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THURSDAY, December 29, 2011
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Table of Contents CALENDAR 16 CLASSIFIEDS 22 COMMUNITY BRIEFS 4-5 CROSSWORD 18 DINING OUT MAP 13 DINING OUT 15 EDITORIAL 6 NATURE 19 POLICE LOG 4 REALTY TRANSACTIONS 7 RECENT DEATHS 22 SPORTS 21 www.Newport-Now.com Twitter.com/newportnow Facebook.com/newportnow
About to Take a Plunge Participants in last year’s New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge at Easton’s Beach were lucky that Jan. 1, 2011 was a fairly balmy day, with sunny skies and temperatures pushing up towards 60 degrees. Will this year’s plungers be as fortunate? Turn to page 2 for more about the plunge and for information about “A Wish Come True” for a young Middletown cancer patient. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)
Tender Care Offers Late-Night Day Care By Katherine Imbrie At an open house on Wednesday, Dec. 21, the Tender Care Learning Center (38 Marcus Wheatland Blvd.) welcomed the community to a facility that its Director of Administration, Veronica Bourget, describes as filling a need in Newport, while also integrating its services for children with those of other agencies in the area, such as the Martin Luther King Community Center next door. Opened in March and already expanding its menu of services rapidly, Tender Care serves the day care and pre-school needs of children from age 18 months to 5 years old, says Bourget, who joined the staff in October. What sets Tender Care apart from other day care services is that it offers extended hours, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, plus pick up and drop off services both to homes and schools. What that means, says Bourget, is that for parents who are working night shifts or flexible shifts, they have a place to leave their young children while they go to work. “Many people also are taking certification programs at night with RI Works, and others have to be available 24 hours a day in jobs at Walmart or the Navy base. We give them an option for child care that they didn’t have before,” she says. The center also offers afterschool care for children up to age 12 and is hoping to add kinder-
NEWPORT -- Is a casino in Newport’s future? It’s a question worth asking, some say. And it’s exactly the question that was recently put to a number of residents in Newport who were polled by a firm hired by Newport Grand to gauge the receptiveness of local residents to expanding the existing slot parlor into a full-scale casino. And while Newporters historically have been averse to the idea of turning the former jai alai fronton into a casino, lawmakers are reportedly considering at least putting the question to residents in the form of a ballot referendum. In a story that appeared in Saturday’s Providence Journal, both Newport Mayor Stephen C. Waluk and state Sen. President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed (who have both in the past been vigorous opponents of
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Head teacher Kristine Bettencourt of Tender Care Learning Center in Newport reads aloud to a class of 2- to 4-year-olds in one of the bright classrooms of the Wheatland Blvd. facility. (Photo by Rob Thorn) garten in the future. At the same time that Tender Care is offering a new range of options for parents, it also is working closely with existing help centers. “I grew up going to the King Center,” said Bourget. “What we do here is not in any way meant to replace what they do. We want to utilize already existing programs, and we will direct people over there or to other community providers that are already in place.” The Wheatland Boulevard façade of Tender Care does not do
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justice to the bright and attractive interior, which is on three floors, allowing for children of different age levels to receive separate attention. Offices and afterschool care are on the third floor, and a kitchen and open play space is on the basement/first floor, which opens to an outdoor yard that is divided into three areas for play. Drop offs and pick ups are from the rear of the building rather than from busy Wheatland Boulevard. Before joining Tender Care,
Bourget served as family services coordinator for the Newport County Mental Health Center, as a coordinator for rehousing programs at Family Service of Rhode Island, and as assistant program manager of the semi-independent living residential program at Child & Family Service of Newport County. Also new on the staff is head teacher Kristine Bettencourt, who has a masters in special education. For more information about Tender Care, call 619-5858.
NEWPORT – The bookshelf in Ed Lavallee’s office has grown increasingly bare over these last few weeks. The shelves, which had provided visitors a glimpse into Lavallee’s personality, had been filled with trinkets and keepsakes- mementos representing his faith, family, and career. After 33 years of service to the city, including the last six years as city manager, Lavallee will mark his final day on the job at the end of business this week. Taking his place will be Jane Howington, a veteran municipal administrator who most recently has been serving as the city manager of Kalispell, Mont. When she takes over on Jan. 9, she’ll be Newport’s first female city manager. She’ll also have some fairly big shoes to fill. Hired in October of 2005, Lavallee has proven to be a steady hand at City Hall, earning high marks from councilors and the public alike for his work ethic and departmental management. On Friday, he’ll pack his briefcase for the last time. On his desk, he’ll
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Participants in last year’s New Year’s Day Polar Bear Plunge romp in the water of Easton’s Beach. At left, Middletown fifth-grader Colin Davis, who is fighting cancer, will get his wish to visit Disney’s Magic Kingdom in Florida this year, thanks to the fundraising efforts of “A Wish Come True.” Proceeds from the Polar Bear Plunge event go to benefit this organization, which grants the wishes of local children battling life-threatening diseases. Davis has been undergoing radiation and chemotherapy since being diagnosed with a pelvic tumor. Following the annual Polar Bear plunge, which happens promptly at noon on Sunday, Jan. 1, the Atlantic Beach Club will host raffles, an auction, food and music – fun for the whole family. Everyone is invited to attend – it’s not necessary to jump into the ocean to participate. The crowd to witness the plunge usually numbers in the hundreds, even thousands. Last year, approximately 5,000 attended, drawn by temperatures in the 50s. The Polar Bears’ tradition of plunging into the frigid waters of the Atlantic Ocean off of Newport began in 1969, and the New Years’ Day celebration has helped the children of A Wish Come True for the past several years.
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CASINO CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 expanded gaming in Newport), were receptive to putting the question to voters. Meanwhile, Waluk also told WRNI’s Ian Donnis that the city needs to “consider all options” when looking at the future of the slot parlor. “We do take in a lot of revenue from Newport Grand,” Waluk told WRNI, “so we need to engage the community and just see what people think, and what’s best for the City of Newport overall.” Later, in an interview with NTW on Wednesday, Waluk expanded on his remarks, saying that the city also needs to consider life after Newport Grand. With Massachusetts recently approving a bill to allow for casinos as near as Foxboro and the South Coast, pressure is indeed mounting for lawmakers here to protect whatever they can of the state’s gaming revenue. Experts believe that the locally-owned Newport Grand, which employs roughly 200 people, is particularly vulnerable to an outside casino. Waluk acknowledged as much on Wednesday, noting that a discussion on the future of the North End property needs to be “part of the larger dialogue of considering all options.” According to the city’s most recent tax records, Newport Jai Alai LLC paid a total of $373,383.10 in property taxes on three separate parcels last year. Taken along with an estimated $500,000 the city expects to receive in video lottery terminals (VLT) revenue this year, and another $10,000 or so in meals and beverage taxes, altogether, Newport Grand contributes roughly $900,000 to city coffers; or a little less than 1 percent of the city’s overall budget. And while that figure is substantial, the property on which the former fronton sits is arguably even more significant when viewed through the lens of the city’s long-
term vision for the North End. Paige Bronk, the city’s director of planning, said that whatever happens to Newport Grand, the city should carefully consider the property in the context of such projects as the Pell Bridge ramp realignment and the city’s own North End Master Plan. Bronk also cautioned that even if Newport Grand succeeds in winning state and local approval for table games, any significant expansion of the facility itself would be subject to close scrutiny by the administration. In fact, under the current zoning ordinance, gambling is listed as a prohibited use, though Newport Grand’s current facility is grandfathered in under the provision. Under state law, the General Assembly may approve expanded gambling only if approved by a statewide referendum. Host communities would then also have to approve the expansion before a casino is built or table games added to an existing venue such as Newport Grand. Over the last year, discussion on the state level has focussed primarily on a request by the owners of Lincoln’s Twin River slot parlor to put forth a ballot measure that would allow them to expand their facility to include table games such as poker, blackjack, and roulette. Newport Grand has yet to formally request a similar action. But the result of an internal poll by Cumberland-based Fleming & Associates, indicate that the facility is heading in that direction. The poll, which was not released in full, shows that 74 percent of people surveyed would be in favor of voting – up or down – on whether to allow an expanded gaming facility. Still, even if the measure passes on the state level, it would also have to be put on the ballot for a local referendum.
Wind Turbine Plan Mixed By Tom Shevlin State preservationists have weighed in on the Navy’s proposal to erect a series of wind turbines on federal land dotting the west shore of Aquidneck Island. In a report issued by the the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission, six of the proposed 12 turbines would harm the views of several historic areas in Newport. Those areas include Fort Adams, The Point, and the Naval War College. Charged with protecting the state’s historic properties and areas, the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission is the state’s foremost authority on historical preservation and heritage programs. And while the city has yet to offer its own analysis of
the plan, the Commission’s recommendation caries a good deal of weight. According to the report, the Commission was asked to evaluate the potential impact that the turbine plan would have on the area’s historic cityscape after it was revealed that several of the structures would loom over the historic downtown, potentially altering the historic character of the area. After reviewing the plans submitted by the Navy, the turbines, which are part of a plan by the Pentagon to increase the amount of energy derived from renewable energy sources, were deemed to be obstructive to the viewshed. It’s not clear if, or how, the Navy will amend its plans, however six other turbines planned for nearby sites in Portsmouth did not raise any objections.
