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Pell Set Up in Full Swing

All hands were on deck this week at the Claiborne deB. Pell Elementary School on Dexter Street where teachers, administrators, and staff were hurriedly getting the new building ready for the first day of school. Here, Carolyn "Callie" Clarke and Keith Edwards, both of the Newport Family Child Opportunity Zone (NFCOZ), unpack their new state-of-the-art program space. The new school is due to open next Thursday, Sept. 5. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)

A Preservation Society plan to construct a welcome center at The Breakers was denied on Tuesday after members of the Historic District Commission (HDC) voted 4-3 to deny an application that for over a year has been the subject of countless letters to the editor, public forums, and spirited debates among friends. It was a stunning decision, one that drew gasps from the audience and acknowledgment from commission members that even they weren’t sure what the end result would be. Turner Scott represented the Bellevue Ochre Point Neighborhood Association (BOPNA), which had opposed the application throughout the hearing. He summed up his feelings in brief closing remarks. “I don’t believe that this applicant has made a case to disrupt

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Duke Preservation Awards to be Presented City Manager

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By Ross Sinclair Cann, AIA Newport is fortunate to have one of the most intact collections of important 18th, 19th, and early 20th century buildings anywhere in America. But these buildings have not survived to the present day simply by not being torn down (although that was a useful starting point). For the most part, they are here because individuals and institutions took on the difficult and expensive task of preserving them and adapting them to be useful and relevant to present times. Since 2007, architectural projects that have shown a high degree of quality and care have been honored by the Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards, administered by the Newport Restoration Foundation and the City of Newport. Three projects have been selected to receive the prestigious honor at this year's gala award ceremony: the Aloha Landing Boathouse (restored by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mencoff ), the Old Acre Carriage House (restored by Mr. and Mrs. William Woodhull), and the Ochre Lodge Carriage House Dormitory (commissioned by Salve Regina University). The Aloha Landing project is the second major initiative in Newport undertaken by the Mencoffs. Over the past decade, they have been active in restoring Bellevue Avenue's Rock Cliff to its former glory. The boathouse was originally built for Arthur Curtiss James in 1912 in a heavy timbered Tudor style to dock his yacht, Aloha. The resto-

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The Aloha Landing Boathouse is one of the properties receiving the 2013 Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards. This view of the boathouse is taken from the Beechbound estate looking at Bonniecrest, a neo-Jacobean estate designed by the noted architect John Russell Pope.(Photos by A4 Architecture) ration has preserved the exterior while fitting the interior out in the form of a classic yacht. Langan Design, known for its boat design and nautical interiors, was selected to undertake the planning work, and Kirby Perkins, led by former America’s Cup sailor Jerry Kirby, was selected to do the construction. The Old Acre Carriage House

was a complete exterior restoration and interior renovation of a carriage house to an 1856 Kay Street building, designed by the noted Newport architect George Champlin Mason. The building, as part of the renovation, has been made into a comfortable two bedroom guest house with an open, well-appointed kitchen and living room on the ground

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level. This building was designed in a high-peaked, board and batten Gothic Revival style that was appropriate to a simple outbuilding. These features have been restored beautifully in the renovated structure. The architect for the project was Gale Goff, while the contractor was Legacy Custom Remodeling of West Warwick.

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City Manager Jane Howington is getting a raise. After just about 18 months on the job, City Council members on Wednesday voted to give Newport’s chief management officer a 3.65 percent raise. Citing strides in the city’s communication efforts, economic development initiatives, and progress in addressing interdepartmental efficiencies, councilors said the raise was well earned. Leading up to the vote, however, some expressed concern over the size of the raise, which totals $5,000, bringing Howington’s total compensation from $135,000 to $140,000. Councilor Michael T. Farley said that while he understood the desire to reward Howington, he questioned whether the raise would send the wrong message to department heads, who recently received raises of roughly two percent. However, when broken down over the course of Howington’s full 18 months, the 3.65 percent increase falls closer in line with that number. Prior to coming to Newport in January of 2012, Howington had accumulated over 20 years of service in municipal government, most recently as city manager in Kalispell, Mont., a tourist destination for visitors to Glacier National Park.

