Newport This Week - December 15, 2011

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Park Protest Fails The months-long furor over proposed changes to Queen Anne Square came to an end Wednesday night when the City Council voted 5 to 1 to approve the Newport Restoration Foundation’s controversial proposal to redesign the park to incorporate recreations of stone foundations that the plan’s opponents decried as “pits” and “faux history.” (Photo by Rob Thorn)

Candlelight House Tours Cap Christmas in Newport

By Pat Blakeley Christmas in Newport’s Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes will showcase a breathtaking assortment of architectural gems from the 18th and 19th centuries Dec. 26-28. The threeday fundraising event offers a rare glimpse into nine historic properties not usually available to the public. Three different homes will be open each evening from 4 to 7 p.m. – for $3 per house.

For many, the house tour is a relaxing annual ritual after the chaos leading up to Christmas. For others, especially owners of the properties on display, it makes the season just a bit more hectic.

Former Newport Mayor JeanneMarie Napolitano and husband Jack will host at Fairview, 34 Malbone Road, for the first time on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Napolitano admits she is feeling a bit of extra holiday pressure, expecting hundreds more guests than usual. “I am already exhausted,” she laughs, “but we are really looking forward to being part of the tour.” Their 1863 Victorian house was supposed to be on tour last year but inclement weather interfered.

The Shiloh Baptist Church building, at 25 School St., was on the tour seven years ago and will again welcome guests on Dec. 26.

Built by Trinity Church in 1799 to serve as a schoolhouse, the Georgian building was sold in 1868

There was cause for both celebration and concern at the Dec. 13 regular monthly meeting of the Newport School Committee at the Newport Area Career & Technical Center at Rogers High School.

First, celebration was in order for the RHS football team who were presented with an award of recognition for their 27 – 7 victory over Middletown High School in the Division III championship game on Saturday, Dec. 3.

The NSC also recognized Student Council President Amy Richards of the Rogers Theatre Company for their successful run of the Broadway musical “Annie” held at the school two weeks ago.

Lastly, Supt. John H. Ambrogi announced that the search for a new principal for RHS has ended with the selection of former Asst. Princi-

See SCHOOL on page 9

Crowd Fills Chamber for Final Vote

By Tom Shevlin

The Candlelight House Tours offer a rare glimse into Newport’s beautifully decorated private homes. Three different homes will be open each evening, Dec. 26-28 from 4-7 p.m. for $3 per home.

to the Shiloh Church, an African American Baptist congregation, and it was used for worship until the 1970s. Owners Michelle and Bob Drum say that people frequently stop and ask about the history of their distinctive home and they felt it was time to open it up to the public, if only for an evening.

The John Goddard House, built in 1750, will be open for visitors on Dec. 26. The home, originally built at the intersection of Washington and Willow St., was moved in the 1860s to its current location at 81 Second St. The colonial house served as both home and workshop for the master cabinet-

maker and boasts many distinctive features, with fireplaces set on a diagonal and curved raised paneling on the stairs. Current owners Ian and Jan Scott have opened the property ten times since 1983. Their enthusiasm for the program is contagious. “The people who come through are just wonderful and really appreciate the house.” Jan explains, “We always look forward to having them.”

When Peter and Gale Goff bought the Mrs. H.W. Briggs House, 31 Rhode Island Ave., four years ago, they began what was to end up being a complete restoration of the Queen Anne/Victorian

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property. Gale, an architect, fell in love with the details inherent in the property. Of particular note, she says, are the radiators with ornate bronze covers, the original molding, and embossed bronze ceiling. The house, open on Dec. 28, was the first in Newport to have water-based radiators and they are still used today.

Organizers have crossed fingers, hoping that this year will not bring a repeat of the snowstorm that sabotaged all but the last day of the 2010 home tour.

As the primary fundraiser for the entire Christmas in Newport celebration, the event is integral to the non-profit organization.

Bringing an end to more than six months of at-times heated debate, City Council members on Wednesday voted to approve a proposal by the Newport Restoration Foundation to redesign Queen Anne Square.

The 5-1 vote came after roughly 45 minutes of discussion and exactly one week after the proposal was met with vocal opposition during a two-hour public workshop.

Meant to be a gift to the city to celebrate the legacy of the late tobacco heiress Doris Duke, the proposal has become a focal point of local politics. At its heart have been issues of process, aesthetic, and the project’s designer, acclaimed architect Maya Lin. Once again, a standing-room only crowd filled the council chambers in anticipation of the final vote.

NRF Executive Director Peter Roos opened discussion on the subject, with yet another update on the plans for the park, which he noted has changed significantly since the concept was first introduced in May. Oponents, however, remained

See COUNCIL on page 15

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AROUND TOWN Ho Ho Ho – Holiday Food makes a Great Gift Remember, Shopping Locally Makes a Difference Food makes wonderful holiday gifts because, well, who doesn’t like to eat? While it can be hard to find a blouse that fits, or a book that hasn’t been read, it’s easier to come up with a tasty gift that everyone will love.

For those who like to cook, a gift of spices is a great treat.

Newport Spice Company, which opened on Franklin Street last spring, offers dozens of spices packaged in small batches to ensure quality and freshness. They’re sold in very chic 6-ounce tins with clear covers, so that you can see what’s inside. Each tin contains a half cup of spice – enough for a lot of great cooking!

Owner Kevin Case can put together gift packs containing four to six spice tins of your choice ($20 to $29). Individual tins also make great stocking stuffers ($4.35).

In addition to all sorts of spices, Case also carries a wide array of exotic salts, including Fleur de Sel. He says that these gourmet salts have become so trendy that some people have taken to placing several salt cellars on the table containing different salts for guests to sample.

The Spice Company also has Teatulia teas for sale. These organic teas are grown all over the world and are marketed by a Colorado company. (Tins range from $4.50 to $10). In addition, you can find mustards, grilling spice blends, extracts, jams (including a Fig Jam made in Provence) and Aquidneck Honey at Newport Spice.

Colorful salt and pepper grinders from Vic Firth of Newport, Maine are endorsed by star chef Mario Batali. They’re for sale in a wide assortment of bright shades at Newport Spice Company in a range of prices just right for gift-giving. www.newportspice.com

Looking for a sweet gift? Look no farther than Katrina’s Bakery in the Bellevue Shopping Center, where owner Tina Guldemond has for the past few Christmas seasons created a cake that is a twist on the French holiday cake called Buche de Noel (Yule Log). Alongside the classic French log-shaped cake, which she also sells, Guldemond offers her Stump Cake. Made to order for $65, the stump cake serves more than 20 people. “It’s more of a challenge to make than the Buche,� she says. “Instead of just rolling up the cake, I have to wrap it upright so that there are concentric circles visible on top. In addition to large amounts of chocolate and buttercream frosting, she decorates the stump with handmade meringue mushrooms and a tiny red marzipan bird.

For the folks on your list who secretly long to be Ina Garten or Bobby Flay, what could be more perfect than cooking lessons taught by the best chefs in Newport?

Newport Cooks offers a variety of hands-on classes suited for everyone from the apprehensive novice to the experienced gourmand. The “menu� ranges from local favorites to international cuisine and changes monthly. January’s offerings include pasta making, French cooking from the Normandy region,

Newport Spice Company offers a unique selection of spices packaged in small batches to ensure quality and freshness.

The Wonder of It All Most will agree, there is nothing as precious as seeing the delight on a child’s face as they open their much-anticipated gifts during the holiday season.

The Stump Cake from Katrina’s Bakery serves 25 people and makes an unique dessert. and the ever-popular Sunday Supper. The monthly Sunday Supper offers a more social, informal evening, during which the group creates a communal meal, then relaxes around the fire.

Owner Mary Weaver holds classes at private and professional kitchens around the island. Class size ranges from 12-20, depending on locale. Gift certifi-

This Starboard Planks serving tray is perfect for the sailor or boat enthusiast available at Lou Lou’s Decor in Portsmouth

Mimi Lonski who opened her shop, Mimi’s for Kids, at 11 Mill St. in April has brought her expertise as a children’s buyer for department stores in New Jersey to the boutique just off Bellevue Avenue. Jellycat animals to choose from ($11 and up) include; a cow, an elephant, an owl, and Mimi’s fa-

Educo Rise ‘N Shine Coffee Maker set can be found at Michael Hayes for Kids. vorite and store mascot, a lamb.

The floppy-eared bunny comes in four sizes; the smallest is also a rattle ($12). Another favorite of Mimi’s is a series of First Friends “pull back� vehicles by Tolo Toys which are designed for active hands, ages 1-5 years old. Among the holiday dresses and outfits for boys by California designer, Toni Tierney or Magnolia Baby, you will find other specialty items like headbands ($10) or hairclips ($7.50) by Wee Ones and bibs made in Maine by A Mom Who Knows.

The over the head, 100% terry cloth bibs ($18) have home-sewn appliquĂŠs on them like lobsters and airplanes.

Looking for the brand new Super Heroine dress-up for girls by Melissa & Doug? Anne Streagle at Michael Hayes for Kids says, “We can hardly keep them in.�

Kids love to play restaurant, so she also carries other Melissa & Doug role play costumes such as the chef and waitress ($29.99).

Creative kitchen appliances by Educo are among the hottest new toys; the Rise ‘N Shine Coffee Maker, seen here is $32. Other classic wooden Educo items include the Rise ‘N Shine Toaster ($23), complete with pats of butter and honey, and the WhipIt-Up Mixer ($28). Princess and medieval castles are also popular on Santa wish lists. Michael Hayes for Kids stocks the large models at $99 or the foldand-go ones for $49.99. Dozens of Papo knight figures can complete the medieval scene. Another new item for the season is the Melissa & Doug magnetic Santa figure with 20 pieces of clothing for his Christmas Eve journey, a long winter nap or an afternoon on the ice.

These soft and cuddly floppyeared bunnies are among the dozens of Jellycat animals at Mimi’s for Kids.

cates are available for $55 per class.

For a full listing of upcoming classes and gift certificate information, visit www.facebook.com/NewportCooks, email info@NewportCooks. com or call 293-0740.

Newport Vineyards is bustling these days , and it’s not just for their popular wine tastings. Savvy shoppers are also flocking to the showroom to find that perfect something for their “foodies.� They are of course, looking to give wine as

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New City Manager Makes the Rounds

By Tom Shevlin For Jane Howington, the city’s soon-to-be-new city manager, last Friday was a whirlwind.

Spending the day in town with her husband as they prepare to make the move from Montana to Newport, Howington made the rounds, meeting with city staff, elected officials, and visiting with various media outlets. Shortly after taking phone calls on WADK’s Open Forum program with Dave Rogers, she sat down with the mayor for a brief one-on-one with Newport This Week.

Howington comes to Newport by way of a nation-wide search from Kalispell, Mont., where she has served in a similar capacity since 2009.

When she begins her tenure on Jan. 9, Howington will be Newport’s 12th City Manager and the first woman to hold the position.

She is succeeding current City Manager Edward F. Lavallee, who announced his retirement in July.

And though she’ll be coming from a landlocked portion of the country known more for its cattle than catamarans, Newport will be a sort of homecoming for Howington, who grew up in the Northeast and previously held positions in Massachusetts.

To that end, her visit to Newport wasn’t so much to get a first impression of the city, but rather to become reacquainted with it.

“We used to come here also when lived in Massachusetts,” she

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Jane Howington will become Newport’s 12th City Manager explained on Friday. “It’s been fun to get reacquainted with it, to see what I remember, what I don’t remember and so on.”

Immediately, one of the things that stood out to her was just how busy it was in town. “It’s quite bustling,” she said, adding, “We were thinking it wasn’t going to be quite as busy a time.”

And while balancing the needs of Newport’s tourist industry with the city’s year round population may be unfamiliar territory for some, Howington appears up for the challenge thanks to her time in Kalispell, a city of just under 20,000 residents that serves as the gateway to Glacier National Park.

When assuming that city’s top administration post in 2009, Howington was confronted with a daunting budget climate.

During her tenure, she led a

turnaround of that city’s finances, boosting its cash reserves from $244,000 in 2009 to roughly $1 million in 2011 – an achievement that the Flathead Beacon newspaper noted was originally planned to take five years.

It was in part that success that sold councilors on her application.

And likewise, it is some of the challenges facing the city that attracted Howington to the job.

“I think a lot of the challenges and the issues facing Newport are a conglomeration of many of the issues that I’ve dealt with from other communities, but more individually,” she said.

For example, in Kalispell, she addressed tourism and finance-related issues. In previous posts, the

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Docks Promise Easy Access for Boaters

By Tom Shevlin Transient boaters will be able to tie up in the heart of the city’s downtown waterfront this summer thanks to a series of floating docks being installed at Perrotti Park.

The dock system is the latest addition to the city’s harbor infrastructure. According to Harbormaster Tim Mills, the new docks are designed to accommodate both larger recreational vessels as well as tenders and dinghies.

Dinghies will be able to tie up, along the wall, or on the outside of the floats, allowing boaters direct access to both the Long Wharf and Thames Street areas. Meanwhile, the inside of the facility will be reserved for use by transient boaters with vessels under 40 feet.

As in the case now at the Ann Street Pier, visiting boaters will be charged 50 center a foot per hour to tie up, with no overnight stays allowed.

Harbor shuttles will also be able to make use of the expanded facility. And, according to Mills, public access will be preserved to the new transient facility, even during cruise ship season.

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Earlier this year, the city solicited bids for the project, but only one response was received – and at $562,200, according to DeIonno, it was far above the projected $300,000 price tag.

Working with the state, planning officials were able to secure three $100,000 Tier One Boating Infrastructure Grants, bringing the total amount the city was prepared to spend to $400,000.

With additional funding in hand, the city and Middletown-based Reagan Construction focussed the scope of work so as to achieve a more “workable project” at the $400,000 price point.

The result is expected to address one of the prevailing complaints boaters have long expressed about Newport Harbor: the lack of available public transient dockage.

The project should be wrapped up within the next two weeks.

