Newort This Week - February 2, 2012

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STARBASE EnterpriseTeaching middle school students science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on experiments, the Department of Defense sponsors a program called STARBASE-Atlantis at the Naval War College in Newport. Using call-signs to address each other, Instructional Systems Specialist Lori “Challenger” Henault asks Thompson Middle School fifth grader Arthur Williams (code-name “Young J”) to predict what will happen to two balloons when air is blown into the gap separating them. The physics activity is an example of Bernoulli’s principle, and is one of the many experiments Thompson students conduct during their time at STARBASE. (Photo by Meg O’Neil)

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Program Seeks to Awaken Interest in Technology

Propelling air between two soda cans, fifth grader Cynthia “Kit Kat” Rodrigues, discovers

that moving air exerts less pressure, which will cause the

cans to roll towards each other.

Exploring air pressure through the use of forced air and a lightweight ball, Thompson

student Dencil “Earth Holder” Budde discovers the physics behind Bernoulli’s principle, thanks to Program Director

Patrick Rossoni.

By Tom ShevlinThe organizers of the upcoming

America’s Cup World Series Regatta slated for June said on Friday that more than 1,500 room nights have been booked in advance of the event, and more are expected to be researched by sponsors in the com-ing weeks.

According to Stephanie Martin, of the America’s Cup Event Authority, rooms have already been booked in both Newport and Middletown, and an RFP process is poised to get underway for everything from ca-terers to transportation providers and florists.

“We are renting private homes as well,” Martin said in an e-mail. “Plus our partners (sponsors and teams) have made and are making their own arrangements over the com-ing weeks.”

Previously, the Rhode Island Eco-

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Envision a Rail Trail

By Tom ShevlinThe Newport Secondary Rail Line

slices through the city with ease. From the historic Point to the

base of the Mount Hope Bridge and through the pastures of the exclu-sive Carnegie Abbey Club, the line traces a narrow 14-mile path along the west side of Aquidneck Island on its way to the northern edge of Portsmouth.

The line is a relic of the past for most; a key – if elusive – piece of the island’s future to others.

On a recent blustery Saturday, a small group of public officials and cycling enthusiasts climbed aboard the parlor car of the Old Colony & Newport Railway and set out for what the volunteer organization calls its “long ride.”

Warmed by a cast iron pot belly stove, the 15 or so passengers chat-ted, took in the view, and dreamed about the possibility of one day seeing bicyclists pedaling the route. Among those riding the rails on this day were Evan Smith, CEO of the Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Art Weber, Middletown Town Council president; Portsmouth Town Plan-ner Gary Crosby; and Newport Hos-pital’s Bart Grimes.

The outing was organized by Bike Newport founder Bari George, who

By Meg O’NeilIt’s Friday afternoon in a class-

room at the Naval War College, where students are busy at work coordinating a rescue of an in-jured cyclist who has gone off course somewhere in Hawaii.

One after another, hands shoot in the air, as students plot the best route to get to the helpless biker.

It’s a sophisticated set-up, and a challenging task, especially when you consider that these students are much too young to be in the military and still years away from driving age.

This is, Keyla Hernandez’s fifth grade class from Thompson Mid-dle School.

Participating in the Depart-ment of Defense’s STARBASE-At-lantis program, the entire fifth grade from TMS will spend a week’s worth of class-time learn-ing key aspects of Science, Tech-nology, Engineering, and Math-ematics -- commonly known as a STEM program.

Started in 1993, the STARBASE Program has since spread to 76 military bases around the coun-try, with the Newport STARBASE Branch arriving in 2004. The only program of its kind in Rhode Is-land, the STEM program has been making strides not only in New-port’s public schools, but also in fifth grade classes from Middle-town public schools, St. Michael’s Country Day, the Cluny School, and others around the state.

Serving roughly 609,380 stu-dents nationwide since its incep-tion, STARBASE allows students to experience a hands-on approach to STEM classes not typically used in the classroom environment.

According to Naval Station Newport’s STARBASE Director Patrick Rossoni, the mission of the program is simple: introduce students to a STEM program that raises their interest in those sub-jects for years to come.

Thompson Middle School Principal Jaime Crowley says the STARBASE program has been a hit with his students.

“The kids love it,” he said. “What I love is how they are engaged. One of the most commonly used words in the program is ‘think.’ I counted how often the instruc-tors and students used the word in a 20 minute period: 62 times. It’s one of the most important words in education, and in my opinion, it’s not used nearly enough, but at STARBASE, it’s used several times a minute.”

The use of the word ‘think’ at STARBASE is purposeful, Rossoni explained.

“This is science discovery,” he said. “It gets kids used to hypoth-esizing and predicting. It’s so im-portant that these they aren’t just learning out of a book. Here they are ‘doing.’”

On the day that NTW visited the STARBASE classroom, one stu-dent was overheard exclaiming,

“This is so interesting!”Once inside the classroom, stu-

dents abandon their real names to create their own “call-sign,” a moniker they’ll use for the dura-tion of the program.

Instructor Jo-Ann Morra goes by the call-sign “Discovery,” be-cause, as she likes to say, she helps students discover new things. Fellow instructor “Chal-lenger,” known to most as Lori Henault, adopted her call-sign

See STARBASE on page 2

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because she likes to challenge her students. As for Rossoni, he goes by “Big Dog” – because of his love for big dogs, and because, as he jokes, “I’m the boss.”

The students spend a week (25 hours) learning scientific concepts like Newton’s Laws and Bernoulli’s principle, and exploring nanotech-nology – high school level subjects presented at a middle-school lev-el. On the engineering side, they use CAD (computer-aided design) software to create space stations. Mathematically, students measure metrically, estimate, utilize geome-try, and analyze data to solve ques-tions. All this is done, most impor-tantly, according to Rossoni, using teamwork.

“It’s all about application,” Rosso-ni said. “One of the most common questions heard in a regular class-room is, ‘Why do we need to know this?’ Here at STARBASE, they don’t ask that. The learning is relevant.”

“We try to target fifth grade be-cause it’s the age when they’re most impressionable … it allows them to start thinking about what courses they want to take in high school,” Rossoni said.

Along with STARBASE instructors Henault and Morra, Rossoni says bringing the students out of their regular classrooms, and exposing them to engaging and lively les-sons, allows them to experience thinking in a different way, going outside the box of regular cogni-tive development.

“A lot of these kids don’t know what an engineer is,” Rossoni says. “The government is pushing to get kids into the science and en-gineering fields because we don’t’ have enough of our own citizens in those fields.”

According to a recent study by the National Science Board, the number of American 18-24 year-olds who receive degrees in sci-ence has fallen to 17th in the world, down from third place 30 years ago. Universities in Asian countries now produce eight times as many engineering degrees as those in the United States. Breaking it down further, just 5 percent of Americans graduate with engineering de-grees, compared to China’s 46 per-cent.

“Without our own citizens pur-suing these types of jobs, we’re go-ing to be in trouble in the years to come,” Rossoni said. “Or if we can get one student per class to take up math and science in high school and continue in college, then we’re doing something right. That’s one kid that wouldn’t have done it be-fore, because he or she didn’t know what an engineer was.”

By introducing students to the hands-on approach vital to STEM-classes, the STARBASE program hopes to see the number of Ameri-can students interested in those fields climb.

If the enthusiasm for learning by the TMS fifth grade class is any in-dication, STEM classes may be their new favorite subjects.

More than 100 community members gathered at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center for the Keeper of the Dream and Annual Meeting cele-bration on Thursday evening, Jan. 26.

President of the Board of Trustees Whitney C. Slade welcomed guests to the start of the Center’s 90th year, and Keith Stokes, executive director of the Rhode Is-land Economic Development Corporation, delivered the evening’s keynote address. Stokes challenged the audience to support the work of organizations like the King Center, whose strong educational and entre-preneurial programs strengthen the community.

Later in the evening, the Center honored Keep-ers of the Dream Emlen and Liz Drayton ; Corporate Keeper of the Dream the Atlantic Beach Club and Pa-vilion; and Volunteers of the Year Bob and Liz Mastin, as those who best exemplify the ideals of Dr. King and the mission of the Center. The honorees were lauded for their passion for equality and justice, promotion of the Center and its work in the community, and a com-mitment to creating opportunities for those needing advocates.

Each honoree received special recognition from United States Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin. Honorees were presented with personalized light-house awards created by Michael Richardson of An-chor Bend Glassworks.

Save the date for the MLKCC’s “Swing Into Spring”, March 29.

Bob and Liz Mastin, Volunteers of the Year.

Liz and Emlen Drayton, Keepers of the Dream recipients.

Elaine Holder, Vicki and Peter Kyriakides, Corporate Keepersof the Dream, Atlantic Beach Club. (Photos by Pat Blakeley)

MLK Center Presents

Ackeem Nelson (code-name “Mr. Anthony”) experiments with the

energy of water.

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Winter Festival Concert

As part of Newport’s annual Winter Festival 2012, the Seamen’s Church Institute will host a free Community Concert on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the New-port Marriott Hotel.

The Rhode Island Wind En-semble, under the direction of Dr. Robert Franzblau, will present “No Strings Attached,” a series of orches-tral selections for symphonic band, in the hotel Atrium. This will be their 8th performance for Seamen’s.

The Rhode Island Wind Ensemble is a group of more than 50 profes-sional and skilled amateur volun-teer musicians.

This Winter Community Concert has been made possible through the generous sponsorship provid-ed to Seamen’s by People’s Cred-it Union, with additional support from the Newport Marriott Hotel.

The concert is free and open to the public, although donations to benefit the work of Seamen’s Church Institute will be accepted and appreciated at the door.

Seamen’s Church Institute of Newport is a non-profit organiza-tion founded in 1919 as a place of solace, support, and assistance to “men and women of the sea” as well as individuals and families in need from the community.

Proceeds from the Aloha Café, offering an affordable and hearty breakfast and lunch menu, help to support the mission of Seamen’s.

For additional information, con-tact the Seamen’s Church Institute at 847-4260 or visit www.seamen-snewport.org.

Purchase a Winter Festival button and receive free admission or signifi-cant discounts to events. Partial pro-ceeds to benefit local charities.

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AMERICA’S CUP CONTINUED FROM PG. 1nomic Development Corporation had estimated that more than 5,000 room nights would be booked for the event.

“In terms of the hotel chains, our travel firm Travel Places has spoken to every chain about opportunities to house our staff, teams and spon-sors,” Martin added. “This is a com-petitive process and every chain has had the opportunity to bid for their room nights.”

As far as the planning process for the event is concerned, a host com-mittee, which was recently appoint-ed by Gov. Lincoln Chafee, held their first meeting last week, and is expected to work closely with the ACEA to ensure that the event is a success.

