THURSDAY, April 11, 2013
Vol. 41, No.15
Welcome Center Plans Unveiled
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Breakers Design Revealed The design for the Preservation Society's much-discussed welcome center at The Breakers was unveiled this week. Featuring decorative metalwork, a copper roof, and expansive windows, the structure was inspired by designs that can be found in grand public spaces such as New York's Central Park. The proposal, which still requires state and local approval, has been the source of debate amongst neighbors and preservationists who fear it could alter the historic integrity of the famed property. (Rendering courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County and Joplin-Epstein Architects)
Rebuilding Together – One Home at a Time By Pat Blakeley Springtime is synonymous with new beginnings, and on Saturday, April 27 three homes on Aquidneck Island will experience a ‘rebirth,’ if you will, thanks to Rebuilding Together Greater Newport, a cooperative effort of hundreds of local contractors, realtors, businesses, and community volunteers who will come together to help their neighbors. The most extensive work will be done at 6 Halsey Street, and a team is at the ready to put on a new roof, remodel the kitchen, and do extensive interior painting and yard work. Raised garden beds will be built on the grounds of a group home at 2 Katzman Place on The Point, and the entire residence will be repainted. In Portsmouth, a mobile home on First Street will receive a new storm door; the front porch will be rebuilt, and outside skirting will be replaced. Teams of volunteers will do prep work at all properties on April 20 and swarm in the following weekend for the big push. In an area well known for its high profile philanthropic efforts, Rebuilding Together Greater Newport has been quietly aiding area residents since 2001. People who might have otherwise slipped under the radar receive much needed assistance to live in safety and comfort in their own homes. For many, the repairs are much needed but fairly straightforward; for others, the assistance is lifechanging.
One of last year’s homeowners, Loretta Massey, of 25 Burnside Ave., was stunned. “I could not believe what they did to help me.” When she applied, Massey says, she had hoped for some assistance with long overdue painting projects, but added that when the contractors came to her home and saw just how much work was needed, they installed new windows, replaced the carpeting, remodeled bathrooms, and fixed her front porch. When she revealed she had no hot water, they replaced her water heater. The group also discovered a broken sewer pipe and replaced it, and, she adds, unbelievably during the project, her furnace failed and left her without heat. A new one was installed within days. “The only word I can say is ‘Wow,’” Massey reflected, still moved by the generosity of strangers. “It was amazing how so many people from the community came together,” she says. “There were even police officers, firemen and students – all stepping in to help me.” Susan McCoy, president of Rebuilding Together Greater Newport, says that is what the program is all about: neighbors stepping up to help neighbors. The generosity of the local business owners and contractors is unbelievable, she says. “We would never be able to do this without the wonderful contractors and professionals - the plumbers, roofers and carpenters – they all donate their time and talents.”
The Preservation Society of Newport County this week took the lid off its plans to construct a permanent welcome center on the grounds of The Breakers. Presenting to a roomful of stakeholders at Rosecliff on Monday, as well as in more intimate sessions at its Bellevue Avenue headquarters, Preservation Society officials described the proposed center as an entirely appropriate addition to one of the most important and heavily visited historic houses in the country. According to the Society's board chairman, Donald O. Ross, the center will not only allow the organization to reclaim an historic landscape, but also play a central role in funding a long list of projects at the Society’s other properties.
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Council Balks at Increase By Jonathan Clancy
Rebuilding Together will repair this Halsey St. home. (Photo by Nila Asciolla) While most of the major public service projects take place in April, board member Patrick McGrath, owner of Patrick’s Residential Property Management, says that they take requests throughout the year and assist whenever they can. “Our volunteers are eager to help, and potential recipients are urged to apply without embarrassment.” While the major ‘makeovers’ attract the most attention, the organization often discreetly steps in to repair furnaces, fix major structural damage and even buy heating oil, hoping to help their neighbors before they get into extremis. McGrath says, “Helping is what we do. Ask.” McCoy says that they often utilize slightly-used cabinets and appliances that many home professionals replace during an upgrade: “They are not brand new
but are perfectly serviceable.” ‘Repurposed’ materials enable the organization to stretch its outreach dollars a bit further, as building supplies are at a premium. The Rhode Island Board of Realtors, Salve Regina University and Newport Hospital are major sponsors, providing both a strong volunteer cadre and funding, but cash donations are always needed. Contributions may be made through Pay Pal at www.RebuildingNewport.org or by sending checks to Rebuilding Together, PO Box 748, Newport, RI 02840. Donations of any size are welcome. Homeowners interested in the program should apply directly to Rebuilding Together Greater Newport via www.RebuildingNewport.org or by writing to Rebuilding Together, PO Box 748, Newport RI 02840.
At a special meeting Monday, April 8, the Middletown Town Council found itself at odds with members of the School Committee regarding their requested 3.9 percent budget increase for the fiscal year 2014. The council’s position was that a 2 percent increase would be adequate for the school system. “You’re presenting a 3.9 percent budget [increase] to us tonight that, from where we’re sitting, is not acceptable,” said Council Vice President Robert Sylvia. “We want to know what we can do to help you, or what you can do to get to the 2 percent.” In February, the school board proposed a $37.28 million budget for fiscal year 2014, which is $926,257 more than the budget for fiscal year 2013. School officials said they had worked hard to get the numbers down, but a drop in federal and state aid necessitated the increase. The council is currently working on a proposed $65.3 million budget for the town and its schools, which they received last month. But the budget for the schools fell $457,000 short from what the school board had proposed in February.
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AROUND TOWN The Aquidneck Land Trust Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to appoint Charles ("Chuck") Allott, Esq., to be the next Executive Director of the Aquidneck Land Trust. Allott stepped in as interim Executive Director in December of last year when Ted Clement, Executive Director since 2005, relocated to Hawaii. In order to ensure an effective, fair and transparent national search and hiring process, the Board consulted with stakeholders, professional strategic planning and executive search experts, as well as former ALT Executive Director Clement. The process allowed ALT to choose from among a number of well-qualified candidates from across the country. A hiring subcommittee consisting of individuals with a broad range of expertise then undertook in-depth credential reviews and personal interviews. A final luncheon where top candidates gave a prepared speech and answered questions before a
room full of ALT supporters completed the interview process. Allott is an attorney who has a long history of public service and working to conserve Aquidneck Island. He was one of the founders of ALT and since 1990, has been active on virtually all of ALT's committees, as well as the Board Chuck Allott has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Aquidneck Land Trust. of Trustees. He has specialized in real estate and municicause he would make sure that ALT pal law in private practice and has continues to pursue successfully its been an assistant town solicitor, a mission of, "Preserving Aquidneck town councilor, and a law school Island's open spaces and natural adjunct professor. character for the lasting benefit of In a released statement, the our community." Board said it selected Allott be-
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More than 15 local organizations, businesses and scout groups will be working together on Saturday, April 13 at nine locations around Newport to make the community a “cleaner city.” If you would like to volunteer call 845-5613. Other clean-ups planned: n Saturday, April 20 – The Newport County Saltwater Fishing Club will be cleaning up shoreline fishing access points from 9 - 11 a.m. Contact Dennis Zambrotta ahead of time at 401-849-6121. n Saturday, April 20 – Save The Bay and Pruitt Chiropractic will clean up Easton’s Beach from 10 a.m. -noon. Contact Save The Bay in advance at volunteer@savebay. org or 401-272-3540 x130. Sturdy closed-toed shoes are required at Save The Bay cleanups. n Saturday, April 27 – Friends of Ballard Park will hold an Earth Day cleanup at 9 a.m., followed by a free guided tour of the park at 11 a.m. Volunteers meet at the quarry meadow off Hazard Rd. at 9 a.m. To volunteer or RSVP for a tour, contact Alexa at 401-619-3377 or events@ ballardpark.org.
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Raimondo Touts Plan to Fix Roads By Tom Shevlin
State Gen. Treasurer Gina Raimondo made a well-publicized visit to Newport last week, pushing a new initiative that could save communities millions in public infrastructure projects. Dubbed the Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund, the plan was unveiled last month during a joint press conference with House Speaker Gordon Fox, garnering a flurry of press reports and applause from local leaders who have been struggling to keep up with basic infrastructure needs. The program, which still needs to be adopted by the General Assembly, would fall under the AAA bond-rated Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency, which operates a similar fund for state and local water improvement projects. As Raimondo explained during an interview following her visit, the proposal was the outgrowth of several months of strategizing about how the state could help local communities take advantage of histori-
cally low interest rates on major infrastructure projects. "We're always looking to be innovative and come up with new ways to make government work," she said. Because her office specializes in financing, Raimondo said Fox had approached her several months ago with a challenge to rethink how road and bridge repairs are funded. Currently, most projects like the recently started Broadway Improvement Project are funded through a mix of federal, state and local funds, the latter typically secured through the city's bonding authority. When a city or town has a lessthan-desirable bond rating, repairs can become expensive. That's where the Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund would come in. By leveraging the RI Clean Water Finance Agency's strong bond rating, cities and towns could apply for lower interest loans to tackle projects like road reconstruction
and deferred maintenance. Raimondo conceded that the program would disproportionately assist those communities that have not been as fiscally responsible as others, but she said that it would also save significant dollars for towns such as Newport, which has maintained a healthy rating in recent years. Last week, Newport Mayor Henry F. Winthrop toured the Broadway streetscape project with Raimondo and city officials. "I think it's a great program," he said. "If we take advantage of it, for every $10 million, you could save $1 million" over the life of the loan. Those sentiments were echoed by Second Ward Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin, who described the program as "a no-brainer." Still, he cautioned that because Newport's bond rating is relatively good, "I don't think that it could save Newport as much money as it could other communities."
