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THURSDAY, October 25, 2012

Vol. 40, No. 42

BORN FREE

Candidates Square Off in Debate

What’s Inside

By Tom Shevlin

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Table of Contents CALENDAR FAITH CLASSIFIEDS COMMUNITY BRIEFS CROSSWORD DINING OUT DINING OUT MAP EDITORIAL FIRE/POLICE LOG GARDEN MAINSHEET NATURE REALTY TRANSACTIONS RECENT DEATHS SPORTS SUDOKU

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Heaven and Earth-Moving

Construction began earlier this month at Queen Anne Square, where a project called “The Meeting Room,” designed by Maya Lin for the Doris Duke Monument Foundation, will memorialize the late heiress and Newport benefactor. The project includes a trio of simulated building foundations, as well as new trees, and landscaping, lighting, and benches and it is expected to be complete next spring. (Photo by Rob Thorn)

Seven candidates vying for the city's At-Large and First Ward council seats appeared together last week for a special candidates' forum at City Hall last week.

Hosted by the Alliance for a Livable Newport and moderated by the League of Women Voters, the forum provided candidates a chance to differentiate themselves from their competitors as they head toward the Nov. 6 election.

In their opening remarks, the candidates sought to put their best cases forward.

Running in the At-Large race, where voters will choose between five candidates to fill a total of four seats, are incumbents Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, Naomi L. Neville, Henry F. Winthrop, and challengers Donald Boucher and Michael Farley.

Napolitano said that if re-elected,

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Mayor Seeks to Assuage Angst

By Tom Shevlin

Memento Mori

Forget about all the ghouls and ghosts – the gravestones tell a better story of our dear, departed ancestors.

By Anita Rafael Each year, tens of thousands of visitors drive over the spectacular Newport-Pell Bridge and arrive downtown via Farewell Street, a two-lane road between vast historic graveyards – and that’s about all they’ll see of the city’s old burying grounds. But, hidden in between the seaport’s old houses and alongside several venerable churches are some interesting graveyards that are worth a one or two block walk from Newport’s busy, touristy wharves.

The burying ground on the west and north sides of Trinity Church at the upper end of Queen Anne Square has graves that are actually older than the church itself. (The first church was removed and the one that’s there now dates to the mid-1720s.) Walk into the graveyard along the north wall of the church, and look for the smaller

slates that depict grimacing skulls with wings. These are some of the earliest of the burials here, and some of the earliest in the state.

The way the graves are laid out makes little sense to us today – the markers seem crowded together and the spaces look too small, so it’s hard to figure out exactly which body lies where. One explanation historians give is that it wasn’t the deceased person’s physical remains that mattered, but his or her everlasting spirit. Bones were just bones, so graves would nearly overlap. In later years, an individual’s ego, social status and lifetime achievements were given much more value, even after death, and so by the latter half of the 1700s, graves were arranged in a more regular pattern of one full plot for each individual body. The larger headstones and huge tablestones (the large flat ones) illustrate that

change in perception and therefore, are carved with such family symbols as coats of arms and often, detailed biographical information instead of an epitaph or biblical verse.

Several of the early pastors of Trinity are buried here. Look for a huge tablestone inscribed in Latin – this is the grave of the French Admiral Charles Henry Louis d’Arsac de Ternay. A knight of the Order of Malta, as well as a distinguished naval officer, he died of typhus in Newport aboard his ship in 1780.

Notice how many of the white marble stones which date from the 1800s are discolored and have almost eroded into “sugar.” Some experts say this is due to common air pollution and the effects of acid rain. Marble is a very soft stone, and has a much shorter out-

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What does the winged cherub signify?

This is a symbol of the afterlife.

It is notably less terrible than the earlier skulls and crossbones. Scholars have long been debating the exact meaning of the winged cherub, but in a generic sense it might simply mean the soul in flight, leaving this earthly realm.

(Photos by Rob Thorn)

Newport Mayor Henry F. Winthrop sought to assure Newporters on Monday that the city is taking appropriate steps to combat a string of apparently unrelated assaults that have garnered widespread attention over social media sites in recent weeks.

Winthrop, appearing in an impromptu press conference flanked by members of the City Council as well as City Manager Jane Howington, pledged, "my number one priority as the mayor of the city of Newport is public safety, and all of the other members of the City Council feel exactly the same way."

The roughly half-hour press conference was attended by both members of the press and neighborhood group representatives.

In brief remarks, the mayor said that police were "deploying whatever resources that we need to ensure that the citizens of Newport feel safe."

"We know that we've had these issues with these assaults, there's a lot of investigation going on, [and] we need the help of the public," Winthrop said.

However, according to the most recent police statistics, the number

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Daisy Troop Welcomes New Scouts Fort Adams-based Daisy Troop #33 held a pinning ceremony on Oct. 15 for 11 new scouts and also welcomed one second-year scout. The kindergarten and first graders were presented with their Daisy Pin, certificates, and a daisy flower. After reciting the Girl Scout Promise, they entered into the 100-year- old tradition of Girl Scouting. Back row, L-R: Zoey McNicol, Madelyn Zins, Madeline Schuster, Sierra Harrison, Karis Godson, Piper Davidson, Emily Goff. Front row, L-R: Saylor Redfearn, Skylar Starr, Cayleigh Marzluff, Madison Donnelly, Reagan Donnelly.

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“The Leonard W. Hayward Maritime Memorial Scholarship was established through the Seamen’s Church Institute to support students of all ages who are preparing for employment in the maritime occupations,” explains Seamen’s Board member and Scholarship Chairman George Crowninshield.

Other members of the 2012 Scholarship Committee were David Grant, Mary Beth Pike and Robert J. Healey.

Camille Bobiak graduated with high honors and several awards from Middletown High School in June. She has begun her studies in the Ocean Engineering program at the Florida Institute of Technology.

Michael Russell, a resident of Newport, is beginning his second year in the Boat Building & Restoration Certificate program at the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS).

Financial support for the Leonard W. Hayward Memorial Scholarship is provided by the Seamen’s Church Institute to honor “Bill” Hayward, a World War II sailor who served in both the Atlantic and Pacific operations.

The American Cancer Society’s “Relay For Life of Aquidneck” committee will hold a three-mile “Bark For Life” fundraising dog walk at the Sakonnet Greenway, next to the Polo Field at the Glen, on Sunday, Oct. 28, from noon - 3 p.m.

According to Andy Pete, co-chairperson of Relay For Life Aquidneck, “This is a great event for dog lovers and their pets. This family-oriented event is held in a beautiful area for walking and is open to everyone.

There will be games for children and adults as well as other activities. A professional photographer will preserve family and canine memories for a nominal fee which will go to the fundraising efforts.

Walkers are welcome to engage their families, friends or co-workers to make pledges in support and sponsorship of their walk.”

Last year’s, Relay For Life of Aquidneck raised more than $124,000 which exceeded their goal. The 2013 Relay will be held at Gaudet Middle School on May 17 and 18. Anyone interested in starting a relay team or joining an existing team is welcome to join.

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she'll dedicate her time to working on those projects where she feels she can be most effective – specifically as it relates to the budget.

Neville, a licensed architect with two small children, said that she moved to Newport to "set down roots" and will do her part to continue to build community spirit.

Winthrop, a retired executive with Electric Boat, said that he's proud of the work that has been done over the past two years, but added that there's still much to be done.

For his part, Boucher, a social worker and political newcomer, said that he would do his part to improve the "character" of the city, adding that he was running to be a part of the collaboration of the current council.

Farley, an attorney who narrowly lost a bid to represent the city's Second Ward in 2010, said that if elected, he would focus on economic development as a primary concern.

In the race for the First Ward, incumbent Charles Y. Duncan cited his experience on the council as a strength, saying that his election "is a report card" on the last two years.

Duncan will face off against political newcomer Marco T. Camacho, an Army veteran and entrepreneur who grew up in Newport.

As they have indicated in questionnaires provided by ALN, each of the candidates indicated their support for Newport Grand's proposal to install table games at the North End slot parlor, while all said they opposed the expansion of 24-hour sticker parking, and no one was willing to support the idea of legalizing short-term rentals.

All but Farley said that they would support converting Coffey's Citgo Station into a public park. In explaining his reticence to get behind the project, Farley said that he would keep an open mind, but added that he hates the idea of losing tax revenue and fears that it could provide "vagrants" another place to congregate.

On the budget, all conceded that the city is facing a difficult economy, and each offered up similar sentiments to approaching the issue of potential spending cuts.

Boucher said that decisions on spending cuts would need to be done collaboratively, adding, "I would first work on the development of raising our income versus cutting services."

"Every budget that we have here in the city of Newport is a tough budget," said Winthrop. "Going forward, we do have areas where we

have savings coming." Specifically, he said, in the $1 million promised savings in the school department's budget once the new Pell School is opened.

"People are saving everywhere, and the city needs to do the same thing," said Farley, arguing that the Water Division should have done more to reduce the amount of money that it pays in property taxes to Middletown and Portsmouth.

Camacho said the city needs to be "smarter with our budgets," offering support for the regionalization of school departments and public safety operations. He also said that the city can do more to redevelop the city's north end. Duncan agreed, saying that the city needs to promote itself better nationally to bring in new businesses.

Other novel ideas offered ranged from Winthrop's call to one day relocate the Gateway Center to an area closer to the Pell Bridge off-ramps, to Neville's suggestion of focussing on some "small picture" ideas that could have big impacts such as providing better training for volunteers serving on the city's various boards and commissions and addressing the zoning ordinance to better facilitate the redevelopment of the North End.

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When asked why perceptions

"I feel, as a layman, that there are connections between these (assaults)" – Dave Hanos would have changed given the 22 percent decline in simple assaults that were reported from September 2011 through September 2012, Howington pointed to various "social media" outlets.

In fact, one of those social media sites cited during the press conference was NewportBuzz, which is operated by the mayor's son. For his part, Christian Winthrop said that there was a "firewall" between his site and the mayor's office.

Indeed, the ease with which rumors can spread over social media has proven to be a serious challenge for police in recent weeks, and some believe could be giving an oversized presence to what police have treated thus far as isolated incidents.

Several officials have suggested in recent days that if there is a connection to be found, it could also very well be found online. To that end, calming the streets would seem to go hand in hand with calming the Twitterverse.

That, however, could prove challenging.

In recent days, a new Facebook page has popped up which is threatening to publish the identities, including "pictures, hangouts, addresses, vehicles and pretty much everything else you’ll need to know," about those individuals who

are suspected in various incidents around town.

It also includes a promise of retribution for three "strikes," the third of which includes the charge of, "Coming onto OUR side of town…"

The page, which was created anonymously in September along with an anonymous Twitter account, purports that "There has been too much concentration on saying these attacks are not related or gang activity and not enough concern for the safety of the citizens of Newport."

Winthrop rejected that notion, and police have maintained that there is no evidence of gang activity in Newport.

Nevertheless, in response to the community's concern, Howingtown said that police were able to deploy any number of resources – from undercover officers to additional patrols.

Still, despite those assurances, some, such as lifelong Newporter Dave Hanos, remain concerned about recent events.

"I feel, as a layman, that there are connections between these (assaults)," Hanos said, asking that the city do more to inform residents of what types of behaviors and characteristics to be on the lookout for.

Howington responded that the city plans on hiring on a temporary basis a public information officer, part of whose charge it will be to assist public safety personnel in disseminating information pertinent to the situation to residents and community groups.

In the meantime, Howington is confident that the police department is more than capable of dealing with the recent incidents and ensuring that the city remains a safe place to live, work and visit.

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of reported crimes – and specifically assaults – has decreased across the board over the last 12 months, begging the question if the community was reading more of the situation than actually exists.

According to the most recent crime statistics, since 1995, the number of aggravated assaults reported to police has declined by 56 percent, from a high of 216 in 1995, to 95 in 2011. Simple Assaults, like the one reported on Ruggles Avenue last weekend, have also dropped from 1,489 in 1995 to 749 in 2011, and as of September, simple assaults have actually decreased by 22 percent this year.

Asked, if given those numbers, the city might be making a mountain out of a molehill by drawing more attention to a small number of cases, Howington responded, "It's not a mountain out of a molehill if people's perception is a concern of being unsafe." But, Howington said, if you look at the numbers and overall crime rate, Newport is indeed a safe community.

"If you're looking purely at the numbers and you compare us with other cities of similar size and activity, you could probably lodge that argument – especially when you quantify what's listed as an assault," Howington said. "Why we're taking this so seriously is not because of the actual actions that may have gone on in the last couple of weeks, but what the perception of the community is. We're a small enough community that when somebody comes up to the mayor or myself, or any other members of the the council on the street and says, 'Am I safe, I'm not sure I want to walk my dog alone anymore,' that could be an issue. In reality, I don't think there's any doubt that you can't walk your dog on the

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Newport Police Log Newport Fire During the period from Monday, Incident Run Report Oct. 15 to Monday, Oct. 21, the Respondents Split on Casino Question

Residents placed dots next to ideas that indicate their priorities for Washington Square.(Photo by Lynne Tungett)

Residents Present Fresh Ideas

By Ross Sinclair Cann Newport residents turned out in force over the weekend to take part in a landmark Washington Square Community Charrette. Hosted by the Washington Square Roots Initiative, the two-day gathering began on Friday, Oct. 19, when more than 200 people filed into the Jane Pickens Theater and Event Center to hear a presentation by Dan Burden, a nationally recognized expert on urban and neighborhood planning, and to then share their own ideas for the future of Newport’s historic center. The discussion was robust, and the atmosphere electric. The following day, on Oct. 20 an intrepid group of about 35 set off on foot shortly after 8 a.m. as Burden guided them through the neighborhood with a keen and expert eye. Later in the morning, members of that group were joined by dozens more at Thompson Middle School for a four-hour long design workshop. There, breaking up into small groups, participants brainstormed and prioritized ways to enhance Washington Square.

Among the major recommendations generated during the charrette are some of the same ideas that were voiced at a 2004 Central Newport Charrette including:  Enhancing the city’s Harbor Walk  Reducing traffic on America’s Cup to make it easy for pedestrians to cross  Improving intersections at the ends of Long Wharf and Marlborough Street to better accommodate pedestrians and motor ve-

hicles safely and conveniently  Reestablishing buildings in front of the parking areas on Thames and Marlborough Streets to enhance the life of the sidewalk and to create a more historic context on those roads Other ideas that garnered favorable recommendations included projects such as reopening the Long Wharf mall to limited traffic, and acquiring Coffey’s Citgo Station and restoring the town spring that lies beneath the pavement.

Obviously some of the ideas will take much longer to implement than others, but no idea can move forward with any speed or strength without having the backing of the community and the city officials who represent them. According to organizers, the charrette was not intended to be a final solution, but rather a starting point for a series of undertakings that will continue to move Newport forward toward becoming a more livable city. Over the next few months, the results from the charrette will be pulled together into a report that will be submitted to the City Council for its review and consideration. Anyone unable to attend the weekend’s event is encouraged to offer their own thoughts on the future of Washington Square by e-mailingWashingtonSqRoots@gmail.com.

