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Table of Contents HALLOWEEN EVENTS 14 CALENDAR 16 CLASSIFIEDS 26 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4-5 CROSSWORD 24 DINING OUT MAP 17 EDITORIAL 6 NATURE 22 NAVY BRIEFS 8 POLICE LOG 5 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 7 RECENT DEATHS 26 RESTAURANTS 13-21 SPORTS 20-21 WELLNESS 11
Above, is Maya Lin’s latest revision of her plan for the park based on feedback the Newport Restoration Foundation has received about its redesign for the park. In the new design, the size of the proposed seating areas has been reduced by nearly half, and the paths are close to their current location. Below, the drawing shows Queen Anne Square as it is now.
This photo of Queen Anne Square, c 1977, shows that Doris Duke had quite a different vision for Queen Anne Square than what we see today.
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Rogers Principal Resigns By Meg O’Neil In a surprising announcement to teachers, students and administrators on Monday, Oct. 17, Rogers High School Principal Patti DiCenso said she was resigning from the position that she has held since 2005. DiCenso is leaving Newport to take on the job of chief school performance officer in Pawtucket, a move that puts her at the same level as an Assistant Superintendent. The news of her resignation arrived on the same day that the school department learned of five contractor bids that came in 20 percent over the estimated budget for the construction of the new Pell Elementary School. “This was a bad news day for us,” said Superintendent John Ambrogi, recalling DiCenso’s career in Newport schools. DiCenso could not be reached for comment, but the Superintendent and members of the School Committee shared their thoughts on her decision to leave: “Patti did a great job at RHS in her six years,” Ambrogi said. “She secured the ten-year New England Association of School and College accreditation for the school. Our graduation rates also went up while she was here. She’s improved the reputation of the high school in Newport and across the state.” During her tenure at RHS, Di-
Conversations Regarding Queen Anne Square By Lynne Tungett Many conversations have taken place over the past six months that have resulted in a revised design for Queen Anne Square by renowned landscape architect Maya Lin. Beloved by many, the park elicits strong opinions for and against the changes proposed for it by the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF). Newport This Week spoke with many of the key players in the debate, asking the questions that our readers wanted answered.
Patti DiCenso with Superintendent John Ambrogi. (Photo by Meg O’Neil Censo saw the graduation rate increase from roughly 65 percent to 80 percent. “Anytime that a person has an opportunity to make forward movement in a career they enjoy, instead of just a lateral move, then that’s a good thing,” Ambrogi said. “But on a personal note, she’s been a great person to work with, and she’ll be missed.” School Committee member Robert Leary was surprised by the announcement, saying, “She’s been tremendous, and it’s a big loss to us here in Newport.” Committee member Jo Eva
Gaines said of DiCenso. “We’re going to miss her dearly. She’s done such a great job here. Replacing her is not going to be easy. I think Patti is one that broke the mold. The principal that follows her will have big shoes to fill, here. She’s caught the attention of people around the state, and that’s what happens when the state wants you.” DiCenso will not take her new position for a few more weeks, but the School Committee will elect an interim principal until the position is filled, permanently.
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What is going to happen to the trees? Scott Wheeler, Newport’s Tree Warden and Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds, said: “Members of the Tree Society, the Open Space Commission, and I met with Pieter Roos (executive director of NRF) and also had an on-site walk through the square. In early May, I compiled two pages of notes regarding maintainability, and also offered quite a few suggestions about lighting, irrigation and handicap access. I gave the input to Ed Lavallee, the city manager, and Pieter. A key piece of feedback was to keep an unobstructed view corridor from the park looking up to Trinity Church. Initially, 23 trees were to be removed, but now because of our input, only nine trees will be relocated or cut down. Basi-
cally, those that are out of character are going, and there will be a more naturalized landscape. I have been involved in many controversial projects, like the one at the Newport Library. My job is to look at the project, and not be in favor or object, but evaluate the implications. For example, will stone dust be too near a drinking fountain?” What has been your biggest concern with the project? Kate Leonard, council member for the ward which contains the park, said: “The park belongs to the public, and that means, to me, total transparency. The public and the council need to know exactly what the result will be. The maintenance agreement is also a major concern of mine, and what the associated costs will be. All of those things need to be looked at, not in a vacuum, but with public input. We need to look at it with open eyes and not with conjecture.” Will there be any seating with backs? Pieter Roos, Executive Director of Newport Restoration Foundation, said: “At first, seating with backs was not in the plan, but as time went on, and we received feedback, we need to have some more traditional seating with backs, and that is now a firm part of the plan.
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QUEEN ANNE CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Maya Lin will include the style and location of the additional seating in her final plans that will be submitted to the city before the proposal is placed on the council docket.” What about public safety? Lt. William Fitzgerald of the Newport Police Dept. said: “Capt. Gary Silva, Community Policing Officer (CPO), Jonathan Cortes and I reviewed the drawings about a month ago. We made suggestions and recommendations regarding security issues. The dark areas, rocks and bushes make it difficult for routine patrols to monitor the park. The installation of surveillance cameras, wired to the police department, would be very helpful. Of all the parks, we receive the most calls for service for Queen Anne Square. The redesign, with more lighting and less hiding spaces, will make less opportunity for criminal activity.” How different will the park look after the redesign is implemented? Pieter Roos, said: “As we have said throughout the process, this project is an enhancement to improve the park, not a radical redesign. It has always been our intention in this design to retain the important elements that the community enjoys: an abundance of grass, an inviting place to enjoy the sun or the shade, and the view of Trinity Church. The improvements, such as the foundations for seating, the movement of trees to provide shade and allow sun and the revised pathways for
easy access, are meant to enhance what is already there. We are confident that if you enjoy and use the park, now, you will enjoy it more, once the improvements are complete.” How has the city been involved in the process? Newport City Manager, Ed Lavallee said: “I first saw the site plan at the Newport Art Museum (with then Mayor Jean Marie Napolitano, and about 30 people in July 2010). From a public safety standpoint, I was most concerned with a chimney and fireplace element. I don’t think those will remain in the final design. The 18-inch high seating walls, I feel, are not as much of a hazard, actually, as the six-inch elevated curbing along Thames Street. The maintenance issues and operating costs all have to be worked out. It is important to determine who will administer the project and manage the money. Joe Nicholson, the city solicitor, received a draft of that agreement within the past two weeks and is reviewing it, now. At the May 25 (2011) council meeting, the council passed the park resolution.* And, I was also at the public workshop held at city hall on Aug. 17. The next formal step is to have the agreement placed on the docket of an upcoming city council meeting. How does the redesign affect Trinity Church? Roos commented: “The design has always been intended to en-
hance the view of Trinity Church. With two exceptions, all of the changes are aimed at the city portion of the park. The first exception is that we would like to remove the brick path leading from the Mary Street Parking alley to the church and replace it with one that better aligns with the alley and would be made of bluestone. The second is that the garden shed, currently used by the garden guild, is in dilapidated condition and sits on city land. We need a space for the mechanicals for the park, primarily electrical panels and irrigation control. We are proposing to the church to build a new shed in a more attractive clapboard version which matches other architecture on the Trinity campus and that is slightly larger. (6-8’ longer). Trinity would retain their current space with a separate entrance for the mechanical end. Furthermore, we anticipate creating an arrangement that formalizes Trinity’s ability to keep the shed on the city’s land. As with the entire project, these things will be done without cost to Trinity Church and will only happen after a formal negotiation and approval by the vestry. A 3D model is expected to be complete by Oct. 28 and will be on display at the Newport Public Library. The final renderings will be available before the project is placed on the City Council docket in November.
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Middletown Rejects Zoning Request By Jill Connors MIDDLETOWN–A developer’s request to change zoning on a West Main property from light industrial to general business has been rejected by Town Council, who agreed with the Planning Board’s recommendation that the rezoning would be inconsistent with the town’s Comprehensive Plan. “Each type of commerce in our town is important and I think we must stay the course of our landuse plan and deny this rezoning,” said Councilor Chris Semonelli before the vote. The property involved, owned by Omni Land Company, is located along West Main Road, southeast of the intersection of West Main and Greene Lane, and last held an indoor skating park. For several years, requests have been made to reclassify the zoning to allow for the construction of a retail establishment. At various Town Council and Planning Board meetings over the years, neighbors have consistently objected to the possibility of a large retail chain store at this location, citing traffic congestion and
devaluing of the neighborhood as reasons. There have also been concerns raised by local watershed advocates who pointed out that the property is located in a prime area within the Bailey Brook watershed, and any development that increased impervious surfaces could affect water quality. Planning Board chairman Jan Eckhart’s recommendation was based in part on a recognition that this property is one of the few in Middletown that is still zoned for light industrial use. Council members agreed that it was important to keep land available for such uses as woodworking, carpentry, metalworking, and other artisan-type trades. Other actions of note: State Senator Louis P. DiPalma presented the Aquidneck Island Coyote Workgroup Final Report, and thanked the Council for spearheading the effort to develop a plan for coexisting with coyotes. “I think you have set a model for every town in the state,” said DiPalma. The workgroup, which included biologists, DEM officials, and town officials, studied various aspects of the coyote problem, and sug-
gested a number of management tactics, including making it illegal to feed coyotes or leave food outside for them, and increasing efforts to remove road kill promptly. The report also describes Middletown’s experience in hiring a coyote hunter, who, the report states, killed 40 coyotes (6 in the “Paradise East area,” 29 in the “Paradise West area,” 3 in the “Reservoir area,” and 2 in the “Kempenaar Valley area”). Council authorized Town Planner Ron Wolanski to submit a “Planning Challenge Grant” application to the state requesting $40,000 for a feasibility study for a multi-use trail in town. Envisioned as a bicycle and pedestrian trail, the path would connect the Wyatt Road recreation fields to Gaudet Middle School, Middletown High School, and the town-owned Kempenaar Valley property behind Shaw’s. Wolanski indicated there is the possibility of tying in to the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, which Aquidneck Land Trust should be completing this winter. In approving the request to submit the grant, the Council expressed its enthusiasm for the trail, and for the possibility that it might, one day, connect to the beaches, as well.
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Pepperidge Farms is hosting a youth basketball skills competition nationwide and youth of all ages are invited to “show their stuff.” The Newport Recreation Department will host the event locally on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Hut. There will be six divisions, boys and girls ages 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12. Ages are as of Feb. 25, 2012. The event is free and no advance registration is required. Finals will be held in Orlando, Florida.
The Pennfield School, located at 110 Sandy Point Rd., Portsmouth, will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 8 - 10 a.m. Visitors will meet Rob Kelley, Head of the School, see a morning assembly, and tour the nursery school through grade 8. To RSVP or to schedule a private tour, call 849-4646 ext. 147, or email kemory@pennfield.org. Visit the school’s website at www.pennfield.org for additional information.