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Neighbors Complain of Flooding at Pell The Newport School Committee breezed through a loaded agenda covering a wide range of topics during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9. The first action items pertained to furnishing the interior and exterior of the new Pell Elementary School. The school committee approved a request for $476,000 to school furniture vendor Point Line Space, as well as a $222,000 request for new playground equipment to be installed at the school. According to Superintendent John Ambrogi, the two approved expenses would still leave $450,000-$500,000 in the school’s contingency fund. The school committee then endorsed the formation of a capital campaign program. Introduced by committee member Robert Power, the campaign is an endowment program that will allow for local families and the public to contribute funds for new technology in the Pell Elementary School. Although there is still money left in the contingency fund, any money raised would be saved for later use to help maintain and update technology in the future at Pell. “We’re not going to order our technology equipment until the very last minute, because there’s a constant need to keep upgrading,” said vice-chair Jo Eva Gaines. “The $30 million bond issue covers the current building cost, but it does not go forward to maintain the building. I see a need to always have some source to draw from.” The construction of the new Pell School is on schedule and under budget, but a potential problem was raised by abutter Jennifer Jackson, who lives on Dudley St. behind the Pell School. Jackson complained that ever since the Sullivan
School was demolished to begin the Pell building process, her yard has had major flooding issues. She provided photos showing that her family’s backyard is “completely damaged.” The new school’s foundation was raised roughly two feet, and Jackson said that each time it has rained since she purchased her house in September 2012, the water runs off into her yard. She said that the flooding issue was not just with her yard, but with all of Dudley Street. “As of now, my yard is completely ruined. We can’t enjoy the yard or pool this summer.” Gaines said that project manager Jim Farrar was already in talks with Jackson to help solve the issue at hand. In other news: -The school committee voted to increase the cost of student breakfast and lunch by 10 cents for the 2013-2014 school year, a move required by the federal government. Next year, the cost of breakfast and lunch at the elementary level will be $0.95 and $2.10 respectively. At the middle and high school level, breakfast will cost $1.30 and lunch will cost $2.35. The cost of breakfast and lunch in Newport public schools is the least expensive when compared to Middletown, Barrington, Tiverton, Bristol-Warren, East Providence, and Portsmouth. -Policy changes: In order to be eligible to receive the full 44 percent reimbursement rate from the state on the new Pell School, the school committee voted to change two of their district policies pertaining to pest management and minimizing mercury exposure. According to Ambrogi, changing the policies would allow the district to conform to the CHPS (Collaborative for High Performance Schools) program, which records and measures energy efficiency in school buildings.
Adhering to the CHPS standard would allow for the school to receive a 44 percent reimbursement rate on the $30 million bond. -Shared services with Middletown: Committee member Robert Power said the committee should enter into discussions with Middletown with the possibility of creating an early childhood center. Committee vice-chair Jo Eva Gaines agreed. “I can think of a lot of things we could share with Middletown,” she said. “I see working with Middletown to be quite an advantage for our communities.” Ambrogi suggested that he contact the superintendents from both Middletown and Portsmouth to join the discussion. Gaines immediately said no. “Portsmouth isn’t interested. I’m sorry, but we went through this [in examining regionalization], and Portsmouth made is clear that they were not interested in that effort. Middletown is just a walk away. I think it makes sense that we should be trying to do something with them.” n Swipe cards: As a way to beef up security at Thompson Middle School and Rogers High School, the school committee is examining the possibility of installing a swipe card security system at the schools. According to Ambrogi, the cost to secure Rogers would be very high due to the amount of entry points at the school. n Superintendent Search: If anyone wishes to submit a letter requesting to be on a Community Search Committee or wants to comment on the hiring process of the new superintendent, he or she should send requests to Wendy Gaisor, Administrative Assistant, Superintendent of Schools, Newport Public Schools’ Administration Center, 15 Wickham Road, Newport, RI 02840, or email wendygasior@newportrischools.org.
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port Interactive Marketers meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 6-9 p.m. at Salvation Cafe, 140 Broadway. Tener specializes in helping entrepreneurs write and publish how-to, memoirs, and self-help books - and will discuss the process step-bystep. Her clients have signed with Random House, Simon and Schuster, Charles Scribner’s Sons, and others.
ALN Meeting The Alliance for a Livable Newport will host an interactive town hall style meeting on Tuesday, April 16 in the Program Room at the Newport Public Library, 6:308 p.m. Panelists will include Mayor Harry Winthrop and Naomi Neville from the Newport City Council and Dr. Charles Shoemaker and Jo Eva Gaines from the School Committee. The audience is welcome to ask questions at the meeting or to submit them in advance to be asked by the Alliance. Email questions to info@newportalliance.org. The forum will be videotaped for later broadcast on public access television and will be available on the www.newportalliance.org.
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Michael F. brought in a painting recently. The subject was an Indian on horseback riding through a wilderness vista. Size was about 12” x 16”. Condition: a mar to the legs of the horse (his brother shot the painting with a rubber suction arrow when he was a little boy). Signed but not dated; though I’ve dated the painting a little before the turn of the century and I could not find any reference for the artist in any of our books. The work is somewhat primitive. Without knowing anything about the artist or any potential auction record, I valued the painting at between $1,000 and $1,250. Restoration of the painting (cleaning and repairing the mar) could cost around $250 which would increase the value somewhat. – Federico Santi, partner, Drawing Room Antiques (The Drawing Room offers free appraisals by appointment. Call 841-5060 to make an appointment.)
The Redwood Library has extended the exhibit of their first edition, first printing volume of the King James Bible – one of only 175 in circulation in the world – through April 17. The volume is over 400 years old and is rarely available for viewing. The exhibit is free and the library is open Monday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Family Concerts Need Sponsors The Newport Recreation Department is currently seeking sponsors for their annual Family Night Concerts and Children’s Nights at Easton’s Beach. The Family Night Concert Series will kick off on Tuesday, July 2 with “Avenue A.” The series will continue with seven more shows, including Joe’s Backyard Band, New York Minute, Lois Vaughn, Chelley Bill and Dyl, The Elderly Brothers, and The Dick Lupino Band. The Children’s Nights will begin on Thursday, July 11 with TBone, followed by magician Tommy James, Rolie Polie Guacamolie, Wayne From Maine, Toe Jam Puppet Band and Bill Harley. All shows are free and open to the public. The Family Night Concert Series and the Children’s Nights are both a long-standing tradition in Newport. The series would not be possible without the help of sponsors, however. In the past, many local businesses and individuals have come forward and sponsored a night at the beach. Anyone interested in sponsoring a night should contact Carol Mureddu at the Newport Recreation Department, 8455800 or at cjohnson@cityofnewport.com.
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Scholarships n The Rotary Club of Newport Three scholarships are offered to Rogers High School students graduating this June from the Rotary Club of Newport. Two scholarships are one year grants for $3,000 each. Each of these two scholarships is awarded on the basis of: financial need; academic achievement (scholarship); character, and use of “outside” time. The third scholarship is a grant of $1,000 a year for up to four years. It is awarded on the basis of: character and use of “outside” time and academic achievement. To apply for any one of these scholarships visit newportrotary.org. Deadline is April 27,2013. For additional information call Donna Maytum 401-439-7310 or email scholarships@newportrotary.org. n Irish Heritage Scholarship The Paul Crowley Newport Irish Heritage Award will gift $750 to a graduating high school senior who is a resident of Newport County and who will be a college freshman in the fall of 2013. Applicants must submit an essay explaining an important personal connection to Irish culture. The application form is available in the guidance office at local high schools; online at http:// aohnewport.org/niha/niha_mainpage.htm; or by writing the Newport Irish Heritage Association at
P.O. Box 3114, Newport, RI 02840. Deadline is May 6, 2013. For more information email: rjkelly71@cox. net. n IYRS expands its scholarship opportunities. The following IYRS named scholarships are awarded on financial need and merit. Deadline is April 19, 2013. Van Beuren Charitable Trust Scholarship - $5,000 will be awarded to a student who is a Rhode Island resident. Marine Trades Scholarship for Women - $5,000 will be awarded to a female student pursuing an education in the marine trades. Special consideration will be given to women who are entering or changing careers to the marine trades. Hope Goddard Iselin Fund $5,000 will be awarded to a female student in her first year of the Boatbuilding & Restoration Program. For more information, visit www. iyrs.org , or contact the school at 848-5777 x205 or admissions@iyrs. org. n The Robert S.H. Fye Memorial Scholarship honors the courageous spirit of Robert S.H. Fye, Middletown Class of 2002. Deadline is May 13 2013. The application form is available from the Middletown High School guidance office, or by calling 401369-5646.
General Assembly Highlights
For more information on any of these items visit www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/. n Gender specific school events Schools would no longer need to be concerned that father-daughter or mother-son dances are contrary to the state’s gender discrimination laws as a result of legislation passed by the Senate. The bill will amend state law to provide that activities for students of one sex are permissible if reasonably comparable activities are provided for students of the other sex. n Improve safety in schools Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Middletown, Little Compton, Newport, Tiverton) and Rep. Raymond E. Gallison Jr. (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Portsmouth) helped to introduce three bills which address school safety issues. Developed by the legislature and the governor’s office, the bills will, among other things, require schools to perform a safety assessment in
conjunction with local police, fire and school safety teams; require annual review and certification of school safety and emergency response plans and set specific requirements for school fire drills and lockdown drills. n Marijuana decriminalization Rep. John G. Edwards (D-Dist. 70, Portsmouth, Tiverton) and Sen. Joshua Miller (D-Dist. 28, Cranston, Providence) – lead sponsors of last year’s marijuana decriminalization legislation – joined Protect Families First at a State House news conference on the first day the law went into effect. The lawmakers had an in-depth discussion of the new rules in place for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana, which includes a $150 civil fine to replace the criminal penalties.
n Voting when polls close The House passed legislation to change the state elections law to guarantee that all voters who are standing in line to vote when polls close are allowed to cast their ballots. Under current law, if a line of potential voters stretches outside the building where polls are located, those who are outdoors at 8 p.m. could be turned away. The bill would allow them to vote. n Jobs Match program The Senate approved legislation to establish an easy-to-use computer-based program to efficiently identify and address skill gaps among job seekers. The bill seeks to strengthen statewide interagency collaborations, enhance the current state workforce development and job match system and address skill gaps.