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Cardardo Wanton's Manumission

Elementary Entrepreneur It was a summer of brisk business according to young entrepreneur Rylan Barbato, 6, of Middletown. The Corey Lane resident, seen here manning his lemonade stand near his home on Aug. 21, said he had fun serving neighbors and neighborhood workers during his summer vacation and that he made some money, too. Rylan plans to save his profits for a future college education, but, in the meantime, anxiously awaits the start of first grade at Aquidneck School next week. Remember, public schools are back in session for most Aquidneck Island students on Thurs., Sept. 5. Drive carefully! (Photo by Kirby Varacalli)

Fire and Police Collaborate to Help Save Lives The public is welcome to join in the first friendly blood drive competition between the Newport police and fire departments on Saturday, Aug. 31. The departments are encouraging individuals to support their local heroes by donating at the blood drives. The Rhode Island Blood Center will have bloodmobiles at both departments from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The fire department drive will be held at its location at 21 West Marlborough St., with the police department at its headquarters, 120 Broadway.

These blood drives are particularly significant because they bring together first responders who often see first-hand the critical need to have blood products on hand in the event of an emergency. Winners, regardless of who brings out the most donors, are those individuals who are hospitalized in our community and require blood transfusions. Each day, the Rhode Island Blood Center is charged with the responsibility of collecting up to 280 pints of blood to assure an adequate and safe blood supply at area hospitals.

In 1775, John G. Wanton, at the urging of the Society of Friends, manumitted his slave Cardardo Wanton from service at what is today the Wanton–Lyman–Hazard House on Broadway. As the Revolution approached and Newport’s population scattered, Cardardo disappeared from Newport records, only to resurface as a private in a Massachusetts militia regiment out of Taunton. In September 1777, he and several other former Wanton family slaves enlisted in a secret mission, under Major General Joseph Spencer, to attack British forces on Aquidneck Island. What would have been the first “Battle of Rhode Island” was abandoned because of terrible weather and Spencer’s incompetence. Many freedmen, slaves, and Native Americans fought in the battle for our nation’s independence. On August 29, 1778, in what is now known as Patriots’ Park in Portsmouth, the First Rhode Island Regiment, or the “Black Regiment” as it was known, stopped the Hessian forces from advancing during the actual Battle of Rhode Island. A memorial honoring the contributions made by those soldiers stands at the park today.

Backpacks and Books Distributed A Back to School Celebration backpack distribution event was held at the East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Health Center on Aug. 17. Each year, the BTS Celebration distributes free backpacks filled with school supplies at 11 locations throughout Rhode Island on the same day. BankNewport was the proud sponsor of the Newport location. Nearly 500 backpacks were distributed to Newport County youth and families at this free event. Children filled their backpacks with books to begin building their athome library. More than 2,500 of the 3,500 children's books donated by the community during the bank’s summer book drive are now being enjoyed by the families. At the Newport event, BankNewport and local AARP chap-

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Volunteers Katie Blithe and Joann Ferris from BankNewport distributed children's books at the Back to School Celebration at the EBCAP Health Center. ter volunteers distributed the free backpacks and books, and representatives from various community agencies were on hand to provide important educational and human services information to families. The remaining 1,000 books will be distributed by Books Are Wings and EBCAP at upcoming local chil-

dren’s literacy events, while the 400 remaining backpacks were distributed to local agencies – Baby Steps, Boys & Girls Clubs, Child & Family Services, EBCAP, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Newport Housing Authority – to share with those families unable to attend the event.

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Newport and the National Grid Big Dig By Daniel Highet Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s version of the Big Dig, with its many cavernous holes, circuitous detours, and clouds of dirt and dust, is seemingly ubiquitous this summer. Even so, the backhoes and incessant beeps of back-up alarms that have some citizens on edge, are nothing compared to the financial toll on many of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local retailers and restaurants. When compared to identical periods last summer, some local businesses located in the thick of construction along Broadway have reported revenue losses of up to 50 percent. At least one specialty retailer seriously considered shuttering permanently and liquidating its stock. Such was the precipitous drop in its income, as construction crews closed the sidewalk and dug man-deep trenches, transforming the scene in front of the shopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s door into an area suggesting a war zone. As one local merchant stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome to Newport, destroyed for you by National Grid.â&#x20AC;? When asked to characterize the City of Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience with National Grid, Mayor Henry F. Winthrop stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It has not been a very pleasant relationship with National Grid. Ten days ago, I asked the city manager to bring in their senior management to meet with us, because I, for one, am not happy with their performance. For a number of years, you could drive around Newport and see where they probably did a hook-up and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t repair the road.â&#x20AC;? While many local merchants on Broadway complain about the effect of construction on their summer business, reports have surfaced that the utility company has settled claims compensating lost revenue to at least one storekeeper. Patti Kendall, who, with her husband Walter Platt, owns Pan Handlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Cookware and Cutlery on the corner of Broadway and Bull Street, said that she had to close their business for two weeks. While Kendall declined to identify the exact amount she received from National Grid, citing a confidentiality agreement, she did confirm to Newport This Week that Pan Handlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was one of the recipients of a monetary settlement. In submitting her claim, Kendall provided the company with an 11-page document, including several photographs. She also emailed the president of National Grid but received no response. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I kept calling. I was relentless,â&#x20AC;? Kendall stated, when asked how she finally got the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention. In contrast to her struggles with National Grid, she made a point to praise the open communication she has experienced with Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambra Construction, whose crew is working on the water and sewer. At Kendallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s request, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambra postponed work on the eve of Labor Day weekend to the following week in order to keep foot traffic unimpeded and her storefront unblocked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I called and wrote an email to the president of Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ambra telling him