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NHS Brings Back Exhibit The Newport Historical Society is pleased to announce the return of the exhibit from the 2012 Newport Antiques Show, “Their Manners Pleasing, and Their Education Complete; Newport Samplers 17281835,” at the Society’s restored Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House.

The exhibit, featuring eighteenth and early nineteenth century samplers from the Society’s textiles collection, reflects the evolution of Newport needlework over the course of a century and includes examples of the different types of samplers that a girl might produce during her lifetime. “Samplermaking was a vital part of a young woman’s education in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries,” explains Jessie MacLeod, exhibit curator and Newport Historical Society Buchanan/Burnam intern. “Stitching a plain sampler helped a girl practice her sewing skills, and elaborate pieces of fancy needlework served as evidence of

a young lady’s refinement and accomplishment.”

Most decorative samplers were made in female academies, where pupils learned needlework along with subjects like reading, arithmetic, painting, and music. Frances Townsend ran one such school for the daughters of Newport’s elite, promising in a 1787 advertisement that her instruction would “render their Manners pleasing, and their Education complete.” Newport samplers are well-known for their lively and distinctive designs and many fine examples will be exhibited.

The exhibit can be viewed in the restored 1730 Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House, attached to the Newport Historical Society headquarters at 82 Touro Street. The exhibit is free and open to the public from Dec. 19 through Feb. 24, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Closed on Dec. 23, Dec. 26, Dec. 30, Jan. 2, Jan.16, and Feb. 20.)

Child Care Facility Offers Extended Night Hours Parents, care givers, teachers, and all members of the general public are invited to the grand opening of the Tender Care Learning Center, 38 Marcus Wheatland Blvd. Meet the center’s new administrators, tour the new facilities, learn about the programs and enjoy light refreshments in a festive holiday setting.

The event is being held on Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 3 - 8 p.m.

The Tender Care Learning Center (TCLC) is the only child care facility in the area offering extended hours, 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., seven days a week. Transportation to and from the center from home or school can also be arranged. They offer diverse and multicultural programs for children from 18 months to 5 years of age. Certified educators and trained staff members direct a comprehensive education schedule with balanced meals and snacks provided throughout the day. Their prices are affordable and DHS reimbursement is accepted.

Veronica Bourget brings a wealth of knowledge and several years of related community service experience to her new position as Director of Administration at the center.

She has served as a family services coordinator for the Newport Coun-

ty Mental Health Center, as a coordinator for rehousing programs at Family Service of Rhode Island and at Child & Family Service of Newport County as assistant program manager of their semi-independent living residential program.

Jessica Jenkins, who works as the Director of Operations, brings four years of professional child care experience to her position while she is working on her Masters of Education through Phoenix University.

As a licensed minister of the Community Baptist Church she is active in ministries for children as well as teen girls and young adult women.

The new administrative staff has two additional key members. Head teacher, Mrs. Kristine Bettencourt, has a Master’s Degree in special education and several years of experience in the educational field. Mrs. Rockelle Jones, the After-School Program Coordinator has a Degree in Education for grades 1 to 6 and over 20 years of educational experience. She has been part of the Newport School System for many years.

For more information about the Tender Care Learning Center, call 619-5858.

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Cuban charts existed before, mostly surveys done by and for Soviet vessels, but one cannot easily locate or buy these charts.

NV Charts has the newest cartography in both paper and digital formats. They also have charts for the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the entire Caribbean, Florida, and much more.

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Seamen’s Church Open House Visit Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport for the Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec.17, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Tour the National Historic Register building and enjoy the glow of the decorations as you sip warm cider and cocoa. Seamen’s Church Institute is located at 18 Market Square at Bowen’s Wharf.

Call 847-4260 or visit www.SeamensNewport.org for more information.

Redwood Holiday Open House The Redwood Library will host its Annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours of the historic library will be offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

There will be holiday reading for children at 11:30 a.m., caroling at 12:30 p.m. and Celtic harpist Mary king will play from 1-3 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome. For more information call 847-0292.

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Mr. Santi: This silver spoon belonged to my grandmother. I think it was a piece to her wedding pattern. This is the only piece we have to that service. The rest was given to other family members years ago. The spoon is about 7” long. Who made it and what is it worth?

Rebecca T. Rebecca: This pattern is called Lily and was made by Whiting a division of Gorham Silver of Providence. The pattern was first introduced in 1902.

There were extensive pieces available, not only flatware, but also hollow ware: teapots, tray, vegetable bowls, etc. Though silver has fallen somewhat out of favor for use by younger households, Lily still has a collectible following. Your sterling silver spoon has a value of between $200.00 and $250.00.

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Common Fence Point Local Realtor Named Annual Winter to Regional Post Shannon Buss, a broker with Solstice Concert Keller Williams Realty of Newport Common Fence Music will host the Annual Winter Solstice Concert with Irish harpist and vocalist Aine Minogue and fiddler Brendan Bulger on Saturday, Dec. 17. The seasonal favorite will be held at the Common Fence Point Community Center, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. The hall opens at 7 p.m. for the “folk tailgate picnic.” Guests are invited to bring their own food and beverages (no corking fees apply).

People share conversation as they pass around appetizers and entrées before settling in for the evening’s program. Common Fence Music is committed to providing affordable, quality entertainment to the island community. The concert begins at 8 p.m., tickets are $23 at the door.

For more information, call 6835085 or visit www.CommonFenceMusic.org.

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and president of the Newport/Kent Washington Chapter of the Women’s Council of REALTORS ® (WCR), was elected WCR Regional Vice President for New England during the organization’s national convention, held November 9-13 in Anaheim, California. In her new regional capacity, Buss will facilitate interaction and idea-sharing among state officers and act as the liaison between national and state chapter presidents, among other duties. A 17-year resident of Newport County and graduate of Rogers Williams University, Buss has been a licensed realtor for seven years and affiliated with Keller Williams the last four years. She is a member of the board of directors of the Newport County Board of Realtors, the R.I. Association of Realtors, and of the Museum of Newport Irish History.

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In addition, 26 arrests were made for the following violations: n Six arrests were made for larceny. n Four arrests were made for throwing stones or objects. n Three arrests were made for outstanding warrants. n Three arrests were made for simple assault. n Two arrests were made for DUI. n One arrest was made for vandalism. n One arrest was made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n One arrest was made for disorderly conduct. n One arrest was made for breaking & entering. n One arrest was made for a false fire alarm n One arrest was made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n One arrest was made for urinating in public. n One arrest was made for refusal to pay cab fare.

Carolers Wanted Join in Christmas Caroling on Monday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Meet at the Colony House in Washington Square. Caroling will be along Broadway and end in Equality Park.

Also joining in will be the Thompson Middle School Chorus and children’s entertainer Christopher Kavi Carbone. This event is a chance to join in the community spirit. It’s fun for both children and adults.

Have Ideas? Tell Us at Coffee Hour with NTW! Join members of the Newport This Week staff at The People’s Café, 282 Thames St., on Friday mornings, at 10 a.m. Sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss the latest happenings in Newport. Got any news tips for us? How about an idea for a story you’d like to see in Newport This Week or on NewportNow.com?

Fire Department Swearing Ins and Promotions

A promotional and swearing in ceremony was held recently at Newport Fire Department Headquarters.

Three members of the department promoted: Capt. James S. McIntosh was promoted to Deputy Chief. McIntosh joined the department in 1982, was promoted to Lieutenant in 1998, and Captain in 2005.

Lieut. Scott D. Hallman was promoted to Captain. Hallman joined the department in 1992 and was promoted to Lieutenant in 2007.

FF Richard Wheeler F. Wheeler was promoted to Lieutenant.

Wheeler joined the department in 1990.

Six new recruits were also sworn in: Ryan P. Maloney, Michael J. Turskey, Jr., Wayne A. Beebe, Jr., Kevin Kosinski, Kyle G. McKenna, Carl P. Critz

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They transported 4 prisoners, provided escort for 1 funeral and recorded 9 instances of assisting other agencies and 10 instances of assisting other police departments and 12 private tows were recorded.

On Wednesday, Nov. 23, family and friends gathered at the Newport Police Station to celebrate the promotion of Lieutenant Russell P. Hayes to the level of Captain.

Sworn in as a Newport Police Officer on March 15, 1987, Hayes has served in the Uniform Patrol Division as a Patrol Officer and Community Oriented Police Officer. He also served as a D.A.R.E. Officer, Field Training Officer, member of the Honor Guard and as a member of the Special Response Team.

In Feb. of 2007, Hayes was promoted to Lieutenant and subsequently served as a watch commander in the Patrol Division and in the Criminal Investigation Division.

Over the years he has received 16 Commendations, 33 Job Well Done letters, two Chief’s Awards, two Meritorious Service Awards and a Benevolent Award.

A few weeks later, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Police Department celebrated the promotion of Sergeant Michael A. Caruolo to Police Lieutenant. Caruolo was sworn in as a Newport Police Officer on Dec. 21, 1992 after graduating from the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy.

He has served in the Uniform Patrol Division as a Street Supervisor, Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Bicycle Patrol Officer, Special Response Team leader and on the N.P.D.’s Honor Guard.

He has also served in the Criminal Investigation Division since 2002, specializing in computer crime.

Caruolo has received 27 Commendations, 38 Job Well Done letters, four Meritorious Service Awards and two Chief’s Awards.

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The police also responded to 9 incidents of vandalism, 9 noise complaints, 19 animal complaints, and 20 home/ business alarm calls. Officers conducted 15 school security checks (8-Triplett, 4-Rogers, 1-Thompson, 1-Underwood, 1-Coggeshall).

During the period from Monday, Dec. 5 to Monday, Dec. 12, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 116 calls. Of those, 63were emergency medical calls, resulting in 54 patients being transported to the hospital. 4 patients refused aid.

1 patient was treated on the scene, transport to hospital not needed and 4 patients left scene or were not found.

Fire apparatus was used for 111 responses, including the following situations: 3 - Motor vehicle accidents 8 -Smoke detector malfunctions 1 - Trash / rubbish fire 3 – Fire Alarms (malfunctions) 16 – Fire Alarms (unintentional) 54 – Assists with medical rescues or EMS calls In the category of fire prevention; the department performed 3 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 15 life safety inspections and provided 3 fire system plan reviews.

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EDITORIAL Never Underestimate the Importance of the Buy-In No matter your opinion of the City Council’s verdict on the Newport Restoration Foundation’s proposed redesign of Queen Anne Square, this much should be clear: Nothing is more important than community buy-in.

When the NRF’s Pieter Roos stood before the City Council back in May to offer a gift worth somewhere north of $3 million, one could hardly predict the intensity of the resistance exhibited by so many in town.

Their concerns were varied, and many well-founded.

Among them: The project was contrived; paying tribute to a past that is already so prominently on display. That the installation goes too far, and threatens to change the passive recreational use of the park. And that the money – a significant sum by any measure – could be better spent elsewhere.

On the other side of the debate, many of the project’s proponents were understandably taken aback.

How could a gift cause such a stir, they wondered. Why would Newporters reject such a grand gesture – especially one carrying the signature of an acclaimed artist like Maya Lin? And what better way to pay tribute to one of Newport’s most influential preservationists?

For weeks, the two sides debated – through a stream of letters to the editor, in public, at home, over coffee, and amongst friends at cocktail parties. Dueling petitions were launched in the hope of convincing the council of the merits of their side.

But is it possible that all of this recent controversy could have been avoided?

Perhaps.

In business and in government, a great deal of emphasis is placed on the importance of “the buy-in.” Whether it’s making changes to the way an organization operates, or rolling out a new design for a public park, getting stakeholders to buy-in to the plan, product, or procedure, is critical to success.

In the case of Queen Anne Square, the public was never given a chance to buy-in. Instead, a plan – whose primary elements remain – was presented for what amounted to an up-or-down vote. Along with it would come various improvements to the park – such as additional lighting, enhanced seating options, and better security.

The public’s reaction was mixed. Unfortunately, one cannot view Ms. Lin’s design solely on its artistic merit. Queen Anne Square is in many respects the focal point of the city’s downtown. A backyard for some, a gathering place for many more, any proposal that would change its use was sure to draw protest.

Some of those concerns, we believe, could have been addressed through a more up-front design process.

And while it has become a flashpoint of late, by no means is the case of Queen Anne Square unique.

Similarly, in the School Committee’s ongoing campaign to build the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School, despite years of nearconstant discussion and debate, the latest design has yet to be fully embraced by the community. Once again, frustration with “the process” has been cited time and again by opponents.

The Newport Restoration Foundation has proven itself since its inception to be a model organization, a pillar of the community, and a standout in the broader world of historic preservation. Likewise, throughout his tenure, Mr. Roos has demonstrated himself to be tireless in his efforts on behalf of the NRF and one of Newport’s best advocates.

Let’s hope that now that the issue is behind us, we take from this experience a renewed appreciation for the benefits of engaging the public early on in any significant community project, and even more so, for the importance of the buy-in.

Bigger, Better, Fake NEWPORT Zoning Board: Meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber Planning Board: Meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber

To the Editor; Concerning Queen Anne Square, why not erect a statue of Doris Duke in colonial garb, shaking hands with George Washington.

Engrave historical sounding quotations of things they might have said to one another and be sure to make it big and expensive. The public will love it!

James Rensch

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Why Fabricate What’s Already Authentic?

To the Editor; “Don’t you think that they had already made up their minds?” My altruistic sense of doing the right thing prompted me to think that “No the city council is right minded, open minded and will not surrender easily to temptation.” Then I thought about the irresistible nature of the temptation–Queen Anne Square becomes an attraction of great merit containing movie set replicas of fictitious houses.

Newport can join communities like Plymouth with its “1620” rock which probably came from new Hampshire and was made popular by the wacky idea that the Mayflower once pulled up alongside of it and each Pilgrim stepped purposefully down the gangplank just in time for Thanksgiving dinner.

Why do we want to fabricate what already is authentic? More importantly perhaps, what is the motivation and why is it necessary? To save money, stupid! Unfortunately such a decision may also be an admission that this city hasn’t known how to protect its heritage and is now forced to give away the control of the design of

one of the most central of its public places without any competition or request for proposal.