Local General Assembly officials: Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton); President of the Senate, M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Middletown); Rep. Marvin Abney (D-Dist. 73, Middletown, Newport); Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) Rep. Peter F. Martin (D-Dist. 75, Newport), Rep. Linda Dill Finn (D-Dist. 72, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth)
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Newport Police Log Newport Fire During the period from Monday, Incident Run Report April 1 to Monday, April 8, the Newport Police Department responded to 428 calls. Of those, 103 were motor vehicle related; there were 78 motor vehicle violations issued and 25 accident reports. 1 bicycle violation and 1 private tow were also cited. The police also responded to 17 home/business alarm calls, 4 incidents of vandalism, 9 noise complaints, 10 animal complaints, conducted 12 school security checks (Rogers - 6, Coggeshall-2, Triplett-2, Cranston-Calvert-1, Underwood-1) and gave 5 DARE classes. Escort was provided for two funerals. They transported 5 prisoners, responded to 3 suicide calls, recorded 6 instances of assisting other agencies and 2 instances of assisting other police departments. In addition, 23 arrests were made for the following violations: n 5 arrests were made for outstanding bench warrants n 5 arrests were made for domestic simple assault n 2 arrests were made for disorderly conduct n 1 arrest was made for underage drinking n 1 arrest was made for domestic assault by strangulation n 1 arrest was made for larceny n 1 arrest was made for possession of narcotics n 1 arrest was made for possession of marijuana n 1 arrest was made for driving with a suspended or revoked license n 1 arrest was made for DUI n 1 arrest was made for littering n 1 arrest was made for 2nd degree sexual assault n 1 arrest was made for receiving stolen goods n 1 arrest was made for public urination
Stroller Strides A total body workout for moms and babies in strollers is offered in all three communities on the island. In Newport, class is at the Fort Adams playground by the Mac Center on Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 a.m. In Middletown, at The Upper Green Lane playground, on Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. and on Wednesdays at 4 p.m., in Portsmouth at the Common Fence playground on Monday at 9:15 a.m. and on Saturday at 9 a.m. Classes are open to moms (grandmas, dads or other caregivers) of all fitness levels and will be taught by certified and trained Stroller Strides instructors. The drop-in rate to attend is $12 per class. For more information, visit www. newport.fit4mom.
During the period from Monday, April 1 through Sunday, April 7 the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 131 calls. Of those, 63 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 51 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 8 patients refused aid once EMS had arrived. Fire apparatus was used for 131 responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters/Rescue 1 and 3 responded to 51 calls • Station 1 - Engine 1 and 6 responded to 51 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road Rescue 2 responded to 26 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road Engine 2 responded to 19 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 5 and 3 responded to 35 calls
Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 2 - Structure fires 3 - Brush / grass / mulch fires 2 - Cooking fires / contained to stovetop 1 - Rubbish / trash fire 1 - Electrical fire 1 - Commercial compactor fire 1 - Unauthorized burning 1 - Person removed from stalled elevator 1 - Motor vehicle accident 1 - Lock out 1 - Electrical wiring / equipment problem 10 - Assist public calls 12 - Fire alarm sounding - no fire 4 - Fire alarm malfunction - no fire 44 - Engine assist on EMS call In the category of fire prevention, the department performed 4 smoke alarm inspections for house sales, 15 life safety inspections, and provided 11 fire system plan reviews. Fire Prevention Message: “ IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF SMOKING MATERIALS” is listed as the cause of four of the ten fires this week. CAUTION: Discarded cigarettes and bark mulch don’t mix! A cigarette discarded in mulch can smolder for hours before the mulch reaches a temperature sufficient to support combustion. When this type of fire does finally occur, wooden steps, porches, trellises, homes, and businesses become vulnerable to fire damage. Please ensure that smoking materials are completely extinguished with water prior to being properly disposed of! —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM
Hospital Hosts April Guild Meeting Safe Driving Class The Newport Photographers’ AARP announces upcoming drivProgram on Skin Care Guild’s next meeting is Wednesday, er safety program. The cost of is The Newport Hospital’s Red Hot Mamas will host Carla M. Evans, RNP, of Newport Dermatology for “Aging Gracefully: Love the skin you’re in” on Wednesday, April 17, at 6 p.m. at Newport Hospital. Learn how to improve the look of your skin and maintain a youthful appearance. Light refreshments will be served. The program is free, but space is limited. Call 845-1551 or email nboninkellogg@lifespan.org to reserve a place.
Open Casting Newportant Studios is holding an open casting for Newport RI: The Series on Sunday, April 14 at the Newport Art Museum from noon to 4 p.m. This is a visual casting for the final six episodes of the first season. All levels of experience are encouraged to audition. Auditions are by appointment only, and appointments will be on the quarter hour. Bring headshots and resumes. To be eligible for the upcoming shoots and future episodes this casting is a must. To make an appointment send an email to TomCErb@NewportantStudios.com with three requested times and a conformation will be emailed along with application and talent releases. For more information on the series check us out on Facebook at Newport RI Series and Newportant. SayItRight.com
Literacy Volunteers of East Bay seeks volunteers to help adults working on skills such as reading, writing, math, using email and the Internet and speaking English. You don’t need to be a teacher. The next trainings are: Tuesday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Weaver Library,East Providence and Tuesday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Public Library. Each training is four sessions long, totaling eight hours. These interactive training sessions teach tutoring techniques and best practices for working with adult learners. Our volunteers meet with their students two hours per week. Call training coordinator, Eleanor Fuller, at 247-2177 to register or visit www.lveb.org Literacy Volunteers of East Bay serves East Providence and all of Bristol and Newport Counties.
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Baby Steps Fundraiser For the past four years, a toddler enrichment program called Baby Steps has stressed the importance of cultivating a strong bond between parents and children ages 0 to 3. The group will celebrate its educational achievements with a fundraiser at the Atlantic Beach Club on Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m. The cost is $25 per person or $50 per family and includes dinner and entertainment by Chris Carbone. RSVP to Linda Finn at lindaf6@ cox.net or 258-6851.
$14 ($12 for AARP members.) The first class will be held at the Middletown Senior Center on Tuesday, April 23, 8 a.m. - noon. To register call 849-8823. The Edward King House will host a class on Wednesday, May 8 from 9 am to 1 pm. Call 846-7426. The Portsmouth Senior Center will host a session on Monday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. Call 683-4106 to register. The purpose of the course is to have seniors review changes in themselves, in new laws, in road conditions and in new vehicles. As a result of the review, participants will develop some strategies for safer driving. A completion certificate is then issued, good for a discount on car insurance. Other information about the program can be obtained at 683-2212.
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Newport County YMCA Summer Camp Registration is Open!
Accredited by the American Camping Association The following camps will be offered at the Newport County Y for 2013: Champs sports camp, RAVE., gymnastics, rock climbing, Top Chef, Beach Bum, Newport & More, surfing, carpentry, Happy Tails, and traditional day camps. Ages range from 3-15, but depends on the age limit of the camp.
Junior Counselor program for 15 & 16 year old teens. Contact the YMCA at 847-9200 for more information or go to newportYMCA.org to download the 2013 camp brochure.
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The Newport Recreation department will offer an April Vacation Camp at the Hut Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. for boys and girls in grades K-5. The days will be fun-filled with games, activities, and field trips. The cost is $105 per child. For more information, contact the Newport Recreation Department at 845-5800.
The Newport County YMCA is offering two different vacation camps April 15 -19: a girls gymnastics camp and a traditional “medley” day camp. Registration forms can be found in the registration office at the YMCA. If you have any questions, contact Josh or Aly for the medley camp at 847-9200 ext. 113 or 125 or Maria for gymnastics camp at ext. 122.
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EDITORIAL History in the Making
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fter months of speculation by the public about its plans, the Preservation Society this week provided the first glimpse of its proposed welcome center for The Breakers. The merits of the design and its appropriateness on the grounds of the historic landmark estate still must be determined by state and local preservationists, but all of the talk about the project so far just shows the importance of this one, relatively small, area of the city. For the better part of the past two weeks, our focus has been on the easternmost end of Ruggles Avenue, a part of town where our history and our present are conjoined. It was here that the Gilded Age reached its zenith in 138,000-square feet of awe-inspiring architecture; where servants gathered along what we today know as the Cliff Walk; and where in more recent years certain coastal geography has earned it a reputation as a world-class surf break. Public debate – on the Cliff Walk repairs, on The Breakers welcome center – is healthy and reflects the deep connection Newporters feel toward our public and historic assets. With the city's annual budget process about to begin, we hope that this level of engagement spreads into other areas of civic affairs. The city manager's office last week released a full list of upcoming budget hearing dates. They begin on Wednesday, April 17 at City Hall, and are scheduled to run every other Wednesday through May 29 inside the City Council's chambers. Sessions begin at 6:30 p.m., with the first slated to review the proposed FY2013/14 Capital Improvement Program. The full calendar follows below: April 17 – 6:30 p.m. – Council Workshop – FY2013/14 Budget Overview and Capital Improvement Program May 1 – 6:30 p.m. – Council Workshop – Public Safety and Maritime Budgets May 15 – 6:30 p.m. – Council Workshop – Public Services and Utilities May 29 – 6:30 p.m. – Council Workshop – Community Investment, Administrative, and Civic Support
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For Raimondo, who is considered a likely candidate for governor in 2014, the issue is a bit broader. "The key thing is to put people back to work," she said. "We have a 40 percent unemployment rate in the construction trades," she said, adding that some statistics have indicated that for every $20 million spent on infrastructure improvements, 250 people are put to work. "If we're going to have a vibrant economy, we need infrastructure. It's very hard to attract businesses or tell businesses to expand here if our roads are falling apart," she said. To illustrate how the program might benefit Newport taxpayers, Raimondo didn't have to look much further than work taking place along Broadway. "Had this (program) been available at the time, it would have saved the taxpayers of Newport about $300,000," she said. Raimondo says that she plans to refine the proposal as she seeks approval for it from the General Assembly. If all goes as planned, she hopes to get the program up and running some time in 2014.