Said Martin, “Right now, we are focused on building out our plan-ning, media partnerships and local sponsorships and the next phase

that is coming is the building out of the venue, hiring of local services and other items.”

She continued: “Having just com-pleted our first three AC World Se-ries events in November, we’ve had the past month and a half to refine our plans for our 2012 events, which include Naples in April, Venice in May and Newport in June when the first season comes to a close and we crown our champion in Newport on July 1. The AC World Series has many moving pieces from venue to team preparation to boat ship-ping to local events, etc and all of the implementation is sequenced to unfold over the next six months. We’re working closely with the Lo-cal Organizing Committee headed by Brad Read as well with with the Rhode Island Economic Develop-ment Corporation and we’re very pleased on our planning progress.”

has rekindled the idea of creating a mixed-use corridor along the rail line that could accommodate cy-clists from Newport to Portsmouth.

It’s a concept that’s been visited before but with little success.

As Peter Martin, a former mem-ber of the city’s Planning Board and current state Representative re-flects on his website, StacyHouse.com, “When I retried (in 2000), I re-alized that one of the major prob-lems in Newport is the isolation which resulted with the construc-tion of the Newport Bridge in 1968, of the North End from the center of the city.”

When the state constructed the Pell Bridge interchange and Amer-ica’s Cup Avenue, it was done to connect one end of the island to the other. What it did was divide a community.

Being a self-proclaimed ‘old re-tired guy’ at the time, Martin start-ed a community survey regarding the feasibility of converting the Newport Secondary Track, particu-larly from the Depot to the Fourth Street Diner, into a shared rail cor-ridor and a bike path / pedestrian walkway.

He posted the information on his website, and the results are still there. And while they – and other studies conducted in ensuing years – have shown overwhelming sup-port for converting the rail line into a shared use corridor, as the city and state grapple with other, more pressing needs, the rail-bike path has been sidelined as a low priority project.

However, according to propo-nents, the need to encourage cy-cling as a means of improving health – especially among the city’s youth –is a high priority indeed.

“It’s definitely been discussed in the past,” says George. “But it just might be that the timing is really right, right now.” “Definitely eco-nomically, and also culturally. If you could imagine what it would be like if there was a place where our kids could just hop onto and ride their

bikes. It’s breathtaking, just the idea of it.”

George has a supporter in Dick Adams, the chairman of the Aquid-neck Island Planning Commission.

Describing the prospect of a shared-use corridor as a “great thing” for island residents and visi-tors alike, Adams applauded Bike Newport’s interest in the project.

“The ability to be able to bicy-cle from one end of the island to another would be just wonderful,” he said. “I think the other thing it would do of course is offer an alter-native to the heavy traffic problems that we have, particularly during large events.”

It could also be a lifesaver for some of Newport’s most at-risk populations.

As most any cyclist will attest, cy-cling from the North End of the city into downtown is best done by car. Those who bike or walk the roughly one mile from the Admiral Kalbfus rotary to the Gateway Center are doing so at great risk. Cars and bus-es dominate here; bicycles and pe-destrians are secondary.

“There’s not one place on this is-land, let alone in Newport, where families can ride together on a des-ignated bike path,” George said.

The problem is particularly pro-nounced in the North End, where major arteries and a lack of safe bike routes pose a real danger to recreational cyclists. Therein lies one of Bike Newport’s most daunt-ing challenges: If the city is going to build a culture of cycling, it needs infrastructure to sustain it.

Likewise, proponents say, if New-porters are going to build healthy lifestyles and foster a healthy envi-ronment, then cycling should be a key part of the equation.

To that end, the Newport Sec-ondary Line, which has naturally evolved into a transit route of sorts for those migrating by foot from North to South, might just be city’s best chance to encourage more families to leave their cars at home and take to their bikes.

Further, the construction of the new Pell Elementary School on Dexter Street in the city’s North End, would seem to strengthen the case for developing an intermodal path that would connect the two sides of the city.

According to George, getting families active and on bicycles could have a profound impact not just on the city’s recreational land-scape, but also on the health of the community at large.

“We have a lot of concern for our kids and their health and their well-being,” she said, adding “This is re-ally about getting our kids and our families out onto [a healthy] path.”

“The right of way exists,” AIPC Chairman Adams noted. “It has all sorts of complications, but it’s go-ing to pull together a lot of people. I think if we can pull together the political will and the general orga-nization skills to make it happen…It has potential that is just kind of staggering.”

For Martin, the shared corridor could also have a significant impact on the railroad.

“We need to keep the corridor alive,” he said. “Regardless of what mode of transportation we use it for, with the exception of cars, it’s got to be a corridor of transpor-tation that’s unlike others and al-lows people to come through the island.”

However, saving the line and converting it into a multi-use path is likely to come at a steep cost. Ac-cording to a 2002 study from the AIPC, it’s estimated that upgrading the line and engineering a full-is-land bikeway would cost upwards of $24 million to complete.

However, Adams sees promise in Bike Newport, which in just 12 months has demonstrated a knack for pushing projects from concept to completion.

“Here, you’ve got a group that really wants to push it, and that’s usually what’s required,” Adams said. “Otherwise it would just lan-guish as an idea.”

Police Department Celebrates Promotion

On Jan. 17, the Newport Po-lice Department celebrated the promotion of Detective Adam T. Conheeny to the position of Po-lice Sergeant.

Since being sworn in to the de-partment on Dec. 5, 1997, Con-heeny has served in the Uniform Patrol Division as a Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Taser Armorer and Instructor, has rid-den as part of the Bicycle Patrol Unit and has been a member of the Special Response Team.

He was assigned to the Crim-inal Investigation Division in 2009 and currently serves in the General Assignment Section as an Investigator and Municipal Court Prosecutor.

He has received 12 commen-dations, a Medal of Valor Award and the American Legion Award.

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— Federico Santi, Partner, The Drawing Room Antiques (During the winter months, The Drawing Room will not be offering

‘free appraisal day’ on Thurs.; but will offer free appraisals by appointment only. Just call 841-5060 to make an appointment.)

In Case You’ve ForgottenFeb. 4 - Channing Lecture Series,

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town Library, 1 and 5:30 p.m.Feb. 9 - Newport’s Historic Urban

Plan lecture, The Elms, 11 a.m.Feb. 9 - Museum of Yachitng Book

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phlet in an old trunk in our attic the other day. There are many photos of Newport. It is in pret-ty good condition. How old is it and what is it worth. — Carlton S.

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ing from the cover, dates from between 1895 and 1905. We ac-tually have a copy of it in our own library. Titled “Sixty-Five Glimpses of Newport from recent original photographs.” Published by John f. Murphy of Boston. This is a great 7” x 9.5” booklet showing a wide range of Newport views. The one I chose in this article shows the horse trough in Washington Square and the building in the background is a bank today. In excel-lent condition, your pamphlet is worth around $75.

‘Drive Out Hunger’ Campaign Carey Richmond & Viking teamed up with the Arbella Insurance Group

Charitable Foundation to help “Drive Out Hunger” in Newport. The cam-paign resulted in a $500 donation to the local Salvation Army. Hundreds of cans of soup were also donated to help with food pantry needs through-out the year.

The 56th Annual

St. Patrick’s Day ParadeIf you would like to

march or enter a float in the parade,

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Irish Step Dancing and Ceili

The Ladies’ Ancient Order of Hi-bernians of Newport will sponsor a Saint Brigid’s Mass and Ceili on Sat-urday Feb. 4. The Mass will be held at 5 p.m. at St. Augustin Church, and will be said in memory of the deceased members of the Ladies AOH. St. Brigid is the patron saint of this organization.

The Ceili, (pronounced kay-lee) will start at approximately 6 p.m., at Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave. A Ceili is a traditional Gaelic social gathering that features Gaelic folk music and traditional Gaelic danc-ing.

The Ceili will begin with a per-formance of Irish Step Dancing by students of the Nevin Academy of Irish Dance. At the conclusion of the performance, Mary and Donal Lehane, will give lessons in tradi-tional Irish dancing accompanied by live music. The dances are live-ly and easy to learn. According to past participants, the Lehanes can teach anyone, from ages 5 to 95, to dance and enjoy themselves. This is a wonderful family event and les-son in Irish heritage and history. Admission is $10 at the door.

Meet the Author Event Rescheduled

The talk by Middletown’s Po-lice Chief, Anthony M. Pesare, was postponed due to snow. His talk has been rescheduled for Thurs-day, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. at the Middle-town Public Library. He will discuss his newly released book, “They Al-ways Win - Inspired by a True Sto-ry.” The novel tells how a Rhode Island detective uses his extensive childhood contacts within the or-ganized crime community for the cause of justice, only to realize that the line between the law and crime is often blurred. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served. Program is free. No registra-tion required.

For additional information, visit middletownpubliclibrary.org or call the library at 846-1573.

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ACHIEVEMENTSTrevor Brice, a graduate of St.

Michael’s, Portsmouth Abbey and Providence College, was placed on the Dean’s List at Suffolk Law School, Boston where he is pursu-ing a joint degree in law and busi-ness, JD/MBA.

For more information on this program please contact JoAnne Hanrahan by phone or email:

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June 28-July 24 for Spanish students. STEP (Student Travel and Exchange Program) has 25 teens(ages 14-18) from

Bilbao, Spain looking to experience life in Rhode Island and practice their English speaking skills. Students attend 5 full

day excursions during their home-stay.

All Saints Win Lego Robotics Competition

Rogers Williams University host-ed its 11th annual Lego Robotics Competition last month with over 500 elementary and middle school students traveling from all across Rhode Island and nearby Massa-chusetts. Teams had five months to construct and control a Lego robot. During the competition the partici-pants had to perform a specific ac-tivity by programming a comput-er chip inside the robot. The local Middletown team, the Mindstorms Mayhem from All Saints Academy, walked away with first place hon-ors. Each member of the team was given $5,000 per year for four years in scholarship money to RWU.

Readers WelcomeReaders from the community are

being asked to select a favorite Af-rican-American woman author and to read a selection from the work. In keeping with the 2012 Black His-tory Month theme of, “Black Wom-en in American History and Culture” the Newport Public Library will host an African American Read-In on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.

Among the community leaders who will read are Victoria Johnson, former principal of Rogers High School, Veronica Mays, columnist for the Newport Daily News, Ruth Thumbtzen, on the faculty at Salve Regina University, and members of the Dunbar Club (now Dunbar Mis-sion), of Newport Community Bap-tist Church.

Anyone who would like to partic-ipate should contact Pat LaRose at the library, 847-8720 ext. 103.

This will mark the twenty-third national African American Read-In. The program is free and open to all.

Black History Art Exhibit

In a salute to Black History Month an exhibit of portrait drawings by Estella Williams will be on display at the Newport Public Library lob-by Feb. 6 -13. Dr. Carter G. Wood-son, “Father of Black History,” Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman and Booker T. Washington are among the his-torical figures and civil rights activ-ists portrayed.