According to the mayor, to date no one from Newport Grand has approached him, or the city, about placing a local referendum on the ballot, however, if that does happen, the council is prepared to address it. “Obviously if Newport Grand comes forward with a proposal, we would have to consider it,” Waluk said. The last time Newporters had a chance to weigh in on a gambling referendum was in 2006 when there was a proposal to build a Narragansett Indian-backed casino in West Warwick. Statewide, voters soundly rejected the plan, by a vote of 63-37 percent. However, in Newport, the margin of defeat was even greater; residents here voted 75.5-24.5 percent against the plan. If that’s any measure of the city’s sentiment toward further embracing gaming revenue, then the proponents may have a tough battle ahead of them. Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin, who as a member of the group, Citizens Concerned about Casino Gambling, has been a vocal opponent of expanded gaming said on Tuesday that while he would personally vote against a referendum, he believes Newporters have a right to vote on the matter. Citing the long-term costs that gambling can impose on a community, McLaughlin said, “I personally would not be in favor of casino gambling...However, this is a democracy, and I would not stand in the way of the community’s right to vote on it.” A referendum of some kind is expected on the Nov. 2012 ballot, and according to Paiva-Weed, it’s expected that gambling will once again be a hot topic in the upcoming session of the General Assembly, which begins on Jan. 3.
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Students from the Underwood Chorus entertained the student body & family members with a winter concert on December 21, 2011. Scott McEneany directed the Underwood Chorus in a wide variety of holiday songs. 3rd graders, Abby Kane and Kaylee Marr surprised the audience with a fabulous presentation of the Heat Miser & Snow Miser.
New Homebuyer Class Offered An eight-session training program for potential homebuyers offered by Church Community Housing Corp. will begin Tuesday Jan. 10, 2012, from 7-9 p.m. at Harbor House, 111 Washington St. Participants will learn skills for improving their financial literacy, as well as the steps involved for purchasing a home. Classes focus on budgeting and savings, achieving and maintaining good credit, becoming mortgage ready, understanding purchase and sales agreements, closing documents, foreclosure prevention, and affordable homeownership options. The training cost is $50 per household plus a $14 per person/ or $27 per couple credit report fee. Classes will take place every other Tuesday night and one Saturday morning. For more information or to register for class, contact Linda Ramey at 846-5114 or email lramey@cchcnewport.org.
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The Newport Pre-K Playgroup, open to all mothers regardless of town of residence, runs through May. The playgroup meets at the Hut, 35 Golden St., 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m., is entirely co-operative, consists of 12 members/children, and provides socialization and growth experiences for both children and mothers. It is a great inexpensive way to get a few personal hours a week, while providing your child with the opportunity to interact with others in a safe, happy and stimulating environment. The cost is $25 per month. For more information, contact Miki at quintet@cox.net or 8476183.
Newport Public Library is offering a series of workshops for writers and writers who want to publish, on alternate Saturdays in January, February, and into March. The Writing and Publishing Workshops Series starts on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. In the first session Dianne Grinnell, a workshop facilitator with 25 years experience teaching and writing, will lead attendees in discussion of writing technique, exercises, and critiquing. On Saturday, Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Rose Pearson, of The Writers’ Circle, will give a presentation on “Getting Your Work Published”. Rose has been working with and guiding writers as executive director of The Writers’ Circle for more than 20 years. She has published The Writers’ Circle annual anthology for at least 10 years. Her advice on the process includes resources, acquiring an agent, editing, and preparing a manuscript. The series continues in February, with another writing workshop on Saturday, February 11 at 2 p.m. with Reference Librarian Luke Owens, and on Saturday, February 25 at 2 p.m., I Michael Grossman from the online “eBook Bakery” service, will talk about self-publishing and ebook publishing. In March, the series starts with a poetry writing workshop and then follows with a session featuring local authors who have gone through the selfpublishing process and produced books. No registration is necessary for these workshops. Writers of all levels are welcome. This series is offered by the Reference and Adult Services department and is appropriate for adults and older teens. Contact Pat LaRose or Luke Owens for more information. 847-8720, ext. 208.
Choristers Welcome New Voices The Newport Navy Choristers are currently seeking new members in all voice ranges to sing with them for the 2012 spring season. The Choristers are a mixed singing group open to all members of the Newport Navy community, including active duty, reserve and retired military personnel, their spouses and family members 16 years of age and older, as well as civilian Department of Defense employees. There are no auditions for the main chorus. While experience is helpful, it is not necessary. Rehearsals start on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at 7 p.m. on the second deck at Perry Hall, Building 440, Room 100, on the NAVSTA Newport complex and continue every Tuesday thereafter. For more information, call Pat McGue, chairman, at 849-1135 or JoAnn Loewenthal, musical director, at 849-4823 or visit www.newportnavychoristers.org.
Dear Shutterbug: People started putting their film cameras in closets and drawers over a decade ago as they moved to digital cameras. One of the most important things to have done is to remove any batteries to prevent a problem if they corrode. For the most part this era camera equipment has modest value. Usually around $100 for camera bodies for Nikons, Cannons, etc. The only cameras that have collectible interest are Leica and Hasselblad cameras and lenses: we have sold several vintage leica’s over the past year in our gallery. Some younger photographers are still keen to ‘get their hands wet’ in a darkroom and use film but that is a small percentage of photographers. — Federico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques (During the winter months, The Drawing Room will not be offering ‘free appraisal day’ on Thurs.; but will offer free appraisals by appointment only. Just call 841-5060 to make an appointment.) Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Federico at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport
“Little Women” The Newport Children’s Theatre will present the Louisa May Alcott classic “Little Women,” a heartwarming tale of the four sisters, and how they grow up and learn about life and love. Adapted for the stage by Matt Buchanan it will be directed by Chelsea Boergesson. Performances are at the Rogers High School Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 7 at 1 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 8 at 4 p.m. Tickets available at the door, $10 adults, $8 seniors, and $6 for children under 12. For more information visit newportchildrenstheatre.com
School Holidays Newport school’s “Holiday Recess” will end on Tuesday, Jan. 3 when students return to school. After that, the next day off is Jan. 16, the observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. In February, Elementary Schools will be closed on Feb. 7, for parent – teacher conferences. No school for Thompson Middle School students on Feb. 8 for conferences, followed by no school for Rogers High School and the Newport Area Career & Technical Center on Feb. 9. The school district’s “Winter Recess” will take place from Monday, Feb. 20 to Friday, Feb. 24, with students returning to school on Monday, Feb. 27.
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In addition to the Chamber’s traditional after hours, try the new “Business Before Hours” on Thursday, Jan. 5 from 8 – 9 a.m. at the Seamen’s Church Institute. The next event is the Chamber Connection Networking group on Friday, Jan. 6 from 8 – 9 a.m. A “Green Hospitality” workshop will be presented by Dan Ruben, Executive Director of Boston Green Tourism on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. To attend any Chamber event, register online at www.NewportChamber.com or by call 847-1608.
Representatives of the Falun Dafa Association of New England will be at the Newport Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. to present background information relating to “Shen Yun,” a performance of ancient Chinese music and dance coming to the Providence Performing Arts Center in January. This recorded visual presentation will explain the historical context of “Shen Yun,” which will promote understanding of China’s art and culture, as well as enrich the experience of the actual performance for anyone planning to attend the show in Providence on January 19. Free and open to the public in the program Room, Newport Public Library.
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Newport Fire Newport Police Log Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Dec. 26, the Newport Police Department responded to 496 calls. Of those, 105 were motor vehicle related; there were 77 motor vehicle violations issued and 28 accidents. The police also responded to 5 incidents of vandalism, 14 noise complaints, 15 animal complaints, and 38 home/ business alarm calls. Officers conducted 6 school security checks (4-Triplett, 1-Thompson, 1-Coggeshall). They transported 4 prisoners, provided 2 funeral escorts, responded to 2 suicide calls and 1 prostitution report. Five instances of assisting other agencies and 3 instances of assisting other police departments were recorded, 7 private tows were also recorded. In addition, 24 arrests were made for the following violations: n Seven arrests were made for larceny. n Five arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n Three arrests were made for simple assault. n Two arrests were made for driving with a revoked or suspended license. n Two arrests were made for DUI. n One arrest was made for breaking & entering. n One arrest was made for an outstanding warrant. n One arrest was made for possession of an open container of alcohol. n One arrest was made for possession of marijuana. n One arrest was made for use of fraudulent $100 currency.
Open Gym at the Hut On Thursdays, there will be open gym time for preschoolers and adults. Preschool open gym will from Dec. to early April. The Hut gym will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for children up to age 5 to run around and play. There will not be any organized programs during those times. Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. The cost is $5 per family per day, with multi-visit punch cards available for purchase in advance. The Adult Walking Program is also on Thursdays and will be held Monday through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. A buddy system is encouraged for fun and safety, but not required. One mile can be completed by walking around the gym floor 16 laps. The fee is $1 per visit or a punch card. Contact the Hut for more information at 845-5800.
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St. Michael’s fourth through eighth graders will compete in the school finals for the National Geography Bee on Jan. 5, at 8 a.m. Placement in the finals is determined in preliminary rounds held in the classrooms in December. The Geography Bee is an annual event at St. Michael’s and is sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The ten finalists that make it past the preliminary rounds will answer questions that include a mix of economic, social, and historical themes at a whole school assembly on the 5th. The winner will participate in the statewide competition in Providence later this year.