Five months after being ravaged by Superstorm Sandy, Ocean Drive was being readied to once again accept traffic this week. On Wednesday, work crews could be seen placing a final layer of asphalt on the roadway near the intersection with Harrison Avenue, and according to the contractor, they are due to be off-site by Monday, April 15. Work to restore the scenic drive had been ongoing for several months. First battered by Sandy at the end of October, and then pummeled by an early season nor'easter the week after, crews had initially been hired to repair a section of seawall that had been compromised during the storms. But after making some early progress, the project was upended as yet another winter storm washed away an entire section of road just south of the terminus of Harrison Avenue. Funding for the project was provided through federal disaster repair funds, and administered by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Public Plea an Insult to Previous Donors
To the Editor: The April 1 edition of the Newport Daily News, offered its whole front page and more stating: “In a whole new light,” and sub-headed “Funding drive under way to raise $55,000 for LED lighting in city park” – I immediately thought it an April Fools joke. Queen Ann Square as proposed to be redesigned by Maya Lin was a terrible idea and an inappropriate design, but now one can see everything from the financing onwards it is more disastrous than ever envisaged! How dare the Newport Restoration Foundation attempt to solicit money from taxpaying citizens after virtually taking our valuable sanctuary park at half its value, and now ask Newporters to help fund their folly? The former QAS Park is in ruins, yet NRF asks Newporters for money to help light it so our citizens will not fall into their ravenous open pits! An insult without parallel, but one wonders what must previous donors think? Raising more money should have been unnecessary for it only means everything NRF said during Council hearings was unfound-
ed. With a budget of $3.5million, they need an extra $55,000 Meaning, that they are worse at their jobs than was ever thought. How could they be off such a little bit, and with tails between their legs go beg the indulgence of an audience that was mostly against and less than 15% in favor, and ask for money from such an audience? At first, most objectors thought it an inappropriate monument to Doris Duke, then NRF stated it was Doris Duke’s gift of the land in a City Council resolution, when it was actually a Redevelopment Agency gift. But now, we know that NRF was/is unprepared, and the project is more absurd than the huge number of objectors could have ever surmised. After insincere promises, the Doris Duke Memorial Foundation, NRF’s shell foundation, now uses City-owned land to develop an absurd project, at what cost? The stones are free for NRF owns them, three half-size fake foundations, 50 saplings, a fake chimney, walkways, design/contractor/consultant fees, infrastructure and lights all totaling anything near $3 million, unlikely?
After millions given by well-meaning foundations, and Councilor Winthrop told me some time ago, “how can we reject a gift of $3-4 million with an endowment, at this moment?” All else was ignored by City Council including the terms of the agreement with DDMF, the wholly inadequate endowment, actual costs and benefits to the City, the control of the agreement is 2:1 by DDMF. The City has no voice nor control, it has nothing, except some holes in the ground and a dummy chimney. Each day, we see more of the absurdity of the situation which City Council has condemned taxpayers to live with. The need to ask the public for $55,000 proves a lack of professionalism and everything else negative about this project and its management. The objectors to the machinations of NRF and Maya Lin and redesign of QAS remain, and after all is said and done, we all had hoped it would turn out better, but it is now clear that it will be worse than anyone ever thought. Laurence S. Cutler, AIA RIBA
Two Visitor Centers Confusing to Tourists The Crown Jewel To the Editor: Maybe a welcome center would be a wonderful addition to the Newport experience. But WHY would the Preservation Society of Newport County place an expensive new building on their most important property, whose grounds should be as hallowed as its structures?? This site is not central, and Cornelius Vanderbilt II’s home has no trouble attracting Newport’s fans as is. Leave the The Breakers property alone! Or put effort into reviving the original Ernest Bowditch landscape designs for this site which have become somewhat neglected. The PSNC should be in the business of preserving, not building; visitors don’t come here to enjoy modern architecture. The PSNC already owns 424 Bellevue Avenue: a superb location - more convenient to all traffic than Ochre Point. Why not make 424 Bellevue into a visitor center – and still have funds to buy another property - and restore that to upgrade their offices and archives? Already The Breakers is the biggest house-museum draw on the East Coast; another house in the PSNC’s collection could benefit from having a visitor center closer to it. The PSNC should learn from the examples of museums that have recently over-reached financially by trying to modernize. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal both published articles on this subject in 2012. If the PSNC was to overspend itself into oblivion, it would be tragic for Newport. The PSNC is
neither cash rich, nor in the business of providing food and restrooms. Existing Newport businesses struggle already without having to compete with a new café. Also: food brings litter, food brings vermin. Perhaps a PSNC visitors center should be created in partnership with Discover Newport which runs the Information Center near the bus station (also a great location!). Why have two visitor centers in the same city?! It is confusing to tourists. Positioning a large new structure just inside the limestone walls and unsurpassed ironwork gates of The Breakers is appalling. The Breakers is a National Historic Landmark; I doubt a new structure on the grounds so close to the house and gate house is in keeping with the mission statement of that group. The whole project is ill-conceived. More community members would support a plan that would rescue another historical home in Newport – thus saving it from transition into condominium units or worse – which could provide an improved location for the aging facilities of the PSNC offices at 424 Bellevue Avenue. It would be terrible to put a new structure in front of any PSNC property. They should PRESERVE another property, and not proceed with their poor plan to disfigure the entry to The Breakers. Jamie Comstock Chappaqua, NY
To the Editor: I am very shocked and deeply concerned about the Preservation Society’s proposal to build on the grounds of The Breakers. Having grown up in Newport or rather Portsmouth at Oakland Farm with regular visits as a very young child to the Breakers for tea with my great, great grandmother I believe (if I have the generations correctly), I have a strong feeling for the house and the grounds. I think that the reason visits to The Breakers are so much enjoyed by everyone is that they can see the whole picture as it was and imagine themselves strolling around the grounds in the long dresses with parasols or possibly playing croquet on the lawn after they have enjoyed a visit to all the rooms. If a modern visitors’ center is plopped down by the gate it will take away so much of the ambience of the house that the visit will lose a great deal of its appeal. It will just be another tourist stop without the thrill of entering into a bygone era. I do hope that the Preservation Society will reconsider this idea. The Island has so much to offer, between the revolutionary history of those houses, the Gilded Era houses and the Aquidneck Land Trust land at Oakland Farm. There is something for everyone to enjoy, admire and learn from. The Breakers is really the Crown Jewel of houses to visit on the east coast in conjunction with Biltmore in Ashville. I do hope that Trudy will reconsider. Emily Vanderbilt Wade
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Hope for Return of Historic Tax Credits By Ross Cann Maintaining and restoring historic buildings is challenging, but it is often these structures that give character and form to beautiful communities like Newport. Thus, there is a strong societal and economic advantage for the government to help assure that these old structures remain useful. For this reason, in 1976, the Internal Revenue Service began permitting owners or developers who restore buildings that are either historic landmarks or within qualified historic districts to recoup up to 20 percent of the restoration expense over a period of five years. This program is administered by the Department of the Interior, and its guidelines serve as a road map for such renovations in order to qualify for the tax credits. Not surprisingly, these same guidelines also serve as the principles by which Historic District Commissions, like the one that oversees nearly half of Newport’s geographical area, evaluate and govern renovations of architecturally important buildings. Among these guidelines are: 1. Use a property for its historical purpose if possible. 2. Preserve the character of the building as much as possible. 3. Each property is an important
record of its own history and use. 4. Sometimes the changes to a building also acquire historic importance worth preserving. 5. Distinctive and character-defining features of buildings are particularly important to preserve. 6. Repair when possible. Replace in kind when necessary. Rebuild using the historic evidence that is available. 7. Clean and construct using the gentlest methods possible to preserve the original building materials. 8. Preserve and document archeological discoveries that may be found 9. Add new structures in a way that is compatible with the old but clearly differentiated from the original. 10. New additions should be planned so that the original structure is unimpaired by the new work. Establishment of historic districts and designations is sometimes controversial, because of fear of government control over private property. In 2002, the Rhode Island legislature implemented a state tax credit of 30 percent of qualified construction costs that could be used in conjunction with the federal credit. Studies indicate that the tax credit
generated $5.35 of economic stimulus for every $1 of tax credit. However, the benefit went to the local communities in which buildings were restored, while the cost was seen as coming out of state coffers. Thus, in the Great Recession of 2008, the state legislature suspended the tax credit program. Groups like GrowSmart RI and the state Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission have been working to restore the credits, but meanwhile, important projects have been stalled or cancelled. The historic buildings that make up communities like Newport are precious. They have taken hundreds of years to build and preserve, yet they can be lost to neglect or to a moment of careless demolition. The return of the historic preservation credits holds the promise of economic stimulus and the preservation of the state’s – and Newport’s – architectural heritage. Architectural historians are watching with interest to see if the legislature will restore the credits.
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Council to Explore Homestead Tax Exemption By Tom Shevlin Is a homestead exemption right for Newport? City Council members will be studying that question over the coming months. At its Wednesday, April 3 meeting, the Council passed a resolution to form an exploratory committee to determine whether a property-tax break should be given for owner-occupied homes in the city. Already in place in other communities such as Providence, homestead exemptions are intended to encourage year-round owner-occupancy by providing homeowners a tax credit based on their home's assessed value. The state General Assembly granted Newport the authority to apply such an exemption when it adopted its current split rate, which taxes commercial properties at a higher rate than residential. However, until recently, the idea hadn't drawn much interest. "I think it's time that we at least consider what an exemption might look like," said Councilor Michael T. Farley. "It's something that I think
could benefit a lot of people." Farley has long been a proponent of implementing some form of homestead exemption. It was a signature issue during his 2010 campaign against Second Ward Councilor Justin S. McLaughlin. "We need to find a way to incentivize more young families to live here year-round." Farley said. At the meeting, McLaughlin cosponsored Farley's resolution, saying that the concept warrants analysis and discussion. "The idea is for it to be revenue neutral," McLaughlin said, noting that the exact nature of the exemption has yet to be developed. Mayor Henry F. Winthrop agreed. "I think we need to get all the data, all of the facts," he said. "In theory, it seems to make sense." But, he added, it will be important to consider just how much a homestead exemption would cost other property owners before coming up with a recommendation. A homestead exemption in Newport could be as simple as giving homeowners a credit on the first $25,000 of assessed value, or as aggressive as Providence's, where
owner-occupied homes can qualify for up to 50 percent off their property tax bills. Given Newport's already low property tax rate, it's unlikely that any proposal would cut residents' bills in half, but at least some relief could be expected. As the resolution states: "The City Council of Newport is desirous of offering incentives to property owners to live and make their home in Newport…maintaining the fabric of our community depends on encouraging ownership of property by year-round residents who provide a level of commitment to our schools, infrastructure and environment." Councilor Jeanne Marie Napolitano was on the council at the time when the city transitioned to a split residential-commercial system. She said Wednesday that although she was hesitant to provide a blanket endorsement for adopting a homestead exemption, she is fully supportive of exploring the matter further. Her fellow councilors agreed, and the measure was passed.