The Potter League for Animals’ annual meeting is slated to be held on Monday, Oct. 24 at the Potter League on 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. The League’s accomplishments over the past year will be reviewed. New board members as well as departing board members will be recognized. Refreshments will be served. The public is invited to attend. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jill Homen at JillH@PotterLeague.org or 8460592 ext. 122.
Garden Club Meeting The Seaside Garden Club has announced their next meeting at Vasco de Gama Hall on Fenner Ave., Newport, with guest speaker, Floral Designer Richard Ho. Ho will demonstrate how to create both fall and Christmas arrangements. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. For further information, contact 8482545.
The Art Of… The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County is hosting “The Art Of…” a fundraiser and celebration of the diverse cultural arts the local community has to offer, on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m., at the Forty 1 North. In honor of National Arts & Humanities Month, the fundraiser will showcase art in its many forms: the art of music, paint, dance, food, and cocktail. Tickets and seating are limited and reservations are required. Call 846-8018 or email rsvp@41north. com to reserve your spot. All funds raised during the evening will support The ACA of Newport County, an alliance that promotes and advances arts and culture in Newport County for the benefit of the community.
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Arts Around the Fire The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County’s Arts Around the Fire starts up again on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Spanglish, 162 Broadway. Newport architect and founder of the Newport Architectural Forum, Ross Cann, will speak briefly about the forum’s programs and upcoming projects, particularly the Washington Square Roots initiative. Celebrate Arts & Humanities Month with the Alliance. Hear about opportunities and accomplishments in the Newport County cultural community – talk about your own! Arts Around the Fire features a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres donated by Spanglish, and an informal atmosphere where artists, performers, writers and art lovers can connect. Sign up for memberships in the Alliance or become a supporting member of the Alliance, a coalition of individuals and non-profits committed to the advancement of arts and culture in Newport County. No reservations needed. For more information visit www.newportarts.org.
Malcolm Holcombe at Common Fence Music Common Fence Music will present North Carolina singer/songwriter Malcolm Holcombe on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. The gravel-voiced Holcombe combines folk, blues and country into his own unique sound and recently released his eighth album, “To Drink the Rain.” This is his second performance in two years at Common Fence Point. The performance is at the Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Road, Portsmouth. Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 at the door. Advance tickets are available at www.commonfencemusic.org. Guests are invited to bring a picnic for a pre-show “folktailgate” party. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Call for Original Plays STAGERightRI is accepting applications and submissions of original short plays for the Newport Theatre Festival. The festival is scheduled for March 2 - 4, 2012. The weekend festival will showcase original short plays written by New England playwrights with the maximum runtime of twenty minutes. There is a $100 entry fee for submissions. Deadline for all entries is January 15, 2012. For more info, email director@newporttheatrefestival.com or call Artistic Director Tom C. Erb at 401207-4812.
Feed-A-Friend Students from St. George’s School and the Middletown community will be collecting donations of non-perishable foods for the Feed-A-Friend Food Pantry at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center of Newport County. The 28th Annual Thanksgiving Drive will take place on Sunday, Oct. 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., where students will drive to people’s homes to pick up donated items. If interested, call St. George’s School Director of Community Service at 662-5161 to schedule a pickup on Oct. 23. Clearly mark all bags of groceries for donations – you may leave them outside your door, or by your mailbox, weather permitting. Food items that are needed include: stuffing mix, gravy, cranberry sauce, instant potatoes, pasta and rice, canned yams, canned juices, canned soups, canned/dry milk, canned meats and tuna, pudding/jell-o, frosting, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter & jelly, pancake mixes with syrup, beans and lentils, muffin and cake mixes, cereals, canned fruits & vegetables, and tomato sauces. Please note that all items must be non-perishable foods, and no glass bottles or jars are permitted. Donations may also be dropped off directly to the MLK Community Center Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at 20 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd.
For What It’s Worth Dear Mr. Santi: I have a collection of about a dozen Beatles 45 records that belonged to my father. They all have their jackets and are in good condition. What are they worth? — Help Dear Help: Value of vintage 45 r.p.m. vinyl records has been going up over the past several years as more collectors of this category of nostalgia come to the market. Beatles 45s, even though millions were produced, are in demand with most records intact with their colorful jackets selling in the $15 to $40 price range. Condition is important, most 45s have lost their jackets and the records were played endlessly! I still believe that vinyl records sound better than CD’s. — Federico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques (Free verbal appraisals are offered on Thursdays, from noon to 5 p.m., no appointment necessary.) 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
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A fall piano recital featuring pianist Lisa M. Babbitt will be held Sunday, Oct. 23, 4 p.m. The program will consist of well loved works of Debussy and Chopin. Ms. Babbitt holds a degree in Piano Performance from the University of Richmond. The recital will be held in the Guild Hall at St. John’s Church on The Point. Suggested donation is $20. A reception will follow. Call the church at 848-2561 for more information.
The library will host Harry Eudenbach, Newporter, gardener, and author of “Estate Gardeners of Newport: a Horticultural Legacy.” On Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., Mr. Eudenbach will talk about his research and show slides he compiled for his book. “Estate Gardeners of Newport” tells an entirely new story about a thoroughly storied place: it showcases the lives and works of the people who created the unique horticultural landscape of Newport’s estates. As the book makes clear, it is no accident that Newport is home to such rare and varied trees and bushes. Don’t miss this chance to learn about the Newport gardeners who helped give this city its international reputation. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. The author will have copies of Estate Gardeners of Newport available for purchase and signing. For more information, contact the reference desk at 847-8720 x208, info@newportlibraryri.org.
Lyme Disease Support Group The Lyme Disease Support Group’s usual third Thursday meetings for Oct and Nov. are cancelled. A special meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 10 at Harbor House, 111 Washington St. For more information, contact LymeNewport@ gmail.com.
Scouting for Food Check your door handles for empty grocery bags on Saturday, Oct. 29, as the Boy Scouts will be going door to door around the state for their annual “Scouting for Food” drive. The scouts ask you to fill the bag with non-perishable items and place the bag back on your door handle on the morning of Saturday, Nov. 5, when the scouts will return to pick up the donated food to the RI Food Bank. Now in its 24th year, the drive has collected 7.5 million pounds of food since its founding in 1988. For more information, contact the RI Community Food Bank at 942-6325.
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The upcoming monthly meeting for children in grades 3 –5 will be held on the Monday, Oct. 24 at 3:30 p.m. at the Newport Public Library. October’s Book is The Ghost of Crutchfield Hall by Mary Downing Hahn. The book makes the perfect ghost story to read in the days leading up to Halloween. Registration is required, call 847-8720 ext. 204, or email cantonio@newportlibrary.org.
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Newport Police Log During the period from Monday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 17, the Newport Police Department responded to 583 calls. Of those, 158 were motor vehicle related; there were 124 motor vehicle violations issued and 34 accidents. Police also issued 15 bicycle violations. The police also responded to 8 incidents of vandalism, 16 noise complaints, 27 animal complaints, and 30 home/ business alarm calls. Officers conducted 4 school security checks (2-Thompson, 2-Triplett) They transported 5 prisoners, provided escort for two funerals and recorded 9 instances of assisting other agencies and 5 instances of assisting other police departments. 4 private tows were recorded. In addition, 25 arrests were made for the following violations: n Four arrests were made for simple assault. n Four arrests were made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n Two arrests were made for an outstanding warrants. n Two arrests were made for possession of marijuana. n Two arrests were made for noise violations. n Two arrests were made for felony assault. n Two arrests were made for public urination. n Two arrests were made for larceny. n Two arrests were made for breaking and entering. n One arrest was made for viloating a no contact order. n One arrest was made for obstructing an officer in the line of duty. n One arrest was made for DUI.
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MLK Holiday Baskets Newport’s Senior for Families Center Fundraiser The Martin Luther King Center will be accepting sign-ups for their Holiday Baskets for Families program Mon, Oct. 24 through Friday, Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Those registering for baskets need to present valid identification, a current piece of mail indicating current address, and proof of family size.
Channing Arts and Crafts Fair Channing Memorial Church will host an Arts and Crafts Fair this Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. in the church’s Sanctuary and Parish Hall on Pelham Street, adjacent to Touro Park. A variety of local arts and crafts will be showcased, including knitting, jewelry, paintings, and more. The fair will also feature a baked goods table, games and crafts for children, food, and music. For further information, contact Leigh Briggs at 524-4070 or leighlovesmc@yahoo.com.
Invisible Children Documentary Salve Regina University’s social work department will present a public screening of “Tony,” a documentary by Invisible Children, on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. The film tells the story of a young boy who grew up in the midst of the Lord’s Resistance Army war zone in Northern Uganda. These rebel troops consist mainly of children who were violently abducted from their homes. The LRA is responsible for the abduction of more than 30,000 children and deaths of over 100,000 civilians in four African countries: Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic and Southern Sudan. The movie is free and open to the public and will be shown in Bazarsky Lecture Hall, located in O’Hare Academic Center on Ochre Point Avenue.
Marketers Workshop Newport Interactive Marketers will offer a free workshop on Thursday evening, Oct. 27 at Christie’s, 14 Perry Mill Wharf. Speaker Jamie Palmer will address how to “Create and Market Your Brand Story.” The free public event begins at 6 p.m. with networking, followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. Space is limited. Register online newportinteractivemarketersbrandstory2011.eventbrite.com or call (617) 697-6563.
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Publishing Your Own Book Author J. Michael Squatrito (“The Overlords” series) will be back at Middletown Public Library with his popular five-week program that teaches adults how to write and publish a novel. The group will meet on alternating Wednesdays and Mondays from Nov. 2- 30 at 6 p.m. The program is free and light refreshments will be provided. For more information or to reserve space, call 846-1573.
Call for Art Museum Volunteers The Newport Art Museum is recruiting volunteers to help with a wide variety of tasks, programs and events. Museum volunteers are able to share their passion for art and gain valuable experience in museum management. There is a variety of on-going and one-time project opportunities available, including leading tours; museum shop staffing; special events staffing; and office, marketing and development assistance. For further information regarding volunteer opportunities at the Newport Art Museum contact coordinator Larry Bacon at 848-8200 x 7989 or lbacon@newportartmuseum.com.
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The Edward King House Senior Center will host its Annual Cocktail Party on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The event is the major fundraiser for the non-profit, which depends on support from the community, city and state, along with grants and private donations, to fund daily operations. The Center has been providing quality programming and services to adults over age 50 since 1968. Over 18,000 members, guests and visitors participate in various educational and recreational programs. The facility also serves over 5000 meals annually as part of a statewide effort. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased in advance or at the door, if available. For information on sponsorships or private donations, please contact Executive Director Michelle Duga at 846-7426.