Ross Cann is an architectural historian, teacher, author and practicing architect who lives and works in Newport.

On Nov. 6, Newport residents will go to the polls to answer the following question: “Shall an act be approved which would authorize the facility known as “Newport Grand” in the City of Newport to add state-operated casino gaming, such as table games, to the types of gambling it offers?”

We wanted to get a sense of the community heading into the vote, and it couldn’t have been closer. As of press time (2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24), 1,495 people had cast their votes – with 746 responding in the affirmative, 745 in the negative, and three undecided.

The poll was promoted online at Newport Now and through our Facebook page (Facebook.com/ NewportNow). It is not considered scientific, but it does provide for quite a bit of fodder.

Neighborhood Meeting The public is invited to the Off Broadway Neighborhood monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. at The Cafe, 200 Broadway.

Discussions will include concerns of assaults around the city. Plans for decorating Equality Park are also set for Saturday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m.

Broadway Follow-Up Meeting A follow-up meeting to discuss issues along Broadway will be held at the Newport Police Station on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Solutions to End Homelessness Two short films about homelessness in Rhode Island will be shown on Thursday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St. Following the films, guest speakers will discuss ways to solve the issue of homelessness. This is a free event and open to the public. For more information, call 619-3853.

Newport Police Department responded to 522 calls. Of those, 84 were motor vehicle related; there were 56 motor vehicle violations issued and 28 accident reports.

The police also responded to 2 calls about shots fired, 1 suicide call, 8 incidents of vandalism, 11 noise complaints, 13 animal complaints, and 30 home/business alarm calls. Officers conducted 8 school security checks (3-Cranston Calvert; 1-Triplett; 2-Coggeshall; 2-Rogers High School) and assisted with 2 school crossing details.

They transported 5 prisoners, provided 4 funeral escorts and recorded 3 instances of assisting other agencies and 3 instances of assisting other police departments and 13 private tows were recorded. A dead body was also found on Tues., Oct. 16 Tyler St. In addition, 30 arrests were made for the following violations: n 6 arrests were made for bench warrants. n 1 arrest was made for possession of alcohol by a minor. n 3 arrests were made for simple assault or battery. n 3 arrests were made for domestic simple assault or battery. n 7 arrests were made for larceny. n 1 arrest was made for a noise violation. n 2 arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n 2 arrests were made for violating a no contact order. n 2 arrests were made for driving with a suspended or revoked license. n 2 arrests were made for DUI. n 1 arrest was made for domestic vandalism. n 1 arrest was made for violation of a no-contact order.

The Jamestown Arts Center will hold its Fall Fiesta and Fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 3 from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. The evening will feature music of Santa Mamba and a gourmet chili bar. Tickets are limited, $50 in advance, available at Baker’s Pharmacy, Conanicut Marine, the Jamestown Arts Center and online at www.jamestownartscenter.org.

Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 1 - Outside rubbish fire 1 - Chimney / flue fire 1 - Extrication rescue 1 - Unauthorized burning 2- Search for persons in water 2- Electrical equipment problems 5 - Motor vehicle accidents 6 - Fire alarm system sounding

- no fire In the category of fire prevention, the department performed 7 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 20 life safety inspections, provided 12 fire system plan reviews and made 12 Fire Prevention education presentations.

Fire Prevention Message: The occurrence of fire increases around Halloween due to arson and the use of candles as decorations. If you buy a costume, make sure the label says “Flame Resistant.” Tell kids to stay away from candles and jacko’-lanterns that may be on steps and porches. These candles are often at a height even with the bottom of children’s costumes and can present a hazard on crowded stairs. (US Fire Administration).

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Middletown Public Library is offering a 3-week workshop on learning to knit. Artist and knitting teacher Maureen Leite will show participants how to turn that ball of yarn into a beautiful rib knit scarf.

Patrons will need to bring the following materials to the workshops: two skeins of a solid color worsted weight yarn, a pair of US 10 (long) size needles, and a large eye tapestry needle (plastic or metal).

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During the period from Monday, Oct. 15 through Sunday, Oct. 22 the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 121 calls. Of those, 81 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 63 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 9 patients refused aid once EMS had arrived on-scene.

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The Potter League for Animals will hold its annual meeting on Monday, Oct. 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Special guest speaker Dr. Scott Marshall, Rhode Island State Veterinarian, will address a variety of statewide programs to help animals as he presents “State of the State for Animals in Rhode Island.”

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For What It’s Worth A customer recently visited our gallery and brought in a charming family album of post cards, most dating from before 1915.

This album contained holiday cards: Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day and of course Halloween. The pictured card was postmarked October 29, 1914. From a son to a father, the message read: “Hello Father – How are the berries and hay. HoHo-Frank” As a single example this card has a value of under $10, the more ‘scary’ examples can sell for up to $20 each. As a collection the album would be worth about $200 to $250.

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The Newport Democratic City Committee will honor U.S. Congressman David Cicilline as the 2012 Democrat of the Year on Sunday, Nov. 4 at the Atlantic Beach Club, Middletown. The event will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. and includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The cost to attend is $25. To attend, call 401-575-7426 or email superkins@ gmail.com.

The Middletown Republican Town Committee will host an Election Night Gathering beginning at 7 p.m. at the Aquidneck Restaurant and Pizzeria, 27 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. A pizza buffet, cash bar and wide screen television election night returns are featured. Republicans, friends and the general public are invited. A donation of $20 per peson is requested; reservations are not required. For further information, contact the Republican Town Committee Chairman Sal DeRuggerio at 847-9696.

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Newport 81 Pelham St. 81 Pelham LLC 97 Gibbs Ave. Sean & Edith McElroy Commercial Wharf, Leonilda Bonomo Harborview Condo Unit 40B 41 Thurston Ave. Michael & Mary Canole

New Pelham LLC Nicholas Bularzik Nicholas & Lorena D’Eramo

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Thomas & Elizabeth Rowe Benjamin & Pamela Heroux Benjamin & Pamela Heroux Mark & Ruth Donahue Roberta Dixon Roger to Elaine Jepson

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St. Anne’s Credit Union Cotta Family Trust Mary Alice Tate Sharon MacFarlane Harold & Vivian Lehmann Thomas & Linda Clarke Horace Ethier Kathleen O’Connell

Jonathan Harris Scott & Megan Moody Margaret Pereira Paul Cross Patrick & Patricia Carney Tylor Wood & Morgan Elwood Janet Gair Thomas Quick

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Firefighter Paul DelBonis was promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant during a promotional ceremony held at the Fire Department’s West Marlborough Street headquarters on Monday, Oct. 22. Mayor Henry F. Winthrop attended and City Clerk Kathy Silvia provided the official swearing in.

VFW Dance The Gilbert-Burton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4487, 52 Underwood Lane, Middletown will be hosting a Country Western Dance with “The Branded” Band from 7 – 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 26 Cover Charge is $6 at the door. The kitchen will be open.

Infant Abuse Prevention Program Newport Hospital is now offering a new program from the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome.

The program, called the Period of PURPLE Crying, is provided to help parents understand the crying of healthy, full-term newborns.

The program offers an opportunity for parents to learn about babies’ crying characteristics. The program is designed and approved by pediatricians, public health nurses, child development experts, and parents.

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s we head full-tilt into Election Day, there is no lack of chatter around town about everything from the casino question and the race for city council to the city's dealings with a string of recent assaults.

As this flurry of voices from across the political spectrum have begun to crescendo, this week, we're letting the letter writers have their say.

Increasingly, Newporters – and those who read our E-Edition online from points further afield – have been looking to this space to engage in what has become a lively back-and-forth through letters. To those who have written us, thanks are in order. To those who would like to join the discussion, e-mail us at news@newportthisweek, or write to us at 86 Broadway, Newport, R.I. 02840.

Keep State Out of Casino To the Editor: In August of this year, shortly after the current Middletown Town Council voted to remove the billboards on the edge of town, they were recognized by “Scenic America”, for doing so. Although we’re honored that our community is recognized by such a worthy organization as “Scenic America”, we are unmoved by the knowledge that our current town council decided to remove an income source in the midst of a deep recession. The current Middletown Town Council leadership claimed they were “leading by example” when they encouraged fellow council members not to renew an expense-free revenue source, in the guise of a quality of life spin.

In what we believe is in the best interests of every tax-payer at this time, we have retained a local attorney in hopes of stopping the removal of the billboards, believing that it is a substantial long-term

revenue loss which will further financially burden our fixed-income seniors as well as every tax-payer who will have to subsidize the lost revenue, today and for many years to come. A conservative loss over the next ten years is in excess of $500,000, which is a considerable amount of money.

Yes, it is the money that bothers us. We have numerous residents who are scraping pennies in order to keep their homes. This billboard income could have been devoted to ease the burden of lost school funding, to help our needy senior citizens, to fund a current town employee’s position, to purchase police cars or assist infrastructure projects, all of which would save tax dollars.

Richard Francis, Olin (Butch) Gambrell, Paul M. Rodrigues, Robert J. Sylvia Middletown Democratic Town Council Candidates

Street Patrols Deter Crime To the Editor: My major pet peeve as a Middletown resident is the lack of police patrol on town streets. Academic studies may indicate that such patrols have no significant effect on the crime rate. However, we in Rhode Island have seen three horrific incidents on dead end streets or cul de sacs. One in West Warwick, another in Tiverton and one in Cranston. Anyone one of these would be more than sufficient in my opinion to discredit any study discouraging regular street patrols as ineffectual. The resulting enhancement of public relations of being present in town neighborhoods is not easily measured.

Such patrols would discourage queen bees and street bullies, disrupt gang dynamics and inhibit illicit cultic drug activities.

Ticketing on state highways in my opinion would more properly be done in addition to, rather than instead of patrolling town streets.

The Middletown Animal Officer refers road kill on state highways to the state officials for removal. As

a Town Council candidate, I have heard residents' concerns regarding speeding traffic on Wolcott St. and Turner Rd.; this is a problem that steet patrols might resolve. It would be nice, even necessary, to see the MPD in town other than by invitation only.

When elected to the Middletown Town Council, I will establish a Health and Social Services Committee. The purpose of the committee will be to monitor the impact and effectiveness of State and Federal programs in the town, to screen requests for financial funding from non-profit organizations and to be a referral source for individuals and families dealing with unexpected and/or overwhelming social or health crises. Also, I will work with the Congressional delegation toward full or partial reimbursement of the property tax exemption accorded to veterans.

Cheryl Foster Vice chair Middletown Republican Town Committee, Town Council Candidate

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Grand Has Been a Good Neighbor Letter to the Editor: Much has been written and said concerning the upcoming referendums enabling Newport Grand and Twin Rivers to place table games in their establishments. Figures and statistics have been quoted, studies have been quoted, proponents and opponents have been quoted and some of them have merit.

Certainly the loss of revenue to Newport and the state of Rhode Island would be considerable if Newport Grand closed and the domino effect from the loss of jobs would be felt in the communities and on Aquidneck Island. Vendors would also feel the pinch. What would replace the income generated? Higher property taxes?

Opponents cite the concern they have for gambling addicts (both present and future) but do they believe that without Casinos there would be no gambling addicts? And the moralists chime in.

You cannot legislate morals. Even the Puritans had a problem with that and look what happened with Prohibition.

All the patrons of Newport Grand are being painted with the same brush, gambling addicts, but there is a segment that go to socialize, have fun in a very safe environment, enjoy good food and entertainment and I am one of those.

Many of us are widows. In fact, I am part of a group of four who meet in the Grand Grille at 5:45 p.m. every Friday night for dinner. We have been meeting for nearly five years and are the widowed half of four couples who 30 years ago socialized with each other at the Elks and Knights of Columbus dances and drifted apart as we grew older and now have reunited. We have some discretionary income and it beats going to the movies and dinner alone.

The staff ( all the way from the

valet parkers, the cashiers, the greeters, the managers, the gals at the Rewards Desk, the waitresses, and all the other employees) is congenial and there is little turnover, which says something for their employer.

I hate to broadcast this at the risk of creating a crowded restaurant but the food is wonderful and one of Newport’s best kept secrets.

Lunch and dinner specials are innovative and reasonably priced.

All in all, Newport Grand is a good neighbor. The revenue to the city takes some of the burden off the taxpayers and they contribute to the local economy. I urge you to vote YES on Question 2 and on the local yellow ballot to add table games to Newport Grand.

Florence Archambault Newport

Let's Not Gamble on City's Economic Future To the Editor: On November 6 Newport voters will have an opportunity to reject or approve a referendum that would permit the expansion of gambling in Newport. I will vote to reject that referendum because I believe that Newport, as well as Rhode Island, should be focusing on real economic development that is based on 21st century businesses that will provide long term growth opportunities and reliable jobs-generation, not on a failed public policy that relies on gambling revenue as a significant source of revenue.

Much has been made of the potential increase in revenue and jobs at Newport Grand if this referendum is not rejected. However, an economic analysis conducted for the General Assembly showed that the establishment of Massachusetts casinos, which is only a matter of time, will have a “substantial negative impact on … Newport Grand” and that the gambling revenue stream to Newport will decline by as much as 40 percent by 2017.

The revenue sharing arrangement outlined in the Revenue Protection

Act of 2012 shows an increase over the next two years followed by a rapid decline such that in less than five years Newport is projected to receive less revenue than we do today. And while there could be a modest increase in jobs over the next two years, the Newport Grand workforce is expected to decline in conjunction with the decline in gambling revenues in the following years such that within roughly five years it will be smaller than it is today. Newport Grand is simply not a growing enterprise on which the City can rely for revenue nor is it a reliable jobs-generator that will provide new long-term employment.

Newport Grand is a big building and it’s easy to assume that it’s not going anywhere. But as its business declines, it won’t need as large a building, and there are no guarantees that in the face of declining gambling revenue the General Assembly would not entertain a request from Newport Grand to relocate to another location in Newport in the pursuit of protecting or increasing revenue.

In fact, the Secretary of State in

the Voter Information Handbook 2012 warned in an explanation of the gambling expansion referendum that “There is, however, no assurance that the provisions of the Revenue Protection Act will not be amended in the future by the General Assembly, including without limitation, the share of revenues to be received by the State from table games and video lottery terminals.”

There is simply no guarantee that moving the facility is something that will never happen.

The chance to reject this referendum is the last right granted to Newport voters in the RI Constitution. Whether you oppose casino gambling, are concerned about future plans for Newport Grand, think that we need a better plan for economic development in the north end than a casino, or simply think that Newport should negotiate a better deal and more guarantees before voting on this question in the future, I urge you to vote to reject Question #8 on the Yellow Ballot.

