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In honor of the 350th anniversary of the Rhode Island Colonial Charter, the John Clarke Society presented an afternoon of festivities in Washington Square, Newport’s historic town center, on May 4, the date of the actual day Rhode Island declared its independence. In addition to the allegorical play “America’s Magna Carta” by James Wermuth, the Ladies of the Rolling Pin and the Westerly Morris Men, above, delighted everyone who gathered in the Square. (Photo by Caterine Milinaire)
‘Relay for Life’ Raises Funds to Beat Cancer By Jack Kelly The American Cancer Society’s “Relay For Life of Aquidneck” fundraiser will be held at Gaudet Middle School, Middletown, overnight from 4 p.m. on Friday, May 17 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. According to Kerry Seibert, chairperson for this year’s event, “Every penny raised by this event stays in Rhode Island to be used for research and patient services.” The rules to the relay are simple: Teams of 8 to 15 people camp overnight at Gaudet and take turns either walking or running laps of the track. A member of each team is on the track at all times during the event. Funds are raised according to the number of laps walked or run, or by direct donation. Many relay participants say they are motivated by the effects cancer had on them personally, or their family or friends. Seibert has been involved with the relay for eight years, the last 4 years as chairperson. She lost both of her parents to cancer as well as two cousins and many friends. “My mom died from breast cancer some years ago, but today they have treatments that could have saved her, and with research we can save more people in the future,” Seibert said. Her brother is a
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cancer survivor, and she says this gives her hope for the development of future treatments. Seibert added that she also is moved to participate by the actions of her fellow volunteers. “Last year one of the team captains, Carlena Massa, of the team Pink Ladies 44, was undergoing treatment for a relapse of breast cancer. In spite of that, she continued to fight, urging her team to keep working hard gathering funds and pledges. She joined her younger, adolescent team mates, actively raising funds by “flocking” her friends and neighbors.” (“Flocking is a form of fundraising that involves placing a large number of plastic birds such as pink flamingos on a neighbor’s or friend’s lawn, usually in the dead of night, and then charging a “ransom” to remove them.) Seibert paused before adding, “Carlena was a sparkplug, and she gave a courageous and passionate speech before the Luminaria Ceremony last year that brought cheers and tears from the crowd. She encouraged everyone to keep fighting and raising funds to defeat cancer. She passed away on February 11 of this year. She was 44. She was a true shining light to the relay and knew the importance the relay plays in raising funds for cancer research.” Seibert said there are many other tales of quiet courage among the participants and the spectators.
Boat owners could face a slight increase in their annual mooring fees if a proposal floated earlier this month as part of a potential fiscal year 2014-15 budget proposal takes hold. According to Harbormaster Timothy Mills, in the coming weeks he'll bring to the city's Waterfront Commission a proposal to raise commercial and resident mooring fee by 5 percent in time for the 2015 boating season. Currently set at 52 cents per pound of required mooring weight, the average annual fee for a typical 30-foot vessel costs users about $156 per year. Under Mills' plan, the new rate would rise to 54 cents per pound of required mooring weight. That would translate to roughly a $6 increase for an average 30-
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Hundreds of walkers supported the Relay for Life cancer fundraiser last year in Middletown. (Photo by Jack Kelly) us that our efforts do have positive results, and they give us the energy to carry on,” Seibert said. To make a donation, to regThe Survivor’s Lap is led by a color ister a team, or to join a team guard from the Newport Artillery visit: relayforlife.org/aquidCompany, which has performed neckislandri or contact Kerry this function at every relay since Seibert at aquidneckrelay@ the first one, eight years ago. This gmail.com or by phone at year there is special meaning for 855-0885. Seibert’s personal the unit’s commander, Bob Edene-mail is m2kerry@aol.com bach. He is also the captain for a The American Cancer Society relay team named Mello’s Team in offers round-the-clock inforhonor of a friend sick with cancer. mation and support online at A special part of the relay, cancer.org or call toll-free at the Luminaria Ceremony oc800-227-2345. curs just after sunset. Illuminated bags called luminaria are Among the highlights of the placed around the track bearing relay event is the Survivor’s Lap. the names of cancer victims. It is Local cancer survivors and their a time for friends and family to caregivers are invited to a special honor them. Last year’s event feadinner and to take part in a special tured over 900 bags. The lights of lap around the track to begin the relay at 6 p.m. on Friday evening. “They are the guests of honor and See RELAY on page 23 the reason for the relay. They show
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Several statewide reports emerged this week detailing educational strides made by Aquidneck Island’s public schools. First, RI-CAN released its list of the Top Ten Best Schools in Rhode Island for 2013. RI-CAN is part of 50CAN: The 50-state Campaign for Achievement Now advocacy group that fights to enact research-based education reform. With Rhode Island schools facing one of the country’s largest achievement gaps between rich and poor kids, RI-CAN is dedicated to building a new advocacy movement to reform public school through public policies. RI-CAN ranks and compares public schools and then generates Top ten lists which show the top-performing schools in six different areas: low-income student performance; black student performance; Latino student performance; English-language learner student performance; performance gains, and Title 1 schools. In Newport, Thompson Middle School made the list of Top ten middle schools in the state with significant performance gains on the NECAP test. Students took the
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Volunteer Fair: A Rough Point Philanthropy Party Even if you don’t have 400 million dollars to donate like Doris Duke, you can still donate your time. Come learn about local volunteer opportunities. More than a dozen nonprofit organizations will be at Rough Point on Wednesday, May 15 from 5–7 p.m. to chat about their missions and ways for you to get involved. Among the groups planning to attend are: Clean Ocean Access, the Arts & Cultural Alliance, Child & Family Services, Save the Bay, and the Newport Public Education Foundation. Listen to music from Doris’s own record collection and visit the cash bar. There will also be prize drawings throughout the night. Com-
munity members of all ages, interests and skill levels are welcome; whether you’re looking for summer volunteer work with your family, ways for your business to participate in community service, or hoping to find service projects for school requirements. The Newport Restoration Foundation is hosting the event in conjunction with this year’s special exhibit, “A Career of Giving: The Surprising Legacy of Doris Duke” which explores the NRF founder’s philanthropic interests and charitable donations during her lifetime. For more information, contact Liz Spoden at liz@newportrestoration.org or 401-846-4152.
Making an Impact By Jonathan Clancy Do you want to help make an impact on the beauty of Aquidneck Island’s natural shorelines? On May 18, Clean Ocean Access (COA) will host one of its largest cleanup efforts ever. The group plans to pick up trash and debris from the Cliff Walk between First Beach and Ruggles Avenue. COA has been cleaning the walk before the start of the summer season for the last seven years. “This year we really want to promote the open section [of Cliff Walk], and show that we’re here for the long haul,” said COA founder Dave McLaughlin.
In addition to the Cliff Walk, COA wants to clean the access roads that lead to the popular attraction. “We’ll clean at least the first block or so,” McLaughlin said, “but if we get enough people to come out, I’ll send them all the way out to Bellevue!” “People can come out for an hour or two, do something, and feel good,” McLaughlin said. Education is also part of the group’s goal. COA is currently working with the Martin Luther King Center to educate youth about water quality issues. For more information visit cleanoceanaccess.org.
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Committee Updates Strategic Plan By Meg O’Neil Members of the Newport School Committee met on Tuesday, May 7 to receive an update on the fiveyear District Strategic Plan that was implemented into the school system in 2010. Titled “Transforming Education in Newport,” the plan was developed by several subcommittees that focused on best practices to achieve academic success for students, highly effective staff, and engaging families and the Newport community. The school committee, along with Jacqueline Naspo, the district director of grants, professional development, and community involvement, discussed the seven subcategories of the district plan which include: Leading the focus on learning on achievement; recruit, support and retain highly effective teachers; curriculum, instruction and assessment; information for planning and accountability; engaging families and communities; safe and supportive environments for students and staff; and ensuring equity and adequacy of fiscal and human resources. The discussion on the human resources department earned a chuckle from a few members of the school committee and Supt. John Ambrogi. In past weeks, discussions between the school committee and Newport City Council to consolidate services between the
city and school district have become heated as those on the city side would like to see the two entities merge their finance, property
"The city wants to take the HR department over – and I don’t think they have any idea what this entails,” – Charles Shoemaker School Committee Chair
services, and human resource departments. Ambrogi has previously stated he was willing to examine the benefits of consolidating the finance and property departments, but not human resources due to the complex nature of the school’s HR department. "The city wants to take the HR department over – and I don’t think they have any idea what this entails,” said School Committee Chair Charles Shoemaker. With nearly 320 current employees, 107 substitute teachers, and 380 retirees, the district plan calls for HR Director Frances Eames and her secretary to perform eight strategies, including: employee hiring and recruiting, labor management issues with district unions, teacher and para-educator certification issues, worker compensation is-
sues, employee and post-employee healthcare issues, and more. As all four Newport elementary schools close in the coming months to prepare for the move to Pell School, the district plan calls for an increased professional development and collaboration amongst teachers. “We’re developing a priority plan as we’re moving into Pell,” said Kimberly Behan – one of Pell’s principals. “This whole plan is all about collecting data and accountability to teachers. It details how we’re moving kids forward and puts the accountability on us to report all the information to the Rhode Island Department of Education. It’s about best practices and moving forward to Pell.” The district plan also stresses updating the schools’ technology. Every school in Newport will be wireless in the coming years, which will help educators improve classroom instruction. Also current and ongoing is the district’s determination to ensure that all school information is distributed to families and the community in a consistent and user-friendly manner. “If you don’t get parents in the door and engage them in the early grade, you certainly won’t get them at the high school level. There’s no question about it – it is always a difficult situation,” Ambrogi said. The District Strategic Plan and its updated progress report are available on the district’s website at www.newportrischools.org.
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SCHOOLS CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 New England Common Assessment Program test in October. The test, which is taken by students in grades 3-8 and 11th grade in Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, measures proficiency in mathematics, reading, writing, and science. According to the RI-CAN report, Thompson students posted an 11 percent gain in proficiency on the test, making it the second highest improvement in the state. It’s been a mission of Thompson Principal Jaime Crowley to see NECAP test scores, and all scores, improve at the school. Just a few weeks after the school celebrated increased test scores with an academic pep rally, the news of Thompson being listed as one of the top 10 middle schools in state was another victory. “We are thrilled to be recognized for our improvements in reading and mathematics. An 11 percent increase in proficiency is quite significant,” Crowley said. “When I delivered the news to our school via email that we were ranked #2 in the state, we heard cheers coming from the classrooms. We know great things are happening at TMS but it’s nice to hear it from somebody else.” The hard work of students and teachers at Thompson has not
gone unnoticed, Crowley says. “We have received dozens of complimentary messages from parents, the superintendent, school committee and city council members, and officials from the Rhode Island Department of Education. It has been a really exciting week for us. The really hard work was done by the Thompson teachers, staff and students working together and giving their best effort. Each day, there is a growing sense of positivity and optimism here. It is laying the foundation for a very bright future at TMS.” Thompson also made the number four spot on the list of Top 10 middle schools in the state for ator-above proficiency among lowincome students with 64 percent; eighth place for black student performance, with 57.5 percent at-orabove proficiency. Rogers High School was listed among the Top 10 High Schools in the state for proficiency of lowincome student performance with 48 percent – earning it a sixth place position. The proficiency of black student performance at Rogers also earned the Top 10 with an eighth place spot with 45 percent at-or-above proficiency. The rankings didn't stop there. On May 7, GoLocalProv released their fourth annual Top
High Schools in Rhode Island 2013, which ranked the state’s 49 public, charter, and technical schools. The list is formulated using school’s NECAP test scores, SAT scores, the cost of per pupil funding, studentteacher ratios, and graduation rates. All three Aquidneck Islands were ranked in the top 20 in the state. The highest ranking of the year goes to Middletown High School which rose four spots from #12 in 2012 to the eight high school in the state this year. With a 73.8 percent graduation rate (the lowest rate on the island), MHS has an enrollment of 737 students. The district spends $14,890 per student and has a studentteacher ratio of 10:1. Portsmouth High School fell four spots from last year, coming in at #12. The school, with 974 students, touts an 89.2 percent graduation rate in addition to 10:1 student-teacher ratio and the district spends $12,850 per student. Listed at #20 was Rogers High School, which moved up one position from its 2012 ranking. With an enrollment of 587 students, Rogers has a 82.4 percent graduation rate and a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. The district spending per pupil is $18,732 – the highest in the state, according to GoLocalProv’s report.
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Newport Double Dutch jump rope team will hold a bake sale at the rotary Stop-N-Shop on Friday, May 10 to raise funds to so they can attend the international competition in June.
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The local Double Dutch jump roping team known, as the Sharks will represent the state of Rhode Island at the American Double Dutch League World Invitational Double Dutch Tournament held in Sumter, SC in June. The team members are Destiny Gotay, Anyssa Blanc, Adrieanna Matoes, and Ja’Nya Pierce. Coached by Ray Malone, the doubles team, finished in 1st place at the tournament and placed second in the 4th Grade singles division at the Massachu-
setts State Double Dutch Tournament held April 28 at Northeastern University in Boston. The team will spend the next month diligently raising money for their expenses through several events including bake sales and a golf tournament. Contributions can also be made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, 1 York St., Newport. (Specifically state funds are for Aquidneck Island Double Dutch Team’s Competition.) For details contact Ray Malone at 401-293-5944.