Little League Spring Sign-Ups

Newport Little League will hold Spring Sign-Ups on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Mar-tin Recreation Center (The “Hut”). A used qquipment drive will also be held during the same time. The League is looking for donations of used equipment in good and play-able condition, including: gloves, bats, gray baseball pants, cleats, and training equipment.

For more information visit www.NewportLittleLeague.com.

Bank PromotionsKevin M. McCarthy, President &

CEO at NewportFed, announced the promotion of Linda Hall to Vice President of Compliance & Security. Hall is a volunteer in the food pan-try at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and a member of the RI Fraud Investigators Asso-ciation.

Jordan Brown, a 12-year veter-an with NewportFed, was recently promoted to Branch Manager of the Stonington Branch.

“Fakes & Forgeries” Opening

Spring Bull Gallery’s 19th Annual Fakes & Forgeries will open on Sat-urday, Feb. 5. Artists are invited to submit serious “copies” or tongue-in-cheek humorous interpretation of master works. Guest judge will select the “Best in Show” and sev-eral “Honorable Mentions” awards from the works submitted. The win-ners will be announced during the opening reception. Gallery visitors will also be asked to vote for the “People’s Choice Award” through-out the month. The show runs until Feb. 29.

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General Assembly HighlightsFor more information visit http://www.rilin.state.ri.us/News/

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. J. Russell Jackson

(D-Dist. 73, Middletown, Newport); Rep. Deborah Ruggiero (D-Dist. 74, Jamestown, Middletown) Rep. Peter F. Martin (D-Dist. 75, Newport), Rep. Daniel Patrick Reilly (D-Dist. 72, Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth)

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During the period from Monday, Jan. 23 to Sunday, Jan. 29, the New-port Fire Department responded to a total of 94 calls. Of those, 68 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 48 patients being transported to the hospital. 13 patients refused aid. 2 patients were treated on the scene, transport to hospital not needed and 5 patients left scene or cancelled on scene.

The breakdown on the fire appa-ratus used for the 94 responses is as follows:• Station 1 - Headquarters had 52 calls within its district.• Station 2 - Old Fort Road had 16 calls within its district.• Station 5 - Touro Street had 23 calls within its district.• Engine 5 at Station 5 was utilized for 34 response calls.

Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include:

1 - Chimney fire 2 - Calls to assist Newport Police 3 – Fire Alarm (malfunction)11 – Fire Alarms (unintentional)

In the category of fire preven-tion; the department performed 6 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 7 life safety inspections and provided 3 fire system plan reviews.

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During the period from Monday, Jan. 23 to Monday, Jan. 30, the Newport Police Department responded to 573 calls. Of those, 140 were motor vehicle related; there were 117 motor vehicle violations issued and 23 accidents.

The police also responded to 7 incidents of vandalism, 12 noise complaints, 12 animal com-plaints, and 15 home/business alarm calls.

Police conducted 13 school secu-rity checks (6- Triplett, 5-Rogers High School, 1-Coggeshall, and 1-Cranston-Calvert) and taught 3 DARE classes.

They transported 5 prisoners, provided 2 funeral escort, and re-sponded to 3 suicide calls. Seven instances of assisting other agen-cies and 12 instances of assisting other police departments were recorded, 20 private tows were also recorded (7 from Park Holm).

In addition, 27 arrests were made for the following violations:n Three arrests were made for simple assault.n Three arrests were made for felony assault.n Three arrests were made for outstanding warrants.n Two arrests were made for driving with a revoked or sus-pended license.n Two arrests were made for larceny.n Two arrests were made for DUI.n Two arrests were made for possession of open alcohol containers.n Two arrests were made for manufacturing, possession, with intent to deliver narcotics.n One arrest was made for underage drinking.n One arrest was made for possession of marijuana.n One arrest was made for noise violation.n One arrest was made for vandalism. n One arrest was made for being a fugitive from justice. n One arrest was made for an animal violation. n One arrest was made for an obscene phone call.n One arrest was made for failure to pay cab fare.

n Redistricting approvedThe Senate and House judiciary committees each gave their ap-proval to new boundaries for the state’s congressional and state legislative districts that reflect population shifts detected by the 2010 census.

n Statewide policy prohibiting texting in schoolLegislation has been introduced in both the House of Representa-tives and the Senate that calls on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to es-tablish a statewide policy restrict-ing students from texting during school hours.

n Recommends passage of ‘good time bill’The Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended passage of the “good time bill,” which would prevent anyone serving one or multiple sentences for certain vi-olent crimes from being eligible to earn time off for good behav-ior. Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski (D-Dist. 37, South Kingstown , New Shoreham) introduced the bill on behalf of Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin.

nBill deals with teacher layoffsThe House Committee on La-

bor this week heard testimony to amend the situations under which a school board could lay off teachers. The bill specifies that a school board may suspend teachers as a result of a decrease in pupil population, program re-duction or elimination, or budget reduction, provided that any lay-offs are based on seniority.

n Bill would remove roadblock for unemployedLegislation has been introduced to protect unemployed Rhode Is-landers from a provision of state law that can prevent them from renewing their driver’s licenses or registrations if they fall behind on income taxes. The bill would al-low a driver whom the Division of Taxation seeks to block from renewal to receive it as long as he or she provides proof of invol-untary unemployment and evi-dence that he or she is seeking employment.

n Legislative leaders talk busi-nessHouse Speaker Gordon D. Fox and President of the Senate M. Te-resa Paiva Weed both addressed Rhode Island ’s business commu-nity at two separate events, the Greater Providence Chamber of

Commerce Legislative Luncheon and the Small Business Associa-tion’s Economic Summit.

nA stand against racial profilingIf enacted, the legislation would require police to meet a basic standard of reasonable suspicion before conducting searches on juveniles and others, while con-tinuing detailed traffic stop data collection on highway searches. It would also mandate the state Department of Transportation to review annual reports for at least four years after the completion of the data collection period.

n Mandatory full-day kinder-garten Several representatives are look-ing to enact legislation that would make full-day kindergar-ten mandatory, with a school day consisting of at least five-and-one-half hours of actual work.

n Teachers’ ‘right to work’ billA “right to work” bill has been in-troduced that would make union membership and dues optional for Rhode Island ’s teachers. The bill would put the issue before voters as a non-binding referen-dum question on the November election ballot.

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To the Editor;Senate President Teresa Paiva-

Weed’s bill to repeal the tax on sce-nic and sightseeing transportation is a good idea. For those of you not familiar with this tax, last July the General Assembly crafted a new tax on all sorts of goods and servic-es including anything defined as “scenic and sightseeing transporta-tion services.” Companies that pro-mote, organize, package and sell tours that take place in RI are now required to charge sales tax. And just about any type of small busi-ness attraction involved in “sight-seeing transportation” whether its boat cruises, bus or van tours, train rides etc., are now required to col-lect sales tax on their ticket sales. This tax is extremely shortsighted. As one member of our industry said shortly before it went into ef-fect, “This tax will be like stepping on a dollar to pick up a dime.”

First, why would the state want to do anything to hinder the busi-ness of companies and local at-tractions that showcase, promote, organize and help bring thou-sands of individuals and corpo-rate groups to our state? The more

people come to see our state and experience our area’s unique at-tractions, the better. It’s good for the hospitality industry, local busi-nesses, residents and the state

Outside of Vermont, no other New England state charges sales tax for attractions or to companies that organize and package tours. The city of Boston has a special tax for certain attractions earmarked to fund its Convention Center; the rest of Massachusetts does not. Even Manhattan does not. Boat cruise or bus tour on the Cape or Big Apple? No tax!

Secondly, some in the legisla-ture believe that the new tax is just a “tax on out of state tourists”, which won’t affect most Rhode Islanders. I can tell you first hand from my business that many “tourists” on any given day are from Rhode Is-land. They’re from Warwick, West-erly and Providence. They come to Newport to sail on Narragan-sett Bay, tour a historic property, dine or just relax. Taxing “sightsee-ing transportation”, including boat cruises and all sorts of sailing activ-ities means it will be more expen-sive for everyone, residents and

visitors alike, to come experience Narragansett Bay. Is that what the “Ocean State”, the “sailing capital of the world” should really be do-ing? Taking Narragansett Bay, our state’s crown jewel which draws many people and groups here and make it more expensive for every-one? Do we want to showcase our state and keep sightseeing pric-es competitive with neighboring states in the hope that more peo-ple will come here and visit again or make it more expensive? Do we want more people visiting the Ocean State or less?

Rhode Island is a great place to live and work, but is not always an easy place to run a business. Let’s hope that our leaders can show that tourism and all of its attrac-tions are important, that “small business is the backbone of Rhode Island” and that we’re open for business. Let’s not step on a dollar to pick up a dime. Let’s get this tax repealed.

John Hirschler Sightsailing Inc.

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On Tuesday, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee gave his second State of the State speech. In it, he pledged to make 2012 “The Year of the City and Town” by allocating more money for local municipalities and school districts in his proposed budget through a variety of tax increases at the state level.

Included in the plan is a hike in the meals and beverage tax, a provi-sion allowing tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge, and higher fees for such services as dog grooming, licenses, and cigarettes.

By giving cities and towns the bulk of the anticipated $87 million in additional revenue the state takes in, Chafee reasoned that property taxes would be more likely to remain in check.

The hallmark of the plan is to send $11 million more in local school aid to cities and towns paid for by an increase in the meals and bever-age tax.

However, under Chafee’s plan, Newport, Middletown, and Ports-mouth – whose restaurant industry already contributes significantly to the state’s meals tax – wouldn’t receive any of that money.

The reason? Declining school populations. While we applaud the governor’s commitment to ensuring that

Rhode Island’s schools are well funded (and doubt its prospects in the General Assembly), the proposal should nevertheless underscore the need for Aquidneck Island to take real steps to guard against the ongo-ing fallout from state’s economic realities.

In Portsmouth this week, councilors began to do just that, voting to move ahead with an audit on the town’s fire department staffing levels. They also moved toward hiring civilian employees for their dispatch-ing services.

Newporters are no strangers to efforts aimed at reining in spending on public safety, and it would be surprising if the subject doesn’t come up again during this year’s upcoming budget process.

At this point, we’re not sure what label to slap on 2012 for Aquidneck Island. Perhaps it should be “The Year of Shared Services.” Or maybe, “The Year of Business Friendliness.”

What is clear is that after more than 10 years of slogging through a post-9/11 economy, the collapse of the housing bubble and ensuing great recession, fundamental changes to how government functions are needed.

Given our declining population, it is surprising that we’re not hearing more talk of regionalization. Where services can safely be combined for a savings, they should be.

So too should it be a priority to make Newport and its surrounding communities magnets for sustainable, innovative businesses.