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EDITORIAL People Get Ready It’s only October, but it’s already looking like next summer is shaping up to be one for the ages. Last week, officials here announced the return of the ever-popular tall ships. These festivals, which have become wildly popular, drawing thousands of people to our shores, carry with them the promise of high foot traffic, booked hotel rooms, and crowded restaurants. Coming on the heels of the return of America’s Cup racing, and in concert with the Fourth of July weekend, local merchants surely will reap the rewards of what is likely to be one of the busiest two weeks Newport has seen in years. But, if the city isn’t prepared for it, then it could also prove to be one of the most burdensome for local residents. As we’ve written in this space before, next summer’s high-profile events like the wildly anticipated America’s Cup World Series and now the Ocean State Tall Ships Festival, should provide city leaders with an opportunity to put ideas into action. We’ve heard for too many years now, proposals like developing satellite parking facilities in order to ease congestion downtown; making better use of our water shuttle facilities; and encouraging more bicycle usage. Now, all of the players seem to be in place, and the summer of 2012 is ripe with possibilities. From the efforts of Bike Newport and the new harbor shuttle landing at Perrotti Park, to entrepreneurs like Segway of Newport and Newport Pedicab, the city should begin reaching out into the community for ideas on how we can better handle the traffic we all know is coming. If we don’t, we’ll only have ourselves to blame. And there should be plenty of time to think about that as we sit, bumper-to-bumper, on Bellevue or America’s Cup.
Municipal Meetings NEWPORT Thames St. Enhancement Group, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m., The Cottage, 280 Spring St. Zoning Board, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m., City Hall-Council Chambers Regular Council Meeting, Oct. 26 at 6:30 p.m.
MIDDLETOWN School Committee, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., Michael S. Pinto Conference Rm. Zoning Board of Review, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m., Town Hall Library Board of Trustees, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. Public Library Please note that some meetings scheduled after press time may not appear above. For the latest schedules visit SOS.RI.Gov, or visit Newport-Now.com.
NEWPORT Zoning Board: Meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber Members: Marvin Abney Lynn Ceglie – 2nd Alternate Martin Cohen Mary Joan Hoene Seiter – 1st Alternate Michael Martin II Rebecca McSweeney – Chair Gregory Yalanis
Planning Board: Meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber Members: Corey Bobba Richard Carrubba - Chair James Dring – Vice-Chair Tanya Kelley Deborah Melino-Wender Mary Moniz – Secretary Michael Murray Kim Salerno Lisa Weyandt
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR NRF is Stonewalling on Queen Anne Square To the Editor, While at the Redwood Library last week, I looked up at the magnificent Georgian walls so graciously adorned with the library’s treasured Gilbert Stuarts. Living in Newport, we are fortunate to have such “world class” art already in our midst. I then turned my attention to the October 13th issue of Newport this Week and read two contrasting letters to the editor: The first letter, “In Opposition to Maya Lin’s Queen Anne Square Proposal” by Lawrence S. Cutler, chairman of National Museum of illustration, was a powerful and strategically-comprehensive review of all the reasons why this project “should end full-stop.” Mr. Cutler correctly points out the following: Doris Duke deliberately removed or buried unimportant, non-historic foundations in order to provide a clean palette to create her vision of the public space. Remember, she was a preservationist first and foremost. The NRF says that many of the changes the public has requested have been incorporated into the on-going plan. This is actually a shade of the truth. It’s been said that the artist commissioned for the project, Maya Lin, is petulant at every turn. Reportedly, she ‘conceded’ to allow actual benches to be blended into her design for the park, but sources say that she continually asserts that this is an artistic concession on her part. More importantly, Mr. Cutler, who has met personally with Mr. Pieter Roos of the Newport Restoration and Doris Duke Monument Foundation, points out that there has been no budgetary disclo-
sure by the organization regarding maintenance and potential accident liabilities to Newport. (Another NRF black box.) Mr. Cutler brings even more concerns to the discussion, such as “Who really owns Queen Anne Square?”“Who is financially responsible for the maintenance?”, and he asks about other potential issues which could be shared by Newport voters, that is, if they were even allowed to vote. Has Mr. Cutler called Roos’ bluff? Pieter Roos, Director of the NRF, wrote the second letter in the October 13th issue. This letter is much shorter and less factual than Mr. Cutler’s. (Note: when you don’t have any facts, you have less to say.) Mr. Roos’ primary function, one can only suppose, is that of being Maya Lin’s primary cheerleader. He states that “for Newport to have a world class design by one of the world’s great artists…will be an opportunity for civic art that Newport can be proud of.” Readers cannot help but be amused at these unending superlatives. What Mr. Roos has neglected to mention in public is that another of Maya Lin’s “world class designs” was installed in Bicentennial Park in her hometown of Athens Ohio. Coincidentally her father also taught ceramics at Ohio University. There, she took a much-used open space, not unlike Queen Anne Square, and made it into one of her “works of art”–another of this artist’s conceptualizations comprised of a series of shallow holes in the ground amidst random raised mounds. The following is a synthesis of the public’s current feelings towards her project called “Input”: “Almost One Million Dollars
Wasted” is the headline, followed by a story which goes on to state: “Interchangeably called an earthwork installation, liability, piece of art, eyesore, memorable achievement, waste of taxpayer money, stately, Spartan, insulting and a slew of other monikers; like the lotion that gives you a bad rash, Maya Lin’s dirt sculpture ‘Input’ is worthy of a refund.” This is a story that is continually suppressed by Roos. Also in Roos’ propaganda piece, he claims that he is always open to full disclosure on Maya Lin’s design. Yet on my own recent visit to the NRF to study the 3-D layout of the project, a tabletop scale model, Roos offered only this: “It’s not available.” Mystifying too is Roos’ and the NRF’s privately expressed lament that Newporters simply don’t appreciate all that he and the NRF/ DDMF are doing for us. After all, this is a $3.5 million “gift” to the city…so, I have to ask, why isn’t all of Newport genuflecting? He inveighs against Newport’s collective lack of appreciation for NRF’s civic generosity to Queen Anne Square. Let’s listen to Mr. Cutler! Open the books…request that Roos and the NRF immediately answer with transparency and clarity each of the straightforward questions that have been asked by Cutler and others. The making, or in this case, the unmaking of Doris Duke’s Queen Anne Square would seem to be a comedy if it weren’t such a tragedy. Perhaps Shakespeare’s Hamlet said it best–to paraphrase: “The director doth protest too much, methinks.” David A. Clapp Newport
Find Another Place for Lin’s ‘Art’ Lynne Tungett, Publisher & Editor Tom Shevlin, Associate Publisher & News Editor Letters Policy Newport This Week encourages all citizens to comment publicly on the events and times in which we live. We will print any letter sent to us, adhering to guidelines for taste, accuracy, fairness, and public interest. Letters must be signed by the author and must include a telephone number and street address. Letters are limited to 500 words. Direct letters to: Newport This Week, 86 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840. Letters may also be sent via email to news@newportthisweek.net, Attention: Editorial. Corrections: We adhere to the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and ethical responsibility. If you feel we have not met those standards, please notify us.
Dear City Council and Newport Restoration Foundation, I am lucky to rent an NRF house located right on Queen Anne Square. If my observations of Queen Anne Square, starting in 1986, might be valid, I can say that Queen Anne Square is always full of, even jammed with, people enjoying it and loving it just the way it is. Maya Lin’s design would greatly change the character of Queen Anne Square. Setting aside the question of whether Ms. Linn’s
sculpture would improve or discombobulate the park, I would like to ask: Why Queen Anne Square is the only location being considered for Maya Lin’s sculpture? Touro Park is a much bigger space that has the advantage of being a level piece of ground. Touro Park is noticeably underutilized and might therefore benefit from the installation of this proposed attraction. Rough Point, the home of Doris Duke, is a very large piece of property, perhaps as large, or even
larger than, Touro or Queen Anne Square. NRF actually owns Rough Point and should therefore be able to install Maya Lin’s sculpture there with far less Sturm and Drang than seems to be gathering about its installation in Queen Anne Square. Surely, it is worth considering all possible locations for Ms. Lin’s design in order to discover which one might be the best for the piece itself, for Newport and for NRF. Elizabeth Meyer Newport
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NRF ‘Gift’ Will Keep on Taking Queen Anne Square, and visitors come to Newport to see the real thing, not imitations, nor will it have the appeal of a Maya Lin design. Artistic Installations such as this one will require increased maintenance costs associated with the structures; ala hand manicuring, removal of graffiti, pump and fountain maintenance and constant electrical/mechanical lighting issues within the foundations, not to mention the need for additional security, snow removal and non stop garbage removal. Basically, the cost of the Care and Feeding of (QAS) Square will directly affect the current city budget already set aside and result in an increased of taxpayer money to maintain (QAS). Please consider: That this is not the gift that will keep on giving, but the gift that will keep on taking”.
Dear Mayor and City Council, I live at 24 Mill Street in Newport RI with my wife Karen Weber. We are a private residence that abuts Queen Anne Square (QAS). The current gift being offered by the Newport Restoration Foundation and the Doris Duke Memorial Fund to the City of Newport to install a contemporary work of art by Maya Lin may turn out not be a gift at all. Given the amount of research we have conducted regarding Doris Duke’s (QAS), I can assure you that the proposed installation by Maya Lin and the Newport Restoration Foundation is inappropriate. Maya Lin took a two-hour Historic Tour of Newport conducted by Pieter Roos and noted a couple of incomplete foundations with the fall leaves collecting in them along the way and concocted the idea of resurrecting Ghost Foundations in QAS to memorialize Doris Duke because of the all the houses Doris rescued.