Several businesses along Broadway have experienced drastically lower than average revenue because of ongoing construction performed by National Grid this summer. that his company should train the National Grid crew,â&#x20AC;? Kendall stated. National Grid media relations representative for Rhode Island, David Graves, stated in a phone interview that the company has thus far only received two claims in 2013. It has finalized one settlement, although Graves declined to confirm that payout, citing confidentiality. Graves also said Nat Grid is awaiting a response from another Broadway merchant concerning a claim. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But again,â&#x20AC;? Graves said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received only two claims in 2013. Our record speaks for itself. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very careful about the work we do. We are cognizant that businesses need to stay open. We try to be as clean and as cautious as we can.â&#x20AC;? When this statement from the National Grid spokesperson was read to Patti Kendall, she said the record of photographic evidence speaks otherwise. She shared a number of digital photos with this reporter showing how her storefront had become physically unapproachable because of National Grid construction. In one shot, a cloud of dirt mushrooming above the street and around Pan Handlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building colored the air a dark gray. Other business owners on Broadway, including Hank Whiten, coowner of Pour Judgement, are looking into making claims for lost revenue. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The road is a disaster,â&#x20AC;? Whiten stated, adding that his business, located near the Old Colony House, is down 20 percent overall for the summer. Rich Ferreira, the owner of Holy Smokes, a smoke shop also located near the Old Colony House, said his business was down 50 percent during the two-week period when National Grid construction crews labored outside his door. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When they detour traffic off the street on which your business is located, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to affect sales,â&#x20AC;? Ferreira stated. He is also considering making a claim against National Grid. Marco T. Camacho, First Ward Councilor, said in a telephone interview, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Newport has had its issues in the past with National Grid, and I anticipate we will have issues with

them in the future. But a development of this scale is going to have its problems.â&#x20AC;? Councilor Camacho pointed to the non-negotiable fact that unlike other city contractors, National Grid has a monopoly on gas and electric service and Newport cannot simply make the decision to do business with another competing utility company. Councilor Camacho also stressed that once the National Grid gas pipeline work and the Broadway Streetscape Plan is completed, the area will be revitalized. Several Newport business owners whose establishments are not located on Broadway, but who over the years have experienced their own frustration with construction crews appearing at the height of their busiest season, voiced their sympathies. Richard â&#x20AC;&#x153;Biggieâ&#x20AC;? Korn, the owner of Yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ale House, stated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the fourth year in a row businesses in Newport have been impeded by construction. Last summer, it was the city.â&#x20AC;? Korn pointed to the Washington Square project that saw the installation of bluestone sidewalks, among other improvements, in front of his restaurant one year ago. The construction crews and equipment pre-empted parking and negatively affected pedestrian traffic. Korn estimates that poorly-timed construction approved by the City Council over the past three years has cost his business over $300,000 in lost revenue. Bill Lehourites, who manages Jonathanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ocean Coffee Roasters, two doors down from Yesterdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, agreed with Korn that last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction negatively affected his restaurant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nice to see that National Grid recognizes that thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an issue and that they made good on the lost revenue of one business,â&#x20AC;? stated Lehourites, referring to reports of the utilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s settlement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shame the city continues to put businesses under financial duress with badly scheduled construction and development projects.â&#x20AC;?

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Newport Hospital, through its Frederick Henry Prince Memorial Fund, will host a grant development workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the hospital. The workshop will provide information and answer questions regarding the grant application and request for proposal process, which is open from Oct. 1 - 31. The fund was established in 2010 through a grant from the Frederick Henry Prince 1932 Trust. The fund supports grants that strive to promote health and wellness among Newport County’s youth and families through physical activity as part of the belief that active kids lead to healthy kids. Innovative entrepreneurs are encouraged to develop programs that promote these kinds of efforts. RSVP by calling 401-845-1503 or by sending an email to: fhpmemfund@lifespan.org. For more information about the fund and a complete list of previous grant recipients, visit newporthospital.org/FHP_MemorialFund.