But let us assume that the council agrees to approve the plan. Then we should look at the proposed agreement. Here are some points to consider: • The agreement does provide that the city may terminate if it does not like the results of any testing but it should also require that all environmental testing and evaluations be completed before other work begins to allow the parties to evaluate whether either of them wishes to continue and if there is a risk that the city would be responsible for any clean up then to make final approval of this agreement subject to a further review by the council.

• Require that QAS pay ALL the expenses (not just up to $175,000 plus 65%) of remediation. Whom do you think pays the other 45%?

This amount looks adequate but if it is not then the city should not be backed into an unnecessary environment remediation expense; a related question–how long will it take and what is required; we do

not want a half-dug hole covered with bright blue plastic and surrounded by hay bales–not a tourist attraction in my opinion.

• Require that the trust shall not automatically terminate if the city assumes some maintenance but instead require the trustees to vote whether to terminate subject to city approval.

• Require that the trustees shall use all income earned by the trust not just “interest income” as it says in the Agreement.

I return to my initial sentiments: please plant flowers and rake the grass; set up a fund for support from local businesses and others who have the most to gain. Actually, that includes all of us; we will all gain by a simple approach to a relatively simple problem.

In the spirit of Christmas let’s turn our energies to more pressing issues such as providing for the homeless rather than constructing foundations which do not shelter anyone.

Joseph M. Hall Newport

Let Us Make 2012 the ‘Year of Doris Duke’ To the Editor; As 2011 winds down amidst all the distractions of the QAS controversy and emerging clandestine commitments, (read columbariums!), let’s look ahead to next year, a very special year for Newport!!! In the uproar over the Lin ‘thing’, we seem to have forgotten that 2012 will be the Centennial of Doris Duke’s birth. Yes, on November 22, 1912 Doris Duke was born, which many years later, has turned out to be very fortunate for Newport.

We propose that the City (1) impose a moratorium on all further QAS redo efforts, and (2) that there be a formal declaration by the city of Newport that 2012 will be the Centennial Year Celebration of Doris Duke and (3) that a committee be appointed to plan for a year-long celebration.

The committee should create a Centennial website, rename the park in honor of Doris Duke, run a (transparent!) competition to design a ceremonial flag and medallion, provide informational displays for store and restaurant windows, festoon the streets and buildings with centennial flags, banners and buntings, provide medallions for buses and city vehicles, a special postal cancellation, coordinate with next summer’s Ameri-

ca’s Cup races and the various music festivals, plan historic lectures, seminars and tours, open Rough Point on a more regular basis, bring back the ‘camels’ for the summer, etc.,etc., etc.. The possibilities are endless, and confluences like this are few and far between !

Newport should be awash in celebratory activity. Let’s have a summer-long ‘remembrance’ of Doris Duke! This is an opportunity that only comes once every one hundred years so Carpe Annum.

2011 was a ‘public relations’ blunder for NRF. Without the participation of Newport’s citizens (the 99%), they made a wrong turn where history’s highway intersects with historic reality and ‘faux’ fantasy. It has been a very demeaning year for the memory of Doris Duke and her beloved park, which was the most personal of all the many gifts she gave to this city. If it wasn’t for Doris Duke and all her decades-long effort, funding, and dedication, Newport today, might look more like the forlorn towns of Blackstone Valley (think Central Falls).

The attitude of the powerful trifecta composed of the ‘Foundation’, the ‘Council’, and the ‘Church’, (the ruling 1%), is embarrassing for the rest of us, (the 99%). This has already been picked up by the NY

Times, and soon other papers will jump on board, with their take on this ‘juicy’ story. Newport will eventually be comic fodder for the ‘late night’ talk shows!

Let 2012, be a Centennial Year, a year of affirmation to the memory of Doris Duke and not the year of obliteration of her efforts in the Park, her very own personal gift to the people of Newport.

In the coming Centennial Year let’s not have backhoes, bulldozers and jackammers digging up and regrading the entire site and compressors splitting her boulders to be carted away. Lord knows what they will find when they start excavating; Indian artifacts, toxic waste, long-forgotten drain and sewer lines? Newport is chronically derelict in ‘due diligence’. Think Sullivan School or the Armory The ‘park’ still belongs to us (the 99%), but the Year 2012 should belong to Doris Duke (100%).

So let’s seize the New Year and make the most of this once-in-alifetime opportunity for long overdue respectful recognition of Doris Duke’s immense contributions to Newport.

Ed Paul Red Cross Avenue

Aquidneck Island’s Most Dangerous Roads

By Tom Shevlin For anyone who travels the island’s main north-south connectors, the news that East and West Main Roads are dangerous will likely come as no surprise.

A recently released map by traffic consultant ITO World shows that East and West Main roads rank as Aquidneck Island’s two deadliest streets. The map, which compiles public data from across the country into a searchable database, is the latest release from the UK-based company.

According to ITO World, the two roadways accounted for 19 deaths between 2001 and 2009, with East Main Road proving most deadly, with 11 fatalities.

The data, which spans 20012009, does not include the recent accident on the Newport Pell Bridge that claimed the lives of two motorists. However, it does provide information on the victims, including age, year, and mode of transportation. In all, the data show that there have been 35 fatal accidents on Aquidneck Island roadways since 2001.

Most have been killed in vehicular accidents, however the data also shows that nine pedestrians have died on island roads, along with one cyclist.

Between the heavy volumes of cars that use the roads on any given day, their relatively narrow lanes, and the high number of entry and exit points like driveways and side streets scattered from Middletown to Portsmouth, the accidents along East and West Main roads are, to a certain degree, expected.

However, other streets have also claimed the lives of travelers in and around Newport. For example, two

pedestrians died along the main downtown stretch of America’s Cup Avenue during the study period, while another two vehicle occupants were also killed in separate accidents along Bellevue Avenue.

Several motorists have also died in accidents around Middletown’s beaches.

According to Tina Dolen, executive director of the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission, her group is well aware of the safety concerns on the island’s roadways.

In fact, as part of the AIPC’s recently completed transportation study, Dolen said that traffic engineers examined a wide range of data related to various safety issues.

The data provided a basis for the plan’s overall vision to make the island’s roadways more pedestrian friendly.

But Dolen also has a more personal relation to the dangers that the streets present. Last year, she recalled, she was involved in a serious accident while biking along Broadway not far from the police station.

Though she was wearing a helmet, Dolen was seriously injured in the crash, falling on her neck and causing her to take five weeks off of work.

For the better part of a year, Dolen, an active outdoors enthusiast, was unable to bike, swim, or run. And while serious, because it wasn’t fatal, her accident wouldn’t appear on the ITO World map.

That’s a point Bari George, the founder of Bike Newport, stressed.

“There’s a problem with the local statistics around bicycle accidents - we simply don’t have records of most bicycle/car encounters that don’t end in serious injury,” she said. “We don’t know how many

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cyclists get ‘doored,’ or wipe out in road debris or dangerous road seams. When we recently conducted an online survey of Newport residents about bicycling here in town, we heard a lot about Spring Street and Thames Street, for example, because of the combination of really poor road conditions and drivers not understanding how to share the road with bicycles. Of course, we also heard plenty about bicyclists who don’t follow the rules and put themselves and others in danger. Hopefully we’ll see road improvements and road sharing markings in the near future.”

In the meantime, Bike Newport is focussing heavily on education programs, running classes for all ages about how to ride in traffic and what it means to “share the road.”

As for motorists, who made up the bulk of traffic fatalities, Dolen’s AIPC is also stressing the need to improve traffic flow during highseason events which draw visitors to the island who may not be familiar with the roads.

According to the final report of the Island Transportation Study, one of the recommended objectives is to “promote safety as a top priority within all infrastructure projects (including requiring Road Safety Assessments (RSAs) where appropriate) and target educational activities to current and future travelers to improve safety for all transportation modes.”

As for Dolen, she got back on her bike about three weeks ago, sticking mostly to bike paths for now. “I just feel that I’m a little reluctant to do too much biking in town,” she says.

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HOLIDAY GIFTS CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 gifts, but are also seeking a little “something extra” to add a special twist.

Mary Ellen McCanna reports that unique

Wine holder available at Newport Vineyards

wine holders are flying off the shelves. Porcelain high heel holders, in “Sex in the City” type shoe styles, make a fun presentation of any wine gift. ($20) Stylish bottle clutches are “must haves” when heading to any BYOB event. Popular among the trendy set, they come in fabrics ranging from discreet black to not-so-subtle leopard prints. ($30) Metal cork cages are also big

‘Tis the Season of Bling

sellers this year ($29); the hottest and, although Jocelyn Chiappone styles can accommodate a wine reports that the Red Damask motif bottle. As always, the staff at New- is particularly popular during the port Vineyards is ready holiday season, the Blue Crab is a to help you choose a year-round favorite. ($42) fabulous wine for Lou Lou’s also carries a line of inany occasion. formal glassware. The French SaLou Lou’s Décor bre Company’s fun wine and wain Portsmouth carter glasses with etched designs are ries specialty items best-sellers – and who can resist for wonderful prepolka dots? ($13) sentation. Nothing Sweets for a sweet season – what says Newport quite better Christmas gifts than chocolike this beautilates and cupcakes? fully handcrafted You can find them both, localwooden serving ly made and in one location on tray by Starboard William Street, where two sweet Planks. Ideal for shops – It’s My Party cupcakes and serving cockNewport Chocolates -- have just tails or an hors merged to become the Newport d’oeuvres display, Sweet Shoppe. Chocolates and this luxurious teak cupcakes are made on site by ownand mahogaers Amanda and Patrick Bryan.

Vic Firth pepper ny piece is varYou can buy chocolates individgrinder available nished to a high at Newport Spice ually or by the box in a range of gloss and has prices. Cupcakes come in flavors cleats for side handles. ($250) such as Salted Caramel, and for the Golden Rabbit dip sets are ide- holidays, special flavors available al for informal entertaining. The include a rich chocolate Buche de enamelware is beautifully resilient Noel, Candy Cane, Snowball, Ginand is appropriate for patio service, gerbread, and Egg Nog. as well as a spontaneous indoor Bryan says that among their party. It comes in several designs most popular items are packages of chocolate-covered pretzels, milk and dark, for $7.50. They also have Christmas candy corn, in red and green, for $3.50.

Teenager Charis Freiman-Mendel is the author of “Cook Your Way Through the S.A.T.,” a fun book that makes innovative use of recipes and cooking tips as tools for memorizing vocabulary in preparation for taking the standardized Scholastic Aptitude Test (S.A.T.) Mendel attended St. Michael’s School and then was homeschooled in Newport before enrolling in Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Conn. She wrote the book in order to fulfill her 7th and 8th grade homeschool art requirement and subsequently self-published it.)

The paperback workbook-sized book (list price $15) is available at Island Books in Middletown or online at www.SATgourmet.com.

Sweet Berry Farm in Middletown is a great one-stop-shopping destination for food gifts. They have a wide array of jarred goodies, including their own Blackberry, Peach, and Strawberry Jams, Dotterer’s Caramel Bourbon Sauce (8 oz. $10), Stonewall Kitchen Mango Chutney or Fig & Ginger Jam (12.5 oz for $7.75. From Wicked Natural of Bristol, they have Caramel Mustard Dip (8 oz $4.60), and Blueberry Chocolate Jam (9 oz $7.95).

In their refrigerated case, Sweet Berry Farm has English Bangers (sausages) for $6.29.

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Looking for something sparkly to give this Christmas? What better time of year to give a special gift of jewelry to someone you love.

A very special studio jeweler on Franklin Street is Kevin Duris.

Duris makes custom pieces and also has a line of his own creations that combine sterling silver or gold with diamonds and other precious and semi-precious stones at his shop Duris Studios 26 Franklin St. Each piece is subtly beautiful, with the metals enhancing the stones. Particularly popular is a Sun Disc design, available in earrings or as a pendant that incorporates a small red ruby and diamonds ($700).

Duris’s rings are unusually detailed, such as a diagonal grid ring, with a small stone inset, that sells for $80 to $160, depending on the materials used.

The work of a few other jewelry artists is also displayed in the shop.

Maxine Rosenthal’s fossil necklaces, pendants, and bracelets are earthy and unique. (A fossil pendant on a chain is $350.)

At three locations in Newport, Sequin sells original pieces of jewelry created by designer sisters Kim and Linda Renk. Among their most outstanding pieces are those in this Leaf Collection – necklaces from $98 to $178, earrings from $38 to $48, in earthy tones of bronze and gray metal.

Bling earrings by JoJo available at Bellevue Beauty Walk.

Perennial favorites at Sequin are bangle bracelets in every color of the rainbow. Dozens of patterns, from sea life to animal prints, are done in enamel on a gold base.

Available in different sizes, the bangles cost $48, $30 and $28. (Insider’s tip: The $28 bangles are currently on sale for $20.)

Looking for hard-to-find clipon earrings? Sequin carries a vintage collection, including gold starfish embellished with turquoise ($38).

Business is brisk at Jason’s on Thames St., Newport’s exclusive Pandora dealer. Owner Jason Carbonneau says that the line offers items to fit any budget and is popular with all ages. Seasonal

charms are trendy right now, but the ones that invoke Newport are

Leaf necklace available at Sequin. always popular. Gold and silver pineapples, sailboats and starfish remain top sellers. Pandora recently released a new bracelet style– a single clip multi-strand starting at $115- that is also attracting attention. Ironically, the store’s Cape Cod Jewelry line is in great demand. The sterling and gold bracelets come in classic ball, twisted ball, and cuff styles and start at $130.

If you want to know what the hip and trendy are wearing these days, stop by Bellevue Beauty Walk at Bannister’s Wharf. Bling earrings

by JoJo ($30) are hotter than hot, according to Kristen Taibl of BBW. These sparkly favorites feature Swarovski crystals in small to large stud settings for $22-$38. Kristen also said they cannot keep their Kai line of body products on the shelves. The currently hot-with-theHollywood-set items run the gamut from perfume to body lotion to body glaze and run $34-$76.