In reality, Doris Duke went out of her way to remove all these ugly foundations in QAS to create green space and gardens. Over the years, the flower gardens understandably have been difficult to maintain and have virtually disappeared, but the park has functioned quite nicely. In comparison, a similarly designed Ghost Foundation Park, called the Bicentennial Park (AKA Punchcard Park) on the campus of Ohio State University in Athens, OH that Maya Lin designed in 2004 has became a useless high-maintenance park. The difference here is that the upkeep by the City of Newport with the volunteer help of Trinity Church has been able to sustain the park in relatively good usable shape. In addition, Maya Lin has formally stated years ago that she does not want to create Memorial works anymore. Our point is this: There is no authenticity to the Ghost Foundation design proposed by Maya Lin for
Lin Plan Benefits City
Local Food to be Subject of Forum By Meg O’Neil
World Food Day was established The improvements to the park in 1981 to increase awareness of loat Queen Anne Square are being cal foods. It has since grown into made possible entirely through pri- a weeklong, international event vate funding which was secured sponsored by over 450 organizaspecifically for this project. Not tions in the United States alone. only will that funding be used to Here in Newport, two organizarehabilitate and improve the park, tions, the AYERSfoundation and but a special fund of private dol- RingREVOLUTION, will host a panlars will be used to maintain and el discussion – The Food & Farming update the park for future genera- Community Forum – on how cititions. There will be no cost to the zens of Aquidneck Island can suptaxpayers for the Doris Duke Me- port local farms and fisheries. morial – now, or in the future. In The forum, which takes place essence, this gift will reduce the during “Food Day Week,” will be City’s obligation to care for Queen held on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6 Anne Square, allowing scarce City – 9 p.m. at the CCRI Newport Camresources to be used for other proj- pus, 1 John H. Chafee Blvd. ects throughout Newport. Panel members will include Ken It is important to note that more Ayars, Chief of Agriculture for the than $2 million has been pledged RI Department of Environmental by funders who live outside of Management; Ted Clement from Rhode Island. Should the Queen Aquidneck Land Trust; Sanne KureAnne Square project not move for- Jensen, an agricultural writer; Jeff ward, these funds would not be Mello, beekeeper at Aquidneck available to Newport, or to Rhode Honey; and Brian Simmons, owner Island, for some alternative project. of Simmons Organic Farm. MemThe money would simply leave the bers of the community are invited state, and be spent elsewhere. to participate as well. The Maya Lin sculpture for Queen According to Kyle Hence, the Anne Square will be a great piece of moderator for the forum, and civic art that Newport residents will the founder of RingREVOLUTION, be proud to claim as their own, at Rhode Island produces only one no cost to them. We should take percent of its food supply. advantage of this opportunity for “Our focus on this forum is supNewport to enhance our City, and port what is a bright light in the our public spaces. state’s economy: small agriculture,” Hence said. Eric Hertfelder “The State House recently put Trustee out the first five-year strategic plan Newport Restoration Foundation for agriculture since 1930 … It’s encouraging that the state is rec-
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ognizing that local farming is an important part of the economy, as well as just good common sense to grow our own food and eat locally.” Hence said that the plan includes, “multidimensional ideas and goals that extend across the board from farmers to consumers in the community. It’s about sustaining community gardens and farmer’s markets, and expanding the system we already have in place. The question becomes, ‘How will each community in the state actively support and implement it?’” The plan’s largest goal, according to Hence, is increasing the consumption of locally grown food from one percent to three percent in five years. “That doesn’t seem like a big leap, but in fact, it’s tripling the number we’re at currently,” he explained. “It’s scary to think that only one percent of what we eat is grown locally. If you look at the typical grocery store, the food on the shelves, on average, travels 1,500 miles to get there. It just makes good sense to try and source more of our food from in state.” Hence is looking forward to the forum, hoping that it sparks an interest in supporting local farms and foods. “The idea is to have a conversation with the community, to solicit ideas and get input and see why this makes sense as a community. If this seems like a worthy goal to them, then we’ll talk about how we can reach our goals.”
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PART TWO–LONG JOURNEY BACK FROM TBI
Rehabilitiation Brings Beck Back from the Edge By Jack Kelly Second in a three-part series about Constance Beck, 28, of Newport, who suffered catastrophic brain injury in an accident in San Francisco on Oct. 15, 2007. Part one dealt with the accident and its aftermath: Doctors offered little hope of recovery and advised the family to terminate life support. But Beck’s family refused to give up. Through the family’s hope, prayers, and resolve, and Constance Beck’s stubborn fighting spirit, she was able to signal to the world that she was still here. With an emphatic gesture of her middle finger, Constance Beck began a long trip back from the edge. While being evaluated as a possible candidate for coma rehabilitation, Constance Beck haltingly raised her hand and appeared to “give the finger” to the representative from the Kentfield Rehab Center thus earning herself a place in the Kentfield program due to the fact that the action indicated functionality of the higher brain. She began her “coma arousal” treatment at Kentfield under the care of Dr. Debra Doherty, Medical Director of the Brain Injury Unit. A series of stimulations through medication helped Beck to reestablish her lower brain functions. This course of treatment builds the pathways to various stages of awareness or “awakenings.” Beck was supported throughout her therapy by her fiancé, Matthew Wolfson, and her family, especially her mother Becky Vickers. Vickers said of her emotions at that time: “We saw improvements happening, then there was a waiting period for the next level–but a mother’s love wants more improvements on a faster schedule. It is so frustrating to see your child go through such a vicious and hellish ordeal.” Beck was diagnosed with severe brain injury and ataxia, a neurological movement disorder that affects all of the body’s m u s c l e movements, such as walking, speaking, swallowing and many others. Throughout the process, Vickers and other family members were in contact with the Brain Injury Association of RI, whose members offered hope, wisdom, guidance and advice. As her family and friends prayed for good results, Beck continued to fight her way back from the edge. She improved to the point where she could be moved closer to her home in R.I. to continue with her rehabilitation. On Valentine’s Day, 2008, Beck was flown home on a “Nurses Flight,” because her tracheotomy and stomach feeding tubes were still attached, and she needed nursing care. Beck was admitted into the Pine Grove long-term facility in Pascoag, RI, for the next phase of her return to awareness. In April 2008, Beck was admitted to the Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital in Braintree, Mass. There,
Beck before the 2007 accident that changed her life. she regained her higher brain functions. Her tracheotomy and feeding tubes were removed, and she underwent vigorous and exhausting physical, speech, and occupational therapy, making such progress that in September, she was released from Braintree. From there, she was admitted to the Grand Islander Nursing Center in Middletown, RI to prepare her for independent living. She continued therapy at the Sargent Rehabilitation Center, in Warwick, RI on an outpatient basis. Along with speech, occupational, and physical therapy, she had to relearn the daily skills of cooking, shopping, and doing laundry. Wolfson describes this step in Beck’s recovery as allowing her “to live a 28-year-old’s life as close to normal as possible.” In January 2009, Beck moved into a specially adapted apartment with Wolfson and her oldest friend and godbrother, Devon Ferguson. Beck was also reunited with her energetic and loving Yorkshire terrier, Miaka. Since then, she has immersed herself in her new community. She has volunteered at the Potter League for Animals for the past two years, and is very active in traumatic brain injury support groups around the state, but especially in Newport County. Vickers is proud of what her daughter has accomplished in the past four years and has great hope for the future. There is no timetable for improvements in Beck’s condition, but there are breakthroughs. She continues to strive for improvements on a daily basis and has regained her ability to speak. Beck is working on her walking ability through hydrotherapy at the YMCA pool with adaptive physical therapist Katie Woolbright. Although she can’t yet grip a pen, Beck is working with her writing coach, Lee, to use a keyboard so that she can start writing her poetry and stories again. Wolfson is full of praise for Beck: “Constance is at a new and exciting time in her life, where she is taking charge of her own care-planning and decision-making in a more in-
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dependent way. This shows that programs work for brain injury survivors. And because Constance can work directly with professionals, that removes intermediaries, such as me or her parents, and Constance regains autonomy in her life.” Vickers echoed Wolfson’s sentiments and added: “She can speak, her cognitive memory is intact, she has judgment skills and the ability to learn, she’s come a very long way, but, as her mother, I still wish this hadn’t happened to my daughter.” Wolfson and Beck have a date night each week, where they go out for dinner and sometimes a movie. To commemorate the fourth anniversary of the accident, and to celebrate Beck’s achievements, they attended the Weird Al Yankovic concert at the Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford on Oct. 14. On October 15, the fourth anniversary of her accident, Beck made her own arrangements to have a tattoo inked on her lower back. It is just one word: Hope. Part three of this series will introduce the agencies and organizations that aided Constance Beck and her family through their ordeal. It will show the resources and wonderful people available to victims and survivors of traumatic brain injuries and their families.
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School Construction Bids Exceed Estimate By Meg O’Neil In what appears to be an unexpected and significant blow to the effort to build a new city-wide elementary school, each of the five construction firms submitting prequalified bids for the project came in well over estimates. For months, school officials had been operating under the assumption that the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School would cost an estimated $24 million to build. However, on Monday, Oct. 17, they received bids that ranged from $28.1 - $29.9 million - or roughly 20 percent more than anticipated. The news came as a surprise to both the Newport School and Pell Building Committees, who had been repeatedly told by both Strategic Building Solutions (the firm hired by the School Committee to represent the city during the process) as well as HMFH Architects (the Cambridge, Mass. group hired to design the school) that the estimates would come in below the estimated $24 million. In fact, the lowest bid in (from the H.V. Collins Co., of Providence) was $28.17 million. The other bids were as follows: KBE Building Corp. of Farmington, Conn., was $28.45 million; Agostini & Bacon Construction of East Providence, was $28.69 million; J&J Contractors of Lowell, Mass, with $29.11 million; and Dimeo Construction of Providence, was $29.99 million. The bids throw into question the feasibility of an April 2013 opening date for the school, and mem-
bers of the School Committee were quick to voice their opinions on the matter. “It’s very disappointing,” said Newport Schools Superintendent Dr. John H. Ambrogi. “I’m at a loss to know why this happened … but we’ll see what we can do to keep the project moving forward.” For any forward movement to occur, however, major changes in the plan of the school will have to be made by HMFH so as not to go over the allotted $30 million school bond. “The next step is to make the building as simple as possible,” Ambrogi explained. “All of the nice little things that we had wanted in the building will no longer be there. Any area where money can be saved will be changed, but $4 million is a lot of money to pull out of a project where the actual square footage of the building has to remain the same.” Because the square footage of the building has already been approved by the Rhode Island Department of Education, the school cannot be made smaller, according to Ambrogi. Other members of the School and Pell Building Committees also vented their frustrations. “It’s one of those things we just have to deal with and get back to the drawing board,” said School Committee member Jo Eva Gaines. “This was a disappointment; it was so far beyond what the estimators had predicted. We really weren’t ready for that.” Committee member Robert
Leary did not hold back in his frustrations with the estimates, saying, “I am totally disappointed with our owner’s representative and our architect … This is all about making a better school, but they really led us astray. For SBS and HMFH to lead us on saying that they predicted everything would come in under budget and then be that far off – they really led us down that yellow brick road, and this is where it got us.” He continued: “It’s obvious to me that the five bidders were accurate in their estimates, and SBS and HMFH were way off target. For all five contractors to come within $1 million of each other, shows that the predicted costs were completely off.” The question that the committees now face is, “Where do we go from here?” What the committee members agree on is that the school building must be simplified to cut costs wherever possible, in order to reduce the cost by $4 million. With quick work being done on Dexter Street at the demolition site of the Sullivan Elementary School, any hope of a groundbreaking ceremony in mid-November is gone, Ambrogi said. “Right now, everything is on hold,” he said. “We’ll stay tuned and find out what our options are, but I think we’re in still in shock from seeing those bids.” Ambrogi has asked SBS and HMFH to return next week with new options to be presented at a yet-to-be-scheduled meeting.