Justin McLaughlin Newport Council Candidate

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ing economy with Rhode Island’s unemployment rate above 10%, we value our jobs, the benefits and Newport Grand’s commitment to the community.

These jobs are full time, year round. They keep us and our children secured, educated, fed, and insured. Our jobs in Newport have done this, and for some of us, for over 36 years. Over one third of us have been here for over 10 years and we are not ready to go anywhere.

On November 6th, please vote yes on question 2 and on the local yellow ballot. Thank you.

Cathy Rayner, Mary Frances Capps, Joseph Moore, Diane Perry, JoAnne Manuel, Julie King, Lois Remong, Robert Mureddu, Steven Oates, Joe Brady, Joel Jolodoff, Steven Grieve, Jon Campion, Shawn Kelly, Elizabeth Sawyer, Carol Viera, Kimberly Baron the Staff from Newport Grand

Approve Affordable Housing

To the Editor: Affordable, safe and supportive housing is the foundation for a stable life. For people with chronic mental illness, who sometimes find themselves homeless, having a place that is theirs to call “home” in a supportive environment can make the difference between having a productive life and one that is threatened with constant upheaval.

That is why the Board of Directors of the Newport County Community Mental Health Center has endorsed passage of Question 7 on the November 6th ballot. Question 7 would authorize the state to issue a $25 million bond to create 600 units of mostly rental housing throughout the state. Six years ago the voters approved a $50 million housing bond that created 1,300 affordable units, 180 of them in Newport County. For more information, go to www.yeson7.org.

But the need for affordable housing still exists. According to the HousingWorksRI 2012 Fact Book,

Reject Casino Question

To the Editor: The pro-casino forces are really grabbing at straws. The latest expensive, glossy mailing trumpets the taxes they pay with pictures of Pell School as if to take credit for its being built.

They don’t want you to know that, by their own estimates, Newport might – and I stress might see only $200,000 new dollars per year if the table games pass.

They don’t want you to know that the revenue from slots has been falling steadily every year.

We only receive about two-thirds of what we could count on ten years ago.

They don’t want you to realize that of the $900,000 in taxes they boast about, $376,200. is property tax which any property owner would pay.

One other important point they don’t want you to know is that because the State will have complete control over the gambling operation, Newport Grand can go anywhere. How would you like to see that “SLOTS” sign on the waterfront? How about a casino on Bellevue Avenue?

Newporters WAKE UP! This is a lousy deal for Newport. On election day you are going to receive two ballots. The yellow one only has one question on it. We should have one answer. REJECT!.

Laurice Shaw Third St.

a household in Newport would have to have an annual income of $52,520 to afford the average monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment of $1,313. Yet the average private sector wage in Newport is $34,060. And many common jobs like customer service representative, office clerk, home health aide, retail salesperson and wait staff pay less $34,000 a year.

During the economic downturn, building activity supported by the housing bond funds contributed to the sustainability of the construction industry in the state.

Voting for the investment of $25 million in affordable housing through the passage of Question 7 will create homes, support jobs, and allow more Rhode Islanders to have an affordable place to live and thrive.

Judy K. Jones Chair, Board of Directors Newport County Community Mental Health Center

Get Off the Horse, Of Course To the Editor: It must be the cynic in me or is there a faint ring of familiarity in the tribal wisdom of the American Plains Indians, passed on from generation to generation, which says that "When you discover that you are riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount." However, in today's government more advanced strategies are often employed, such as: buying a stronger whip, changing riders, appointing a committee to study the horse, arranging to visit other countries to see how other cultures ride dead horses, lowering the standards so that dead horses can be included, reclassifying the dead horse as living-impaired, hiring outside contractors to ride the dead horse, harnessing several dead horses together to increase speed, providing additional funding and/or training to increase the dead horse's performance, declaring that because the dead horse does not have to be fed, it is less costly, carries lower overhead and therefore contributes substantially more to the bottom line of the economy than do some other horses, rewriting the expected performance requirements for all horses, and of course……voting the horse to an elected office.

Harlen Tyler Newport

Signs Made Sense To the Editor: Newport may be about to give up control of casino gambling to the State. The change of Jai Alai into SLOTS, without a vote, should be a lesson to all of us that we have no control when the State is in charge. The large increase in the number of slot machines at Newport Grand, also without a vote, is another lesson that the “expansion of gambling” supposedly protected by the RI Constitution is undefined and therefore unenforceable. Newport has only this one opportunity to reject casino gambling in the City. Once our control is lost, we can never regain it.

If Newport voters approve a casino for Newport Grand, it will open the door for the State to do whatever it thinks it needs to do to maximize revenues. Once all of the authority is in its hands, the Legislature could amend the law to allow Newport Grand, or a new owner with big promises, to operate in a more attractive location. The City would have no control, having given it up with this vote presently before it.

There are many locations in Newport that might be more desirable to a new owner. The State, holding all the cards, could facilitate relocation. It might enter into a long-term lease of State-owned land in Newport . Other possibilities for relocation might include the Newport Naval Hospital or the many hotels on the water which could be sold or leased to a successor owner of Newport Grand.

We should never underestimate the State’s continuing demand for more revenue and how focused it is on Newport’s potential as a revenue producer.

I hope the voters will agree that we need to keep control of our own future and vote REJECT on Question # 8 on the YELLOW BALLOT. Frank Ray

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To the Editor: We are Newport Grand employees and are writing today to ask the voters of Newport for their support on November 6th. In addition to question 2 on the statewide ballot, there is a question on the yellow local ballot that would add Table Games to Newport Grand. By voting yes and allowing Newport Grand to add Table Games, you will help preserve the 200 jobs at Newport Grand and help to add 50 more. This vote is particularly important because without adding Table Games, we are less able to compete with the resort casinos coming to Massachusetts.

In a recent letter, a contributor opposed to Table Games implied that our jobs are not good jobs and we wanted to set the record straight. In addition to competitive wages, our benefit packages include health and dental insurance, a 401K plan and paid vacation, sick and personal days. In this challeng-

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What do you consider essential factors for bringing significant, dynamic economic growth to Newport?

Don Boucher (At-Large) People are Newport’s greatest asset. Its shop owners, restaurateurs, artist, fisherman, lobstermen, and small and large contractors are the driving engine of our economy.

Investment into these citizens will give us the largest return on time and resources expended on their behalf. In order to increase our workforce, partnerships with high schools and technical schools have to be initiated or expanded.

Apprenticeship programs have to be developed or expanded.

There are machinist jobs, welder’s jobs, construction jobs, that could become self-generating in Newport when we build a labor force trained through private and public partnerships.

Michael T. Farley (At-Large) There are a number of critical factors necessary to spur economic growth: low tax rates; available property; strong work force; low crime rates; flexible, but consistent zoning laws; strong infrastructure (roads, parking, power, technology, communications, etc); and a com-

mitted elected leadership willing to support business. I have three ideas for economic development.

To begin, I believe we can do a better job of marketing the Sheffield School property for commercial development. Secondly, I’d like to expand parking options to increase our capacity for residents and short term visitors: tourists, consumers and employees. In recognition of this need, the city implemented a parking enterprise fund many years ago, to use parking funds to construct a new parking garage.

However, the revenue collected never seems to be used for the intended purpose. Instead, those funds have been raided regularly and misused to pay for pet projects and cover budget shortfalls. Finally, and perhaps most significantly, I’d like to explore a city takeover of the 50 Washington Square facility. At present, that private property provides shelter and subsidized housing – and appears to do so for profit. This use of the property directly conflicts with economic growth in the Lower Broadway and Washington Square neighborhoods. An exercise of eminent domain may be the only way to remove the “wet” shelter from downtown Newport.

But most importantly, it could open up a major piece of prime real estate for economic development.

Naomi Neville (At-Large)* Newport’s sustainable economic future is tied to its ability to compete in today’s modern technology world, and that’s why I asked the Council to form an Information Technology Working Group. The group’s focus is to increase access to fiber optic broadband technology to residents, businesses and institutions and to increase the digital literacy of our students and workers. If the City can improve access to a fiber optic broadband backbone infrastructure, I believe existing and new businesses will understand and utilize the benefits. From an architectural point of view, the

mix of a high tech modern infrastructure within one of the most historic cities in the country is the best of both worlds. By forming this group, Newport will be the first city in Rhode Island to have a planning IT working group. We will not be left behind; we will be the leaders.

Jeanne-Marie Napolitano (At-Large)* In order to bring a more robust economic environment in Rhode Island and Newport, council must work with the State legislators and locally owned businesses to identify changes which could create an improved environment for starting or staying in business in Rhode Island, utilizing the expertise of the Newport County Chamber and other membership organizations. Develop a short questionnaire to be distributed throughout the business community seeking input and ideas for improving the business climate and a follow-up meeting to present the findings with idea s to improve the viability of businesses, and what would be necessary steps to implement changes, i.e. changes in local or state laws, Using this information, should include studies already done for the Washington Square, Gateway Center, Broadway Streetscape and North End Development.

Henry F. Winthrop (At-Large)* The Council needs to make it easy for investors wanting to do business in the City. Today it is not as easy as it should be to work thru the various departments in City Hall to get the information and permits necessary to do business. We need to strengthen our efforts in this area and provide help and not road-

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blocks. Specifically I’d like to see the City work with a private investor to develop the outdated Visitors Center on America’s Cup Ave. in a public/private partnership. Possibly a mixed use development with a new visitor’s center, additional parking, retail shops, a restaurants and a hotel.

Marco T. Camacho (First Ward) To stop our economic decline we must first stop our population decline.

In the last decade, we lost nearly 7% of our population.

Many of those lost are young professionals like myself (College educated, in their 20s and 30s, two income households, with children). These families are choosing not to live here anymore because they fall into an income gap that we are failing to appeal to. These couples can afford to buy a home in Newport, but find our private schools too pricey. They’re moving to places like Portsmouth or Barrington to enjoy the financial savings of a public school system that will set the conditions for their children’s future success.

Let’s build the best public school system in the state and this gap will close. Families will move back in.

Their money will be spent locally.

“For Sale” signs will quickly reduce and values will increase. They’ll build businesses locally to cut down commuting time and cost.

Real economic growth will follow.

Charles Y. Duncan (First Ward)* While in office, I have tried to persuade the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, the Visitors & Convention Bureau, the City Council & anyone who would listen, that Aquidneck Island must be advertised/promoted to those small to medium size companies West of the Hudson, North of the Ohio, East of the Mississippi and South of the Great Lakes, promoting the life style and business advantages of this area.

As it stands our promotion such as it is, is up & down the East Coast where we are talking to the choir.

An example of such a promotion can be made with Paducah, Kentucky. This lazy little river town advertised itself as an art colony and art destination, nationally and internationally, only to become one.

There is no reason that we cannot do the same, with available space & buildings in present inventory.

We need to increase our vision far beyond a three month plus tourist town.

Justin S. McLaughlin (Second Ward)** The key to economic development is making Newport attractive to investors.

While there are significant economic growth opportunities in the north end, including the Naval hospital land, Broadway cor-

ridor, waterfront and downtown tourist zone, if Newport is not seen as the place to invest in, the full potential of these opportunities will go unrealized. To improve the economic development climate, we need to modernize and streamline municipal regulatory processes as much as possible and develop flexible economic development-focused zoning. Toward these ends, we need a strong planning and economic development focus in City Hall. Parking continues to be a challenge, and the city needs to do more to maximize the potential for public/private partnerships to expand parking, both in the city center as well as on its outskirts.

To the extent that the high cost of housing and the reputation of our school system are seen as impediments to investment, we need to identify ways of mitigating and improving these factors. Newport could be a destination for events larger than we currently attract, but to do that we need an event center larger than we currently have, preferably one co-located in a new hotel/retail complex. Development of such a facility would add to the tax base and would have tremendous multiplier impact on tax revenue generated by business sector. *Incumbent **Running unopposed Voters will choose between five candidates for At-Large seats.

Committee. The questions were answered in writing and are posted online at NewportAlliance.org. The following is a selection of those questions and answers by members of the Newport School Committee: According to the School Department, the total enrollment for 2011-2012 was 2,107 and the projected enrollment for 2012-2013 is 2,183, a significant increase of 76 students. What measures would you advocate to accommodate the change in enrollment, especially at the elementary and middle school levels?

Sandra Flowers If the unexpected increase were to be spread over Grades K through 12, that would average fewer than 10 per grade; thus it would be easily manageable. The projected number is an educated guess.

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School Committee Candidates Q & A When residents of Newport vote on Nov. 6, the ballot will list the names of seven Newport School Committee candidates who are running for seven seats.

Six members of the current Newport School Committee will be returning to the board. (In June, Chairman Patrick K. Kelley announced that he would not seek re-election.)

Only one member of the public submitted his name to run as a candidate for the School Committee: Robert B. Power, former superintendent of the Jamestown school system and former assistant superintendent and interim-superintendent of Newport schools, will fill the seventh seat on the committee.

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With new contractual agreements regarding class numbers and the built-in flexibility at Pell School and Thompson Middle School, I foresee the problems being alleviated easily. A proposal to move the Special Education Pre-kindergartens to available space at the Rogers High School campus would be a win-win situation on many levels.

Jo Eva Gaines At the close of the 2011-2012 school year, enrollment was 2145 students. In September 2012, the enrollment is 2204. The increase of 59 students has been addressed by adjusting the numbers of classes for each grade at the various elementary schools to accommodate the incoming students.

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SCHOOL COMMITTEE CANDIDATES CONTINUED FROM PG. 9 Robert Leary This change in enrollment is an increase of 47 students, which is spread across 12 grade levels. The significant issue of 213 kindergarten students is mitigated by the fact that 29 of them are from military families. We have flexibility of four classrooms at the Pell School, two preschool special education classrooms.

Thomas Phelan At the middle school level, our district has room to accommodate these increases, so I do not believe any further measures need to be taken. In regards to the elementary, we have four classrooms that of-

fer some flexibility at Pell. This option can be used if we find there is a need.

Robert Power I would not sell off all of the elementary schools. There is also flexibility in how classrooms can be used in the new school.

Charles Shoemaker Initial review of this increase in enrollment suggests an increase in students from military families.

The next step will be to monitor the changes at each grade level.

I believe there is room to accommodate increases in enrollment at middle school. At the elementary

level, we hope open the Pell School in 2013 and close all the elementary schools currently being used; but space at the Pell School may be tight. If there should be a shortage of space at the elementary school, we may have to reopen one of the “surplussed” schools, which will remain under the control of the school committee until we are sure we have enough classrooms.

Rebecca Bolan The bigger issue is how we address the elementary enrollment.

All indications were that we were in a constant student population decline. RIDE set the guidelines for the size of the school we

ZONING BOARD could build and still be reimbursed.

In spite of the fact that we added 2 classrooms, if we opened the school tomorrow, we would be three classrooms short.