The Potter Pet University May program, “Finding the Perfect Cat for You!” will be presented by Anastacia Southland, Humane Educator at the Potter League on Wednesday, May 15 from 6 - 7 p.m. Whether you’re adopting a cat from a shelter or purchasing one from a breeder, choosing the right cat to fit your lifestyle is an important, and often difficult, decision. Come learn the key facts to set your family and your new cat up for success. Free and open to the public. Potter Pet U is for humans only; please leave animals at home. Pre-registration required, contact Southland, at 846-0592 ext 120 or AnastaciaS@PotterLeague.org.
Newport Police Awards Ceremony The Newport Police Department’s Annual Awards Ceremony was held on May 6 at Thompson Middle School. This year 25 officers and five civilians received awards. Detective James Evan Hazel was named Officer of the Year. The department’s top award, the Medal of Honor, was presented to Patrol Officers Manuel Medeiros and Ryan Doyle, Detective Seth Godek, Sgt. Robert Golden and Sgt. Jack Kliever. Sgt. Frank Rosa and Patrol Officers Robert Caruolo and Eric Barden received a Medal of Valor. Ten police officers received the Chief’s Award. They were: Patrol Officers Matthew Clark, Gregory Belcher, Ryan Doyle and Eric Barden; Detectives Matthew Corcelli and Evan Hazel; Sergeants Christopher Hayes, Michael Naylor, Corey Huck and Robert Silveria. Ten police officers received a Meritorious Service Award. They were: Patrol Officers Ryan Doyle, Gregory Belcher, Brett Misturado, Nicholas St. Lawrence, Christine Poncia and Merrie Scott; Detectives Kevin Cardoza and Jason Kleinknecht; and Detective Sgt. Robert Silveria and Lt. Michael Caruolo. Five locals received the Civilian Award. They were: Gary and Margaret Wiggins, owners of the Canfield House; retired dispatcher Kathryn Potter; Jamestown Police Sgt. James Hopkins; and Bryan Sullivan – an employee of the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority.
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For What It’s Worth Mr. Santi, We purchased this three handled cup several years ago. Can you tell me anything about it and its value? – Jennifer S. Jennifer, Your pottery cup was made about 1875 by the English manufactory Doulton. Designed by Hannah Barlow, she designed rural scenes including cows, ducks and other barnyard images. Larger examples by her with detailed views can sell for several hundred dollars. Your cup, if perfect, is worth about $250. – Federico Santi, partner, Drawing Room Antiques (The Drawing Room offers free appraisals by appointment. Call 841-5060 to make an appointment.) Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Santi at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport
General Assembly Highlights For more information on any of these items visit www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/. n Same-sex marriage legislation becomes law On a final House vote of 56 to 15, the General Assembly enacted legislation making Rhode Island the 10th state in the nation to allow same-sex marriage, to cheers of advocates and citizens who have pursued passage of the legislation since it was first introduced in 1997. The governor signed the bill into law about an hour later before hundreds gathered to watch the ceremony on the steps of the State House.. n Streetlight savings Cities and towns would be able to save on street lighting costs under a bill sponsored by Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown ) to give them the option of owning their streetlights. The proposal would enable cities and towns to buy the streetlights from the electric utility that currently owns them and then maintain them locally for cost control. It would also enable the use of more energy-efficient lighting.
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n State of Education address State Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist delivered the State of Education address to members of the House and the Senate in a joint session. In her speech, she touched on the topics of school safety, the state education funding formula, early childhood learning and technology in the classroom. She also addressed the many student successes achieved in connection with the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) and other endeavors throughout the state.
Local General Assembly officials: Sen. Louis P. DiPalma (D-Dist. 12, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton); President of the Senate, M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Middletown); Rep. Marvin Abney (D-Dist. 73, Middletown, Newport); Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) Rep. Peter F. Martin (D-Dist. 75, Newport), Rep. Linda Dill Finn (D-Dist. 72, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth)
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NEWS BRIEFS Newport Police Department responded to 579 calls. Of those, 121 were motor vehicle related; there were 78 motor vehicle violations issued and 43 accident reports and 3 private tows were also cited. The police also responded to 30 home/business alarm calls, 1 call about skateboarders, 4 suicide calls, 6 incidents of vandalism, 27 noise complaints, and 24 animal complaints. There were 12 school security checks (Coggeshall-3, CranstonCalvert-4, Rogers-3,Triplett-3, Dr, Martin Luther King Center-1) and officers held 5 DARE classes. They transported 2 prisoners, recorded 8 instances of assisting other agencies and 8 instances of assisting other police departments.
Lyme Support Group An open meeting will be held Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. , and on the third Thursdays of following months, for anyone who wishes to discuss Lyme disease. The support group will meet at Harbor House, 111 Washington St., between Van Zandt and Battery. For more information, contact lymenewport@ gmail.com.
Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 2 - Brush / grass fires 1- Natural vegetation fire 1 - Unauthorized burning 2 - Vehicle fires 1 - Lock out 1 - Animal problem 1 - Gas leak (natural or LPG) 2 - False calls 7 - Assist public calls 16 - Fire alarm sounding - no fire 6 - Fire alarm malfunction - no fire 53 - Engine assist on EMS call In the category of fire prevention, the department performed 9 smoke alarm inspections for house sales, 15 life safety / site inspections, and provided 8 fire system plan reviews. The Fire Department also performed 2 public fire drills, performed 4 fire protection system acceptance tests and did 15 tent inspections. Fire Prevention Message: Kids and Medication: Kids get into medication in all sorts of places, such as cabinets, purses, and nightstands. Medicines, including vitamins, should be stored in their proper containers, well out of the reach and sight of children. (In 86% of emergency room visits for medicine poisoning, the child got into medicine that belonged to an adult.) For more information, visit Safekids.org. —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM
Dog Training Class A five week class for kids and their family dog is being offered at the Potter League for Animals. This class is designed for children ages 9-12 years old with some dog handling skills. Dogs must be 5 months or older and must have prior training. Current dog vaccinations are required. Pre-registration is required. To register call 846.8276 ext. 120 or email AnastaciaS@PotterLeague.org.
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The Newport County YMCA will be offering a free swimming safety program Saturday, May 18 for the public and members. The program will start with a classroom session at 10:30 a.m. that is open to parents and children. Swim level testing will be done at 11:30 a.m. At noon there will be a family swim open to all participants and their families. If you would like to participate in this program you can sign up by calling the Y at 401-847-9200.
Birds and Breakfast Welcome spring at the Norman Bird Sanctuary on Sunday, May 19 at the annual Birds & Breakfast celebration. White Horse Tavern’s Chef Rich Silvia will prepare culinary treats from locally grown and all organic ingredients. The morning will include walks guided by expert birders, activities for children, and the chance to meet a resident raptor. Seatings are at 8, 9, and 10 a.m. Bird walks are on the half hour beginning at 7:30 a.m. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door; $5 for kids 4-12. Call 401-846-2577.
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Photographers’ Guild Safe Boating Week The next Photographers’ Guild Presentation monthly meeting will be at the Newport Art Museum on Wednesday, May 15 from 7 - 9 p.m. A presentation will be given by Paul Murray, an internationally known photographer and skilled journalistic writer. His expression in images, words and design reflect a blend of his lifelong interests in art, nature, technology, aviation, urban life and societal change. The program is free. For additional information visit newportphotoguild.org or contact Jack Renner at ljlrenner@ mac.com or call 401-924-4747.
Raising Sails and Raising Funds Team Spirit is raising funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2013 Leukemia Cup Regatta with its second annual wine tasting fundraiser Friday, May 17 at the Newport Art Museum. The cost to attend is $10 per person, plus - for each group of up to three people the group must bring 3 identical bottles of wine (No more than $20 per bottle). For more information, email echelme@yahoo.com.
The Middletown based, hightech company KVH Industries will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who will be attending a four-year undergraduate math or engineering program in the fall of 2013. Deadline is June 10. For more information, visit kvh.com.
The Newport Sail and Power Squadron will host a dinner and presentation by Michael J. Tougias, bestselling author of “A Storm Too Soon: A True Story of Disaster, Survival, and An Incredible Rescue,” on Friday, May 18 at the Ramada Inn, Middletown, in observance of Safe Boating Week. “A Storm Too Soon” chronicles what happened to the Newport-based sailing vessel Flying Colours and three other boats in a surprise storm in 2007 off the Carolinas. Cocktails and dinner are from 6 to 8 p.m., with the program and book-signing to follow. Tickets are $32. Call 401-683-4394 to reserve.
Concerts at Portsmouth High The Portsmouth High School Music Department will present “Wherever You Go,” a concert featuring choral ensembles and soloists from Portsmouth high, middle, and elementary schools on Wednesday, May 15, in the PHS auditorium at 7 p.m. The following night, Thursday, May 16, the Concert, Symphonic and Jazz bands will perform their Spring Concert at 7 p.m. Admission to both events is free.
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EDITORIAL Great Expectations?
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ate last month, just after their regular monthly meeting, City Councilors adjourned into a small conference room and convened an executive session to discuss the performance of City Manager Jane Howington. Part of an administrative annual review, the session was rightly kept out of the public eye. By all accounts, it's a constructive process – one that provides feedback from the employer (i.e. the council) to employee (the manager). And while we have elections every two years, there isn't much we tend to do in between to make sure that our elected leaders are living up to our own expectations. So how are our elected officials doing? It's been just over 100 days since members of the City Council and School Committee took their oaths of office. Are they following through on their campaign promises? Have they made progress in those areas most important to you? As we move through the budget process, are there issues or priorities that are being overlooked? What about over emphasized? Are they conducting themselves as they should, and is the city communicating as well as it could? Over the next few weeks, we'd welcome any and all feedback on how you think our City Council and School Committee members are performing. Simply e-mail us at news@newportthisweek.net, or write us at 86 Broadway. Submissions will appear on these pages in the form of letter to the editor. In other forms of progress, even as light rain overtook the island on Wednesday, a fresh layer of sod was being laid at Queen Anne Square, where the Newport Restoration Foundation's much-debated redesign is nearing completion. Just to the south, the city is also closing in on improvements to the equally beleaguered Ann Street Pier. While the repairs being made are not related to a more ambitious plan to transform the city-owned pier into a touch-and-go facility, they're certainly a welcomed improvement from the rickety structure that it replaces. Progress is also being made on Broadway where crews have been busy upgrading yet another section of the city's aging underground network of pipes and utilities. It's hard to imagine all of the commotion not having a negative impact on businesses in the area, but we're confident that a stubborn determination prevails and locals continue to shop, dine, and frequent Broadway – construction or not. Progress, after all, is often painful. Let's hope that each of these projects proves in the end to be worth it.