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NEWPORT – Jerry Kirby sat on stage before a sold-out audience at the Jane Pickens Theater on Tuesday. One of the world’s most well known veteran sailors and a prominent Newport businessman, Kirby was joined by three mates from his most recent campaign – the Rolex Fastnet Race. As a veteran of the America’s Cup, Volvo Ocean Race, and countless Bermuda races, Kirby thought he had seen it all over the course of his impressive sailing career. That is, until this past August. That’s when Kirby, sailing aboard the custom designed supermaxi Rambler 100, found himself in a completely unfamiliar situation. What was supposed to have been a final punctuation mark to the North American sailing season, quickly turned into a harrowing experience that gripped the sailing world and nearly cost several of the 21-person crew their lives. The Pickens evening, which was hosted by Sail Newport, drew scores of sailing enthusiasts to hear first-hand the account of the incident. As Kirby recalled, it was shortly after rounding the Fastnet Rock that a sharp noise jarred through the rig, sending the crew into action. They had been on track to break the 608-nautical-mile course record and once more solidify Rambler’s place atop the sailing world. Now, they feared the worst. The way Kirby recalled it, he had just gone below with fellow crew member Jan Decker after a sail change. They were considering making some hot drinks for the rest of the crew still on deck. Within moments, the boat was listing precariously in the water. Several of the crew were thrown overboard, others were rocked out of their bunks down below. In a
The 100-foot maxi yacht Rambler 100 capsized after her keel broke off Fastnet Rock and the Pantaenius Buoy this past August. span of 30 seconds, the boat was upside down, its mast hitting the seafloor, 150-feet below. “At first I thought it was the rig,” explained Kyle Lynam, who was in his berth at the time of the incident. It turned out to be the keel. As Kirby explained, sailing on board Rambler was unlike sailing on any other boat. Designed to push the limits of technology, the crew always had in the back of their minds that something could go wrong. “There were a lot of near misses,” Kirby said. As the boat was rolling, the crew reacted. Lines were tossed off the stern; lifejackets were donned; and somehow each of the boat captains managed to climb over the side and onto the hull without ever hitting the water.
Kirby and Decker were swept from their positions just off the deck, surfacing some 80 feet behind the turtled boat. Together, they swam against a surface current until they came across a pair of lines – lifelines for sure – which they used to make it back to the overturned hull. Along the way, Kirby came across Mick Harvey, Rambler’s boat manager. An affable Aussie who calls Newport home, Harvey was the only crew member with an active emergency radio beacon. Swept off the boat without a life jacket, Harvey’s bib began to fill with water. Soon he was below the surface. Kirby reached down and brought him back up. Five other crew members, including the boat’s owner, former
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Bootcamp Rookie Before I took a boot camp specialty class to research this article, my comfortable exercise routine was walking 3 hours a week, and yoga. My experience as a fledgling boot camp trainee left me wanting more. What struck me as we started our warm up to a Lady Gaga remix was that there is no typical client. Much to my relief, the group varied in weight, experience, coordination, and there was even one woman whose arm was in a sling. Yes, I was challenged, but the trainers kept the class focussed by maintaining an environment of high energy as well as addressing individuals who needed extra attention. My legs were shaking during a couple of intervals, and I looked at the clock a couple of times, but I went home feeling motivated. I was invigorated, which affected my sense of well-being for the rest of the day. Now I know why people exercise at 5 a.m., which is one of the busiest times at athletic studios and clubs. Boot camp trainee Myvette Sousa said, “The motivating force may be to get back into your skinny jeans, but what’s more important is that by exercising, you’re adding quality years to your life.”
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NEWPORT – With no applications pending on their docket, Planning Board members on Monday took care of some housekeeping before ultimately saying farewell to their chairman, Richard Carrubba. Carrubba, whose term expires on Oct. 30, had served as chair of the Planning Board for the last year. He offered only a few remarks in what would be the final meeting of a seven-year stint on the volunteer board. City Planner Andrew DeIonno thanked Carrubba for his dedication to the board, both as chair and before that, vice chair. Fellow Board Member Deborah Melino-Wender praised Carrubba for the example he set while at the helm, extolling what she described as “a wonderful sense of leadership and organized debate.” She also made note of his emphasis on making board members consider the city’s natural environment when forming their decisions. “You will be sorely missed,” she told Carrubba. Board members are expected to vote on his successor when they meet next, in November. On another note, board members received an update on the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan
by Planning Director Paige Bronk. The document, which is used to guide the city in areas ranging from housing and land use to economic development, is currently undergoing an exhaustive review and update process. Bronk told board members that the Comp Plan subcommittee is hoping to provide a report on a different element of the plan each month. Monday’s meeting focused on the plan’s vision for residential housing. And while there was a certain emphasis on the need to encourage more affordable and moderate priced housing, Bronk quickly demonstrated the breadth of the plan and the kinds of discussion that have led to its development. “Housing and economic development are linked,” Bronk said, noting that Newport needs to do a better job at welcoming younger residents. To that end, he said that the committee had put a considerable amount of effort into crafting language that would encourage more moderately priced housing in the hope of attracting more entrepreneurial individuals and their families. On the other hand, he added that the city is also facing a need for housing for seniors and those with disabilities.
Exploring public-private partnerships could be a helpful strategy to pursuing those ends. With the city’s four remaining elementary schools expected to come off-line in the next few years, the city will be faced with ample opportunities to explore different development possibilities, Bronk said. Additionally, the divestment by the Navy of their Fort Adams housing stock could also present an opening for municipal redevelopment efforts. Central to the plan, Bronk said, is an emphasis on live-work, or multiuse, development to lure residents to Newport year-round. Similarly, he said, the committee has explored the concept of the city offering a homestead tax exemption to year-round residents. Planning Board members were asked to review the housing recommendations over the next few weeks and submit any feedback to the Planning Department for inclusion in a final draft. Planning Board: Meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber Members: Corey Bobba, Richard Carrubba - Chair, James Dring – Vice-Chair, Tanya Kelley, Deborah Melino-Wender, Mary Moniz – Secretary, Michael Murray, Kim Salerno, Lisa Weyandt.
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‘Undoing Suburban Zoning’ For nearly forty years Middletown has proscribed to zoning that requires businesses to set back from the street and encouraged parking lots to be placed in front of buildings. The end result, not surprisingly, was a sea of strip malls and an ocean of pylon Ross signs along West CANN Main Road that created a visual cacophony. In 2008, the town revised its commercial design guide-
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The type of “Suburban Zoning” that led to the development of West Main Road has been on the decline in the opinion of most urban planners for a very long time, but it is often hard to change a system that is in place as people fear change. The focus of most urban planning in the last decade, or so, nationwide, has been on trying to reverse the effects of zoning codes put in place in the 1970’s. This means returning buildings to the street front, establishing more traditional forms of development and reducing (or eliminating) onerous parking requirements. For the last six months the firm of Vannesse Hangen Brustlin (VHB) has been working with Middletown planners and citizens to create a new master plan for the area along Route 114, as it passes through Middletown. This effort has been called the “West Main / Coddington Center Master Plan” and was financed jointly by the Town of Middletown, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce and the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission. Renderings of the preferred scheme show development that looks much more like what was built on Broadway in Newport before the 1977 Zoning was put in place: wide sidewalks with buildings on the street. This project is an exciting opportunity to create a sense of “town center” from what is, currently, not much more than an anonymous route from one place to another. There are still many obstacles for the implementation of this plan (zoning codes must be modified, sites must be acquired and funds must be raised), but even the work of undoing thirty years of suburban style strip development starts with a single step! Ross Sinclair Cann, AIA, LEED AP, is an historian, educator and practicing architect living and working in Newport.
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Ricotta Cheese - Simple, Easy & Versatile with Chef Chris DePerro By Mary Weaver, Newport Cooks! Chef Chris DePerro of The Fifth Element describes his cooking style as simple and fresh stick to the design, and let each flavor component in a dish speak for itself. When cooking, he continually asks, ‘Is this ingredient critical to the design?’ If not, he doesn’t add it. DePerro cautions that adding more tends to create confusing and often muddled flavors. It’s actually difficult to keep it simple, he says. Chef since 2005 at The Fifth Element, now at its new location on Broadway, DePerro was putting the finishing touches on a new fall/winter menu as well as some interesting Restaurant Week menus when I visited him. On Nov. 2, he will teach a class about how to make one of his favorite ingredients: Ricotta cheese. Classically Italian and one of the simplest cheeses to make, ricotta is a fresh cheese, meaning it is not cultured and intended to be consumed within 3 - 4 days. It’s a great way to begin learning about cheesemaking,because even though the process is simple, it can easily be varied for different recipes. A versatile ingredient, ricotta adds a creamy richness and is used in both sweet and savory recipes. It can be used as a light alternative to cream, as demonstrated in this delicious Linguine with Ricotta recipe. It can also be used to bind and lend flavor to homemade pasta, as in this Ricotta Gnocchi recipe. Add a simple mixed green salad and a tasty glass of wine, and you’ll feel you’ve been swept away to Europe!
Newport Cooks! Notes Chef Chris DePerro of The Fifth Element will teach “Homemade Ricotta and the Recipes that Make it So Irresistible” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the The Edward King House. Chef Richard Allaire will teach “Sousvide: Quite Precisely Cooking” on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6 - 8 p.m. at The Edward King House. And, Chef Kyle Ketchum of the Hyatt Regency Newport will teach “The Other Holiday Birds - Guinea Hen, Poulet Rouge and Muscovy Duck” on Nov. 8 also at The Edward King House. To register for classes go to www.facebook.com/NewportCooks or email info@newportcooks. com.
Linguini with Fresh Ricotta, Lemon Zest, Oregano and Walnuts Yield: 4-6 portions
1 lb. dried linguini 2 cups fresh ricotta zest from 1 lemon 2 large or 4 small cloves of garlic, sliced 2-3 Tablespoons fresh oregano, coarsely chopped ¼ cup roasted walnuts, chopped 3Tablespoons olive oil salt & pepper, to taste Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated, for garnish
Chef Chris DePerro of The Fifth Element will share his talents at The Edward King Center at an upcoming class on how to make homemade ricotta.(Photos by Mary Weaver)
Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Pumpkin Seeds Yield: 2 portions
creating little pillow shaped dumplings. Work quickly as to avoid allowing the dough to become soggy. Once done, carefully drop them into a simmering (do not boil as they will fall apart) pot of salted water and cook until they float, about two minutes.