The school committee voted 4 / 3 to stand up a committee to address and make recommendations in the event we do not have enough space. I will be chairing this committee. We will encourage all interested community members to come and participate. We will meet on Wednesdays between October 24 and the December School Committee meeting.

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Wharf Pub Expansion Gets Approval

By Tom Shevlin The city's Zoning Board of Review voted to approve a deck expansion for a Bowen's Wharf restaurant on Monday, Oct. 22.

In a 5-1 vote, board members got behind a proposal by Bowen's Wharf Co. to eliminate two existing parking spaces and add a new 490-square-foot deck to the Wharf Pub and Deli at 37 Bowen's Wharf.

The proposal coincides with a request scheduled to be heard at this Wednesday council meeting for a liquor license transfer from RJJ Deli, Inc., to The Wharf Pub and Raw Bar, a holding company whose principals include the owners of Diego's Mexican Restaurant just across the wharf.

The application, which aims to make the restaurant more handicap accessible, was opposed by Zoning Board member Martin Cohen, who argued that the effort falls short of offering equal access to patrons with disabilities.

However, the majority of the board disagreed, finding no issues with either the loss of parking in what is currently a private, managed lot, or the accessibility of the outdoor space.

Zoning Board Chair Rebecca McSweeney said that the proposal would add to the spirit of the wharf where outdoor dining has taken root from the Black Pearl to 22 Bowen's.

In other business, the board approved an application by Jeff and Susan Allen to maintain a shed constructed at 120 Rhode Island Ave. Unit A; Approved an application by Micolene Boddie to install a new driveway at 20 Cranston Ave.; Approved an application by Stephanie Osterborg, for a small kitchen addition at 7 Second St.; and approved an application for various improvements to an existing twofamily home at 2 Sharon Ct. Under the terms of the approval, the applicant, Kenneth Alves, Jr. agreed to reduce the existing six-bedroom designation into a three-bedroom, two-family home.

Howl-O-Ween Cat Adoption Week In the spirit of Halloween, the Potter League will be hosting a Howl-O-Ween Cat Adoption Week.

Oct. 24 - 31, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday – Sunday, Wednesdays until 7 p.m. (closed on Mondays). Visit the Potter League to meet the “Lucky 13”. Cats that are black, black/white and orange will be featured.

Black cats tend to be the hardest to find homes for since many superstitions associate black cats with bad luck. Nowadays, however, black cats aren't synonymous with bad luck and mischief everywhere — in Ireland, Scotland and England, it's considered good luck for a black cat to cross your path. The Potter League wants to find "forever homes" for these cats. Adopt one of “Lucky 13” and get a special Howl-O-Ween “goody” bag.

For a howling good time, visit the Potter League and meet the “Lucky 13”.

For more information, visit www.

PotterLeague.org

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Youth Exchange City to Hire to study a new culture from Communications theWant inside? Experience the food, customs and language?

Officer The Newport Rotary Club is seekBy Tom Shevlin Following up on a long-stated goal of improving the communication flow in and out of City Hall, Newport City Manager Jane Howington is preparing to hire – on a temporary basis – a public information officer.

She made the announcement on Monday during a press availability in the mayor's office.

"When I came here in January, one of the top priorities of the council was improving communication," she said. To date, much of that effort has been focused on improving the city's website, reaching out to various community groups, and developing protocols for engaging in social media.

Recently, Howington said, the city has gone out to bid on a website redesign and is in the middle of hosting its Engage Newport events, all of which are designed to bring city hall out into the community.

The contract would be a temporary measure to start, however could be extended.

"We've accomplished a lot," Howington says. "But now we need to move into the next phase." Now the question, she says, is how do we use those tools such as social media to achieve our goals?

One answer could come in the form of a public information officer.

Howington is proposing offering a three-month contract to a communications professional who will be tasked with spearheading a citywide campaign to improve how the city approaches both inbound and outbound information.

The contract, which is expected to be issued through an emergency funding process, would be a temporary measure to start, however could be extended.

It comes in the midst of a riot of chatter over social media surrounding a recent string of assaults – which, while the police maintain bear no relation, have nonetheless garnered significant public attention.

According to Howington, much of that attention can be traced to a single online media outlet, which has perpetuated the notion that the assaults are not only related, but also perhaps a sign of gang activity.

On Monday, Howington, along with Mayor Henry F. Winthrop, sought to allay those fears, reiterating that the city is safe, crime is in fact down, and the police are responding accordingly.

Given the misinformation circulating online, Howington sees now as an opportune time to focus on the city's own messaging.

"There's a real opportunity to use this issue to deploy some of these strategies," she said.

Some of the areas the city's future information officer will focus on will include educating various departments on the ideal use of Facebook, interfacing with local community groups, and optimizing the city's website.

To be sure, the city's communications strategy is a work in progress. Newport is hardly alone in its struggle to adapt to rapidly evolving trends in social media, news reportage, and how people receive and consume information.

"It's not just a local isolated problem," Howington says. "Every city and town across the country is dealing with the same thing."

ing applications for Rogers students wishing to participate in the 2013 Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

The exchange usually lasts one year. To ensure safety, the host Rotary club conscientiously screens and selects all host families. Over 25 countries around the world are currently involved in the Rotary Youth Exchange program.

Eligible students must have a birthday between Aug. 16, 1995 and Aug. 15, 1997. Travel would occur starting in the summer of 2013.

For further information, send an email to ESSEX@newportrotary.org or visit www.newportrotary.org.

Applications are also available at the Rogers guidance office. Applications must be received by Nov. 5.

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Edward King House Reaches Anniversary Milestones Most days the Edward King House Senior Center is busy with art classes, people painting, playing bridge or pool, even exercising in Zumba class. But, last Saturday evening men wore ties and ladies came in cocktail dresses to the annual cocktail party. It was one of the most important fundraising events of the year to support the vital role the King House plays as a center for seniors in our community. An average week sees 400 visitors (nearly 18,000 yearly) and a large volume of calls seeking support services. As a state meal site providing lunches Monday through Friday, in 2010 the King House provided close to 5,000 meals.

This year marks the Edward King House’s 40th anniversary as a senior center. December will be the 100th anniversary of the gift of the building to the city.

Albert Picard, Michelle Duga and Barbara Picard

Jim Banks and Linda Richards

Rosemary Sullivan and Kathleen Connell

Jean Graham

Noreen O'Neil and Jean Wood

Photos by Jen Carter

Terry Hayes and Dan Marvelle

Deborah Winthrop, Cris Cobaugh and Sarah Rivard

Ben Katz and Rita Slom

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SUMMER’S NOT OVER... ...UNTIL WE SAY IT’S OVER!

CALENDAR Thursday October 25

Island Farmers Market Aquidneck Grange Hall, 499 East Main Rd., Middletown, 2-6 p.m., 441-4317.

Enclosed, Heated Outdoor Patio (Heated, Only If Necessary)

Live Entertaiment Continues!

Tues - Sunday Evenings and Weekend Afternoons

Pier 49 Seafood & Spirits Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina 49 America’s Cup Ave. Newport, RI 847-9000 www.newporthotel.com

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

Good Food, Good Drink, Good Friends 178 Thames St., Newport, RI • 401.846.5856 www.buskerspub.com

Newport’s Favorite Sports Bar! Next Best Thing to Being @ The Game!

MLB Playoffs • Patriots Celtics • Bruins All on 8 LED TV’s Best Burgers & Nachos in Town!

8 W. Marlborough, Newport • 401-619-4680

Mon. - Sun. 11:30am - 1am • Open for Lunch & Dinner

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experience creating 18th-century furniture replicas, 1 p.m., 847-8720, www.newportlibraryri.org.

Halloween at the YMCA Arts and crafts, games, bounce house, and a Halloween movie for all ages, 6–9 p.m., Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Rd., Middletown. $5 family, non-members, $7 family, Register at 847-9200 or afterschool@newportymca.org

Anniversary Celebration Nature’s Goodness celebrates its 27th anniversary with free mini neck massages, demonstrations, nutritional guidance and more, 510 East Main Rd., Middletown, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

Corn Maze This year’s 8-acre corn maze celebrates the Providence Bruins. 3:30 p.m. until dusk, Escobar’s Highland Farm, 255 Middle Rd., Portsmouth, 683-1444, eskiemaze@escobarshighlandfarm.com.

A Cappella Concert The Princeton Nassoons will perform classics from the 1940s and 1950s, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $10 member, $15 nonmember, 848-8200.

Earth Explorations Through Film View an episode of the Frozen Planet series, “Spring.” Sachuest Point NWR, Middletown, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., 847-5511.

Life of Mind Series Steve Carey, Professor of URI’s School of Oceanography, will speak about ocean exploration.

Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., Newport, wine and cheese reception 5:30 p.m., lecture 6 p.m., free for members, $10 nonmembers, redwoodlibrary.org.

NEWPORT’S GASTROPUB

Halloween Party at the Hill Haunted house, costumes, games, snacks, and more, Boys & Girls Club, Park Holm Clubhouse, 1 York St., 3:30-6:30 p.m., free, 847-4592, www.bgcnewport.org.

Land Preservation Lecture This lecture series will explore the benefits of protecting forests, coasts, wetlands, and farms.

Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd. 6:30-8:45 p.m., 8745800, www.jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

Youth Design Studio An introduction to the field of design through a series of creative experiments. Jamestown Art Center, 18 Valley St., 3:30-6:30 p.m.

560-0979 to register, www.jamestownartcenter.org.

Friday October 26

Introduction to Computers Computer workshop taught by library staff, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., registration required, 847-8720 et. 208, www. newportlibraryri.org.

State Pier 9 Farmers Market Fresh lobsters, fish, produce, State Pier, Long Wharf, 2-6 p.m.

Genie’s Halloween See page 16 for details.

Fortress of Nightmares See page 16 for details.

Saturday October 27

Growers’ Market Aquidneck Growers’ Market, local produce and products, 909 East Main Rd. (Newport Vineyards), Middletown, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., AquidneckGrowersMarket.org.

Engage Newport An opportunity for residents to discover more about their city.

There will be raffles, quizzes and entertainment, Rotunda at Easton’s Beach, 10 a.m.- noon.

Halloween Costume Party Drop in for Halloween crafts and a dress up party, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd.,11 a.m.12:30 p.m. free, 846-1573.

Scooby Doo Toons and Snacks Watch Scooby Doo cartoons on a big screen and munch on Scooby snacks, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., 2 p.m. free, 8461573.

Spotlight on the Home The library’s property manager Jim Mass will offer winterizing tips for the home, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 10 a.m., Furniture maker, Jeffrey Green will talk about his

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Carved in Stone See page 16 for details.

Craft and a Movie – The Ocean Watch “Finding Nemo” and explore the ocean through crafts and other fun activities. Sachuest Point NWR, Middletown, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., free, 847-5511.

Halloween Dog Parade See page 16 for details.

Murder at the Museum “Sink or Swim” murder mystery by the Marley Bridges Theatre Company, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 5:30 p.m., admission, 848-8200.

Fortress of Nightmares See Friday, Oct. 26 for details.

Haunted Trail See page 16 for details.

Belcourt Castle Halloween Party See page 16 for details.

Sunday October 28

Bird Walk A guided bird walk with Jay Manning, bring binoculars, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 8-10 a.m., 8462577, normanbirdsanctuary.org.

Meet the Artist Exhibiting artist Bunny Harvey will give an informal gallery talk, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., admission, 848-8200.

Halloween Cookie Decorating Decorate pumpkin or ghost sugar cookies, The Newport Sweet Shoppe, 82 William St., 1-3 p.m.

Complimentary with a canned food donation, 619-4600, www. newportsweetshoppe.com.

Costume Contest Best boys and girls costume winners will receive sweet prizes, Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, 198 Thames St., 2-5 p.m., 573-2900.

Sunday Matinee at the Library Watch ” Moonrise Kingdom” the movie about a pair of young lovers who flee their New England town, and cause a search party to find them. Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd. 2-5 p.m., 8745800, www.jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

See CALENDAR on page 17

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Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport Salvation Cafe, 140 Broadway, Newport The Deli, 66 Broadway, Newport Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport Sunnyside Deli, 12 Broadway, Newport Mudville Pub, 8 West Marlborough St., Newport Newport Dinner Train, Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave. Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames St., Newport Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames St., Newport Pier 49, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport Clarke Cooke House, Bannisters Wharf, Newport O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport One Bellevue, Hotel Viking, Newport Genie’s Lounge, 94 William St., Newport La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. Canfield House, 5 Memorial Blvd., Newport Flo’s Clam Shack, 44 Wave Ave., Middletown Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown

Other Area Restaurants & Dining Options Not Within Map Area Newport Grand 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., Newport Batik Garden Imperial Buffet 11 East Main Rd., Middletown Coddington Brewing Company 210 Coddington Hwy, Middletown International House of Pancakes 159 W. Main Rd., Middletown Mama Leone’s 150 Connell Hwy., Newport Rhea’s Inn & Restaurant 120 West Main Rd., Middletown

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Spooktacular Events Genie’s Halloween

Children’s Halloween Party

Wizarding World Party

Oct. 26, 6 p.m.–2 a.m.Tickets: $75 for two $40 for one, 94 William Street.

2nd Annual Halloween costume party includes: Soup or Salad, Entree, Tea or Soft Drink, Dessert or Basic Hookah. Costume Prizes for Scariest, Funniest and Sexiest BYOB: First Cork No Charge.

Emmanuel Church will sponsor a Children’s Community Halloween Party on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 4-6 p.m. Parents and children are encouraged to wear costumes. There will be games, activities and refreshments. Free and open to the public.

Free parking is available in the Dearborn St. lot. For more information, call 847-0675.

Harry Potter Halloween Costume Party and Movie – Thursday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Middletown Library. Dress up in your favorite wizard or witch costume for a party and screening of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” on the big screen. Food and drink will be provided. Ages 6 and up.

Horror Fest

Trinity Pumpkin Patch Trinity Church’s Pumpkin Patch is ablaze for fall with thousands of pumpkins and gourds of every shape, size and color, richly-hued mums, and ornamental cabbages. The setting is the perfect backdrop for photos, and there are family-friendly activities planned for each weekend – live music, baked goods, lunch, and a “pumpkin-smashing” center. Open daily through Halloween, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. There will be an costume parade on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.

Frightfully fun films: Apple, Baby-Sitting, Chilly, Grace, Harmony, Nursery Grimes, Rotting Hill, Shhh, The Stolen, Worm. $10 donation at the door, Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., Jamestown.

Savor the Spooky At Vanderbilt Grace’s signature restaurant, Muse, chefs have created a special spooky menu for Friday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. to start with a “Bleeding Heart Martini.” $55 per

A-Maizing Halloween Party All ages old-fashioned Halloween costume party for the entire family. Fun and games, plus trick-or-treating in the corn maze. Come in costume and receive $1 off admission. Saturday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Escobar’s Highland Farm, Middle Rd., Portsmouth. Rain date Oct. 28.

