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Pond Berm Repairs Progress Repairs to the Easton’s Pond berm are under way. According to the city, over the past month, construction activity has been focused on the North Embankment. So far, contractors have completed the removal of vegetation and the installation of erosion and sedimentation controls on the North Embankment and portions of the West Embankment; installed a moat channel along the North Embankment near the intersection of Kay Street and Ellery Road; and have completed the installation of temporary striping at the Braga Park parking lot and the construction of a temporary crushed stone access route between this parking lot and the portion of Ellery Road leading to Bliss Mine Road. Work is expected to continue over the next three weeks before the winter season sets in with, most notably, the installation of a temporary cofferdam along the West Embankment. (Photo by Rob Thorn)
Back From the Edge: Host of Agencies Helped Beck By Jack Kelly Constance Beck has come a long way since the accident that caused her Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) four years ago. She has had the love and support of her family and friends coupled with the expertise of highly skilled medical and therapeutic professionals. When Beck was ready to make the transition from institutional nursing care at the Grand Islander Nursing Facility to independent living status, she had the assistance of highly motivated and compassionate members of several state and private agencies. Becky Vickers, Beck’s mother, says, “We had a lot of help, starting with the Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island and their wonderful people who helped us find options for Constance’s care, starting in San Francisco and continuing here in Rhode Island. They gave our family support and pointed us in the right direction to get the answers we needed.” Elizabeth Conallon, Program Director of BIARI, describes the work her agency performs: “We are an information resource and referral agency while providing support and advocacy for both victims of TBI and their families.” To Beck’s family, this organization has been a beacon of hope and
compassion as they navigated the intricate layers of the health care and services systems. Due to their experiences and the help they received, Beck and Vickers have been very active with the TBI support group for victims and their families, which meets the second Tuesday of every month at Newport Hospital. During her recovery, Beck’s condition dictated that she receive Medicaid benefits, a combined state and federal program that aids adults with disabilities. The program is managed by the State Department of Human Services. Through this office Beck was referred to the state Office of Institutional and Community Based Living Services. It was determined that Beck qualified for habilitation, or independent living within a community. Beck was assigned a case manager, Heather Sprague. Sprague is an employee of PARI/Independent Living Center, a state contracted, non-profit agency that advocates and coordinates independent living arrangements. Sprague was also responsible for arranging transportation for Beck to attend rigorous physical, speech, and occupational therapy sessions at Sargent Rehabilitation Center in Warwick, RI. These therapies were essential for Beck to gain independent living status. In January 2009, Beck moved into
Frustrations ran high amongst parents, teachers, and community members during a special meeting of the Newport School Committee on Tuesday, Nov. 1 as committee members grappled with a list of 43 proposed alterations to the design of the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School. The cuts, which are aimed at shaving some $4 million off the cost of construction for the school, drew a number of pointed questions from parents and concerned residents. On hand were representatives from Strategic Building Solutions, the owner’s representative hired to oversee the project, and HMFH Architects, the Cambridge-based firm hired to design the new school, to answer questions and to give an indepth explanation of the 43 items.
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Matthew Wolfson and Constance Beck at Disney World in August.
a specially adapted apartment with her fiancé Matthew Wolfson and her oldest friend and god-brother, Devon Ferguson. The Independent Living Center had adapted the apartment to fit Beck’s unique needs. Since then, Beck has thrived and made progress towards her goals. Vickers praises the state and private agencies: “All along the
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way, they helped Constance to achieve this goal with dignity and compassion and they continue to work with her to reach new goals.” Wolfson adds, “they helped us navigate the system, with advocacy and passion, to assist Constance in reaching au-
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NEWPORT – City Council members made quick work of a light docket on Wednesday, Oct. 26, approving most notably, a sidewalk cafe license for The Fifth Element. Adjourning in just over 30 minutes, councilors unanimously approved the outdoor seating area for the Broadway restaurant. The proposal also received the enthusiastic support of the Off-Broadway Neighborhood Association. Speaking on behalf of the group, Jack McVicker said that he had received a rave response from his membership over the proposal, which according to an application on file with the city, will provide seating for up to 34 people at 17 tables spread along the sidewalk in front of the building. An associated application to expand the restaurant’s liquor license to the same area was also approved. The early going of the meeting also featured a number of communications from members of the
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AROUND TOWN Child & Family Thanks Community Members
Karma owners, Joy and Judy, greet Lila Duarte at their store during the Washington Square Halloween Costume Parade.
Snow White, Camellia Welch of Middletown, was not shy about getting her treat from attorney Jeanne Scott at her Washington Square office.
With the motto “Caring for our community since 1886,” Child & Family Services seeks help from within the Aquidneck Island community on a daily basis. To recognize the work of such people, C&F recently announced Lee Ferreira as their Volunteer of the Year; Mary Jennings as the Philanthropy Partner of the Year; and Newport Harbor Corporation as their Business Partner of the Year. Ferreira volunteers at C&F several full days during the week, using her prior work experiences and skills in a variety of areas. Whether it’s her knowledge of the fingerprinting process, or managing the volunteer database information, Ferreira is an indispensable part of the C&F program. Jennings’ donations of paintings and her generous relationship with C&F have been appreciated for decades, she has been a Board member for 13 years. In the words of Peter DiBari, President and CEO of C&F, “Her dedication to Child & Family over many years has provided a model for the care and compassion which are the hallmark of our service to the community.” Finally, in addition to being a financial supporter of several campaigns including the new Community Center, Newport Harbor Corporation has participated in a variety of C&F programs. Paul O’Reilly, Chief Executive Officer of Newport Harbor Corporation, believes in giving back to the community and in showing by example that supporting the community is enriching for all involved.
Patrick O’Donnell, center, with his parents Mark and Lisa at his recent BSA ceremony at the Elks Lodge in Newport where he officially became an Eagle Scout.
Model Scout Achieves Highest Rank BSA Troop 3 Newport recently celebrated the achievements of their newest Eagle Scout, Patrick Michael O’Donnell. The family dinner and scout candle ceremony at the Elks Lodge was attended by friends & family and dignitaries including Congressman David Cicilline, President of the RI Senate, M. Teresa Paiva-Weed, Councilman Charles Duncan and Robert Sutton, representing Jamestown Community Farm. Patrick joined scouting as a Tiger in Cub Scout Pack 33 sponsored by St. Joseph’s Church in Newport and has become a model Boy Scout moving quickly through the ranks to achieve the highest rank in scouting: Eagle. Requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership. This includes a leadership extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes and manages. Patrick’s leadership service project involved organizing fifteen volunteers to help prepare the land to locally grow food for those in need. Jamestown Community Farm raises food and livestock for the needy in our community. Volunteers took down, cleared and replaced approximately one mile of deer fence that was over run with weeds and poison ivy. Patrick is a junior at Rogers High School. He lettered in both indoor and outdoor track and plays the trumpet in the band and jazz ensemble. Patrick lives in Newport with his parents, Lisa and Mark O’Donnell, his sister Morgan and his brother Daniel, who is also a member of Troop 3. Boys in Troop 3 range in age from 11-17 years old. They attend Thompson Middle School, All Saints Academy, Rogers, Bishop Stang & Bishop Hendricken High Schools. Boy Scouts of America has three objectives: character development, citizenship training and personal fitness. For more information about BSA Troop 3 Newport, call Glenn Gardiner at 401 608-3351.
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The Studio Art class at St. Michael’s Country Day School brought their creative efforts to Easton’s Beach. The students were tasked with creating a large-scale group piece, using the sand as their canvas. The artists relied on gathered materials at hand; such as shells, rocks, seaweed and grass. Using simple gardening tools their creations came to life. Inspired by Andrew Goldsworthy in a tradition of site-specific outdoor artwork, fifty students in grades 5 through 8, along with their teachers Leslie Fisk and Robert Kalaidjian, worked on this project.
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The meeting, which lasted over four hours, was originally intended to end in a vote by the committee that would approve selected items to be cut – a move that left many in the room feeling rushed and uncomfortable, including members of the Pell Building Committee, who typically approve or deny such items before they are passed on to the school committee for final approval. Several times during the meeting, School Committee Chair Patrick Kelley explained that the committee would be voting on which items they would approve to cut from the school building. The cuts were prompted after each of the five bids from construction firms competing to build the school came in 20 percent - or roughly $4 million-over initial estimates. Tuesday’s meeting became a forum of community voices concerned about the cuts. Kelley banged the gavel several times to restore order in the at-times heated room. Kelley Cord, a mother with children in Newport schools, made a plea to the individual committee members, saying, “You are going to go through the next however many years seeing these children at the beach, or the grocery store … I want you to ask yourself as you look at them – ‘In your heart of hearts, did you create the best building for the $30 million?’” Beth Milham, a member of the Pell Building Committee, stood up next to ask the school committee, “What is the expected role of your building committee in this?”
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The question prompted other members of the school committee to voice their opinions on the hastiness of the meeting, with the list of 43 items being made public just one day before the meeting was held. School Committee member Thomas Phelan said, “I’ve had a problem with this process since the bids came in I can’t vote on anything tonight, no matter what people say. This has been rushed. Why do we have to vote tonight? This makes no sense.” The committee decided to vote at the end of the meeting on whether to approve the list be sent to the Pell Building Committee for further analysis. The original groundbreaking date of mid-November is now pushed back to sometime in March of 2012. In order to stay within the $30 million bond memorandum between the school department and the Rhode Island Department of Education, the school must be completed by June 2013. If that goal is not met, Newport’s first year of reimbursement would be delayed at least one year. Among those in attendance, some had voted for the $30 million new school, while others had been opposed from the beginning, and had lobbied vigorously to preserve the city’s historic neighborhood schools. But no one in attendance was happy that many of the items they had wished to see installed in the new school were now at risk of being eliminated altogether. School Committee member Robert Leary expressed his disdain for the projected cuts to the design,
saying, “We’re hacking and slicing a design [HMFH] sold us. This is a moment where we can regroup … This is so not Newport.” The largest savings of $427, 290 would come from simplifying the roof line, which would remove the pitched roof elements throughout the school. Other high-price cost savings include reducing the amount of arsenic-tainted soil removed from the school grounds; a measure that HMFH said was in accordance with a new law from RIDEM. The savings would be $375,164. Also on the list would be removing 20 parking spaces, eliminating end fences at the playing fields, and the possibility of reducing the amount of playground equipment, including recycling already available equipment from existing city schools. Upon reviewing the list, accompanied by illustrations from HMFH, Carrie Clougher, a mother of children in Newport schools, said, “I want to get excited. I’m not excited about what I’m seeing here. I think we’ve got a lot of disgruntled people in the community … we haven’t even built this school yet, and we’re already making a mess of it.” The school committee voted 7 – 0 in favor of passing the list of 43 items on to the Pell Building Committee, where they will further examine the list on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 4 – 6:30 p.m. in room 924 of the Newport Area Career & Technical Center at Rogers High School. The regular monthly meeting of the Newport School Committee will follow directly after, at 7 p.m.
do not discover a site that could turn into a costly Hazardous Waste Cleanup Project.” Fellow Queen Anne Sqaure abutter Elizabeth Meyer also addressed the council on the subject of the park. According to Meyer, who lives on Church Street, prior to the proposal, “No one was complaining about Queen Anne Square.” “That’s because,” she said, “it wasn’t broken.” While acknowledging that the park’s shrubs and tress do need a good pruning, Meyer also suggested that there are a number of park neighbors -- herself included -- who would be willing to contribute the finances necessary for their maintenance. She suggested that the NRF locate Lin’s installation at Rough Point, which she noted as a property, is significantly larger than Queen Anne Square. Also touching on the park’s maintenance was Middletown resident Gigi Tolefsin, who suggested that the city create a dedicated commission -- similar to the Miantanomi Park Commission -- to oversee the area. And finally, George Brian Sullivan spoke of the park’s dedication by Queen Elizabeth II on July 10, 1776.
He suggested that the council look to the plaque that was left behind for guidance; as it reads in part that park was “given to the People of Newport” In other business councilors: Appointed Justin McLaughlin as the council liaison to the Newport Film Commission; Susan McCoy to the Newport Beach Commission; and Richard Barker to the Waterfront Commission. Received a communication from City Manager Edward F. Lavallee regarding a proposed Open Space Policy. Received a communication from the City Manager detailing the progress at the Thames Street Armory. City Councilor Kathryn E. Leonard challenged the administration to answer a series of pointed questions, ranging from what accomodations will be needed to make the building handicap accessible to the cost of installing fire prevention systems. Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin, meanwhile, asked that the city convene a meeting of the Harbor Center Working Group to review the project in detail. And continued a proposal that would conserve two parcels at the Coggeshall School and Bailey’s Brook through a conservation easement with the Aquidneck Island Land Trust.