Gnocchi: 8 ounces ricotta 1 egg yolk 1 1/2 ounces grana or hard Italian cheese 1Tablespoon parsley, chopped pinch nutmeg pinch salt 2-3 ounces flour Mushroom Sauce: 4 ounces, mixed mushrooms (buy the best quality available, regardless of the variety) 1 shallot, sliced thin into rings 1 clove garlic, sliced thin 1/2 Tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped 1 cup mushroom/vegetable stock or chicken stock 2 Tablespoons butter, plus more to saute with Salt & pepper to taste 2-3 Tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds, for garnish Preparation: Note: If making your own ricotta, drain it to a medium-stiff consistency.
Gnocchi: In a bowl mix the cheeses, egg yolk, salt, nutmeg and parsley by hand until just combined. Next add half of the flour and again mix until just combined. Test the consistency by rolling a small amount into an index finger sized log. If it holds and is not too soggy you are ready to go. If too wet add more flour little by little and test until the dough is correct. Just remember, the more flour you add, the more dense the gnocchi will be in the end. When the dough is ready roll it on a floured board into finger sized logs and cut them about 3⁄4” long,
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Mushroom Sauce: Slice the mushrooms thin. Put some butter in a heavy bottomed saute pan and heat on high. When the butter stops frothing and sizzling and just starts to turn brown add the mushrooms and cook until golden. Add the garlic, shallots, thyme, salt and pepper, cook 4-5 minutes more. Deglaze with the stock and simmer until reduced by half. Hold as is until the gnocchi are ready. As the gnocchi are cooking heat the mushroom sauce and whisk in 2 Tablespoons of butter, add gnocchi and gently toss to coat. Adjust the seasoning if needed and serve immediately garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Preparation: Chef’s Note: Have all ingredients prepped and ready to go before cooking the pasta as the preparation of this dish is quite fast. Boil 1 gallon water with a good handful of salt added (the water should taste almost like the ocean). When the water comes to the boil toss in the linguini and stir for 60 seconds to ensure the pasta doesn’t stick together. While that cooks, place a large saute pan on the heat, add the oil and garlic and cook slowly for a few minutes until the garlic softens then remove from the heat. When the pasta is done to your liking drain and reserve two cups of the cooking water. Add the linguini, zest, oregano, walnuts, ricotta and a 1/4 cup of the cooking water to the garlic and toss to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste and adjust the consistency with more cooking water if the sauce is to thick. Plate the pasta and finish with a drizzle of fresh olive oil and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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Harvest & Halloween Fun Events Ghost Stories of Rhode Island
Join author and ‘ghost hunter’ Christopher Rondina for an evening of chilling true local ghost tales. Haunted houses, phantom ships, cursed pirates and prowling vampires are all part of our unique Yankee heritage. Appropriate for ages 8 and up. Norman Bird Sanctuary, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 5:30-7 p.m.
Haunted Shipyard Trinity Pumpkin Patch
Trinity Church’s Pumpkin Patch is ablaze with the splendor of fall with thousands of pumpkins and gourds of every shape, size and color, richly-hued mums, and ornamental cabbage. The setting is the perfect backdrop for photos, with family-friendly activities each weekend – live music, baked goods, lunch, “pumpkinsmashing” center. There will be an all-ages costume parade Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. Open daily through Halloween, 10 a.m. – to 6 p.m.
Mansion Ghost Tours
Visit Newport’s favorite fall mansion, Belcourt Castle, for Ghost Tours with owner Harle Tinney. Oct 21-24 at 5:30 p.m. and Oct. 31at 8 p.m. Belcourt Castle, 657 Bellevue Ave., 846-0669. Jamestown Library Spook-tacular Event The Jamestown Philomenian Library invites school-age children and their caretakers to come in costume and decorate their own haunted houses on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 from 4-5 p.m. Join us in a costume to decorate your own graham cracker Haunted House. We give you the materials and you do the construction (or destruction)! Prizes will be awarded for best costume and best house artistry. Space is limited, so please register by Monday, October 24 at 423-7280 or jamlibkids@gmail.com.
Haunted Trail
Navy MWR hosts a haunted trail, pirate hayrides, children’s mystery, arts and crafts, concessions, open to the public, Carr Point Recreation Area, Burma Rd., Saturday, Oct. 22, 28, 6-9 p.m. and Oct. 29, 5-9 p.m.
The rusted chains of the Haunted Shipyard will be unlocked in for the first time in the bone-chilling Haunted Tour of Pier 23. You’ll meet the tortured souls imprisoned for eternity, but beware of what lurks in the shadows. For the under-10 set, the Spooky Wharf will be filled with “lights on” fun – crafts, games, goodies. Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 20-23 & 27-31, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Visit www.HauntedShipyard.com for ticketing information.
Fortress of Nightmares
Plunge into the heart of darkness in the Tunnels of Terror at Fort Adams. You will come faceto-face with the hungry and lost souls of Fort Adams while wandering a narrow maze of intricate tunnels in almost complete darkness. For those craving a more supernatural scare, Fortress Ghost Hunts will explore the Fort’s living quarters and bastions looking for evidence of the paranormal. Friday through Sunday, Oct. 2123 and Oct. 28-30, 6-9 p.m. www. FortressofNightmares.com.
Rogues and Scoundrels Tour
Learn why this colony was sometimes known as “Rogue’s Island” as you stroll through Newport. See where scoundrels lived, where pirates profited, and where criminals were put on trial. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, Monday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m., 8418770.
Freak Show
Join the “Freak Show,” at the Blues Café at this benefit for AIDS research sponsored by Curl Up & Dye salon. “Madonna after death” theme, raffles, models, prizes. Music by DJ Butch. Oct. 23, 4-8 p.m. Children’s Halloween Party Emmanuel Church will sponsor a Children’s Community Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 4-7 p.m. Parents and children are encouraged to wear costumes. There will be games, activities and refreshments. Free and open to the public. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the MLK Center. For more information, call-847-0675.
New England Vampires
Did you know that another kind of vampire survived in the remote areas of New England more than one hundred years before Stoker penned Dracula in 1897? Dr. Michael Bell relates his quest to unravel the mystery of these little-known, so-called vampires, beginning with a family story told to him by an old Yankee from rural RI.Thursday, Oct. 29, 5 – 8 p.m. Paradise School, Middletown.
ISES Bash
The International Special Events Society’s Halloween bash at the Viking Hotel, Saturday, Oct. 22, 7:30-midnight, www.ISESRI.org.
Belcourt Castle Costume Party
Harle Tinney will host Belcourt Castle’s last Halloween Party, Saturday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m., www. BelcourtCastle.org.
A-Mazing Halloween Party
All ages old-fashioned Halloween costume party for the entire family! Fun and games, plus trick-ortreating in the corn maze. Come in costume and receive $1 off admission. Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Escobar’s Highland Farm, Middle Rd., Portsmouth. (Rain Date Oct. 30.)
Oct. 27, 7 –9 p.m. at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Middletown.
The Wild Woods
Visit the Norman Bird Sanctuary for a not-so-spooky family night in celebration of Halloween. The Newport Children’s Theater will perform mini-skits along the trails to teach about nocturnal animals. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Guided tours depart every 20 minutes, final departure at 7:10 p.m. Space is limited, call to reserve 846-2577.
Psychic Faire
Halloween in Newport’s Psychic Faire at the Newport Marriott, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. with psychic Liz Souza, free, children’s costume parade at 1 p.m. The Psychic’s Crystal Ball features a three-course meal, $75, 6:30 p.m.–midnight, costumes encouraged.
Newport Rec. Dept. Children’s Party
A “Non Scary Halloween Party” includes crafts, 9-hole mini-golf, and goodie bags, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2 -5 p.m., Newport Elks Lodge, $5 per child. Call event organizers, the Newport Recreation Dept., 845-5800 for more information.
All Ages Costume Parade
“Kids” of all ages are invited to dress as their favorite character or creature, Trinity Church Pumpkin Patch, Sunday, Oct. 30, 1 p.m.
“Night Watch” Fundraiser See Elizabeth Taylor in “Night Watch” at this benefit for the Friends of the Jane Pickens Theater, Sunday, Oct. 30.
Washington Square Halloween Parade
Children, pets and parents are all invited to join in an old-fashioned “Hallowe’en Walk around Washington Square” on Monday, Oct. 31, 5 – 7 p.m.
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“Rocky Horror Picture Show” at Pickens Come to the Jane Pickens Theater on Saturday, Oct. 29 for a 10 p.m. showing of the campy favorite film, Rocky Horror Picture Show” (1975). It’s the weird and wonderful story of newly engaged couple Brad and Janet, who find themselves at the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite. Audience participation is expected! This is the first time the film has been shown at the Pickens in 10 years.
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Wag Nation Pet Parade Join the folks at the Wag Nation pet shop for a stroll with your furry friends along Bellevue Avenue. The third annual Howl-oween Stroll for the Dogs begins at noon on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the William Street shop. There will be treat-or-treating for the dogs at Bellevue shops, and prizes will be awarded for best canine costume and best human/dog coordinated costume. (Costumes are optional for the stroll.) Treats for all at Wag Nation afterwards.
Monday, Oct. 31 5-7 p.m. Join in the Costume Parade and enjoy the family friendly celebrations around the Square!
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FROM THE GARDEN Squashes, Rapini and Kale, Oh My! By Cynthia Gibson These three vegetables are true fall favorites. Actually, all three are available almost all winter long. Butternut squash tops the list of favorite winter squashes. Rapini (aka Broccoli Raab or Rabe) is an unusual fall leafy vegetable. Kale? Who can live without this vegetable in a fabulous Portuguese Kale Soup?
You cannot live in Rhode Island without making or trying this soup at least once. Then you will become a Kale soup addict! Butternut squash is in the markets now. These squashes store beautifully in a 50-degree basement for about three months or for about two weeks in the refrigerator. This squash is so versatile, you can use it as a substitute for any recipe that asks for pumpkin. Butternut squash has a denser flesh than other squashes and a stronger flavor of squash. There is nothing in-between about this unusual pear-shaped, pinkish squash. After you get over its unusual look and shape, it is downright tasty. It can be baked, boiled, or sautéed and used in any number of recipes. Italian Rapini or Broccoli Raab is also a delectable treat. Not only is it easy to grow, it is a cool-weather vegetable that can be seeded ten weeks before the first frost and still grow a strong crop. Rapini is native to both the Mediterranean and China. For those who detest broccoli, Rapini/Broccoli Raab is for you. In fact, despite its name, it is not even a relative of broccoli, but is a member of the mustard and turnip fami-
lies. However, it has floral shoots that resemble young broccoli florets. Rapini has an interesting taste – bitter, pungent, and nutty. It can be sautéed, braised, or roasted, and when it is matched with pasta, it creates an incredible savory experience. Rapini is a staple of both Italian and Chinese cookery. Adding two or three dashes of soy sauce and a half teaspoon of Chinese five spice powder to a pound of steamed or sauteed Rapini gives it an Asian flavor. Rapini will add some variety to your winter menu. It has been around for centuries, but is still relatively new in many American gardens and kitchens. Kale is unique in that it has more vitamin C than an orange, making it very good for you. Kale, native to Greece, is a cabbage that never forms a head. It is considered a ‘wild’ cabbage, growing leafy and curly. Kale can be either green or purple. The purple Kale, after cooking, turns green – a not very nice shade of dark green. So, stick with green Kale for a bright green attractive color. Kale freezes well, and even a bit of frost on it will sweeten its taste. There are many recipes for using this great vegetable. It can be sautéed and mixed with pasta, or find its way into a French quiche, or become a Chinese delicacy. Best of all, it can flavor Portuguese Kale soup or Caldo Verde. Where do you find the best Caldo Verde recipe? The Azores of course! Two great pals of mine from Fall River gave me this excellent and traditional recipe. There are two secrets to making the soup, however. First, the true Azorean version of this soup also adds two ham hocks. The second secret is this: Do not eat the soup the first day. Keep it in the refrigerator overnight, and the tastes in the soup will deepen. Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens voraciously and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.