Workshops for JobSeekers Newport Public Library will be hosting a series of workshops for job seekers this winter. Presented by the RI Department of Labor and Training, the series starts Friday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m. with a session on writing resumes and cover letters. DLT coordinator Jane Palmer will guide attendees in sharpening up their resumes and give tips on what to cover in cover letters. The next session on interviewing happens on Friday, February 17. The final session on conducting a job search will be held March 16. Some laptops will be available for use after the main presentation. Registration is not limited, but please call the library to sign-up for each session so the library will know how many handouts to prepare. Sign up at the Reference Desk.
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During the period from Monday, Dec. 19 to Monday, Dec. 26, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 102 calls. Of those, 69 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 51 patients being transported to the hospital. 6 patients refused aid. 1 patient was treated on the scene, transport to hospital not needed and 6 patients left scene or were not found. Fire apparatus was used for 97 responses, including the following situations: 2 - Motor vehicle accidents 1 - House / structure fire 1 - Gas leak 5 – Fire Alarms (malfunctions) 7 – Fire Alarms (unintentional) 51 – Assists with medical rescues or EMS calls In the category of fire prevention; the department performed 7 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 12 life safety inspections and provided 8 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: Make sure space heaters have an emergency shut off in case they tip over. ONLY use the fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Never refill a space heater while it is on or still hot. Refuel heaters outside, away from the house (U.S. Fire Administration). —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM
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The Newport Art Museum will kick off its 85th annual Winter Lecture Series on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Saturday lectures offer a host of experts presenting on a wide range of subjects. For the seventh year in a row, Darrell West, of the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC, will open the series, assessing today’s political climate. The full schedule follows. Jan. 7 Darrell West - “Politics 2012: What’s Going On?” Jan. 14 Art Manchester - “All That Jazz: 100 Years” Jan. 21 Hayat Alvi - “The Middle East of Today and Tomorrow: The Long-Term Trends” Jan. 28 Michael Conforti - “The Clark: Making an Impression in the Berkshires and Beyond” Feb. 4 Richard Greenwood, “Out to Pasture: Colonial to Present Day Dairy Farming in Rhode Island” Feb. 11 Richard Gutman, “What’s New is Old: 100 Years of Food Fads and Mainstream Trends” Feb. 18 William Vareika - “The Enduring Art of William Trost Richards” Feb. 25 Steve Feinberg - “Lights, Camera, Action Rhode Island” All lectures will begin at 2 p.m., with a tea reception to follow. Cost to attend is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Series subscribers can attend all eight lectures for $70 (members) or $105 (non-members).To subscribe, call Larry Bacon at 848-8200. For more information visit www.NewportArtMuseum.org The 2012 Winter Lecture Series is supported by Ronald Lee Fleming II, Denise L. Roberts, George and Anita Furbish, Robert and Cynthia Sinclair, Robin and Fred Warren, Johanna and Ronald Becker, Margot and Richard Grosvenor.
Retired Federal Employees Meeting The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 0869, Newport, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012 at the United Congregational Church, Valley Road, Middletown. The speaker is Britany Lyons form the Newport Patch. She will be speaking about the Patch, the articles that it features, what is does in the community, and how quickly it is growing. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend, and if not a member, to join the chapter. Refreshments are always served after the program. For more information call R. Bianco at 683-5421.
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The Newport Historical Society will host rare book dealer Ray Rickman on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 5:30 p.m. at the Colony House. Using an “Antiques Road Show” type format with books brought by audience members, Rickman will provide information on what types of books have the highest retail value .and offer complimentary estimates of the books’ value. Guests may bring up to three books. The fee is $5, $1 NHS members. Reserve at 841-8770.
Learn how to sell your unwanted items on Ebay with Bob Heess at Portsmouth Free Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Learn step-by-step how to start selling right now — from setting up an account, listing your item, getting paid, and shipping to your customers. This program is free and open to the public but seating is limited. Please stop by or call the library at 683-9457 to register.
Open House Business School Accreditation Salve Regina’s department of business studies and economics has received a reaffirmation and accreditation from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), effective through November 2018. Included in the specialized accreditation are both graduate and undergraduate business programs offered at the university, including: the master of business administration; master of science in management; master of science in healthcare administration and management; and bachelor of science in accounting, business administration, financial management, global business and economics, and marketing.
Andrew Nixon Exhibit to Open at NAM New England artist Andrew Nixon explores notions of place and memory through his landscapes in a new exhibition opening Jan. 7 at the Newport Art Museum. “Andrew Nixon: I Am Here and You Are Not,” includes paintings, drawings and prints created between 1994 and 2011. The exhibition runs through March 11 in the museum’s Ilgenfritz Gallery. Place is a central theme in Nixon’s work. The title “I Am Here and You Are Not” refers to, “the way in which we routinely exchange the experience of real places (the immediacy of earth, air and light) with their representation in pictures, maps and new media. Although place is obviously external, our sense of it is deep in the fabric of being, inseparable from imagination and memory,” says Nixon, who teaches art at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Andrew Nixon will speak about his work during an informal gallery talk at the Newport Art Museum on Sunday, Jan. 15 beginning at 2 pm. The talk is free with museum admission.
The Pennfield School, an independent day school for nursery-8th grade, will hold an Open House Friday, Jan. 20 from 8-10 a.m. at the school, 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth. You will visit a morning assembly, have a discussion led by the Head of the School and 7th and 8th Grade Student Council Members, and then take tour with a current parent. Visit www.pennfield.org for information on the 5th and 6th grade Merit Scholarship exam and the admission and financial aid process. To RSVP, call 849-4646 or email kemory@pennfield.org.
Christmas Tree Pick Up Schedule Christmas trees and yard waste will be collected curbside from Jan. 9 - 13 on residents’ regularly scheduled collection day. Do not put the tree in a plastic bag, and remember to remove all ornaments, tinsel, garland and lights. Christmas trees will be collected in a separate truck. For more information about the City of Newport residential solid waste and recycling collection program, contact the Clean City Program at 845-5613 or visit www.cityofnewport.com/cleancity.
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EDITORIAL
2012 in Preview It’s customary at this time of year for news outlets to take a step back and peer into their archives to reflect on some of the more memorable stories of the past year. Though we’re doing the same this week with a look back at some of our favorite snapshots from our expanded sports coverage, we thought it equally important to consider the year ahead. From the outset, 2012 has the look of a busy year. In local politics, Newport will soon have a new city manager, and candidates will soon be declaring their intentions to run for a slew of offices from council and school committee to general assembly. On the federal level, the race for CD-1 is shaping up to be one to watch, with former state Rep. John Loughlin and Brendan Doherty duking it out on the Republican side to unseat incumbent Rep. David N. Cicilline following what has been a rocky first term. Meanwhile, in the senate, it will be a choice between two Newporters, with Republican Barry Hinckley hoping his campaign of limited government strikes a chord with voters in his challenge against Democrat Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse. Retailers are already looking to the summer, and the promise held by a trio of events: the start of the Newport-Bermuda Race, the debut of the America’s Cup World Series Regatta, and the return of the Tall Ships. 2012 will also be the year when the ground is broken on two major public construction projects: the $30 million Claiborne d. Pell Elementary School, and an $80-million upgrade to the city’s antiquated water treatment plants. Lower Thames Street is also expected to get a facelift by way of a pilot project being coordinated through the city that calls for various streetscape improvements to a small section of the rutted roadway. Speaking of roads, with the Washington Square project finally complete, expect city leaders to look toward improving Broadway as the next area eyed for rehabilitation. By this time next year, the city should also be well into developing a course of action for redeveloping the city’s remaining elementary schools, which will be shuttered upon completion of the new Pell School on Dexter Street. If all goes well, Newport will have a new public boating center in the heart of the Yachting Village just in time for the boating season. An issue that we’ve followed closely, the redevelopment of the Lower Thames Street Armory, should – as it has for the last several years – be a familiar theme within these pages. So, too, should the city’s effort to redevelop the North End, specifically the potential acquisition of the former Naval Hospital and the reconfiguration of the Pell Bridge exit ramps. As we’ve learned only recently, we can also expect to hear more debate about the future of Newport Grand and the push to convert the former jai alai fronton into a full-scale casino. Then of course, there’s Queen Anne Square, which dominated headlines in 2011. We expect to follow the project closely as it moves from concept to reality. Homeowners in Newport will also have a better idea of what their properties are worth as a full revaluation wraps up, while we once again expect to be following up on efforts to help those without homes. 2012 could also be transformative for grassroots organizations such as BikeNewport, which has been making headlines with their quest to make Newport the most bicycle-friendly community in the state. Of course, there are sure to be countless more stories and issues that will arise over the coming year that we haven’t made mention of here, but we’ll do our best to cover them and look forward to the conversation playing out in our Letters section and online at NewportNow.com. In the meantime, from all of us at Newport This Week and Newport Now, have a happy and safe New Year!
