t have done any of it without the complete sup-
port of my husband,” she acknowledges. She entered the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria in 2002 and was orThe Rev. Canon dained in 2005. Her first appointAnne Marie ment was as asRichards sociate rector at another Trinity Church, in Princeton, New Jersey, a vibrant parish serving 1,200 families. In May 2010 she came to Trinity Newport, tasked with the mission to rebuild the church. Years of declining membership and a series of interim clergy had left the oncerobust parish with a dwindling, detached congregation. Today, Trinity is growing again, Richards confirms, thanks to a dedicated cadre of parishioners who would not give up on their church. There are wonderful things happening at all levels, and worship, education and service programs are expanding. The church’s youth and music ministries and hunger programs with the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and the Christian Action Center meal network impact hundreds. Richards’ enthusiasm is palpable.
“I am a fool for Christ,” she laughs. “I feel that we have something wonderful to offer the world and I want people to know it.” Undertaking the reading of the whole Bible together has been an “amazing experience,” she declares. “Week after week, there have been 30 people gathering just to read and explore ‘The Story.’” Watching the choir develop under the direction of music director Brent Elwood Erstad is a source of great joy to her. Richards feels they make a tremendous impact on the worship service. “They are getting close to fearless” in what they take on, she says. She notes that the biggest challenge is to be faithful in building the church. It would be easy, she says, to succumb to popular “catchy” marketing phrases to try to grow the parish, but explains, “We live in a broken and hurting world and the Christian faith offers hope. I believe that is the message we need to send.” Historic Trinity Church, long seen as the church of the wealthy, has opened its arms to Newport. As Richards invites, “You are welcome at Trinity. Whether you are rich or poor, young or old, a person of color, gay or straight, this church is for you.”
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“Life in the Balance” Saturday, October 13, 2012 8 a.m. – noon Crowne Plaza Hotel Warwick, Rhode Island
Join us for an educational and inspirational morning about breast cancer and survivorship. FEATURING:
• Keynote speaker Tieraona Low Dog, MD, presenting Life in the Balance: Strategies for Optimal Health, sponsored by nutritional support services in the department of surgery at Rhode Island Hospital • A panel of experts discussing the latest in cancer care and survivorship moderated by Theresa A. Graves, MD, director of the Breast Center of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Rhode Island Hospital • Brunch, exhibits and raffle prize drawings
Tieraona Low Dog, MD Author and international speaker Tieraona Low Dog, MD, has studied natural medicine and its role in modern health care for more than 30 years. Prior to receiving her medical degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, she studied massage therapy, midwifery, herbal medicine and martial Tieraona Low Dog, MD arts. Low Dog has been involved with national health policy and regulatory issues for more than a decade and has won numerous awards in recognition of her work with integrative medicine. She currently serves as the fellowship director for the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine and as clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Arizona Health Sciences Center.
Avenues of Healing is open to the public. Registration is $10 and required due to limited seating. For more information and to register, contact the Lifespan Health Connection at 401-444-4800 or visit www.cancer.lifespan.org/avenues-of-healing.
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RECENT DEATHS Donnamaria (Bruton) Coutis, 58, of Portsmouth, passed away Sept. 9, 2012. She was the wife of Tim Coutis. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Connors Funeral Home, Portsmouth. Michael F. Dwyer, 94, of Newport, passed away Sept. 15, 2012 at the Forest Farm Health Care Center, Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Augustin’s Church Building Fund, 2 Eastnor Rd., Newport, RI 02840. Daniel Raymond Huckabone, 30, of Portsmouth passed away Sept. 10, 2012. He was the grandson of Raymond and Alice Mosher of Middletown. His funeral service was held at St. Columba Cemetery Chapel. Thomas James Hunt, 70, of Portsmouth, passed away Sept. 11, 2012 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of Elaine F. (Doran) Hunt. Donations in his memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Multiple Myeloma Research, Binney Street, Boston, MA 02115.