Redford – Pollack Clarification To the Editor: In her review of Robert Redford's new movie, “The Company You Keep,” Patricia Lacouture wrote in the May 2 issue of Newport This Week that Redford also starred in "The Parallax View" (1974), directed by Sydney Pollack. I am pretty sure Ms. Lacouture meant to say “Three Days of the Condor” (1975), a "political action thriller" directed by Pollack. Like all of Pollack's work, Three Days was
polished and hummed right along. In addition to a very good Redford, its cast included Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, John Houseman, and Max von Sydow as the relaxed but icy assassin. The “Parallax View” was directed by Alan J. Pakula, and starred Warren Beatty, Paula Prentiss, William Daniels, and Hume Cronyn, among others. Ken Yellis Newport
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Embarrassed by Money Spent To the Editor: Trinity Park (Queen Ann Square) used to be a lovely place for families to rest during their downtown shopping trips. My family would often walk from the North End to downtown, grab lunch or a snack and drink on the way and stop at Trinity Park before heading back home simply for the sake of it. It was a pleasure to see the blankets, baskets and bocce balls that decorated the lawn as people and their dogs enjoyed the sunshine. It was rare to have a place where children and pets could run freely in such a convenient place. I'm disappointed that the open space has been taken away despite the apparent opposition. Now, Trinity Park will be not so much a park but an outdoor museum. Art should be appreciated but art should also be appropriate. I wouldn't be surprised if less passive observers stopped in the park and more vagrants and graffiti artists did, as practically the new structures will provide beds and canvasses at night. Unfortunately, the transforma-
tion is underway and there's nothing to be done now. However, I hope that history won't repeat itself in the case of a new welcome center on the lawn of the Breakers. The Breakers and in fact most of the mansions in Newport seem run down and dingy. The most pleasant visit to a mansion under the Preservation Society of Newport County (PSNC) has been the Green Animals Topiary Garden in Portsmouth and the most pleasant of all is Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, which I visit regularly but does not belong to the PSNC. I have been embarrassed recommending that family and friends from out of town spend more money on admission to a disappointing experience at the mansions along Cliff Walk. Although I try to do all I can to support my city, I no longer wish to be embarrassed and now recommend spending less money on a positively impressive experience elsewhere. The PSNC does not seem to know what to ask for. If finances are to be procured, they should be
procured for the better preservation of the mansions and their contents. It is convenient enough to buy tickets online or on America's Cup Avenue, where most tourism begins. When I bought tickets at the Breakers, no one did anything except take my money and give me a ticket. In fact, I don't remember so much as “Enjoy your visit,” being said. Perhaps all the advertising on the way in is supposed to do all the talking. At Green Animals, where there is no visitor's center, the attendant handling my ticket talked up visiting other mansions at a discounted price. I did what that attendant recommended and visited another mansion. A visitor's center will not necessarily add to sales. What is known for sure is that it will be another expense. Just because “other historic places are doing it,” as seems to be the major argument, doesn't mean that Newport historic places should too. Nichole Nelson Newport
Queen Anne Square a Threat to the City’s Reputation To The Editor: Queen Anne Square has mounds of polluted earth rising up in the face of a partially completed Environmental Remediation Plan (Sage Environmental), and Newport Restoration Foundation (NRF) is already scheduling a dedication event. Nevertheless, citizens should be made aware of some critical facts, since, neither NRF, the state Department of Environmental Management, nor Newport City Council stalwarts have released any information whatsoever regarding remediation efforts. In this process, NRF blighted its overarching mission by undertaking Queen Anne Square (QAS) and deceptively stating Doris Duke gifted QAS to the City. Their website continues to reiterate that “gross error.” With QAS, NRF has undoubtedly compromised its own reputation as elite landlords of authentically restored Colonial houses. Similarly upon project completion, NRF may have damaged Newport’s global reputation for architectural authenticity by constructing Disney-like fake structures. This fact was publically lamented by America’s world famous, and most notable Urban Designer in a speech at Vernon Court, Paul Speireigen, founder and overseer of Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Competition, he led the jury that selected Ms Lin, and launched her career. The partial building structures Lin designed violate the Redevelopment Agency’s Deed Restrictions of Oct. 28, 1981 which state “... no building or structure temporary or permanent, …erected thereon.” NRF’s use of a shell corporation named Doris Duke Monument Foundation, as if that word “monument” allows them to bypass Deed Restrictions,…but it doesn’t, it quacks like a duck! Throughout, our City Officials have maintained silence regarding NRF’s violations! Ms. Lin aka “The Reluctant Monumentalist,” said in Boundaries (2000), “I retired from the monument business…not wanting to be typecast.” Interview in 2002, “I have fought very, very hard to get past being known as the Monument Maker.” In 2008, she sealed that thought with “I am no longer in the monument business.” In 2011, clearly we learned her heart was never with the QAS project. She struggled, reused old ideas from other projects indicating to licensed design professionals and aesthetes, that Maya Lin did not want to design monuments. So, she designed a horrific plan which NRF does not have the abilities to recognize. It is not a monument
by Lin, it is a sordid deed restriction violation at best. The April 28, 2013, New York Time’s article ‘Maya Lin’s New Memorial Is a City,’ and she claims again her latest project is her ”last memorial,” QAS was not mentioned therein amongst her current projects. My personal opinion as an architect, urban designer and former Professor at Harvard, MIT and RISD regarding the QAS project is that it would fail a first year design course. While NRF’s CEO states, “the design is historically accurate…” but there is absolutely nothing historically accurate about it! His examples include “real granite curbing,” and “NRF had stone leftover from an 18th century foundation,” but how does using old stone make a poorly designed project “historically accurate?” A weird era we live in today, where words mean nothing, and facts mean less, and an unacceptable project on every count, plods its way towards realization, but to what benefit? NRF promised Newport a gift of $3.5 million for QAS and endowment. Yet, there is very little construction money needed in the $3.0 million gift (bench-height
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Community Input Scheduled in School Chief Search By Meg O’Neil With the search for Newport’s new school superintendent officially underway, community stakeholders are being invited to attend a series of upcoming focus groups to discuss what kind of characteristics they would like to see in a new school chief. The effort begins on Monday, May 13, when secondary education and support staff will meet at 2:40 p.m. in room 924 of the Newport Area Career & Technical Center to gather their input and ideas. Later that evening, the School Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. with a similar aim. The following day, on Tuesday, May 14, the first of two community groups made up of parents and members of the public will meet at the Newport Area Career & Technical center at 10 a.m., while that afternoon, elementary school and support staff will meet at 3:30 p.m. – also in room 924 at the NACTC building. The meetings, which will continue through the end of the month, are expected to last approximately 90 minutes, and refreshments and snacks will be served. On Monday, May 6, the Newport School Committee met with Ken DeBenedictis, the search consul-
tant from the New England School Development Council hired to find Superintendent John Ambrogi’s successor. As a first order of business, the group discussed the salary range that the new superintendent is likely to receive. Currently, Ambrogi’s yearly base salary is $171,520 – making him the second highest paid superintendent in the state, behind only Providence. When Ambrogi became superintendent of Newport schools eight years ago, his starting salary was roughly $125,000. To compare, DeBenedictis provided the school committee with a list of 12 base salaries of superintendents from around the state, ranging from $122,923 as the superintendent of Tiverton, to Ambrogi’s $171,520. The average salary of the 12 districts, including a two percent increase would be $144,086. Based on those salary numbers, DeBenedictis recommended that Newport’s next superintendent have a starting salary between $145,000-$155,000. The school committee is now expected to research and compare eight superintendent contracts from around the state to decide what kind of language they would want to include in the new super-
intendent contract. They want to examine contracts of superintendents on Aquidneck Island and other school districts that have similar demographics to Newport: Providence, Pawtucket, North Kingstown, Woonsocket, West Warwick and East Greenwich. “Contracts aren’t about what you must do, it’s what you want to do,” DeBenedictis told the school committee. “Take a look at the language in those other superintendent contracts. That’s critical. Have a conversation about what you want to retain, what you want to eliminate and run it by your attorney about what you want to do.” Since the superintendent job opening was officially announced on April 16, DeBenedictis said he has received over 35 inquiries from interested parties for the position as of Monday. “This is an incredibly competitive environment,” he said. “You’re starting to generate a lot of interest in this area. There’s a lot of buzz about the Newport superintendent position out there.” The focus groups will wrap up with a pair of meetings on Monday, May 20, when school administrators will meet at 3:15 p.m. in the NACTC building, followed by a second meeting with the public at 6:30 p.m. at the Sullivan Triplett Elementary School on Broadway.
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All Voices Should be Heard on Gun Safety To the Editor: I am bothered by the tone of our conversations about firearms. The discussion is polarized by fear– fear that guns will be taken and fear that lives will continue to be taken–with each side becoming entrenched, desperately believing that they alone are right, that emotion displaces reasoning. We need to find places where we agree. I’ll go on record as supporting gun safety, but I’m concerned many people will react by not listening, and begin mocking and shouting. I want to participate in a conversation to better understand both sides so we can find solutions together. If our lawmakers refuse to listen to all arguments, or block the people’s mandate, the blockers should be held accountable for writing the compromise bill that everyone can live with. None of us will get exactly what we want because we are part of a larger community.
Our state constitution, Article I, Section 2 contains a statement that laws should be established for the good of the whole, not a hostile minority. The right to bear arms needs to be balanced against the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. When the expression of one right can literally obliterate another, change is vital. Our job as caregivers is to keep our children safe and for them to trust that we will. Can we do that, and make high capacity firearms available? There is no pursuit of happiness for children who live in constant fear. Those opposing gun safety regulations must reassure both sides of this controversy, and show us a real solution. The suggestion that “a good guy with a gun” provides safety is unsatisfactory. It is false to assume that because greater numbers opposing gun safety testify at hearings, they represent the majority. Many concerned voices are parents unable
to take time off during the day, or provide child care in the evening, in order to testify. Often those most directly affected by guns on the street are from the lowest rung on the economic ladder, without the means to get to the State House, or are unaware of their right to tell their stories, or intimidated by legislators and the process, or by a vocal rally by the opposition. I ask you, people of Aquidneck Island, to be courageous and stand up for the best interests of our children and our future. Write letters and make phone calls. Talk to people, and really listen to them in return. Our connection to one another is what will save us, not polarized extremism. The voices will be loud and sometimes angry, but be bold and stand on the side of history that ensures our collective security. Kim Shute Newport
LETTER CONTINUED FROM PG. 6 pseudo-foundations all combined smaller than a house, a fake chimney, lights, trees, pathways, topsoil, soil remediation, regrading, wiring, piping and signage, where did $3 million go? The promised $500k Maintenance Endowment is not deposited in Newport’s name, and NRF retains total control courtesy former Mayor Waluk. The $500k promise is not a gift when the donor retains control; if Santa did likewise, ask any kid where the gift is? NRF promised to protect our citizens from contaminated soils, but they remain on site. The piles are not dampened with water and therefore winds blow dust particles onto nearby houses and they can migrate into Trinity Church. NRF now proposes a major change to DEM’s approved Environmental Remediation Plan for polluted earth containing heavy metals: lead, be-
ryllium, arsenic, and five polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) compounds. The proposed change is switch the Earth barrier material. The fabric-like material originally proposed by Sage accumulates silt during rain and will not permit water to permeate sufficiently to infiltrate below. What took so long for Sage to determine their original design did not work? Should this change go through the public hearings since this site is subject to Environmental Land Use Restrictions? NRF totally controls, they virtually own the park, not the City so they can change any decisions at will. What comes next for NRF, recently they sought more money from the public online and at the last minute raised $55K for LED lighting from 100+ persons whose
names will now be inscribed on bricks and plaques in the so-called Park. Doris Duke made sure neither her name nor any other would be flaunted like graffiti. Recently NRF execs viewed LED lighting in Central Park, and suddenly discovered they needed it and more money, yet I recall the original plans included LED, what happened to the money budgeted? After all is said and done, this project is a monument, but only to future humiliation for this proud community. It may well also be an amputation of Newport’s future tourism opportunities. If NRF ruins their reputation further that is one thing, but to do so to Newport is another. Laurence S. Cutler AIA, RIBA Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder, NMAI
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SWOS Seek Special Olympics Volunteers Surface Warfare Officers School is coordinating Navy volunteers to assist with this year’s Special Olympics Rhode Island Summer Games, May 31 - June 2, at the athletic complex on the University of Rhode Island campus in Kingston. Navy, DoD civilians, and family members are all welcome to assist. Volunteers are welcome for a few hours or for the entire weekend. Contact Chief Operations Specialist Jonathan Hodgson at 401-841-4967, or jonathan. hodgson@navy.mil for more information on volunteering at this community event.
Volunteer Flaggers Needed Local cemeteries will be flagged in preparation for Memorial Day weekend, and volunteers of all ages are welcome to participate. On Saturday, May 18 volunteers for Portsmouth should meet at 8 a.m. at St. Mary’s cemetery to flag cemeteries and town monuments and memorials. On Sunday, May 19 in Newport volunteers will gather at 2 p.m. at the Island Annex Cemetery, Van Zandt Ave. When finished there, the group will caravan to Braman Cemetery on Farewell St. The historic cemetery at Fort Adams will be flagged on Monday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. By tradition, this is done near sundown. Torn, tattered, or faded flags will be collected and respectfully discarded at a later date (usually at a Flag Day ceremony.) For more information, call 401-556-5940.
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A copy of J. P. Morgan’s stock certificate in the Newport Fishing Club, 1910. (From a private collection, courtesy of the Newport Historical Society.)
Newport – A Turn of the Century Fishing Hotspot Fishing season is upon us and while only the diehard local anglers have been out at this point, the warmer weather will soon bring out the “fair weather fishermen” in droves. Our friends at the Newport Historical Society remind us that many of the great financiers and captains of industry visited Newport during the Gilded Age, but not all had
summer cottages here. John Pierpont Morgan (1837-1913) had numerous business connections with Newport families and participated in yacht racing as commodore of the New York Yacht Club while staying on his yacht Corsair. He had little interest in the frivolities of the Newport social scene and chose to spend time fishing with his buddies in the waters of Rhode Island
Sound and Narragansett Bay. He was instrumental in establishing elite fishing clubs at Gooseberry Island (Newport Fishing Club) and Graves Point, with clubhouses and a support staff to serve meals and other refreshments. Many other gentlemen, who did have homes here, enjoyed spending more time on their vessels than at their “cottages.”
The Center for Service Support will hold a change of command and retirement ceremony on Friday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Capt. Mark S. Murphy will relieve Capt. Dana S. Weiner as commanding officer. Weiner’s retirement ceremony will follow. Rear Adm. Mark F. Heinrich, Commander, Naval Supply Systems Command and Rear Adm. (select) Cynthia M. Thebaud, Chief Operating Officer, Naval Education and Training Command, will be the guest speakers. Call 401-841-1268 for information.
Coast Guard 5K The fallen men and women of the Coast Guard will be honored at the Coast Guard Remember Run on Saturday, May 18. The 5K run/walk is a fundraiser for the Coast Guard Foundation and begins at 9 a.m. at Rogers High School. Contact Lt.j.g. Julia Harwood at Julia.a.harwood@ gmail.com for information.