NEWPORT Zoning Board: Meets every fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber Members: Marvin Abney Lynn Ceglie – 2nd Alternate Martin Cohen Mary Joan Hoene Seiter – 1st Alternate Michael Martin II Rebecca McSweeney – Chair Gregory Yalanis
Planning Board: Meets every third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber Members: Corey Bobba Richard Carrubba - Chair James Dring – Vice-Chair Tanya Kelley Deborah Melino-Wender Mary Moniz – Secretary Michael Murray Kim Salerno
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Wildlife’s Santa: Senator Jack Reed To the Editor; Senator Reed doesn’t really look like Santa Claus, but if you’re a piping plover, a New England cottontail rabbit or a harbor seal, he might bear a striking resemblance. That’s because last week, when Congress passed the final appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2012, drastic cuts to wildlife programs - including the National Wildlife Refuge System -were largely spared. The Fiscal Year 2012 budget for the entire Refuge System is $486.5 million which is almost a $6 million cut from the prior year’s budget. While the cut is a blow, the final number was actually higher than the amount initially recommended by either the House or Senate. We have our own Senator Reed who chairs the Senate appropriations subcommittee responsible for the Interior Department to thank for all his efforts in getting the cut minimized. Although our five national wild-
life refuges in Rhode Island will see some impacts from reduced budgets, because of Senator Reed the impact will be diminished. The House of Representatives had recommended a drastic cut to overall funding, which would have likely closed many popular programs on our Rhode Island refuges, possibly including fishing, environmental education and the ability for the public to use all of the refuges. Yes friends, there is a Santa Claus watching over wildlife! Please come out to visit one of the national wildlife refuges in Rhode Island over your holiday break, and when you do, be thankful that we have someone like Senator Reed who understands their value – not only for the wildlife that depend upon them for food and shelter, but also for us.
Kudos to NTW To Everyone at NTW: Thanks for working so hard on the paper this year. Your weekly has become the paper of choice for most of Newport. Things can only get better. Too, I wanted you to know that I bought almost everything locally; I got a wonderful selection and good value for my money. Most Sincerely, Mary Weston
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ie by the crisp and articulate voice of an indignant passenger whom I know. She hissed with a clenched jaw, “Do we all have to hear this!” at a man who was wildly gesticulating and talking loudly on his cell phone. I gave her a slight wink as passengers looked at her with indifference. The guy looked at her with befuddlement. As we were getting off the ferry, I said, “You go girl!” Nowadays, these devices are also used for “Texting,” which baffles me even further. I see guys at the ferry docks where I work in Point Judith, texting messages while leaning against forklifts and ferryboat bulkheads during their slack time. I wonder why they don’t just talk on the phone−given that it is a phone−to the person. I figured I was maybe missing something, so I tried it. (Please note that I just recently learned how to save phone numbers in my archaic cell phone, as my wallet was filled with yellow sticky notes with numbers on them.) Now I’m an open minded babyboomer, but I found texting 2 b t d us. First of all, I could barely see the letters on the screen. Secondly, I’m not a good multi-tasker, so I had to sit down while I squinted and pressed the keys. Thirdly and most importantly, it was very time
consuming constructing real sentences without truncating this English language which I love so well. Sometimes I wonder where all of the progress will end. I sometimes envision a world without people texting and celling. I have a vision of people staring vacuously into the distance and embracing their own thoughts; in other words thinking. I see groups of people talking, without looking down at their respective cell phones, and actually listening to each other. I envision a world where I won’t see people driving on the highway texting…I forgot to mention the whole “Sexting” thing. ‘Nuff said about that. My wife recently got a cell phone for work-related reasons. She lost or misplaced it. I think she called me once. I don’t know her number. This has not affected my wife’s job responsibilities or our marriage at all. I also know one other guy from the Block Island who’s a few years my senior (he’s a very busy guy) who doesn’t have a cell phone, nor does he have a computer, and he does just fine without them. Finally, if after reading my didactic spin about this new-fangled, communicative tool, you find it’s not 4 U - great! J. V. Houlihan, Jr. Newport
Is Texting 4U? Several years ago, out of necessity, I bought a cell phone. I needed one so my kids could reach me in case of an emergency if I was staying aboard my sailboat in Newport Harbor. I got the cheapest one I could find, because I figured I’d probably lose it overboard, which I eventually did. So I got another one. Like many people today, I’ve become quite dependent on this wonderful invention. I’ve often wondered how we functioned as a culture without these things. I mean, do we really need a device like this to talk with others? Furthermore, shouldn’t talk be cheap? I’m puzzled when I see a group of people walking down the street yammering away on their phones to other people, as they walk in a group. I’m sure these folks could come up with a topic of mutual interest — with each other. People talking on a cell phone in a restaurant scrambles my synapses to the point where I want to scream! This cell-phone behavior ranks right up there with guys wearing hats tilted askance while eating in restaurants, and if they’re talking on a cell phone, I become apoplectic! Once I was on the MV Block Island heading out to visit a friend. I was enjoying a pleasant ride and looking at the island loom ahead. Suddenly, I was rocked from my quiet rever-
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LAVALLEE CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 leave behind a 10-page briefing packet for his successor, who will be charged with overseeing some daunting tasks. From the $80 million upgrade to the city’s drinking water treatment plants, to the ongoing effort to redevelop the North End and the preparations for the upcoming America’s Cup World Series Regatta and Tall Ships return, Howington should have no trouble staying busy in her new post. Lavallee sat down with Newport This Week in June, shortly after he announced his decision to retire. In a wide ranging discussion, he reflected on his time at the helm, on where the city is today, and on the challenges that lie ahead. Among what he hopes will be one of his lasting legacies, will be the culture of professionalism that he says he’s tried to impress across the administration. “The City of Newport is fortunate,” Lavallee said. “We’ve got talented people here…Under the radar, there’s a tremendous commitment and passion for getting things done. The challenge is to recognize that and cut the reins loose and let those directors and their staff do their best.” Still, he added, “We expect a lot of people.” He recalled the time early in his tenure, when he received a phone call from a business owner on Long Wharf who complained about the amount of trash that was blowing around the sidewalk due to an overflowing trash can. It was a busy, beautiful summer day, and the trash was a troubling sight for visitors in the area. After calling public works to alert them of the situation, Lavallee walked down to see the situation for himself. For the next half-hour or so, he worked to clear the debris from the sidewalk, depositing it in a trash bag lent to him by an area business owner. Rather than being an example of micromanagement, Lavallee said the incident reflects an ownership culture he has tried to impart on all levels of city government. Constantly crediting the city’s municipal employees, Lavallee said, “We are a work force that works together.” To that, he added, “It’s been challenging at times, but I really will
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Isabel Lavallee is a long time member of the Gooseberry Beach Club. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)
miss the job.” That sentiment was evident during Lavallee’s final City Council meeting on Dec. 14. During brief remarks, he described the last six years as “a privilege.” “Thank you for allowing me to be a part of something bigger than myself and of all of us,” he said. “Working for the city of Newport; it’s a community you have to love.” Council members added their own thoughts to the record. Mayor Waluk reflected that it was “a sad day here at City Hall, because Ed’s done a good job.” Councilor Henry F. Winthrop said that “Ed raised the bar,” while Councilor Charles Y. Duncan added that he “made a better city.” Prior to being named city manager in 2006, Lavallee spent 27 years with the Newport Police Department, where he was instrumental in a number of capital projects, including the construction of the department’s headquarters on Broadway. A former police administrator and longtime Newport resident, Lavallee’s love for the city is unquestioned. And while most might find the day-to-day operations of City Hall to be mundane, Lavallee demonstrated a quiet passion for his job that has served the city well. On snowy days, it wasn’t uncommon to find Lavallee trudging across town, snow shovel in hand.
Last winter, we found him shoveling snow at the crosswalk in front of City Hall. Asked why he was out in the snow, he said at the time that he had taken responsibility for the crosswalk. “People need to be able to get to City Hall,” he said plainly. Among his more notable accomplishments was a decision early on in his tenure to carry out a significant department realignment and create of a series of self-sustaining enterprise funds. His work with the council to move the city to a strong fiscal footing, develop a long-term road improvement plan, and address antiquated infrastructure, are also noteworthy. As Councilwoman Jeanne-Marie Napolitano remarked, Lavallee has “probably turned out to be one of the most effective city managers I have ever had the privilege to work with.” As for his future plans, Lavallee has pledged to remain active in the community. A devoted member of the St. Joseph’s Parish community and longtime member of the Gooseberry Beach Association, Lavallee said on Wednesday, “I’m not going anywhere.” He also said that he’s looking forward to settling into a new job and has agreed to stay on board with the planning committees that are helping to plan the AC World Series and Tall Ships events.
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128 Species Tallied in Audubon Christmas Bird Count This is the second of a two-part story on the 112th annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count. The Newport County/Westport Mass. bird count was conducted on Dec. 17, 2011 by scores of volunteers. For the first part of the story see the Dec. 22, 2011 issue or visit Newport-now.com.