Maxine Rosenthal’s jewelry made from fossils is featured at Duris Studios.

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SCHOOL CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 pal James Nelson as the new Principal of RHS, effective immediately.

According to Ambrogi, the administration interviewed seven candidates for the position. “I always think it’s heartening to find someone right in our own backyard … who cares deeply about the Rogers community,” he said.

Nelson took to the podium to say a few words. “With your continued support, we will bring RHS to an even greater level of excellence,” he said. “I intend to advocate tirelessly for what is in the best interest of the school community.”

From there, the committee

viously indicated that the project conformed with RIDE regulations.

Ambrogi said he believed that the Board of Regents and RIDE will act favorably upon the NSC’s request to make an exception for the size of both the gym and cafeteria, stating the two were appropriate in size.

“We have four small elementary schools here and in those, three of the schools have three lunch periods and one has four lunch periods,” explained Ambrogi. “It’s apparent to us that to feed 400 students lunch in one seating is foolish in terms of time alloca-

“Regulations require a 6,300 square foot gymnasium … the proposed size of the gymnasium of the Pell School … is 6,060 square feet.”

Deborah Gist moved on to the meeting’s regular agenda.

The lone action item dealt with the School Committee’s decision to authorize a submission of space allocation exception letter to the Rhode Island Department of Education.

The issue stems from a recent decision from Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist on a longfought trial between the NSC and a group of Newport parents, who claimed that the design of the new Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School featured numerous design flaws, including a gymnasium and cafeteria that were too small for the number of students who will be attending the new school.

According to Gist’s decision, “Regulations require a 6,300 square foot gymnasium … the proposed size of the gymnasium of the Pell School … is 6,060 square feet.”

The Commissioner’s decision also revealed the dimensions of the cafeteria to be 4,710 square feet. At that size, the Pell School will be required to have three lunch seatings for the school’s projected 840 students.

But according to Gist, “two lunch periods are the standard for new elementary schools. The Pell School’s proposed cafeteria size will not accommodate two-lunch periods.”

The ruling from Gist was a “puzzling conundrum” according to Ambrogi, who explained that the school department worked “hand and glove” with RIDE, who had pre-

tion for youngsters to go through the lunch line. We have always believed that Pell would have three lunches.”

With that, the committee voted to allow for the submission of the space allocation exception 7 – 0.

Truancy Update The bulk of the evening’s meeting went towards a discussion on students who are habitually truant. The conversation comes as an update to the first Truancy Summit that was held at Thompson Middle School in early September. That meeting was used a community gathering to provide input on ways to get students who are chronically absent back into the classroom.

At Tuesday night’s meeting, Ambrogi said that letters have been sent home to parents, there have been meetings with Child and Family Services to refer appropriate families to a more intensive support system, and a RIPTA bus had been reinstated for RHS. On hand to explain more of what is being done was Student Attendance Facilitator Eddie Merritt.

Merritt said that he visits every principal at the beginning of the school year to discuss how they are going to “attack truancy this year.”

With all principals on board, Merritt also said he asks all family service coordinators to be “extremely aggressive” and to not be accepting of “lame excuses” that they hear from families.

But, Merritt said, “They refuse

the help. We have these tremendous supports and services and it’s a fist-fight to get families to be accepting.”

In more than 12 years of fighting truancy in Newport schools, Merritt said he has not encountered a family who doesn’t care about education. “The problem is – they don’t want you in their business,” he said. “They’re afraid that if we’re in the house, we’ll see something else that’s going on. When I tell you that we’re there at 7 a.m. or 7 p.m. or on the weekend – whenever they can meet with us – we’ll meet with them.”

He said that of the 2,041 total students in Newport Public Schools, there are 421 students who have had more than six absences through Dec. 7.

That is a discouraging number at the halfway point in the school year, and Ambrogi and Merritt agreed that the number of chronically absent students is climbing.

“It’s daunting,” said Merritt. “Obviously, we don’t give up on anybody, but we’ve been trying to focus more on the elementary schools. If we focus on them now, it will hopefully become less of problem come middle school and high school.”

School Committee member Charles Shoemaker asked Merritt if he believes some of the students are afraid to come to school because they are being bullied.

Merritt said, “Oh yeah. I’d venture to say that 3 – 4 percent of families use bullying as an excuse or reason for not going to school.”

If that is the case, of the current 421 truant students, roughly 16 students do not attend school do to fear of bullying.

At the elementary level, the highest level of truant students is the kindergarten class of CranstonCalvert, followed by the second grade classes of both CranstonCalvert and Sullivan.

Members of the School Committee pointed out that in those cases, it is the parents who are to blame for not getting their children to school.

NSC Chairman Patrick Kelley closed the discussion on the issue, saying, “From an educational perspective, [truancy] is the biggest problem we have.”

Committee members are expected to continue to follow up on the discussion over the coming months.

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CITY MANAGER CONTINUED FROM PG. 3 main challenges surrounded housing and planning. But before she dives in, Howington acknowledged that there will have to be an introductory phase.

“A city manager isn’t an expert in all areas,” she said. “A city manager’s value is being able to know where to get the expertise when it’s needed.”

“One of the things I do do a lot of that kind of gets staff annoyed sometimes, is I ask a lot of questions,” she added. And while “It’s easy for staff to feel like I’m challenging them, I’m really trying to get them to think.”

To that end, Howington said she believes “communication is the biggest thing.”

As for her relationship with the City Council, she stressed the importance of having councilors “individually and collectively feel like they have access to the city manager, to feel that there’s transparency, and to feel that they’re getting the same information is important to that relationship.”

Likewise, she said, it’s also the city manager’s job to rein in coun-

cil members who may overstep their bounds in dealing with city staff.

As Mayor Stephen C. Waluk observed, “It’s an imperfect process because you still have seven duly elected individuals who on some matters might have seven different opinions and it’s a challenge for the manager to try to synthesize those to a certain degree...but it’s incumbent on the council to be clear about what’s important to us, what’s our priorities and then for the manager to go and implement those policies.”

“We look forward to Jane’s arrival and getting more into strategic planning so that she can get a better feel of what we want. Jane was offered the job and hired because we’re confident that she has both the experience in all these different locations, and more importantly, the skill set, to come to Newport to be able to work with the big challenges that we have.”

Howington was hired following an exhaustive search that began shortly after Lavallee announced

his retirement. In September, councilors appointed a seven-member screening committee to sort through the 119 applications that had been received from across the country. Following their review, that committee provided the council with a list of qualified candidates in early October. The council interviewed six of those candidates, and following a second round of interviews, made the decision in late October to offer the position to Howington.

Howington holds a bachelor’s degree in Arts and Environmental Studies from Ramapo College of New Jersey, a master’s degree in public administration from Miami University of Ohio, and a master’s in urban and regional planning from Texas A&M University.

She is married to her husband, John, with whom she has one son, Josh. They plan to live in Newport.

“We’re going to be sad to leave the mountains,” Howington said in closing, “but we’re trading the mountains for a great area.”

Newport Council Naval for International Community Briefs Visitors The Newport Council for International Visitors (NCIV) recently elected officers for the 2011-2012 year.

Gail Minoff-Keck will be at the helm as president, with Jill Kassis as vice president, Bob Sleiertin as executive secretary, and Conrad Donahue as treasurer.

The new slate of officers is expanding the scope of programs, activities and services to the local international community. Increased emphasis will be placed on international visitors to the greater Newport area and on students whose focus is international studies.

All area residents with an interest in international issues are invited to join the NCIV. The 2012 Great Decisions Series, conducted by NCIV and co-sponsored by the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University, will begin mid March. For upcoming events, activities and announcements, visit www.Newportciv.org. For membership information, contact Bob Sleiertin 847-5196 or Gail Minoff-Keck 560-0350

SENE-MOAA Lunch Meeting The Southern New England Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will hold its Dec. Luncheon and Meeting on Friday, Dec. 16 at the Officer’s Club, Naval Station. Social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be at noon. Cost is $20 per person. Bring an unwrapped toy for toys for tots and used cell phones for soldiers.

A Marine Corps. representative will be the special guest to pick up the toys. To make reservations mail a check payable to SENE/MOAA with entree selection of prime rib or baked chicken stuffed with crab.

Send to Col. Bob Onosfo, USA, Ret., P.O. Box 15, Wakefield, RI 02880 or call 783-0498.

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Glenn Skrynecki of Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company; Donald O. Ross, Chairman of the Board, The Preservation Society; and Lee DiPietro, National Trust Insurance Services, present Newport Fire Chief Peter Connerton with the $10,000 check at The Breakers.

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Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company recently presented a check to the Newport Fire Department for $10,000 to upgrade its water rescue equipment. The gift is part of a national program of funding essential needs for firefighters. The Preservation Society of Newport County and National Trust Insurance Services aided in identifying the need.

The Preservation Society congratulates its partners, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company and National Trust Insurance Services, for their outstanding corporate citizenship.

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT), announced that the college is offering a tuition freeze to all indivuduals who enroll in a degree program by Dec. 31, 2011.

Each degree program consists of at least two academic years.

NEIT offers more than 30 Associate in Science and Bachelor of Science degree programs at its three Rhode Island campuses. Those Individuals who enroll in any one of New England Tech’s associate or bachelor degree programs and remains continuously enrolled in their chosen program until graduation will have their tuition fixed or frozen for their entire course of study at NEIT. For more information on the tuition freeze package as well as the many degree programs offered at New England Tech, call the Admissions Office at 1-800736-7744, ext. 3357 or visit www. neit.edu.

NAVSTA Welcomes New Commanding Officer

In a change of command ceremony held Friday, Dec. 9, Capt Douglas W. Mikatarian assumed command of Naval Station Newport, relieving Capt.

Joseph P. Voboril, who retired after 25 years of service. Capt.

Mikatarian served most recently as Chief of Staff of Carrier Strike Group 12. Welcome to Newport!

NHCNE Holiday Hours Naval Health Clinic New England Newport will have regular hours of operation on Saturdays Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the laboratory, radiology and pharmacy open 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The clinic will be closed on Mondays Dec. 26 and Jan. 2, which are federal holidays.

Red Cross Seeks NHCNE Volunteers How would you like to be an American Red Cross volunteer at Naval Health Clinic New England (NHCNE)? The clinic is collaborating with the Providence chapter of the American Red Cross and they are looking for volunteers to work in the administrative and clinical areas of the facility. Potential volunteers need to register for an orientation, complete necessary paperwork, and schedule an interview with the director of volunteer services.

For more information, please contact Jason Campagnone at campagnonej@riredcross.org or 831-7700 ext. 101.

Vet on base The U.S. Army Veterinary Treatment Facility, 1255 Whipple Street, will offer a one day clinic on Friday, Dec. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No appointment is needed and authorized personnel may bring their pets for treatment. Payment by cash and checks only. Call 841-3994 for more information.

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WELLNESS

Coping with the Age of Anxiety

By Shawna E.M. Snyder How does stress manifest for you? Are you a chronic worrier or do you experience fleeting moments of anxiety? How you answer may make a significant difference in your overall health.

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you live, we are all faced with stress. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. affecting about 18% (roughly 40 million) of the population. The daily pressures of life nuanced with stressors of various degrees have us trying desperately to cope with our inner angst while we do our best to put on a happy face, when really we would like to scream, cry or just completely disconnect. The holiday season tends to increase stress for most of us as we endure the shopping frenzy, rummage through the basement for decorations, and anticipate family reunions. Stress and anxiety have a vice-like grip on some, but others look as though they are completely unaffected as they gleefully sing carols and fasten another beautifully-sculpted bow on that present they bought on sale months ago.

Why is this? The answer is how we respond to stress. According to Dr. Andrea Chait, Professor of Psychology at Salve Regina University, “Stress can be harmful but it can also be beneficial. Stress motivates! Stressful events may force an individual to conquer adversity, acquire new skills, and make life changes. Overcoming stress may lead to an increase in self-concept and coping abilities.�

Stress and anxiety, in and of themselves, are not bad; however, our response to stressful situations is what causes us to panic and leads to all sorts of health-related problems.

Recently, the New York Times magazine featured a comprehensive article about the reasons for stress and anxiety and why they must be an inherent part of our nature. The article explains that limited states of stress actually enhance our performance, giving us that extra edge to compete or and to survive. The body physically reacts to stressful moments by releasing hormones such as epinephrine (adrenalin) that causes us to become more mentally acute and physically faster. However, our mind, body and spirit are not meant to live in chronic states of stress, and herein lies the problem.

Stress in small doses has its advantages but frequent and lingering states of anxiety, lead to exhaustion and have been linked to heart attacks, strokes, auto-immune disorders, obesity and infertility.

Stressed Out! Continuous states of excess stress hormones have far-reaching effects on the body. Stress interferes on the cellular level by damaging DNA and accelerating cellular aging. Stress hormones constrict blood vessels, causing blood pressure to rise. An increase in stress hormones can affect our appetite and metabolism of food, leading to obesity. Our digestion slows, which may also lead to indigestion. When we’re consumed by worry, our mood is fixed on negative thoughts, possibly perpetuating further negativity. When our immune system is compromised, due to stress, our body shifts gears and produces less pathogen-fighting antibodies. And lastly (as if that wasn’t enough) our sensitivity to pain increases.

Cool, Calm and Collected Anxiety gets in the way when we feel that we have no control over a situation or its outcome. When this overwhelming sense of panic strikes, it doesn’t help or solve the problem when we fret over potential disasters and repercussions of a particular scenario. Ultimately, it clouds our judgment and makes us temperamental, sleep-deprived and sick. A more productive attitude would be to adhere to a set of positive coping skills, like those recommended by Dr. Chait, which cultivate a sense of well being promoting a feeling of self control and command over how we interpret and respond to a stressful situation.