Wag Nation Pet Parade Join the folks at the Wag Nation pet shop for a stroll with your furry friends along Bellevue Avenue. The third annual Howlo-ween Stroll for the Dogs begins at noon on Saturday, Oct. 27 at the William Street shop. There will be treat-or-treating for the dogs at Bellevue shops, and prizes will be

Haunted Trail at Carr Point The Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department will open its popular Haunted Trail at the Carr Point Recreation Area in Portsmouth on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 6 – 9 p.m. Visitors can walk the spooky haunted trail with witches, pirates, mad scientists and much more.

Come join your favorite heroes as they rescue Gotham Point from the grip of the sinister villain. Search for clues to solve the puzzle. Concessions, arts and crafts and nightly entertainment. Admission for military & DoD personnel with ID is $5 per person, general public is $8 per person and children 3 and under are free. For more information, call MWR Special Events at 841-3127.

Spooky Special Effects and Sci-Fi Fun Interested in learning how special effects for horror and science fiction movies are made? Children ages 9 – 12 are invited to attend a 1-hour presentation by professional movie special-effects creator and costume designer Alex Ezorsky-Lie of Awespark Productions. See a demonstration of how the green screen works and how movie magic makes horror and science fiction scenes look real. See computer special effects and some creepy costume creations. No registration is required for this free program, just drop in. Held in the lower level program room on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m.

Halloween Spooktacular Pumpkin Decorating on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Library. Come in costume and decorate a Halloween pumpkin. Paint, stickers, and all other decorations will be provided. Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume (boy and girl) and Best Pumpkin (boy and girl). Space is limited to 40 children; sign up by Oct. 25 at 423-7280 or jamlibkids@gmail.com.

Halloween Extravaganza “Ghost Tours” Halloween party on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Thompson Middle School for middle school students only. There will be a talent contest, dancing, prizes, food and music. Chaperones needed, contact Officer Winters 845-5863, or Officer Salter 845-5865.

Trick or Treat at the Library

Fortress of Nightmares Historic Fort Adams is transformed into a spooky cavern of twisting tunnels haunted by ghosts and ghouls for seven nights each October. Remaining dates for the eerie event are Oct. 26-28. “Tunnels of Terror” is open each of those nights from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets ($10) may be purchased at the Fort or in advance online at www.fortressofnightmares.com. This year, there’s also a “Zombie Apocalypse” shooting range, where you can practice your skill at sharpshooting using biodegradable BBs in an airsoft target area on the grounds of the Fort ($5 per half-clip, with safety gear provided.) Tickets for the shooting range must be purchased in advance online. Children younger than age 12 are not encouraged at the Fortress.

Pumpkin Decorating

Children of all ages are invited to wear their costumes and visit the Children’s Desk at the Newport Public Library to receive a free Halloween treat on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 9:30 a.m. – 8:45 p.m. One treat bag per child, while supplies last.

Washington Square Halloween Parade Children, pets and parents are all invited to take a stroll around Washington Square for a family-friendly outing of trick-ortreating on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 4 – 6 p.m.

Big Big Halloween Bash Fort Adams Fortress of Nightmares features tunnels of terror. (Photo by Rob Thorn) person, $25 per Gremlin (6-11 years) Prizes will be given for the best costumes.

RSVP is necessary. 846-6200.

Carved in Stone Walking tour through the Common Burial Ground, Newport’s colonial cemetery, tour departs from Newport Visitors Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave., Saturday, Oct. 27, 4 p.m., $17 adult, $16 military/senior, $10 child, 841-8600, ghostsofnewport.com

Halloween Dog Parade Join fellow dog lovers and dogs for this festive fall event on Saturday, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. Dogs of all sizes and ages are welcome to show off their cool costumes as they parade around the Potter League grounds. The event will include door prizes, photos, costume awards and, of course, Tricks and Treats! $8 per dog. Rain or shine event. Dogs must be dog- and peoplefriendly and must be leashed. Dog-safe and comfortable costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. Pre-registration is not required. www.PotterLeague.org.

Halloween Party at Belcourt Castle Saturday, Oct. 27 from 8 p.m. – midnight. All beverages included. Decorations, “creepy” food. Costume contest with prizes: The Honky Tonk Knights “electrify” the night. Music also by DJ Butch. Bar & Ghostly nutrition provided by Blackstone Caterers. Reserve tickets. $120 cash at the door if space is available. For reservations or information visit BelcourtCastle.org or 846-0669. Belcourt Castle “Late Night” Ghost Tour with owner Harle Tinney at 8 p.m. on Oct. 30 & 31 , Full Moon Ghost Tour at 8 p.m. on Oct. 29.

awarded for best canine costume and best human/dog coordinated costume. (Costumes are optional for the stroll.) Treats for all at Wag Nation afterwards.

Craft and Costume Party Halloween Craft and Dress Up Party Saturday, Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Middletown Library. Come in costume or come as you are for Halloween crafts and treats. Free, no registration required and all ages welcome.

The Devil in Literature Redwood Library’s annual Halloween Costume Party. See the Redwood transformed into a haunted library! Enjoy light fall fare and cocktails, costume contests, and dancing with DJ Butch on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7 p.m. until the witching hour. For more information, or to reserve tickets, call Mary Spotts at 847-0295 ext. 115.

Halloween Cookie Decorating Decorate pumpkin or ghost sugar cookies, The Newport Sweet Shoppe, 82 William St., 1-3 p.m. Complimentary with a canned food donation for the Martin Luther King Center, 619-4600, www.newportsweetshoppe.com.

Creepy Carousel On Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Easton’s Beach Rotunda and Carousel. $5 per child includes a goodie bag, two free rides on the carousel, light refreshments and crafts. This event is not scary and is suitable for young children.

One of the biggest Halloween parties in Newport, the Halloween Bash takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. for the 21+ crowd at One Pelham East and upstairs at Studio 3. Over $500 in prizes for most interesting and worst costume contests. Local favorite reggae band The Ravers will perform two sets. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at The Music Box, 160 Thames St. and at Holy Smokes, 9 Broadway.

Fright Fest Third Annual Fright Fest on Halloween, Oct. 31, at the Newport Blues Café with DJ Face and Felix Brown. Two cover options for the night: $20 includes cover and open car from 8:30 – 10 p.m. or $10 cover. Costume contests include: $200 best costume, $100 for second place, and a $50 gift card for worst costume.

Hilarious & Haunted Halloween The Bit Players will host a special Halloween show. Come see this high energy, fastpaced group on improvisation masterminds. BYOB. Candy, treats, and of course plenty of improv comedy. Call ahead to reserve your seats. Wear a costume & get in for only $5, all others $10 Prize for best costume. Oct. 31, 8 p.m. Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, Newport, 849-3473.

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Corn Maze 11 p.m. until dusk, see Oct. 26.

spooktacul ar treats for halloween!

Looking at Leaves Growing Up Wild series: learn to tell the difference between different types of trees by looking at leaves. Sachuest Point NWR, Middletown, 10:00 a.m.– noon, free, 847-5511.

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Funtime Storytime Drop-in for age-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes, snacks and a simple craft, ages 3-5, free, 11 a.m. Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., 846-1573, www.middletownpubliclibrary.org.

Full Moon Ghost Tour See page 16 for details.

Tuesday October 30

Preschool Storytime Register for age-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes, snacks and a simple craft, ages 4-5, free, 11 a.m. Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., 846-1573, www.middletownpubliclibrary.org.

Pumpkin Decorating Decorate a pumpkin for Halloween, prizes for best costume and best pumpkin, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd. 3:304:30 p.m., registration required, 423-7280, www.jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

Late Night Ghost Tour See page 16 for details.

Wednesday October 31

Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour Tour Belcourt’s museum with owner Harle Tinney, 657 Bellevue Ave., 8 p.m., 846-0669, belcourtcastle.org.

Thursday November 1

Book Talk Naval War College professor John Hattendorf will talk about his

on Bellevue Avenue

‘Into the Wood’ Exhibits by Jan Armor, Judy Chaves, and Valorie Sheehan. Opening reception Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m., exhibit through Nov. 18. Deblois Gallery, 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977,www.debloisgallery.com.

book, “Marlborough: Soldier and Diplomat,” Colony House, Washington Sq., 841-8770, newporthistory.org.

Friday

November 2 Corn Maze See Oct. 26 for details.

Newport Restaurant Week Specially priced three-course meals offered by dozens of fine restaurants in Newport and Bristol counties, 845-9123, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com.

Dinner Theatre Series Broadway’s hit comedy “Sylvia”, Dockside, 1 Waite’s Wharf, Newport, 6 p.m., 846-3600, www. waiteswharf.com.

Saturday November 3

Holiday Book Sale Friends of the Library will hold their annual book sale, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m., 847-8720, www.newportlibraryri.org.

Santa Mamba Fall Fiesta and Fundraiser, Jamestown Art Center, 18 Valley St., 7:30-10:30 p.m., $50 advance, $55 at door, www.jamestownartcenter.org.

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Kashmir Led Zeppelin tribute show, Newport Grand Event Center, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd. ,9 p.m., $12, 6086777, www.newportgrand.com.

Look for Orange and Black Balloons at participating Stores on Bellevue South, Bellevue North, Mill and William Streets!

Sunday November 4

Daylight Saving Time ends 2 a.m.

Dinner Theatre Series 1 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 2 for details.

Sunday Matinee at the Library Watch “The Magic of Belle Isle,” a wheelchair-bound author moves to a rural town, where he befriends a single mother and her three kids, who help reignite his passion for writing, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd. 2-5 p.m., 8745800, www.jamestownphilomenianlibrary.org.

Panel Discussion Exhibition artists “Recasting the Loving Cup” will give a panel discussion, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., admission, 848-8200.

Autumn Festivities at the Vanderbilt Grace Monday Wine and Cheese Tasting Come and join us in the relaxed atmosphere of the bar and sample a selection of local cheeses and wine from the vineyards of New England to complement their delicious flavours. From 6pm, $35 per person

Dinner Theatre Series 6 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 2 for details.

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It’s not often that you can sit down at a sophisticated yet cozy restaurant bar and have one of the owners pull you a pint of ale right off the cask. But that is exactly the case at Malt on Broadway, where the hard-working husband and wife team of Tom and Chelynn Sheehan have teamed up with former Tucker’s chef Charlie White to create a dining experience full of fresh ideas, stocked with aged spirits, and loaded with locals who have already found Broadway’s newest gem. Having hiked the Appalachian Trail alone, White, 41, is no stranger to challenge. He worked his way up from dishwasher to cook at the Colonel Blackinton Inn in Attleboro, then worked as a pastry chef at Mills Tavern in Providence and Radius in Boston, as well as Chez Pascal and Gracie’s in Providence.

No one in my family could cook.

I was the only one who seemed to enjoy it. Growing up, dinner was like a can of peas and canned spinach. My mother overcooked everything, so I grew up not liking a lot of foods that I now realize just weren’t cooked properly. I can’t remember the chef who said it but, “If there’s a food you don’t like, you just haven’t had it cooked right.”

I love to cook at home, I just don’t get the chance to do it that often. If I’m entertaining, it kind of depends on the season and what is available. Sometimes I’ll go to the store not knowing what I want, and I may see something that gives me an idea. If I’m just cooking for myself, I’ll probably whip up a vegetable pasta dish.

My favorite cookbook is “On Food and Cooking” by Harold McGee. I also like reading books on ingredients just to learn as much as I can about a particular ingredient like coffee or chocolate.

My guilty pleasure is sweets.

Even as a pastry chef, I used to bring candy to work. I don’t eat candy too much anymore, but I still love chocolate. I eat a lot more fruit these days.

My pet peeve in the kitchen is elbows. I always tell people, “no elbows in the kitchen.” Most kitchens are really small anyway, and if you stand around waiting with your hands on your hips, no one can get around you. Keep your hands down by your side.

A utensil in the kitchen that I can’t do without is my long tiny whisk. It’s just easy because you’re over a stove and it’s really hot and you get a little skin on the sauce and you need to whisk it in. I beat the heck out of that thing. It just broke on me recently.

Some famous people I’ve cooked for are Wes Anderson and Edward Norton when this was Tucker’s, and they were filming “Moonrise Kingdom” here in town. Frances McDormand actually walked right into the kitchen to tell me how wonderful everything was. It took me a minute to realize who she was.

We get a lot of our ingredients from Farm Fresh. They are kind of like a middleman between local farmers and buyers. That way the farmers can focus on farming rather than worry about selling. All our meats are hormone- and antibiotic-free. The animals aren’t fed completely on corn, and when they do eat corn, it’s organic.

If my mom needed a recommendation on the menu I would tell her to get the Statler Chicken.

Because Tom and Chelynn are Irish, I’ve been trying to incorporate some Irish things. I found these braised mustard seeds and made a Guinness au jus with toasted barley, grilled escarole, cipollini onions, leeks, pickled watermelon rind, and topped that with toast-

Desserts Malt Chocolate Bomb $8 Malt Ice Cream or Select Sorbet $6 House Made Irish Cream $5 ed sunflower seeds. It’s something that I think is kind of signature and goes with the theme of Malt.

One of our special desserts is the chocolate malt bomb. It’s chocolate mousse with malt powder, with malt ice cream, and caramel sauce, garnished with malted milk balls.

When I eat out I like to go to Fifth Element for appetizers, and my buddy Christian works at Salvation Café so I’ll stop in there sometimes. I had a really good meal at Fluke recently. All the chefs around here like to check out each other’s food. Lately I’ve been eating here because I want to see what it’s like from the other side, it’s nice to overhear people’s reactions when they read the menu.

The best food experience I’ve had was while I was working a ton of extra hours at Radius in Boston, and they told me to come in and have a meal on them. We had a nine-course meal with wine pairings, fois gras, a scallop dish, rib eye, oyster shooters, and huckleberry ice cream with goat cheesecake for dessert. I had a beautiful woman with me, which always makes things taste better. I also really enjoy just cooking food out of my own garden. It tastes so fresh when it was literally growing an hour before you eat it.

My ultimate career goal is to own a farm before I own a restaurant, so I can grow as much of my own food as possible and then I could supply the restaurant, at least with herbs. They are so expensive to buy but so easy to grow.

Jonathan Clancy, of Middletown, He has over ten years experience in the food industry.

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Newport Blues Cafe–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m.

Narragansett Cafe Jamestown– Full Circle, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Matty B, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub­–Buddy Roach Trio, 10 p.m.

One Pelham East–The Mighty Diamonds The Chanler–Dick Lupino, Joe Esposito, Kent Hewitt, 6-10 p.m.

Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30 p.m.

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Greenvale Vineyard–Dick Lupino, Jody Ebling, Mike Renzi, 1-4 p.m.

Hyatt Regency–Lois Vaughan, 4-6p.m.

Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m.

Newport Blues Cafe–D2, 9:30 p.m.

Narragansett Cafe Jamestown– The Smokin’ Toads, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– The Beat Billies, 9 p.m.