Azorean Caldo Verde
Serves 6-8 Ingredients: One-quarter cup olive oil (divided) One cup chopped Spanish onion Four large garlic cloves, minced Two cups potatoes, thinly sliced 8 ounces of Chorizo sausage, thinly sliced Two small ham hocks (optional) One pound of Kale, shredded (be sure to cut away and discard the thick stems, as they are bitter) Two quarts of water Salt and pepper to taste In a large soup pot, heat two tablespoons of the olive oil, then add the onions and minced garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent. Do not let the garlic brown, as it will become bitter. Watch the temperature, and stir often. Add the potatoes and two quarts of water, and ham hocks, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Saute the sliced Chorizo sausages. Cook them until most of the fat has rendered. Save the fat, as it goes into the soup as well. Place the sausages to drain on a plate lined with a paper towel. The potatoes should be soft by this time. Remove the ham hocks; they are only used for flavor. Mash the potatoes right in the soup pot. Add the shredded Kale, sausage, and sausage fat from the frying pan. Simmer the soup, covered, for ten minutes. Let cool to room temperature, add salt and pepper to taste. Place in the refrigerator overnight. You will be tempted to taste it, but do your best to resist, as the soup really needs a night in the fridge to bring out the best of its many flavors. The next day, for a hearty lunch or a light supper, warm the soup to a simmer, not a boil. Serve with fresh crusty bread for a quick trip to the Azores or Portugal!
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The Working Waterfront History Walking Tour Walk in the footsteps of the sailors, merchants and immigrants who once lived and worked in the Lower Thames neighborhood. NRF Museum Store, 415 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 324-6111, www.NewportHistoryTours.org. Read/Eat/Chat All are invited to discuss “The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Family’s Century of Art & Loss,” by Edmund de Waal, which examines the fortune of the Ephrussi family. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., noon, 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., 441-4317. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $2, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 5 p.m., free. Clingstone and the RobinsonWood House Newport Historical Society presents Henry Wood on “From Protection to Nature to the Environment: Three Centuries, Two Houses, One Family,” Colony House, Washington Square, 5:30 p.m., reservations recommended. 841-8770. Life of the Mind Series Dr. David Gorelick, an internist practicing in Newport, and Judi Smith, RN, Director of Education and member of the Ethics Committee at Newport Hospital, will lead a discussion on “Ethical Questions Facing Members of the Medical Profession and Families as They Deal with End of Life Issues.” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Haunted Shipyard Brave souls venture behind the barred gates of the shipyard, family-friendly “lights on” zone available for youngsters, Newport Yachting Center, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Book Group The Thursday Evening Book group will discuss “The Imperfectionists,” by Thomas Rachman. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m. Open to the public, no registration required. “columbinus” Play sparked by the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School, warning: strong language and themes, Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 8 p.m. 341-2250.
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Road to Independence Walking Tour Learn about riots and rebellion as you stroll through the heart of colonial Newport. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Owner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Belcourt. 657 Bellevue Ave., 5:30 p.m., 8460669. Fortress of Nightmares Fort Adams Trust and the RI Paranormal Research Group offer two Halloween attractions at one great location. The Tunnels of Terror Haunted Maze is a terrifying walk through the dark tunnels of the Fort, while the Fortress Ghost Hunts takes you on a paranormal investigation. Fort Adams, 6-9 p.m., 841-0707, www.FortressofNightmares.com.
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1) Newport Tokyo House, 6 Equality Park, Newport 2) Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport 3) Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport 4) Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport 5) The Goode Kitchen, 23 Marlborough, Newport 6) Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport 7) Perro Salado, 19 Charles Street, Newport 8) Mudville Pub, 8 West Marlborough Street, Newport 9) Rhumbline, 62 Bridge Street, Newport 10) Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames Street, Newport 11) Muse, 41 Mary Street, Newport 12) Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames Street, Newport 13) Barking Crab, Brick Market Place, Newport 14) Pier 49, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport 15) 22 Bowen’s, 22 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport 16) The Mooring, Sayer’s Wharf, Newport 17) H20, 359 Thames St., Newport 18) O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport 19) Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport 20) Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport 21) One Bellevue, Hotel Viking, Newport 22) Griswold’s Tavern, 103 Bellevue Ave., Newport 23) La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. 24) Canfield House, 5 Memorial Blvd. Newport 25) Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown
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with Margueritte” with the late French New Wave director, Eric Rohmer (“My Night at Maude’s,” “Chloe in the Afternoon” and “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend”). From what I can see in clips and trailers, Patricia because the LACOUTURE just title echoes the great Rohmer, and just because it’s French, doesn’t make it a cinematic relative. “My Night at Maude’s,” a blackand-white film from 1969, launched Rohmer’s worldwide career. It was part of a series that deeply studied morality—the good f words: faith, friendship and fidelity. The film laid the foundation for Rohmer’s “Six Moral Tales,” an unsentimental look at modern relationships, in their lusty neediness, in collision with traditional principles, spirituality and the place of the individual within the larger culture. Pretty heady stuff. Such is not the case with “My Afternoons with Margueritte,” a lighthearted comedy starring Gerard Depardieu as a provincial bluecollar guy named Germain, and a little old lady who once worked for the World Health Organization and spends her retirement in the company of the great books. She is Margueritte (Gisele Casadesus, who began her film career in 1934 with the Comedie Francaise). Germain and Margueritte meet on a park bench where each has been observing the park’s regulars,
“My Afternoons with Margueritte” is in French and Flemish with English subtitles. It has not been rated by the MPAA. pigeons, 14 of which each can distinguish from others in their flock. So they share a kinship with this small corner of Nature, but their worlds vary vastly. She weighs 85 pounds and is 95-years-old (97 in real life), while he is of indeterminate age and a weight I wouldn’t venture to guess. Let’s just say that Depardieu has taken on the physique of Alfred Hitchcock rather than that of Cary Grant, whose dapperness he once exuded. The consensus of my colleagues online is that he’s still a fine actor, but watch the trailer for an unpleasant surprise. He’s become grossly overweight, and his character wears ragged overalls and drab flannel shirts that accentuate his inner sadness. My favorite line is when Margueritte compliments Germain: “Your auditory memory is excellent.” He asserts, “No. No. I just remember what I hear.” I look forward to seeing a full
blossoming of what the trailers distill: Because Germain realizes that this lovely lady who has read Camus to him is losing her sight, he learns to read. The thing that sounds most refreshing about this little comedy-drama is the hint that Germain will discover who he is beneath his grubby duds and bloated belly—the inner man who is kind and compassionate and who learns his own worth by learning how to read. When one stops to think that we live in a nation where approximately 23 percent of adults cannot read, then a film that extols the gift of teaching inspiring someone to read is not, as some critics have called it, a trite little story. Patricia Lacouture currently teaches film studies at Salve Regina University. She also taught at Rhode Island College for ten years. She completed her graduate studies in film from Boston University.
Restaurant Week Celebrates the Fall Harvest Newport Restaurant Week returns November 4-13 with a record-breaking 55+ participating restaurants and a growing line-up of culinary events. Once again, diners will enjoy three-course lunches for just $16, and three-course dinners for just $30, with many chefs creating mouth-watering dishes from the bounty of the sea and local farms. Now in its ninth year, Restaurant Week has expanded to include 10 days of events including food and wine pairings; Samuel Adams beer dinners; a cocktail seminar led by the Cocktail Guru, Jonathan Po-
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gash; cooking classes led by some of the area’s most sought-after chefs, and more. The week wraps with an unforgettable grand finale: the Taste of Newport, a culinary extravaganza benefiting Child & Family Services, the largest social service provider in Newport County. For the first time Restaurant Week will be sponsored in part by Foodspotting, the mobile app that acts as a visual guide to good food. Diners will be able to photograph and share specific dish details on the popular social media tool. Diners can explore diverse tastes including Asian, Irish, Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican and contemporary American fare at fine dining and casual eateries, or enjoy the comforts of a favorite spot, all at the bargain fixed price. Out-oftowners can take advantage of affordable lodging packages found
on GoNewportRestaurantWeek. com. Restaurant Weeks are celebrated all over the country as an avenue to attract new clientele to dining establishments throughout the community, to have patrons sample new seasonal menu items, to promote local food purveyors, and to highlight the talented chefs that create these unforgettable dishes. Many participating restaurants offer vegetarian and gluten-free alternatives in addition to their prix fixe menus. Newport Restaurant Week is sponsored by Absolute Vodka, Brancott Wines, Foodspotting, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Samuel Adams and the Newport/Bristol CVB. For a complete listing of Restaurant Week events and to view menus, visit GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com.
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Haunted Shipyard 6:30-10:30 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details.
Ave, 1-4 p.m.,$5, does not include house tour, 847-8344,www.NewportRestoration.org.
Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.
Carved in Stone Walking tour through the Common Burial Ground, Newport’s colonial cemetery, tour departs from Newport Visitors Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave., 4-5:30 p.m., $15, 841-8600, www.GhostsofNewport.com.
“columbinus” 8 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details. Live Bait at Empire “Live Bait: True Stories from Real People,” a stage for people to tell their stories, hosted by Phil Goldman, Empire Coffee & Tea, 22 Broadway, 8 p.m., $5, 489-2555.