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COUNCIL CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 public expressing their concerns and opposition to the redesign of Queen Anne Square. Among the speakers was Andrew Segal, who lives at 24 Mill St. Taking objection with the false chimney structure in one of the proposed sunken foundations, Segal wondered if the design would be too inviting for vandals in an area that has a history with arson. He also emphasized that the council should first and foremost approach the project as a tribute to Doris Duke, and not as an art installation by acclaimed architect Maya Lin. Toward the end of his comments, Segal further requested that the council investigate whether any soil remediation may be needed in the event the project is approved. As he noted in a letter to councilors, “Queen Anne Square was once occupied by an industrial laundry cleaning company, gas station, and plumbing business, not to mention buried heating oil/gas tanks for housing. During the mid1970’s coming across contaminated soil during excavation was not a big deal. Having been in the Environmental Consulting, Engineering and Remediation Business for 30 years I would encourage you consult with OEM in conducting a Phase 2 test boring soils study to make sure you
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Lifepath Church, 999 West Main Road, Middletown, is serving as a drop-off location in Middletown for Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. Right now, local volunteers are preparing collection sites around the city to receive some 500 gift-filled shoe boxes, packed with school supplies, toys, hygiene items and notes of encouragement for needy kids overseas. National Collection Week for the boxes is Nov. 14-21. Nan Klampert, the volunteer who coordinates collection efforts in Middletown, can be reached for questions or additional information at 529-7571. Hours are Mon. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tues: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Wed: 9 a.m. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., and Mon. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
“What It Is Like to Serve in Today’s Military” will be the topic of the Emmanuel Church Evening Speaker Series on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. The purpose of this panel discussion is not to discuss the pros and cons of the ongoing War on Terror, but to raise the level of awareness in the local community about what life is like for today’s service men and women. To do this, the moderator will draw on the personal experiences of a panel of combat-seasoned officers and NCO’s representing the US Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force— plus several of their spouses. The panelists have been chosen to represent the broad range of missions being performed today by our armed forces. Come hear what they have to say about their lives, why they are proud to serve despite the stresses and strains they face— and what you can do to give them meaningful support. The panel discussion will conclude with time for Q & A. The event will be held in Emmanuel Church’s Community Hall and is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be available. For more information, call the church office at 847-0675.
On Saturday, Nov. 12, Salve Regina University sophomore, Jeremy Dias, will honor his mother, Beth Jussaume, with the second annual “Beth’s Walk for Oral Cancer Awareness.” Jeremy will be joined by fellow students and Newport community members on the 5K walk to bring attention to the disease, which will affect 36,000 Americans in 2011. All funds raised through the $25 registration fee will go to the Oral Cancer Foundation. This event, which is being sponsored by Salve Regina University and the Student Nursing Organization, will also feature free oral cancer screenings by local dentists and hygienists. Rodgers Recreation Center at Salve Regina University is the start point for the walk. Contact email: bethswalk@aol.com
Holiday Book Sale The Friends Book Store will hold its annual holiday book sale Saturday, Nov. 5 thru Nov. 8 in the Spring Street lobby of the Newport Public Library. Hours will be Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.; Monday, 12:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. The sale features quality books, yesterday’s best sellers, games, CDs, DVDs and puzzles. Books will include fiction and non-fiction, including quality books on art, gardening, hobbies, sailing and more. The store has saved some of their highest quality books for this sale. There will be no clearance books or bag sales. Proceeds from the sale go to help update the library’s reference section and to support library programs. The Friends’ Bookstore is run entirely by volunteers. Volunteers are always needed for sorting, pricing, shelving, and manning the bookstore. For information call 8465809.
Healing Co-Op Hosts Concert The Healing Co-Operative cancer support group will host a benefit performance by Canadian folksinger/songwriter Jon Brooks on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at their headquarters in Portsmouth. Admission to “A Celebration of Life and Hope” is $30. For more information, visit www. thehealingcoop.org.
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Information for Homebuyers On Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Newport Public Library, Brigid Ryan and Linda Ramey from Church Community Housing will provide information about their upcoming training program for first-time homebuyers. Church Community Housing Corporation (CCCH) is a non-profit housing agency that develops affordable housing for working families. To support this program, Newport Public Library has offered to pay the cost for one family to attend the sessions. Every family (or individual) who attends the info session at the library will be eligible for a drawing for a Homebuyer Training Program “scholarship,” and the cost of a credit report. The Homebuyer Training Program is an 8-part series designed to guide families through the home buying process, and includes a credit check, advice about budgeting and saving, negotiating purchase and sales agreements, and options for affordable ownership. The classes cost $50 per household, plus a fee for the credit report. Attendees of the September 13th session at the library will be eligible for a drawing (donated by the library) which will pay for one household to attend the classes. Contact Pat LaRose for more information. To be eligible for the drawing, participants must attend the library program. To sign up for the homebuyer course, call Church Community Housing at 846-5114. Call the library for more information at 847-8720 ext. 208.
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Scouts will retrieve their “Scouting for Food” bags Saturday, Nov. 5. Donated food will be given 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.
For What It’s Worth A young man recently brought in on appraisal day an old paper bag of Edison record cylinders. He said that they were cleaning out his grandfather’s garage and found them in a cabinet. He wanted to know if they were worth anything. These early Edison Records (cylinders) date from 1902 through 1929. They would play for either 2 or 4 minutes. As with many such collectibles, condition is very important. His collection was very moldy and the cardboard cases were scuffed and in fragile condition. Perfect cylinders can sell starting at around $10 each with rare items selling for much more. Because of the poor condition, his ‘treasure find’ has no real value. — 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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On Sunday, Nov. 6, jazz artist Mike Rollins will perform with special guest vocalists at the Pyramid Club, 32-34 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport. Cost is $10 for the performance and a light buffet meal. For more information, call 207-1707.
Nov. 12, 10 a.m - 3 p.m., Arts & Crafts Extravaganza, Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham, sponsored by Turning Around Ministries. For more information contact ta_min@verizon. net, call 846-8264 or visit www. TAMri.org Nov. 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Nov. 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Holiday Craft Fair, Handmade crafts and home prepared food items, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Gibb’s House, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth Nov. 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Nov. 13, 11am - 4pm., Unique Boutique Artisans Fair, Rotunda at Easton’s Beach, free parking, local, professional crafters will exhibit and sell hand crafted, one of a kind items including childrens’ clothing, jewelry, pottery, hand bags, knitting, vintage fine linens, woodworking, and soaps, etc. For more information contact Mary Ann Martin at 846-5750 or mam.ri@verizon.net. Nov. 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Holiday Fair Non - perishable food will be collected during the Holiday Fair on both days and will be donated to local food pantries. Free Parking. For information call 847-0675 or 66 -7839 Emmanuel Church, Corner of Spring and Dearborn St.
Old-Fashioned Country Bazaar St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway at One Mile Corner, Newport will hold its annual Old Fashioned Country Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The bazaar will feature unique handmade crafts, a bake table, a silent auction, a lunch counter serving homemade soup, and rooms full of gently (and not so gently) used “White Elephants.”
Craft Fair at Calvary Calvary United Methodist Church will hold its annual Candy Cane Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items for sale will include books, CDs, baked goods, regifted treasures, homemade fudge, jewelry, Thanksgiving and/or Christmas hostess and other gifts, decorations and hand-crafted items. There will be a room for children to shop. A silent auction will include several theme baskets as well as gift certificates to local businesses. Crafters from the community and other vendors have been invited to sell their products. The church is located at the corner of Turner and Wyatt Roads off of Rt. 138 in Middletown. For more information, contact Betty Serls, Pastoral Assistant, 847-6181.
“Sail into 10 Years” The Newport Community School will celebrate its 10th anniversary Friday, Nov. 4 from 6 - 10 p.m. at Easton’s Beach Rotunda. The school provides educational and enrichment programs and services to the city’s youth, families and adult learners. 100% of the event proceeds will directly support the school’s programs. Tickets $30. For tickets or more information, call 848-5923
Gaming as a Career Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to come and learn about a career in gaming development on Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Middletown High School. The event is sponsored by the Newport County Mentor Co-Op Program. There will be representatives from New England Institute of Technology, the Navy Base, and others. Students must provide their own transportation. Space is limited. To sign up contact the appropriate school liason. For Newport contact, Heidi Willner, heidiwillner@newportrischools.org; Middletown: Liana Fenton, lianaff@aol. com; Portsmouth: Jeff Goss, gossj@portsmouthschoolsri.org; Met: Steve Heath, sheath@metmail.org
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Newport Police Log During the period from Monday, Oct. 24 to Monday, Oct. 31, the Newport Police Department responded to 619 calls. Of those, 186 were motor vehicle related; there were 140 motor vehicle violations issued and 46 accidents. The police also responded to 16 incidents of vandalism, 13 noise complaints, 9 animal complaints, and 45 home/ business alarm calls. Officers conducted 15 school security checks (6-Triplett, 5-Rogers, 2-Thompson, 1-Coggeshall, 1-Cranston-Calvert) They transported 5 prisoners, provided escort for 3 funerals and recorded 4 instances of assisting other agencies and 11 instances of assisting other police departments. 4 private tows were recorded and 1 loquor establishment check was made. In addition, 27 arrests were made for the following violations: n Five arrests were made for outstanding warrants. n Four arrests were made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n Three arrests were made for larceny. n Three arrests were made for manufacturing/possession with intent to deliver narcotics. n Two arrests were made for simple assault. n Two arrests were made for vandalism. n Two arrests were made for possession of marijuana. n One arrest was made for DUI. n One arrest was made for disorderly conduct. n One arrest was made for possession of narcotics. n One arrest was made for violating a no contact order. n One arrest was made for making a domestic threat. n One arrest was made for a noise violation.
Community Meeting on Homelessness On Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. there will be a community meeting in the Parish Hall, Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St. Newport dealing with the problem of homelessness. Officer Jimmy Winters, with the Housing Hotline, Jennifer Barrera, director of Lucy’s Hearth, and Rob Archer, with Child and Family Services of Newport County will be present to address concerns about the increasing number of parents with children finding themselves homeless.
ALT Awarded $400K On Nov. 2 Governor Lincoln Chafee and Director Janet Coit of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management presented a $400,000 open space grant award certificate to Executive Director Ted Clement of the Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) for the Campaign to Save the St. Mary’s Church Land. In the competitive 2011 State of Rhode Island Open Space Acquisition Grant Round, there were 30 applicants from municipalities and land trusts throughout the State with only 15 being selected.
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Local officials and military families and the public are invited to celebrate Veterans Day with a free premiere of “Coast Guard Alaska” at the Jane Pickens Theater on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. courtesy of Cox Communications. The new series from The Weather Channel is produced by Al Roker Entertainment, and highlights the day-to-day trials, tribulations and victories of the Coast Guard Alaska team. Cox Senior Vice President and General Manager Paul Cronin said, “The premiere of this show offered Cox the opportunity to bring together local military officers, the general public and government officials to witness the extraordinary bravery it takes to serve. We are thrilled to invite all Rhode Islanders to join in this celebration and sneak peak at a theater established in 1919, just after the First World War … Veterans Day offers our nation a time to pause and thank our veterans for their courage and their true dedication to our nation.”
The final plan for the proposed redesign of Queen Anne Square by the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) will not appear on the Nov. 9 Newport City Council docket. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Helping the Homeless President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown), Sen. John J. Tassoni Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Smithfield, North Smithfield) and Rep. Peter F. Martin (D-Dist. 75, Newport) have been named “Champions of Supportive Housing” by Housing First RI. The three legislators were honored at a “Keys for the Homeless” benefit for Housing First RI held Thursday in Providence. They were recognized for their legislative initiatives on behalf of affordable housing and their efforts to end homelessness in Rhode Island. Housing First RI is operated by Riverwood Mental Health Services of Warren. It provides rapid access to permanent housing and voluntary access to a variety of mental health services, and operates three group homes and several supportive housing apartments. By the end of this year, it expects to be housing 190 persons and families who were formerly homeless.
Developing a Top Tennis Game A special presentation, “Get Your Mind & Body in The Game!” will be held Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. Keynote speaker Dr. Srini Pillay, M.D., an award-winning author and psychiatrist from Harvard Medical School, will discuss how you can use the science of possibility thinking to improve your tennis game. Following the talk, Dr. Pillay will join a panel discussion will featuring Dr. Dave Tiberio, Ph.D., a physical therapist and international lecturer, and Dr. Craig Foster, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and instructor in joint replacement. These three tennis enthusiasts and experts in their fields will be available to answer questions and share important tips to showcase how you can use your mind to improve your game, and how playing the game is particularly beneficial for the mental, physical and social well-being of Baby Boomers. The program is presented by BoomerTennis.Net, an “online clubhouse” that was established by Newporters Bob and Lace Milligan. On the site, baby boomers register to get exclusive tennis tips (physical and mental) and to network with other players in their age and ability. Wine & cheese will be served. Admission is $11 for adults, free for members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. RSVP requested. Call 401-849-3990 or email programs@tennisfame.com.
Honoring Veterans New Police Chief • The United Veterans Council of Selection Imminent Newport County and The VFW Conover-Leary Post No. 406, Newport announce a Veterans Day Ceremony to take place in front of Newport City Hall on Friday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. American Legion Post 18 and VFW Post 5390 will co-host a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, 11 Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. at Portsmouth Town Hall. Guest speaker Steve Frye, CEO of USA Battle Buddies, will educate attendees about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The indoor presentation will be followed by an outdoor wreath-laying ceremony. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony will be over by 10 a.m. to allow folks planning to attend/participate in the larger Newport ceremony to get there. “Crash Dive,” a World War II film released in 1943 starring Tyrone Power, Dana Andrews and Anne Baxter will be shown on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m., at the Jamestown Philomenian Library. Refreshments will be served. The film was the last for Power before he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Power and Andrews were both in Jamestown during the filming of the movie. Photographs with the stars and local Jamestowners will also be displayed. This is the final program in the series “Jamestown and the Silver Screen.” The Jamestown Historical Society is proud to partner with the American Legion and the VFW in Jamestown for this program. The film is free and open to the public.