Recently, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center released the findings of its annual economic impact report, which showed that NUWC ac-counted for over $1.1 billion in economic activity, including over $500 million in government contracts awarded to private firms – the bulk of which, $323 million, went to Rhode Island-based firms.

Maybe 2012 can be the year when our elected officials from across the island come together to develop a strategy to work together to im-prove municipal services and encourage other high-tech and profes-sional-grade employers to locate to the island.

If you don’t think there’s a sense of urgency, consider this, also from Chafee’s speech:

Under the latest tally, Rhode Island’s unemployment rate was mea-sured at 10.8 percent. Connecticut, meanwhile, had an 8.2 percent un-employment rate, followed by Maine at 7 percent. Massachusetts at 6.8 percent, and New Hampshire and Vermont each at 5.1 percent.

So as to not glaze over their significance, Chafee repeated those numbers.

Perhaps we should too. If Newport, and Aquidneck Island, are to survive as a community that

attracts and retains families, supports a vibrant middle class, and lives up to its global reputation, then we need to take a sober look at how we can make Aquidneck Island a true year-round economic engine too big to be upended by our provincial pride.

Liza Baldwin: A Morality TaleLast month, Liza Carter Baldwin

was sentenced to 30 years with eight to serve ($7. 2 million to pay back).

It was reported that, “While some of the victims were wealthy, many of them were middle-class individuals who she befriended and tricked into entrusting her with their life savings. Some of the victims even took out loans or second mortgages to invest with her. They were all promised that , at worst, they could only lose ten percent. Many of these victims shared with Baldwin the fact that they were taking out loans or en-trusting her with their entire nest egg.” How do you take someone’s life savings and buy a large sailing yacht to sail in the Bermuda Race or have huge champagne parties with a private chef while docked

in St Barth’s for the winter? I re-member the time I went shopping with my mother at Job Lot. At check out, there were some pen-cils in a bin for 19 cents and one of them ended up in my pocket. When we got back to her truck, I pulled it out and said, “Oh, one of these pencils ended up with me,” and she said, “Take it back to the cashier, that’s stealing!” I said, “Mom. It’s a pencil, it’s 19 cents, I don’t think they’re going to miss it,” to which she replied,” I don’t care what it is, take it back...NOW!” How do you take a trusting “friend of a friend’s” life savings, or the janitor in your building’s life sav-ings, and just “blow it” on a your decadent lifestyle? Eight years in the A.C.I., wow!

Everyone keeps saying it was “greed, greed, greed,” so I guess I

should look it up. GREED: Noun: Intense and selfish desire for something, esp. wealth, power or food. Combine that with stealing, and you’ve got a very dangerous and sad situation. Everyone, ex-cept Liza, is innocent here, from her daughter, to her family, to all her friends and victims whose trust has been severely violated. It’s a morality tale folks. Sorry Liza, that’s what happens when you start messin’ with the Ten Com-mandments! I feel so badly for everyone who’s been affected by this lousy, creepy experience, me included, but it has made me real-ize another thing about Newport, GOODNESS CONNECTS US ALL!

Michael WalshNewport


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4 Barclay St. Jason Barrett & Monica Kantner Karen Delponte $4,525,000 24 Old Beach Rd. Rosamond Field Camille, Catherine & Betrand Dumont $625,000 12 Homer St. Jorge Carreira Anderson Reggio $255,000125 Van Zandt Ave. Tera Chang Yank and Kong LLC $90,000

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9 Jean St. Federal Home Loan Mort. Corp. John & Basha Wynne $185,000

166 Carnegie James & Ann Orr William & Sinesia Karol $5,200,000 Heights Dr. 95 Dorothy Ave. Warren Pennington Kristen Richter $220,000341 Riverside St. Peter Letendre Trustee Peter Raposa $200,000

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By Tom ShevlinIn what has become somewhat

of a tradition, Newport’s General Assembly delegation joined City Councilors on Saturday to share notes on the issues most affect-ing the city, as well as possible so-lutions.Mayor Stephen C. Waluk began the discussion by thanking state Sens. M. Teresa Paiva-Weed, Louis P. DiPalma, and Reps. Peter Martin and J. Russell Jackson for taking the time to meet with the council.

Sen. Paiva-Weed prefaced her remarks by noting that Newport’s delegation works very well togeth-er.

Topping the list of issues was the recent request by the council to place a statewide referendum on the ballot asking voters to au-thorize the expansion of Newport Grand into a full-scale casino. Wa-luk broached the topic, inquiring as to the next steps in the process.

Jackson said, he expects to have a resolution drafted and sponsored in the House along with Rep. Mar-tin in the coming days.

However, several details still

need to be worked out, chief among them, securing for Newport a greater share of state gaming rev-enue derived from the former jai-alai fronton.

According to Waluk, with an ex-panded facility and the likelihood of extended hours, the city should receive a bigger share of tax rev-enue, which currently amounts to about $500,000 per year.

Councilwoman Kathryn E. Leon-ard inquired whether there were any plans for Newport Grand to ex-pand beyond its current footprint if it secures approval to install ta-ble games, and additionally, what would happen if the current own-ers sell to a larger casino operator.

“This is all so new, we haven’t gotten there yet,” said Paiva-Weed.

Waluk, however, noted that the city’s zoning ordinances would govern any future expansion plans.

Other topics discussed included an update by Sen. DiPalma on sev-eral transportation-related proj-ects, most notably the Pell Bridge reconfiguration proposal and the Broadway Streetscape Improve-ment plan.

“The money is there,” DiPalma

said of the Pell Bridge project. Also set aside, he said, was funding for long-awaited improvements to the Lower Broadway corridor.

While no date was given for when work might begin to realign the Pell Bridge offramps, the Broad-way project is tentatively being eyed for a groundbreaking in the Spring of 2013.

Also briefly touched on were the city’s ongoing negotiations with the Navy to transfer responsibility for municipal services at the Fort Adams housing complex to the city; a proposal by the state to pur-sue legislation allowing for multi-year arbitration decisions on union contracts; and developing shared municipal services arrangements on the island.

Waluk said that Newport has been, and remains, eager to em-brace shared services with Middle-town and Portsmouth, but that the city “needs a dance partner.”

Councilor Henry F. Winthrop added that the city has had a hard enough time combining services between City Hall and the School Department.

Checking on the State of the City

Local Schools Lose Under Chafee Tax PlanReflecting on the hard fiscal

times that have plagued Rhode Island in the past few years, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee seemed to of-fer a glint of hope for state ed-ucators during his second State of the State speech on Tuesday, promising to infuse local dis-tricts with nearly $40 million in additional state aid.

However, the plan, which re-lies on a 2 percent hike in the meals and beverage tax, was met with hesitation from local policymakers. And for good rea-son. While other communities such as Lincoln, East Greenwich and Barrington would receive double-digit increases to their state education aid, the proposal could actually come at a cost for Aquidneck Island.

According to the R.I. Depart-ment of Education, under the plan, each of the three island communities would lose state aid from the proposed budget.

For example, in the edu-cation funding formula en-acted from the FY 2012 bud-get, Newport was slated to

received $10,701,213 in state aid. If Chafee’s new budget passes, Newport would receive $10,610,691, losing 0.8 percent, or $90,522 in state aid.

Middletown and Portsmouth, would fare even worse.

Going from $9,407,808 to $9,299,413, Middletown schools will lose $108,395, or 1.2 percent in state aid, while Portsmouth would see their state aid dwindle 6.5 percent from $5,762,149 to $5,388,368 – a loss of $373,781.

According to Newport Schools Supt. Dr. John H. Ambro-gi, it all comes down to student population.

“Since our student population has declined since the state’s last formula evaluation … Newport lost out,” he said. “It’s the new state formula and we have to live with it. I know it looked like we were going to get a lot more money, but actually, we’ll con-tinue to get less.”

The General Assembly is ex-pected to take up Chafee’s bud-get proposal in the coming weeks.

RI Voting and Primary Deadlines

* Anyone planning to run as a delegate for the upcoming election must file an official “Declaration of Candidacy” with the Secretary of State’s office by Feb. 22. They then have until Feb. 28 to collect the sig-natures of at least 150 eligible vot-ers in order to qualify to appear on the ballot.

* Rhode Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis has released a 32-page guide that outlines all the steps voters and Rhode Islanders who plan to run for delegate to the Democratic or Republican national convention must take leading up to the state’s April 24 presidential primary.

* Rhode Islanders must register to vote by March 24 in order to cast a ballot in the April 24 presidential primary. April 3 is the deadline to apply for a mail ballot.

This will be the first election to take place since the state’s new Vot-er ID law passed. Beginning this year, poll workers will ask voters to show a current and valid ID. A wide range of IDs will be accepted includ-ing a R.I. driver’s license, college ID, passport and Social Security card.

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The Old Guys Take It!Congratulations to the staff and faculty swim team at the U.S. Naval War College for their victory in

the President’s Cup challenge on Jan. 27. The President’s Cup is a series of events during which teams from the staff and faculty, students from the College of Naval Warfare Naval, and students from the Col-lege of Naval Command and Staff compete for bragging rights. The single day event, designed to fos-ter camaraderie at the college, includes matches in hockey, indoor soccer, basketball and racketball. (Photo by Teresa Sullivan)

Supply Corps School CO Retires

Fair winds and following seas to Captain James Davis, commanding officer of the Navy Supply Corps School, who retired last week after 30 years of naval service. Capt. Da-vis served as the commanding of-ficer of the NSCS during a time of major change, overseeing the re-location of the schoolhouse from Athens, Ga., where it had been since 1954, to Newport. His ca-reer took him around the world on many platforms and he served as a CNO Fellow prior to assuming command of Supply School. “We’ll miss our Navy life and if it wasn’t for statutory retirement, we’d probably stay another 30 years…well, maybe not 30,” joked Davis. The Davis fam-ily will relocate to Maryland.

Naval Community Briefs

Eight Bells SeriesThe Naval War College Mu-

seum Eight Bells Lecture series continues on Thursday, Feb. 16 with Bruce Barker speaking on his book, “The Tide Predictions for D-Day,” examining the im-portance of the tide to the suc-cess of the amphibious assault. Along the entire French coast of the English Channel, the vertical range from low tide to the next high tide always exceeded 6 me-ters. At low tide, those large tidal ranges exposed long stretches of beach that Allied soldiers would have to cross under heavy Ger-man fire; and a receding tide would have stranded the land-ing craft.

The Eight Bells series is free and open to the public, but seat-ing is limited and advance reser-vations are strongly suggested. To reserve and arrange for base access, call 841-2101 at least one work day prior to event.

Go Smoke FreeNaval Health Clinic New Eng-

land now offers nicotine patches and gum to help patients quit smoking. Both the patches and gum are available to beneficia-ries on a walk-in basis at the NHCNE pharmacy. Tried quitting before and failed? Keep trying!