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Eight Bells Lecture The Naval War College Museum’s Eight Bells lecture series will continue on Thursday, May 23, with author Chuck Veit discussing “Raising Missouri.” On a late summer's night in 1843, USS Missouri lay anchored in Gibraltar Bay. She and her sister ship, Mississippi, were the most advanced steam frigates on the planet - and the first two such warships in the U. S. Navy. Missouri's mission was to show herself off to the European powers, and there was no better place to begin than the British bastion at the gateway to the Mediterranean. A simple accident that night led to the destruction of the ship; Missouri burned to the
waterline and settled to the bottom. For eight and a half years, she defied all attempts to raise or remove her, and began to form a massive sand bar that threatened to ruin the most strategic harbor in the world. Veit tells the story of the self-taught Yankee from Massachusetts who took up the contract to raise her. The lecture is from noon to 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public but reservations are required. Guests are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch. Visitors without a DoD decal/ID card should request access at time of reservation. To reserve, call 401-841-2101 at least one working day prior to the event.
'Great Decisions' Seminar The Newport Council for International Visitors will host the next seminar in the Great Decisions series on Tuesday, May 14 with Dr. Hayat Alvi presenting on “Egypt: Navigating an Uncertain Transition.” The seminar will be held at the Newport Public Library (Program Room), 300 Spring St., at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Alvi is an Assistant Professor at the Naval War College who specializes in analysis of U.S. national security issues in the Middle East. She will discuss how and why Egypt’s 2011 Arab Spring popular uprising for freedom and justice
now seems headed toward a strict Islamist government dominated by the Muslim Brotherhood. She will also address what the results of that may mean for the Middle East, Europe and the USA. The series, sponsored by the Foreign Policy Association, examines critical issues in the world today, and all are invited to be part of the discussion. The lectures are free but seating is limited. Reserve at gdreservations@newportciv.org. For more information on the Great Decisions series, call Bob Sleiertin at 401-847-5196.
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ARCHI-TEXT Codman, Wharton Subject of Symposium By Ross Cann The fourth annual Newport Architectural Symposium, which was held here last Saturday, focused on the creative interaction between the noted American author Edith Wharton and architect and designer Ogden Codman. These two artistic giants began their careers in Newport, where Codman designed the interior of Land’s End, Wharton’s home on Ledge Road. The sold-out symposium began with lectures on various aspects of the creative interaction between Codman and Wharton. Richard Guy Wilson, professor of architectural history at the University of Virginia, said that their first project together was writing “The Decoration of Houses.” This book became a surprise bestseller and was an important work in both their careers. The second lecture, by Camille Arbogast, researcher and curator at the Brookline Historical Society, included highlights of Codman’s and Wharton’s forty years of correspondence. Letters to one another and to others were presented in a dramatic reading to give the audience the flavor of the passion, frustration, friendship and occasional animosity that the two felt for each other. In the final lecture, Pauline Metcalf, the editor of “Ogden Codman and the Decoration of Houses,” discussed Codman’s last work, La Leopolda in Ville Franche on the French Riviera. Both Wharton and Codman migrated to France late in
their careers. By the time Codman designed Villa Leopolda for himself, he was a wealthy widower and wanted to design an estate that would fulfill the artistic vision that his clients would never fully support. Villa Leopolda last reportedly sold for 370 million euros in 2010. The symposium shone a light on the careers of two people who helped to shape the aesthetic and literary direction of the nation and, to a degree, the world. Following the morning lectures, the participants retired to the horseshoe piazza at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum. Eating a sumptuous lunch on the same porch where Wharton and Codman had undoubtedly met many times, and looking out on the buildings and grounds of the Newport Casino, many of the symposium attendees felt transported back to the time when Wharton and Codman were young intellectuals first meeting during the Newport summer season of 1890. Later, the symposium attendees visited some of the important Codman-designed interiors and architecture existing in the present day. Paul Miller presented private rooms designed at the Breakers in exceptional detail. The Breakers project was an important one that helped Codman become respected and widely recognized. At Ronald Lee Fleming’s Berkeley Villa (originally named the Martha Codman House as it was designed for Codman’s wealthy aunt), symposium
participants got to see the extraordinary Adamesque domed atrium concealed within the Colonial Revival exterior. They also explored the grounds, where landscape elements from other Codman estates have been replicated by the current owner to provide a rich setting for the structure. At the Harold Carter Brown House on Bellevue Avenue, Stephen Rosasco, a craftsman with a strong connection to the Vernon Company, which executed much of the interior design in the house, served as a guide for the visiting scholars, architects, and patrons and described some of the architectural and furniture restorations now underway. The symposium has had a waiting list each year since it was established in 2010, and each year the participants have come from far and wide to not only hear experts on Newport’s greatest architects but also for the chance to visit some of the best buildings by those architects. Doug Stark, Museum Director at the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, announced that the topic for next year’s gathering will be the great architect Richard Morris Hunt. The date will be May 3, 2014, so do not delay reserving your seat for next year. Ross Cann is an architectural historian, teacher, author and practicing architect who lives and works in Newport.
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Police Need Tips in Tree Poisoning The police are investigating what appears to be a case of repeated attempts to poison city-owned trees at King Park on Wellington Avenue, possibly to open up the view to the water. That, according to Newport Tree Warden Scott Wheeler, who came across some rather disturbing evidence on Wednesday. While making his tree inspection rounds at King Park, Wheeler reported seeing what appeared to be a motor oil spill at the base of at least one tree. It wasn't immediately clear if the oil was spread intentionally or otherwise, however according to the NPD’s public services staff, the police were notified and an investigation has been opened.
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Lisa Goddard, Executive Director of the Newport Art Museum
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Whitehorne Museum The Samuel Whitehorne House is home to some of the best examples of 18th century Newport and Rhode Island furniture, 416 Thames St., tours run ThursdayMonday, guided tours at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., self-guided 11 a.m.-3 p.m., newportrestoration.org. Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents author Claude Berube on “The Aden Effect,” Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 401-841-2101. Newport Gallery Night Newport’s art galleries offer evening hours, Redwood Library open, free admission to the Newport Art Museum, 5-8 p.m.
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“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., 401847-0292, redwoodlibrary.org. Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 5 p.m. Newport in the 1840s Lecture “A Tolerably Dull Place of Sojournment…Newport in the 1840s,” Matthew Keagle discusses when and how Newport’s economy transitioned to tourism, Colony House, Washington Sq., 5:30 p.m., members $1, non-members $5, 401-841-8770.
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E-Books Class Learn how to download e-books, bring devices, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 6 p.m., free but seating is limited, call 401-683-9457 to reserve. Comedy Fundraiser Lions Club hosts Charlie Hall of the Ocean State Follies in “A Night of Comedy,” Atlantic Beach Club, 6-8:30 p.m., $30, buffet, tickets at newportlionsclub.com.
Newport Music Festival Concert The Friends of the Newport Music Festival will present the trio “Latitude 41,” on Friday, May 10 at Newport Grand. Festival favorite artists Livia Sohn, Luigi Piovano, and Bernadene Blaha will play a program by Franz Schubert and Camille Saint-Saens. Conceived at the festival, the group takes its name from the latitude that Rome, Italy, and Newport share. The evening will begin with a pre-concert reception at 6 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door. For more information, call 401-846-1133 or email newportmusic@gmail.com.
Friday May 10
Computer Workshop Intro to computers and the mouse, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., registration required, 401-847-8720 x208. Hidden Kitchens of Portsmouth Enjoy tastings and treats during this fundraising tour of seven private kitchens to benefit the Portsmouth Public Education Foundation, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., $30, tickets available at portsmouthkitchentour.org. Open Studio Space available for individual art projects, own supplies required, Edward King House, 35 King St., 1-3 p.m. Movies at King House Free screening of recent releases,
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FROM THE GARDEN Plant Sales k The Newport in Bloom annual plant sale will be Saturday, May 18 from 8:30 a.m. – noon at 138 Old Beach Rd. The sale will feature a variety of exciting annuals, as well as vibrant perennials, Maplewood Farms herbs and flowering shrubs. This sale is held each year in the spirit of assisting the group’s friends and neighbors in creating colorful displays of plantings in their front yards. For more information, call Barbara at 847-8115. k The Quononoquott Garden Club of Jamestown is holding its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 18 at the East Ferry’s Memorial Square from 9 – 11 a.m. Locally grown perennials, a variety of annuals, vegetables, herbs and an assortment of hardy geraniums will be for sale. Proceeds from the sale will be used for civic beautification projects in Jamestown. The rain date will be Sunday, May 19. For information, call Linda Sullivan at 423-0371.
Garden Club Awards The Portsmouth Garden Club recently held their annual flower show at Atria Aquidneck Place, a venue that was also the show sponsor. There were ten design divisions for competition and the show coordinator Rochelle Kieron announced the winners of each. Here Comes the Bride – First place, Janice Giorgianni; second Sofi Cofield; third, Lynne DaRos; and fourth, Marilyn Brockway. Silver Threads Among the Gold – First place, Linda Kirkpatrick; second, Annette Jarvis; third, Roberta Stevens. Happy Birthday to You – First place, Charlene Dondis; second, Noreen Kissell; third, Joan Paquette; and honorable mention, Beth Shimkus and Dot Reilly. It’s a Boy/Girl – First place, Rochelle Kieron; second, Joan Paquette; and third, Annette Jarvis. Portsmouth Garden Club in Photos – First place, Jean Gadsby; second, Joan Paquette; third, Lynne DaRos; and fourth, Sofi Cofield. Foliage 6” or under – First place, Rochelle Kieron; second, Marge Cunningham; and third, Mim Maurer. Foliage over 6” – First place, Kathy Kocon; second, Dot O’Reilly; third, Sofi Cofield; and honorable mention, Shirley Lenzi. African Violets – First place, Jean Gadsby; second, Rita Spero; third, Annette Jarvis. Flowering Plants – First place, Jan Gump; second, Mim Maurer; third, Maryann Mastrorio; and fourth, Marge Cunningham. Dish Garden – First place, Beth Shimkus; second, Mim Maurer; and third, Sue Perry.
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Create a Fairy Garden of Your Own By Cynthia Gibson This seems to be the year of the container garden. Not that they have ever been out of style or fashion. They just seem to be a trend this year. Barbara Chaves of Chaves Gardens in Middletown gives workshops each spring on creating lovely container gardens. These miniature gardens take shape in pots, containers of your choice, and bottles of every size (called terrariums). Fairy gardens for children are another aspect of container gardening. Children are captivated by the concept of fairies! Chaves gives a special class on how to make Fairy Gardens. You do not have to be a child to attend. There is true charm in the delightful, miniature fairy tableaus one can create. Here is the schedule of gardening workshops at Chaves: Friday, May 24–3:30 p.m. Fairy Gardens Create your own miniature land-
scape in a pot using plants, garden decorations and of course a special fairy. Saturday, May 25 –10 a.m. Contain Yourself The ever popular class on creating your own flower pot will be offered once again. Join in the fun of choosing from dozens of plants and bring home a ready-made container. Friday, May 31–3:30 p.m. Terrarium Make your own mini plant garden inside a glass jar. All materials and supplies included. For more information or to make a reservation, call 846-0623. The cost for each workshop is $39.95. Chaves Garden is located at 935 East Main Rd., Middletown.
Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.
Merritt Neighborhood Fund Grant Recipients The Aquidneck Land Trust (ALT) announced the 2013 recipients of its Merritt Neighborhood Fund grants. This year, ALT gave $7,000 in grant awards to groups for the preservation and use of small open spaces. The recipients are: Methodist Community Gardens, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Friends of Touro Park, Seaside Garden Club, Portsmouth Conservation Commission, The Pennfield School, Sustainable Aquidneck, Friends of the Middletown Public Library, Town of Middletown, Pell School Garden, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church and Middletown Tree Association.
This year’s grant awards will be used to expand community gardens that provide food to local shelters, creation of a school community garden, sustaining a children’s green classroom learning program, installation of irrigation for community and school gardens, installation of public access bike racks, and to plant and maintain trees and flowers at various locations on the Island. The recipients were chosen because their proposed projects represent Peter Merritt’s vision of fostering a greater sense of community and connection to the land.
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“Latitude 41” Concert Newport Music Festival’s spring concert of works by Franz Schubert and Camille Saint-Saens, featuring Livia Sohn, Luigi Piovano, and Bernadene Blaha, Newport Grand, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Hwy., reception 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m., $25, 401-846-1133, newportmusic@gmail.com.
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Run for Education Newport Public Education Foundation’s annual 5K and fundraiser, Rogers High School, 9 a.m. start, 2-mile family fun walk available, obstacle course, $150 top prize, awards in all age groups, register at racewire.com/register. php?id=2872.
“Marry Me A Little” St. George’s School presents a musical review of songs from Sondheim shows, Madeira Hall, 372 Purgatory Road, Middletown, 8 p.m., free.
summer season at Green Animals Topiary Garden, Portsmouth, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Golden to Gilded Walking Tour Explore the social history and architecture of Newport from the Golden Colonial Era to the Gilded Age, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 10:30 a.m., 401-841-8770. Historic Site Tours Tours of the Colony House, Great Friends Meeting House and Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House depart from Museum of Newport History at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m.-3 p.m., call to reserve, 401-841-8770. Fort Adams Guided tours of historic Fort Adams, 12 and 2 p.m., fortadams.org. Five Author Talk Newport Library presents “Festival of Five: Chat with Five New England Female Authors,” Nicole Bernier, Elizabeth Hand, Laura Harrington, Dawn Trip and Joan Wickersham, 1-3 p.m. Teen Movie Free screening of “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 2 p.m., grades 6-12. “Thoroughly Modern Millie” 2 and 7 p.m. See Friday, May 10. An Afternoon of Poetry Origami Poems Project with Ocean State Poets at Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 3 p.m., open mic.