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INCREASE CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 The council asked how long the school committee had been aware that the council wanted the increase not to exceed 2 percent. The room fell silent when School Superintendent Rosemarie Kraeger said they had read it in the newspaper last week. Both sides noted that better communication should be a goal. Councilor Paul Rodrigues asked the committee if they had an alternate plan. Kraeger responded, “We’re going to propose a number of reductions, but it is going to cut into the core of what we need to do for our children in Middletown.” Council members offered suggestions such as cutting back on non-educational programs to help control costs, but the School Committee said that all positions in the educational system are connected.
Kraeger said that there are now three department heads, where there used to be eight or nine. “We’re dealing with parents who say we don’t have enough guidance counselors at the high school to write letters of recommendation,” Kraeger said. “We continue to see program after program erode from this district. We are not servicing our students the way we should be.” Rodrigues expressed surprise at the proposed increase in the school budget: “We’re not asking our residents for four percent, and we run a town.” Rodrigues suggested that town and school facilities and equipment be combined in order to shave costs. Facilities Director Ed Collins responded, “Our unions will work in any building, in any location, and they’ve done that. They’ve done work for town
hall, they’ve done work for the library, and they’ve done work for the police station.” Collins said the school system has five people to handle over 2,000 work orders per year in buildings that are over 50 years old. He noted that the school buildings are the same age as the police and fire stations that are now being replaced. School Committee Chair Theresa Silveria Spengler said that the town is beautifying public areas and parks but that those efforts will not attract people to live in Middletown if the schools are not good. The council is set to discuss the budget again Monday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Public hearings on the proposal are scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 29, at Town Hall at 6 p.m.
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Five teams of corpsmen from Naval Health Clinic New England Newport went head to head at Camp Fogarty on Friday, April 5 to determine who would represent the command at the annual Corpsman Challenge in June. The teams’ medical, field, military and physical readiness skills were tested to see which group had the best shot at bringing the NHCNE trophy home to Newport - for the fourth consecutive year. Team Mayhem, made up of HM3 Micah Neill, HM3 Renaldo Hill, HM3 Joshua Venegas, HM1 Anthony Barlow (captain) and HM3 Giovanni Rivera, won the right to compete, edging out teams from the Dental Clinic, Pharmacy, King Hall and Family Practice for the honor.
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The Narragansett Council of the Boy Scouts of America will host a reunion gathering of Eagle Scouts, past and present, affiliated with the Navy in Rhode Island on Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m. at the Naval War College Museum. Share memories, learn how scouting has changed, and meet other military Eagle Scouts. Those interested in attending should contact Capt. Jim Cunha at jcunha@naps.edu.
SWOS Blood Drive The Rhode Island Blood Center will hold a blood drive in the Bobby Burke Lounge at Surface Warfare Officers School on Thursday, April 18, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Roll up your sleeve to help a shipmate, neighbor or friend.
Spring Vacation Fun Join Navy MWR for some fun and educational activities during April vacation with two events at the Recreation Center, Building
656. Toe Jam Puppet Band will perform two shows on Tuesday, April 16, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Kids ages 3 and up are welcome to dance and sing along with the energetic band. On Thursday, April 18, POW! Science! will offer handson science fun at 10:30 a.m. and noon for children ages 5-12. Both days will include arts and crafts activities. Tickets are $6.50 per child, per event and include lunch. Tickets are available at the Seaview Lanes Bowling Center. For more information, call MWR Special Events at 401-841-3127.
Volunteers Wanted American Legion Post 18 is seeking volunteers to help bring a bit of springtime fun to residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol on Saturday, April 13 at a spring-themed bingo party. Volunteers will distribute ditty bags, socialize, and help play games. Muster at 480 Metacom Ave. at 1 p.m., games start at 1:30 p.m. For
more information, contact Christine Haywood at 401-556-5940.
Echo Taps The Echo Taps ceremony will take place at the RI Veterans Cemetery in Exeter on Saturday, May 18. Volunteer brass players and spectators of all ages are welcome. Brass players should muster at the cemetery at 11 a.m. to practice. Volunteer flag line participants muster by 11:30 a.m. Ceremonial Taps "in the round" starts at noon. For more info, e-mail Michael Jackson of Bugles Across America at istrum4U@cox.net.
NOSC Guided Tour The Newport Officers’ Spouses’ Club will host a guided tour outing of Newport on Wednesday, April 24 at 9:30 a.m. Guests will board a bus at the Naval Station for the two-hour tour and have the option to gather at the Officers’ Club for lunch afterwards. To register, visit www.NewportOSC.org.
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The Naval War College Museum’s Eight Bells Lecture Series will continue on Thursday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m. at the museum. Professor John Ballard will lecture on his book, “From Kabul to Baghdad and Back,” questioning some of the fundamental assumptions affecting decisions regarding the prosecution of the Afghan war. Dr. Ballard is the Dean of Faculty at the National War College. He is a retired Marine and combat veteran of the Iraq War who commanded at the battalion and group levels. He served on Service, Joint Task Force and Unified Command staffs, and his final military assignment was in the Office of the Secretary of Defense in the Pentagon. Ballard has authored six books. The lecture is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. Call 401-8412101 at least one day prior to event.
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WELCOME CENTER CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 Ross said that the welcome center will provide visitors with a world-class introduction to a world-renowned property. "The welcome center will create an appropriate, positive first experience for the 400,000 people who visit The Breakers from around the world annually," he said. "It will give them a place to learn about the Preservation Society's properties and other attractions in Newport, plan their day's activities, and purchase tickets or memberships. They'll also be able to enjoy light refreshments and use clean and accessible restrooms." As detailed in drawings presented by architect Alan Joslin of Boston-based Epstein Joslin Architects, the proposed structure would take the place of an existing tent adjacent to the main gate just north of the historic caretaker's cottage. The tent will be removed, along with the small ticket booth and concession stand located just inside the mansion's gates, and the landscape will be restored. Trudy Coxe, the Preservation Society's executive director, said that although the tent, which was erected in 2001, has been a welcome addition to the property, the time has come to replace it with something more suitable. "The board has been working on this project since 2001 when we put the tent up and found that the tent idea turned out to be a very good one for us because it allowed us to talk to people and explain that there were things other than The Breakers to do," Coxe said. "We've been living since that time with a tent and a port-a-jon that's not
"It's absolutely bogus to say that historic properties aren't built on. Go back to Monticello, go back to Mount Vernon." – Trudy Coxe terribly attractive, and in the summer has a very long line and is inaccessible. There’s also no place for a mother and her child to sit down and have a lemonade. And so, we're trying to combine those three functions inside a very small space inside the walls of The Breakers." According to Coxe, since the tent first opened, membership in the Preservation Society has grown to over 30,000, revenue has increased by $16 million, and ticket sales to other houses have grown "substantially." And, she said, much of the revenue generated has gone toward preservation efforts at all of the Preservation Society's properties. Occupying 3,700 square feet, the proposed new building would be located in a heavily vegetated area of the property that over the years has been the site of a series of romantic gardens. Evoking such historic landscapes as New York's Central Park, the new structure will have period details such as expansive windows to let in natural light, a copper roof, and ornamental metal work. The building would also have modern amenities such as radiantheat floors, central air conditioning, fully accessible restroom facilities, and a ticketing area designed to function similarly to that at an Apple computer store. "What we've done is look for inspiration in buildings built in parks during the late 1800s," Joslin said. If approved, the project would not only provide a more attractive welcoming point for visitors, it would also restore a lost "secret garden.” Preservation Society officials acknowledged that any changes to
The interior of the center will feature many interactive exhibits. (Rendering courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County and Joplin-Epstein Architects) The Breakers' property would likely spark some degree of controversy due to the fact that the mansion is a National Historic Landmark and an important tourist attraction. The controversy began last summer, well before any plans had been finalized. In the ensuing months, the debate has continued in newspapers’ letters to the editor pages, with opponents voicing concerns over the building's size, location, and the impact that it could have on the property's historic integrity. However, as Coxe noted, modern structures are common at other notable historic sites. "It's absolutely bogus to say that historic properties aren't built on. Go back to Monticello, go back to Mount Vernon," she said. Still, some questioned why the building needed to be sited inside the gates of the mansion. According to architect Joslin, other locations, including a parking lot across the street, the property's boiler room, and even further north on Bellevue Avenue, were all considered. However, in the end, the subcommittee found that the area where the tent has proved so successful not only fit with the organization's interests, but also was ideal for enhancing the visitor experience. As the Preservation Society notes on the project website, www. TheBreakersWelcomeCenter.org, although the mansion itself is opulent, the current visitor experience is spartan. Typically, visitors begin their day with a stop at either a "carnivalstyle ticket booth" or the large canvas tent, which tends to become hot during the summer months and damp during rain events. For those craving refreshments, soft drinks and snacks are available through vending machines located in a small wooden shed painted green to blend in with the surrounding vegetation. The property's restroom facilities, which would be expanded significantly under the proposed welcome center design, are currently limited to a small portable trailer situated in a grove of trees. The proposed welcome center would consolidate those amenities under one roof – a roof that would be no higher than that of the existing tent. Food service would be similar to that already operating at the Preservation Society's Elms mansion and at Marble House, where guests can choose from a limited selection of cold sandwiches and beverages provided by an outside caterer. Noting the absence of kitchen facilities in the building design, Ross said that it's not the intention for the welcome center to compete with local restaurants. Rather, the primary focus of the facility will be to boost ticket sales to the Preservation Society's other properties, increase membership, and provide information on local activities and businesses through a
state-of-the-art information display located inside the ticketing area. Joslin said that there is historic precedent for the building at that site, which is located not far from where series of greenhouses once stood and is at a unique "crossroads" for the utilities on the property. Joslin, who was hired for the project last July, rebuffed suggestions that it was done "in secret." He added that although the project has been discussed for a long time, it's only been recently that the building's design has come together. "Now that there seems to be a feeling of comfort that we're doing the right thing, now it's time to share it with the public – and it's being done broadly so that we're as transparent as possible," Joslin said. Coxe and her board of directors have launched a vigorous public outreach campaign to promote the project. "We started on Saturday morning meeting with many of our donors," Coxe said. "We've had meetings with local neighborhood associations, we had a big luncheon on Monday of community leaders that spanned museum directors to hospitality industry leaders." So far, she said, the response from the public has been has been encouraging. On Monday, a formal application for the welcome center was submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office, which will evaluate whether the structure negatively impacts the property's use. If the application is approved, it would then move to the city level, where members of the Planning Board, Historic District Commission, and Zoning Board of Review will weigh the proposal. According to Joslin, construction for the building is not expected to negatively impact the site's landscape, viewshed, or the historic boiler room and caretaker's cottage. "The location, programming and design of the welcome center are fully consistent with the Preservation Society's mission to preserve, protect and present Newport's historic houses and gardens," Ross said. Bill Wood-Prince was a member of the subcommittee that first began considering what a permanent Breakers’ welcome center would look like some 12 years ago. "One of the misconceptions is that we're doing this to increase ticket sales at The Breakers," WoodPrince said. "That's not true. We're about filled up there." According to the most recent figures, more than 20 million people have visited The Breakers since it opened for tours in 1948, and it currently accounts for roughly twothirds of all attendance to the organization's historic mansions. The State Historic Preservation Office is expected to formally weigh in on the project in the coming weeks.