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Resume Workshop Portsmouth Public Library will offer a free workshop on writing a resume on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and many people do not understand the importance of choosing the right format or style to best fit their work history. Interviewers only scan your resume for 10-30 seconds to see if you are the right candidate for a position. The workshop will provide instructional information to customize your resume to fit your employment goals. Bring your current resume with you for a free consultation by an expert from Consolidated Consulting and Recruiting Services, LLC. Space is limited so please call 683-9457 or stop by the library at 2658 East Main Road, to sign up.
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DAR Meeting The Aquidneck Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold their next regular monthly meeting at Blenheim Newport, Valley Rd., Middletown on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Richard Schmidt, who will talk about the Christian Union Church Horse Drawn Hearse. Donna Nedderman of Middletown was sworn in at the October meeting as a new member by Florence Archambault, Chapter Chaplain. The Chapter is a merger of three Island chapters; the William Ellery Chapter, the Colonel William Barton Chapter, and the Major William Taggart Chapter. Membership is open to any woman 18 years or older, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic background, who can prove lineal descent from a patriot of the American Revolution. The group meets the second Tuesday of the month. For information contact, Barbara Simmons, Regent, at 849-2629.
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EDITORIAL Blindsided When Newport taxpayers went to the polls and voted to approve a $30 million construction bond to build a new state-of-the-art elementary school in the city’s North End, we did so with a certain faith in advertising. “Let’s Build Pell,” proponents urged in the weeks leading up the vote. The community responded, passing a multimillion dollar infrastructure project in the midst of a woeful economy. The message, it seemed, was clear: It was time Newport had a school for the 21st century. On Tuesday, School Committee members convened a meeting that no one could have seen coming. On the table were 43 proposals aimed at saving some $4 million in project costs. They ranged from the benign-like changing out concrete paths in favor of asphalt ones, to the toxic - such as a proposal to reduce the amount of soil removed as part of an arsenic remediation plan around the school. Other proposals included “simplifying” architectural elements, eliminating classroom features, and backing down from environmental considerations that would have made the school an example of “green” design. Taken together, they threaten to reduce the school to one that could have been built at any time in the last 20 years. And yet, as regrettable as the predicament is in which we now find ourselves, what is more concerning is how the public process has played out. Newport was given the opportunity not just to build a new school for those students already in attendance, but also to build one that will attract new students from families that might otherwise send their children to private schools. We supported that vision. The School Committee’s continued insistence that the process leading up to this point has been transparent is, itself, transparently thin. On Tuesday, School Committee Chairman Patrick Kelley asserted that the meeting represented the 22nd public discussion on the Pell School in the last year. While it’s true that the Pell School has appeared on close to two dozen meeting agendas over that span, the public has hardly been an active participant in the process. To that point were the over two dozen people who abruptly walked out of Tuesday’s meeting feeling alienated and discouraged. Whatever your feelings are regarding the design of the school, the parents who have spoken out have shown not only an interest in their children’s education, but in Newport’s public schools as a whole. These are not people we should be dissuading from getting involved in the process. As we’ve written in this space before, building a better community cannot be a purely political exercise; we need an active and engaged public, who not only consider themselves stakeholders but who also feel as though their opinions are being heard. After all, it’s people that make up a community – not boards or commissions with narrow focus. That is why we fear, more than any short-term financial strain, the loss of our public discourse. We knew that building Pell would be an expensive proposition. But can we also afford to disillusion those people who have shown a will-
Municipal Meetings NEWPORT School Committee, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., Rogers High School Regular Council Meetings, Nov. 9, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m., Conference Room, Council Chambers CSO Stakeholders Workgroup, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m., City Hall-Council Chambers For the latest schedules visit SOS.RI.Gov, or visit NewportNow.com.
PS to PS Letter Ms. Coxe, I just read your letter in Newport This Week approving the re-doing of Queen Anne Square. I don’t remember being polled by the Preservation Society, asking us members what our wishes were regarding Queen Anne Square. I think you should apologize for taking a stand on so public and controversial a matter as if you spoke for all of us. You do not. Mary Weston Member
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Think Ahead
Private Interest in a Public Park
To the Editor, Kudos to Robert Bailey for his letter to the editor of Newport This Week exhorting our city to look ahead to shared success and not backward, incapacitated by memories. Two current city projects, Washington Square renovation and the proposed renovation of Queen Anne Square, seem to illustrate a lack of co-ordinated effort to achieve the best effect. The new pavers and slate in Washington Square depict our city as the world-class venue it needs to be to compete as a tourist destination, but are we really going to leave Charles Street and the alley beside Yesterday’s in the horrible condition they have been in for the last thirty years? Are we ready to address the need for adjacent public parking to realilze the potential of Washington Square Park? What is holding up the construction of a Mary Street parking garage? Our aging population will drive elsewhere if they cannot access easy parking. Hopefully one day, the rest of downtown Newport will present a world- class image with buried electrical wires, extended sidewalks, benches and water fountains. The current design plans for Queen Anne Square calling for foundations seem counter intuitive: don’t childen often trip over curbs and fall into depressions, of stone, no less? Do parents want to keep repeating “Don’t run” and “Be careful” in a park?
If you were interested in purchasing a two-acre park rimmed on one side by a bustling harbor and another by a steepled 300-year-old Episcopal church, Newport RI may have something to offer. Its stately Queen Anne Square is a relatively new park, yet brings with it the look of another era when Newport held the honor of being one of our country’s foremost sea-faring ports. Unfortunately, the city will not directly sell the park to you, but it will relinquish all authority regarding redesign and administration. First, you must market your conception to the city council while creating a comradeship with the mayor. Prior to votes being cast, you will need a Resolution written by one of the council persons stating your intentions and why your offer should be accepted. I suggest that you call it a “gift,” and make it sound too good to be true. The Resolution needs to be brief and not necessarily factual. You might mention you had previous ties to the land, you have the ability to raise large amounts of money… preferably in the millions from wealthy donors … and you intend to hire a nationally known architect to remodel. The details of the design do not matter; in fact, change them as often as possible. If you want the option to rename the park, add it. Because the council will be delighted to know they will not incur additional expenditures, it would be best to form your own foundation (with a large endowment) to oversee all future management. This way, you may not own the
Margaret Baker Kay Street Newport
Plan is the Pits 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.
To the Editor; Maya Lin’s plan is ridiculous. Pits in the ground?!!! The whole plan, in my opinion, is “for the pits.”In spring, summer and fall, I can see them all chock full of cigarette butts, beer cans, booze bottles and condoms. Welcome to our new and improved Queen Anne Square! Joanne Nelson Newport
property; nonetheless, it will feel like you do. To gain total control, you will need to negotiate with the church on the hill, since it was one of the original gifters and still maintains both the park and abutting church property. Best option here would be to find a link between yourself and the church rector. Become a friend. The more access you have to the inner-workings of the church, the better your chances in providing the proper “funding” for their priority projects. The goal is to sway them to your side so that you will become the sole decision-maker. Once the city council and church are on-board, focus your energy on selling your plan to some of the influential members in the community. Never let the citizenry gain too much information whereby they could discredit your proposition or become a part of the process; otherwise you could be in for a long and unnecessary struggle. Keep all your briefings vague and fuzzy, and always agree with an opposing view. Remember, you must receive four of the seven council votes; be careful about anyone recusing him/herself. Lastly, it would be desirable if the council could keep the community at bay, preferably holding no public forums. Follow this course of action and you may be assured the park will be yours. Anne DuBose Joslin Brinley Street Newport
Keep QAS Upgrade Simple To the Editor, I live in the neighborhood of Queen Anne Square. I have pro and con feelings on this remodeling job. I have read every pro and con letter in Newport This Week about the issue. I do like a lot of the cons, but I say the park must be upgraded. Upgrade yes, but keep the park close to the way it looks now. Add a few park benches and improve the walk-ways. Trim and landscape where needed. Keep a large grassy area for people who want to sit on a blanket. Have a few
benches shaded by trees. I think everyone will be happy that way. Queen Anne Square only needs to be up-graded in simple terms and not redone with this seemingly awful design. Another idea, already written: Why doesn’t the Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) look into using a space at Rough Point for some part of the park design? E. Steeves Mary Street Newport
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MORE LETTERS A Mistaken Blunder From the Start To the Editor, The following points are crucial to understanding two very negative aspects of the Lin/NRF proposal for an authentic Newport. Two Major Issues with NRF’s Inappropriate Proposal for QAS : I). Revised Lin Design Unacceptable for National Historic District: When Maya Lin’s revised design is presented to the Historic District Commission (HDC), it should be unanimously rejected for proposing the use of imitation building parts. HDC does not even allow insulated glazing unless an exact replication of Colonial fenestration. HDC can not approve a project of partially built fake building foundations ‘cleverly’ concealed under the moniker of being called a “Monument.” The foundations envisaged are quite unlike the demolished building foundations. They are slated to have concrete cores, therefore not authentic replications. The actual materials and details are unknown following demolition decades ago. No ruins remain. The fakes would not meet NRF’s own selection criteria for Colonial restorations and it is a fiction to suggest
such. This Lin design should not pass HDC, even as a so-called ‘artwork’ without sensibility placed in the heart of authentic Newport. It can not get HDC approval! II). Lin Concept – Did Not Work Prior – Does Not Work Now NRF convinced Lin to make minor changes in her ill-conceived design. Vietnam Veterans Memorial (VVM) competition professional advisor, architect/urban designer Paul Spreiregen picked the jury which selected Maya Lin’s design as winner, remarked while visiting Newport after reviewing site, plans, pros and cons in the press, and public meetings, stated “Lin’s design has to be evaluated on its own merits as an urban park design… The site simply calls for an ordinary green town park…(Lin’s design) is a rather dubious concept…the wrong solution.” Her Ohio project failed as a park, and is nearly identical to what she proposes. The revised proposal continues using fake foundations while now stating they “represent actual foundations,” rubbish! Actual foundations were demolished by Ms Duke, the
intended recipient of this ridiculous “monument.” New locations for smaller fake foundations are lip service to the lost actual ruins. Even newly proposed smaller trees are a sad, unwelcome change. At less than half their original size (8-10in. caliper), now only 4in. caliper, or 1 3/4 in. width to the eye, they are measly twigs and unworthy of the name ‘Tree’. Where is plain ol’ American sensibility? ProJo critic-Journalist David Brussat said regarding Lin’s design, “it is like everything in our world today that has become untethered to reality.” The design changes were created to satiate the public-they are not enough. The concept remains universally unacceptable to the public and experts. This project as proposed is a misfit and a mistaken blunder from the start…especially since The Maya Lin concept has been already been proven not to work! Judy Goffman Cutler, Museum Director, Co-Founder National Museum of American Illustration Vernon Court
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Park Plan Deserves Our Gratitude To the Editor, The proposed redesign of Queen Anne Square which will honor the work and legacy of Doris Duke, one of the true heroes of Newport preservation, deserves support and grateful thanks from the Newport community. The many suggestions and criticisms of the original proposal were heard and, as a result, the significantly reworked design provides more open space than at present, more lighting, improved security, landscaping upgrades and tree plantings, seating areas with backs for we older folk and a funded maintenance schedule provided at no cost to the city. What’s not to like? We live about a block away from Queen Anne Square and frequently walk near or through the square and are well aware of its present use and condition. As most know, it is used primarily as a transit area to get somewhere else except for some who play there and enjoy reclining on the grass usually during the summer months. They will continue to be able to do so and
be joined by many of us who rarely paused to sit and reflect about the beauty and history around us. As for its present condition, it needs considerable attention and upgrading. The Queen Anne Square gift proposal seeks to address the particular needs of the square but, clearly, it wishes to do more. For our part, the focus on Doris Duke is paramount. Her contributions to the recognition of Newport’s colonial history were quite extraordinary. Besides creating the original design for Queen Anne Square, her work restored over 80 colonial houses which provide an incredible inventory from which residents and tourists can learn much about the city’s past. In fact, they now stand throughout the city as testimony to the rich early history of Newport. Likewise, the three proposed foundations in the plan will serve to represent 18th and 19th century structures that actually stood on the site and will underscore the incredible Duke legacy. Another positive is the bringing
Reject Brutal Park Scheme
Duke Deserves Better
To the Editor: The chaos of Thames Street is now relieved by the tranquil greenery of Queen Anne Square. This beloved retreat is under assault by an ethically and aesthetically barbaric scheme, to cost $3.5 million, especially egregious when many Rhode Island families are in need. Moreover, this scheme is aesthetically brutal, with walks, lighting and several gross concrete structures – instant eyesores – having no purpose save to boost the project’s cost. Responsible, humane citizens must join in rejecting this gross scheme. Gene McNulty 121 Spring Street Newport
Every year, at about this time in our national game of baseball, a baseball player is picked out for his outstanding contribution to his team’s success. He’s the one who helped his team the most, and is then crowned as the MVP. The major leagues have chosen theirs for this year and we have chosen ours. They elect a different one each year and we choose the same one, year after year. Ms. Duke has hit more singles and doubles to all fields at the Point and hit triples at Prescott Farm and at Whitehorne House and a game winning home run at Duke Park !
together of the eastern park area nearest Trinity Church with the redesigned western area creating the overall effect of one unified larger space. This will be done primarily by removing the entangled mass of undergrowth, shrubs and bushes in the center of the park which have divided the overall area. Finally, this will serve to open up the visual lines of sight to the magnificence of Trinity Church highlighting the nobility of this majestic structure and thereby unifying the entire area into one beautiful space. After considerable reflection we strongly support this modified proposal as a significant improvement and enhancement of the area and, most especially, see it as an opportunity to further inform and educate both residents and tourists alike about the city’s remarkable heritage. The City Council should vote to accept this gift without reservation and with grateful enthusiasm. Ellen and Dave Wixted Newport
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She is the most prolific hitter our little league has ever had, our equivalent to their Babe Ruth. Just as there is a monument to Ruth out in center field in the park that he built, there should be a monument to Duke in center field of the park that she built. Let’s celebrate our MVP with a suitable above ground plaque, in the park she designed, rather than with meaningless scooped out ‘dugouts’ in a park designed by a LVP. Ed Paul Red Cross Newport
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at all times. A SORS set consists of 124 feet of boom; one hydraulic skimmer; one swing arm which is mounted to the side of the ship, and enough hose to stretch from the skimmers to the temporary fuel storage devices. Carrying these and similar types of skimming systems has been a USCG requirement since the passage of the Oil Pollution Control Act of 1990. In addition to the Juniper crew, the Willow was also host to four members of the USCG Atlantic Strike Team from Ft. Dix, N.J. These individuals are part of a deployable operations group whose primary mission is to deploy to a ship in an emergency to assist if additional expertise or manpower is needed. “We came today to help make sure the crew is familiar and proficient with the equipment being trained,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Dan Fountain. The four Strike Team members and 1st District Coast Guard civilian Mike Popovich, all environmental specialists, accompanied the Willow to maximize the training opportunity.