By Jack Kelly Led by experienced bird watchers, Paul Letoille and Matt Grimes, our group began the mission of counting waterfowl and other avian species along the Ocean Loop Trail at Sachuest Point NWR. Besides Grimes and Letoille, our party consisted of volunteers Jackie Mitchell and Danielle Leitao of Americorps and Dante Gamache of Save the Bay. As Leitao kept count on an Audubon checklist, Grimes and Letoille called out waterfowl species and counts, while the rest of us scanned the adjacent fields for songbirds and raptors. As we made our way along the trail, we observed numerous sea duck species such as Common Eider, Black Scoters, Buffleheads, Common Goldeneye, and Harlequin Ducks. Grimes sighted a Dovekie flying just offshore and low over the water. He and Letoille watched it through our telescope before it flew out of sight. The Dovekie is a small ocean sea bird in the Alcid family. This fam-
ily of species rarely approaches shores, except in the case of severe ocean storms such as hurricanes or nor’easters, or to nest and breed in Greenland. They live in the pelagic waters of the North Atlantic. As we continued our journey we observed Northern Gannets, which winter off the mid-Atlantic States, often well out to sea in pelagic waters. Horned Grebes, Red-breasted Mergansers, and Purple Sandpipers entertained us as we made our way along the southern coast of the refuge. We sighted Song Sparrows, White-throated Sparrows, and Carolina Wrens in the fields along our path. A female Harrier Hawk made an appearance as she hunted for prey along the seashore and brush line. Our heads were spinning in every direction as we catalogued species, and tried to take in all the sights and sounds around us. By the time we finished our assigned duties, we were all quite proud of ourselves. The teams of volunteers rendezvoused at the visitor’s center as each group finished their monitoring duties. Rey Larsen the overall volunteer leader, began to assign new observation areas to the now rested and warmed participants. I joined Grimes, Letoille, and naturalist Charles Avenengo for a trip to Nelson’s Pond. This pond is part of the Newport Reservoir system and is nestled between Paradise Avenue and Hanging Rock, adja-
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NOSC Coffees The Newport Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets regularly for informal coffee gatherings. The first Wednesday of the month, members get together at 9 a.m. at Custom House Coffee, Clock Tower Square in Portsmouth. On the third Wednesday of every month the gathering is at Espresso Yourself, 337 Thames Street, Newport at 10 a.m. The coffees are a casual way to meet people and learn about the area. No registration is necessary, all military spouses are welcome. Visit www.nosc.org.
Get in Shape! “Make Your Way Across America” runs Jan. 2 through April 20 and is open to active duty, reserve, retired, dependent and DoD civilian personnel. Participants “journey” the 3,000 miles from Naval Station Newport to Naval Station San Diego. Progress is calculated in terms of calories burned, not actual miles. Patrons will burn off approximately 30,000 calories, and take part in lectures, classes and incentive challenges. Register at Gym 109, 841-3154. What have you got to lose?
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WELLNESS Ring in a Healthier You in 2012 With the start of a new year, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute experts are encouraging people to ring in new healthy habits. Here are some of their free and low-cost strategies to help maintain good health and possibly reduce various cancer risks. Get moving! Staying fit and healthy can be as simple as lacing up a pair of sneakers and going for a walk. Moderate to intensive aerobic exercise, according to studies, can reduce the risk of recurrence of several cancers, including colon and breast. “You don’t have to be a marathon runner, but the more you exercise, typically the greater the beneficial effect,” says Jeffrey Meyerhardt, MD, MPH, a Dana-Farber gastrointestinal cancer specialist. Here are some inexpensive ways to workout, but consult a doctor before starting any new exercise program. -Use the stairs rather than an elevator. -Walk or ride a bike rather than driving. -Takie an exercise break or quick walk at work. -Use a stationary bicycle or treadmill while watching TV. Color Your World…and your shirt? It doesn’t cost anything to walk right past the cookie aisle and into a store’s produce section. And, taking that little detour can provide many health benefits. A diet low in processed sugars, red meat and calories, but high in fruits and vegetables and loaded with antioxidants is one of the simplest ways to help maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of certain cancers. The key is to look for colorful produce like pomegranates, tomatoes, eggplant, grapes, cherries, and turnip. The brighter and richer the pigment, the higher the level of nutrients.
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NWC Museum Eight Bells Series The Naval War College Museum recently announced the schedule for the winter/spring Eight Bells Lecture Series. The first lecture is Jan. 19 – “Saving Big Ben: The USS Franklin and Father Joseph T. O’Callahan,” Author John “Jack” Satterfield chronicles the World War II experiences of the U.S. Navy’s first Jesuit chaplain, an unassuming former math professor who, after the USS Franklin was decimated in a kamikaze attack, sprang to action, organizing the ship’s fire crews and ministering to the injured and dying. During the lunchtime lectures, the author presents on the book topic and events leading to publication, then takes questions. The talks are limited to one hour and the audience is welcome to bring brown bag lunches. Guests who are able to linger can stay for further discussion and have their books signed. Copies of the books are on sale in the Naval War College Foundation Gift Shop. The series is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and advanced reservations are strongly suggested. To reserve and arrange for base access, call 841-2101 at least one work day prior to event.
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FROM THE GARDEN Winter’s Stalwart Roots: Rutabaga, Parsnips and Turnips By Cynthia Gibson This is the season for taking a second look at root vegetables. Rutabagas, parsnips and turnips are three of the most underrated root vegetables appearing in the markets now. Turnips and rutabagas take up a lot of room in produce departments simply because they are very large roots. Parsnips, milkywhite root vegetables, are usually sold three or four to a plastic bag. These three vegetables are the “orphans” of the vegetable aisle, just waiting for an inspired cook to walk by and put them into a basket. A few root vegetable facts: The rutabaga is a member of the mustard family, as are turnips. The rutabaga, however, is a native of Sweden, where its name is Rottebagge, meaning ‘root bag.’ These root bags differ from turnips in their elongated shape, deep purple tops, and yellow flesh. Most varieties of rutabagas are sweeter than most turnips. Some varieties of turnips are
bred to be sweet, but supermarkets usually do not sell them. The Scots have the best word for rutabagas, and that is “neeps.” Neeps are mashed rutabagas, and when these are mixed with mashed potatoes, they become ‘clapshot.’ The English are far kinder to this neglected vegetable and call them ‘Swedes.’ Roasted rutabagas and turnips have long been a staple accompaniment with roast beef for Sunday night dinner. These lovely, fragrant, sweet roots go well with roasts of any sort. Turnips, Brassica Rapa var, are native to the Mediterranean. Greeks and Romans grew turnips to an unusual extent, and after a while, they grew in the wild. Small turnips are grown for human consumption, and those that grow to
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two pounds and larger are used for livestock fodder. And therein lies the rub with turnips: They are considered a less distinctive vegetable because they are used to feed livestock. Well, just forget that! When they are small, turnips are tasty and sweet. They are a welcome addition to any stew, taking it from an ordinary dish to a bowl of simmered inspiration. Turnips and rutabagas share the added feature that their leafy greens can also be cooked and eaten . The leaves are parboiled, then quickly sautéed in butter and served piping hot. In the Southern states, this is quite a common vegetable. Parsnips are relatives of the carrot and are natives of the Mediterranean. They were the ‘sweet’ favorites of Greeks and Romans. Though they are creamy-white in color and rather insipid looking, do not be fooled: These root vegetables are quite elegant and delicious. They do not have the bright orange color that carrots do, but their taste is more exotic. There is a hint of cardamom making them a bit more pungent. Parsnips, too, go well with roasts. A roast beef, turkey or lamb leg will find fine company next to very tasty mashed, creamed parsnips. The aroma of mashed parsnips is intoxicating. They are worth trying. You will want more. You can also eat parsnips raw with a dip, or you can shred them to make a slaw. Or simply roast, boil, or mash them. They are a versatile root vegetable. A major feature of the parsnip, like rutabaga and turnip, is that they store well during the fall and winter. The smaller the parsnip, the sweeter it will be. You will find this ivory-white vegetable
on the menus of the fanciest New York City restaurants. It will most likely be in the form of heavily buttered puree or as a soufflé. So when you next walk down the produce aisle in your supermarket, try parsnips, or buy a turnip or two to roast. Winter is long, and your taste buds need a little excitement. These vegetables are just asking for a place on your plate, so put them in your basket, and do not let them down!
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Ingredients: 6 medium size parsnips, peeled, and cut into rounds 3 cups chicken broth 1 pint of heavy cream 1 stick of sweet butter Sea salt and freshly ground pepper In a medium size saucepan add the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Add the parsnips and boil for 3035 minutes. Unlike potatoes, parsnips take almost twice the time to cook. They are cooked when you can easily put a fork through the center of a large round. Remove them from the broth and save the broth (optional). Place the warm parsnips into a food processor and puree with the butter that has been cut into small squares. Very slowly add the cream through the feeder tube until the consistency of the puree is very smooth, but not runny. Once you add cream, you cannot take it out and you do not want the puree to be thin. You want it to be a very smooth consistency of very whipped, potatoes. If you do not want to use all cream, you can use some of the broth to thin your parsnip paste. Salt and pepper to taste, return the puree to the saucepan and warm for three minutes; serve immediately. This dish can be made two days in advance, kept in the refrigerator and is the perfect complement to lamb shanks roasted in garlic with red wine and fresh rosemary.
Glazed Rutabagas and Turnips Serves 6
Ingredients: 1 lb. of baby turnips, peeled and cut into one inch squares 1 lb. of rutabagas, peeled and cut into one inch squares 3 tbs. butter 1 tbs. sugar 1 tsp. dark brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt Place the turnips and rutabagas into a large pot of water. Make sure the water covers the vegetables. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook the vegetables for 10 to 15 minutes or until you can break a square of turnip with a fork. You want the vegetables to be cooked and tender but not to lose their shape. Transfer the vegetables to a colander and let dry for fifteen minutes. *If you are preparing this dish, in advance, this is point where you can stop and place the vegetables (covered) in bowl and store in the refrigerator for up to three days. After fifteen minutes place the turnips and rutabagas in a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter, sugar, and salt. Stir occasionally to make sure the vegetables do not stick to bottom of the skillet. Cook long enough so that the sugar is melted evenly over the vegetables; about five minutes. Make sure the vegetables are heated through. Place in a serving dish, and take to the table. This simple dish allows you to taste the essence of these root vegetables. It has a bit of color, as the rutabaga is a lovely shade of yelloworange. The sugars enhance the flavor of these glorious root vegetables. Different can be delish! Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens passionately and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.