Comedy ContinuesThe Winter Comedy Series

continues Wed., Feb. 22 with Joe Yannety performing at 7 p.m. in the Topside Lounge at the Offi-cers’ Club. Yannety draws on his travels, his Italian heritage, fam-ily situations and Boston blue-collar upbringing to create com-edy with a diverse appeal. He has performed at Caesar’s Palace, The Kennedy Center and Radio City Music Hall, and has made over 40 TV appearances.

The show is free and open to all hands with base access. Please note, the comedy series is geared towards adults. For more information, call 841-1442.

Military Daughters to Sail on Tall Ship

Daughters of deployed U.S. military, ages 13 – 18, are invit-ed to sail on board Tall Ship Uni-corn this summer to honor their parents’ service to our country. Sisters Under Sail, a non-prof-it organization dedicated to teaching teen girls leadership skills and life lessons through sail training, is offering the pro-gram. The Unicorn is the only all-female crewed tall ship in the world. Sisters Under Sail and its sponsorship partners will award several scholarships to eligible teens for a six-day passage and the adventure of a lifetime.

Launching from the United States Military Academy in West Point, NY, Unicorn plans to vis-it Newport for the July 6 – 9 tall ship celebration.

To apply for a week-long pro-gram aboard the Unicorn and for information regarding eligibil-ity for the Daughters of U.S. Mili-tary scholarship, please visit the organization’s website, www.Sis-tersUnderSail.org. Applications must be submitted by March 31.

NOCS NWC Library TourThe Naval Officers’ Spouses’

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VFW Post 5390, Portsmouth, will host a Movie Night fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m. at the Post, 822 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth. The proceeds will be used to give a Service Assistance Dog to Brendan O’Byrne, a combat-wounded Af-ghanistan War veteran.

“Restrepo” is a feature-length documentary that was recently nominated for an Academy Award. The film chronicles the deployment of a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Af-ghanistan’s Korengal Valley, con-sidered one of the most dangerous postings by the U.S. military. The movie focuses on a remote 15-man outpost named after a platoon medic who was killed in action. The cameras never leave the valley; there are no interviews with gener-als or diplomats. Viewers may feel as if they have just been through a 90-minute deployment. O’Byrne served with the unit chronicled in the movie and was filmed in com-bat situations.

Sebastian Junger, author of “The Perfect Storm,” spent months with the unit. His time with O’Byrne’s platoon is the basis of his book, “War.” A copy of the book signed by O’Byrne will be raffled off at the conclusion of the movie.

The doors open at 6 p.m. Free will donations will be accepted. Due to the graphic nature of this film, no one under age 16 will be admitted, and those 16-18 must be accompa-nied by a parent or guardian.

SSGT Laurie McGrath of the R.I. Air National Guard and the Yellow Ribbon Project will be in atten-dance. McGrath will be available to answer questions about service-related Post Traumatic Stress Disor-der and Traumatic Brain Injury is-sues. U.S. Air Force combat veteran PTSD and TBI support counselors will also be available.

Free popcorn will be offered, and refreshments may be purchased through the VFW.

The National Association of Ac-tive and Retired Federal Employ-ees will meet at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the United Congregational Church, Valley Road, Middletown. The guest speaker will be Jeff Mello from the Aquidneck Bee Keepers. He will discuss his local beekeep-ing efforts and management of 900 hives. All of his hives come from the wild. Mello rescues wild hives

and redistributes them across the state, preserving bees and sustain-ing the basis of our food structure. Last year he harvested over 12,000 pounds of honey, All active and re-tired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend and, if not a member, to join the chap-ter. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Richard Bianco at 683-5421.

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Military Mentoring Program Receives GrantBig Brothers Big Sisters of the

Ocean State (BBBSOS) has received $122,500 from the Office of Juve-nile Justice and Delinquency Pre-vention’s (OJJDP) approximate-ly $13.3 million investment for a nationwide expansion of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Military Men-toring Program.

The program provides one-to-one mentoring services to chil-dren of active duty military and deployed parents and also engag-es members of the armed forces and military veterans as volun-teers. Over 100 Big Brothers and Big Sisters agencies, including BBBSOS here in Rhode Island, have Military Mentoring Programs and they collectively serve more than 6,000 children, parents and fami-lies across the country.

The mentoring organization holds itself accountable and is able to measure specific youth outcomes – educational successes,

higher aspirations, greater confi-dence and improved relationships, as well as the avoidance of risky behaviors and delinquency.

“Young people in military fami-lies face unique challenges that often lead our service men and women to seek additional support for their children. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs are proven to help kids achieve posi-tive outcomes for children, putting us in a position to provide that ad-ditional support,” said Deborah Saunders, Executive Director of BBBSOS. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State is Rhode Is-land’s leading mentoring organi-zation, and has been serving boys and girls in the area for 45 years. Persons interested in mentoring a child or donating to support the program can contact BBBSOS at (401) 921-2434, or can log on to the organization’s website at www.BBBSOS.org.


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Colorful Tile Art Traces HistoryBy Katherine Imbrie

A new exhibit at the Redwood Library and Athenaeum takes visi-tors on a trip through five centuries of antique art tiles. Gorgeously col-ored in vibrant earth tones, the 500 tiles on display in “The Spirit of De-sign” are a carefully culled selection from the still-evolving collection of local artist James Baker.

Baker, a retired art professor who taught at Providence College, says he can’t recall exactly what it was about antique tiles that inspired him to begin collecting them, but his “aha!” moment came about 20 years ago, while he was traveling in Germany. “I saw some old tiles at a dealer’s table at a flea market, and something about them just drew me,” he recalls.

Back at home, Baker began scouring antique shows such as those held in Brimfield, Mass. Grad-ually, his treasure trove grew, and now he continues to add to his col-lection mostly by bidding on eBay. The tiles on view at the Redwood represent only a fraction – about 20 percent – of Baker’s entire col-lection. (A much smaller selection of his Art Nouveau tiles was exhib-ited there in 1998.)

Baker says that it’s a special treat for him to be able to see his tiles showcased so beautifully in the historic library’s light and airy Van Alen Gallery and in the wood-and-glass display cases of the Rovensky Room. At his home, he doesn’t have the space to show his thousands of tiles off to such advantage. Prepar-ing for this show (with the help of Redwood special collections cura-tor Whitney Pape), he spent many hours poring over his collection, choosing the best examples from a wide range of historical periods and arranging them in themed

motifs, such as images of animals or undersea life.

Most of the tiles in the show are from Europe. The oldest were made around 1550, and the new-est in 2003. There are examples of Egyptian, Islamic, Medieval, Dutch, Japanese, and 20th Century styles, among others, as well as some glass tiles made by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

Used for utilitarian purposes in homes and public buildings since Greco-Roman times, tiles of every historical period have been carved and painted in ways that reflect their times. Many of the tiles in the Redwood exhibit are from the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods of the early 1900s, when artists in Eu-rope and in America were inspired by the delicate forms of the natu-ral world during a time when the manmade machine forms of the In-dustrial Age were heralding a new

design era. Also included in the ex-hibit is a fascinating set of Belgian tiles, made to commemorate the end of World War II, incorporating stylized images of army tanks, mili-tary airplanes, and bursting bombs.

Some of the tiles in the show are grouped into quilt-like patterns, and those displays were the ones on which Baker spent the most time: “I would move the tiles this way and that, putting the different colors together to find the best ar-rangement,” he says.

The exhibit, which will be at the Redwood though June, is a won-derful opportunity to discover the beauty of tiles, each one a miracle of workmanship and artistry, aglow with bold designs and colors fused from the artist’s imagination onto humble clay.

ABOVE: James Baker points to some of his favorite tiles, including a stylized peacock

feather that is executed in two different color versions.

AT RIGHT: A European Art

Nouveau tile depicts a wood nymph in delicate jade green.

The delicately carved and painted Art Nouveau tiles in the panel shown above showcase the rich variety of colors and styles of the tiles, each of which measures 6” by 6”. (Photos by Katherine Imbrie)

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DINING OUT

By Annette Leiderman RaiskyFrom the twinkling lights that

frame the orange façade to the dazzling colors inside, it’s clear that Salvation Café is no ordinary res-taurant. That is a credit to its cre-ative and personable owner, Sue LaMond, who opened Salvation in 1993. Back then, LaMond was a pioneer in what has since become Broadway’s restaurant row. The first Café was a tiny place next door to a Salvation Army thrift shop. The original restaurant mirrored the funky ambiance of the thrift shop, but oh, how it has evolved.

When Salvation Café closed for renovations last year, one bereft fan left a note pleading, “We want Pad Thai,” referring to one of Salva-tion’s signature dishes. That’s just one indication that the Café has a loyal following.

The reopening last spring was just the first step in an ongoing process of design and culinary evo-lution. Looking back at the past 19 years as well as ahead, LaMond says that it has been a personal evolution, too. A native Newport-er, she had envisioned a career as a documentary film maker. She went to New York, but after a while, fol-lowed her heart back to Newport.

Walking into Salvation Cafe is a theatrical experience. It is a riot of color and texture, from the pretty bar area to the glossy tables and fixtures. The palette, which is domi-nated by red and turquoise blue, is evocative of the Caribbean, with a sparkle of India and maybe a hint of Margaritaville.

Under executive chef Christian Pieper, the food is as vibrant as the decor. A graduate of the New Eng-land Culinary Institute, Pieper is no shrinking violet when it comes to seasonings. He has worked in sev-eral Boston restaurants, including the Top of the Hub, and in Provi-dence at the Mills Tavern. He and sous chef Todd Cooman have put their stamp on the new Salvation menu while retaining some of the most popular original dishes, such as the classic Pad Thai made with spicy peanut noodles, paired with chicken, shrimp or tofu ($16). An-other mainstay is teriyaki salmon

served with lemon coconut rice and crispy spinach ($19).

Standouts on the menu include Oxtail & Braised Shortrib Bolog-nese, prepared with fresh rigatoni and pecorino romano cheese in a rich, meaty tomato sauce ($19), as well as a melt-in-your-mouth Mac-N-Cheese made with crispy panc-etta, cheddar and gruyere chees-es and topped with truffled bread crumbs ($15). Wow!

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Tastes includes herb-roasted ol-ives, seared chicken liver with grapes, bitter greens and warm maple vinaigrette, as well as Small Plates, featuring Portuguese Mus-sels with chourico, tomato, Narra-gansett beer and garlic. Salvation Café welcomes vegans and vege-tarians.