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The First Lady is asking children of those serving in the U.S. military around the world to help with White House decorations this holiday season. The request is for the children to submit 5” x 8” handmade holiday cards with words of appreciation for their military parents, as well as pictures and drawings. The White House will display as many of the cards as possible. Participants are asked to send holiday cards by Nov. 16 to Reservation 1, Attn: Social Office, PO Box 8070, Washington DC, 20032 and include information on where they are sending the cards from.
NHCNE Coat Drive Naval Health Clinic New England (NHCNE) is collecting new coats, hats, scarves, gloves and blankets for redistribution to Rhode Island families in need. Gently used coats are also accepted. Collection bins wrapped in holiday paper are in the dental clinic and medical clinic, bldg. 44, bldg. 43. Items will be collected through Nov. 23.
Flu Shots Continue All active, reserve and retired military personnel, eligible dependents and DoD civilians are encouraged to get flu shots as soon as possible. Immunizations are available Mon-Fri on a walkin basis at Naval Health Clinic New England and are administered in the last hallway of the main building. Flu shots, flu mist and Fluzone HD are available at the clinic. NHCNE personnel will also administer flu shots at the commissary Nov. 5 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Very Fleet of Foot Congratulations to U.S. Naval War College student Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Thomas, who finished 26th out of 20,895 runners in the Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday in Washington DC. He ran the race in 2:39:12, a pace of just over six minutes a mile. Thomas was the second active duty Navy member to finish. Well done! Naval Base Information Compiled by Pat Blakeley
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EDGE CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 tonomy.” Wolfson, who has been by Beck’s side throughout her ordeal, has been a staunch ally and advocate during her recovery and movement into the community. Before the accident, Wolfson was a graduate student in San Francisco, studying philosophy and religious studies with an eye towards a future of teaching on the college level. However, since moving back to Rhode Island to support Beck and her family, he gained new experiences and insights. Wolfson entered the master’s program at Salve Regina University in Health Administration and Management. His passion and advocacy for survivors of TBI, and those who still suffer without assistance, led him to this new vocation. This past year, due to his own experiences and course study, Wolfson was contracted by the State Department of Human Services to provide an assessment and analytical breakdown of the current service delivery network for TBI in RI, especially for persons receiving Medicaid. He was tasked with reviewing state agencies and establishing a continuum of care, from time of injury until discharge into independent living. His other responsibilities included building a picture of how many in the overall RI population are affected by TBI and the costs associated with this growing population. Wolfson also reviewed procedures for the better utilization of limited funds and how to spend them efficiently, while plugging gaps in needed services. Wolfson explains that he hopes the study, will “create a sustainable system that saves funds over the long term and allows easy access to optimal services and care for survivors and their families.” Wolfson is also helping to establish an awareness program of TBI effects, and the long range implications for those aging with TBI, and their aging caregivers. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Wolfson delivered his presentation to the Department of Human Services and other agencies involved in the study. It was met with agreement
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Mental State Dizzy circles, spinning ‘round My mind, a whirlpool churning Not a sane thought to be found Amidst the facts I’m learning From swimming pools and summer days To dark and stormy nights My mind engulfed in purple haze And clad in colored lights My bright blue eyes and vacant smile This chaos have concealed But maybe in a little while My mind will be revealed…
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Blood Drives for November PORTSMOUTH
Nov. 8, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Hinckley Yachts Bloodmobile 1 Little Harbor Landing Nov. 13, 9 a.m.12 p.m. Portsmouth Community Church Hall 1697 East Main Road
MIDDLETOWN
Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Looking Upwards, Inc. Bloodmobile 438 East Main Rd. Nov. 11, 4-8 p.m. Middletown Fire Dept Bloodmobile 239 Wyatt Road
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Nov. 9, 3-6 p.m. Heatherwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bloodmobile 398 Bellevue Ave. Nov. 10,10 a.m.-1 p.m. Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Bloodmobile 350 Coddington Highway
JAMESTOWN
Nov. 14, 2:30-7:30 p.m. Jamestown Fire Department PAC Pub 134 Narragansett Avenue
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november 5th, 10:00 am to noon St. Michael’S country Day School 180 rhode island avenue • newport contact Director of admission Sally casey P: 401-849-5970 ext. 302 e: scasey@smcds.org www.stmichaelscountryday.org Preschool 3 - Grade 8
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HDC, Giveth, Then Taketh By Tom Shevlin
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LINCOLN SCHOOL
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A lone denial underscored the October meeting of the city’s Historic District Commission. Hearing 10 applications on the night, commission members voted to approve all but an application by Earl McMillen to add a dormer at an historic property at 16 Bridge St. And while commissioners said they felt the addition was not fitting for the 1718 colonial, it appears as though the project will be able to move forward after all. According to records on file with City Hall, a previous application for the same project was given approval in 1999. The denial, and subsequent discovery that the project had already been approved without a specified completion date, represents a releatively uncommon occurrance. It also illustrates how the make-up of the HDC from term to term can influence the historic character of the city. An application by Reed Enterprises, LLC for improvements to 99 Rhode Island Ave. was continued to the HDC Design Review Subcommittee. Applications by the following petitioners were approved: n Daphne Thornton to make improvements to 37 Ledge Rd. n Kevin Brew for alterations to 9 Pine St., pending the final approval of the Historic District Planner n Peter Janotta for improvements to 21 Halidon Ave. n Victor Andrade for improvements to 49 Bellevue Ave. n Brian Arnold for improvements to 52 Poplar St. n David Nugent for various improvement, less a proposal to install a skylight at 52 Farewell St. n Kathryn McKeon for various improvements at 2 Bayside Ave., pending the final approval of the Historic District Planner n Ronald Lee Flemming for improvements to 304 Bellevue Ave. The next HDC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. HDC Members are: Theodora Aspegren; Michael Conroy; John Drotos; Chris Fagan; Myra Kirby; Vincent J O’Dwyer; John M Shehan, Chairman; and Mary Jo Valdes.
THE ART & SCIENCE OF TEACHING GIRLS
Inaugural Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run Early Sunday morning on Nov. 13, thousand of athletes will run across the Newport’s Pell Bridge to raise money for charity while enjoying a spectacular view. The inaugural 4.2-mile race will begin at 6:30 a.m. on East Shore Rd. in Jamestown and end at Citizen’s Bank in Washington Square, Newport. The race is the first time that runners will be able to cross the bridge since the Save the Bay 5K in 1982. The Newport Pell Bridge Run supports several non-profits including the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, Special Olympics of Rhode Island, March of Dimes, Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, and Meeting Street. Citizen’s Bank is the title sponsor for the event. The race has the full support of the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority. Chairman David Darling-
ton says, “Crossing the length of Newport Pell Bridge on foot will give the runners a breathtaking view of Narragansett Bay, and we’re happy to provide that opportunity to race participants without a major disruption to motorists.” Beginning at 4:30 a.m., there will be partial closing of select streets on Jamestown in preparation for the start of the race. Streets affected include Canonicus Ave, East Shore Rd., Freebody Blvd .and Bay View Drive. There will be no race parking on Jamestown that morning. Runners will be shuttled to Jamestown from the Newport Visitors Center and spectators are encouraged to view the race from Newport. Strollers and dogs will not be permitted in the race. To register, visit www.CitizensBridgeRun.com.
Fisherman Pulled from Water is Local Chef A fisherman who was pulled from the waters off Sachuest Point by rescue crews early Wednesday morning, Nov. 2 has been identified as the longtime executive chef at Thames Street institution the Brick Alley Pub. Portsmouth resident Gary Mathias, a fixture at the landmark eatery, was fishing on the rocks at Sachuest Point around 4 a.m. when he was pulled into the water by a wave. A fellow fisherman called 911. Mathias, 48, was taken to Newport Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Matt Plumb, the general manager at the Brick Alley Pub, confirmed that Mathias had passed away. He also said that Mathias was no stranger to early morning fishing. “He was a very, very avid fisherman,” Plumb said, noting that during the season, Mathias could be found fishing the rocks off Sachuest 4 or 5 days a week. “The two things he really lived for were his daughter and his fishing -- and in that order.” At the Brick for roughly 25 years, Plumb credited Mathias for playing an integral role in building the restaurant into what it is today. “You’d never meet a harder worker than Gary,” he said. To that end, the restaurant has decided to open for business in memory of their former chef and kitchen manager. Sachuest Point was closed to vehicular traffic for several hours after the incident while an investigation was ongoing. Ironically, Mathias is one of three local chefs to appear on this week’s cover of the Newport Mercury.
Real Estate Transactions: Oct. 21 - Oct. 28 Address
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Newport 7 Greenlaw Blvd. 120 Gibbs Ave. 83 Roseneath Ave. 8 Haskell Ave. 11 White St. 29 Webster St. 29 Webster St. 19 Burdick Ave.
6:1 student teacher ratio foreign language instruction beginning at age 2 approximately 40% of students receive financial aid state-of-the-art turf field designed only for girl’s sports
$481,500 $425,000 $325,000 $255,000 $238,000 $220,000 $157,000 $120,000
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Leonard & Sherry Pina Marie Ferdinand
Lori Hanlon Pamela & Benjamin Heroux
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Portsmouth
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0 Chase Rd. (2 Lots) 94 Schoolhouse Ln. 53 Sandy Pt. Farm Rd. #6 3374 East Main Rd.
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Roger Moriarty Patricia Conard Sandy Point Farms Condominium LLC Wells Fargo Financial RI Inc
Michael Moriarty & Daniel Moriary Paul & Amy Evans Lawrence & Melissa Matisoff Omar Alnoubani
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Clarence & Mary Ann Schrader Jamie & Charlene Hainsworth
$200,000
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Art Galleries and Openings
Dual Art Museum Openings The Newport Art Museum celebrates two new fall exhibitions: “Image and Innovation: 100 Years of Prints and Drawings from the Permanent Collection” and “The Vanishing Edge: Paintings in Oil and Wool, Johanna W. McKenzie” with a reception on Friday, Nov. 4, 5 - 7 p.m. The reception is free for museum members; $10 suggested donation for non-members. The Newport Art Museum’s Minnie and Jimmy Coleman Center for Creative Studies will host an opening reception for its annual Student Art Show on Newport Gallery Night, Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5 - 8 p.m. The exhibition features work created in the Coleman Center studios by people of all ages who have studied this year at the Museum’s art school and runs Nov. 10 – Dec. 2. Admission to the reception is free. For further information regarding the museum or upcoming shows call 848-8200 or visit www. NewportArtMuseum.org.
Anthony Tomaselli Gallery 140 Spring St., 419-2821, www.anthonytomaselli.com. Arnold Art Rare print editions by John Mecray on third floor gallery, open Mon.Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, noon - 5 p.m., 210 Thames St., 847-2273, www.arnoldart.com. Art & Happiness 136 Bellevue Ave., 241-9887. Art on the Wharf Gallery open everyday, noon - 6 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 965-0268. Blink Gallery Travel photography and Newport images, 89 Thames St., 847-4255, www.blinkgalleryusa.com Brimstone Studio Open Sat. and Sunday, noon–5 p.m., or by appointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown 440-3974. Cadeaux du Monde Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com. DeBlois Gallery Southern New England Artist Community presents an 8-person exhibition, opening reception Sat. Nov. 5, 5 to 7 p.m. Show thru Nov. 19. Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com. Harbor Fine Art Open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com.
Springs & Things by sculptor Ken MacDonald is one of several pieces he will have at the “3 Dimensions Exhibition” at Spring Bull Gallery.
Isherwood Gallery Paintings by Frederick Ames Cushing, gallery open Wed.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. 108 William St., 619-1116, isherwoodgallery.com. Jamestown Arts Center Gallery open Sat. & Sun. noon-3 p.m.,18 Valley St., Jamestown.