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Ben Affleck directs, stars in and co-produces “Argo,” an action-packed thriller.

Movie-Making History in ‘Argo’

By Patricia Lacouture

In 1979, the American Embassy in Iran was stormed by an angry mob of revolutionaries, and everyone inside was taken hostage, except for six people who managed to escape. The six Americans were given asylum in the home of the Canadian Ambassador, but eventually, with time running out and the Iranians closing in, they had no choice but to try a daring escape plan planned for them by CIA agent Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck).

This remarkable story really happened, and that it has been turned into the best suspense movie of the year is even more remarkable. Mendez’ plan is to fabricate a film shoot in, of all places, Iran in the midst of the revolution. Who but a Hollywood type would overlook danger in favor of finding the ideal setting for a sci-fi adventure called “Argo,” the name of this nail-biting thriller?

It’s so crazy that it just might work.

The CIA agrees, and Mendez sets about recruiting two filmmakers, Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin) and John Chambers (John Goodman), who agree to make a fake movie for no money. They set up a “production” office, get a screenplay written, have story boards drawn and get press buzz so articles and trade ads would look authentic. The movie is described as a type of space opera complete with aliens, space ships and a desert setting.

Doesn’t it sound surreal? It does until you see the ace in the crazy deck: Everyone loves the movies.

They’re America’s largest export product, and no one is immune to

becoming star-struck. The world market cannot get enough of American movies. In the end, maybe this is why the nutty scheme works.

The plan calls for the six to impersonate a film-making team from Hollywood: location manager, cinematographer, transportation coordinator, and so on. Given some cameras and script bags, a light meter, a Polaroid and a lot of chutzpah, they look like a Hollywood geek squad.

There are many clever comedic quips about the absurdities of show-business. Arkin and Goodman spin off some priceless jibes and jokes about how the worlds they create are no less farcical than the one where they live and work.

As a historical chronicle, “Argo” works because of its documentary style (hand-held cameras, faded colors and actual news footage). A few small departures from fact are introduced to raise the ante on the suspense, which is edge-of-theseat chilling.

I overheard audience members after the screening I attended say, “That made me proud to be an American.” Applause accompanied the closing credits. One of the details that made me admire this film was the postscripts. The film shows how a volatile political situation was handled without violence, and it includes a nod to the Canadian government along with kudos for the CIA. My favorite line was: “To this day the story stands as an enduring model of international cooperation between governments.”

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FROM THE GARDEN Day-After Treats Made with Pumpkin

By Cynthia Gibson After carving your jack-o’-lantern and lighting its candle on Oct. 31, you can bake your pumpkin and turn it into post-Halloween soups and sweets. Whether you have grown your own pumpkins or purchased them, the timing is perfect for baking them and turning them into a hearty, delicious ‘pumpkin’ soup. Canned pumpkin will also work for these pumpkin recipes.

Since pumpkins are only one of many types of winter squashes, you can repeat these recipes all winter long by substituting butternut squash, acorn squash or plain canned pumpkin (without the spices). After cooking, all squashes pretty much taste the same.

Pumpkin soup is a great, colorful soup that is one of the better ways of recycling your Halloween pumpkin.Just remember to blow out the candle and put the pumpkin in the refrigerator after the trick-or-treating is over. As long as you carve your pumpkin for Halloween night and not two to three days ahead, your pumpkin will remain edible and not soggy. On Nov. 1, you can carve your pumpkin into chunks and bake it. This soup is a great treat to serve for a party, when ladled into scooped-out miniature pumpkins, instead of bowls.

Pumpkins have a high water content, rendering them rather blandtasting. It is best in any recipe to mix half butternut squash or Hubbard squash with half pumpkin.

The pumpkin and fresh squashes make for a lovely color. It is better to use fresh than canned pumpkin, but if canned is all you have, it will work.

The Best Pumpkin Cookies Yields 48 cookies

Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt Icing Glaze 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1/2 cup dark brown sugar (different than brown sugar) firmly packed 1/4 cup whole milk 1½ cups confectioner’s sugar Preheat oven to 350° In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy. Add the pumpkin, egg, and vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, mix the flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This insures a thorough mixing of spices for taste.

Slowly add the flour mixture to the sugar and egg mixture, making sure the mixer is on the lowest speed to begin.

Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens passionately and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.

Once your cookie batter is thoroughly mixed, using a tablespoon, drop the cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Space them at least three inches apart as these cookies tend to spread while baking. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then remove from the oven to cool on baking racks.

The icing, which is more of a glaze, is delicious. Heat the butter and dark brown sugar in a small saucepan until it comes to boil. Cook at a rolling boil for one or two minutes only or until the mixture is a bit thickened. Using a whisk, beat in the milk and confectioner’s sugar. Beat and cook until the icing is smooth. Remove the icing from the heat, and spread the icing on your cookies immediately. Should the icing thicken, return it to the saucepan to heat on low. If desired, you can add a few crushed pecans to the top of the cookie for a little crunch.

These are fabulous holiday cookies. Not only are they great for a Halloween party, they are terrific served with pumpkin ice cream for Thanksgiving as well.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Serves 8 Ingredients: In a large frying pan, place the 2 lbs. of pumpkin (halved, seeded, butter and sauté the carrots, celery, strings removed) leek and onions for ten minutes or 2 lbs. of butternut squash (halved, until they are soft. Place these inseeded) gredients into a large soup pot.

2 tbsp. unsalted butter Next, add the pureed pumpkin, 3 carrots (peeled and chopped) chicken broth, and spices. Place the 4 pieces of celery (finely chopped) lid on the pot and simmer for 40-45 2 large onions (finely chopped) minutes. The fragrance of this soup 1 leek (cut off roots and all dark simmering is intoxicating. Uncover green leaves, chopped) the pot and add the heavy cream 12 cups chicken broth and maple syrup. Simmer for an 2 tsp. ground cinnamon additional 5-7 minutes or until the 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg newly added ingredients are well 1/4 cup real maple syrup blended. Season with salt and pep1 cup heavy cream per.

Let the soup cool to room temPreheat oven to 350° perature.

In small batches, puree On a cookie sheet lined with tin the soup in a food processor. This foil, spray cooking oil then place will eliminate the chunks of caryour pieces of cut pumpkin and squash skin side down. Bake the rot, celery, and leek and turn your squash and pumpkin for 40 min- pumpkin soup into creamy deliutes or until it is soft and can eas- ciousness. Reheat the soup before ily be pierced with a fork. Remove serving. Place in bowls or hollowed the squashes from the oven and let out small pumpkins for a festive cool. Using a large spoon, scoop out look. The soup, when served in the pulp from the skin and place in small pumpkins as bowls is a lovely a food processor. You should have starter for Thanksgiving dinner. at least six to eight cups from your squashes.

Making Jack O’ Lanterns Just take a golden pumpkin of quite the largest size, Cut all ‘round the stem, just so, Scrape out the inside below, and cut two holes for eyes.

And now fix a nose beneath, And such a great big mouth with teeth, And you’ve a jack-o’-lantern!

And smile so broad and bright.

This is the jolliest sort of a fellow, With cheery face so round and yellow, This funny jack-o’-lantern.

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What to Do with All Those Leaves

By Cynthia Gibson As the leaves drift slowly down from the trees, we find ourselves amidst piles of them. There are a couple of things you can do with autumn leaves. Composting is a great way to recycle leaves and is a great reward for raking them. If you own a mulching mower, it can shred the leaves into small bits that are perfect for starting a compost pile or adding to an existing heap or compost bin.

Add a layer of fresh bagged topsoil to your shredded leaves to create leaf mold. Composted leaves have to be turned over from time to time with a shovel or pitchfork to keep the rate of decomposition even. Leaf mold is perfect for improving and conditioning your soil.

It not only improves the soil structure, it can increase the water retention in your soil up to 50%. For our long hot summers, this is an ideal mulch or soil amendment to use. Leaf mold, when mixed into your garden soil, also provides an excellent habitat for earthworms and beneficial bacteria. Earthworms help to keep your soil loose and healthy. It will take all winter to a full year to create leaf mold for spring, so this is the time to start it.

As for using shredded leaves

Leaves are great for composting. for mulch, you will need at least a three-inch layer of chopped leaves to be effective. It works like a charm. Not only do weeds not like leaf mulch, it makes weeds rot due to its water content. If you see a clump of leaves that are thick and matted down, lift the middle of the pile of leaves and it will be soaking wet. The leaves get heavy and literally hold down weeds. Leaves make the perfect mulch for your perennial gardens and planted beds. Should you want to mulch your vegetable garden rather than put down landscaping cloth, this is

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the mulch to use. It works well and is also a great soil amendment.

The best part of mulching your garden with shredded leaves is that within a year, they will start to decompose. In the spring, you turn over your soil, and using a hoe, mix the leaves into your soil. The soil will be rich and dark and ready for planting.

Fall is also the time to prune, clip and continue weeding. If you feed birds in your yard, you will get the most exotic-looking grasses and what you just might think are weeds. They are actually sprouted millet, Nyger seed ( a native to Ethiopia) that produces a little yellow flower, wheat, and barley. Not all birdseed is treated with chemicals, so the seeds when scattered by birds will self-plant.

Pulling wheat grasses out of the perennial bed this fall was really interesting. They were perfect dried stalks of wheat and are now ready for a fall flower arrangement.

I am grateful, though, that the dried corn did not germinate!

As for pruning, now is the time to clean up gangly plants like roses. It is time to prune roses, but leave all other heavy pruning until we have had frost and the leaves are off the trees. No heavy pruning should be done at this time, as the pruning wounds will heal too slowly, and allow late fall insects and bacteria to enter. Heavy pruning is done in January and February.

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MEMENTO CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 door lifespan than slate or polished granite. Trinity Churchyard has a few examples of more elaborate Victorian-era monuments, as well.

If you walk a short distance south on Spring Street, the street that runs right behind Trinity Church, and then left turn up the hill on Pelham Street, you will soon come to the Arnold Burying Ground. It is set slightly back and up one step from the sidewalk, just past a large white Greek Revivalstyle house. There is a green sign near the fence stating that this graveyard is owned by the Preservation Society of Newport County, the organization that owns some of the Newport mansions.

If the iron gate is shut, just swing it open – sometimes it sticks and last we checked the gate made a scary, creaky noise.

This is a family burial ground, established in 1677, and it was part of the original homestead of Governor Benedict Arnold (no, not the one you’re thinking of from your history lessons – this is Benedict Arnold, b. 1615 – d. 1678, of the century before.) Benedict Arnold’s grave is a large flat stone in the northeast corner, with a rectangular hole in it where a bronze plaque is missing. Look for the bronze governor’s medallion, which gives his terms in office. His wife’s grave, adjacent to his, has a slightly larger rectangular hole in it and her bronze plaque is missing, too.

For many years, all these headstones were buried under a garden and debris in the back yard of a residence. In 1949, after the dwelling was removed, the markers were unearthed, cleaned, and set in place again. In this graveyard, you can see the transition of different kinds of carving over two centuries.

Compare the gravestones of Caleb Arnold – a

winged skull; Patience Freebody – a winged cherub; and John Bannister – a tablestone.

From the Arnold Burial Ground, it is about a 15 minute walk north on Spring Street to the Governor’s Burial Ground on Farewell Street. It is 1½ blocks past the big, red White Horse Tavern which is on the corner of Marlborough and Farewell streets. It is also called the Coddington Burying Ground – the site of the White Horse Tavern was part of William Coddington’s original homestead. You can’t miss the graveyard because the names of six of the colonial era governors of the Rhode Island colony are carved into the top of the graniteblock wall on either side of the iron gate. The six governors buried here are William Coddington, Nicholas Easton, William Coddington, Jr., Henry Bull, John Easton, and John Wanton, all Quakers. Curiously, not one of the six plots has a governor’s medallion like the one at Arnold’s gravesite.

Open the gate – it sticks, too – and walk right in. Just one or two steps inside, there is a small dark stone on the right hand side that looks very primitive. The design and the lettering appear to have been just scratched into the stone with a sharp, pointed tool.

You wouldn’t call that carving at all. Because this graveyard is hundreds of years old, most of the headstones have deteriorated past the point where anyone could decipher the images and

What does the winged death’s head signify?

The skull is a symbol of mortality, a reminder of the brevity of life. The severity of the imagery can be said to reflect the stern religious practices of the early Puritans. The use of the death’s head image on gravestones begins to decline in the early 1700s. lettering. Slate and common fieldstones weather as moisture seeps between the layers of the sedimentary rock and then splits it off in shards and sheets, almost exfoliating it. But slate varies in hardness, so some stones still look great for their age. You’ll find many ancient stones where you can still read the dates, names and epitaphs.

The oldest grave here dates to 1647; the newest grave is the plot of James Easton who died in 1796.

Look for the memorial monument to William Coddington.

It was erected in 1839, twohundred years after the founding of Newport. The inscription explains Coddington’s vital role in purchasing the land and starting the first settlement.

If the Governor’s graveyard smells like some cheap, fruity cordial in the early autumn months, it’s from the fermenting mulberries fallen from the tree near the w e s t w a l l .

H o l d your breath and be sure to close the gate when you leave.

The Ghosts of Newport For hundreds of years, people have walked the streets, homes, and beaches of Newport, only to be forgotten as time moves on. To capture those ghoulish souls from a bygone era, an eerie collection of photos featuring beautiful spirits roaming familiar Newport venues will hang for two weeks at Genie’s Hookah Lounge, 94 William St. beginning on Saturday, Oct. 27.

Local artist Neal Salisbury has captured Newport and some of its forgotten residents in a series of photographs that remind us that people have lived and died in the same places where we walk every day. The “Ghosts of Newport” collection will feature 18 pictures beginning with an opening night reception at midnight.

Additionally, there will be two “Meet & Greets” with Salisbury and some of the ghost models on Wednesday, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.

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NATURE Bats - Nature’s Bug Zappers

By Jack Kelly Bats! Just the word alone conjures up childhood memories of Bela Lugosi-inspired nightmares– creatures that stalk the night, feasting on animal and human blood, and leaving tell-tale bite marks.

However, as I grew older I realized that these fears were groundless and that bats were actually beneficial animals.

Bats are classified as mammals, and the females nurse their young.

They are the only mammals that can fly. There are approximately 1,100 bat species in the world.

Most of these species are very useful to mankind. They eat vast numbers of harmful insects and also pollinate crops in some parts of North America.

Insect-eating bats that feed on the wing possess a keen sense of hearing that guides them in the dark. They produce a twittering sound so high-pitched that human beings cannot hear their full range.

These sound waves strike objects in the path of flight and, like radar, send back echoes to the bats’ ears.

These echoes tell the bats how to turn in the air to avoid colliding

Bats are clumsy on the ground because their wings get in their way and their knees bend backward. with objects or with one another.