The restaurant has a full bar, but given the ambiance, you might want to try a specialty drink such as a Purple Rain Cosmo, Sazerac Cock-

tail or Coconut Mojito. Salvation Café is beginning a

new phase of its evolution and will be closed for at least a month after Valentine’s Day. A two-story post and beam barn room will be added to the back of the restaurant. The second floor will be for functions. New bathrooms will be built, and the kitchen will be renovated. The patio also will get a new look. The entire first floor will be wheelchair accessible. Another added element will be a raw bar. One thing that will not change, however, is the ex-uberant quality of food and design that defines Salvation Café.

Annette Leiderman Raisky is a for-mer New Yorker who has worked for the Food Network. In this column, she’ll bring her behind-the-scenes knowledge of chefs and restaurants to our readers.

TO GO: Salvation Café140 Broadway847-2620

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Ingredients:1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp1 medium onion, chopped2 carrots peeled and cut into half-moons 1/8 inch thick2 tablespoons Harissa (Moroccan) paste2 24-oz. cans strained cannellini beans2 tablespoons minced garlicOne-half pound frozen okraOne-half cup white wine4 cups vegetable stock4 tablespoons butter4 tablespoons chopped cilantroOne half pound Portuguese chourico cut into half moons

Directions:In large Dutch oven pan, heat one tablespoon of olive oil, add chourico, shrimp and gar-lic. Saute using high heat for one minute. Add vegetables and saute for one more min-ute. Add harissa paste careful-ly – watch out for the fumes. Deglaze with white wine and add vegetable stock. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in butter and cilantro, cover and place into pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for 15-20 min-utes.

“I love this dish with crunchy, grilled sourdough bread and a glass of sharp sauvignon blanc wine,” – Chef Christian Pieper.

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Owner Sue LaMond and chef Christian Pieper are the couple behind the success of Salvation Café. (Photos by Laurie Warner)

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DINNER & A MOVIEThe Softer Side of the ‘Iron Lady’

By Patricia Lacouture“The Iron Lady,” the biographical

film about Margaret Thatcher, who is played by Meryl Streep, opens with a scene of a stoop-shouldered elderly woman buying a carton of milk and looking both perplexed and annoyed at its price. She’s wear-ing a drab raincoat, and her hair is covered by a scarf tied at her chin. This scene sets the tone for a film that is more about the woman un-der that scarf than an exploration of the history of the United Kingdom.

Make no mistake, as an aged woman looking back at her life, Thatcher reviews the lows and highs of her role as the first (and still only) female Prime Minister of the UK, a post she held for 20 years, a record in that country.

We meet Thatcher when she is suffering from dementia. Critics on both sides of the pond have faulted the film for focusing on this period of her life. But this critic disagrees. Dementia is Thatcher’s reality, as it is for many elderly people. She has difficulty separating the past from the present.

Streep conveys the fear of losing the present that haunts those who suffer from dementia. She gazes into empty spaces with a mixture of vagueness and terror. She has conversations with her dead hus-band, Denis (Jim Broadbent), and she hears the buoyant song from “The King and I,” “Shall We Dance,” playing in her imagination.

The young Thatcher, played by Alexandra Roach, twirls around a deserted ballroom with her young beau, Denis (Harry Lloyd) to this very song. This is no power-hungry Margaret Thatcher, nor is it the old-er woman we observe buying milk.

We also witness a young Thatch-er who thrives on ambition and can be ruthless in the pursuit of her goals.

Of course, the film must deal with the political realities of Thatcher’s time as Prime Minister, and it does. History plays in epi-sodic montages: the rise of unem-ployment, the 1981 Brixton riots, the 1984-5 coal miners’ strike, the eventual victory in the Falklands war, the economic boom during the late 1980s, and so forth. After the bombing of Brighton’s Grand Hotel during the Conservative Par-ty Conference of 1984, Thatcher re-covers from her fright and shock at the event (in which she and Denis nearly perish). Shoulders perfectly set in correct and assertive posture, she makes a speech in which she affirms, “We shall never, ever give in to terrorists.”

The term “Iron Lady” refers to a woman who rules a country and is very determined in her positions and rhetoric.

What director Phyllida Lloyd (“Mamma Mia”) and Streep ac-complish is the reconstruction of a strong woman—one who changed the face of history—who has a soft side that she never reveals in pub-lic. We see the older Thatcher take a long-distance call from her son, who cancels yet another plan to visit her. Her face tells us she’s dis-appointed, but she reveals none of this to her distant son. We see a young Thatcher who has just re-ceived a letter of acceptance to Ox-ford and who wants her mother’s

approval about the achievement. She doesn’t get that, and we see that she’s never quite sure what her own role as a mother demands.

In the end, we recognize that this confused woman is painfully aware of the price she has paid for her am-bition. The dancing young woman falling in love has been erased by the stoic and sometimes imperious public figure who reaches an age where she has forgotten one of the pledges she made during her rise to power: “I cannot die washing up a teacup,” which is what we see her doing after she says good-bye to the phantom Denis.

“The Iron Lady” achieves a re-markable feat in reconstructing this multi-faceted woman, and Meryl Streep delivers a stunningly accu-rate view of Thatcher’s emotional life, the young woman of joy, hope and confidence becoming the stoic public figure who only lets the veil fall when she is with her husband. The facts may be off target, but the realities of a woman who achieves this kind of power feel dead-on ac-curate.

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taught at Rhode Island College for ten years.

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ThursdayFebruary 2

Bird Tales Join Norman Bird Sanctuary staff for this “Crickwing” storytime and craft. $4 members, $6 nonmem-bers, 583 Third Beach Road, Mid-dletown, 10 a.m., 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanctuary.org.

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

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

Catholics in Antebellum NewportNewport Historical Society present John Quinn discusses the history of Catholicism in Newport, focus-ing on the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Colony House, Washington Square, 5:30 p.m., members $1, non-members $5, 841-8770.

Aquidneck Land TrustALT’s 22nd annual meeting, Atlan-tic Beach Club, 53 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, 6 p.m., cash bar, com-plimentary buffet, meeting starts at 6:45 p.m., free and open to the public but advance registration is required, 849-2799 x10 or [email protected].

FridayFebruary 3

Opening Reception Newport Art Museum hosts a reception for its four new winter exhibitions: “Andrew Nixon: I Am Here and You Are Not,” “Ann Daum: Now and Then: Paintings, Pas-tels and Prints,” “Bound Together: Sculpture by Jerold Ehrlich” and the “Newport Annual Members’ Ju-ried Exhibition,” 76 Bellevue Ave., 5-7 p.m., non-members $10, mem-bers free, 848-8200.

Environmental Movie NightMonthly film series on environ-mental issues, Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 6 p.m., 619-1388.

Belcourt Castle Ghost TourOwner Harle Tinney shares her experiences with ghosts at Bel-court. 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846-0669.

Bird Sanctuary Dinner Norman Bird Sanctuary Execu-tive Director’s dinner in Mabel Norman’s studio, 583 Third Beach Road, Middletown, 6 p.m., ad-vanced ticketing required, $55, 846-2577, www.NormanBirdSanc-tuary.org.

Mini-golfNewport Rec’s mini-golf at The Hut, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $9 adults, $7 ages 12 and under, 845-5800.

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

Bad Company and Aerosmith Tribute BandsRock Steady and Rock This Way play tribute to Bad Company and Aerosmith, Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Rd., 9 p.m., $10, wwwNewportGrand.com.

SaturdayFebruary 4

Save the Bay Seal CruiseOne-hour seal watching tours aboard M/V Alletta Morris, Expert guides and binoculars provided, depart from Bowen’s Wharf Land-ing, 11 a.m., 324-6020, www.save-bay.org.

Newport’s Buried History TourDiscover the early history of New-port’s people of color, enslaved and free. Visit the Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House and the colonial Af-rican burying ground. Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 11 a.m., 841-8770.

Redwood Poets GroupForum for poets who are currently writing and who seek critique. New members are welcome. Red-wood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., 847-0292, www.RedwoodLi-brary.org.

Winter Lecture Series Richard Greenwood presents “Out to Pasture: Colonial to Present Day Dairy Farming in Rhode Island,” a historical analysis of resourceful farmers adapting to technological and cultural changes. Newport Art Museum 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., members $10, non-members $15, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMu-seum.org.

Belcourt Castle Ghost TourOwner HarleTinney shares her ex-periences with ghosts at Belcourt. 657 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., 846-0669.

The Sweetback Sisters at Common Fence MusicRenegade retro band Sweetback Sisters mixes up country, swing and honky tonk at Common Fence Music, 933 Anthony Rd., Ports-mouth, hall opens at 7 p.m. for the “folk tailgate picnic,” concert 8 p.m., $23 at door, $20 advance, 683-5085, www.CommonFence-Music.org.

Improv Comedy 8 p.m. See Friday, Feb. 3 for details.

SundayFebruary 5

Scenic Train RidesEnjoy a narrated ten-mile scenic ride along Narragansett Bay, heat-ed cars, Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 11:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., www.ocnrr.com.

Chamber Music ConcertMusica Dolce performs at Chan-ning Memorial Church, 135 Pel-ham St., 2 p.m., $20 adult/ $10 students, 846-2125.

MondayFebruary 6

Sampler ExhibitNewport Historical Society’s ex-hibit, “Their Manners Pleasing, and Their Education Complete: Newport Samplers 1728-1835,” continues at the Seventh Day Adventist Meeting House. The ex-hibit, featuring 18th and early 19th century samplers from the Soci-ety’s textiles collection, reflects the evolution of Newport needlework over the course of a century and includes examples of the different types of samplers that a girl might produce. 82 Touro St., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 846-0813, www.newporthis-tory.org.

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1) Newport Tokyo House, 6 Equality Park, Newport 2) Ben’s Chili Dogs, 158 Broadway, Newport 3) Norey’s, 156 Broadway, Newport 4) Salvation Cafe, 140 Broadway, Newport 5) Fifth Element, 111 Broadway, Newport 6) Pour Judgement, 32 Broadway, Newport 7) Mudville Pub, 8 West Marlborough Street, Newport 8) Rhumbline, 62 Bridge Street, Newport 9) Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames Street, Newport 10) Busker’s Irish Pub, 178 Thames Street, Newport 11) Pier 49, 49 America’s Cup Ave., Newport 12) Fluke Wine Bar & Kitchen, 41 Bannister’s Wharf, Npt. 13) O’Brien’s Pub, 501 Thames St., Newport 14) Sambar, 515 Thames St., Newport 15) Thai Cuisine, 517 Thames St., Newport 16) One Bellevue, Hotel Viking, Newport 17) La Forge Casino Restaurant, 186 Bellevue Ave., Npt. 18) Atlantic Grille, 91 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown

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Safari Room - OceanCliff Hotel65 Ridge Road, Newport

Newport Grand150 Admiral Kalbfus Road, Newport

Coddington Brewing Company210 Coddington Highway, Middletown

International House of Pancakes159 W. Main Rd., Middletown

Mizu Steak House250 East Main Rd., Middletown

Jim’s Pizza Plus957 West Main Rd., Middletown

DeWolf Tavern259 Thames St., Bristol

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Thursday, February 2Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.