Dr. Roberta Wynne Koppel, 65, of Newport, passed away Sept. 12, 2012 at home. She was the wife of Wayne M. Wiggins. Donations in her memory may be made to the Cancer Research Foundation, 135 S. LaSalle St., Ste. 2020 Chicago, IL 60690-0493. John Richard Lema, 79, of Portsmouth, passed away Sept. 8, 2012 at home surrounded by family. He was the husband of the late Anna Marie Gomes. Donations in his memory may be made to the Rhode Island Food Bank, 200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907. Colleen A. (Crowley) Rinkel, 52, of Middletown, passed away Sept. 15, 2012 at home peacefully. She was the wife of John J. Rinkel. Donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, P.O. Box 412, Newport, RI 02840. Helen E. Swistak, 91, of Newport, passed away on Sept. 12, 2012. She was the wife of Walter Swistak. Donations in her memory may be made to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, 249 Roosevelt Ave, Suite 201, Pawtucket RI 02860.
Newport County TV Program Highlights September 20– September 26 THURSDAY – SEPTEMBER 20 10 a.m.: Around BCC 10:30 a.m.: Newport City Limits 11 a.m.: Jazz Bash 11:30 a.m.: Portsmouth This Week 12 p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council (WWMD Ordinance Workshop): 9.17 1:40 p.m.: Portsmouth School Committee Mtg: 9.11 2:10 p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 9.12 5 p.m.: Grace and Truth 6 p.m.: Sound Check (Charge the Atlantic) 6:30 p.m.: Dog Tags 7 p.m.: Time Capsule 7:30 p.m.: Center Stage 8 p.m.: Newport School Committee Mtg: 9.11 10:35 p.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 9.12 FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 21 9 a.m.: Grace and Truth 10 a.m.: Sound Check (Charge the Atlantic) 10:30 a.m.: Dog Tags 11 a.m.: Time Capsule 11:30 a.m.: Center Stage 12 p.m.: Newport School Committee Mtg: 9.11 2:35 p.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 9.12 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7 p.m.: Newport: ALN Forum 11:30 p.m.: Not For Nothing SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 22 10 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11 a.m.: Newport: ALN Forum 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7 p.m.: Middletown Celebration of the Arts SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 23 10 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11 a.m.: Middletown Celebration of the Arts 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus
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th sale!
20% Off All Fine Area Rugs
ALL Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red Mill
eds save on hundr
Flour, grain, granola, gluten free, beans, cereal, flaxseed, oats, soup mix, baking mixes, and more!
20 OFF %
Rolling Mantel Electric Fireplaces Expresso or Black Oak
Our Reg. $179 NOW
Ocean State
JOB LOT $
80 Varieties
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$
Quartz Infrared Full Size Rolling Mantel Fireplaces Our Reg. $299 NOW
$
275
75 SAVINGS
100 - $200
%
Winter Coats choose from 10 famous labels!
$
150
Tech 9 Snowboard
39
99
with Bindings
FOR THE SERIOUS ATHLETE Compare $1,000
7
99
$500 on Amazon
$250
2 Liter
at Job Lot!
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Polar Sodas & Seltzers Over 15 varieties mix & match
4
69 Case of 24
All Spices, Grinders & Extracts
1lb Walnuts................... 5 $ 1lb Pistachios................ 5 $ 1lb Almonds.................. 5 $ 1/2 lb Pecans............... 4 $
Electric Blankets
25 OFF %
Lowest Prices of the Year!
Twin ..Comp$69...............$28 Full ....Comp$70...............$33 QueenComp$80...............$38 King ..Comp$100.............$48
75 varieties
All Bakeware
New England Patriots!
American Greeting Gibson Greeting Cards
40 OFF
All Readers
One Time Only Price!
30
%
$
18
$
Hoody
All Cookware
All Kitchen Appliances
All Art Supplies
All School & Office Supplies
All Books
OFF
All Sunglasses
26
50
%
50 lb Black Oil Sunflower Seed
Compare $40
%
OFF
All Trash Bags
All Gazebos
All Fitness
All Air Beds
30 OFF 25 OFF 20%OFF 30 OFF 25 OFF 20 OFF %
All Tarps
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All Clothing*
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30 OFF 30%OFF 25 OFF 30 OFF 25 OFF %
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All Memory Foam Toppers
WE RARELY LIMIT QUANTITIES
20
All Blankets & Comforters
All Cosmetis
WE NOW ACCEPT CASH BENEFIT EBT CARDS
* except $39.99 winter coats & patriot hoodies
All Vacuums
All Pet Beds
GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN ALL STORES
SALE DATES: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 THRU WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 STORE HOURS: Thursday-Saturday 8am-10pm; Sunday 9am-8pm; Monday-Wednesday 8am-9pm
All Hand Tools
We now accept Cash Benefit EBT Cards & All Major Credit Cards
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