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More than 300 guests filled the Atlantic Beach Club ballroom April 4 to celebrate the efforts of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. The annual “Swing into Spring” fundraiser generated nearly $106,000 for the Center’s core programs. The funds raised will help feed hundreds of Newport County families through their Food Pantry, Breakfast Program and Food 2 Friends delivery service and will allow dozens of children to attend preschool, afterschool and summer camp programs. Event co-chairs Rosalind VazMacLean and Wendy Kagan, the event committee, the Board and the MLK staff thank the community for their generous support.
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CALENDAR Thursday April 11
Newport Restaurant Week Where are you going to take your special someone? Enjoy three courses at lunch for $16 or dinner for $30 at Newport’s finest restaurants. www.DiscoverNewportRestaurantWeek.com. Rough Point Opens for Tours Doris Duke’s Rough Point opens for the season, with new exhibit, “A Career of Giving: The Surprising Legacy of Doris Duke,” 680 Bellevue Ave., Thursday-Sunday, www. NewportRestoration.org. Notre Dame Lecture Benjamin Mouton, Chief Architect of Historic Monuments, Paris, France, lectures on the rich history of this iconic monument, highlighting its conservation and restoration, Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave., 11 a.m., members free, non-members $5, registration strongly suggested, 401-847-1000 x154. Newport Gallery Night Newport’s art galleries offer evening hours, Redwood Library open, free admission to the Newport Art Museum, 5-8 p.m. “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., 401-847-0292, www.Redwood Library.org. Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 5 p.m. Freemasonry Lecture Samual Biagetti presents “Rupture in the Temple: The Rise & Fall of Freemasonry in Rhode Island,” Colony House, Washington Sq., 5:30 p.m., members $1, non-members $5, 401-841-8770. Life of the Mind Series Jess Kornbluth, author, blogger and journalist on “All the News That’s Not Fit to Print: A Reader’s Guide to the Best of the Internet,” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., reception 5:30 p.m., lecture 6 p.m., members free, non-members $10, 401-847-0292 x112 to reserve, www.RedwoodLibrary.org. Artist Talk Newport Art Museum hosts free gallery talk by exhibiting artist Gerry Perrino, 6 p.m. RI Lotteries Lecture History of lotteries in the state from early in the 18th century, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 6:30 p.m., 401-683-9457, www.PortsmouthLibrary.org. Immigration Series Series wraps up with discussion on Immigration Enforcement and the Business of Detainment, Channing Church Parish Hall, 135 Pelham St., 7 p.m., reserve at 401-846-0643 or channingmemorial@verizon.net.
Friday April 12
Newport Restaurant Week Final days until November! Three courses at lunch for $16 or dinner for $30. Computer Workshop Introduction to Word, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., registration required, 401-847-8720 x208.
Open Studio Space available for individual art projects, own supplies required, Edward King House, 35 King St., 1-3 p.m. Movies at King House Free screening of recent releases, Edward King House, 1 p.m. “Anna Karenina” Free screening of the film, starring Kiera Knightly and Jude Law, Newport Public Library, 2:30 p.m. Boys & Girls Clubs Open House Family fun celebration with swimming, moon bounce, rock wall climbing and more, 95 Church St., 3:30 -7 p.m. Opening Reception Reception for Portsmouth Arts Guild’s Members’ Non-Juried Show, 2679 E. Main Rd., 6-8 p.m., all media show. Off Your Rocker Night of stand-up comedy to benefit the Edward King House, Elks Lodge, 104 Pelham St., 7:30 p.m., $20, seniors and students $15. Improv Comedy Interactive comedy with the Bit Players, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 401-8493473, www.FirehouseTheater.org.
Saturday April 13
Newport Restaurant Week Check out the special deals. DiscoverNewportRestaurantWeek.com. Aquidneck Growers’ Market Locally grown food and other products, music, hot lunch items, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 401-848-0099. Redwood Book Group Meet to discuss James Boswell’s literary biography, “The Life of Samuel Johnson,” all welcome, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10 a.m., 401-847-0292, www.Redwood Library.org. Cinderella at the Library Calling all princesses, pirates, and princes for an hour of stories, dancing, and games, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 10 a.m., costumes encouraged, 401-423-7280, www.JamestownPhilomenianLibrary.org. Seal Tours Save The Bay offers seasonal seal watching tours aboard M/V Alletta Morris, expert guides and binoculars provided, 142 Long Wharf Dock, 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., reservations suggested, 401-203-7325, www.savebay.org.
“Words into Poetry” Celebrate National Poetry Month with members of Ocean State Poets, readings, discussion, open mic, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 3 p.m. Earth Day Film Screening of “Genetic Roulette,” Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., 7 p.m., $5.
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Improv Comedy 8 & 10 p.m. See April 12 for details. Kashmir at Grand Kashmir plays Led Zepplin in a free concert at Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Hwy., 9 p.m., 18+, 401-849-5100, www.NewportGrand.com.
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Historic Site Tours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. See Saturday, April 13 for details. First Ladies Lecture Middletown Historical Society sponsors second lecture on the nation’s first ladies, presented by Sneak Peek Productions, the Paradise School, corner of Paradise and Prospect avenues, 2-4 p.m. Open Mic Sunday Open mic at Custom House Coffee, 600 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth, 2-5 p.m., featured performers 3-3:45 p.m.
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Tuesday Preschool Storytime Storytime for preschoolers at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10:30 a.m., public welcome, free. Scenic Train Rides 10:30 a.m. See Sunday, April 14 for details. www.ocnrr.com.
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Project Chick Learn all about chicks with Project Chick at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 2 p.m.
“Islam in the Sultanate of Oman” Touring exhibit promotes religious tolerance, intercultural understanding and inter-religious dialogue while depicting how Islam is practiced in daily life in a modern Arabic society, SRU, Antone Academic Center, Lawrence Ave., through April 23.
“Great Decisions” Kicks Off The Council for International Visitors hosts reception and first seminar of the series with Cmdr. William Perdue on “Humanitarian Intervention,” Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Ave., 5:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. lecture, members free, non-members $5, 401-847-5196, newportciv.org.
Chicks at the Library Casey Farm brings chicks and eggs to the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2:30 p.m., children ages 4+ can interact with mother hen and chicks, 401-847-8720 x204.
Newport Blues Cafe–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Trivia Challenge, 8 p.m. Oceancliff–Dick Lupino, Mike Renzi, Kirk Feather, Jeff Fountain The Fifth Element–DJ Maddog
Friday, April 12 LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on Piano, 7-11 p.m. Middletown VFW – Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m.
Narragansett Cafe –Lazy Dog, 9:30
Jamestown Book Group Discuss “The Beauty of Humanity Movement,” by Camilla Gibbs, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 1 p.m., free, new members welcome.
Scenic Train Rides 10:30 a.m. See Sunday, April 14 for details. www.ocnrr.com.
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Newport Blues Cafe–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m.
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Sine Nomine Concert Sine Nomine Vocal Ensemble performs sacred music from Renaissance Venice, with a performance of Monteverdi’s Mass from 1650, Trinity Church, 3 p.m., $20.
Discover Colonial Newport in Costume Follow a guide in colonial costume and learn about the city’s founding, its prosperity and its role in the American Revolution, departs from the Museum of Newport History at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m., 401-841-8770.
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PJ Storytime Parents and 5-8 year-olds welcome to hear book-loving teens share favorite stories, pajamas and Teddy bears welcome, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m.
Music in Jamestown Friends of the Jamestown Library present Ed McGuirl & Mike Fischman playing rock and blues, 26 North Rd., 3 p.m., www.JamestownPhilomenianLibrary.org.
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Lunch with the Artist Series Richard Tyre hosts a lunchtime discussion on “The Language of Ornament: Paisley, Medallion and Vine Scroll,” Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 12 p.m., members free, non-members $5, bring lunch, 401-848-8200.
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“Consuming Kids” Bloom and newportFILM present free screening of documentary on the multi-billion dollar marketing machine targeting kids and families, Jane Pickens Theater, 7 p.m. IYRS Lecture Rockwell Stenstrud will present “Inventing Rhode Island, 1636-1663: How Six Rebellious People Caused Enough Bedlam in Massachusetts to Be Banished and Founded Rhode Island to Get Even,” IYRS, 449 Thames St., 7:30 p.m., members free, non-members $7, 401-848-5777. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 401-619-1388.
Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge–The Rock, 9 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub –Silly Rabbit Rhino Bar–Squelch; Metal Night Rhumbline–Rod Luther, 6:30 p.m. The Chanler–Greg Abate, Kent Hewitt, Mark Pucci, 6-10 p.m. The Fifth Element–Honky Tonk Knights,10 p.m.-1a.m.