Saturday October 22
Aquidneck Growers’ Market Aquidneck Growers’ Market, local produce and products, 909 East Main Rd. (Newport Vineyards), Middletown, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., www. AquidneckGrowersMarket.org. Rogues and Scoundrels Tour Learn why this colony was sometimes known as “Rogue’s Island” as you stroll through Newport. See where scoundrels lived, where pirates profited, and where criminals were put on trial. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770. Open Hearth Cooking Prepare a colonial era harvest dinner with hearth cooking expert Linda Oakley in this hands-on workshop, 1730 Guard House at Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Road, Middletown, 12-4:30 p.m., $55, reservations required, 8464152. Jazz at the Vineyard Live jazz at Greenvale Vineyards with Dick Lupino, 582 Wapping Road, Middletown, 1- 4 p.m., 8473777, www.Greenvale.com. Rough Point’s Gallery Hours Galleries open to showcase exhibit “Dressed to Play: The Sporty Style of Doris Duke,” 680 Bellevue
Live Thursday, October 20 Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m. Christie’s – DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney, 10 p.m. Newport Blues Café–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge–Stu Krous, 9 p.m. Newport Marriott–Paul DelNero Jazz, 7-10 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m. One Pelham East–Stunt Cocks with DJ Face Perro Salado–Honky Tonk Knights, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, October 21 Billy Goodes–Live music Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. Hyatt Regency–Pink Martini Night, Lois Vaughan, 5:30-8:30 p.m. LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m. Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues Café–Sugarbabies, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Matty B, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–The Ubiquitones, 10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–Bruce Jacques Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.
Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 5:30 p.m. See Friday, Oct. 21, for details. Haunted Trail Navy MWR hosts haunted trail, entertainment, pirate hayride, children’s mystery, arts and crafts, concessions, open to the public, Carr Point Recreation Area, Burma Rd., 6-9 p.m. Fortress of Nightmares 6-9 p.m. See Friday, Oct 21, for details. Haunted Shipyard 6:30-10:30 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details. ISES Costume Party RI Chapter of the International Special Events Society hosts an evening full of the unexpected, Viking Hotel, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, www.ISESRI.org. “columbinus” 8 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details. Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Oct. 21, for details.
Sunday October 23
“columbinus” 3 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details. Romantic Era Piano Recital Pianist Lisa M. Babbitt plays Debussy and Chopin. St. John’s Church Guild Hall, corner of Washington St. and Willow St., 4 p.m., $20, reception, 848-2561.
Fun and Fellowship Public evening at Temple Shalom, entertainment by Dawn Chung, refreshments, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, 233 Valley Rd., Middletown, 5-7:30 p.m., $15, www.TempleShalomRI.org. Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 5:30 p.m. See Friday, Oct. 20, for details. Fortress of Nightmares 6-9 p.m. See Thursday, Oct 21, for details. Square Dancing Join the Town Howlers Square Dance Club, All levels welcome, singles, couples, Portsmouth Multipurpose Center, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, 6 p.m., free, 849-6266. Haunted Shipyard 6:30-9:30 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details.
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Saturday, October 22 Castle Hill–Dick Lupino and Jordan Nunes Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. Gas Lamp Grille–Dogie & the Cowpie Poachers, 10-1 p.m. Greenvale Vineyard–Dick Lupino, Debbie Larkin, Jeff Stout, Paul Schmeling,1-4 p.m. Hyatt Regency–Kristine Wilbur, 4:306:30 p.m. LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11p.m. Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues Café–Dirty Deeds, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Nuance, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.12:45 a.m. One Pelham East–John Brown’s Body Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m. The Pier Restaurant–Abbey Rhode, 9-12 p.m.
Sunday, October 23 Castle Hill–Dennis Cook, Paul Nagel, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Clarke Cooke House– Jazz Piano, Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Fastnet–Irish Music Session 5-9 p.m. Fifth Element–Dave Howard Blues, Rock, noon-3:30 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m. Oceancliff– Abbey Rhode, 1-4 p.m. One Pelham East–Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Fifth Element –Sunday Brunch featuring music,11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Monday, October 24 Fastnet–”Blue Monday”, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Tuesday, October 25 Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cafe 200–”Tuesday Blues”, 10-1 p.m.
Wednesday, October 26 Buskers–”Groovy Wednesdays” with Robert Holmes & Mike Warner, 10-1 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Bacardi Oakheart Grand Karaoke Contest-qualification night, 8 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m. One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Rhino Bar–Rhyme Culture Sardella’s–Jody Ebling, Paul Schmeling, Tom Pasquerelli, 7:30-10 p.m.
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Rogers’ Platt and Defense Splash Middletown 14-0 Friday Oct. 14
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The Rogers High School football team stayed undefeated in Division III on Friday October 14, with a 14-0 victory over intra-island and division rival Middletown High School. The Vikings’ senior quarterback, Cody Platt scored on two rushing touchdowns, and kicked both extra points, to account for all of the scoring in the game. The game was played in heavy downpours and incurred a 4th quarter lightning delay, but the Rogers defense proved worse than the weather for Middletown, limiting the Islanders to only 2.4 yards per/rush on 44 carries and only 38 yards passing. With the win, Rogers raised its Division III record to 4-0 (5-1 overall) while Middletown fell to 2-2 in Division III (4-3 overall).
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Islander Girls Out-Kicked by Division-Leading Mariners, 7-2
Junior midfielder Kenleigh Hebel, #16, heads one toward the Narragansett net in the second half for Middletown. With the victory, Narragansett remained undefeated in Div. III play at 13-0-0.
Chelsea Dowler, #22, strides into a passing kick in the first half. The Islander’s junior forward managed only one shot on goal in the game, but made it count. Her goal, late in the first half cut the Mariner lead to 3-1 at the time.
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ST. GEORGE’S HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 10/22 3:15P.M. St. George’s @ St. Paul’s BOYS SOCCER 10/22 3P.M. St. George’s @ St. Paul’s 10/22 4:15P.M. St. George’s @ BB&N GIRLS SOCCER 10/22 3P.M. St. George’s @ St. Paul’s GIRLS FIELDHOCKEY 10/22 3P.M. St. George’s @ St. Paul’s 10/26 4:30P.M. Holderness @ M’sex GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 10/22 3:30P.M. St. George’s @ BB&N
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Tuesday October 25
Early Church Tours Tour two of our nation’s earliest houses of worship, Great Friends Meeting House (1699) and Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House (1730), Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11:30 a.m., 841-8770, www. NewportHistoryTours.org.
Wednesday October 26
Colony House & Wanton Lyman Hazard House Tour Tour the 1739 Colony House, built to house RI government, and the 1697 Wanton Lyman Hazard House, Newport’s oldest house museum. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11:30 a.m., 841-8770, www. NewportHistoryTours.org. Windmill Wednesday Tour the 1812 windmill at Prescott Farm. 2009 West Main Road, Middletown, 4-6 p.m., 846-4152. Newport Cooks! Learn how to cook “Sous-vide,” with Chef Richard Allaire, Edward King House 35 King St., 6-8 p.m., 293-0740.
Thursday October 27
Arnold Burying Ground Tour Preservation Society fellow leads tour of the Pelham St burying ground, resting place RI’s first governor Benedict Arnold. 11 a.m., 847-1000 x 154, www.NewportMansions.org. Island Farmers Market Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Rd., Middletown, 2-6 p.m., 441-4317. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. See Thursday, Oct 20, for details.
Friday October 28
Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour 5:30 p.m. See Friday, Oct. 21, for details. Fortress of Nightmares 6-9 p.m. See Friday, Oct 21, for details. Haunted Shipyard 6:30-10:30 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details.
Saturday October 29
Museum Explorers This family series features handson fun and learning for the whole family. Visitors are invited for a family tour and art-making project. Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. The Working Waterfront History Walking Tour Walk in the footsteps of the sailors, merchants and immigrants who once lived and worked in the Lower Thames neighborhood. NRF Museum Store, 415 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 324-6111, www.NewportHistoryTours.org.
Rough Point’s Gallery Hours 1-4 p.m. See Saturday, Oct. 22, for details. Jazz at the Vineyard 1-4 p.m. See Saturday, Oct 22, for details. Carved in Stone 4 p.m. See Saturday, Oct. 22, for details. Haunted Trail 6-9 p.m. See Saturday, Oct. 22, for details. Fortress of Nightmares 6-9 p.m. See Friday, Oct 21, for details. Haunted Shipyard 6:30-10:30 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details.
Business After Hours Join the Chamber of Commerce’s Halloween-themed monthly after hours gathering at Residence Inn by Marriott 325 West Main Rd. Middletown, 5-7 p.m., members free/non-members $25, 847-1608 or kathleen@ NewportChamber.com.
Common Fence Music Country-folk singer-songwriter Malcolm Holcombe, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, hall opens at 7 p.m. for the “folk tailgate picnic,” concert 8 p.m., 683-5085, www. CommonFenceMusic.org.
“The Art of …” Arts & Cultural Alliance event celebrating Arts and Humanities Month, dinner, entertainment, 41° North, 351 Thames St. 7 p.m., $95, 846-8018. Haunted Shipyard 6:30-9:30 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details.
Coastal Extreme Brewing, makers of Newport Storm Beer, will host its 10th annual “Halloween in Newport” evening Saturday, Oct. 29, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Participants may stop by the Newport Storm Brewery in advance of the event to pick up a free ‘wrist band’ granting free admission to participating bars. This year’s hot spots include The Rhino Bar, The Fastnet Irish Pub, The Mudville Pub, One Pelham East, The Gas Lamp Bar and Grill, and the Newport Blues Café. For more info, visit www.NewportStorm.com.
Bellevue Pet Parade Costume parade for four-legged creatures, begins at Wag Nation, 92 William St., noon.
Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Thursday, Oct. 20, for details.
Life of the Mind Series Dr. Brenda Wineapple, author, literary critic and essayist, will discuss the relationship between poet Emily Dickinson and her editor Thomas Wentworth Higginson, whose papers were left to Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary. org.
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Belcourt Bash Belcourt Castle’s Last Halloween Party with Harle Tinney, 657 Bellevue Ave., 8 p.m.-midnight, 8460669, www.BelcourtCastle.org.
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Sunday October 30
Trinity Costume Parade All ages costume parade, Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square, 1 p.m. Newport Rec Children’s Party A “Non-Scary Halloween Party” includes crafts, 9-hole mini-golf, and goodie bags, Newport Elks Lodge, Pelham Ave. and Bellevue Ave., 2 -5 p.m., $5 per child, 845-5800. Square Dancing 6 p.m. See Sunday, Oct. 23, for details.
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The crew of Rambler 100 poses on the stern. The following month, the yacht would capsize during the August Rolex Fastnet Race. All 21 crew were rescued, safely. (Photo by Mark Lloyd)
UTC chairman George David, were swept from the deck and huddled in the 56 degree water for 2 1/2 hours before being rescued. For the 16 who managed to make it on to the maxi’s hull, the wait was excruciating. As Justin “Juggy” Cloughon explained, though they were in the lead, their other competitors didn’t seem to notice they had capsized. No less than three times the crew watched as other vessels rounded the Fastnet Light and sailed right past them. Thankfully, Harvey’s EPIRB had sent out a signal, which was relayed to Baltimore, Ireland rescue teams. A nearby chase boat, which
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