Descendants Sought for Painting Recreation Following up on the success of last summer’s recreation of John Trumbull’s historic painting, “Declaration of Independence,” Newporter Tom C. Erb is organizing a second painting recreation this month. This time, instead of the Colony House, the setting will be the White Horse Tavern. And instead of the Trumbull painting, painter Bill Heydt will be recreating John Greenwood’s 1752 painting, “Sea Captains Carousing in Surinam.” As with the “Declaration” recreation, Erb is seeking descendants of the real historical figures who appeared in the original “Surinam” painting. These are Stephen Hopkins (1707-1785), a Rhode Islander who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence;”
Captain Esek Hopkins (17181802), Stephen’s brother, who was the Commander in Chief of the Continental Navy during the American Revolution; Joseph Wanton, 36th governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations; and Captain Nicholas Cooke (1717-1782), governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations during the Revolution. The “Declaration of Independence” recreation is currently on view at Jonathan’s Café, 22 Washington Square. In addition to descendants of the original figures in the “Surinam” painting, Erb is seeking people to play other roles in the scene. For more information, he can be contacted by phone at 207-4812 or by email
Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Ave., suite 8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com. Joseph Matose Gallery At the Sunrise Center, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 164 Broadway, 835-3477.
ARNOLD ART 210 Thames Street Newport • 847-2273
Polo Center Middletown • 846-3349
The Lady Who Paints Working studio, open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 Bridge St., 450-4791. Luniverre Glass Gallery International artists showing sculpture and jewelry from Paris, open Thurs.-Mon., noon – 5 p.m., 146 Bellevue Ave., 846-9009, www. luniverre.com.
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Sage Gallery 435 Thames St. (2nd floor). www.sageartworks.com.
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Old Man & the Sea Gallery Specializing in Cuban & nautical art, 99 Spring St. Roger King Fine Art Two floors of 19th and 20th century American paintings. Open daily, 21 Bowen’s Wharf, 847-4359, www.rkingfinearts.com.
ISHERWOOD
Sheldon Fine Art Opening reception for marine and landscape artist Harley Bartlett. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.
GALLERY
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Spring Bull Gallery 3 Dimension Exhibition, opening reception Sat., Nov. 5 5-7 pm. Show thru Nov. 30. The Third & Elm Press & Gallery Woodcuts and paper created by Ilse Buchert Nesbitt, open Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m - 5 p.m. and by appointment, 29 Elm St. 848-0228 www.thirdandelm.com. William Vareika Gallery Special Gilbert Stuart exhibit, 212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149, www.vareikafinearts.com.
Paint ings Pot t er y Jewelr y Fine Cr af t s
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Francisco Sainz, Blue Fountains, 1969, Lithograph; 22 x 30 in. is on display as part of the “Image and Innovation” show at the Newport Art Museum.
Anchor Bend Glassworks Fall for Art Glass open daily thru Nov. 17, Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.16 Franklin St., 849-0698, anchorbendglass.com.
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The grass courts of the International Tennis Hall of Fame were renovated in October. (Photo by Dan Robillard)
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Most Newporters know about the beautiful restoration of the Casino Theater, but few may be aware that another important restoration took place nearby this autumn. The International Tennis Hall of Fame completed the task of grading and placing new sod on its front lawn courts. It was about time. According to Dan Robillard, Superintendent of Courts and Grounds, there is no record of these courts having been overhauled since they were laid out in 1881, when the first US Open was played on them. Over the years, the thatch and soil under the grass compacted, causing surface irregularities that affected a tennis ball’s bounce and consequently the consistency of a player’s game. The restoration of these historic courts was accomplished with 21st century laser technology. First the sod and thatch were removed, then a tiller turned over 6-8 inches of soil. After that, state-of-theart laser grading began. The laser, mounted on a tripod, was part of a high-tech surveyor’s instrument that takes a 360-degree reading of the site to determine where leveling is needed. It beamed this information to the grader, which was equipped with special “masts.” They captured the data and moved the grader blades accordingly, smooth-
ing out high spots, filling in low areas, and creating a near-perfect degree of level. This space age grader, provided by Sports Turf Specialties, Inc., took just one day to complete the job. Robillard admitted that utilizing this piece of equipment was expensive, but noted that the Tennis Hall of Fame considered the cost a worthwhile investment in terms of the satisfaction it will bring to pros, club members, spectators, and anyone who wants to play on the grass courts. Improvements to the front lawn courts did not stop there. When new sod was laid, the courts’ border of Kentucky blue grass was narrowed from 10 to 6 feet to accommodate players who have become taller and stronger over the years. This allows them more space to move around. The grass on the courts is bentgrass, which can be mowed to a very short length and handle a lot of wear and tear, making it an ideal surface for lawn tennis. To preserve the quality of this restoration, the front lawn courts will be rotated when play resumes in June 2012. The courts will be tended carefully, watered, and mowed when necessary – all in order to be ready in July to host the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, the only tennis championships played on grass in North or South America.
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An “Eerie and Elegant Halloween” The Redwood Library was transformed for an evening of Halloween revelry; the Van Alen Gallery was turned into a graveyard, black masks were placed on busts and costumed mannequins blended in with the party-goers. More than 100 guests braved the whipping wind and rain on Saturday, Oct. 29 to attend the Redwood’s second Halloween event. Co-chaired by Toby Field, Linda Phillips and Diana Sylvaria with honorary chair Mary Riggs, the committee has decided the successful fundraiser and fun evening will be added to their calendar as an annual event.
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It’s discouraging to Newport chef Sophia (Gerardi) Pendergast that Northern Italian food gets all of the fanfare, instead of the food of her native Sicily. Take just one bite of the Braciolettini di Manzo served with homemade potato gnocchi that she and co-chef Miles Chandler, of Saucery, prepare, and you may change your mind about this Southern Italian cuisine – and perhaps even your next Tuscan culinary itinerary – and head to Sicily instead. Originally peasant food, Sicilianstyle cooking has evolved over the years from this once-poorer region of Italy where a little extra stuffing was added to stretch a meal, and creative cooking techniques were necessary to tenderize tougher cuts of meat. The seasonings of Sicily are influenced by its being an island and the many cultures that mingle in its ports: Middle Eastern, North African, and Northern European flavors fuse to create colorful and tasty meat and seafood fare. Chefs Sophia and Miles share two recipes here that they will teach, in addition to others, in an upcoming Newport Cooks! class, “Meat & Potatoes Sicilian Style”, on Thursday, Nov. 10. Chef’s Tips: The potato gnocchi can be made up to two days in advance. After cooking, place gnocchi into an ice bath, then slather them in a thin coating of canola oil to keep them from sticking together. Store in the refrigerator. The Braciolettini di Manzo can be made up to three days in advance, and Chef Sophia swears it makes it taste better, because it marinates longer in the Marsala. Do not, however, make the sauce until you are ready to serve the meal. Angelo at Aquidneck Meat Market (800 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown) carries Chef Sophia’s favorite shoulder filet cutlets. Call in advance to order. Newport Cooks! Notes: Chef Kyle Ketchum of the Hyatt Regency Newport will teach “The Other Holiday Birds - Guinea Hen, Poulet Rouge and Muscovy Duck” on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Edward King House. Chefs Sophia Pendergast & Miles Chandler of Saucery will teach “Meat & Potatoes Sicilian Style” on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Edward King House. Private Chef Christy Erickson Prior will teach “The Art of Baking Breads & Brioche” on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 .am. - noon at The Pennfield School. Private Chef Nancy Brush will instruct “A Fresh Take on Holiday Favorites” on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 5 – 8 p.m. at an architecturally significant Newport home. To register for classes or to see a complete class schedule, go to www.facebook. com/NewportCooks or email info@ newportcooks.com.
Chefs Miles Chandler and Sophia Pendergast making potato gnocchi.(Photos by Mary Weaver)
Potato Gnocchi Ingredients 3 lbs. russet potatoes, not peeled 2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for flouring kneading surface 1 extra large egg 2 tsp. kosher salt *3 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus 2 tablespoons more if using immediately; if so, use only 3 teaspoons in skillet) * 1/3 cup canola oil (only if storing for later use) 4 tablespoons sage cut into chiffonade 1 shallot, minced 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano Preparation Boil potatoes in water until fully cooked. While still warm, peel cooked potatoes, then run them through ricer or food mill. On a flat surface, make a well in center of potatoes, and sprinkle all over with most of the flour and salt. Place egg in well, and stir in with a fork. Once egg and flour are mixed in, bring dough together, kneading gently until ball is formed. Knead another several minutes until ball is smooth and not sticky. Cut dough into several pieces, and roll with hands and fingers into ¾-inch ropes. Cut ropes into 1-inch long pieces. Create grooves in each gnocchi using the tines of a fork. To cook, drop into boiling salted water until gnocchi float to surface. Place cooked gnocchi in a bowl with about 2 tablespoons of butter to keep them from sticking. When all gnocchi are cooked, place a skillet on medium heat, add the butter, and carefully let the butter brown slightly. Add shallot and sage, cook for 30 seconds, then add gnocchi and let brown slightly. Toss in Parmigiano and serve.
Braciolettini di Manzo Ingredients 8 pieces beef (shoulder filet preferred), sliced thin and pounded 2 cups fresh bread crumbs toasted in a skillet with about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons chopped pine nuts toasted in skillet with bread crumbs 1/2 cup chopped parsley 3 cloves minced garlic 3 oz. Italian salami (Wild Boar preferred), cut into small dice 3 oz. imported sharp provolone or other tangy cheese, diced 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano 2 oz. Castelvetrano olives, minced 3 - 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 7 tablespoons butter, split into 3 and 4 tabelspoons (4 tablespooons should be cold) 2 shallots, minced 2 - 3 cups sweet Marsala wine Preparation Lay cutlets out flat, and lightly salt and pepper on each side. For stuffing: Combine next 10 ingredients in a bowl. Place equal amounts of stuffing on each piece of meat, roll up and fasten with kitchen twine. Brown the Braciolettini in oil on all sides, remove from pan and pour off all but 2 tablespoons of oil. Add 3 tablespoons butter, and when it is hot, add shallots and sauté for about 1 minute. Deglaze pan with wine, and braise until tender (about 40 minutes).When the meat is cooked, remove from pan, reduce heat to low, and stir the 4 tablespoons cold butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, into the Marsala marinade. *Be sure to remove twine before serving.
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Left, Chef Miles ricing potatoes to make gnocchi. Above, a finished dish of Braciolettini di Manzo e Gnocchi
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CALENDAR Thursday
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Life of the Mind Series Gary Jobson, an award winning television producer and commentator, will be showing his new independent film “Energy on Trial.” Jobson has produced over 700 television programs for ESPN and won two Emmy awards. He is a noted sailor and president of US Sailing. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Estate Gardeners Lecture Harry Eudenbach will discuss his book, “Estate Gardeners of Newport,” on the lives of the people who created the unique horticultural landscape of Newport’s estates. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., free.
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Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents William Michael Morgan on “Pacific Gibraltar: U.S.-Japanese Rivalry over the Annexation of Hawaii, 1885-1898,” a study of the initial episode of U.S. overseas imperialism. Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required one day prior to event, limited seating, 841-2101.
Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 5 p.m., free.
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“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.
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Bombay Bash The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) will be awash in the vibrant colors and sounds of India on Saturday, Nov. 5, 7-11 p.m. The fundraising gala will feature the Bombay beats of DJs Riff Raff & Njoy; food and drink; a silent auction of Indian-themed and exotically decorated boxes by 25 local artists; and henna tattoos and chakra readings provided by Jamestown’s Cathryn Jamieson Salon. Partygoers are encouraged to dress for the theme. Proceeds from Bombay Bash will support visual and performing arts events and ongoing programming efforts. Tickets are $55 in advance and $60 at the door. To buy tickets, go to www.JamestownArtCenter.org, e-mail jamestownartscenter@gmail.com or call 560-0979. The JAC is located at 18 Valley Street.
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nassas Tigers’ 2009 football season, on and off the field, as they strive to win the first playoff game in the high school’s 110-year history. Jane Pickens Theater, Washington Square, 6 p.m. wine reception, 7 p.m. screening, $12 film only, $20 reception and film, www.NewportFilm.com.
Art Reception Members’ Reception for “Image and Innovation: 100 Years of Prints and Drawings from the Permanent Collection” and “The Vanishing Edge: Paintings in Oil and Wool,” 5-7 p.m., www.NewportArtMuseum.org.
Clips and Quips “Jamestown and the Silver Screen” series continues with clips from movies filmed on the island and anecdotes about the filming. Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Main Road, 7 p.m., 4232167.
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ting, a mobile app that will give diners the opportunity to share their experiences by using a tool that has been specially designed for Newport Restaurant Week. The community can also use social media such as Facebook and Twitter to share information and receive updates. Newport Restaurant Week is a great way to experience all that Newport and Bristol County have to offer. We are especially fortunate to have the variety and quality of food sources and culinary talent here that can compete with any of the great “foodie” destinations. So if you haven’t already done so, please make your reservations now for the November 2011 Newport Restaurant Week. If you’ve never participated, what are you waiting for? And if you’re a veteran, surprise yourself by trying something new. Enjoy!