It’s in our best interest to shift our perception of self-care from a point of luxury to a unique health insurance policy. So, go ahead and make that appointment for a massage, take a yoga or exercise class, and reset your priorities to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Staying cool Dr. Chait’s Coping Skills Recommendations: n  Be optimistic! A positive attitude goes a long way. Studies have shown that people deal more effectively with stress when they are optimistic. n  Enjoy your friends! Having a support system is critical. Expressing your emotions and talking about life’s challenges can help one cope. Research has shown that friends are good for your physical and mental health. n  Use humor! Studies have shown that humor helps people cope and reduces the impact of stress. n  Learn to relax! n  Exercise!

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Laughter boosts the immune system. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease.

Laughter triggers the release of endorphins. It eases anxiety and fear, relieves stress and improves mood.

Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

Laughter protects the heart. Laughter improves the function of blood vessels and increases blood flow, which can help protect you against a heart attack and other cardiovascular problems.

Laughter is contagious, strengthens bonds by attracting others to us. Moreover, laughter diffuses conflict and promotes bonding (especially appropriate while we gear up for the holidays).

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The Redwood Library and Athenaeum has named a new executive director to replace interim director Ken Brockway, who has served in that capacity for a year and a half.

The new director, Jennifer Tuleja, is not a new face in the Newport area, having been Director of Library Services and Archives at St. George’s School in Middletown for four years and having served on the Library Committee of the Redwood for several years also.

In her St. George’s position, Tuleja was a major fundraiser for the school’s new addition and the renovation of the library. Her position at Redwood is effective June 1, 2012, but she will work there part time beginning immediately.

Lisa Lewis, who chaired the Redwood’s search committee, said of Tuleja, “Jennifer is an experienced librarian, archivist, educator and fundraiser, who is steeped in New England history and has the enthusiastic support of the Redwood staff. She knows the Redwood well

and brings to it leadership endowed with intelligence, enthusiasm, and vision. We are very excited to have found Jen in our own backyard and look forward to working with her in the years ahead.�

Equally happy with the selection of Tuleja to replace him is Ken Brockway, who said that although he has had “a wonderful experience� as interim head of the Redwood, he always intended to return to his retirement in Portsmouth. What he will miss, he said, is “the people here – the very involved, very supportive board, and the staff – as well as the opportunity I’ve had to learn so much about Newport’s history.�

Prior to filling the position at Redwood, Brockway also served as an interim director at the Newport Historical Society. Before that, he had a long career in Newport and in New York City as director of YMCAs. It was his expertise in managing nonprofits that led to his being tapped in the spring of 2010 to temporarily fill the director position at the Redwood.

“Once you have managed staff, budgets and boards, you can bring that experience anywhere with you,� Brockway said, adding that of all of the places he has worked, the Redwood has “the most tremendous board – very involved, very supportive.�

While he has no plans to emerge from retirement anytime soon, he doesn’t rule it out: “I enjoy new opportunities. I am a ‘nonprofit’ person. I’ve never worked in a for-profit position. To me, nonprofits like the Y and the libraries are important because they are incredible safety nets for the community.�

The Redwood, he said, is an invaluable resource to the Newport community, in part because “it has one foot in history and one foot in the future. On the one hand, we are looking into adding e-books, and at the same time, we remain a repository for so many historic books and documents, not to mention all of the museum-quality furniture and paintings – and the building itself, which is an architectural treasure.�

Newport’s Old Quarter, a vibrant historic neighborhood where 18th and 19th century buildings continue to be used as homes, places of worship, restaurants and shops, as they have been for three centuries. It encompasses six non-profit organizations: International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum at the Newport Casino, Newport Art Museum, The Newport Historical Society, Newport Restoration Foundation, The Redwood Library & Athenaeum, Touro Synagogue & Loeb Visitor Center, and the Whitehorne House. Learn more on TheOldQuarter.org

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MAINSHEET Govenor’s Ball Success for Scholarship For the past 35 years, Salve Regina University’s Ochre Court has been the backdrop for the annual Governor’s Ball, an event that has raised nearly $5 milion for student scholarships and has become a well-known holiday tradition. This year the black-tie gala, held on Dec. 3, was attended by Governor Lincoln Chaffee, local business leaders, alumni, parents and friends.

Unable to attend themselves, Salve Regina Trustee David Nelson and his wife Gale, made a donation to reserve a table at the ball, and extended an invitation to local military personnel who have recently returned from tours of duty in Iraq to be seated at their table. The spirit of the holiday season was alive and well, making the 35th Governor’s Ball, the school’s largest scholarship fundraiser, one of the most successful endeavors yet.

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Wrap Up These Gifts for Lovers of Movies and Books As I sit in front of my computer, thanking my lucky stars that I have enough good sense to stay away from crowded stores, my thoughts run to something so familiar that it even shows up in my dreams— film. What would a fellow film devotee like as a holiday gift? My list is endless, but here’s a start.

DVDs pop to mind immediately. For grown-ups, look for movies around a decade old, or those with limited release. (I’ll get to the youngsters later).

One of my favorite romantic comedies, “Moonstruck,” will offer many happy (and some poignant) viewings.

The 1987 film stars Cher as Loretta Castorini, a 38-year-old Brooklyn accountant who believes that she is cursed when it comes to love. Her dullard boyfriend, Johnny Cammareri (Danny Aiello) proposes before leaving for Italy where he plans a vigil at the bedside of his dying mother. He has one wish before flying off: Loretta must make a visit to Johnny’s estranged brother Ronny (Nicholas Cage) and convince him to attend the wedding.

When Loretta tumbles into Ronny’s bed, the sparks that never ignited with Johnny strike like thunderbolts. Nominated for six Academy Awards, “Moonstruck” won three:

“Best Actress” Cher; “Best Supporting Actress” Olympia Dukakis and “Best Original Screenplay” John Patrick Shanley.

Shanley’s dialogue sparkles, and one line, in particular, always catches my breath. Ronny tells Loretta that humans are not perfect. Nor is love. “The snowflakes are perfect. The stars are perfect…We are here to ruin ourselves and to break our hearts and love the wrong people…”

Bibliophile-cinephiles (yes, there can be a dual addiction) will enjoy “The Jane Austen Book Club,” a 2007 film adapted from the 2004 novel of the same title. Six members of a book club dedicated to Jane Austen’s six novels find themselves dealing with issues parallel to those of each book.

The cast features Maria Bello, Emily Blunt, Kathy Baker, Amy Brenneman, Hugh Dancy, Jimmy Smits and Lynn Redgrave. The DVD includes a bonus feature in which screenwriter/director Robin Swicord explains how each of the book club members is based on a character in one of Austen’s novels. As the film had limited release, chances are high that your film fan may not have seen it.

Baseball season is over, but fans

of the game may like one of the ultimate baseball flicks, “The Natural” (1984), based on the 1952 novel by Bernard Malamud, which offers a great read (and gift), as well. Robert Redford stars as Roy Hobbs, who has carved a bat named Wonderboy from the tree under which his father was felled by a fatal heart attack and that is later struck by lightning. Many of the baseball scenes were shot in Buffalo, NY at the War Memorial Stadium, which was demolished a few years after the film’s release. Buffalo’s stadium stands in for Wrigley Field in a pivotal scene.

“The Natural” features Robert Duvall, Glenn Close, Kim Basinger and Barbara Hershey, and the cinematography capitalizes on the lightning motif with beautifully atmospheric and dramatically lit scenes.

The independent film “Little Miss Sunshine” centers on a dysfunctional family from Albuquerque, New Mexico and their hilarious road trip to the little girl’s beauty pageant in San Francisco. The cast features Toni Collette as an exhausted mother, Steve Carell as her gay brother, Greg Kinnear as her husband, a man with dreams of a career as a motivational speaker, Abigail Breslin as Olive Hoover, and Alan Arkin as a foul-mouthed grandfather. A

sunny yellow Volkswagen mini-bus takes on the significance of a character in this madcap comedy of errors.

What about the little tykes on your list? Parents have become increasingly aware of the kind of fare their children watch, so a safe bet for children as young as five is “Toy Story,” a fun animated adventure featuring the voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn and Annie Potts. The 1995 film was the first feature film from Disney’s Pixar and the first feature film to be shot entirely with CGI effects. The plot posits a group of toys that come to life when no humans are around to see them. At 81-minutes, this offers enough fun for a young attention span.

But film aficionados do not live by movies alone.

Books on the movies and on stars of the silver screen get high marks, as well.

“Good Stuff, A Reminiscence of My Father, Cary Grant,” by Jennifer Grant, is available in both hardcover and Kindle editions. Grant’s only child writes fondly of the star who gave up acting to raise her.

He coined the phrase “good stuff’ to convey happiness. The book in-

cludes photos, letters, notes and anecdotes that only a daughter could tell. Available in both hardcover ($24.95) or as a Kindle download ($12.99).

“Hollywood Hellraisers: The Wild Lives and Fast Times of Marlon Brando, Dennis Hopper, Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson” relates sensational tales in style that’s more tabloid than scholarly. Author Robert Sellers previously penned “Hellraisers: The Life and Inebriated Times of Richard Burton, Peter O’Toole, Richard Harris and Oliver Reed.” The 336-page hardcover print costs $24.95, while the Kindle edition is $9.99.

“Judy Garland: The Golden Years” is hard to find, but Amazon has used copies of the hardcover for sale from $99.41, and the paperback edition from $33.90. Author Rita E. Piro’s book includes an introduction by Margaret O’Brien, who worked with Garland on “Meet Me in St. Louis.” The book’s focus is on Garland’s early life and MGM career.

The book is not currently available on Kindle.

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tic as they nursed their patient. As the years passed the damaged tree recovered and grew new limbs. In December 2010 the tree, still bearing its scars, was planted in a place of honor, at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. It is now known as the 9/11 Survivor Tree, and is a symbol to those who survived that dreadful day. It has also become a tree of solace to those who remember the lost.

Told from the viewpoint of the tree, this is a tale of faith, hope, and healing in the face of incredible tragedy. It is a love story that will warm the heart and feed the soul of any Scrooge or Grinch.

Author Cheryl Somers Aubin, wife of native Newporter and Rogers Alumni, Stephen Aubin, weaves an inspirational and hopeful story that will delight readers of all ages.

Beautifully illustrated by Sheila Harrington’s watercolors, this book is a treasure that will be a welcome

addition to any home library.

All profits from the sales of this book go to charity. It is only available online at Barnes & Noble.com or Amazon.com. The listed price is $10.75 per copy. Listed as a juvenile book, it is also suitable for adults.

For more about the book and the author, go to Amazon.com, search for title “The Survivor Tree Inspired by a True Story”. There is a link under Aubin’s name to view a news video and interview Aubin gave to a reporter in the Washington, D.C. area, or go to www.cherylaubin. com.

For more information on the tree itself Google: “9/ll Survivor Tree” for articles about this beloved symbol of hope and perserverance.

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It was unknown if the damaged tree would survive, but the nursery workers and the city workers did everything they could to improve its odds. The following spring of 2002, the pear tree sprouted buds, and the workers were more optimis-

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COUNCIL CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 unimpressed. Gigi Tollefson, a Newport native who lives in Middletown has been among the plan’s most vocal opponents. She asked the council to reconsider the project and “go back to square one.�

Newport resident Ed Paul spoke from the ADA accessible room at the Newport Police Station.

He told councilors that Lin’s design ignores the topography of the site and urged the council to “do their due dillegence� and have the

design and the process by which the council arrived at their vote.

Like others before him, he asked that the council delay a final vote until questions such as the financing of a long-term maintenance endowment are answered.

Several other speakers also urged a delay, citing a desire to further review Lin’s plans or even to open up the project to an international design competition.

Newport resident Ben Riggs sug-

Mayor Stephen C. Waluk thanked all those who have become engaged and participated in the public process, and urged residents to take an interest in other issues affecting the city. In fact, he said the final design is much improved because of the public process. site surveyed, going so far as to offer to pay for half the cost.

Not doing so, Paul said, would result in “a muddy quagmire.�

Lynne Brier also spoke out against the plan. “abandoned foundations do not evoke happy reactions, she said.

Rather, they reflect unknown tragedies.

Why would we “They are unpleasant reminders; they are unfinished business.�

Further, she said, “Engagement with the past surrounds us in Newport.� Creating “inauthentic� stone foundations Donald Tofias, meanwhile, labeled the design as short sighted, and asked that the matter be put off until after the first of the year.

Jodi Sullivan, the executive director of the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, threw her support behind the project, as did noted preservationist and architectural historian Ronald Onorato, who described the design as a “gentle reminder� of the city’s past.

Newport Art Museum executive director Elizabeth Goddard spoke outside of her official capacity, but nonetheless said that the project will improve the beauty of Queen Anne Square.

New porter Michael Walsh also enthusiastically endorsed Lin’s design, urging the city to embrace and adapt to change.

That was a point echoed by Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors Bureau CEO Evan Smith, who said that it’s vital to the city’s tourism industry to “refresh and reinvigorate� itself.

Laurence Cutler, however, remained in disagreement.

The founder of the National Museum of American Illustration spoke out vociferously against Lin’s

gested that the real problem with the project has been the process and asked the council for once to “pass the buck� and put out a formal survey so that the city can received direct feedback from residents.

Council members, however, seemed comfortable with the plan.

After a motion by Councilor Charles Y. Ducan to continue the matter until after the new year failed to win a second, the council took a vote to approve the project.

Mayor Stephen C. Waluk thanked all those who have become engaged and participated in the public process, and urged residents to take an interest in other issues affecting the city.

In fact, he said the final design is much improved because of the public process. He concluded with a prediction: “A year from now,� he said, “Queen Anne Square will no longer be a place people walk through, it will be a place people walk to.�

Councilor Henry F. Winthrop echoed the mayor, reflecting that he believes the process has worked. “There’s been honest and heartfelt discussions on both sides,� Winthrop said. But in the end, he said that he believes the project is in the interest of the greater good of the community.

The majority agreed, with First Ward Councilor Charles Y. Duncan offering the lone nay vote, quipping that “The city of Troy would have been better off if they hadn’t accepted that horse.�

Councilor Naomi Neville, an architect by trade, said that she believes the design represents a “generous gift� that will be both an economic boon to local businesses, and a positive evolution in the park’s life.

Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin agreed, noting that the plan has “potentiality� and has changed for the better since it was first presented in May. With that, the project was approved, with a completion date set for June 12, 2012.

Among the changes to the final design include widening of the sidewalk on Thames Street, the installation of four benches scattered throughout the park under shade treesals, and the reduction of the size and number of controversial ghost foundations that are meant to evoke a sense of Newport’s colonial past.

Also proposed for the park: Free wireless Internet, chess boards carved in stone, improved lighting, and closed circuit television cameras.

In addition, the number of trees in the park would be increased from 33 to almost 50, and those that can be saved will be relocated, not torn down.

In all, the foundations are expected to take up 4.2 percent of the park’s usable area of just over 1 acre, and when completed will increase open space from 42,000 square feet to just under 45,000 square feet.

As for the foundations, they are rooted in the past; replicating colonial buildings which were present on 19th century maps, but did not survive into the 20th century.

Inside the foundations, bluestone has been chosen as a floor material, and all will be ADA accessible.

One will feature a chimney feature, but it will not be functional.

Further, the agreement will also provide for the clean up any environmental issues related to soil contamination left over from the former Egan’s Laundry; with the Doris Duke Memorial Foundation responsible for up to $175,000; and the NRF responsible for 55 percent of the remaining burden.

So far, according to Roos, the DDMF has raised $3.68 million so far, with 2/3 exclusively for the park. And because the original concept was larger in scope, there is expected to be ample funding for maintaining the area.

In other business, councilors formally voted to approve the financing of an $85 million upgrade to the city’s drinking water treatment plant; approved a threeyear $135,000 contract to Jane Howington to become the city’s next city manager; established an economic development working group; and honored Edward F. Lavallee for his 33 years of service to the city, including the last six as city manager.

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Christmas with the Whitehornes, Samuel Whitehorne House, 416 Thames St., tours offered 10 a.m.

- 3 p.m. Glimpse the simple Christmas festivities of the early 1800s in a Federal-style Newport home.

Meet the two Whitehorne daughters and learn about the history of the holiday and why some less tolerant colonies outlawed holiday celebrations. Sample one of Mrs. Whitehorne’s desserts and take away a booklet of authentic colonial recipes. $5 per person, children under 5 free. 846-4152.

Children’s Christmas Story Hour, 4-5p.m., Good Shepherd Gift Shop, 164 Broadway, with storyteller Madeline P. Nugent. Limited to 25 children, advance registration required. Suitable for ages 4-10 and parents are welcome to stay.

Admission is a donation to the Woman to Woman Support Network. 849-5421, www.goodshepherdgiftshop.com.

Friday, December 16 Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, departing from the Brick Market Museum & Shop, 127 Thames St., 4:30 p.m. Discover the authentic history of Newport holiday traditions on a lantern-lit stroll through the streets of downtown Newport. $12 adults, $10 NHS members and children. Reservations recommended. Weather permitting. 841-8770.

UnDecked Halls: Behind the Scenes at Doris Duke’s Mansion in Winter, 680 Bellevue Ave., tours offered 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (last tour departs at 2:30) Enjoy an authentic view inside heiress Doris Duke’s Newport mansion in the winter. Experience the quiet house, decorated staff wing, hear about Miss Duke’s tropical holiday spent in Hawaii, and learn how Rough Point’s winter caretaking traditions have remained the same for the past half century. The tour is of the first floor of the house and refreshments are served. $10 adults, $8 children under 12 yrs. Tickets sold at the door. 847-8344.

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Boxing Day at the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House: 1760, 11:30 a.m., tour departs from the Museum at the Brick Market, 127 Thames St. Hear the unique history of this house and learn how 18th century residents survived the winter. Admission $15 per person, $10 for NHS members. Reservations required. 841-8770.

Kids Cookie Decorating Party, The Hyatt Regency Newport Hotel & Spa, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Children are invited to decorate cookies, race in a snowball relay and pin clothes on a giant gingerbread. Bring an unwrapped toy to benefit the Girls and Boys Club of Newport Co. or make a monetary donation to Give Kids the World. 851-1234.

Christmas In “Sign,� sponsored by the James L. Maher Center, 4 p.m., Stanford White Casino Theatre at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, 9 Freebody St. Christmas songs performed in black light and in sign language. Admission $6 adults, children $4. 846-0340, www.mahercenter.org.

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Santa Sightings Dec. 17

Ho Ho Ho “Hoppy Holidays�

Noon - 5 p.m., “Storm� Santa at Newport Storm Brewery, admisssion $10 for adults.

Santa at Michael Hayes for Kids 2 - 4 p.m., Santa will be ready to listen to wish lists and have his photo taken.

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Santa and the Middletown Fire Department was sighted giving out candy canes to children Friday, Dec. 9.

Santa at The Elms Noon - 3 p.m., one of the last scheduled visits in Newport, Santa will hear little ones’ requests from their wish list, refreshments will be served, regular tour admission applies.

American Girl Christmas, 2 p.m., Edward King Senior Center. Crafts, refreshments, doll fashion stroll and special gift. Admission limited due to space capacity. $10 per child. 845-5800. Sponsored

by Newport Recreation Dept and Edward King Sr. Center. Advanced reservations required. 845-5800.

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Holiday Dance Concert, 3p.m., Stanford White Casino Theatre at Tennis Hall of Fame, 9 Freebody St. Rhode Island’s ballet theatre performing dances from selections from Nutcracker, Babes in Toyland and other favorites. Suitable for ages 3 to 100. Admission $25.

847-5301.

Messiah & Carol Sing: “The Christmas Story�, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Church, Spring and Dearborn Sts. Swanhurst Chorus will feature much of the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah and the telling of the Christmas Story. Bring your own score and sing along. Wassail Bowl reception following. Admission $10, $5 for children 12 and under, and $25 maximum per family. 682-1630, www.Swanhurst.org.

“Christmas On Historic Hill,�

Service of Lessons and Carols, 4 p.m., Trinity Church, Queen Anne Square. A candlelight service featuring the musicians of Trinity Church. Free will offering. 8460660. www.trinitynewport.org

Murder at the Museum – “The Art of the Masquerade,� 7-8:30 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave. An evening of masquerade and murder set in 1916. Familyfriendly, interactive murder mystery with the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. Costumes welcome, not required. Reservations required.

Tickets $15 museum members, $20 non-member adults. $8 museum member youth, $13 nonmember youth. 848-8200, www.

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Handbell and Choral Concert, 7 p.m., First Presbyterian Church of Newport, Broadway and Everett Sts. Carols, special music and small ensembles. Free. 847-1749.

Monday, December 19 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel.

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Christmas with the Whitehornes, 10-3 p.m. See Dec. 10 for details.

Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel.

Visit with Santa Claus at The Elms, noon – 3 p.m., Bellevue Ave. The jolly old elf will visit with children and hear their Christmas wish list.

Refreshments. Regular daytime admission. 847-1000, www.newportmansions.org.

Wednesday, December 21 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel.

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Thursday, December 22 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel.

The Working Waterfront Walking Tour, 11 a.m., departs from the NRF Museum Store, 415 Thames St. Walk in the footsteps of the women and men – sailors, merchants, immigrants – who once lived and worked in the Lower Thames neighborhood on a tour that engages the senses. $12 per person, reservations suggested. 846-0813.

Holiday Magic Show at the Newport Public Library, 3:30 p.m., for ages 4 years old and older. Magician Todd Migliacci will perform.

Free. 847-8720, x204.

Friday, December 23 Discover Newport in Costume, 11 a.m., departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street. Follow a guide in 18th century costume on a walking tour of Newport’s colonial streets. Learn about the city’s remarkable history and its role during the American Revolution. $12 per person, $10 for NHS members. Reservations recommended for this hour-long tour. 841-8770.

Holiday Lantern Tours of Historic Newport, 4:30 p.m. See Dec. 9 for details.

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At Senesco Marine, one of the Northeast’s premier shipyards for new construction and vessel repair, the non-profit organization Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) will continue building the 196-foot (sparred length) steel-hulled ship. “Up until now we’ve been mostly laying groundwork,� said OHPRI Construction Supervisor Rick Williams. “This whole year has been devoted to welding, repairs and inspections, but now we are entering the real building stage. Senesco is where all the major construction will be taking place.� Williams explained that this includes the fabrication of fuel and wing tanks; installation of the lower deck as well as machinery, engines, and generators; fabrication of the new topsides, weather deck, bulwarks and transom; and the stepping of the ship’s three masts.

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When not performing educational objectives offshore, the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry will be prominently displayed and available to the public in Newport and in other Rhode Island and New England ports to help promote tourism and generate new business.

Celtic Christmas Extravaganza The Boston String Quartet, a high-energy string ensemble, will perform Dec. 18, 2 p.m., at the Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown.

The group takes a daring approach to music entertainment by pushing the envelop with their unconventional emphasis on rhythm and beats. They will be joined by a full chorus and award-winningCeltic vocalist, Pan Morigan, known for her wide-ranging voice and stage presence at theaters, churches, and museums through the Northeast.

A thrilling concert of soaring Irish melodies, insistent Scottish rhythmic patterns, and a uniquely Celtic flavor with an entrancing underlying storyline.

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Fort Adams’ massive walls made a perfect backdrop for 100 festively decorated and lit Christmas trees at the first annual Festival of Lights, held Saturday, Dec. 10. Some 1,500 people attended the event, voting for their favorite trees in four categories: Traditional, Nautical, Imaginative, and Themed.

(Photo by Kathryn Whitney Lucy)

Festival of Lights Illuminates Fort Adams Historic Fort Adams was the backdrop for a first-ever “Christmas in Newport� event, the Festival of Lights, on Saturday, Dec. 10.

More than 1,500 people turned out throughout the day, voting for their favorite from amont 100 decorated trees in four categories: Traditional (the winner was Middletown High School Class of 2015); Themed (winner, Home Depot, Middletown); Nautical (winner, Capital Realty, Newport); and Imaginative (East Bay Martial Arts, Portsmouth).

After the lights on all of the trees were switched off for a period of a few minutes, the switch was pulled to relight them all at once for the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m.

The moment was “magical,� according to Mea Simanski of the Maher Center.

Cash prizes of $250 were then presented to the creators of the winning trees.

Key sponsor for the Festival was Island Dental Health; co-sponsors included Viking Tours of Newport, the Newport & Bristol County Convention & Visitors Bureau; Russell Morin Fine Catering; and Newport This Week.

The other organizations that participated in the Tree Decorating Contest included the Aquidneck Rider 4 – H Club; Boys & Girls Club of Newport County; CCRI; CranstonArc; Fort Adams Trust; Ancient Order of Hibernians, Newport; Island Dental Health; James L. Maher Center; Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd; Kiwanis Club of Newport; Knights of Columbus; Middletown High School Classes of 2012, 2013 & 2014; National Honor Society; Newport County Chamber of Commerce; NewportFed; Newport Gulls; Newport Hardware; Newport Restoration Foundation; Newport Tent Company; Newport Wine Cellar & le petit gourmet; Olympic Physical Therapy; One Pelham East,

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(Photo by Kathryn Whitney Lucy) Studio 3; Panera Bread & Catering; Portsmouth Abbey School; Potter & Co.; Provencal Bakery & CafÊ; Prudential Prime Properties of Middletown; Rogers High School; Roger Williams University; Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation; Rotary Club of Newport; Sail Newport; Sig’s Place; St. George’s School; St. Michael’s Country Day School; Salve Regina University; US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; Video & Vision Multimedia Productions; Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties.

Some of the participating organizations chose to donate their tree and decorations to Child & Family Services, which distributed these trees to families in need.

Viking Tours of Newport provided free trolley transportation from the Visitor Center to the Fort throughout the event. According to organizer Laurie Labrecque, “A lot of attendees took advantage of the free trolley, especially during the later afternoon and early evening hours.� Russell Morin Fine Catering served French meat pies

to chase off winter’s chill. Various local bakeries donated pastries, and Custom House Coffee in Middletown and Portsmouth donated freshly ground coffee. Blount Fine Foods donated soups, which were served by students from the Rogers High Culinary Arts School.

Other supporters whose generous donations and assistance were instrumental in making this event a success include: Ancient Order of Hibernians; Bird’s Eye View Helicopters; the Cookie Jar; Eddie Curran; David Dittmann; Electrical Construction Specialists; Fatulli’s Gourmet Bakery & Deli; Firex; Hallman’s Septic & Portable Toilets; Cindy Killavey; Newport Tent Company; Provencal Baker; RIDEM, Division of Parks & Recreation; Stagecraft Audio; Lynne Swanson; US Postal Service; Sig’s Place; Kathryn Whitney Lucey Photography; Video & Vision Multimedia Productions.

According to Labrecque “This was a great family event that we hope to continue for many more years to come.�

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DINING OUT

Cafe Zelda Warms Up Winter CafĂŠ Zelda will be open throughout the winter. Chef Wood is planning a great menu for Christmas and New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll want to make your reservations now. The restaurant is also available for special events and private parties.

By Annette Leiderman Raisky The first winter we moved to Newport full-time, after years of commuting on weekends from New York, we went through a major snowstorm, and then it snowed some more. We actually had to dig out our car, which was a total bummer as we had always kept our car in a garage in the city. When we got over that shock, we faced an even greater one. We had cabin fever and decided one cold, starless weekday night to go downtown for dinner.

Ha! Not much was open, and the one restaurant that was had a line of people three deep waiting for tables. Then a friend told us that CafĂŠ Zelda was open. Always a great place to dine year round, it went to the top of our list for favorite winter meals.

We are not the only ones who truly love Zeldaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. For the past 25 years, co-owners Roxanne and Tom (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Calâ&#x20AC;?) Callahan have presided over one of the most popular dining experiences in Newport. Not only is CafĂŠ Zelda known to locals, but it has a tourist following that reaches across the globe. Tom tells of the time he went to a soccer match in Rome and saw a guy wearing a Zeldaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tee shirt.