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Chorus & Orchestra Concert 12:30 p.m. Rogers High School Band & Navy Band Concert 1:15 p.m. Annual Reading of George Washington Letter 6:00 p.m. Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m. Newport County InFocus 7:00 p.m. Nativity of Christ Puppet Pageant 7:30 p.m. Gaudet School Concert (Hookway) 8:05 p.m. Gaudet School Concert (Johnson) 8:45 p.m. Middletown High School Chorus Concert 9:45 p.m. Middletown High School Band Concert 10:35 p.m. RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony SATURDAY – DECEMBER 31 11:00 a.m. Nativity of Christ Puppet Pageant 11:30 a.m. Gaudet School Concert (Hookway) 12:05 p.m. Gaudet School Concert (Johnson) 12:45 p.m. Middletown High School Chorus Concert
1:45 p.m. Middletown High School Band Concert 2:35 p.m. RI PEG Awards – 2011 Ceremony 4:00 p.m. Sugarstick Singers: An Evening of Song 5:00 p.m. Crossed Paths (Christmas Music) 5:30 p.m. Nativity of Christ Puppet Pageant 6:00 p.m. Gaudet School Concert (Hookway) 6:35 p.m. Gaudet School Concert (Johnson) 7:15 p.m. Middletown High School Chorus Concert 8:15 p.m. Middletown High School Band Concert 9:05 p.m. Thompson Middle School Concert 9:55 p.m. Rogers High School Chorus & Orchestra Concert 9:30 p.m. Rogers High School Band & Navy Band Concert 10:20 p.m. Annual Reading of George Washington Letter SUNDAY – JANUARY 1 Special Holiday Progr a.m.ming
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Candlelight Tours a Rousing Success More than 2,000 people visited the nine historic houses on display during Christmas in Newport’s annual Candlelight Tour of private homes. Three different homes were open to the public each evening Dec. 26-28, representing the best of Newport’s 18th and 19th century architecture. Coordinator Vance Gatchel reports that the attendance was the best they have had in years, attributing the spike to both the homes showcased and the (mostly) cooperative weather. “It’s been wonderful!” Gatchel enthused, “This is so important to Christmas in Newport - we raise most of our operating funds with these tours.” She praised the owners, who graciously open their historic homes to hundreds of visitors so soon after the holiday, and her cadre of volunteers for making the event possible. — Pat Blakeley
Homeowner Carol Eardley was more than ready to welcome guests to 264 Gibbs Ave. during the slight drizzle on Dec. 27. Having recently completed a six-year renovation on the 1882-1883 home, she had surgical booties available for guests to protect her pristine hardwood floors and handcrafted rugs.
Becky and Dan McSweeney welcome guests to their home at 33 Farewell Street, the 1711 Quaker School House, a former Newport Restoration Foundation property.
Volunteer James Bentsen greets at 264 Gibbs Ave. Santa decided to “freshen up” during a stop at Fairview.
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Rooney Mara portrays Lisbeth Salander as â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.â&#x20AC;? This is one of many of the choices that adds more human drama to David Fincherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remake. Fincherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broad scope as a director is evident in many of his films, most notably â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Social Network,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Panic Roomâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Seven.â&#x20AC;? Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a director who can navigate many waters of the mind as well as the multiple nuances of film narrative. Having Blomkvist step into the investigation of the disappearance of the granddaughter of an eccentric tycoon has the effect of ennobling his character. Blomkvist becomes embroiled in the case of the missing girl because he realizes that she fits the victim profile of a brutal serial killerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s trail of other missing women.
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ARTS
Art Exhibit Celebrates White Spring Bull Gallery’s Wonders of White Exhibition begins with an opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 7, from 5-7 p.m. Welcome in the New Year and the gallery’s 212th exhibition as area artists use their artistic vision to explore the complexity of white. The show runs Jan. 7 - 31. The gallery will be open until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12 for Gallery Night in Newport. Spring Bull Gallery, located at 55 Bellevue Ave., is wheelchair accessible and open free to the public noon to 5 p.m. daily. For additional information on this exhibition, future gallery events or member artists call the gallery at 849-9166 or visit www. springbullgallery.com. Gail Armstong’s watercolor of an orchid will be part of Spring Bull Gallery’s upcoming exhibit “Wonders of White.”
Call for Entries The Newport Annual Members’ Juried Exhibition returns to the Newport Art Museum in February, in a special one-time format, to celebrate member artists during the museum’s centennial. All entries, one per artist, accepted on Jan. 20 and 21. The much-anticipated show is the state’s largest and most comprehensive exhibition of contemporary regional art, and draws hundreds of entries in a multitude of media including painting, watercolor, prints/ drawings/pastels, three-dimensional, photography/video and mixed media. The Newport Annual is open to all artists working in New England. Artists may submit one ready-to-hang or ready-to-install work, which must have been completed over the last year, but not exhibited previously at the Newport Art Museum. Twodimensional works, when displayed, can not exceed 48 x 60 inches, including frame. There is no size limitation for three-dimensional work. Visit www.NewportArtMuseum. org to view and download the “Call for Entries.” The Newport Annual opens on Feb. 4 and runs through May 13.
Galleries
Anchor Bend Glassworks Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.16 Franklin St., 849-0698, anchorbendglass. com. Anthony Tomaselli Gallery 140 Spring St., 419-2821, www.anthonytomaselli.com. Arnold Art Rare print editions by John Mecray in third floor gallery, Mon.-Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sunday, noon - 5 p.m., 210 Thames St., 847-2273, www.arnoldart.com. Art on the Wharf Gallery open every day, noon - 6 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 965-0268. Blink Gallery Travel photography and Newport images, 89 Thames St., 847-4255, www.blinkgalleryusa.com Brimstone Studio Open Sat. and Sun., noon–5 p.m., or by appointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 440-3974. Cadeaux du Monde Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com. DeBlois Gallery Open Tues.-Sun. 12-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave. 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com Didi Suydam Contemporary Gallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com. Duris Studios 26 Franklin St., 849-1540, www. kevinduris.com
Sally Caldwell Fisher’s “Monhegan Light” is representative of her historical portrayals of coastal New England.
Portraits of New England Life There will be an opening reception for Sally Caldwell Fisher’s works at Sheldon Fine Art on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. Fisher’s whimsical paintings portray New England coastal life with a nod toward the past. As an avid collector of antiques, focusing on antique photographs, she creates a sense of joy and playfulness in her work. Her paintings are exhibited in the White House as well as the Smithsonian and are collected privately throughout the United States and abroad. Sheldon Fine Art, 59 America’s Cup Ave., located on historic Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030, is open daily 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Harbor Fine Art Open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.com. Isherwood Gallery Wed.-Sat., noon – 5 p.m. and by appointment, 108 William St., 6191116, isherwoodgallery.com. Jamestown Arts Center Gallery open Sat. & Sun. noon-3 p.m.,18 Valley St., Jamestown.
Besides her “onsite” painting, Rosemary Kavanagh O’Carroll paints a wide variety of subjects. Her gallery, The Lady Who Paints!, is at 9 Bridge St., 450- 4791. Luniverre Glass Gallery International artists showing sculpture and jewelry from Paris, open Thurs.-Mon., noon – 5 p.m., 146 Bellevue Ave., 846-9009, www.luniverre.com. Sage Gallery 435 Thames St. (2nd floor). www.sageartworks.com. Roger King Fine Art Two floors of 19th and 20th century American paintings. Open daily, 21 Bowen’s Wharf, 847-4359, www.rkingfinearts.com. Sheldon Fine Art Gallery open daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030. Spring Bull Gallery Wonder of White opening reception, Saturday, Jan. 7, 5-7 p.m. 55 Bellevue Ave., 849-9166 The Lady Who Paints “Onsite” paintings by Rosemary Kavanagh O”Carroll, 9 Bridge St., 450-4791.
Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. 4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Ave., suite 8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com.
The Third & Elm Press & Gallery Woodcuts and paper created by Ilse Buchert Nesbitt, open Tues. - Sat., 11 a.m - 5 p.m. and by appointment, 29 Elm St. 848-0228 www.thirdandelm.com.
Joseph Matose Gallery At the Sunrise Center, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 164 Broadway, 835-3477.
William Vareika Gallery Special Gilbert Stuart exhibit, 212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149, www.vareikafinearts.com.