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Red Parrott Restaurant/847-3800 Redlefsen’s/254-1188 Rhino Bar & Grille/846-0707 Safari Room @ OceanCliff 849-4873 Scales & Shells Restaurant & Raw Bar/846-3474 Spark Restaurant & Catering/842-0023 Speakeasy Bar & Grill/846-0514 Tallulah on Thames/849-2433 The Conservatory @ The Vanderbilt Grace/ 8466200 The Fifth Element /619-2552 The Grill @ 41 North/846-8018 The Lounge at H2O 619-5401 The Red Parrot /847-3800 The Spiced Pear @ The Chanler /847-2244 Trafford Restaurant /289-2265 Trattoria Simpatico /423-3731 Tucker’s Bistro /846-3449 Tyler Pointe Grille /247-0017 Wharf Pub & Restaurant /846-9233 White Horse Tavern /849-3600 Windward Restaurant @ The Hyatt /851-3325 Yesterday’s Restaurant /847-0125
Dick Lupino CD Release Celebrations Bass-man-about-town Dick Lupino, along with Grammy Award winning keyboard artist Mike Renzi and Providence drummer Vinny Pagano, have combined talents on a new CD called “December Songs” that has a fresh take on some well chosen Christmas favorites. For those whose ears have gotten weary of the tried and true, the trio has unearthed some less familiar seasonal songs that are bound to get you geared up for the holidays ahead. Also on the album is an original jazz waltz by Mike Renzi, “Our First Christmas,” and a ballad, “Christmas in Newport,” written by the late, well-loved Newport musician, Matthew Quinn. You can hear these for yourself “live” at several spots as the group celebrates the release of their CD: Sardella’s Restaurant, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; The Chanler, Friday, Nov. 11, 6 to 10 p.m. and on Nov. 12 at either Greenvale Vineyards from 1 – 4 p.m. or at the Sidebar Bistro, from 7 – 10 p.m., 127 Dorrence St (corner of Pine), Providence. — Ann McMahon
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For more information about these restaurants, please see their display ads found on the pages of this week’s edition of Newport This Week. 1) Newport Tokyo House, 6 Equality Park, Newport 2) Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport 3) Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport 4) Salvation Cafe, 140 Broadway, Newport 5) Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport 6) The Goode Kitchen, 23 Marlborough, Newport 7) Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport 8) Perro Salado, 19 Charles Street, Newport 9) Mudville Pub, 8 West Marlborough Street, Newport 10) Rhumbline, 62 Bridge Street, Newport 11) Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames Street, Newport 12) Muse, 41 Mary Street, Newport 13) Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames Street, Newport 14) Barking Crab, Brick Market Place, Newport 15) Pier 49, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport 16) 22 Bowen’s, 22 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport 17) The Mooring, Sayer’s Wharf, Newport 18) Christie’s, 351 Thames Street, Newport 19) Forty 1 North, 351 Thames Street, Newport 20) H20, 359 Thames St., Newport 21) O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport 22) @ The Deck, Waite’s Wharf, Newport 23) Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport 24) Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport 25) One Bellevue, Hotel Viking, Newport 26) Griswold’s Tavern, 103 Bellevue Ave., Newport 27) La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. 28) Canfield House, 5 Memorial Blvd. Newport 29) Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown
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Safari Room - OceanCliff Hotel 65 Ridge Road, Newport Long Wharf Seafood 17 Connell Highway, Newport Newport Grand 150 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport Coddington Brewing Company 210 Coddington Highway, Middletown Rhea’s Inn & Restaurant 120 W. Main Rd., Middletown
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International House of Pancakes 159 W. Main Rd., Middletown Mizu Steak House 250 East Main Rd., Middletown
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Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.
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Race for Open Space Aquidneck Land Trust’s 4th annual cross-country 5K on the Sakonnet Greenway, Glen Farm Polo Fields, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, registration 9-10:15 a.m., race 10:30 a.m., 849-2799 x19, www.ailt.org. Discover Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 10 a.m., 841-8770. 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. NewportFILM Screening of “Snowmen,” a heartwarming coming-of-age tale, Jane Pickens Theater, Washington Square, 1 p.m., $10 adults, $5 kids, www.NewportFilm.com. Jazz at the Vineyard Live jazz at Greenvale Vineyards with Dick Lupino, 582 Wapping Road, Middletown, 1- 4 p.m., 8473777, www.Greenvale.com. Kids Matinee at Library Free screening of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules,” rated PG, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2:30 p.m. walk-in, no registration required. Life of the Mind Series The John Russell Bartlett Society will present Dr. Timothy Demy, Chaplain, USN ret., Professor of Ethics at the Naval War College, speaking on the events that led up to the printing of the Bible and the tremendous impact it had on the English language. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 3 p.m., $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Newport FILM “Being Elmo” tells the story of Kevin Cash, the man behind the Sesame Street character, NOT a children’s film, Jane Pickens Theater, Washington Square, 6 p.m. wine reception, 7 p.m. screening, $12 film only, $20 reception and film, www.NewportFilm.com. Murder at the Museum Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “The Art of the Masquerade,” an interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m., www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Bombay Bash Indian-themed community fundraiser with food, cocktails, dancing, henna tattoos, Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., 7-11 p.m., $55 advance, $60 at door, 560-0979, www.JamestownArtCenter.org.
The Man Behind Elmo NewportFILM’s latest mini-fest will show the documentary “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey” at the Jane Pickens Theater on Saturday, Nov. 5. Kevin Clash, Elmo’s creator, was an atypical teen with the atypical dream of being a puppeteer. Filmmaker Constance Marks combines archival footage with material from the present day to explore Clash’s story and chronicle the meteoric rise of Jim Henson. This is NOT a children’s film. Salvation Café will host a wine reception at the theater at 6 p.m. and the film screens at 7 p.m. Tickets for reception and film are $20, screening only $12.Visit www.NewportFilm.com for more information.
Saturday Night Standup Comedians Joe DeRosa and Stacy Yannetty perform at Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Rd., 8 p.m., $15, 608-6777, www.NewportGrand.com.
Sunday November 6
Newport Restaurant Week Three-course lunches for $16 and three-course dinners for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants, through Nov. 13, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com. Holiday Craft Fair Over 40 artisans display their crafts for sale, Newport Elks Lodge, Pelham St. and Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m.4 p.m., 835-7699. Discover Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty. Newport Historical Society Museum, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770. Chocolate Brunch Savor traditional and contemporary brunch entrees and delectable chocolate treats at the 2nd Annual Chocolate Brunch benefit for Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties. Easton’s Beach Rotunda, noon- 3 p.m., $85, 8492101, www.vnsri.org. Music at the Masons Jazz artist Mike Rollins & Co. at the Masonic Lodge Pyramid Club, 3234 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., 4-8 p.m., light buffet dinner included, $10, 207-1707.
Monday November 7
Newport Restaurant Week Three-course lunches for $16 and three-course dinners for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants, through Nov. 13, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com. Discover Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the
struggle for religious liberty. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 10 a.m., 841-8770. Teen Time Movie Weekly teen gathering at the Newport Library, crafts, movies, 300 Spring St., 4-5;30 p.m., free, snacks, no registration required. 847-8720 x 206. Monday Night Mysteries Monthly book group will discuss “Poe’s Shadow,” by Matthew Pearl. Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Main Road, 7 p.m. 4237280. Macbeth Brown/Trinity Rep MFA Program presents Macbeth. Some graphic violence - children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., 7:30 p.m., $10 at door, www.JamestownArtCenter.org.
Tuesday November 8
Newport Restaurant Week Three-course lunches for $16 and three-course dinners for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants, through Nov. 13, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com. Tuesday Book Group Discuss “The Stranger,” by Albert Camus. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 1 p.m., free, no registration required. 847-8720 x 208. Story Sharing PJ Story Time Teens reading their favorite childhood books to 5-8 year old patrons. Come in your pajamas with your favorite snuggly. Parents stay in the library. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 6:45-7:45 p.m., free, 847-8720. Newport Cooks! Learn how to cook “The Other Holiday Birds - Guinea Hen, Poulet Rouge & Muscovy Duck,” with master chef Kyle Ketchum of the Newport Hyatt, Edward King House 35 King St., 6-8 p.m., 293-0740.
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Wednesday November 9
Newport Restaurant Week Three-course lunches for $16 and three-course dinners for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants, through Nov. 13, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com. Pell Center Lecture James Warhola, professor of political science at the University of Maine, will present. Limited seating, reservations required. Salve Regina University, Pell Center, Young Building, Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., free. Contact 341-2927 or pellcenter@salve.edu to reserve. Emmanuel Evening Series Panel discussion on “What It’s Like to Serve in Today’s Military,” examining the stresses that military personnel and their families face. Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., 7 p.m., free.
Thursday November 10
Newport Restaurant Week Three-course lunches for $16 and three-course dinners for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants, through Nov. 13, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com. Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents Ian W. Toll, author of “Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942,”on the first months of the war in that arena. Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required one day prior to event, limited seating, 841-2101. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. See Thursday, Nov. 3, for details. Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Thursday, Nov. 3, for details. Love Letters First-person interpreters portray-
Live Thursday, November 3 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– Summer School, 9 p.m. Newport Marriott–Paul DelNero Jazz, 7-10 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m. One Pelham East–Keith Manville Perro Salado–Honky Tonk Knights, 8:30 p.m.
Friday, November 4 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–Kick, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Touch of Spice featuring LuAnn Dutra, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–Designated Driver, 10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–The Merge Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.
ing John and Abigail Adams will share the love letters of this historic couple. Presented by the Newport Historical Society, Old Colony House, Washington Square, 5:30 p.m., $5, 841-8770. Life of the Mind Series Famed developmental psychologist and Brown University Emeritus Professor Lewis P. Lipsitt, Ph.D., will discuss “What Do Babies Know and When Do They Know It?” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $5, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Newport Cooks! Learn how to cook “Meat & Potatoes, Sicilian Style,” with chefs Sophia Pendergast & Miles Chandler of Saucery Chefs, Edward King House 35 King St., 6-8 p.m., 2930740.
Friday
November 11 Veterans Day
See observance schedule on page 5 Newport Restaurant Week Three-course lunches for $16 and three-course dinners for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants, through Nov. 13, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com. “Crash Dive” Jamestown and the Silver Screen series continues with a submarine movie filmed in waters off Jamestown, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Main Road, 7 p.m., 423-2167.
Saturday November 12
Newport Restaurant Week Three-course lunches for $16 and three-course dinners for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants, through Nov. 13, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com. 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., 8488200, www.NewportArtMuseum. org. Discover Newport Walking Tour 10 a.m. See Saturday, Nov 5, for details. Colony House & Wanton Lyman Hazard House Tour 11:30 a.m. See Saturday, Nov 5, for details.
Saturday, November 5 Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m. Greenvale Vineyard–Bonnie Mann, Mike Renzi, Paul Del Nero,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–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Beantown Project, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.12:45 a.m. One Pelham East–Take 3 Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.
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Voices in Harmony Annual combined concert with Bryant University and Salve Regina University, Ochre Court, Ochre Point Ave., 8 p.m., free, 341-2945. Common Fence Music Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, visionary rock band, Common Fence Music at Channing Church, 135 Pelham St., concert 8 p.m., 683-5085, www.CommonFenceMusic.org. Diver Down at Grand Diver Down, a Van Halen Tribute Band performs at Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Rd., 9 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of show, 6086777, www.NewportGrand.com.
Sunday
November 13 Last Chance - Newport Restaurant Week Last chance to get special threecourse lunches for $16 and threecourse dinners for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants, the www. GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com. Newport Pell Bridge Run Inaugural Citizens Bank Newport Pell Bridge Run benefits local charities, 6:30 a.m. start at RI Turnpike and Bridge Authority office in Jamestown, end at Citizens Bank in Newport’s Washington Square, register at www.CitizensBridgeRun.com. Discover Newport Walking Tour 11 a.m. See Saturday, Nov 5, for details.
Musical Entertainment The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Debra Mann, Dino Govoni, Dave Zinno, 6-10 p.m.
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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, November 7 Fastnet–”Blue Monday”, Toni Lynn Washington,10 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Tuesday, November 8 Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m. Cafe 200–”Tuesday Blues”, Ricky King Russell,10-1 p.m. Newport Blues Café–DJ Night, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Bacardi Oakheart Grand Karaoke Contest-Qualification Night, 8 p.m. One Pelham East–Stu from Never in Vegas
Sunday, November 6
Wednesday, November 9
Castle Hill–Dick Lupino, Jordan Nunes, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Newport Blues Café–Felix Brown, 9:30 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.
Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Bicardi Oakheart Grand Karaoke Contest-Qualification Night, 8 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m. One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Sardella’s–Jody Ebling, Paul Schmeling, Tom Pasquerelli, 7:30-10 p.m.
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Angler Clubs Partner to Rebuild Ladders By Robert Johnson Howard
Sea ladders at Brenton Point will be replaced next spring. (Photos by Robert Johnson Howard)
The waters off Brenton Point in Newport have always been an active fishing territory for enthusiastic shore fishermen. But moving along that shoreline can be treacherous, as there are many natural cliffs and drop-offs. Since well before the early 1960s, two iron ladders have been anchored to the 10-foot sea wall that protects the shoreline from the constant surge of the ocean. Those ladders provide safe transit to one of the prime shoreline fishing spots in Newport, as well as safe exit from the incoming tide. But today these ladders are unsafe, with steps missing and corroded iron. Saltwater fishing clubs compete in tournaments but when it comes to supporting the sport of fishing, they are all on the same team. One great example of this was when Dennis Zambrotta, President of the Newport County Salt Water Fishing Club (NCSWFC) recognized the need for repair or replacement of these access ladders and approached Steve Medeiros, President of the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) with the idea of sharing the cost of re-
pairing them. Medeiros’ response was, “This type of project - improving public access and recreational fishing opportunities - is part of the reason that the RISAA exists”. RISAA’s board of directors approved monies for the project and agreed to share the cost with the Newport group. One more partner was neede. These custom-built ladders are located on state-owned land under management of the R.I. Department of Environmental Management (DEM). The DEM oversees programs affecting coastal resources, fish and wildlife. After inspection, DEM determined that the current ladders were no longer repairable and would have to be replaced. In the spirit of cooperation, the fishing clubs agreed to share the cost of producing new ladders, and the DEM agreed to install them. American Welding & Fabricating of Newport was contracted to build the new ladders from sa-106 high carbon steel, 100% welded and then hot zinc galvanized. They are scheduled to be installed in the spring of 2012. It is projected that these ladders should provide at least 20 years of service.