Aquidneck Growers’ Market Locally grown food and other products, music, hot lunch items, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 401-848-0099.
“Irish Eyes are Smiling” Museum of Newport History fundraiser, featuring singer/songwriter Robbie O’Connell, Ochre Court, 6:30 p.m., harp, bagpipers, $65, newportirishhistory.org.
Sheep Shearing Day Visit the 1796 Watson Farm for the annual spring open house, 12-4 p.m., 455 North Rd., Jamestown, $10/car.
New Murder Mystery Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for the premiere of “Newport Nuptials,” interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum set in the 1920s, 76 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m., newportartmuseum.org.
Stone Wall Workshop Learn how to build and repair stone walls, Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Rd., Middletown, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $35, advance registration required, 401-846-4152. Green Animals Plant Sale Annual Plant Sale kicks off the
Dances, Drinks & Dinner Island Moving Co. performs at Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 7:30 p.m., pre-show cocktails at Canfield House at 6:30 p.m., 401-8474470, islandmovingco.org.
Common Fence Music Contemporary singer/songwriter Eliza Gilkyson, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, doors open at 7 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m., bring picnic basket or buy galley chowders, soups and chili, $25 in advance and $28 at door, commonfencemusic.org. Free Concert at the Grand Endangered Speeches plays hip hop/reggae, a free concert at Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Hwy., 9 p.m., 18+, 401-849-5100, www.newportgrand.com.
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Happy Mother’s Day Bird Walk Jay Manning leads free guided bird walks at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 8 a.m., no registration necessary, bring binoculars, 8462577, normanbirdsanctuary.org. Tea and Turtles Annual Mother’s Day Tea and Turtles, Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 10–11:30 a.m., $8 members, $10 non-members, moms and children under 3 free, call 401-846-2577 to register. Gardening Help URI Master Gardeners offer basic soil analysis and answer gardening questions at Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Road, Portsmouth, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., free, newportrestoration.org. Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty, departs from the Museum of Newport History at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 10:30 a.m., 841-8770. Historic Site Tours 11 a.m.-3 p.m. See May 11.
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During class participants perform to their own individual ability. (Photos by Jonathan Clancy)
Yoga Brings New Perspective on Life By Jonathan Clancy Feeling down and out? Just take a deep breath. While attending graduate school at Tufts University, Italian born Francesca Spidelieri met and married a United States naval officer. After her graduation, the newlyweds moved to Newport in 2010. Far from her home and family, Spidelieri, had trouble relating to people in the area, and couldn’t find a job in her field. After a few months in town, Spidelieri’s spirit was low. “I was really dark at that point,” Spidelieri said. Luckily for Spidelieri, the wife of another naval officer suggested that she try a yoga class to help her out of the funk. “When you step off your yoga mat, you come back to your life and you see things differently,” said Newport Power yoga owner and instructor Terence Munnelly. He remembers Spidelieri from her early days as a student, and said he was impressed but not surprised by her progress. Munnelly, began practicing yoga in 2002. He was living in New York City, working in real estate and sales. The instructor cites the 9/11 terrorist attack among a list of other stresses in his life that led him to yoga. In 2011, he opened his own studio in Newport. Yoga is a mental, physical, and spiritual practice that dates back to ancient India. There are various styles of yoga. Hatha is a commonly used term that covers many physical styles of yoga. Vinyasa, or flow yoga, takes practitioners through a series of breathing-synchronized movements. Ashtanga yoga is a fast-paced style where a specific series of poses are performed, always in the same order. This highly physical form gave birth to Power yoga, which is less demanding. Bi-
kram, or hot yoga, is practiced in a 95- to 100-degree room, which practicioners believe helps to loosen tight muscles. Choosing a type of yoga is a matter of personal preference, and often comes down to the instructor. Some yoga studios will combine different styles. Most practitioners claim a feeling of rejuvenation and a release from stress after a class. “Yoga means to yoke, to connect, to realize the interdependence of everyone,” Munnelly said. “When you realize that, anxiety and fear dissipate, because you are no longer isolated.” Patti Doyle, of Thames Street Yoga, a new studio at 508 Thames at the Wellington Square Plaza, said, “Holistically speaking, practicing yoga makes for a stronger body as well as for a stronger, quieter mind. It can give you the opportunity to envision your life the way you want it to be, to give you the time and place to set a goal or an intention for yourself.” She calls it “going inside yourself,” but she added that yoga is not a spiritual pursuit for many people. To some, just the movements of the body are a soothing meditative process. Thames Street Yoga is a large studio, offering vinyasa classes in all levels seven days a week. The studio shares a space with Annie Beneville who teaches pilates and barre classes. Soon after starting yoga practice, Spidelieri’s spirits rose. “Yoga quickly became my new favorite activity of the day,” she said. “It provided me with a great community of friends and mentors, it made me more mindful, forgiving, patient and appreciative of life. I felt better inside and out.” Taking deep focused breaths is
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By Shawna E.M. Snyder, D.Ac. When I go to yoga class, it feels like a mini-vacation. I follow the instructor’s lead, concentrating on the flow of my breath, and challenging my mind and body to find balance. This time of self-awareness and meditation-in-motion gives me solace on those days when I feel I’m spinning my wheels. If yoga does so much for me, then why wouldn’t I send the rest of my family to class? My hesitation about sending my two children, ages 3 and 4, was that they would be running circles around me while I was engaged in Half Sun Salutation. One day, on a whim, I demonstrated Downward Facing Dog to them at home and watched with amazement as they both got into position perfectly, as if they were yogis who had been practicing for 50 years. They stayed there quietly for a few minutes. If you’ve done any yoga, you probably know that this pose helps alleviate back pain, helps to calm the brain and helps relieve stress while energizing the body.
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Hearth and Home Exhibit Newport Historical Society’s exhibit, “Hearth and Home,” examines how Newporters kept warm two centuries ago, Museum of Newport History, 127 Thames St., daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., newporthistory.org.
Historic Fort Adams will come to life on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, with a host of activities honoring the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Re-enactors in authentic costume will re-create the daily life of soldiers and civilians with demonstrations, drills and dramatic simulations of assaults on the fort. Tours of the underground tunnels will also be offered. Admission to the re-enactment events is $10 for adults; $5 for children ages 6-17; and children 5 and under are free. There is a family rate of $25 for two adults and up to 4 children. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday. Tunnel tours depart every 30 minutes. For more information, visit fortadams.org or call 401-841-0707.
Authors’ Circle Startup Meeting Local writers ages 18+ welcome, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 6 p.m., register at 401-846-1573.
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Preschool Storytime Storytime for preschoolers at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10:30 a.m., public welcome, free. Book Chat Tuesday Book Group will discuss “Austerlitz,” by W.G. Sebald, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 1 p.m., 401-847-8720. “Great Decisions” Dr. Hayat Alvi presents “Egypt: Navigating an Uncertain Transition,” Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 6:30 p.m., free, sponsored by the Council for International Visitors, free but reservations suggested at gdreservations@ newportciv.org. Early Transportation in Portsmouth Historian Jim Garman discusses how people got around town in the old days; part of the Portsmouth 375th celebration, Portsmouth Town Hall, 2200 East Main Rd., 6:30 p.m. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 401-619-1388.
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Basic Computer Class Introduction to computer and the mouse, hands on, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 2:30 p.m., 401-683-9457, portsmouthlibrary.org. Philanthropy Party Learn about volunteer opportunities in the area, Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., music, cash bar, prizes, all ages welcome, 5-7 p.m., newportrestoration.org. Photo Guild Presentation by Paul Murray, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m., free, 401-848-8200, newportartmuseum.org.
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20th Century Fashion Gallery tour of new exhibit at Rosecliff by design consultant Mary Elizabeth Corrigan, highlighting pieces by Chanel, Givenchy and Halston, 548 Bellevue Ave., 11 a.m., members $5, non-members $10, reserve at 401-847-1000 x154. Read/Eat/Chat All are invited to discuss “Impressions: The Hunt for Big-Time Art Fakes,” by Thomas Hoving, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 12 p.m., members free, non-members $5, bring lunch, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org. Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series pres-
ents author Cathryn Prince “Death in the Baltic,” Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public with advance reservations, limited seating, 401-841-2101. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., 401-847-0292, redwoodlibrary.org. Shakespeare in Middletown Fans gather weekly to read and enjoy works of the Bard, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 5 p.m. Land Trust Trolley Tour Aquidneck Land Trust director hosts trolley tour highlighting the past, present and future of conservation on the island, ALT, 790 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 5 p.m., free but space limited, reserve 401-849-2799 x19 or email chuth@ailt.org. Thursday Book Discussion The Thursday Evening Book Group meets tonight to discuss, “Wild,” by Cheryl Strayed, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 7 p.m., 401-847-8720. Indy 500 Friends of the Jamestown Library present Bill Sprague with a film and presentation on the Indianapolis 500, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 7 p.m.
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DINNER & A MOVIE Rekindling the Flames of WaterFire By Patricia Lacouture Sizzling red-orange flames lick the ink-dark night sky. Embers crackle and logs sizzle, while soulstirring music fills the air – pure elemental delight. It’s been a while since I’ve been to Providence to see WaterFire, but, after watching the documentary “WaterFire: The Art & Soul of A City,” produced by Joe Rocco, I can’t wait to go back. If you haven’t experienced this elemental art exhibition, you have a chance to see the next best thing in this film with its breathtaking footage of fire floating on water. The documentary will have a special screening at the Jane Pickens Theater on May 16. Why do I refer to this spectacle as “elemental”? As the documentary explains, WaterFire uses all four elements—earth, air, fire and water—providing a lush sensory experience for the eyes, ears and olfactory senses. I know that shooting film of fire is challenging, so I was curious about how genuine the fire would look. Shot on videotape, this documentary allows fire’s primal energy and raw beauty to unfold. You can see the drama of flames flickering inside fire pits and those same flames shooting out crisp sparks while you enjoy both the crackling of wood and the inspirational music—some of which is original work by local composers—and revel in the reflection of flames dancing on the water as the river flows through the heart of Providence. The city is key to WaterFire’s power. Being aware of some of the history of Providence makes the spectacle of WaterFire all the more remarkable. The city nestles in a convergence of three rivers. Where they came together, a saltwater cove of considerable size
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Critter Glitter 2013 Spring Jewelry Sale! May 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 & 12 10:00 am - 4:00 pm May 8 10:00 am - 7:00 pm An amazing assortment of jewelry from Sequin including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pins & rings.
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www.PotterLeague.org It was former Providence Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci’s idea to offer gondola rides on the city’s waterways. once nurtured schools of salmon. that’s fun. WaterFire creator BarnaOnce the salt pond was filled in – by Evans expresses his delight and, in the mid-19th century – the salm- to a degree, his surprise at the huge on vanished. Later, the rivers were success WaterFire has become. He covered over to make way for in- muses, “In the [fast moving] interdustrialization and railroads. Today, net age, this is a largely spiritual exProvidence, named by founding fa- perience.” ther Roger Williams to honor “God’s Indeed, this work of living art not Loving Providence,” once again only lifts the spirit, it takes us to a breathes with love, light and life. space where the flow of time— For a more detailed account of ever so gently—seems to slow to a the history, one must see the film. meditative pace. As a non-native of Rhode Island, I It is no surprise that, with its had once thought of Providence as physical energy and spiritual force, a few tall buildings in a space suffo- WaterFire has been named as one cating for lack of a soulful core. But of the top 20 attractions for intoday, the city has become a beau- ternational travelers to see in the tiful expanse of buildings and a riv- U.S. erwalk along the waterfront. A portion of the proceeds of A unique feature of WaterFire is this screening will benefit the Jane that this particular form of “theater” Pickens Theater. For more informahas no typical audience. It encour- tion, call the Jane Pickens box ofages those attending to participate fice at 401-846-5252. in the sense of ritual and to help Patricia Lacouture celebrate this city’s Renaissance. teaches film studies at What you will hear and see include Salve Regina Univergongs, a mime, the (visual and felt) sity . She completed her warmth of the fire, flowers, live graduate studies in film “gargoyles,” live music, dancers perat Boston University. forming, and attendees dancing to the beat of salsa or something else
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Spring Festivities at Vanderbilt Grace Christine Ebersole, Susan Sarandon, Robert DeNiro, Diane Keaton, Robin Williams, Topher Grace, Amanda Seyfried, Ben Barnes, and Katherine Heigl, make for an all-star cast in “The Big Wedding”.