Fall seining and Campfire An evening of fun-filled exploration is planned using seine nets to catch fish and other animals found along the coast on Friday, Sept. 6, at the Norman Bird Sanctuary from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Pack a dinner and end the program with a picnic around the campfire and even roast marshmallows. Advance registration requested, call 401-846-2577. Cost for members is $5 and $8 for nonmembers. For more information, visit normanbirdsanctuary.org.

Lego Club The Jamestown Library Lego Club will begin meeting on the first Thursdays of the month from 3 – 4 p.m. starting in Sept. at the library. Registration is required and limited to 30 participants. Children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call 423-7280, email jamlibkids@gmail.com or visit the library to register.

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A visitor recently brought into our gallery a Newport scrapbook for evaluation. The book was assembled around 1919 by a high school senior of Durfee. It was filled with party invitations, dance cards, newspaper clippings of football and other sports articles. Pictured is part of a program from the Newport Opera House which was presenting “The Bird of Paradise” written by Oliver Morosco with a Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1920 performance. When asked what the scrap book was worth, I stated that its cost would be about $75 but that its value was priceless and recommended that the visitor donate it to The Newport Historical Society for their archives. – Federico Santi, partner, Drawing Room Antiques (Free appraisals by appointment. Call 401-841-5060) Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Santi at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport.

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The Museum of Newport Irish History will hold its 11th Annual Steak Fry Fundraiser the evening of Saturday, Sept. 7 at Hibernian Hall, 2 Wellington Ave., Newport. Dinner includes grilled-to-order steak, baked potato, corn on the cob, salad and dessert, and will be served at 7 p.m. Cash bar begins at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. Reservations are requested by Tuesday, Sept. 3 and must be prepaid. Reserve by mailing a check payable to “MNIH” to PO Box 1378, Newport, RI 02840 (“Steak Fry” in memo section); online using a credit card at NewportIrishHistory. org (click “Events”); or in-person at Hibernian Hall via check to “MNIH” or cash (inquire at the bar). For more information, contact Ann Arnold at tpm1@earthlink.net or 401841-5493. To learn about the Museum of Newport Irish History and its activities, visit newportirishhistory.org.

The Rhode Island AARP Tax-Aide program is scheduling training for new volunteers. Training will be conducted at the Middletown Library on Thursdays from Sept. 12 to Nov. 7, from 1 – 5 p.m. AARP Tax-Aide is a program of the AARP Foundation, offered in partnership with the IRS. Preregistration is required due to limited class size. Contact Bob Lobecker at Robert.Lobecker@verizon.net, or Thurston Gray at tgraysr@aol.com for registration and additional information.

Holiday Basket sign-Ups Registration to receive Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Baskets will take place at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center from Sept. 9 – 18 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Clients will need a picture ID, piece of current mail with home address and a proof of members of the family. For more information, email Bea Brush at bbrush@mlkccenter.org or call 846-4828 ext. 100.

national assisted Living week Forest Farm Assisted Living, 191 Forest Ave., will be celebrating its 14th anniversary and National Assisted Living Week on Grandparents Day, Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2 – 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, contact Nancy Caswell at 849-1090.

scout Meetings Resume Troop 3 Newport resumes its regular meeting schedule on Tuesday nights at the Elks Lodge on Sept. 10. Meetings are held in the main hall from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Boys in Troop 3 range in age from 11-17 years old and attend Thompson Middle School, Rogers and Bishop Hendricken High Schools. For more information about BSA Troop 3 Newport, call Glenn Gardiner at 401 846-9583 x 2002.

Head start enrollment Open East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Head Start is now enrolling income eligible children from birth to age five. Program offerings include: free half day classroom services for preschoolers; free home-based services for pregnant women and families with infants/ toddlers; and child care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Assistance is provided to families applying for the RI DHS Child Care Certificate. For further information and enrollment, call 877-367-2008, or visit ebcap.org.