It would be impossible to do a feature on CafĂŠ Zelda without mentioning John Philcox, the larger-than-life executive chef who passed away last year. Philcox had been at Zeldaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for 20 years and was a force of nature to those who knew and worked with him. Kevin Wood had been his sous chef during all that time, and he became chef in 2005. Wood, who is as unassuming as Philcox was bombastic, carries on the tradition of great cooking and stays true to many of the favorite recipes on the menu, while adding his own unique style.

Assisting him in the kitchen is sous chef Eric King.

CafĂŠ Zelda is a classic FrenchAmerican bistro with dining on two levels, separated from the boisterous bar. The dining room is beautifully appointed in an upscale nautical theme. The French side of the menu is represented by such traditional favorites as bouillabaisse and escargots a la bourguignonne. The standouts on the American side are seafood classics such as Sakonnet River oysters, steaks, and chickenfried lobster.

To say the seafood is just caught is an understatement. Local fish-

Annette Leiderman Raisky is a former New Yorker who has worked for the Food Network. In this column, sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bring her behind-the-scenes knowledge of our chefs and restaurants our to readers.

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Kevin Wood carries on a culinary tradition. (Photo by Laurie Warner) ermen come to Zeldaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back door, where there is a large scale. While their catch is being evaluated and weighed, they can be found at the bar having a beer and trading stories with the bartenders. The bar team is led by Mark St. Laurent, who has been at CafĂŠ Zelda for seven years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real source of pride to the Callahans that most of their staff has been there for many years.

Notable dinner entrees this season include the fantastic steak frites â&#x20AC;&#x201C; hangar steak, herb-crusted and wood-grilled, cafĂŠ frites and mustard butter ($24); Seared Bomster Scallops â&#x20AC;&#x201C; creamy lemon polenta, grilled asparagus, spiced port wine glaze ($26); Chicken Fried Lobster â&#x20AC;&#x201C; coleslaw, garlic mashed potatoes and lobster gravy ($35); and sublime bouillabaisse ($26). There are also lots of appetizers and small plates available. For lunch, sand-

wiches and salads abound, as well as Chef Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommended CafĂŠ Zelda Burger with Vermont cheddar cheese and frites ($10).

There is a well-thought-out wine list, featuring selections from France, Italy, Spain, California, Oregon, Washington, New Zealand, Australia and Rhode Island in a wide variety of prices â&#x20AC;&#x201C; served by the bottle or glass.

The Callahans are understandably proud of their tight-knit relationships developed over the years with their major suppliers, using only the highest quality and environmentally conscious vendors.

They have been working with Sysco Food Services for top quality meats, as well as Sid Wainer for specialty foods. Their vegetables and fruit are supplied by Allen Farms in Westport and Schartner Farms in Exeter. Bread comes from Cape Codâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pain dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Avignon.

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One-quarter cup fresh parsley 2-3 croutes (rounds of toasted French bread) per person Rouille (see below) Trim the leeks, leaving as much of the green part as possible. Split them lengthwise and wash carefully to remove the sand, and then cut them into dice. Place them in a stockpot with the olive oil, and cook gently for 5 minutes until soft but

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Sunday Brunch: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dinner: Monday, Thursday-Sunday 5 to 10 p.m.

CafĂŠ Zelda will be closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays January and February (but open on Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day).

Note: There is a value-priced dinner menu on Mondays.

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Add the minced garlic and tomatoes, and cook 5 more minutes. Add the tomato juice and bring to a simmer. Tie the fennel seeds, thyme, bay leaf, parsley and orange peel in cheese cloth and add to the soup. Add a pinch of saffron threads and the Pernod, and simmer slowly for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

If you are preparing the soup base in advance, it can be cooled and refrigerated at this point.

Bring the soup base back to a boil and carefully add the fish and shellfish, adding the thicker or longer cooking types first so everything is done at about the same time. Serve with croutes spread with rouille.

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Saturday, December 24 Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 11 a.m., departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. Hear stories of revolution, struggles for religious liberty and remarkable entrepreneurship among Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s diverse people. Reservations suggested. $12 per person, $10 NHS members. 841-8770.

Festival of Lessons & Carols for Advent, The Church of St. John the Evangelist, Washington & Willow Sts. 4 p.m. The Schola Cantorum of St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will offer a Festival of Advent Lessons & Carols.

The service is patterned after that presented at Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College, Oxford. Free-will offering. 848-2561, www.saintjohns-newport.org.

Christmas Eve service at Newport Congregational Church, Hope and Curiosity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New Life, 6 p.m. Family and children centered Christmas Eve service of Lessons and Carols, 73 Pelham St., 849-2238. www.newportcongregationalchurch.org

Sunday, December 25 Merry Christmas to All! Monday, December 26 41st Annual Christmas in Newport Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. Maps available at the Newport Visitor Information Center in mid-December. $3 per house, payable at the door of each house, different houses open each day of tour.

Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup Ave. Ride along scenic Narragansett Bay in antique railroad coaches, decorated, enclosed and heated.

Adults $7.50, Seniors $6, Children $5, First Class fare $11. 401-6246951.

Rogues & Scoundrels Walking Tour, 11 a.m., departs from Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. See where scoundrels lived, where pirates profited and where criminals were put on trial and punished. Find out why this colony was known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rogueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Island.â&#x20AC;? Reservations suggested. $12 per person, $10 NHS members. 841-8770.

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vate Homes, 4-7 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.

Thursday, December 29

The Working Waterfront Walking Tour, 11 a.m. See Dec 22 for details.

Holiday Train Rides, 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.

Friday, December 30 Giant Holiday Gingerbread House, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., open daily, Newport Marriott Hotel.

Candlelight Tour of Historic Private Homes, 4-7 p.m. See Dec. 26 for details.

Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour, 11 a.m. See Dec 24 for details.

Wednesday, December 28

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In winter, snow and ice are a given, and we can have no real outdoor garden at this time of year, so we have to visit the supermarket and use some imagination at the same time. Two things make particularly welcome gifts during the Christmas and holiday seasons: Fragrance, and goodies in cellophane bags tied with a bow. Fruits and nuts take center stage at this time of year.

The gift of fragrance at holiday time is centuries old. In the Middle Ages, spices and exotic fruits such as oranges were for only for the wealthy. The combination of cloves and oranges become the duo of choice, eventually becoming the pomander that we know today. Through the 19th century, pomanders were made as gifts for people to carry with them, as the natural aromas of the day easily overpowered the nose. A pomander was any type of ball perfumed with rose petals, fragrant herbs, or spices. Many people of that time carried â&#x20AC;&#x153;vinaigrettesâ&#x20AC;? with them for the same purpose: These were small containers worn like a locket or carried in your pocket, filled with a piece of cotton or wool that had been doused in a fragrance. If you did not have one of these, you would carry a small pomander.

For fragrance gifts, nothing is lovelier than a homemade pomander tied with a bow. The fragrance while you are making them is sensational. Citrus is the fruit of choice for this project. Lemons, limes, tangerines, and oranges are best. The larger the fruit, the more fragrant your gift! Cloves are prickly to the touch, so pre-making the holes for them is necessary. Using a size 10 or 11 knitting needle, poke holes into an orange, and then fill each hole with a whole clove, â&#x20AC;&#x153;pointyâ&#x20AC;? end in. You can also use toothpicks to make the holes, if they are round and sturdy. Do not use the flat picks, as they will break off in the orange. That is all it takes to make pomanders. However, you must cover the entire orange, lime or lemon with cloves. Pomanders take a bit of time to make, but can be made while watching your favorite movie or television program.

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two hours! Cloves are not inexpensive, though, so it is best to buy them over the Internet in bulk. Or, you can buy bags of cloves at reasonable prices at Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Middletown in their Spanish/International food aisle. You will need at least 8-10 bags for a medium-size orange. Space the cloves so that you can see a little bit of orange rind around each one.

After your orange, lemon or lime is nicely covered in cloves, let it rest for at least a day. The juice will be absorbed by the cloves. Then you have a choice to make. If you are giving the pomanders for individual gifts, tie them as you would a small box. Have a bow at the top and a bit of extra ribbon, so they can be hung on a Christmas tree or on a doorknob in a room. But be sure to select a door that is rarely used, as you do not want the cloves knocked about. If you are making a pomander for yourself, you can also roll it in ground cinnamon, then let them dry before placing them in a bowl. The spicy fragrance is so â&#x20AC;&#x153;holiday!â&#x20AC;?

There is also another use for pomanders after the holidays are over. They will dry, and the cloves will remain in the orange. You can put the pomander, with the ribbon removed, into a large pot of simmering water on a back burner in your kitchen. Your entire home will be filled with the aroma of a fresh clove and citrus pomander. Do not let the pomander simmer all day; cloves have a very strong aroma.

Let the pomander simmer for an hour before guests arrive, then turn off the burner.

For nuts, I make a special trip to Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s craft shop each winter holiday season. I buy small cellophane bags and lovely ribbon, not only for my pomanders but also to tie bags of homemade hazelnut brittle or candied hazelnuts.

This recipe is worth keeping, and the nuts are so delicious, you just might not want to share!

This is a very old French recipe for making candy-coated nuts and brittle. The nuts will glisten . You will be surprised how easy this recipe is to make. A word of caution, since you will be using boiling sugar in the recipe, it is best to let children enjoy the finished product but not participate in the process. You will also have to purchase raw hazelnuts. Stop â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Shop usually carries these, as do health food stores. Do not use pre-salted, canned nuts.

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Christmas in Newport See page14 for full schedule.

Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents John Gordon on “Fighting for MacArthur: The Navy and Marine Corps' Desperate Defense of the Philippines,” Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 841-2101.

Annual Silver Tea Enjoy traditional tea at the Edward King House. 35 King St., 1-3 p.m., 846-7426. Transportation available for members.

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“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., $2, 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.

Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, 5 p.m., free.

Family Craft Night Join the Norman Bird Sanctuary staff for a relaxing, informal craft night in the studio. Learn to make magnets, bead jewelry, and ornaments from recycled materials and natural items. Save money and the environment by making a special holiday gift for someone you love.

583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 5:30-7:30 p.m., advance reservation required, for ages 7 and up, 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org.

Holiday Dance Party East Bay Ballroom will host a dance party with ballroom, Latin and swing music at OceanCliff, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $30, cash bar, 8495678, sara@eastBayBallroom.com.

Thursday Book Discussion The Thursday Evening Book Group meets tonight to discuss, "The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein. A dog, a race car driver, a heart-wrenching but deeply funny story of family, love, loyalty, and hope...as only a dog could tell it.

Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., free and open to the public, 847-8720.

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December 16 Christmas Candlelight Tour Tour beautiful Belcourt Castle by candlelight, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846.0669, www.BelcourtCastle.org.

Mini-golf Newport Rec’s mini-golf at The Hut, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $9 adults, $7 ages 12 and under, 845-5808.

Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.

Saturday December 17

Redwood Book Group Discuss Jonathan Swift’s “Gulliver’s Travels,” parts I and IV. New members welcome. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m., 8470292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.

Gingerbread and Cocoa Storytime Enjoy seasonal stories and make a gingerbread boy or girl craft. Best for ages 4 and up. Registration is required but the program is free.

Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, Middletown, 11 a.m., 846-1573.

Redwood Annual Holiday Open House America’s oldest lending library’s public open house with tours, holiday readings for children, caroling, music, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 8470292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.

“Hoppy Holidays” Newport Storm Brewery holiday fest with samples, tours, ornament making and good cheer, 293 JT Connell Rd, 12-5 p.m., www.NewoprtStorm.com.

Seamen’s Church Open House Tour the landmark building while enjoying complimentary cider and hot cocoa, 18 Market Square, Bowen’s Wharf, 2-4 p.m., 847-4260 or visit www.SeamensNewport.org.

Redwood Poets Group Forum for poets who are currently writing and seek critique. New members are welcome. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., 847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary. org.

Free Kids Saturday Matinee Drop in for a free screening of “The Smurfs,” rated PG, at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2:30 p.m., no registration required, 8478720.

Christmas Candlelight Tour Tour beautiful Belcourt Castle by candlelight, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846.0669, www.BelcourtCastle.org.

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.

Aine Minogue Annual Winter Solstice Concert Common Fence Music hosts the Annual Winter Solstice Concert with Irish harpist and vocalist Aine Minogue and fiddler Brendan Bulger, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, hall opens at 7 p.m. for the “folk tailgate picnic,” concert 8 p.m., tickets $23, 683-5085, www.

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Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Dec. 16 for details.

Sunday December 18

Save the Bay Exploration Center Visit and learn about sea creatures, storytime, 175 Memorial Blvd., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 849-8430.

Monday December 19

Teen Time Christmas Party Weekly teen gathering at the Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 4-5:30 p.m., free, crafts, snacks, no registration required, 847-8720 x 206.

Edwards Twins Christmas Show The two brothers impersonate 100 stars in this fun holiday show, Newport Playhouse, 102 Connell Hwy, dinner 6 p.m., show 8 p.m., 848-7589, www.NewportPlayhouse.com.

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Holiday Music by Susan McLeod

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Musical Entertainment Thursday, December 15 Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing with DJ Henney, 10 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, December16 Billy Goodes–Live music Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 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–Flock of Assholes, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Big Cat Blues, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub­–Live Band, 10 p.m. ‘til closing One Pelham East–King Friday Rhino Bar–The Face Show and Spogga Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan

Saturday, December 17 Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Greenvale Vineyards–Dick Lupino, Kirk Feather, Steve Beckler, 6-10 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–Those Guys, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Rumors, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub­–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

One Pelham East–T.B.A. Rhino Bar–Get Lucky Rhumbline–Rod Luther, 6:30-10 p.m.

Sunday, December 18 Castle Hill–Dick Lupino, Jordan Nunes, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House– Jazz Piano, Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Fastnet–Irish Music Session 5-9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub– John Erikson, 9 p.m.

One Pelham East–Chopville, 6-9 p.m.; Chris Gauthier, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

The Fifth Element –Sunday Brunch with Toni Lynn Washington,11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Monday, December 19 Fastnet–”Blue Monday”, Sam Gentile,10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Tuesday, December 20 Billy Goodes–Songwriters Showcase with Bill Lewis, 9:30-12:30 p.m.