Wedding Bell Blues By Patricia Lacouture “The Big Wedding” is Hollywood’s latest attempt at a recycled sure-fire hit–the potential disasters that can accompany a wedding. That’s worked well before, but old plots, like old dogs, should be left to recline in peace. Here, a young couple in love, Missy (Amanda Seyfried) and Alejandro (Ben Barnes) happily await the Big Day. Ah, but some potential storm clouds hover over the final preparations for the wedding. Alejandro (for reasons we don’t know) has been adopted by Don Griffin (Robert DeNiro) and his now ex-wife, Ellie Griffin (Diane Keaton). Trouble erupts in Paradise when news that Alejandro’s birth mother is about to arrive for the ceremony: Madonna Soto (Patricia Rae) does not, according to her son, believe in divorce. Not only is Dad (DeNiro) divorced; he’s living with another
woman, Bebe McBride, a lovely and apparently extremely kind woman played by Susan Sarandon. How will Madonna handle this? What can be done to keep her from flying off in a religious fervor over her son’s adoptive parents’ marital status? But wait. There’s more. Alejandro’s sister, Lyla Griffin (Katherine Heigel) has split up with her live-in boyfriend because he believes that she cannot conceive. And the beat goes on. When Madonna and her daughter, Nuria (Ana Ayoya), the energetic girl decides it’s time to lose her virginity. Her partner: Alejandro and Lyla’s brother Jared (Topher Grace), flips through emotions ranging from flattered and aroused to confused and outright ambivalent. Isn’t Nuria somehow related? Would this constitute incest?
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Mother’s Day Brunch, May 12th Show your appreciation to the most important woman in your world, Mom, and treat her to a delicious Brunch in our beautiful hotel gardens. $55pp with a bouquet of flowers for our special guests
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CALENDAR FOR GREAT FOOD, GREAT FRIENDS & FUN!
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Shorts with a Twist Short film selections from the 2012 Rhode Island International Film Festival, Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., 7 p.m., $10, jamestownartcenter.org.
Friday Bike to Work Day Bike Newport hosts Bike to Work Day programs and activities all around town, visit bikenewportri. org for schedule. Nature Storytime Norman Bird Sanctuary hosts nature-themed storytime with “Butterflies, Ticks and a Few More Icks,” for preschoolers ages 3+, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 10 a.m., members $3, non-members $6, 401-846-2577.
Greenvale Vineyards Celebration Greenvale Vineyards hosts 15th annual Restoration Celebration with live jazz, tractor rides and local food samples, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., greenvale.com.
May 17
Computer Workshop Introduction to the internet, Newport Public Library, 10:30 a.m., register at 401-847-8720 x208.
Leukemia Cup Wine Tasting “Team Spirit” is holding its second annual wine tasting fundraiser, Newport Art Museum, 7 – 9 p.m., echelme@yahoo.com.
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Newport Harbor Walk Tour Newport Friends of the Waterfront lead this two-hour tour from Mary Ferrazzoli Park to King Park, 10 a.m., newportwaterfront.org. Civil War Re-enactment 150th anniversary of Civil War observed with re-enactors portraying soldiers and civilians, Fort Adams, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., simulated assaults on fort, drills demonstrations, $10 adults, $5 children, $25 family, underground tunnel tours available, fortadams.org.
Relay for Life Begins American Cancer Society Fundraiser, 24 hour-long relay, begins at 4 p.m., Gaudet Middle School, Turner Rd., Middletown, relayforlife.org.
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Felix Brown at Grand Free concert with Felix Brown at Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Hwy., 9 p.m., 18+, 401-849-5100, newportgrand.com.
Colonial Point Tour Newport History Tours will explore the rich colonial history of the Point, home to craftsmen, merchants, and religious dissenters, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m., $15 per person, reservations required, call Newport Historical Society for reservations and departure information, 401-841-8770. Clean Ocean Access Meet to clean up Marine Beach, 12-2 p.m., bring your own cup and Empire Coffee & Tea will provide coffee and cocoa. Wear boots and gloves, cleanoceanaccess.org.
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Writer’s Workshop Michael Squatrito, self-published author of “The Overlords Trilogy” and owner/founder of Overlord Enterprises, Inc. offers advice, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., time TBD, register at 401846-1573.
May Fair Annual Mayfair at Pennfield School, carnival games for all ages, inflatable bouncies, a side-by-side obstacle course, water games, music, and more, 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portsmouth, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 849-4646.
Farm Tribute Singer/songwriter Susan Werner celebrates local farmers, Common Fence Point, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, doors open at 7 p.m., music begins at 8 p.m., bring picnic basket or buy galley chowders, soups and chili, $25 in advance
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Salve Regina Graduation Class 2013 commencement ceremonies, McCauley Hall lawn, 10 a.m., congratulations graduates and families! Civil War Re-enactment 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. See May 18. Windmill Sail Hoisting See windmill in motion and hoist newly-made windmill sails in barnraising type event, Prescott Farm, 2009 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., johnnycake making and games, free, newportrestoration.org. Scenic Train Rides Enjoy a narrated ten-mile scenic ride along Narragansett Bay, heated cars, Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m., ocnrr.com. NBS Unplugged Turn of your electronics and get outside, learn about nature journaling, members and parents free, $4 non-members, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 12 p.m., 401-8462577, normanbirdsanctuary.org. Musical Sundays – Finale The Navy Band Northeast Woodwind Quintet “Crosswinds” will perform a concert of patriotic tunes, classical music, and more, to close out the monthly concert series, Newport Library, 2 p.m., free. Swanhurst at Redwood Redwood’s Spring Music Series continues with Swanhurst Chorus performing “Music for Patriots and Politicians: Songs from the American Civil War,” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 3 p.m., $15 all seats, reserve at 401-847-0292 x112, redwoodlibrary.org.
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For more information about these restaurants, please see their display ads found on the pages of this week’s edition of Newport This Week. 1) Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport 2) Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport 3) Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport 4) Salvation Cafe, 140 Broadway, Newport 5) The Deli, 66 Broadway, Newport 6) Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport 7) One Eighty Bar & Grille, 10 Broadway, Newport 8) Rhumbline, 62 Bridge St., Newport 9) Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames St., Newport 10) Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames St., Newport 11) Aloha Cafe, 18 Market Square, Newport 12) The Wharf Pub, 31 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport 13) Diego’s, 11 Bowen’s Wharf, Newport 14) Clarke Cooke House, Bannisters Wharf, Newport 15) The Port Grille & Raw Bar, 359 Thames St, Newport 16) O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport 17) Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport 18) One Bellevue, Hotel Viking, Newport 19) La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. 20) Canfield House, 5 Memorial Blvd., Npt. 21) The Chanler’s Spiced Pear, 117 Memorial Blvd., Npt. 22) Easton’s Beach Snack Bar, 175 Memorial Blvd., Npt. 23) Flo’s Clam Shack, 44 Wave Ave., Middletown 24) Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown
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Oldest Regatta Marks Start of Sailing Season When it comes to competitive sailing this summer, Newport’s dance card is full, leading with the grandfather of all events, the 159th New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta presented by Rolex. Interrupted only by war, the event, scheduled for June 14-16, has continued its historic legacy for well over a century and a half, making it the oldest regatta in the country. Orchestrated from the New York Yacht Club’s Harbour Court clubhouse the regatta is open to yachts sailing in IRC, Classic, 12 Metre and One-Design classes as well as the recently introduced Cruiser-Racer and Doublehanded divisions. The Classics class will be competing in a 19-nautical mile Around the Island Race on Friday, June 14. The circumnavigation of Conanicut Island is a favorite among racing sailors visiting Newport, and at stake in the IRC division is a Rolex timepiece, which will be presented to the overall winner during that evening’s festivities at Harbour Court. On Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, competitors will race in the traditional two-day series, which is split into Green fleet for Classic,
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12 Metre, 6 Metre and small boat One-Design classes and Blue and White fleets for IRC and large boat One-Design classes. PHRF classes will race in the Red fleet’s “Navigator” races, which were introduced last year to engender a more relaxed racing atmosphere. They consist of one race each day using government and racing marks on the southern part of Narragansett Bay. Also for the Red fleet competitors, both days of weekend racing
(Photo by Billy Black/courtesy of Rolex.) will be scored separately, so teams need not commit to a full weekend. The New York Yacht Club 159th Annual Regatta is part of the 2013 Gulf Stream Series and the first event in the New York Yacht Club Classic Yacht Series. The entry deadline is June 10. For a full list of entries and additional information, including registration, visit the Annual Regatta event page on the New York Yacht Club’s website at nyyc.org.
Tall Ship Gets A+ From Teachers
The Herreshoff Marine Museum has announced the identity of the next three inductees to the America’s Cup Hall of Fame. All three began their America’s Cup associations within teams in the 12-Metre era, two of them subsequently became instrumental in America’s Cup event organization, two of them are still heavily involved today, and two of them have been Cup sailors as well as managers. The first person to be inducted this year is an American woman. Lucy Jewett, who has been active in the America’s Cup almost continuously since 1974, becomes the second woman to enter the Hall of Fame. The next of the three 2013 inductions is made posthumously to Australian Noel Robins, who was active over the period spanning 1977-87 initially as a sailor and lastly as an organizer; the final inductee is fellow Australian Grant Simmer, who has won the America’s Cup three times over 30 years. The America’s Cup Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, jointly organized by the Herreshoff Marine Museum and Louis Vuitton, will take place in San Francisco in August.
Thirteen Rhode Island teachers, school administrators, including Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist recently visited the state’s official sailing education vessel, the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, which will be anchored at Fort Adams when it is completed this summer. The group toured the weather deck and lower hull of the steel tall ship, which is under construction at Senesco Marine in North Kingstown, examining where crew and student quarters, the classroom, wet lab, gallery and mess will eventually be located. Though outfitting the ship with its three 13-story masts, six miles of rigging and 14,000 square feet of sails is still to come, the workin-progress will be completed in time for a July 5-7 dedication weekend in Newport. When asked afterward her feelings about a tall ship coming to fruition with the purpose of education, Commissioner Gist replied, “It’s a dream come true for the folks who have been work-
ing on it for all these years and have had this vision, and now for a teacher to be able to imagine the opportunity that our students and colleagues and other teachers are going to have aboard the ship, it’s just overwhelming. “ The SSV Oliver Hazard Perry is the first oceangoing full-rigged ship to be built in the U.S. in over 100 years. She will be a U.S. documented sailing school vessel, inspected and certified by the U.S. Coast Guard, and will have a capacity for up to 36 students on overnight trips and up to 85 for day trips, with 13 professional crew aboard and handicap-accessible berths available. The scheduling options range from day sails to overnight, week-long and three-week voyages to full semesters at sea. For more information on the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, its Education-at-Sea programs or to contribute to the project, go to OHPRI.org or contact Perry Lewis at 401-841-0080 or lewis@ohpri.org, 29 Touro St., Washington Square.
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FAITH COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD St. Lucy’s Movie Night
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St. Lucy’s will show a free screening of the documentary, “The Diary of Immaculee,” on Tuesday, May 14 at 6 p.m. in the parish hall, 909 West Main Rd., Middletown. The 40 minute film follows a true story of survival during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Seven women silently hid in a bathroom for three months as nearly a million Rwandans were brutally murdered. The film is told through the eyes of one of the seven, who tells her story of hope and forgiveness. All adults are welcome.
The Aquidneck Island Crop Walk for Hunger will take place on Saturday, May 25. Twenty-five percent off the total funds raised will stay on Aquidneck Island to help our own hungry. This year funds will be shared between the St. Joseph Church Soup Kitchen and the Community Baptist Church Soup Kitchen. Registrations and donations may be made on-line at www.cwsglobal.org. Click on Crop Hunger Walk, put in your zip code, and register for the Aquidneck Walk.
Emmanuel Church will hold a planning meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m. to discuss their upcoming Hurricane Sandy Relief mission trip to Long Island. The trip will run July 30-Aug. 2 (3 nights) and the cost is $120 per person. The group will work with AmeriCorps on a variety of jobs, including mold suppression, debris removal, and demolishing out-buildings. The minimum age to participate is 15 years old. Those interested should contact the church office at 401847-0675.
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All Saints Academy is hosting a community-wide Technology Night Open House on Thurs., May 16 from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. The evening will highlight ASA’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) initiatives and successes to both prospective new families and current ASA families. Light refreshments will be served. The event is open to the public. Call 401-848-4300 for information.
Fight Hunger Dinner and Auction The Salvation Army will host their second annual Fight Hunger Dinner and Auction fundraiser on Tuesday, June 4 in support of hunger programs in our area. All funds will support the Army’s food pantry and the summer food backpack program. This summer when kids or parents come to the food pantry, they will receive a bag that is filled with healthy kid-friendly food that can be refilled throughout the summer. Dr. John Ambrogi, Superintendent of Newport Public Schools, is the honorary chair of the event. The evening begins at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 51 Memorial Blvd. Tickets are $10 and a family of three or more is $25. Call 401846-3234 to reserve. One out of six children in Newport will go to bed hungry tonight.
Warm Up Wednesdays Even though the weather has warmed, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., will continue to host Warm Up Wednesdays each week from 1 to 4 p.m. What began as a venue for people to literally ‘come in from the cold’ has evolved into a social gathering for many seeking fellowship. All are welcome friendship, games, reading and refreshments. Houses of Worship are welcome to send information about upcoming events or to share special messages by emailing news@newportthisweek.net.