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Perro Salado–Honky Tonk Knights, 8:30 p.m.

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Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m.Middletown VFW–Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m.Newport Blues Cafe–Mr. Chubb 9:30 p.m.Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge–Stu Krous, 9 p.m.

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One Pelham East–Take 3Rhino Bar–The Face Show and SpoggaRhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.Rusty’s-Open Mic Night with Dynimite Dom, 9 p.m.-closingThe Chanler–Dick Lupino, Dennis Cook, Steve Beckler

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

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Salve Public LectureTom Karako, assistant professor of political science and interim direc-tor of the Center for the Study of American Democracy at Kenyon College, will discuss “Nuclear Prolif-eration in the Middle East” as part of the Atwood Lecture Series., Bazarsky Hall, 7 p.m.

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Play Reading GroupWeekly group discussion for the-atre lovers who don’t want to be on stage but enjoy reading scripts. Edward King House, 35 King St., 7 p.m., $2.

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

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

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Historic Urban Plan ProjectPanel discussion on the Preserva-tion Society’s upcoming com-prehensive research project to examine the historic urban plan of Newport from settlement in 1638 to the present. The Elms, 367 Bel-levue Ave., 11 a.m., Free and open to the public. Advance reserva-tions requested, call 847-1000 ext. 160.

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Shakespeare in Middletown5 p.m. See Feb. 2 for details.

Jamestown Library Film SeriesThe Friends of Jamestown Library International Film Series screens “Mid-August Lunch,” from Italy, Meeting Hall, 6:30 p.m., for more information, call 423-7280.

National African American Read-In Celebrate Black History Month by honoring African American authors. Newport Public Library., 7 p.m.

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Their music is infectious, get-ting many listeners up on the floor to dance. But the show is a winner, even if all you want to do is listen and tap your feet.

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RECENT DEATHSPamela Ann Bosworth, 57, of Middletown, passed away Jan. 22, 2012 . Donations in her mem-ory can be made to The Rob-ert Potter League for Animals of Middletown, P.O. Box 412, New-port, RI 02840.

Volney Edward Brawner, Sr., 91, of Portsmouth, passed away Jan. 27, 2012. He was the hus-band of the late Edith (Pivarc-sik) Brawner. He served the U.S. Army during World War II earn-ing eight battle stars including combat services. Calling hours will be Friday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon in St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 324 East Main Rd., Ports-mouth, followed by his service at noon. Donations in his mem-ory may be made to the Ameri-can Cancer Society, 931 Jeffer-son Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

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Florence “Gussie” Higgins, 82, of Middletown, passed away Jan. 25, 2012. She was the wife of the late Col. James H. Higgins, USMC. She was a U.S. Navy veteran. Donations in her memory may be made to Lucy’s Hearth, 913 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

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Denise Rachel (Magnett) Mitchell, 50, of Tiverton, passed away Jan. 26, 2012. She was the wife of Cleveland Mitchell. Call-ing hours will be Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6-8 p.m. in the Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Blvd., Newport. Her funeral will be Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. in Community Baptist Church. Donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115.

Leonard J. Panaggio, 92, of Newport, passed away Feb. 1, 2012. He was the husband of Monique Panaggio. He was a vet-eran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was also the director of the Rhode Is-land Tourism Bureau and long-time columnist for the Newport Daily News. He was inducted into the Rhode Island Journalism Hall of Fame in 2009. Funeral ar-rangements were not finalized by press time.

Mary Elizabeth Radice, 96, of Newport, passed away Jan. 23 at Village House Nursing Home, Newport. She was the wife of the late David E. Flynn II and the wife of Ret. Chief of Police of New-port Joseph A. Radice. Donations in her memory may be made to Child and Family Services, 31 John Clarke Road, Middletown, RI 02842.

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2 Thu 2:47 2.7 3:21 2.4 9:31 0.6 8:56 0.3 6:54 5:04 3 Fri 3:51 2.8 4:21 2.6 10:24 0.4 9:53 0.1 6:52 5:05 4 Sat 4:48 3.0 5:14 2.8 11:10 0.2 10:44 -0.1 6:51 5:06 5 Sun 5:36 3.3 6:01 3.1 11:52 0.0 11:32 -0.3 6:50 5:07 6 Mon 6:20 3.6 6:44 3.4 12:31 -0.2 6:49 5:09 7 Tue 7:03 3.8 7:27 3.7 12:19 -0.5 1:09 -0.4 6:48 5:10 8 Wed 7:46 4.0 8:11 3.9 1:05 -0.6 1:44 -0.6 6:47 5:11 9 Thu 8:30 4.0 8:57 4.0 1:51 -0.7 2:20 -0.6 6:46 5:12

n Belted Kingfishern Ruddy Turnstones n Canvasback Ducksn Yellow-bellied Sapsuckern Barrow’s Goldeneye n Common Goldeneyen Black-crowned Night-Heron n Golden Eaglen Eastern Bluebirdn Eastern Screech Owln Great Horned Owln Barred Owln Short-eared Owln Snowy Owln American Cootsn Snow Goosen Dovekien Bald Eaglen Red-necked Grebesn Horned Grebesn Common Mergansern Red-breasted Mergansern Razorbills

n Ruddy Ducksn Green-winged Teal Duckn Northern Pintail Duckn Northern Shoveler Duckn Wood Duckn Hooded Merganser Duckn Common Loon n Surf Scotersn Harlequin Duckn Black Scotersn Black Ducksn Common Eidersn Northern Gannetn Dunlinsn Red-throated Loonn Great Blue Heronsn Peregrine Falconn Coopers Hawkn Sharp-shinned Hawkn Red-tailed Hawkn Harrier Hawkn Red-shouldered Hawkn Pie-billed Grebe

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scenic destinations in the Newport County area is the Norman Bird Sanctuary. This jewel of nature con-tains many diverse and ecological-ly sensitive wildlife habitats. Wood-lands, meadows, freshwater ponds, wetlands, and seashore beaches are contained within its 300 acres.

The Sanctuary was established in 1949 at the bequest of the own-er, Mabel Norman Cerio. In her will, Cerio set aside 235 acres of the Par-adise Farm, “for the propagation, preservation, and protection of birds, and where birds and bird life may be observed, studied, taught, and enjoyed by lovers of nature and by the public generally so in-terested in a spirit of humanity and mercy.”

Since that time, the Sanctuary has grown into a great learning center. The mission statement of the organization states, “Our mis-sion has widened to encompass greater goals: to protect the di-versity of native plant and animal habitats; to provide environmen-tal education programs to a diverse audience, with respect to age, eco-

nomic and social status, and physi-cal ability; and to advocate for the preservation of open space.”

The programs offered include natural history walks and work-shops, school and scout pro-grams, field trips and after-school programs, summer and vacation camps, and birthday parties, along with many other activities. These programs are designed to educate, and to instill an appreciation of the natural world in folks of all ages.

A walk through the Sanctuary is an invigorating experience that presents sights and sounds that can bring a person closer to nature. It can be a tonic against the stress-es of everyday life and a cure for the winter blahs. Families may use this time together to build lasting memories, while solo visitors may seek a closer spiritual bond in the solitude of this serene refuge.

Seven miles of trails lead through the Sanctuary’s many hidden natu-ral atttractions. These footpaths meander through many different habitats and also present visitors with unique geological and ar-chaeological sites to be explored. The natural history of this region is on display in the unusual rock for-

mations throughout the Sanctuary. The casual stroller may walk

through open meadows, hike past varied wetlands, or stand in the majesty of a cathedral-like forest of tall, mature trees, and be serenad-ed by a choir of songbirds. Further down the trail there are ponds that support many varied reptile and amphibian species including sala-manders, frogs, snakes, and turtles.

A trek along the mile-long Hang-ing Rock Trail will bring a hiker to an overlook that offers magnificent ocean vistas and a panoramic view of the surrounding area. This point is also an excellent observation lo-cation for various raptor species such as Red-tailed Hawks, Harrier Hawks, Coopers’ Hawks, and others as they hunt for prey.

One of my favorite destina-tions is the freshwater and saltwa-ter wetlands adjacent to the Third Beach property. I find the diversity of wildlife here amazing, and it’s a great area for photography. Henry David Thoreau wrote in his classic book, Walden, “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberate-ly, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.”

The Norman Bird Sanctuary is directly funded by membership dues. Membership is open to all who wish to be involved in the stewardship of this magnificent natural wonder. For more informa-tion, visit www.normanbirdsanc-tuary.org or call 847-2577 daily. Or better yet, come take a walk and immerse yourself in this truly beau-tiful and unique place.

Jack Kelly, a native Newporter, is a wildlife

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enjoys sharing his ex-periences with others.

Screech Owl at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. (Photo by Bernadette Banville)

By Stephen Gerard Our state’s coastline is cov-

ered with beautiful beaches, but the maintenance and cleanli-ness of these beaches is all too often overlooked. This is where groups like Clean Ocean Access make a difference.

Clean Ocean Access (COA) is an environmental group con-cerned with safety, cleanliness, and open access to the ocean and coastlines. Formed in 2006 by Dave McLaughlin and oth-ers, COA has performed over 43 coastal clean-ups in the past five years all over the state.

“It really started with a group of surfers who became aware of beach access in areas of Newport and Middletown,” said McLaugh-lin. “We started the group and more people started volunteer-ing throughout the years.”

COA’s mission is to preserve the environment of today, for tomorrow and future genera-tions to allow everyone to con-tinue to enjoy ocean activities. The group’s first clean-up took place at Easton’s Beach with just a few volunteers. Recent clean-ups have drawn dozens.

“Giving back feels better then taking and receiving. The

environment that we enjoy can’t be taken for granted,” said McLaughlin.

Based on Aquidneck Island, COA has recently become in-volved with beach clean-ups in other areas, most recently at Tay-lors Lane in Little Compton. Last month, 15 volunteers helped with the third clean-up at this location. More than 450 pounds of trash filled seven contrac-tor bags. Among the items col-lected were lobster pots, shoes, chairs, tires, fishing line and plas-tic bottles. The group feels a lit-tle better about the future of the Rhode Island coastline after per-forming clean-ups like this one.

Clean-ups are planned monthly through May; the next one will take place Saturday, Feb. 11 from noon - 2 p.m. at Second Beach in Middletown. To volun-teer, contact Dave McLaughlin at [email protected].

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organized by the Arts & Cultural Al-liance of Newport County, will take place March 23 to April 1 in various locations throughout Newport County. For the first time, the 10-day county-wide arts event will co-incide with Newport’s spring Res-taurant Week, which is organized by the Newport and Bristol County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The purpose of Spring into Art is to showcase the arts and to cel-ebrate the Newport area as an arts destination.