Bats are nocturnal predators and while they are flying they catch large insects in their mouths. They use their tail membranes to hold the insects while they take a better grip with their teeth. When daylight comes, bats sleep while hanging upside down, with their wings wrapped around them like cloaks.

Bats are clumsy on the ground because their wings get in their way

Common vampire bat. and their knees bend backward.

Yet in the air, few birds can fly as expertly as bats.

In our area, the two major bat species are the Little Brown Bat and the Big Brown Bat. The animals can live for up to 30 years and generally only produce one offspring per year. The Little Brown bat is a seasonal species that migrates to our area in the springtime. With the change of seasons, this species makes a late fall migration to caves in the mid Atlantic states to hibernate for the winter. The Little Brown Bat has a body less than four inches long and can spread its wings to a distance of about fourteen inches.

The Big Brown Bat is somewhat larger and is a year round resident of our region. This species likes to hibernate in abandoned structures, office building spaces, and homes.

Both of these species are very beneficial as they eat many insects harmful to humans and crops. Recently there has been a great deal of news coverage involving a number of bat species due to a disease

known as White Nose Syndrome.

This disease is linked to a fungal pathogen that has caused the deaths of more than one million bats in the northeast since 2006, when it was first discovered in an upstate New York cave. Since then, the disease has been reported in 17 states and four eastern Canadian provinces. Across the country, more than a dozen government and university laboratories are attempting to determine the cause of this deadly disease. The disease has alarmed the agricultural community across the nation. A recent report indicates that the continued die-off of bats could cost up to $3.7 billion annually. These costs would be incurred controlling harmful pests, preyed upon by bats,that destroy crops.

One current estimate says that the entire New England bat population could be extinct in 15 years if this malady continues to spread. A number of private and governmental agencies are attempting to resolve this issue before it’s too late.

Latest Sightings List from local Bird Watchers n Wood Sandpiper n Tri-colored Heron n Red-breasted Nuthatch n Peregrine Falcon n American Pipit n Merlin Falcon n Clay-colored Sparrow n American Kestrel n Field Sparrow n Red-tailed Hawk n White-throated Sparrow n Harrier Hawk n White-crowned Sparrow n Cooper’s Hawk n Swamp Sparrow n Sharp-shinned Hawk n Pine Siskin n Turkey Vulture n Gold-crowned Kinglets n Ruby-crowned Kinglets n Black-throated Green Warbler n Nashville Warbler n Yellow-rumped Warbler

n Hooded Warbler n Black and White Warbler n Common Yellowthroat n Black-throated Blue Warbler n Northern Parula n Blue-headed Vireo n Brown Creeper

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Great Egret

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woods, seashore)

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Bravado Undone by Bats My first experience with bats occurred when I was eleven years old.

It was just after supper, on a warm summer’s evening, and I was with a group of nine other boys. We were an adventurous group, and though we had to be home by the time the streetlights came on, we fancied

the high roof. Dust particles and insects that we had stirred up swirled in the golden light. After some peer pressure prodding, we moved deeper into the darker regions of the stables.

One of the more courageous of our young chums climbed a rick-

Our daredevil companion had started to explore, and in doing so, he had disturbed a large number of sleeping bats that were now flying around him, and descending upon the rest of us! ourselves dashing explorers. There was an abandoned estate close to our neighborhood, and it was said to be haunted. Just peering over the boundary fence could bring shivers of fear.

The once beautiful property was a jungle of tall grasses, weeds, and it was choked with dense underbrush. The once stately Victorianstyle manor house was scarred by fire and abuse. The stables, in the same style of design, sat on a hill in the rear of the property. There was an overgrown wagon path that led from the city street to this sinister- looking structure. The stables hadn’t been used in decades, and most of the dilapidated building’s openings were boarded shut. As the group approached the stables, one of our chums related a tale his grandfather once told him. It was a story of horror and unrequited love between a stable hand and a local lass who married another.

On the night the lass married, the stable hand hanged himself from a rafter of the barn. It was said that his spirit still walked the estate seeking true love and redemption.

Nearing the front of the stables, we could see that one of the large front doors was ajar. Juvenile curiosity being what it is, we ventured inside the damp, dark, and musty smelling building, making sure we all stayed close to the door. There was one shaft of sunlight coming into this space through a hole in

ety ladder to the old hayloft area.

Again, dares and double-dares, along with false bravado, filled the spaces between competitive preteen males.

As the group formed a line to climb the ladder, a series of high-pitched shrieks and squeals echoed in the confines of the building. Our daredevil companion had started to explore, and in doing so, he had disturbed a large number of sleeping bats that were now flying around him, and descending upon the rest of us! In the pell-mell that ensued, there were prayers for God’s mercy, wails of fear, screams for mom, and the wetting of pants.

We made our escape into the cooler evening air and ran out to the public street until we were sure the bats weren’t following. We took a head count to make sure we were all there. Our friend who disturbed the bats had us check his neck to assure him he hadn’t been bitten.

We also made a pact not to tell anyone outside our circle that some were “bladder challenged” during our adventure. Almost fifty years later, I still get “a shiver and a shake” when I remember that episode.

Jack Kelly, a native Newporter, is a wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast who enjoys sharing his experiences with others.

Scouting for Food Celebrates 25 Years On Oct. 27 the Boy Scouts of the Narragansett Council will kick off their 25th annual food drive. Scouts from BSA Troop 3 Newport will be out in their neighborhoods throughout the city between Friday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 28 to hand out donation bags.

Most needed items include: canned meats, canned fish, beef stew, chili, pasta, rice, beans, canned fruits and vegetables, canned juices, soups, hot & cold cereals and peanut butter.

Personal care items needed: diapers, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, toilet tissue, razors, Q-tips, soap, band-aids, and feminine hygiene products.

Anyone wishing to donate should place non-perishable food in the donation bags and place them on your doorstop on Saturday, Nov. 3 by 9 a.m. All donations go to the Rhode Island Food Bank.

If you do not receive a bag, but still wish to donate, food can be dropped off at the Newport Fire Station or the Middletown Fire Station on Saturday, Nov. 3

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Bird Seed Sale

By Jack Kelly The Friends of the National Wildlife Refuges of Rhode Island are sponsoring a “Birdseed Fundraiser for the Birds.”

According to Ed Morschauser, one of the Friends directing this endeavor, “We get the seed at reduced cost from Belmont Market of Wakefield.

Consumers get a good deal on birdseed for their own feeders, and Friends makes some money to buy seed for the R.I. National Wildlife Refuge birdfeeders. You can order one or more bags of 24 different choices of birdseed through the gift shops at either Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge or Kettle Pond Visitor’s Centers.”

Order forms are available at either refuge’s visitor’s center, ordering deadline is Nov. 12. Delivery of the birdseed will be made later in November to either Kettle Pond or to Sachuest Point for the buyer’s convenience. Birdseed is available in 20, 25, 40 and 50 pound bags. The choices of birdseed cover a wide spectrum of avian food sources and are guaranteed to bring many species to your birdfeeders and close to home.

“This is an excellent opportunity to save some money on your own birdseed and assist the Friends in their mission to provide visitors to the NWR of R.I. with great experiences,” Morschauser concluded.

The Visitor’s Center at Sachuest Point is open daily from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and order forms are available in the Gift Shop. Payment options include cash, credit or mail-in check. For more information visit www.friendsnwrofri.org or call Jack Kelly at 401-5956125 or Shannon Griffith at 315-391-6362.

Rogers biology students Ciara Traynum and Andrew Shwartz work with Save the Bay Education Specialist Adam Kovarsky while they perform water quality testing at Gooseneck Cove Saltmarshes as part of a10 week marsh restoration program. (Photo by Jack Kelly)

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SPORTS Middletown Boys Zip Past Pilgrim 3-0 With a 3-0 win against Pilgrim High School on Monday, Oct. 22, the Middletown High School boys’ soccer team raised their record to 6-4-4 in Division II heading into the final game of the season, on the road against Narragansett on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 3:15. With a win versus the Mariners, the Islanders will guarantee themselves a spot in the division playoffs. The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) soccer committee playoff meeting will be held at RIIL headquarters in Providence on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. to determine which school MHS may get the chance to play first in the post-season.

(Photo by Rob Thorn)

Last Piece of Steel Installed at Pell Progress on the new Pell Elementary School, the largest in the state, reached a milestone on Monday, Oct. 22, as crews from Shepard Steel affixed the last piece of structural steel to the massive mainframe.

Members of the Newport School Committee and Pell Building Committee gathered at the Dexter St. site to watch as the final beam was craned to the roof section of the Lower School building that will house the city’s kindergarten and first grade students.

Before the beam was hoisted to the top of the building, those in attendance were asked to sign the piece of steel, putting their permanent mark on the structure.

Project manager Jim Farrar of Farrar & Associates watched as the beam was hammered into place, and smiled as he said, “Now we just have to hope for good weather like this to continue to keep everything on schedule.”

The Islanders’ Mitchell Aseltine, #17, maneuvers upfield against the Patriots’ Devin Ramos, #19, in the first half.

The Middletown senior midfielder would later score MHS’ final goal of the game against Pilgrim.

(Photos by Rob Thorn)

Middletown High School senior striker Isaiah Robinson, #12, heads the ball away from his Pilgrim defender Devin Ramos, #19, at Gaudet Field on Monday, Oct. 22. MHS scored late, but often and won 3-0.

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MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 10/26 7PM Narragansett @ Middletown BOYS SOCCER 10/25 3:45PM Middletown @ Narragansett GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 10/26 5PM Johnston @ Middletown 10/30 5:30PM Middletown @ Mt. Pleasant

PORTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 10/26 7PM Cranston @ Portsmouth BOYS SOCCER 10/25 7PM Cumberland @ Portsmouth GIRLS SOCCER 10/25 5PM Mt. Hope @ Portsmouth

The Salve Regina University football team, ranked 24th in the country in Division III, fell to MIT on the road Friday, Oct. 19, 20-19, losing for the first time in 14 games dating back more than a year. The loss brought to an end that the nation’s longest college football winning streak. SRU must now refocus on the last two, must-win games of the season, both at home, in order to reach the ECAC Div.-III championship game. The Seahawks will host Plymouth State on Saturday, Oct. 27, then face Nichols College on Nov. 3. Both tilts will start at noon at Gaudet Field in Middletown.

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BOYS FOOTBALL 10/27 2PM Procter @ Portsmouth BOYS SOCCER 10/27 2PM Berwick @ Portsmouth 10/31 3:30PM Portsmouth @ Wheeler GIRLS SOCCER 10/27 2PM Lexington @ Portsmouth GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY 10/27 2PM Berwick @ Portsmouth GOLF 10/27 1:30PM Concord @ Portsmouth BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 10/27 1:30PM Marianapolis & Wheeler @ Portsmouth GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 10/27 1:30PM Marianapolis & Wheeler @ Portsmouth

BOYS FOOTBALL 10/27 2:30PM St. George’s @ St. Sebastians BOYS SOCCER 10/27 2:30PM St. George’s @ St. Sebastians GIRLS SOCCER 10/27 2:30PM St. George’s @ B B & N GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY 10/27 2:30PM St. George’s @ B B & N BOYS CROSS COUNTRY 10/27 2:30PM St. George’s @ Brooks GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY 10/27 3:30PM St. George’s @ Brooks

ROGERS HIGH SCHOOL BOYS FOOTBALL 10/26 7PM Rogers @ Pilgrim BOYS SOCCER 10/26 7PM Rogers @ North Smithfield GIRLS SOCCER 10/25 4PM Rogers @ Mt. Pleasant GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 10/30 6:30PM St. Raphael @ Rogers

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MHS Athletic Hall of Fame Middletown High School will induct its second class into Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Middletown. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be at 7 p.m. Inductees include Joe Brooks, Larry Hole, John Thompson, Joe Magliocco and Paul Reynolds. They will be honored Friday night, Oct. 26 at Middletown Gaudet Field during halftime of the Middletown football game. Game time is 7 p.m.

For more information, or to purchase tickets for the reception, contact Eric Godin at egodin@mpsri.net or 401-842-6750, Barry Clark at BClark038@aol.com or 847-8266, or Bill Seiple at billseiple@cox.net or 846-2919.

Fly-Fishing Express Hop aboard the Old Colony Train Saturday, Oct. 27 for a fly-fishing event.The train will stop at remote public access fishing areas where fly-fishing instructors will offer advice. Beginners, intermediate and advanced anglers are welcome.

For additional information and registration materials, contact Kimberly Sullivan at the Department of Environmental Management Aquatic Resource Education Program at 401-539-7333 or via e-mail at kimberly.sullivan@dem.ri.gov.

Tennis Winners The Mixed Doubles City of Newport Tennis Tournament sponsored

by Corcoran, Peckham, Hayes & Galvin P.C.was held on Oct. 21 at the Pop Flack Courts. In the roundrobin tournament Lisa Bew and Frank Gaj defeated Annabelle Harris and Ben Black in a one set championship match with a score of 6-2.

Amica Huge Success The Amica 5k run and marathons drew thousands to Newport on Sunday, Oct. 14. Local runner Ryan Moore, 27, from Newport, took the victory in the half marathon with a time of 1:16:25.

Thompson Middle School Girls Soccer

The Thompson girls’ soccer team traveled to Jamestown on Oct. 17.

The Warriors got off to a fast start with Eliza Lopes scoring three minutes into the game. There would be no more scoring until Jamestown tied the game eleven minutes into the second half. Thompson’s defense, anchored by Juliana DeMeglio in goal, allowed only two shots on goal for the entire game. In the last half of the second period, Shay Greenman delivered a perfect corner kick to the back post which Isabel Booth delivered into the back of the net, but it was negated by a penalty. Hannah Montgomery played a great game at fullback.

The game finished in a 1-1 tie.

Thompson now moves onto the playoffs with their first game away Oct. 29.

Cheerleaders Take Top Places

Damsels In Defense Two Swords Brazilian Jiu Jitsu will be hosting its second Damsels In Defense seminar on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 1 - 3 p.m. Local law enforcement and instructors from the Department of Homeland Security will teach the program spearheaded by Two Swords instructor, and Navy SEAL, Pat Watterson. The course is designed to train women to avoid, resist and survive conflicts and numerous extreme assault scenarios. The first section of the course is a discussion about reading situations. The second deals with surviving a “quick attack” scenario like the City has been experiencing, demonstrating methods of fighting back that can easily be trained at home with a friend. The seminar will be held at Newport Martial Arts, 800 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown. Cost is $40 per person or $70 per pair (College and Military discounts apply). For more information or to make reservations call Shauna at (203) 610-9572.

Middletown Islander Pop Warner Cheerleaders competed Oct. 20 in the Rhode Island and Southeast Massachusetts cheer competition.

The teams are a combination of girls from both Newport and Middletown.