Historic Trinity Church is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for guided tours. The church, built in 1726, is the oldest Episcopal parish in the state and has welcomed presidents, royalty and guests from all around the world. They would like to welcome you.
Community Meals and Fellowship Area churches and organizations work together to provide nutritious meals in a caring environment for members of the community. Upcoming meals include:
Thursday, May 9
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m. St. Paul’s Methodist (food by St. Mary’s Episcopal) 12 Marlborough St.
Friday, May 10
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m. –Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.
Saturday, May 11
4:30 p.m. Community Baptist 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.
Sunday, May 12
4 p.m. –Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.
Monday, May 13
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 11:30 p.m.–St. Joseph’s R.C. 5 Mann Ave. 5 p.m. St. Spyridon 390 Thames St.
The United Baptist Church of Newport sponsors “The Changing Table,” a diaper bank to help families in our community. The necessity and cost of these items often force families to choose between food and purchasing diapers. Although diapers and wipes are sometimes available at local food pantries, the need surpasses the availability. Diapers are available at the United Baptist Church, 30 Spring St. For more information, or to make a donation, call the church at 401847-3210 or email thechangingtable@gmail.com.
Prayer Shawl Knitters Knitters gather Thursdays at 10 a.m. at United Congregational Church, 524 Valley Rd., Middletown to make prayer shawls. All knitters, regardless of ability or church affiliation, are welcome to participate. For more information, call 849-5444.
7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m. St. Paul’s Methodist 12 Marlborough St.
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7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. Thursday, May 16 5 p.m. St. Paul’s Methodist (food by Calvary Methodist) 12 Marlborough St.
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Friendly Faces Back at Sachuest Point By Jack Kelly The Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge re-opened last week after having been closed for six months due to damage caused by Hurricane Sandy last October. This was welcome news to the hundreds of local residents who visit the refuge daily. Sandy’s tidal erosion washed away or dangerously undermined several trails and shore access points at Sachuest. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service members, along with dedicated volunteers, cut new trails to replace the damaged or destroyed areas. Temporary fences were erected, and a series of shrubbery plantings that will guide visitors to the new trails were completed. A new overlook was created on top of Price’s Neck Rock, which offers a panoramic vista of the refuge and the surrounding region. The timing of the re-opening couldn’t have been better for local birders. In the next few weeks, tens of thousands of songbirds, shorebirds, seabirds and raptors will pass the refuge on their northerly migrations along the Atlantic Flyway. Many avian species will stop at Sachuest Point to rest and forage for food. Last weekend’s great weather attracted many people to the refuge. George Rosener, an eight-year veteran of volunteer service at Sachuest Point, was manning the information desk in the refuge’s visi-
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Volunteer George Rosener mans the Information Desk at Sachuest Point. (Photos by Jack Kelly) tors’ center last Saturday. He was elated to be back at his post and said, “The parking lot was full when I arrived just after nine this morning, and it’s been full since then. People are very happy to see us open, and they are busy exploring the new trails and lookouts. The folks I’ve spoken to have nothing but good things to say about the changes here.” Boston residents Pete Kane and Jane Chipman made a fishing expedition to Sachuest Point part of their weekend in Newport. “The fishing is great here, so we thought we’d try our luck along the seashore,” Kane said as the couple made their way towards a shoreline access. Another visitor commented, “This isn’t just a place, it’s a state of mind, a feast for the senses.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking new volunteers for Sachuest Point. The recent retirements of a number of long-time volunteers have left vacancies in many areas. According to Sarah
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Fishing Licences and Permits The refuge is open from dawn to dusk each day. For fishing during the day, standard fishing licenses apply. Night time fishing is allowed on the refuge with the purchase of a $20 seasonal permit. Fishing permits are available at the Sachuest Visitor Center from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily. For more information, call 401-847-5511. Lang, volunteer coordinator for the R.I. National Wildlife Refuge system, “Volunteers are the backbone of the NWR system. They assist guests, help with maintenance, collect litter and clear brush, cut grass and do all the jobs that keep the refuges going. They lead tours, and bird walks, and assist the USFWS in scientific studies and programs. The best part about volunteering is that no experience is required.” For more information: sarah_lang@ fws.gov or call 401-847-5511, or stop by the Visitors’ Center seven days a week from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Another way to celebrate our natural surroundings, is to attend the Norman Bird Sanctuary’s Birds and Breakfast event on Sunday, May 19. Breakfast seatings will be held at 8 a.m., 9 a.m., and 10 a.m. Bird walks will begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue on the half-hour through the morning. For more information visit: normanbirdsanctuary.org or call 401-846-2577. Jack Kelly, a native Newporter, is a wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast who enjoys sharing his experiences with others.
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MOVIE CONTINUED FROM PG. 15 Sound confusing? Sound a bit over-the-proverbial-top, kind of like French farce? Well, the film is based on a French farce called “Mon frere se marie (My brother is getting married)” the film’s plot definitely follows the roadmap of French farce: confusing matches, bedroom antics, shifting loyalties and attachments. However, “The Big Wedding,” for all its star power and advertising blitz, falls short of a laugh out loud riot. In essence, “The Big Wedding” offers some mild situational comedy but no true substance or (successfully) comedic nuttiness. DeNiro has travelled far from his early career as a character with very sharp edges: from Travis Bickle in “Taxi Driver” to Jake La Motta in “Raging Bull.” That he has turned to comedy in films like those about the Fockers is no shame. But what looks like lazy acting from one of America’s legends is a crying shame. Comedy requires impeccable timing and the skill to tell volumes via facial and body language. Here, DeNiro plays a shame-
less patriarch who has grown lazy about relationships (as proved by his daughter’s estrangement) and not terribly sophisticated in his sartorial sense, witnessed by baggy Bermuda shorts and short-sleeved button down shirts that look slept in. But wait, you may well exclaim. There’s a large cast including many veterans of the screen. Given that perspective, one can imagine that the lack of gusto in this film may have deeper roots than any single or collective performance. Director Justin Zackman (writer of “The Bucket List”) seems a bit lost for words here. Verbal banter lacks wit, and comedic situations---outside of former wife Ellie (Keaton) walking in on a kitchen counter tryst between DeNiro and Sarandon--barely exists. It’s farce! Please give us some absurdly comedic mishaps. Zackman doesn’t do that, and so this film lazes, like that aforementioned old dog lounging on cool pavement on a hot day, and lacks any serious fizzle, fun or frivolity.
Live Music Thursday, May 9
Narragansett Cafe –Deluxe Edition Band, 9:30 p.m.
Newport Blues Cafe–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge–Trivia Challenge, 8 p.m. The Fifth Element–DJ Maddog
Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Swerving Cadillacs, 9 p.m. Newport Grand Event Center–Endangered Speeches, 9 p.m.
One Eighty–Gentlemen Explorers
SPLASH @ One Eighty–Video DJ, 9-10, no cover
Friday, May 10
The Fifth Element–The Ghost Tones
LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on Piano, 7-11 p.m.
Rhino Bar–Get Lucky
Middletown VFW – Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m. Narragansett Cafe –Eddy’s Shoe, 9:30 p.m. Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Summer School, 9 p.m.
Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 12 Fastnet Pub – Traditional Irish Music, 6-10 p.m. Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Rhumbline–Bobby Ferreira, 6:30 p.m. Sardella’s–Dick Lupino, Mike Renzi, Jeff Fountain, 7:30-10 p.m. SPLASH @ One Eighty– Video DJ, 9-10, no cover The Chanler–Dick Lupino, Ted Casher, Paul Nagel, 6-10 p.m.
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Rusty’s–Kane Brothers, 5-7 p.m. The Chanler–Dick Lupino, Dan Moretti, Paul Nagel, 6-10 p.m.
Saturday, May 11
The Fifth Element–Alan Bernstein
Clarke Cooke House–Honky Tonk Knights; D J Jackie Henderson in the Boom Boom Room, 9 p.m.
Rhino Bar–DJ Chris Grey and Metal Night in Tusk
Greenvale Vineyard–Dick Lupino, Mary Andrews, Steve Heck, 1-4 p.m.
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Jimmy’s Saloon–The Ubiquitones, 10 p.m.-1a.m.
Wednesday, May 15
LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on Piano, 7-11 p.m.
Norey’s – Tricky Britches, 8 p.m.
Middletown VFW – Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m. Newport Blues Cafe–Mullett
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RHS and MHS Fast-Pitchers Post Diamond Wins By Kirby Varacalli Ray Fullerton, Rogers High School girls fast pitch softball head coach, knew his team’s bats were coming around, so he wasn’t surprised to see them really break out on Monday, May 6 as the Viking ladies clubbed 10 hits to rout Mt. Pleasant High School 11-4 at Toppa Field. “The nicest part,” said Fullerton, “is that we are getting contributions from the top to the bottom of the order, now.” Senior Ashley Morris led the way with a single, double and three RBI, while her sister Sarah, a sophomore, added two singles and scored three times. Winning senior pitcher Sophia Waugh struck out six and added to the hit parade with a single, double, two RBI and two runs scored. With the win, Rogers extended their winning streak to five games and moved in to third place with a 7-3 record in Division-III. With the loss, Mt. Pleasant’s D-III record dropped to 7-4. Coach Fullerton hopes the Viking bats stay hot as Rogers faces first place Narragansett (10-0) at home on Tuesday, May 14 in a 6 p.m. start.
Sarah Morris slides in safely at second base for RHS. The sophomore had two hits in the win against the Kilties.
Photos by Michael J Conley
Middletown senior McKenna Barlow, #8, is all intensity while delivering a pitch against Moses Brown.
Vikings’ senior pitcher Sophia Waugh in middelivery on Monday, May 6 at Toppa Field.
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Senior Ashley Morris on the follow through after drilling a single against Mt. Pleasant.
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important in yoga. “In order to achieve this balanced breath, I have to pay attention to it, and when I’m paying attention to that, I can’t think about anything else,” explained Munnelly. During a recent class, Munnelly guided students through a flow of poses. He cued breathing, in and out, along with specific movements like downward facing dog, plank, and other common poses known as sun salutations. As the class warmed up, the poses became more advanced. The latter half of the class involved some deep back bends and a few other “upside down” positions. The class concluded with each student lying flat, breathing deep relaxed breaths. A common misconception about yoga, according to Munnelly, is that it’s all about flexibility and core strength. “There is no proof that putting your foot behind your head will make you a healthier person,” he says. Doyle said that many people find that their practice of yoga is purely physical for a while – performing the poses, and getting away from what she said is “the chatter in your mind” for long enough to feel yoga’s calming effects. It is something that
The Middletown High School girls’ softball team jumped out to an early 3-1 lead after the first inning and then cruised behind the fine pitching performance of senior McKenna Barlow to gain an 8-1 victory over Moses Brown on Tuesday, May 7 on their home field. Junior catcher, Rachel DeBerardinis crashed three hits for two RBIs, and senior Chelsea Dowler powered two triples, and drove in four runs to lead the Islanders offensive attack. Barlow scattered five hits and fanned four and allowed only one base-on-balls. With the win, the Islanders tie Mt. Hope High School for first place in Division II-East, each with 7-4 records. Middletown will play a pivotal game versus those same Huskies on the road at Mt. Hope High School on Thursday, May 9 in a 4p.m. first pitch.
some people cannot achieve in a sitting transcendental meditation. “Some people need to move their body as they listen to the cadence of their breathing in order to feel the soothing meditative process.” Yoga is also not about staying young, or fit, or losing weight, Munnelly said. “That’s my ego. Yoga doesn’t think there is anything wrong with me if I’m a little heavier, or have gray hair, or don’t have the perfect body. Yoga is more concerned with the quality of my thoughts.” A few months into her practice, Spidelieri’s attitude had changed. “I believed I could do better professionally, and otherwise, [to] find the life I wanted here in Rhode Island,” she said. She found a job as a Cyber Security Fellow at the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University. Though she is busier these days, she still finds time to practice yoga. “If it weren’t for [yoga], I don’t know where I would be now,” she says. Jonathan Clancy, of Middletown, enjoys the surfing, the outdoors and staying fit.
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Islander freshman Ashley Silvia, #9, lines a double for an RBI in the home first.