Road Work Motorists are advised that traffic delays may occur in these construction areas. For more information on these projects and other Public Services projects visit www.cityofnewport.com/departments/ public-services/home.cfm
n Thames Street from Farewell/Poplar Street to Marlborough Street (curb and sidewalk work) n Farewell Street from America’s Cup Avenue to Thames Street (curb and sidewalk work) Farewell Street and Thames Street may be closed to thru traffic during working hours. A detour will be in place to re-route traffic. The road will always remain open to local traffic. n Rovensky Avenue (curb and sidewalk work, final paving) n Washington Square Multiple locations (Belgian block gutters, bluestone access ramps, bluestone crosswalks) n Touro Street from Thames Street to Spring Street.
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THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 3 10:00 a.m.: Lessons of Love 10:30 a.m.: Newport City Limits (Dive Alarm) 11:00 a.m.: Jazz Bash (Frank Castle) 11:30 a.m.: Center Stage (Jimmy Silk Project) 12:00 p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 10.24 1:45 p.m.: Portsmouth School Committee Mtg: 10.25 5:00 p.m.: Grace and Truth 6:00 p.m.: Community Baptist Church 7:00 p.m.: TCC: FTR vs FTM 8:00 p.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 10.26 FRIDAY – NOVEMBER 4 9:00 a.m.: Grace and Truth 10:00 a.m.: Community Baptist Church 11:00 a.m.: TCC: FTR vs FTM 12:00 p.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 10.26 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 8:35 p.m.: TCC: FTR vs FTM SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 5 10:00 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 8:35 p.m.: TCC: FTR vs FTM SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 6 9:00 a.m.: It’s the Economy 10:00 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 12:35 p.m.: TCC: FTR vs FTM 6:00 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 8:35 p.m.: TCC: FTR vs FTM 10:00 p.m.: Molly Finn Battle of the Bands MONDAY - NOVEMBER 7 3:30 p.m.: Middletown School Committee Mtg: 10.20 5:00 p.m.: Richard Urban Show 5:30 p.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 6:00 p.m.: Around BCC 7:00 p.m.: TCC: FTR vs FTM TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 8 7:30 p.m.: Middletown School Committee Mtg: 10.20 9:00 a.m.: Richard Urban Show 9:30 a.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 10:00 a.m.: Around BCC 10:30 a.m.: Richard Urban Show: Tiverton FTR 11:00 a.m.: TCC: FTR vs FTM 5:30 p.m.: Art View 6:00 p.m.: Words of Life 6:30 p.m.: The Millers 7:00 p.m.: It’s the Economy 7:30 p.m.: Caring For Our Community 8:00 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.7 WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 9 9:30 a.m.: Art View 10:00 a.m.: Words of Life 10:30 a.m.: The Millers 11:00 a.m.: It’s the Economy 11:30 a.m.: Caring For Our Community 12:00 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.7 6:00 p.m.: Lessons of Love 6:30 p.m.: Newport City Limits (Dive Alarm) 7:00 p.m.: Jazz Bash (Frank Castle) 7:30 p.m.: Center Stage (Jimmy Silk Project) For more information visit www.NCTV18.blogspot.com call (401) 293-0806, or email NCTV@cox.net
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Taste of Newport Benefit Dinner More than 50 of Newport County’s best chefs, caterers and confectioners will showcase their culinary talents for Taste of Newport Taste of Newport is Child & Family’s largest fundraiser that includes a sit down buffet with appetizers, entrees, desserts and specialty coffees. The event also includes a silent and live auction as well as a raffle. Contributions for the auctions and raffle are generously donated by local and regional businesses and organizations. “We are extremely excited to have some one of kind items for our auction this year,” Keith Tavares, Vice President of Institutional Advancement said. “Tuscan Villas, Exploring the Azores, Bulgari B-Zero Series, Astrale Drop Diamond Earrings, and a priceless original bronze sculpture called The Waiter by Kay Worden are just a few of the amazing offerings this year.” According to Kay Worden. “I created The Waiter in 1968. I made only one other one and it was sold to a woman who lives in Alabama. She paid $3,000 for it that long ago. The two different trays are what made it fun for me. It is made of bronze and was cast by the ancient Greek method of bronze casting, which takes about a year and involves quite a lot of input from me. It was cast at Roman Bronze in New York. I hope someone loves it as much as I do!” The proceeds from Taste of Newport will help fund programs that are in place to support all Newport County residents. “Children, teens, families and elders will benefit from this important fund raiser,” stated Peter M. DiBari, President & CEO of Child and Family. “The generosity and participation at the
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FROM THE GARDEN Plum Crazy for Fall Plums By Cynthia Gibson You may have noticed that there are more varieties of plums and peaches available than ever before. There are even peaches named ‘bagel’ peaches for their odd donutlike shape. Egad! What are hybridizers thinking? Not only do these peaches have less edible fruit, they are very difficult to slice or make attractive on a plate. Plums have been altered as well. There are now Pluots and Plumcots. These are crosses between plums and apricots and plums and peaches. Why do they not just leave fruit alone? The growers are not making it prettier or tastier. Even though plums begin to ripen the end of August, the sweet plums are arriving in the supermarkets now. They are dark red, medium red, or yellow. They are perfect for making plum compote, plum tarts, and plum clafoutis, which is one of the best ‘plum pudding’ recipes you can ask for. Many people just eat plums as they are, fresh, sweet, and crisp. On the other hand, there are so many recipes for plums, it is overwhelming. Plums grow in Russia, throughout the Baltic, Europe, England, and the British Isles, and in many growing zones in the United States. Plums can be grown from Maine to California. Not Florida, however: That’s a little too hot! The Chinese and
Japanese prize their plums and grow tons of them. From the largest ‘Elephant Heart’ plum to the tiniest Mirabelle from Metz, France, plums’ sweetness, juicy texture, and colors are very appealing thus the many recipes using plums! Plums have been around since the Neolithic Age, 9500 BC. Plums then grew on shrubs and trees that had thorns. The thorns were ultimately bred out of the tree varieties. In addition to our regular plums, there are beach plums, ‘sloe’ plums, and ‘wild’ plums. The ‘sloe plum’ or ‘Blackthorn’ plum is a favorite in England and Northern Europe. The Brits make ‘Sloe’ gin, combining gin and fermenting plums. It is strong
stuff! Northern, Central and Eastern Europeans make ‘Slivovitz,’ a very potent, almost nasty, clear brandy made from Damson plums. I am positive that this is the real reason ‘Little Jack Horner’ sat in the corner. The French make a delightful ‘L’Eau de Vie’ (water of life) a.k.a. killer, clear alcohol, from the very tiny Mirabelle plums. There are glorious recipes to use this delicate fruit. It takes a lot of time and great care to grow these little beauties that so many of us take for granted. So let us celebrate the glory of plums! Clafoutis is a French dessert pudding that is simply delicious. The ‘s’ is silent in the pronunciation of Clafoutis. It is best served warm and is a true treat when made with plums. Italian plums are excellent in this dish. In the spring, it is traditionally made with sweet cherries. The creamy taste of this pudding will resound in your mouth for hours. It is baked in a ‘deep-dish’ pie pan, and its texture is that of a heavy flan. Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens voraciously and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.
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NATURE
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Artillery Company of Newport– Looking for volunteers to work in the museum, participate in parades and living history programs, fire and maintain cannons and muskets. Contact Robert Edenbach at 8468488 or info@newportartillery.com. BOLD (Books Open Life’s Doors)– Newport Community Literacy Partnership is seeking volunteers to spend an hour each week with Newport public school students. Call 847-2100. Child & Family–Volunteers needed to work with children, teens and seniors in many different roles and settings. Contact Landa Patterson at 848-4210 or email her at lpatterson@childandfamilyri.com. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center–Seeking volunteers for breakfast, K-5, middle school and teen programs. Call Bea Brush at 846-4828. Fort Adams Trust–Seeking volunteers for the upcoming Special Events season. Contact Laurie at 619-5801 or llabrecque@fortadams.org. Literacy Volunteers of East Bay provide free, individualized student-centered instruction in basic literacy and English langauage skills for adults. If interested in a unique volunteering opportunity call 619-3779. Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island–Volunteers and substitute drivers always needed. Call 401351-6700.
n Ruddy Ducks n Green-winged Teal Duck n Blue-winged Teal Duck n Northern Pintail Duck n Northern Shoveler Duck n Wood Duck n Hooded Merganger Duck
n Common Loon n Surf Scoters n Harlequin Duck n Black Scoters n Black Ducks n Common Eiders n Northern Gannett n Greater Yellowlegs n Dunlins n Red-throated Loon n Great Blue Herons n Belted Kingfishers n Peregrine Falcon n Merlin Falcon n Coopers Hawk n Sharp-shinned Hawk n Red-tailed Hawk n Harrier Hawk n Red-shouldered Hawk
By Jack Kelly
Migration notes: Area ponds, marshes, and seashores are seeing the arrival of many waterfowl species. Rey Larsen and Bob Weaver continue to post their birding reports and stunning photographs on Newport-now.com, NTW’s free Web site.
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Naval War College Museum– Looking for volunteers to assist with special tours. Call 841-4052. Newport Hospital–Recruiting new members to join the auxiliary to support ongoing service and fundraising efforts. Call 848-2237. Also, seeking volunteers to work in the gift shop. Call Lisa Coble 845-1635. Old Colony & Newport Railway– Various opportunities to support scenic train tours: engineers, flagmen, ticket agents, conductors, maintenance. Call Don Elbert at 624-6951. “Reading Fur Fun” Program–The Potter League for Animals is seeking volunteers who enjoy working with children and own a dog that loves children. The program gives children an opportunity to read to animals. Dogs must pass the Therapy International Test before being acepted. Call Joyce Barton 846-8276 or email joyceb@potterleague.org. Retired Senior Volunteer Program – Volunteer drivers need to provide transportation for doctor’s appointments or running errands. Contact Newport County coordinator Eileen Chekal at 435-7876. Sachuest Point Wildlife Refuge No experience necessary, volunteers are needed to help at the refuge visitor’s center. For information call Sarah Lang, 847-5511 or stop by 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Women’s Resource Center– Volunteers needed to assist with office duties and telephone, special events and fund-raising, or court advocacy work. Call 846-5263.
A male Northern Harrier Hawk hunts while on the wing at Sachuest Point NWR. The Northern Harrier Hawk has an owl-like facial disc. (Photos by Jack Kelly)
Owls, Hawks, and Air Wars
Professional Services Directory for as little as $7 per week paid in advance) Call 847-7766 Ext. 103 or
Volunteer Opportunities American Red Cross–Seeking office help, health and safety instructors. Contact Beth Choquette at 846-8100 or choquetteb@riredcross.org.
Recent Migration Sightings
A Short-eared Owl watches from its perch atop a common Mullein plant at Sachuest Point NWR.
Best Birding Spots n Miantonomi Park n Norman Bird Sanctuary n Brenton Point State Park
(fields, woods, seashore)
n Albro Woods, Middletown n Hazard Road, Newport
(including Ballard Park and and Gooseneck Cove saltmarshes)
n Sachuest Point National
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For More Information
The fall season brings many migratory bird species to their wintering grounds and waters in our region. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, and its neighbor, the Norman Bird Sanctuary, host many wintering waterfowl, songJack birds, seabirds, KELLY and raptors. These facilities also welcome many human visitors who wish to observe these annual transient species. However, of all the different types of winged creatures that occupy these areas, none stirs the imagination more than owls. Last year, three Short-eared owls arrived in late November and took up residence in the Sachuest Point NWR. This sleek owl hunts mostly by night, but often by day. It has a body length of a little over a foot and a breathtaking wingspan of over three feet. This owl is a rodent hunter and it will track prey from a perch or while in flight. The Shorteared owl will fly low until it spots its prey, and then drop swiftly and silently on its target. The three owls favored the large open fields north and south of the Visitor’s Center, and the marshes behind Third Beach. This did not sit well with one group of local, permanent residents, the Northern Harrier Hawks. On more than one occasion, there were aerial skirmishes between these two raptor species. The harrier is larger than the owl with an average body length of a foot and one-half or more. It also has a longer wingspan than the owl, by an average of half a foot. The Northern Harrier Hawk has unique, owl-
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like facial discs, used to help it detect prey. The hawk flies low over the ground, just above the reeds, grasses, and shrubs, rocking side to side on upswept wings, and drops quickly on it. The Northern Harrier Hawk also feeds on rodents, but only hunts during the day. The hawks also favor the fields north and south of the Visitor’s Center and the marshes behind Third Beach. This sets up a “Perfect Storm” of territorial disputes. Although these avian, aerial battles produced spectacular displays of speed and body contact, there were no injuries reported between the combatants. These were battles of posturing and intimidation. Many visitors to Sachuest Point NWR were thrilled by the “dust ups” between the hawks and owls. If the owls stay true to their past time-table, they should arrive in the near future. They are sure to please many old and new fans again this year. The area encompassed by Sachuest Point NWR and the Norman Bird Santuary is always active and entertaining in any season. Enjoy a fall walk, and see what it has to offer for you, your family and friends. The mystery and beauty of nature are always there. Jack Kelly is a novice wildlife enthusiast and photographer who enjoys sharing his adventures in nature with others.