Cafe 200–”Tuesday Blues”, Dave Howard & Neal Vitullo,10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Ocean Cliff Hotel–Nutmeg and Mistletoe Holiday Concert Various artists, 7-10 p.m.

One Pelham East–Stu from Never in Vegas

Wednesday, December 21 Buskers Pub–The Ubiquitones, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 10 p.m.

One Pelham East – Chris Gauthier Rhino Bar–Rhyme Culture Sardella’s–Leland Brown, Mac Chrupcala, Tom Pasquerelli, 7-9:30 p.m.

CALENDAR Performance at Edward King House Senior Center, made possible through a grant from RISCA, 35 King Street, 1 p.m., $3 members, $5 non-members, transportation available for members, 846-7426.

Edwards Twins Christmas Show See Mon., Dec. 19 for details.

Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.

Wednesday December 21

Grand Opening Holiday Open House Public welcome to meet staff, discuss programming, inspect facilities, enjoy refreshments, Tender Care Learning Center, 38 Marcus Wheatland Blvd., 3-8 p.m., 6195858 Holiday Movie Night Drop off the kids (ages 5 and up) for “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” with Jim Carrey. String leftover popcorn for the birds and then head out for a night hike if the weather permits or stay in for crafts and games. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., 6-9 p.m., advance registration and payment required, members $15 (plus $10 for each additional child), nonmembers $20 (plus $15 for each additional child), 846-2577, www.

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p.m., members $8, non-members $10, 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org.

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December 23 Discover Newport in Costume Follow a guide in 18th century costume on a walking tour of Newport’s colonial streets. Learn about the city’s remarkable history and its role during the American Revolution. $12. Departs from the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m. Reservations suggested. 841-8770.

Christmas Candlelight Tour Tour beautiful Belcourt Castle by candlelight, 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846.0669, www.Belcourt Castle.org.

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Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.

Thursday December 22

The Working Waterfront History Walking Tour Walk in the footsteps of the sailors, merchants and immigrants who once lived and worked in the Lower Thames neighborhood. NRF Museum Store, 415 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 324-6111, www.NewportHistoryTours.org.

Holiday Magic Newport Public Library hosts magician Todd Migliacci performing magic tricks, comedy and juggling for ages 4 and up. 300 Spring St., 3:30 p.m., 847-8720 x 206.

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“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 15 for details.

Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 15 for details.

Holiday Hot Cocoa and Pajama Storytime Hot cocoa + pajamas + stories = a great storytime for everyone!

Bring the kids in their jammies for hot cocoa and holiday stories. No need to register for this free program, just stop in. For ages 3 and up. Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, Middletown, 6 p.m., 846-1573.

Owl Prowl Learn about owls and then search for them on the sanctuary. All ages, 5 and up, with the understanding that young children will need to be silent during owl calling times.

Registration and payment required in advance. Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., 6-7:30

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Newport County TV Program Highlights – December 15-21 THURSDAY – DECEMBER 15 10 a.m.: Lessons of Love 10:30 a.m.: Newport City Limits 11 a.m.: Jazz Bash 11:30 a.m.: Center Stage 12 p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 12.12 1 p.m.: Portsmouth School Committee Mtg: 12.13 5 p.m.: Grace and Truth 6 p.m.: Community Baptist Church 7 p.m.: Sugarstick Singers: An Evening of Song 8 p.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 12.14 9 p.m.: Newport School Committee Mtg: 12.13 FRIDAY – DECEMBER 16 9 a.m.: Grace and Truth 10 a.m.: Community Baptist Church 11 a.m.: Sugarstick Singers: An Evening of Song 12 p.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 12.14 1 p.m.: Newport School Committee Mtg: 12.13 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7 p.m.: RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony SATURDAY – DECEMBER 17 10 a.m.: Crossed Paths

10:30 a.m.: Newport County InFocus 11 a.m.: RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County InFocus 7 p.m.: RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony 8:30 p.m.: Middletown High School Concert SUNDAY – DECEMBER 18 10 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County InFocus 11 a.m.: RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony 12:30 p.m.: Middletown High School Concert 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County InFocus 7 p.m.: Newport City Council (Queen Anne Square): 12.7 9 p.m.: Portsmouth High School Hockey MONDAY - DECEMBER 19 11 a.m.: Newport City Council (Queen Anne Square): 12.7 1 p.m.: Portsmouth High School Hockey 5 p.m.: Richard Urban Show 5:30 p.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke

6 p.m.: Around BCC 6:30 p.m.: Kid Stuff (Potato) 7 p.m.: Nativity of Christ Puppet Pageant TUESDAY – DECEMBER 20 9 a.m.: Richard Urban Show 9:30 a.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 10 a.m.: Around BCC 10:30 a.m.: Kid Stuff (Potato) 11 a.m.: Nativity of Christ Puppet Pageant 6 p.m.: Art View (Anne Jenkins) 6:30 p.m.: The Millers (Kenny Law) 7 p.m.: It’s the Economy 7:30 p.m.: Caring For Our Community 8 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 12.19 WEDNESDAY – DECEMBER 21 10 a.m.: Art View (Anne Jenkins) 10:30 a.m.: The Millers (Kenny Law) 11 a.m.: It’s the Economy 11:30 a.m.: Caring For Our Community 12 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 12.19 6 p.m.: Lessons of Love 6:30 p.m.: Newport City Limits (Triple Threat) 7 p.m.: Jazz Bash 7:30 p.m.: Center Stage (the Belles’ Christmas)

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NATURE Who’s Counting? Bird Watchers!

By Jack Kelly December is always a great time of year for new and interesting discoveries in the natural world that surrounds us here on Aquidneck Island. One of them is the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count.

This year will mark the 102nd anniversary of this event, to be conducted on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011.

The arena of observation for our area is known as the Newport County/Westport, Mass. Circle. Circles are set in zones across North America, South America and other regions of the Western Hemisphere.

Each circle is 15 miles in diameter.

The center of our circle is pinpointed in Little Compton. This systemallows for intensive cataloging of all avian species within these circles.

At 6 a.m. on Saturday, multiple teams of amateur birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts will head out to pre-determined locations that represent the best target areas for multi-species availability. These volunteers are well prepared with decades of knowledge and practical experience in the field. They are capable of identifying species by plumage, size, flight characteristics, and behavior, as well as by ear.

They can identify using the particular species calls. It is truly amazing to watch these devoted men and women perform their tasks.

The first species that are counted across the search areas are nocturnal owls, such as Barn Owls, Great Horned owls, and Eastern Screech Owls. Pre-dawn encounters with these raptor species can lead to humorous stories. Last year my friend Mark Andersen was calling Barn Owls on Mitchell’s Lane, adjacent to the Newport National golf course, when he had a very close encounter with one of these birds of prey. A Barn Owl buzzed close to Mark’s head in the darkness while seeking the source of the calls. The silent and stealthy hunter circled Mark’s group before slipping back into the darkness. Last year’s tally

An Ash-throated flycatcher.

(Photo by Bob Weaver) produced a new record number of Great Horned Owls in our area, As the day progresses, the volunteers will log every avian species they observe and will also document habitat conditions and behaviors. Some of the sections of the island that will be monitored include Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, Norman Bird Sanctuary, St. Mary’s Pond, and other points on the eastern side of the island.

The information gathered during these surveys will be added to data gleaned from other regions in the Western hemisphere. All of this accumulated knowledge will be used by wildlife professionals and researchers to establish the number of species present and their population. The rise or decline of species populations is a critical component of the bird count. This is one of the few science regimens where the majority of scientific data is gathered by amateurs!

Recently, a rare, vagrant bird appeared at St. Columba’s Cemetery on Brown’s Lane in Middletown.

An Ash-throated Flycatcher, which is indigenous to the southwestern United States, has been sighted feeding in the northwest corner of the cemetery and the bushy areas of Burma Rd., adjacent to the cemetery’s boundary fence. First sighted

on Friday, Dec. 9 by Paul Champlin of Westport, Mass. This wonderful bird has been observed feeding on winter moths and other insects. Prior to Champlin’s sighting, there were only six recorded observations of this species in Rhode Island, with the last occurring in 2002. Normally the Ash-throated Flycatcher lives, breeds, and nests in open, dry habitats. However, in late fall this breed disperses to its wintering ground in Southeastern Texas, Mexico, and other more southern destinations. A few, that may be “directionally challenged” will turn up in the eastern states.

The Ash-throated Flycatcher is about eight and one-half inches long with a wingspan of about one foot. This small brown and palebreasted bird has a fairly long tail and when alerted, its hind crown, or head crest, will peak.

This discovery has already drawn dozens of birdwatchers to the cemetery area. They have come quietly and shown proper respect for the hallowed grounds that the visitor has chosen.

There have been other new sightings in our area, including a juvenile Bald Eagle, observed over rural sections of Middletown and St. Mary’s Pond in Portsmouth.

I will be joining one of the Audubon teams as an observer this Saturday. For early bird count results, go to Newport-now.com on Sunday, Dec. 18 for a report and pictures. For additional information or to learn more about the Audubon Society go to: ASRI.org.

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SPORTS

Rogers Boys Fall to Div. I North Kingstown 74-58 After trouncing Div. III’s Mt. Hope High School last week in their season opener, the Div. II Rogers High School Boys basketball team wasn’t as fortunate in their second game of the season. On the road, versus Div. I North Kingstown High School on Monday, Dec. 12, the Vikings dropped a 74-58 decision in another early season crossover tilt. Senior point guard Reeyon Watts, fresh off of winning MVP honors for Rogers’ victory in the D-III football super bowl, scored a team-high 18 points in the loss. Rogers begins intradivision play at Tiverton, on Friday night Dec. 16, then returns home to face Barrington on Tuesday night, Dec. 20.

- Kirby Varacalli Photos by Rob Thorn

Viking point guard Reeyon Watts, #5, shoots a corner jumper over the Skipper’s Lucas Nunez, #34.

A senior, Watts led the Vikes in scoring with 18 points.

The Vikings senior Divon Bailey, #12, gets up to block a shot attempt by Skipper center Evan Scott, #10. Bailey netted 10 points in the game.

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Rogers head coach Jim Psaras explains defensive adjustments during a time-out.

Senior Parish Perry, #30, soars past NK’s Chris Hess, #3, to finish a fast break. Perry scored 16 points in the loss.

North Kingstown’s Alex Madoian, #23, looks to stop Rogers’ Parish Perry, #30, jumper. Perry finished the game with 16 points.

Marc Washington, #15, drives past Owen Heath, #40 in the second half.

The Rogers junior finished with 7 points after surviving early foul trouble.

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SPORTS

Viking Girls’ Hot Start Sinks the EG Avengers 49-41 In a Div. II-South match up on home court on Tuesday Dec. 13, the Rogers High School girls basketball team got by East Greenwich High School by a score of 49-41. The Vikings were led by senior guard Sienna Benson’s 18 points and seven steals. The home team jumped out to an early 11-2 lead, but trailed by one point at the break, due, in large part, to first half foul trouble for the Viking’s dependable scorer, senior Nifaty Morales. Morales would foul out late in the game and finish with just seven points, but garner nine rebounds in the win. The Viking girls next host Mt. Hope High on Friday night, Dec. 16, then travel to Narragansett High on Dec, 19 for a Monday night tip off. -Kirby Varacalli

Senior Nifaty Morales, #5, skips a bounce pass to a teammate as the E.G. defense collapses around her. The Viking guard dished out four assists in the win.

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The Vikings sophomore center Brianne Morgera, #21, gains the advantage on the games opening jump ball. Morgera had a double-double in the game with 12 points and 10 boards.

Rogers senior guard Jasmine Valdes, #5, goes baseline against her East Greenwich defender.

Photos by Rob Thorn

in SPORTS ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL 12/16 7pm Rogers Tiverton 12/20 7:30pm Barrington @ Rogers GIRLS BASKETBALL 12/16 7:30pm Mt. Hope High @Rogers 12/19 7pm Rogers@ Narragansett BOYS ICE HOCKEY 12/17 6pm Portsmouth vs Rogers/Tiverton/Rocky @ St. Georges School CHEERLEADING 12/207pm TOURNAMENT @ Mt. Hope High School Competition Cheer - Injury Fund Invitational

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Sienna Benson, #1, drives to the basket on an Avenger defender in the first half. The speedy Viking senior finished with 18 points.

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Campaign to Save St. Mary’s Land Closer to Finish This week, the Aquidneck Land Trust’s (“ALT”) Campaign to Save the St. Mary’s Church Land received a major boost when the van Beuren Charitable Foundation awarded a visionary $300,000 grant to this timesensitive conservation project.

On May 25, 2011, ALT, St. Mary’s Church Portsmouth and the Trustees of the Sarah Gibbs Trust signed an Option Agreement that gives ALT until May 24, 2013 to raise over $3 million to conserve about 70 critical open space acres of the St. Mary’s Church land between East Main Road and the St. Mary’s Pond Reservoir in Portsmouth.

With the van Beuren Charitable Foundation grant award, ALT has raised $2,908,520 in grant awards and cash against the budget of $3,073,894 for the proposed 70 +/acre conservation project, leaving ALT with $165,374 to raise.

“The van Beuren Charitable Foundation has done so much to help us permanently protect Aquidneck Island’s remaining farms, forests, water resource areas, parks, scenic vistas and wildlife habitat. Their focused support of land conservation on the island has helped us build and protect a large, and interconnected, foundation of natural resources which will help sustain our island for generations to come. We cannot thank them enough,” said Ted Clement, ALT Executive Director.

The proposed approximate 70acre St. Mary’s Church conservation area is strategic from a conservation perspective. The land also falls within the St. Mary’s Pond Watershed, directly abutting the St. Mary’s Pond Reservoir area with over 1,000 ft. of frontage on the reservoir property.

ALT’s recent study of all the remaining and threatened open space parcels within Aquidneck Island’s seven primary watersheds also identified the St. Mary’s Church land as a high priority for protection. For more information, visit www.AquidneckLandTrust.org.

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