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Recently, I saw one of my kids go into a yoga position without being told to, and her sister followed suit. Every time they see my yoga mat, they want to win my approval by showing me various contortionist poses. In the many yoga classes that I’ve taken over the years, I have often heard instructors say that they did yoga as children but just didn’t have an official name for the poses. This convinced me that my little yoginis and I could participate in a yoga class together. I soon realized that my inspiration to introduce yoga to children was not a novel idea. Yoga for children is taking off in studios and schools across the country, including here on Aquidneck Island, as a way of helping kids develop balance and flexibility. It also is thought to help with behavioral problems by helping children to relax and focus. Parents and teachers know that when children are anxious, frustrated or stressed, it is nearly impossible for them to learn. Happy Planet Yoga Here in Newport County, Lynda West and Jenny Williams of Happy Planet Yoga have been teaching children yoga techniques that promote self-awareness, self-control, self-esteem, relaxation, inner fulfillment and mindfulness. In addition to their private yoga studio classes at Tenth Gate Center in Portsmouth, West and Williams
have taught after-school programs, and now they are teaching yoga to teachers to use in school, during the school day. West said, “We have held workshops to train teachers to do short sessions of yoga or yoga breathing in the classrooms at Melville and Hathaway elementary schools in Portsmouth, and at the Portsmouth middle schools as well.” The public school classroom programs that West coordinates began with pilot programs in New Hampshire and later Maine about two years ago, which is where she learned about the program. As far as Aquidneck Island is concerned, West said that the Portsmouth public schools are definitely at the forefront in adopting classroom yoga. In Portsmouth, the first-graders who are learning several basic yoga poses and one or two breathing exercises, will have that reinforced year after year in their classrooms right through 6th grade. She said that the benefit of practicing yoga for a few minutes during the school day is something that teachers are telling other teachers about, so word is spreading. West added that yoga seems to help kids at home, as well. “Parents come up to me commenting on poses that their child taught to the whole family. Or, they’ll comment that they use calm breathing techniques before bedtime.”
Yoga at Pennfield The Pennfield School has included yoga in their nursery school and pre-K curriculum for the last four years. Yoga instructor Karen King teaches a class of 16 children an assortment of poses for half an hour. Just for fun, they bark while in the
(Photo by Jan Armor) Downward Facing Dog position, hiss while in Cobra, and meow in the Cat Pose. Nursery and pre-K school teachers like Karen Lambert and Judy Hall say they also love the structure that the yoga class provides. So, the next time you ask your child, “How was school?” you might hear about a new yoga pose they’ve learned that day. For more information about yoga classes for children, call Lynda West, 286-5917.
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the stadium are turned off, and a bagpiper leads a memorial lap, lit only by the glow of the luminaria. According to those who have attended this ceremony, it can have a profound effect. Last year’s relay raised $125,000 with the help of 32 teams. But Seibert said, “We’re struggling this year. It’s been a tough year for so many people in the fundraising area. With the terrible tragedies connected with Hurricane Sandy in New York and New Jersey, the blizzard damages from February, and the horrible events in Boston, people have been so giving that there just isn’t enough to go around. I’m afraid that we will not reach our goal this year without some more help. If folks have a strong feeling to help, they can form a team and raise funds without having to stay overnight or even walk, if physical limitations or time constraints prevent that.” The 22 teams that have signed up are hard at work, planning an interesting and entertaining event for both the participants and spectators. The theme for this year’s relay is “Carnival Against Cancer.” A carnival-style midway will feature a “Bouncy House” for children, balloon animals, face-painting, cotton candy and popcorn stands. Games
of skill such as knocking down bottles with a baseball, bean-bag toss, rubber duck races and others will be offered at this family friendly event. Entertaining laps such as the Circus Lap, Polka Lap, Dance Lap, Backwards Lap (in which everyone walks their lap backwards), and more are planned throughout the event. The highly humorous Ms. Relay Lap is scheduled for 10 p,m. This lap is one of the highlights of the relay and requires that a male team member from each team dress in women’s clothing and wearing either heels or flats- take a lap of the track, carrying a purse into which spectators are asked to place donations. Whoever collects the most contributions, answers the judge’s questions properly, and performs well in the grace competition, wins the coveted Ms. Relay sash, crown and scepter. The evening’s entertainment will begin at 5 p.m. with a performance by the Tiverton High School Jazz Band. At 6 p.m., Tony Lepore, Rhode Island’s Dancing Cop, will perform during a lap on the track, and at 7:30 p.m. the U.S. Navy Band will give a concert on the field. A DJ will provide music for the walkers and runners and for the special laps.
Lacrosse Award Freshman attack player Caitlin “KK” Villareal of Portsmouth received a Northeast-10 Conference award to end her 2013 season on the Saint Anselm College women’s lacrosse team. Villareal was named to the 2013 Northeast-10 All-Conference Second Team and the Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team after starting all 17 games and tallying 44 points (37 goals and 7 assists). During the season, she also captured two Northeast-10 “Rookie of the Week” honors and placed on the Commissioner’s Honor Roll for her academic excellence. Villareal graduated from Portsmouth Abbey School and played for the Team Real Lacrosse Club. She is a coach and mentor for high school and elementary school athletes who play with Team Real during the summer.
The Newport Rugby Football Club is hosting the 44th annual New England Rugby Football Tournament at Fort Adams State Park on May 11 and 12. This year marks the 27th time the tournament has been held in Newport. This year, there will be more than 40 teams in four club divisions competing all weekend. The free event is open to the public. Games start at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning and will run till 6 p.m. Competition resumes on Sunday with the finals starting at 9 a.m. and running till 4 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to help Newport Rugby with run portrugby@gmail.com. For additional information, visit newportrugby.com.
Live Music Vinyasa Class Join a 90-minute yoga class featuring vocalist Bryna Rene Haynes and an accompanist drummer, Jason Stotz; followed by a short session of call-and-response dance movements. Champagne and sparkling water reception after the class. May 17, 5:30 p.m., $20. Register by calling 401-374-2553 or online at thamesstreetyoga.com.
Sunset League The George Connelly Sunset League is the oldest continuous amateur baseball league in the United States. Spectators are welcome, games are free at Cardines field. Upcoming games: Friday, May 10 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 at noon & 3 p.m. Monday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. Team Standings Wins Town Dock 1 Newport 1 RR Construction 1 Brothers Oven 0 Mudville 0 RR Legion 0 Westcott Properties 0
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Celebrating Older Americans By Florence Archambault Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? I didn’t until this week. It has been celebrated every year since 1963 to recognize the contributions of seniors to our nation’s history, culture and traditions. Every year a theme is chosen. This year, it’s “Unleash the Power of Age.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Rhode Island has 152,000 citizens who are 65 and older, so it would seem that we have a great deal of power, economically and politically. We should use that capability and unleash that power. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the program, organizations all over the country are sponsoring events to honor our seniors and recognize them as productive, active and influential members of society. All Americans benefit from having older Americans in their lives sharing their talents, wisdom, and life experiences with their family, friends, and communities. If you are an older American, stay positive and active. It’s never too late to start. And, if you are too young to be an older American, take time this month to recognize and honor one. As part of the celebration, the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Portsmouth Senior Center will be hosting an Ask-A-Lawyer session on Tuesday, May 14 from 1-3
p.m. Attorney Joseph P. Casale will give a brief presentation followed by a question and answer period with a focus on elder law. If you can’t attend this program, the Edward King House Senior Center will present a similar program called “Looking Out for Number 1: Aging and Your Future” on Thursday, May 30 at 1 p.m. Lillian Magee Lloyd, an elder law attorney, Kimberley Dunn, a hospice and homecare professional, and a representative from the financial planning field will be on hand for a brief presentation. A question and answer session will follow. This session requires pre-registration, and refreshments will be served. The Portsmouth Senior Center holds its May Dinner Dance on Saturday, May 18. The menu includes barbecued chicken. Music will be provided by the Meadow Larks with dancing following a 6 p.m. dinner. Deadline for tickets ($15) is Friday, May 10. It’s time for spring luncheons. Middletown Senior Center will hold theirs on Wednesday, May 29 at 1 p.m. at the center. The menu includes homemade clam chowder, four clamcakes, grilled hot dogs, and strawberry shortcake with a choice of soda for $11. Also at Middletown, the Audubon Society of Rhode Island will present a program about “Common Backyard Birds” presented by Kim Calcagno on Friday, May 24 at
1:30 p.m. The next time you see a bird at your feeder, you will be able to call it by its name. The Edward King House’s Annual Spring Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday, June 4 at noon at the Atlantic Beach Club in Middletown. Entertainment will be by the Elderly Brothers, playing the old classics. The cost is $20 with a choice of chicken, fish, or pasta primavera. Friends are welcome, but you must sign up by May 31. Also at the King House, “Home Instead Senior Care” will host “Nutrition & Arthritis” on Wednesday, May 22 at 11 a.m. An overview of nutrition and specific foods that may help or hurt your arthritis symptoms will be presented. Bring your friends. Elevator repairs at the Edward King House are scheduled to begin in June, requiring the center to be closed for a while. As the date comes closer, the center will keep you posted. Regular activities and classes at all the centers are in full force, so get on down to your favorite one now that the weather is better. Florence Archambault, of Newport, is 83 years young and well-known for her community volunteerism and teaching, and writing family history. She has published two Newport books and has contributed to Newport this Week since 1976.
Cabaret and Comedy to Support Elder Services Child & Family and the Newport Playhouse are kicking off Memorial Day weekend early with a benefit for Child & Family’s Elder Services Program. The benefit, which will be held on May 23, at 6 p.m. at the Newport Playhouse, will begin with a buffet dinner and a performance of “Spreading It Around.” The evening will also feature a fun-filled cabaret and a raffle with exciting prizes. The play, “Spreading It Around” written by Londos D’Arrigo, is a light-hearted comedy about a wealthy widow in a retirement community who is tired of handing out money to her unappreciative children. She decides to start the S.I.N. (Spending It Now) Foundation to give to those truly in need. This terrifies her greedy son and
his shopaholic wife. Fearing they will lose their inheritance, they devise a plan to have her committed. Mama, however, will have none of that!
Tickets are $60 per person and can be purchased by calling 8484100 or in person at Child & Family Community Center, 31 John Clarke Rd., Middletown. Tickets to the event are only available in advance. Child & Family’s Elder Services provides a comprehensive program focusing on assisting elders
to maintain an independent lifestyle in the privacy and safety of their own homes. Their certified nursing assistants and homemakers, overseen by an experienced Nurse Supervisor, can assist with: light housekeeping, shopping, personal care, meal preparation and errands. In addition, elder care specialists can also help clients with: n Home care services n Respite care n Adult day services n Dealing with depression or neglect n Home delivered meals n Crime victim support n Housing advice For more information about Child & Family Elder Care services call 401-848-4185.
TO GO: Middletown Senior Center 650 Green End Ave., 849-8823 55+ $10 per year Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Portsmouth Senior Center 110 Bristol Ferry Rd., 683-4106 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 55+ $10 per year Newport’s Edward King House Senior Center 35 King St. 846-7426 50+ $25 per year Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4p.m. Jamestown Senior Center 6 West St., 423-2658
Alzheimer’s Support Group The Visiting Nurse Service sponsors an Alzheimer’s caregiver monthly support group on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the VNS office, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. The support group facilitators have been trained by the Alzheimer’s Association-Rhode Island chapter. The purpose of the meetings is to provide education, care giving tips and support to those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Included in the discussions are topics such as education about the disease, learning care giving techniques, understanding what the patient is experiencing, avoiding caregiver burnout, and long-term legal and financial planning issues. Upcoming meetings are Thursday, May 9 and Thursday, June 13. Since 1950, Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties has provided community services that promote optimal health and quality of life for individuals and families. To attend, call Sue Dugan at VNS at 682-2100 x1635, or email her at sdugan@vnsri.org.
Catherine A. Atwood, 84, of Middletown, passed away peacefully May 2, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center Providence, RI. Donations in her memory may be made to Calvary United Methodist Church, 200 Turner Rd., Middletown, RI 02842. Donald C. Daly, Jr., 64, passed away on April 30, 2013 in Wilmington, N.C. He was husband of Kim Fields and the son of the late Donald and Eleanor (Dolan) Daly. He leaves behind a sister Margaret Daly Barker of Jacksonville Beach, Fla., a brother Albert Daly of Colorado and Fla., and two nieces Kimberley Collins and Kate Barker. He worked for Electric Boat at Quonset for 30 years. He was an avid sailor on S-Boats and J-24s on Narragansett Bay before moving to North Carolina in 2008. A memorial service will be held on Jamestown in mid-July. Thomas P. Longo, Jr., 70, of Portsmouth, passed away April 30, 2013 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center Providence, RI. Donations in his memory may be made to Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, 50 Maude St., Providence, RI 02903. Catherine “Kathleen” (Lyons) McHugh, 91, of Portsmouth, passed away May 2, 2013 at Aquidneck Place, Portsmouth, RI. She was the wife of the late Harold Francis McHugh. Donations in her memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman St., Suite 306, Providence, RI 02906. Donald Paul Sullivan, 82, of Newport, passed away on April 30, 2013 at Golden Crest Nursing Home, North Providence, RI. Donations in his memory may be made to the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, P.O. Box 690, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Patrick J. Ward, 47, of Newport, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2013. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 10 at 4 p.m. with a funeral service to follow at 5:30 p.m. in the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home. Michelle Agnes Williams, 47, formerly of Newport and California, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on May 1, 2013. Donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.
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A Police Parade of Pride and Honor
The 30th National Police Parade was held this past Sunday to honor the memories of the police professionals who lost their lives in the line of duty from across southern New England.
The Mounted Patrol of the Providence Police Department provided part of the escort the Department accorded to the family of Sergeant Maxwell Dorley, who was killed in the line of duty in April, 2012.
Photos by Jack Kelly
The Big Nazzo Puppets entertained spectators along the parade route.
A delegation of Royal Canadian Mounted Police from Quebec, marched in the parade to honor their American brothers and sisters.
Police Unity Riders, from various RI police departments, ride to raise money for the families of fallen police officers.