A male, Hooded Merganger Duck, at Hazard Rd. saltmarsh.
Top Wildlife Photos On View An exhibition of the winning photographs in the 11th annual amateur photo contest of the Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island will be at the Sachuest Refuge through Nov. 18. Photos were taken at the five National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island, including Sachuest. “Best of Show” winner was “Snow Egret Preening, taken by Myer Bornstein of Taunton, MA at Sachuest. Other categories were Wildlife, Children age 14 and Under, and Wildlife Habitat/Landscape.
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SPORTS
High School Football: Vikings and Islanders Get Key Div. III Wins
Middletown running back, Kevin Nash, #4, follows his blockers for a gain in the second half. The Islander’s senior rushed for a 25-yard TD in the second quarter.
Rogers High School trounced Moses Brown 35-17 on homecoming night, Friday Oct. 28. Simultaneously, just two miles away, Middletown High held on to beat Tiverton 22-21. With the victory, the Vikings ran their Division III-leading record to 5-1, while the Div. III Islanders evened theirs at 3-3 to keep a playoff hope alive. Viking quarterback, Cody Platt completed 9 of 15 passes for 206 yards, including two TD strikes to Trevor Morgera of 41 and 55 yards in the second quarter. Platt also ran one in from one yard out in the first quarter to get the Vikings an early lead. The Rogers tenacious defensive play, which forced four interceptions and one fumble recovery, played large in the victory. Divon Bailey’s 40-yard touchdown return after an interception in the fourth quarter sealed the deal for the Vikings. The Islanders got two short touchdown runs from Randy Butler and another 25yard run from Kevin Nash, all in the first half, then held off a furious fourth quarter comeback by the Tigers for their third division win. A 2-point conversion pass from Middletown quarterback Justin Sellar, to Randy Butler in the first half, proved to be the difference in the game.
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Vikings’ senior wide receiver, Trevor Morgera, #4, breaks a tackle after a pass reception from teammate Cody Platt. Morgera caught four on the night; three for touchdowns.
Photos by Rob Thorn
It took three Tiverton defenders to bring down Middletown’s Randy Butler, #22 (center), in the second half. The Islanders’ junior running back rushed for 87 yards in the game and two, first-half touchdowns.
in SPORTS ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL (5-1-0) 11/4 7p.m. Rogers @ East Greenwich BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RIIL State Championship 11/6 1p.m.MEET @ Ponaganset High School GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RIIL State Championship 11/6 1p.m.MEET @ Ponaganset High School
MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS Football (3-3-0) 11/4 7p.m. Lincoln @ Middletown BOYS SOCCER (11-4-0) Playoffs - Division II 11/4 6p.m Tolman vs Portsmouth GIRLS SOCCER (13-2-1) Playoffs - Division II 11/7 3:30p.m. Middletown vs Moses Brown BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RIIL State Championship 11/6 1p.m.MEET @ Ponaganset High School GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RIIL State Championship 11/6 1p.m.MEET @ Ponaganset High School
PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL (2-4-0) 11/4 7p.m. N. Kingstown @ Portsmouth BOYS SOCCER (10-5-3) Playoffs - Division I 11/3 4p.m. Portsmouth vs Shea GIRLS SOCCER (11-6-1) Playoffs - Division I - TBD BOYS CROSS COUNTRY RIIL State Championship 11/6 1p.m.MEET @ Ponaganset High School GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY RIIL State Championship 11/6 1p.m.MEET @ Ponaganset High School
PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 11/4 2p.m. Rivers @ St’ George’s BOYS SOCCER 11/9 3:15p.m. St. George’s @ Thayer GIRLS SOCCER 11/4 2p.m. Rivers @ St. George’s GIRLS FIELDHOCKEY 11/4 2p.m. Rivers @ St. George’s 11/9 2:30p.m. Thayer @ St. George’s BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 11/4 1p.m. I.S.L. Championships GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 11/4 1p.m. I.S.L. Championships
The Vikings’ Cody Platt, #9 (above), at center, fires a pass to Marc Washington, #36, foreground-right. In the game Platt connected with completions to Washington 4 times for 42 yards.
ST. GEORGE’S HIGH SCHOOL BOYS Football 11/4 3p.m. Dexter @ Portsmouth 11/12 1:30p.m. Portsmouth @ Vermont BOYS SOCCER 11/4 3:45p.m. Concord @ Portsmouth 11/5 3p.m. Portsmouth @ Landmark 11/9 2:30p.m. Tabor @ Portsmouth 11/12 1:30p.m. EIL Playoffs GIRLS SOCCER 11/5 1:30p.m. Wheeler @ Portsmouth 11/9 3p.m. Portsmouth @ Southfield 11/12 12p.m. EIL Playoffs GIRLS FIELDHOCKEY 11/5 2:30p.m. Tabor @ Portsmouth 11/9 3p.m. Portsmouth @ Worcester 11/12 12p.m.EIL Playoffs CROSS COUNTRY 111/12 12p.m. NEPSTA
Rogers’ sophomore defensive back Robert Harold, tackles the Moses Brown quarterback, Eric Cosmopulos, #8, for a first-half loss.
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Alfred Henry Amaral Sr., 95, of Middletown, passed away Oct. 25, 2011 at Forest Farm Health Care Center. He was the husband of the late Irene Helen (Lavoie) Amaral. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. Burial with military honors was held at St. Columba Cemetery, Middletown. Donations in his memory may be made to Lucy’s Hearth, 913 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI 02842. H. Dickson S. Boenning, 91, of Jamestown, passed away Oct. 28, 2011. He was the husband of Anne Wister (Garnett) Boenning. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was also inducted as a member of the US Court Tennis Hall of Fame. Donations in his memory may be made to the Jamestown Fire Department-EMS Division 50, 50 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, RI 02835. James J. Carney, 74, of Middletown, passed away Oct. 26, 2011 at home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Kathleen (Tabrum) Carney. Donations in his memory may be made to Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871. Robert A. Cilette, 84, of Middletown and Newport, passed away Monday, October 24, 2011 at Newport Hospital. He was the owner of the Newport store, The Chocolate Soldier. Donations in his memory may be made to Blenheim-Newport Employee Fund, 303 Valley Rd., Middletown, RI 02842.
Frederick Thomson Kirby, 97, of Middletown, passed away Oct. 28, 2011 at Forest Farm Health Care Center, Middletown. He was the husband of the late Virginia (Ward) Kirby. He was a veteran of World War II. Burial with military honors was held at Newport Memorial Park. Donations in his memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Broadway, Newport, RI 02840 or to the Artillery Company of Newport, P O Box 14, Newport, RI 02840. Agnes Susan (Medeiros) Medeiros, 81, of Newport, passed away Oct. 28, 2011 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Manuel J. Medeiros. Donations in her memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871. Nancy E. (McGinn) O’Brien, 82, of Newport passed away Oct. 26, 2011 at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late James S. O’Brien. Donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840. Dr. Warren Francis Rogers PhD, 82, of Newport passed away Oct. 29, 2011 at The Grand Islander Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Beth Rogers. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.
Kathleen Mary (Harrington) Dias, 64, of Middletown, passed away Oct. 26, 2011 at home. Donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.
Shirley A. Smith, 80, of Middletown, passed away Oct. 31, 2011, at Grand Islander Nursing Home, Middletown. She was the wife of the late Henry A. Smith. Calling hours will be Friday, Nov. 4 from 3 - 5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to American Cancer Society of Rhode Island, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite #3004, Warwick, RI 02886 or to the American Kidney Foundation, 1107 Kenilworth Dr., Suite 202, Baltimore, MD 21204.
Anne (Boddie) ShattuckDressler, 99, of Newport, passed away Oct. 26, 2011 at St. Clare Home, Newport. She was the wife of the late Gordon Boice Shattuck and Frederick Martin Dressler. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Clare Home, 309 Spring St., Newport, RI 02840.
Kenneth Howard Taylor, 89, of Jamestown, passed away Oct. 22, 2011 at South County Hospital. He was the husband of Ruby (Williams) Taylor. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
Helen (Silvia) Francis, 81, of Newport, passed away Oct. 30, 2011 at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Raymond P. Francis. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society of Rhode Island, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.
Kevin Watson, 55, of Portsmouth, passed away Oct. 24, 2011 at John Clarke Nursing Home. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Donations in her memory may be made to the Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.
Richard T. “Butch” Costa, 70, of Portsmouth, passed away Oct. 25, 2011 at Newport Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Anthony’s Church, 2836 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871.
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National Award Presented to City Staff Member William Riccio Jr., the city’s director of Public Services, was recently designated a Public Works Leadership Fellow by the American Public Works Association (APWA). His role will be to mentor public works professionals enrolled in the APWA Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership Excellence (DCS Center) throughout the next year. Riccio is among 96 public works professionals from across North America who were recently inducted as Leadership Fellows (PWLF) at the APWA 2011 International Public Works Congress in Denver, Colo. in September. The APWA Donald C. Stone Center’s Program Council determines the selection of recipients for the PWLF designation, and Riccio and the other 95 PW Leadership Fellows are in the inaugural group. With almost half of the current public works executives nearing retirement age, there is a critical need to pass their accumulated wisdom on to the next generation of leaders. The PWLFs have pledged to assist those who aspire to become leaders through a focused mentoring program. The PWLF is a senior executive service designation that recognizes commitment to the public works profession. As the Director of Public Services in Newport, Riccio directs and administers the multi-divisional department comprised of administration, engineering, highway maintenance, facility maintenance, parks and grounds maintenance, vehicle fleet maintenance and solid waste and recycling operations, and oversees 40 full time employees and additional seasonal employees. Riccio’s educational background includes a Master of Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, and a Bachelor’s of Science degree with High Distinction in Civil Engineering from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute of Worcester, Mass. He also studied at Harvard University’s Senior Executives program in State and Local Government in Cambridge, Mass. and the Executive Management Program for Transportation at Pennsylvania State University at State College, Penn.
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Thompson’s Students of the Month The Thompson Middle School Health and Physical Education Department recently released their October list of students who “accentuate the positive” during gym class. In grade 5 – Ewin Noble and Eliza Taylor; in grade 6 – Jakob Fredrizzi, Emily Boucher and Grace Pruneau; in grade 7 – Michael Garvey and Julianna DiMeglio; and in grade 8 – Colin Martin and Halle Duggan. Keep up the good work, students!
Local Student Wins Cabbage Contest St. Michael’s Country Day School fourth grader Trinity DiNunzio was recently named the state winner of the Bonnie Plants Cabbage Growing Contest. A supplier of fresh vegetables, Bonnie Plants has distributed over 11 million free cabbage plans to classrooms nationwide with the objective of teaching young students the value of growing food. Teachers submit a class winner and one student is chosen by each state’s Director of Agriculture. Each winner is awarded with a $1,000 scholarship. DiNunzio attributes her success to the research she did on cabbage farming methods. She will be awarded her scholarship by RI Director of Agriculture Ken Ayers at a school assembly on Nov. 17.
Sullivan elementary third-graders Athenah Callandret and She’annah Moore, with the Kids First RI potato during Chartwells Harvest Meal Celebration. (Photo by Meg O’Neil)
Students Gobble Turkey Lunch By Meg O’Neil As part of the statewide commitment to increasing healthy and fresh foods in school cafeterias and as part of the RI Farm to School project coordinated by Kids First, Chartwells School Dining Services in the East Bay area have been visiting school districts, providing a delectable autumn-like lunch as part of their Harvest Meal Celebration 2011. Featuring roast turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes and butternut squash from Young Family Farm, apples from Steere Orchards, green salad, wheat bread made by Calise Bakery, and cranberry sauce, students in all Newport public schools received the special lunch last week to celebrate the harvest season with locally grown foods. At the Sullivan School-Triplett location, students packed into the cafeteria, where members of both the Newport School Committee and the Nutrition Advisory Group were on hand to see students enjoying the special meal. “Despite the lack of cooking kitchens in many Newport schools, this fully-cooked Harvest Feast highlights locally-grown, healthy
and safe, affordable food,” said Judith Webb, a member of the nutrition group. “NAG commends Chartwells for their concerted effort to provide nutritious, tasty, and attractive meals every day in all Newport schools.” Barbara Cohen, the District Manager for Chartwells, was also at Sullivan that day, witnessing first-hand how the students responded to the special meal. “The idea is to focus on using as much locally grown produce as possible,” Cohen said. “We started this Harvest meal five years ago, and it has expanded every year since then in Rhode Island schools.” Also taking a peek at her students was Principal Maria Mare Schulz, who said, “Food’s very important here at Sullivan, and everybody’s happy!” The students were happy indeed, clearing their plates, with one third grader saying, “We should have this every single day … it’s so yummy.” Chartwells continued the Harvest Meal Celebration by providing the special lunch to Middletown students on Nov. 1, Portsmouth on Nov. 3, Barrington on Nov. 8, and East Providence on Nov. 10.
Students Recognized by United Health Care
Trinity DiNunzio’s prize-winning cabbage weighed in at 19 pounds and was grown in her family’s garden this past summer.
Students at Underwood Elementary School were recently awarded $500 as the runner-up in the United Health Care “Grow Healthy Rhode Island Video Contest.” Underwood students created a short video on fighting obesity and diabetes in America. As a reward for creating the video, United Health Care invited both fourth grade classes to attend the awards ceremony which included a soccer clinic hosted by the New England Revolution, Double Dutch jump rope clinics, Wii Fitness stations and meeting the Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts at the Kent County YMCA.
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