Ring in the New Year with Grace! Festivities start at 7pm at the Bar with canapés and chilled champagne or a Scrooge-Driver! Five course dinner in either Muse by Jonathan Cartwright or the Conservatory. Piano Tunes from 7pm till 9pm and live entertainment by the Dick Lupino Band from 9pm-1am [in MUSE only]
New Year’s Eve Package Two night stay Dinner for two “All about the Ladies” nail care special for “Her” for the special night Brunch on New Year’s Day Late Check-out Thursday 12/29 Customer Appreciation Night Friday 12/30 One Year Anniversary Vanderbilt Grace, 41 Mary Street, Newport (401) 846-6200 |
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DINING OUT
Clarke Cooke House: A Restaurant for All Seasons By Annette Leiderman Raisky There are some things that you just know will change your life. This was true for my husband and me years ago when we first purchased our home in Newport. We also knew that the Clarke Cooke House would be a centerpiece of that life. It began on a rainy, windy March night. We wandered into the Cooke House looking for a good meal and some warmth. We found both, as well as a welcoming bartender (always good to have one in your life), the legendary Ric Rivera, and a long friendship was born. It was also the beginning of many meals we would enjoy over the years celebrating the holidays, celebrating the fact that it was the weekend, celebrating the joy of just being in Newport. Always constant, yet ever evolving under the masterful direction of owner David Ray, the Clarke Cooke House has a fantastic reputation that is well earned. The restaurant has many distinct personalities: There is the sexy Sky Bar which pulsates in the summer, as well as elegant dining upstairs on the Porch. There is also the fun Midway Bar, where marvelous sunsets are on display. When summer fades, the year-round dining areas such as the spirited Candy Store as well as the second level Bistro come into their own. Special occasions are hosted in the intimate Club Room. And then thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Boom Boom Room beneath the Candy Store for drinks and dancing. Executive chef Ted Gidley has managed since 1995 to not only maintain a level of excellence for disparate diners such as yachting stars, tourists, locals and captains of industry, but also to keep raising the bar, year after year. Gidley took his degree in Political Science and journalism at the University of Bridgeport. But his career took a different path after graduation. A Providence native, Gidley came to Newport and, like so many of us, was hooked. He began working as a cook with a number of well-known chefs, among them, Brian Halloran. Gidley worked at One Pelham East and Pronto. For nearly 17 years at the Cooke House, he has honed his craft by constantly learning and exploring. We sat down and talked about his influences and the fact that he never rests on his laurels. Chef Gidley oversees two separate kitchens: one services the Candy Store and Bistro, the other, the upstairs fine dining rooms. From the beginning, Gidley became a student of international cuisines. Chefs whom he cites as major influences include Paul Bo-
cuse and Michel Troisgros. He still takes time to train with world-class chefs. Gidley has studied under the noted French chef Roger Verge at the famed Moulin de Mougins in Provence. He has also learned from Daniel Boulud at Restaurant Daniel in New York. He attended a seminar by Chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernadin at the Ritz-Carlton, Cayman Islands. He followed this up with a stint cooking at Blue, the restaurant that bears Ripertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name. Another break involved working at Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acclaimed Alinea Restaurant under the direction of Grant Achatz. According to Gidley, working in the kitchens of these chefs means checking your ego at the door. It also means doing the most menial tasks but keeping your eyes and ears open to everything. The result of this quest for knowledge benefits everyone who has ever had a meal at the Clarke Cooke House. A unique combination of quintessential American cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood and meat is balanced with influences from other cultures. In winter, the spotlight shines on root vegetables, braised meats as well as game, including venison and sometimes boar. Short ribs are often on the menu. The Bistro and Candy store menu is anchored by the great Candy Store Burger stuffed with blue cheese, topped with bacon and more blue cheese on an English muffin with hand-cut fries ($16.95). Be sure to try the delicious oven-roasted half chicken with whipped potatoes, Italian sausage and bread stuffing, butternut squash puree, sautĂŠed apples and cider vinaigrette ($22.95) Pasta dishes include the popular seafood linguine made with shrimp, scallops and littleneck clams with shiitake mushrooms, scallion and sesame in an Asian-style vinaigrette
Chef Gidleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sole Lyonnaise for Two Ingredients: 4 filets of grey or yellowtail sole at 4 oz. each 6 oz. spinach, picked, cleaned and cooked in vegetable oil 6 oz. caramelized onion 4 tsp. minced garlic 16 capers 1/2 oz. hazelnuts, peeled, toasted, and roughly chopped 1 oz. golden raisins 2 tbs. peeled, deseeded, diced tomato (concasse) 1 tbsp. washed and finely chopped parsley 2 oz. lemon juice 4 oz. chicken jus (dark chicken stock) 3-4 tbsp. whole, unsalted butter, plus more if needed Kosher salt Ground white pepper Wondra flour, for dredging the sole 6 thin fried potato rondelles (chips)
Ted Gidley, now the Executive Chef, has been at the Clarke Cooke House sinece 1995. (Photos by Laurie Warner) ($24.95). Marquee entrees include the roast rack of lamb, with asparagus, caramelized onion, a celery root and wild mushroom gratin and rosemary jus. The menu is extensive, and there are daily specials such as his roast breast of guinea fowl, prepared with guinea fowl cannelloni, sautĂŠed greens, wild
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mushrooms and guinea fowl consomme. Accompanying all of this is an award-winning wine list of more than 400 selections. Chef Gidley is pleased to work with such suppliers as M. Foley for the highest quality seafood, as well as Craig and Emily Totten at Greenview Farms in Wakefield for their organic vegetables. Clarke Cooke House is located in a beautiful 18th century house on Bannisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wharf. The quality of excellence over the years is due not only to Gidleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extraordinary talents and those of sous chef Brian Waugh and the personable bartender staff led by Ric Rivera, but also to the expert management team of Michael Jenkins and Stephan Boneu. For a great dining experience on any level, the Clarke Cooke House excels in every season. 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-thescenes knowledge of our chefs and restaurants our to readers.
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Method: Fold the filets over themselves so they are triangular in shape. Dredge them in the flour, and season with salt and pepper. Reheat the spinach in about 2 tablespoons butter, and reheat the caramelized onion. Using two sautĂŠ pans over medium heat, sautĂŠ the sole in about two tablespoons of butter. Using a fish spatula, flip the sole filets after they are crisped on the first side. Finish them in a 500 degree oven. Meanwhile, place the spinach in the center of two large bowls. Spoke the caramelized onions around the spinach in three piles for each plate. Place two filets of cooked sole on top of each other on top of the spinach in each bowl. Drain any excess fat from the sautĂŠ pan. Add about two teaspoons butter to each pan, add the garlic and brown it slightly. (This is crucial.) Add two ounces chicken jus to each pan, plus 1 ounce lemon juice and equal amounts of capers and raisins to each. Add equal amount of tomato concasse and parsley to each pan. Reduce the sauce to sauce to thicken it, season with salt and pepper, and pour over the fish. Top with the hazelnuts, place a potato chip in each pile of onions, and serve immediately. Note: Dark chicken stock, or au jus, is made by roasting the chicken bones and mirepoix plus tomato. Caramelized onions are made by slicing onions and cooking them down with sugar.
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Giant Holiday Gingerbread House Open 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., free, Newport Marriott Hotel. 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 Train Rides Ride along scenic Narragansett bay in heated, decorated coaches. Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., 6246951.
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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.
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Discover Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770. Holiday Train Rides 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. See Dec. 29 for details.
New Year’s Eve at The Breakers Tour the mansion while enjoying live music and refreshments, Ochre Point Ave., 6-8 p.m., www.NewportMansions.org. New Year’s Eve Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lighteningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.
Sunday January 1
Happy New Year! Polar Bear Plunge Newport Polar Bears invite all to jump in for the “A Wish Come True” charity, Easton’s Beach, noon, 8460028.
Monday January 2
Museum of Newport History Newport Historical Society’s permanent exhibits open for touring, Brick Market, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 8418770. Christmas at the Newport Mansions Last day to tour The Breakers, The Elms and Marble House all decked out in holiday splendor. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., www.NewportMansions.org.
Tuesday January 3
Sampler Exhibit Newport Historical Society’s exhibit, “Their Manners Pleasing, and Their Education Complete: Newport Samplers 1728-1835,” continues at the Seventh Day Adventist Meeting House. The exhibit, featuring 18th and early 19th 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. 82 Touro St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 8460813, www.NewportHistory.org. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.
Wednesday January 4
Pet Loss Support Group This group meets monthly to provide support for those who have been touched by the loss of a pet, anticipating the loss of a pet, or dealing with the difficult decision of euthanasia. Potter League, Oliphant Rd., Middletown, 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. For more information or for immediate support, email jillh@PotterLeague. org or call Jill at 846-8276 ext. 122. Book Chat Informal gatherings where readers share comments about what they are currently reading. No specific book to read. All are welcome. Free, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m. Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 619-1388.
Thursday January 5
Business Before Hours Chamber of Commerce’s before work gathering, Seamen’s Church Institute, 18 Market Sq., 8-9 a.m., 847-1608 or www.NewportChamber.com. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” 5 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 29 for details. Shakespeare in Middletown 5 p.m. See Thursday, Dec. 29 for details.
Friday January 6
Environmental Movie Night Weekly film series on environmental issues, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 6 p.m., 619-1388. 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. Newport Children’s Theater NCT winter performance of “Little Women,” Roger’s High School auditorium, 6 p.m. Improv Comedy Join the Bit Players for lightningfast interactive comedy, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 849-3473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.
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Friday, December 30 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 Cafe–Sugarbabies, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Russ Peterson, 9 p.m.
Kevin Sullivan, John Flanders, Ray Davis, Mike Jackson are Abbey Rhode who perform the music of The Beatles. New Year’s Eve performance at Canfield House, 9:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m. For reservations call 847-0416.