The Tiny Mite (ages 5 -7 ) and Mitey Mite (ages 7-9) teams performed outstandingly, the Jr PeeWee (ages 8-11) team won 2nd place and the PeeWee (ages 9-12) and Jr Midget (10-13 ages) teams both won first place. The Jr PeeWee, PeeWee and Jr Midget teams compete in the New England qualifiers on Nov. 4 in Springfield, Mass.

“GOT THE SPIRIT, YES WE DO!”

Thanksgiving Basketball The Newport Recreation Department will host the tenth annual Carmella’s Thanksgiving Youth Basketball Tournament on Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 24 and 25 at the Martin Recreation Center in Newport. In the past, the event has raised thousands of dollars with all proceeds going to the Recreation Department’s youth basketball programs.

The deadline for submitting registrations is Nov. 1. The fee is $150 per team. Forms may be obtained at the Recreation office. For further information call Ray Fullerton at 847-6864.

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1.Dentist’s supply 5. Flat-bottomed freight boat 10. Tasty paste 14. Razor brand 15. Judge’s decision, sometimes 16. German industrial valley 17. Punxsutawney celeb 18. Migratory tribesman 19. School founded by King Henry VI 20. Fighter of yore 23. Landmark to remember 24. Farm machinery company 25. Marla’s predecessor 28. Coastline feature 32. First houseboat 35. East Pakistan, today 38. Tropical fruits 41. Gracefully agile 42. Florida national park 44. Word in the society pages 45. Stairway post 46. Part of a willing trio 49. Brainy bunch 52. Russian spirit?

56. Handy items for painters 60. Edible tubes 61. Pachelbel work 62. Black, in verse 63. Seamus Heaney’s land 64. On twos, rather than fours 65. Point connector 66. Mysterious loch 67. Tend to a loose shoelace 68. Gang follower

1.’’It’s a Wonderful Life’’ director 2. South African playwright Fugard 3. Word with ballerina or donna 4. Antipasto staple 5. Report of a shooting?

6. Too far off base?

7. Sacred Islamic month 8. Evaluate eggs 9. ‘’Leave it to Beaver’’ character 10. Puts on an act 11. Type of part 12. Norse god of thunder 13. South end?

21. Penultimate mo.

22. Cantata vocal solos 26. Famous murder victim 27. They were responsible for finding Atlantis?

29. Revolutionary Trotsky 30. ‘’For ___ -- With Love and Squalor’’ (Salinger) 31. Quaker pronoun 32. The last word in worship 33. Enthusiastic review 34. Recognized 36. Type of club 37. Daughter of Homer 39. 1984 comic horror film 40. Gave the twice-over 43. Fact-gathering TV classic 47. Home entertainment system component 48. Sings in peak form?

50. Miss Congeniality, compared to the others 51. Trapping device 53. Bookkeeper’s entry 54. Danish coin 55. Former Screen Actors Guild president 56. Marshmallow toaster’s necessity 57. He gave us a lift Puzzle answer on page 27 58. Centers of great activity 59. Poker buy-in 60. Branch of Buddhism

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New Diabetes

AARP Safe Driving Class

The Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties announces a new series of four Diabetes Education Classes beginning Tuesday, Oct. 30 and running consecutive Tuesdays through Nov. 20 from 6 – 8 p.m. in the Portsmouth VNS office.

The diabetes education classes are certified by the American Diabetes Association and by the Rhode Island Department of Health. The classes are taught by certified Rhode Island Diabetes Outpatient Educators. The focus of the classes is self-management of diabetes, and it provides tools for:  Nutrition and meal planning  Blood sugar monitoring  Exercise and weight management  Medication management  Prevention of complications A doctor’s referral is required in order to attend the classes, and VNS can contact your doctor for your referral. Most insurances (some with co-pay) and Medicare will cover the cost of the course. For those without coverage, a sliding scale is available if needed. Nobody will be turned away because of inability to pay.

For more information or to register, contact the VNS at 682-2100 x 1642.

Agency contact: Jan Gordon, Marketing. jgordon@vnsri.org.

The AARP Driver Safety Program will be offered free on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Edward King House from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to recognize military veterans. Any member of the U.S. services, past or present, their spouses, children and survivors are eligible.

Non-military can attend this session if there is space. The cost to attend is $12 for AARP members.

At the end of the session a certificate will be issued to participants to use for a reduction in car insurance costs.

To register, call Marie at the King House at 846-7426.

For more information, call Bob Poniatowski at 683-2212 or email poniator@gmail.com.

RECENT DEATHS Education Class Shirley Rodcosky Borkowski, 90, of Portsmouth passed away Oct. 20, 2012 at John Clarke Health Care Center of Middletown. Funeral services will be private.

Yon Ok Lee, 78, of Portsmouth passed away Oct. 20, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. She was the wife of Won Joung Lee. David M. Lemieux, 58, of Portsmouth, passed away Oct. 18, 2012 at RI Hospital, Providence.

Yvonne F. Lopes, 69, of Newport passed away Oct. 23, 2012 at home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Saturday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Newport.

David Francis Miller, 76, of Portsmouth passed away Oct. 19, 2012 at home in Portsmouth. He was the husband of Dolores (Zack) Miller. Funeral services will be private.

Harlin Bennett Perry, 81, of Middletown, passed away Oct. 16, 2012 at Charlton Memorial Hospital, Fall River, MA. He was the husband of Helen (Silveira) Perry. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 1 - 2 p.m. in the chapel of Newport Memorial Park, Vaucluse Avenue, Middletown. His funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel.

Elisa T. (Boiani) Sullivan, 77, of Newport, passed away Oct. 20, 2012, at Village House Nursing Home of Newport.

She was the wife of Joseph J. Sullivan. Her funeral was held at St. Joseph’s Church.

Maureen Doratae Volpe, 66, of Jamestown, passed away Oct. 16, 2012 at Heatherwood Nursing and Subacute Center of Newport. Her funeral was held at St. Mark Church, Jamestown. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906.

Sarah G. Wood, 48, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 19, 2012. A memorial service will be held at the Atlantic Beach Club on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 2pm.

Complete obituary notices available for a nominal fee.

For more information, call 847-7766, ext. 107

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Church Earns National Landmark Status The Newport Congregational Church was among the 26 National Historic Landmarks and one National Natural Landmark announced by Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on Oct. 17. National Historic Landmarks are nationally significant historic places that possess exceptional value in illustrating the heritage of the United States. There are fewer than 2,500 historic places nationwide that share this distinction.

Edward F. Sanderson, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, announced that the Department of the Interior has designated the United Congregational Church (as the church was originally known) a National Historic Landmark.

The Newport Congregational Church at the corner of Spring and Pelham streets is nationally significant for its artistic interior by Amer-

Newport Congregational Church on Spring Street received federal recognition for its expression of visual arts and architecture.

(Photo by Aaron Usher)

ican artist John La Farge (18351910). The murals and opalescent glass windows of the sanctuary constitute the only surviving comprehensive interior designed and executed by La Farge, and the most complete demonstration of his artistic mastery of materials and design. The interior also represents an important advance in the technology and craft of American stained glass production. While complet-

Owners of private property that have National Historic Landmark status are free to maintain, manage, or dispose of their property as they choose. As the state office for historic preservation, the Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission is responsible for reviewing and submitting Rhode Island nominations for National Historic Landmarks consideration.

The La Farge Restoration Fund at

“The Newport Congregational Church interior achieves the highest level of artistic design, and its Historic Landmark designation brings added national recognition for Rhode Island’s architectural heritage.”

– Edward F. Sanderson

ing the commission in 1880, La Farge perfected and patented his technique for manufacturing opalescent glass, the popularization of which brought about a revival of American glass artistry in the late 19th century.

According to Sanderson, “The Newport Congregational Church interior achieves the highest level of artistic design, and its Historic Landmark designation brings added national recognition for Rhode Island’s architectural heritage.” Paul F. Miller of the La Farge Restoration Fund states: “Newport is so renowned for its nineteenthcentury residential architecture that the city’s other strengths tend to be overshadowed; this national recognition of the Congregational Church’s La Farge interiors brings the spotlight back to lesser known buildings which just as effectively convey the city’s role as an inter-related trial ground in the evolution of American design.”

In addition to honoring a property for its contribution to local, state, or national history, designation as a National Historic Landmark provides additional benefits. It results in special consideration during the planning of Federal or federally assisted projects and makes properties eligible for Federal tax benefits for historic rehabilitation projects.

Newport Congregational Church initiated the National Landmarks application. The Fund is a nonprofit charitable organization established in 1996 to support preservation of the church and its unique artwork and windows. Preservation consultant Ned Connors prepared the National Historic Landmark nomination, with photographer Aaron Usher, an endeavor supported financially by the Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust, the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, and the Ocean State Charities Trust.

“The National Historic Landmark designation is a significant milestone for the restoration. We are extremely grateful to the project’s funders and to the National Park Service team who assisted our historian on this project. And, most important, we are thankful for the perseverance of the Newport Congregational Church members who, for many many years, never faltered in their faith in the uniqueness of their church,” said Karen LaFrance, consultant to the La Farge Restoration Fund.

Newport Congregational Church is open to the public several days of the week and for worship most Sundays. To arrange a visit, contact Andy Long, Moderator, Newport Congregational Church, at 849-2238.

FAITH BULLETIN BOARD Brave Souls Tour

Penny Social

The St. Columba’s Chapel’s Youth Group will host its 2nd Annual Haunted Graveyard Tour from dusk on into the darkness of the night of Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. Saturday’s tour will begin at 7:15 p.m. with the last tour group entering the graveyard at 10:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Tour will begin at 7:15 p.m. with the last tour group entering the graveyard at 9:30 p.m.

This eerie tour will take participants through the church graveyard where they will have the opportunity to observe residents and learn some history of Aquidneck Island as well.

Younger explorers may be frightened by the haunted happenings on the tour, parental discretion advised. Arts and crafts activities will be featured in the Parish Hall for this age group. Refreshments will be provided for all.

The cost is $5 per person and $20 for families of 4 or more. The proceeds will go to SCGY Outreach “Christmas Gifts for Teens.”

For more information contact Rindy Sabatino at rindy@cox.net or Lisa Reimer at Ljreimer1963@ gmail.com.

The public is invited to attend the Jesus Saviour Church Penny Social on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 1 – 4 p.m. More than 100 items have been donated by local businesses, parishioners, and friends. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and may be purchased the day of the event.

Doors will open at noon. Free refreshments will be served. The Penny Social is sponsored by the Jesus Saviour Rosary Sodality. The church is located at 1 Vernon Ave.

Trunk or Treat This year’s Trunk or Treat at Congregational Church in Middletown, is set for Oct. 27 in the upper parking lot from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Children are welcome to come in costume and trick and treat from parishioners parked in the lot. Prizes will be awarded for the best trunks. This is a safe and fun way for children to enjoy Halloween and a great time of fellowship for the adults as well!

St. John’s Harvest Fair and Winter Clothing Sale St. John’s on The Point will hold its annual Fall Fair on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Items for sale will include good winter clothing, blankets, jewelry, Christmas decorations and gift items, and baked goods. All are welcome. Access to the Guild Hall through the parking lot on Willow Street.

Old Fashioned Bazaar St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 525 Broadway, will hold its “Old Fashioned Bazaar” Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 2p.m. The bazaar will feature homeomade crafts, bake sale, church-wide yard sale and vendors will also be attending.

Organist Search The United Congregational Church in Middletown is in the process of searching for a new organist. For more information, contact Rev. Joe Tripp at 849-5444 or visit www.uccmiddletown.org.

“Art” at Trinity

Trinity Church’s Ministry of the Arts will present “Art,” the Tony Award-winning comedy by Yasmina Reza. The show, featuring Trinity parishioners Paul Koumrian, Pro Lyon and Steve Rous, will be presented in Trinity’s Honyman Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28.

For reservations call 401-324-9492.

There will be one performance at the Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., on Friday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. For Casino Theatre reservations only call 401-341-2250.

Tickets to all performances are $20, $15 for seniors and military, and $10 for students.

An African Service of Hope and Love Three parishioners will share “Faith Filled Stories from Uganda” from their ten-day trip to Kampala, Uganda where they volunteered with the non-profit organization Bead for Life. The public is invited to attend the 8 or 10 a.m. service at Emmanuel Church on Sunday, Oct. 28 to find out what they can do to help. Free parking is available in the church parking lot on Dearborn Street. For more information, email admin@emmanuelnewport.org or call the church office at 847-0675.

Churches are welcome to send information about upcoming events or to share special messages, by emailing news@newportthisweek.net.

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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:

Friday, Oct. 26

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center

Saturday, Oct. 27

4:30 p.m.-Community Baptist 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd

Sunday, Oct. 28

4 p.m. –Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.

Monday, Oct. 29

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 11:30 a.m. –St. Joseph’s R.C. Broadway & Mann St. 5 p.m.–Channing Memorial 135 Pelham St.

At the recent American Girl Tea and fashion show held at St. Joseph’s Church, many girls attended with their dolls and shopped for new outfits made by parishoners. (Photo by Michelle Palazzo Shevlin)

Tuesday, Oct. 30

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m –United Baptist Church 30 Spring St.

Wednesday, Oct. 31

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m –United Baptist Church (with St. Mary’s Church) 30 Spring St.

Thursday, Nov. 1

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Methodist (with Calvary Methodist) 12 Marlborough St

Friday, Nov. 2

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m. -Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.

Saturday, Nov. 3

4:30 a.m.–Community Baptist 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.

Literacy Volunteers Needed Literacy Volunteers of East Bay is in need of volunteers who would like to make a difference in the life of an adult learner.

Literacy Volunteers provides free one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction to area adults, helping them with reading, writing, math and/or English speaking skills. In addition, support is given for students who are enrolled in GED programs. Volunteer tutors are asked to attend an eight-hour interactive training session. Upon completion of the training tutors are matched with a student. Together they determine a mutually convenient time and place to meet for two hours per week. Literacy Volunteers’ coordinators provide ongoing help to both students and tutors.

For more information, call 6193779 or training coordinator, Eleanor Fuller, at 247-2177.

MLK Holiday Basket Sign-Ups

Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance

The Martin Luther King Center is holding its Holiday Basket sign-ups from Oct. 24 to 31 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Toy baskets will be for youth up to the age of 16. Three modest gifts per child will be given.

When applying bring a photo ID, a current piece of mail with your address and proof of all in the family.

Applications for family Thanksgiving food boxes will be taken on Nov. 1 and 2 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 3 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Boxes are for households with more than one person.

Food boxes will be distributed Nov. 20.

Requests for Christmas toys for children up to age 12 will be accepted Nov. 29 and 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 1 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Toys will be distributed Dec. 19.

Persons should only request assistance from one social service agency. When applying, you must have the following: Photo ID with current address or proof of address, social security or medical cards of everyone in your household and proof of any income.

For more information, call the Salvation Army at 846-3234.

Warm Up Wednesdays St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., hosts Warm Up Wednesdays and welcomes all for fellowship, games, reading and refreshments from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday.

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