Saturday, April 13 Clarke Cooke House–Honky Tonk Knights, 10 p.m.; D J Jackie Henderson in the Boom Boom Room, 9 p.m. Hyatt Five 33 Lounge–Dave Manuel, 4-6 p.m. LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on Piano, 7-11 p.m. Middletown VFW – Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Narragansett Cafe –Steve Smith & the Nakeds , 9:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–Sugar, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Hindsight 9 p.m. Newport Grand Entertainment– Kashmir, Led Zepplin Tribute band, 9 p.m. O’Briens Pub – DJ C Gray, 10 p.m. The Fifth Element–The Ubiquitones Rhino Bar–The Hype; Electronic NIght Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 14 Fastnet Pub – Traditional Irish Music, 6-10 p.m. Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Narragansett Cafe –Ryan Hart & the Blue Hearts, 1-4 p.m. O’Brien’s Pub – Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. One Pelham East–The Vudu Sister, 6-9 p.m. The Fifth Element–The Ubiquitones
Monday, April 15 Fastnet Pub–The Ubiquitones, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.
Tuesday, April 16 Fastnet–”Blue Monday” The Wharf Pub–Acoustic Open Mic, 7 -10 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17 Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Grand Karaoke, 8 p.m. Norey’s – Lisa Mills, 8 p.m. Sardella’s – Dick Lupino, Mike Renzi, Dave Burdett, 7-9:30 p.m.
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Current Events Take a Scary Turn in ‘Olympus’ By Patricia Lacouture In “Olympus Has Fallen,” the President of the United States, Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart), and Vice-President Charlie Rodriguez (Phil Austen) have been taken hostage by Korean guerilla forces. In this situation, the Speaker of the House, Alan Trumbull, played by Morgan Freeman, must step up as acting President. Freeman, as President, stands saddened but tall and strong in his duty to his country. Patriotism is a major theme in this film. Its opening shot shows the American flag waving proudly above the White House. Just 18 months earlier, the President suffered a great personal loss; his wife, Margaret (Ashley Judd), was killed in a car accident that both he and his son survived. The movie’s plot seems simple, yet three major plot lines run through the narrative. A visit from the South Korean Prime Minister sets a devious plan in motion. Unknown to the South Korean leader, a notorious North Korean terrorist, Kang (Rick Yune), has infiltrated his ranks and has set up an attack of devastating proportions. A third plot line explores the guilt shouldered by Mike Banning (Gerard Butler), a former lead Secret Service agent assigned to the President’s family, because he failed to save the First Lady. Mike no longer works for the White House, but he joins the White House forces—military, local police and the brain trust headed by Trumbull—to fight a foe who wants to leave the United States in what he calls “a dark, cold nuclear winter.”
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The ex-Army Ranger and the President are two noble characters. A third major player in this deadly endgame is Angela Bassett as the head of the Secret Service, Lynne Jacobs. Her spunk and determination help keep things centered and sane in the conclave of power that has assembled—both government leaders and military commanders. President Asher is an intelligent, brave, and conscientious leader. By contrast, Kang wants the U.S. and other world powers to stay out of the sparring between North and South Korea, and if a chunk of the planet is destroyed, he doesn’t care. Driven by rage, vengeance and an inflated ego, Kang is a power-mad agent of destruction. If his plan works, the U.S., as we know it, will become a barren wasteland. The movie distills the collective anxiety in the United States about current events in North Korea. I
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Earth Day Kite Fly The 375th Portsmouth R.I. Committee will hold an Earth Day Kite Fly at Glen Park on Sunday, April 21. The day’s events begin with a 12:30 performance of the Navy Band Northeast’s Top Brass. Following the music, at about 1:15 p.m., Kiteman, and Portsmouth resident Tom Casselman, will begin kite flying demonstrations. Join in the fun and bring a kite. Other family activities include storytelling and a bounce house. Hot sandwiches, hot dogs and hamburgers will be sold by Portsmouth’s Grillmasters. At 2 p.m. attendees will gather to make the “We Love Portsmouth Heart.”
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Guided tours of Doris Duke’s Rough Point will begin for the season on Thursday, April 11. Visitors will get a peek into the life of this 20th century heiress and learn about her unprecedented commitment to philanthropy. Small groups of 12-14 guests will visit the first floor of the mansion and continue upstairs to Duke’s bedroom and into the special exhibition galleries. This year’s exhibit, “A Career of Giving: The Surprising Legacy of Doris Duke,” examines how Duke turned her good fortune and personal interests into a life’s work in philanthropy and explores her lesser-known interests and quiet generosity. Rough Point and the exhibit are open April 11 – Nov. 9. Doris Duke’s Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave. Tours run Thursday-Sunday, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 1:30 p.m., 401-847-8344, www.NewportRestoration.org.
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Hearth and Home Exhibit Newport Historical Society’s exhibit, “Hearth and Home,” examines how Newporters kept warm two centuries ago, Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames St., daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., www.NewportHistory.org. Children’s Art Class Free art class offered by KidzArt to explore different styles and media, hands-on program, ages 9-12, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., registration required, 401-847-8720 x204. Scenic Train Rides 10:30 a.m. See Sunday, April 14 for details. www.ocnrr.com. Celebrating Our 32nd Year in Business
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Conscious Crafting Creative crafting using recycled and reusable materials to make envelopes, paper bead jewelry, magnets and more, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd. Middletown, 1-3 p.m., ages 8+ with adult, members $6, nonmembers $10, reservations strongly suggested, 401-846-2577.
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Chess Group Weekly gathering for chess players, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 401-619-1388.
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Nature Storytime Norman Bird Sanctuary hosts nature-themed storytime with “Dear Children of the Earth,” for preschoolers ages 3+, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 10 a.m., members $3, non-members $6, 401-846-2577. Computer Workshop Google Tools, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., registration required, 401-8478720 x208. Backyard Birds Storytime Bird-themed storytime and craft, Middletown Public Library, 11 a.m., registration required, 846-1573. Rogues and Scoundrels Tour Learn why this colony was sometimes known as “Rogue’s Island” as you stroll through Newport. See where scoundrels lived, where pirates profited, and where criminals were put on trial. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770. Touch-a-Truck and Tree Walk Children’s tree walk and Touch-aTruck tree climbing demo, Morton Park, 1 p.m. MacBeth 8 p.m. See April 18 for details. A Taste of RI History
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Aquidneck Growers’ Market Locally grown food and other products, music, hot lunch items, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 401-848-0099. Golden to Gilded Walking Tour Explore the social history and architecture of Newport from the Golden Colonial Era to the Gilded Age, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 10:30 a.m., 401-841-8770. Merrillton Landscape Tour Newport Historical Society’s tour of the month features Tim Brown of the Newport Tree Society in an in-depth look at the landscape of Merrillton, one of Newport’s historic Bellevue neighborhood estates, 11 a.m., $15 per person, reservations required, call Newport Historical Society for reservations and departure information, 401-841-8770. Very Hungry Caterpillar Party Celebrate this classic Eric Carle favorite with themed party including storytime, crafts, refreshments, Middletown Public Library, 2 p.m., ages 2-6, free but registration is required, 401-846-1573. Children’s Earth Day at Redwood Celebrate Earth Day & Arbor Day at the Redwood Library with screening of “The Lorax,” 2 p.m., free. Gardening Lecture Pam Gilpin discusses the role of bugs in the garden, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 2 p.m. Author Visit “Two Authors in the House: Michael Stein and Hester Kaplan,” Newport Public Library, 2 p.m., husband and wife authors talk about their books, careers, family life, and what really happens when you have two authors living under one roof, 401-847-8720 x115. Children’s Origami Workshop Children 8+ will learn how to make origami lotus flowers in the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2 p.m., free, register at 401-8478720 x204. Bird Sanctuary Earth Day Celebration Family nature walk, garden service project, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 11 a.m., free but advance registration required, 401-846-2577, visit www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org for details. Murder at the Museum Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “Diamond in the Rough,” interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 5:30 p.m., www.NewportArtMuseum.org.
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Local Students Place in Contest By Jack Kelly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced the names of the young Rhode Island artists whose work received awards in this year’s Junior Duck Stamp competition, open to Rhode Island school children in grades K-12. (The duck stamps are not postage stamps. They are collectible stamps which are sold through the U.S. Postal Service for $5 each to raise money for nationwide environmental education programs.) According to Sarah Lang of the Fish and Wildlife Service, this year more than 625 pieces of student art work were submitted by Rhode Island students. “Being able to view first-hand how this art program not only encourages students to go outside and explore the natural world, but also provides the opportunity for them to learn about the different ducks and their habitats was a great experience, ” Lang said. As part of the program, a “Best of Show” winner is chosen to represent the State of Rhode Island in the national competition, which will be held April 19 at the Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, WV. The winning submission in the national competition will then become the next Junior Duck Stamp design. The Rhode Island “Best in Show” winner for this year is Lea Fabre, a 14-year-old ninth grade student from Exeter. Her art piece, titled “Content to be a Canvasback,” is a portrait of a Canvasback Duck at rest in a serene wetland scene.
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Taste of Sister Cities Salute and celebrate the heritage of our sister cities, Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Ave., 6:30 p.m., $25. Turn it Up Dance Concert SRU Dance Club’s spring performance with dozens of dance styles, Rodgers Rec Center, 100 Ochre Point Ave., 7 p.m. Common Fence Music at Channing Enjoy the Americana-style, downhome, old-time folk music of Frank Fairfield, Channing Church, 135 Pelham St., doors open at 7:30 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m., $20 in advance, $23 at door, www.CommonFenceMusic.org. MacBeth 8 p.m. See April 18 for details.