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A Year of Rare Bird Sightings By Jack Kelly This past year has yielded some wonderful surprises in Newport County. For example, there was a wayward American White Pelican that was sighted in Narragansett Bay, off the Portsmouth coast, last January. After a couple of days the pelican headed back south to warmer climates. At the time it was believed that a recent nor’easter had carried it north. (See the Jan. 13, 2011 issue of NTW). A Green-tailed Towhee from the deep southwest and Rough-legged Hawks, along with Short-eared Owls from Canada, delighted hundreds of birding enthusiasts in the Sachuest Point NWR area last January and February. (See the Feb. 10, 2011 issue of NTW). Throughout this past year, rare and sometimes exotic visitors have entertained folks all across our beautiful island and the surrounding communities of Jamestown and Bristol. There were so many great moments provided by nature that it would be almost impossible to list them here. Two of the individuals responsible for some of the unique sightings in the past year are Rey Larsen and Bob Weaver. Both are highly respected wildlife enthusiasts, and between the two of them they possess 120 years of bird watching experience and knowledge. Both men are regular contributors to Newport-now. com with their observation reports and photos of avian species in our region. I asked both men which discovery they might rank as their favorite of the year. Larsen’s pick was easy for him. This past September 24, while on his regular morning bird watching route, Larsen was highly surprised to discover five American Avocets at Easton’s Beach. (See the Sept. 29, 2011 issue of NTW). The five “navigationally challenged” birds, possibly a family unit, were resting on the beach adjacent to the spillover creek. They were hundreds of miles outside of their normal migration range. Over the next 28 days the Avocets were the source of interest for
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Recent Sightings n Common Goldeneye n Golden Eagle n Eastern Bluebird n Eastern Screech Owl n Great Horned Owl n Barred Owl n Short-earned Owl n Snowy Owl n American Coots n Snow Goose n Dovekie n Virginia Rail n Ash-throated Flycatcher n Bald Eagle n Wilson’s Snipe n Red-necked Grebes n Horned Grebes n Common Merganser n Red-breasted Merganser n Razorbills n Ruddy Ducks n Green-winged Teal Duck n Northern Pintail Duck n Northern Shoveler Duck
n Wood Duck n Hooded Merganser Duck n Common Loon n Surf Scoters n Harlequin Duck n Black Scoters n Black Ducks n Common Eiders n Northern Gannet n Dunlins n Red-throated Loon n Great Blue Herons n Peregrine Falcon n Coopers Hawk n Sharp-shinned Hawk n Red-tailed Hawk n Harrier Hawk n Red-shouldered Hawk n Pie-billed Grebe
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tinually astonished and amazed by the diversity of wildlife in our area. Some of the incredible sights I have witnessed have been purposefully sought out, while others I have stumbled upon by sheer dumb luck. I have followed the sage advice of friends and mentors and timed my excursions into the wild to coincide with optimum feeding times. Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to observe multiple species of song birds, wading birds, shorebirds, sea birds, and raptors. Yet, being persistent can lead to astounding discoveries. This past June I thought I sighted a Least Bittern in the Sachuest Point NWR restoration wetlands, near Third Beach Road. I reported it to other birders, but unfortunately no one else could find it. After weeks of returning to the same area I managed to sight my quarry again. The elusive bird was in the culvert adjacent to Third Beach Road. I managed to get one picture before it disappeared into the nearby foliage. (See the July, 21, 2011 issue of NTW). However, my favorite moment of 2011 occurred at Easton’s Beach on September 29. I noticed a small gull resting on the beach among a flock of Ring-billed Gulls. It was different than any small gull I’d seen before. As I approached my target it began to move and fly away I snapped a few photos, but when I checked the developed film the next day I realized that this species identification was beyond me. Rey Larsen identified it as a Little Gull, a vagrant Eurasian gull species. Unfortunately, the gull left the beach region after two days and its whereabouts are unknown. (See the Oct. 6, 2011 issue of NTW). In this case, dumb luck led me to an incredible discovery. As Christmas vacation winds down, remember Save the Bay Seal Tours on Narragansett Bay aboard the M/V Alletta Morris. For more information go to:SaveBay.org/Seals or call 401-324-6020. This could lead to a treasured family memory. (See the Nov. 23, 2011 issue of NTW). Jack Kelly, native Newporter, is a amateur wildlife enthusiast and photographer who enjoys sharing his adventures in nature with others.
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NTW’s Best Photo Moments of 2011 Photos by Rob Thorn - with text by Kirby Varacalli Soup Champ! Up-and-coming tennis star John Isner (above) shows off his powerful serve during a second round match at the 2011 Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships in Newport on July 6. Isner would go on to capture his first Campbell’s title later that week.
Concentration! Rogers High School’s Divon Bailey, #8, (above) watches a pass from teammate Cody Platt all the way into his hands versus East Greenwich High School on Nov. 4. The play resulted in a touchdown and the Vikings went on to devour the Avengers that night 45-12 and clinch a RI Division III football playoff berth.
Catch of the year! Salve Regina University running back Dan Buonocore, #26, (above) elevates to secure a pass tipped by his defender during the ECAC North-West Bowl game against Worcester State on Nov. 19. Buonocore ultimately made the catch on that play and his Seahawks prevailed 26-6, finishing their most successful season in years with an 8-3 record.
Champs at last! The Middletown High girls basketball team (above) captured their school’s first ever state championship in that female sport, avenging their only loss of the 2011 season, and routing East Greenwich 52-32 for the RI Division III title on Mar. 12.
Running man! The Viking’s Reeyon Watts, #5, (above), breaks a tackle on his way to an early season touchdown against Burrillville on Sept. 16. The senior Rogers running back and his teammates would finish their football season in an even bigger way on Dec. 3. On that day, Rogers High School would defeat intra-island rival Middletown High School 27-6, and capture the RI Division III football title. Watts garnered that game’s MVP honor.
Soccer standout! Elizabeth Durgin, #4, Middletown High School’s senior striker (above), is pictured here on the attack in a game against Burrillville on Sept. 19, Durgin had a stellar 2011 soccer season, leading her team in scoring and kicking the Islanders to within a game of the RI Division III title. Unfortunately, Narragansett topped Middletown 4-1 in the state final on Nov. 13.
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Cheryl Wheeler
Livingston Taylor
Casino Theatre to Host Legendary Performers The historic Casino Theatre, located on the property of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum in Newport, Rhode Island, will be the setting for a series of concerts in the new year, starting with popular folk singer-songwriters Cheryl Wheeler on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. and Livingston Taylor on Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Additional performers for the new Casino Theatre Concert Series will be announced in the coming months. Tickets for Cheryl Wheeler are $30, $35, or $40 and are currently on sale. Livingston Taylor tickets are $45, $50, or $60 and will go on sale to Hall of Fame Members on January 12, and to the general public on January 17. Tickets may be purchased on www.tennisfame.com or by calling 849-6053. “The Casino Theatre has a rich history of hosting legendary performers, and it has served as an entertainment venue to bring the community together for more than 130 years,” said Mark L. Stenning, CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. “As result of last year’s successful restoration, we are pleased to be able to invite people back once again to enjoy the facility and some great entertainment,”
Originally constructed in 1880 and restored and re-opened in 2010, the 295-seat Casino Theatre offers a grand atmosphere reminiscent of Newport’s Gilded Age history, but provides an intimate musical experience. Over the years, the venue has hosted entertainment ranging from theatrical performances to live music to ballroom dancing. The theatre was closed for 30 years, until 2010, when the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum partnered with Salve Regina University to restore the facility to its original grandeur. Following the award-winning restoration, the University began using the theatre for their Performing Arts Department and the Hall of Fame has utilized it to host numerous public events. Truly a stand-out performer on the acoustic music scene, New Englander Cheryl Wheeler treats fans to a one-of-a-kind show that features original songs, beautiful vocals, and quick-witted humor. Wheeler has released 10 albums over the past 25 years or so. Her most recent album, Pointing at the Sun, was released in 2009. For additional information about the Casino Theatre Concert Series, call 849-6053.
Tree Society Receives Grants The Newport Tree Society has received a $20,000 grant to conduct a professional inventory of Newport’s public trees. This will be the city’s first professional inventory since 1992. The funds are from the Helen Walker Raleigh Tree Care Trust Fund. The inventory of the city’s estimated 4,500 public trees and planning sites will be conducted by the Davey Resource Group in collaboration with the Newport Division of Forestry. A variety of data will be collected for each tree, including information such as: location, species, tree diameter,
number of stems, condition (using the International Society of Arboriculture’s rating system), primary and secondary maintenance needs (including recommendations for removal or planting) and risk assessment and rating. Davey’s GIS-based tree inventory will be performed using preprogrammed computers that collect tree data and various site attributes. Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment will be utilized alongside pen-based computers customized with aerial photographs of the city.
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A recent grant from the Helen Walker Raleigh Tree Care Trust Fund has enabled the Newport Tree Society to launch a new Specimen Tree Planting Program. Over the next two years, 60 specimen-quality trees will be given at no cost to Newport residents who agree toplant and care for them.
The Newport Tree Society announced that Newport has received a $7,500 grant to establish a new Beech & Elm Tree Treatment Program. Designed to lengthen the lifespan of some of our most revered specimen trees, the program is a collaboration between the Newport Tree Society and the Newport Forestry Division.
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