Spring into Art is open to all arts organizations, galleries, art-ists, photographers, musicians, dancers, theater companies and other culture providers who have planned or will plan an arts event, such as a hands-on demonstration, a musical performance, a brief lec-ture, or even light snacks at a gal-lery opening or performance.

The deadine to register to hold an event is Feb. 6.

Last year, 35 venues participat-ed, including art galleries, theaters, restaurants, and museums. They hosted events showcasing the work of 70 artists, including musi-cians, photographers, actors, ac-tresses, and craftspeople.

This year’s Spring into Art will mark the 20th anniversary of the Arts & Cultural Alliance, whose president, Cris Offenberg, said, “Spring into Art will help showcase the vast array of arts and cultural events that benefit our community. Participants will have the opportu-nity to showcase their work to the community, while the sponsors can show support for the arts..”

The names of participating spon-sors and artists will be included in promotional brochures to be dis-tributed statewide in early March. To participate, download the reg-istration forms online from www.NewportArts.org.

Among the events already set for this year are:

An artist talk with photographer Lori Nix, as part of the Lori Nix Exhi-bition at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery in the Antone Academic Center at Salve Regina University; a French film festival, also at Salve Regina University; and a concert by Rumbafrica, featuring soukous mu-sic and Congolese dances, at Com-mon Fence Music.

For more information, visit www.NewportArts.org or contact Cris Offenberg at [email protected] or 258-6626.

Newport County TV Program Highlights February 2–February 5

For more information visit www.NCTV18.blogspot.com call 401-293-0806, or email [email protected]

THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 210:00a.m.: Lessons of Love10:30a.m.: Newport City Limits (Mother of Dylan)11:00a.m.: Jazz Bash11:30a.m.: Center Stage 12:00p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 1.233:00p.m.: Portsmouth School Committee Mtg: 1.245:00p.m.: Grace and Truth6:00p.m.: Perils for Pedestrians6:30p.m.: Extreme Karaoke7:20p.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 1.258:00p.m.: Newport City Council Workshop: 2.1

FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 39:00a.m.: Grace and Truth10:00a.m.: Perils for Pedestrians10:30a.m.: Extreme Karaoke11:20a.m.: Newport City Council Mtg: 1.2512:00p.m.: Newport City Council Workshop: 2.16:00p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30p.m.: Newport County In-Focus7:00p.m.: Annual Reading of George Washington Letter

SATURDAY – FEBRUARY 410:00a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30a.m.: Newport County In-Focus11:00a.m.: Annual Reading of George Washington Letter6:00p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30p.m.: Newport County In-Focus7:00p.m.: Forest Ave School Holiday Spectacular7:50p.m.: Gaudet School Winter Chorus Concert8:35p.m.: Gaudet School Winter Band Concert

SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 510:00a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30a.m.: Newport County In-Focus11:00a.m.: Forest Ave School Holiday Spectacular11:50a.m.: Gaudet School Winter Chorus Concert12:35p.m.: Gaudet School Winter Band Concert6:00p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30p.m.: Newport County In-Focus9:00p.m.: Portsmouth High School Hockey

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FridayFebruary 10

Have a Heart The Potter League’s Annual Cock-tail Party and Auction, Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave., Preview Party 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Main Event 6:30-8:30 p.m., a cash bar, food sta-tions, Break-A-Heart bags, live and silent auctions with over-the-top items, 50/50 cash raffle. Tickets for the Preview Party (includes The Main Event) are $85 in advance, $100 at door, The Main Event only tickets are $60 in advance, $75 at door, 846-0592, www.Potter-League.com.


SaturdayFebruary 11

Beach Clean UpClean Ocean Access hosts a community clean up effort, Second Beach, Middletown, 12-2 p.m., contact Dave McLaughlin 465-0628.

Winter Lecture SeriesRichard Gutman presents “What’s New is Old: 100 Years of Food Fads and Mainstream Trends.” Think to-day’s food fashions are new? A look at food fads and trends will make you think again. Newport Art Mu-seum, 2 p.m., members $10, non-members $15, 848-8200, www.NewportArtMuseum.org.

Writing WorkshopIn this session of the writing and publication series, Reference Li-brarian Luke Owens will help writ-ers fine-tune and critique their own work, and suggest sites to connect with online writing com-munities. All adults and older teens welcome. Newport Public Library, 2 p.m., 847-8720.

Kids MatineeChildren and families are invited to the Newport Public Library for a free showing of Disney’s “The Prin-cess and the Frog,” rated G. Suit-able for all ages. No registration is required - just drop in. 300 Spring St., 2:30 p.m.

New Murder at the Museum OpensJoin the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “The Butler Did It,” an interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 5:30 p.m., www.New-portArtMuseum.org.

For the Love of FilmnewportFILM “friend-raising” event at 41 North, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, short film, auction, DJ and dancing, 351 Thames St., 7-11 p.m., $55 advance, $65 at door, www.newportFilm.com.

Belcourt Castle Ghost TourOwner Harle Tinney shares her ex-periences with ghosts at Belcourt. 6 p.m., 846-0669.


SundayFebruary 12

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

Save the Bay Seal Cruise11 a.m. See Feb. 4 for details.

Rumbafrica was among the performers for the 2010 “Spring into Art.” Artists sought for the 2012 “Spring into Art” series.

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BOYS BASKETBALL (DII 11-1-0)2/2 7:30pm Narragansett @ Rogers 2/7 7:30pm Chariho @ RogersGIRLS BASKETBALL (DII 11-1-0)2/3 7:30pm Prout @ Rogers2/6 7:30pm Barrington @ RogersBOYS ICE HOCKEY (DII 2-7-1)2/4 7:30pm East Greenwich vs Rogers@ St. Georges School2/5 2pm Rogers vs Middletown@ URI Brad Boss ArenaCOMPETITION CHEERLEADING 2/8 7:30pm TOURNAMENT @ Rogers High School

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2/5 2pm Rogers vs Middletown@ URI Brad Boss ArenaGYMNASTICS (DI 1-8-0) 2/4 3:30pm MEET @ Portsmouth High SchoolBOYS SWIMMING (DII 1-4-0)2/7 7:30pm Portsmouth @ Middletown@ YMCA Newport CountyGIRLS SWIMMING (DII 0-4-0)2/7 7:30pm Portsmouth @ Middletown@ YMCA Newport CountyWRESTLING (DII 4-9-0)2/8 7pm East Greenwich @ MiddletownCOMPETITION CHEERLEADING2/4 10 am TOURNAMENT @ Portsmouth High School2/8 7:30pm TOURNAMENT @ Rogers High School

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2/4 4:30pm St. George’s @ Governor’s2/6 4:30pm St.George’s @ Portsmouth Abbey2/8 4pm St. George’s @ BB&NBOYS ICE HOCKEY (EIL4-3-0)2/3 8pm St. T. More @ St. George’s2/4 2pm Roxbury Latin @ St. George’s2/6 6:15pm St.George’s @ Portsmouth AbbeyGIRLS ICE HOCKEY (EIL3-5-0)2/4 3pm Governor’s @ St. George’s 2/6 4:30pm St.George’s @ Portsmouth Abbey2/8 4pm St. George’s @ BB&NBOYS SQUASH (EIL0-6-0)2/4 Nationals2/6 4:30pm Portsmouth Abbey @ St.George’s2/8 3:45pm Andover @ St. George’sGIRLS SQUASH (EIL7-0-0)2/4 Nationals2/6 4:30pm St.George’s @ Portsmouth Abbey2/8 2pm Tabor @ St. George’s

BOYS BASKETBALL (EIL0-8-0)2/4 2:30pm Concord Acad. @ Portsmouth2/6 4:30pm Portsmouth @ St. George’s SchoolGIRLS BASKETBALL (EIL1-4-0)2/3 5:30pm Portsmouth @ Beaver Country Day

2/4 1pm Concord Acad. @ Portsmouth2/6 4:30pm St. George’s @ Portsmouth2/8 5:15pm Portsmouth @ Pingree BOYS ICE HOCKEY (NEPSIHA 0-11-0)2/4 3:30pm St. Thomas More @ Portsmouth2/6 6:15pm St. George’s @ PortsmouthGIRLS ICE HOCKEY (EIL 4-2-0)2/2 4:30pm Beaver Country Day @ Portsmouth2/3 5pm Newton Country Day @ Portsmouth2/4 1:30pm Worcester Academy @ Portsmouth2/6 4:30pm St. George’s @ PortsmouthBOYS SQUASH2/6 4:30pm Portsmouth @ St. George’s GIRLS SQUASH2/3 7pm Nationals2/4 7pm Nationals2/5 7pm Nationals2/6 4:30pm St. George’s @ Portsmouth2/8 2:45pm Pomfret w/ Lincoln @ PortsmouthBOYS SWIMMING2/3 5pm Portsmouth @ Thayer AcademyGIRLS SWIMMING 2/3 5:30pm Portsmouth @ Thayer Academy

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Home Win Vaults Viking Girls Hoops Atop Div. II-South The Rogers girls’ basketball team took to their home court on Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the hope of taking down their Div. II-South rival Narragansett High School. The Vikings entered the game with just one loss separating them from the first place Mariners. The bleachers were packed with ener-getic home fans as Rogers got off to a quick start, shutting down the Mariner offense with exception-al zone defense. Leading at the half by 5 points, Rogers stormed out of the locker-room with a fe-rocious defense and a well-planned offensive at-tack. Senior guard, Sienna Benson dissected the Narragansett press, helping the Vikings jump to

some of their biggest leads of the night. She had help from sophomore forward Elizabeth Jackson, who drained crucial long-range jump shots. The exceptional passing and lockdown Vikings defense was too much for the Mariners to handle, and the Vikings took the game, 50-34. Leading Rogers in scoring was sophomore forward Elizabeth Jackson with 14 points, senior point guard Sienna Benson, and sophomore center Brianne Morgera added 13, each. With the win, the Vikings moved into first place with an overall record of 11-1. They will look to extend their division lead on Friday Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at home against The Prout School.

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Rogers’ Sienna Benson, #1, gets fouled by Narragansett’s Raquel Harris, #32, on a drive down the lane in the first half. Benson, a senior point guard, sank one of the two free throws.

Brianne Morgera, #21, goes up over the Mari-

ners’ Hannah Maymon, #34, to put back one of her 10 rebounds of the night for two of her 13

points in the win.

Vikings sophomore Elizabeth Jackson, #33, shoots and drains a ‘three” from the corner in the first half against the Mariners. Jackson made four 3-pointers in the

contest en route to a game-high 14 points

Rogers’ Sienna Benson, #1, dribbles through Narragansett’s full-court pressure. Benson’s speed and floor prowess was no match for the either the Mariners’ offense or

defense, especially in the second half, when she scored 11 of her 13 points.

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