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Locally, three students from Aquidneck Island also received recognition and awards for their creative artwork. Katherine Mitchell, a 17-year-old senior at Rogers High School, was awarded an Honorable Mention in the high school grouping for her rendition of a Bufflehead Duck in flight. Portsmouth’s Melville Elementary School had two award winners, brother and sister Margaret Lauder, 6, and William Lauder, 8. Margaret, a first-grader, took second place in the K-3rd grade division for her offering of a Ruddy Duck. Thirdgrader William was the first-place winner in the same division for his interpretation of a Red-headed Duck. Their mother, Phyllis Lauder, said: “They both have a love for nature and the birds that are around
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our area. They are involved with the youth programs at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, and we take many family walks through the Refuge as well as other conservation areas on the island. They have a Peterson’s Guide for birds, and we identify the species that we encounter on our walks.” So far, she added, the children have 79 species on their life lists, and they hope to add more during the upcoming Spring Migration cycle. Lang has already started preparations for next year’s contest. “This was a great group this year, and I cannot wait to see what next year’s competition will bring,” she said. She hopes to begin a program in the fall to assist Aquidneck Island students who wish to submit art work for next year’s duck stamp competition. The winning art works can be viewed at the USFWS Kettle Pond Visitor’s Center in Charlestown from April 10-May 13; at the R.I. Audubon Society’s Environmental Education Center in Bristol May 13-May 31; and at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Middletown, May 31June 14. For more information, contact Sarah Lang: Sarah_Lang@ fws.gov or 401-847-5511. (Please call ahead for times and to ensure that the display is accessible.)
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Spring has sprung, and the Island’s senior centers are announcing their new spring classes. n The Edward King House Senior Center is registering members for the classes which will begin on April 29, so now is the time to sign up. For a complete listing of classes, give the center a call, check their website or if you get the newsletter, fill out the form. Don’t forget the daily lunches that are available. You can have lunch either before or after your class for just three dollars. A couple of special events include a comedy night at the Elks Lodge on April 12 and a piano concert on April 17 at Larry Brown’s Luca Music and Piano Gallery. Also on Thursday, April 25 at noon, the staff of Blenheim Newport will present a special “Chef’s Choice” luncheon complete with entertainment. The event is free, but you must make a reservation. Call 846-7426. n The Portsmouth Senior Center will hold two fundraisers in April. Their Spring Dinner Dance will be held on April 20 and includes entertainment. On Sunday, April 28, the Portsmouth Rotary Club will sponsor a breakfast buffet, and all proceeds will benefit the center. Details are in their newsletter which can be accessed online. Also on Saturday, April 13, the Thrift Shop will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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SENIOR CENTERS Middletown Senior Center 650 Green End Ave., 849-8823 55+ $10 per year Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Portsmouth Senior Center 110 Bristol Ferry Rd., 683-4106 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 55+ $10 per year Newport’s Edward King House Senior Center 35 King St. 846-7426 50+ $25 per year Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4p.m. Jamestown Senior Center 6 West St., 423-2658 n For bird lovers, the Audubon Society will present a program, “Owls of New England” on Friday, April 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Middletown Senior Center. Live owls will be displayed. On Tuesday, April 23, from 11 a.m. to noon, the Visiting Nurse Service of Newport and Bristol Counties will offer a free blood pressure screening there. They will continue to offer the program on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. These are just a few of the April offerings at local senior centers. If you are a member of one of these centers, you can consult your news-
RECENT DEATHS Rev. Hébert Winslow Bolles, 88, of Portsmouth, passed away April 6, 2013 at home. He was the husband of Elizabeth (Bambi) Sands Elliot. Calling hours will be Friday, April 19 from 4-8 p.m. at St. Columba’s Chapel, 55 Vaucluse Ave., Middletown. His funeral will be Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Church, Newport. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, in Vietnam and finally served as the Senior Chaplain at NETC Newport. He retired as a Captain in 1979. Donations in his memory may be made to Saint Columba’s Chapel, 55 Vaucluse Ave. Middletown, RI 02842 or to the Wounded Warriors Project, Po Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. John Corbishley, 69, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2013. He was the husband of Jane E. Corbishley. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 399 Hope St., Bristol, RI. Donations in his memory may be made to the RI Foundation, One Union Station, Providence, RI 02903.
Domingos Francisco Medeiros, 91, of Newport, passed away April 5, 2013 at the Village House, Newport. He was the husband of Maria R. (Lima) Medeiros. A Mass of Christian Burial was held April 10 at St. Mary’s Church. Thomas Joseph Murphy, 87, life-long Newporter, passed away April 6, 2013. He was the husband of Elizabeth Heffernan Murphy. He was a World War II Army veteran, who served in Europe, and received the Purple Heart. Donations in his memory may be made to the Village House Activity Fund, 70 Harrison Ave., Newport, RI 02840. John “Duke” Reed, passed away at home on April 3, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Elizabeth “Sis” (DeSantis) Reed. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II. Donations in his memory may be made to the Hillside Charitable Organization, Inc., 8 Memorial Blvd., West, Newport, RI 02840.
letters for further information. If you are not a member, you should be, because most programs are limited to members only. In Memoriam: Remembering Maria Rege Sooner or later, into every life, grief comes. Everyone approaches it in their own way, and we all have to find out for ourselves which is the best way for us. Newport’s Memorial Funeral Home has run several bereavement groups over the years. Eight years ago, after my husband died, I decided to give one of their groups a try. There I met one of the most compassionate and helpful counselors I could ever hope to meet: Maria Rege. She showed members of our group that there are many ways to cope with loss and that we could pick the ones which suited us the best. During the first group of meetings, Rege was diagnosed with breast cancer. She recovered, and we continued to meet as a group with her monthly for the next couple of years. Finally, some of us who had come to terms with our grief stopped coming to her meetings, but Rege continued to help many Aquidneck Islanders deal with grief. On March 4, Maria succumbed to a second bout of cancer, and Aquidneck Island lost one of its most beloved citizens. In an e-mail, Memorial Funeral Home owners wrote of her: “So many of you met her through her support and creative direction of our grief support programs, outreach activities, and through individual meetings; all of us have a special story of the day we met Maria. So many of us met her when we were grieving, and she helped us better understand the journey and ourselves, and now we are left to use her lessons on our own.” Rest in Peace Maria. Memorial Funeral Home will continue with their support groups through their Community Connections Program. For more information, call Mary at 846-0698. Florence Archambault, of Newport, is 83 years young and well-known for her community volunteerism and teaching and writing family history. She has published two Newport books and has contributed to Newport This Week since 1976.
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Students Dig In at Community Garden Students from David Pritchard’s Environmental Science class at Middletown High School turn over soil and add compost in the Methodist Community Garden in Middletown. Director Linda Wood says that the MHS and Met School students were “unbelievable” and prepped the greenhouses for upcoming planting. “Many hands make light work – especially if they are high school hands,” she laughs. (Photo by Linda Wood)
Temple Shalom to Observe Trinity Forum Programs The Rev. Canon Anne Marie Rich65th Anniversary of Israel Temple Shalom will celebrate the 65th anniversary of Israel on Tuesday, April 16 with a communitywide interfaith service at 7:30 p.m. at 223 Valley Road, Middletown. All are welcome to mark this milestone with an evening of prayer and music; the celebration will conclude with anniversary cake and ice cream.
Music at St. Paul’s Jazz Candy with Art Manchester and John Monllos will provide music for the 10 a.m. service at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., on Sunday April 14.
Community Meals and Fellowship Area churches and organizations work together to provide nutritious meals in a caring environment for members of the community. Upcoming meals include:
Thursday, April 11
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Methodist (food by St. Mary’s Episcopal) 12 Marlborough St.
Friday, April 12
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m. –Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.
Saturday, April 13
4:30 p.m. Community Baptist 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.
Sunday, April 14
4 p.m. –Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.
Monday, April 15
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 11:30 p.m.–St. Joseph’s R.C. 5 Mann Ave. 5 p.m.–Channing Memorial 135 Pelham St.
Tuesday, April 16
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m.–United Baptist (food by St. Lucy’s) 30 Spring St.
Wednesday, April 17
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. Noon–United Baptist| (food by St. Mary’s R.C.) 30 Spring St.
ards will present the first of a two part program entitled “A Communal Expression of Faith - The Nicene Creed,” in Trinity Church’s Honyman Hall on Sunday, April 14 from 9-9:45 a.m. The first discussion will be on the controversial origins of the creed and how it developed into the modern version used every Sunday. The second session on April 21 will focus on the placement and usage of the creed in the Eucharistic liturgy. Coffee will be served and all are welcome to attend. For more information, call 401-846-0660.
UCC Book Group United Congregational Church’s Happy Bookers Group will meet on Monday, April 23 at the church, 524 Valley Rd., Middletown, at 7 p.m. to discuss “Here If You Need Me,” by Kate Braestrup. All are welcome.
St Peter’s Coffee House St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway, will host a coffee house on Saturday, April 20, 7-9 p.m. The evening will feature music from many genres with local and out-oftown musicians performing. The cost is $5.
Vintage American and Celtic Piano Concert Pianist Jacqueline Schwab, heard on more than a dozen Ken Burns’ PBS documentary films, will perform her signature solo piano arrangements of vintage American and traditional Celtic music at Channing Memorial Church, 135 Pelham St., on Sunday, April 14, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 and will be available at the door.
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The Sine Nomine vocal ensemble will perform a concert of polyphonic choral works from Renaissance Venice at Trinity Church on Sunday, April 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at www.sinenominechoir.org or at the door.
Yoga at Emmanuel Emmanuel Church will offer yoga classes twice a week beginning April 15. Classes will meet Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. and are open to persons of all ages and abilities. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Call 401-847-0675 to register or for more information. Churches are welcome to send information about upcoming events or to share special messages by emailing news@newportthisweek.net.
Erin Shallcross, FNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner who recently graduated from Boston College. She speaks Spanish and English. She believes strongly that healthcare is not simply helping the ill, but rather, preventing illness. Emily Harrison, MD, MPH, has been practicing family medicine for over 10 years. She is the Medical Director of Family Medicine at Women’s Care, has a special interest in Women’s Health, and provides obstetrical as well as full spectrum family care. She speaks Spanish and French.
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tioner with nearly a decade of experience in family practice. Sara’s focus is on prevention and wellness. She includes basic principles of eastern medicine in her medical practice and is fluent in English, French and Cambodian. Carol Cancro, MD, has practiced family medicine in Rhode Island and Massachusetts since 1996. She is among the few experienced prescribers of transgender-hormone therapy in RI. Her areas of special interest include pediatrics, end-of-life care, mindbody and transgender medicine.
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