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NEWS BRIEFS Newport Fire Incident Run Report During the period from Monday, Aug. 19 through Sunday, Aug. 25, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 160 calls. Of those, 84 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 63 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 10 patients refused aid once EMS arrived on the scene. Fire apparatus was used for 160 responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters/Rescue 1 and 3 responded to 57 calls • Station 1 - Engine 1 and 6 responded to 52 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road Rescue 2 responded to 37 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road Engine 2 responded to 28 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 3 and 5 responded to 42 calls Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 1- Structure fire 2- Fire origin & cause investigaions 3- Trash / dumpster fires 1 - Water / steam leak 3 - Vehicle accidents 1 - Smoke scare/odor of smoke 4 - Lock outs 12 - Assist public calls 3 - False alarms/false calls 14 - Fire alarm soundings - no fire 6- Fire alarm malfunctions - no fire 63 - Engine assist on EMS call

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During the period from Monday, Aug. 19 to Sunday, Aug. 25, the Newport Police Department responded to 780 calls. Of those, 154 were motor vehicle related; there were 110 motor vehicle violations issued and 44 accident reports. 9 liquor establishment checks were also made and 10 private tows. The police also responded to 29 noise complaints, 23 animal complaints, 55 home/business alarm calls, 2 suicide calls and 15 incidents of vandalism. They also transported 1 prisoners and issued 7 bicycle violations. They recorded 2 instances of assisting other police departments. In addition, 80 arrests were made for the following violations: n 12 arrests were made for noise violations. n 12 arrests were made for possession of open containers of alcohol. n 7 arrests were made for domestic simple assault. n 6 arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n 6 arrests were made for outstanding bench warrants. n 6 arrests were made for simple assault. n5 arrests were made for underage drinking. n 4 arrests were made for larceny. n4 arrests were made for trespassing. n 3 arrests were made for driving with a suspended or revoked license. n 2 arrests were made for DUI. n2 arrests were made for breaking and entering at Pell School and 90 Malbone Rd. n2 arrests were made for violating a no contact order. n1 arrest was made for possesion of narcotics. n1 arrest was made for vandalism. n1 arrest was made for public urination. n1 arrest was made for leaving the scene of a collision. n 1 arrest was made for failure to restrain a dog. n1 arrest was made for obstructing an officer in the line of duty. n1 arrest was made for possesion of drugs with intent to manufacture or deliver. n 1 arrest was made for fraudulent checks. n1 arrest was made for felony assault.

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Judge J. Russell Jackson presided at the Municipal Court session held on Monday, Aug. 26, at Newport City Hall. The Court adjudicates cases related to city ordinances, parking, and traffic infractions. There were 48 matters on the docket: n Twenty-two cases concerned open containers/drinking in public. Of these, bench warrants were issued in 10 cases for failure to appear; four defendants pleaded no contest and received fines ranging from $100 to $400 each, plus court costs of $93.50; six cases were continued or rescheduled; one case was closed as paid in full; and one case was dismissed. n Four cases involved noise ordinance violations, with three no contest pleas resulting in fines of $350 or $400 each, plus court costs of $93.50. In the remaining case, a request to expunge a previous noise disturbance conviction was denied. n Eight traffic infractions received varying dispositions, with four dismissals; three license suspensions for failure to appear, with accompanying fines of $85 plus costs of $35; and one continuance. n In three cases involving animal restraint violations, one individual pleaded no contest and was fined $75; one case was continued; and another case was dismissed. n Two judgments issued for minors in possession. One case was closed as paid in full, and a no contest plea in the other case resulted in a $400 fine and court costs of $93.50.

Learn about the steps involved in buying a home. Church Community Housing Corporation, a nonprofit housing and community development organization with a 44-year history of serving Newport County, is offering homebuyer education. The next series begins in Newport on Wednesday, Sept. 11, meeting every other week for eight sessions, from 7 – 9 p.m. To register and for more information, contact Donna Andreozzi at 846-5114, ext. 12 or at dandreozzi@cchcnewport. org or visit cchcnewport.org.

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Helen Smith from the R.I. Genealogical Society will hold a series of workshops at the Portsmouth Free Public Library on Saturdays, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, 19, 26 and Nov. 9 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The workshops are designed to help people trace their Rhode Island roots by using online resources. Familiarity with the Internet is recommended. Bring your questions, problems, and stumbling blocks to the workshop for individualized help from an expert researcher. Laptops will be provided. This program is free and open to the public. Advance sign-ups at the library; workshops are limited to 10 participants.

The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 0869, Newport, will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the United Congregational Church, Valley Road, Middletown. Chapter President David MacDonald will speak on the NARFE Presidents meeting that he attended and the initiatives that are underway to influence the current legislative agenda and the efforts of NARFE to attract new members. All active and retired federal employees and their spouses are invited to attend, and if not a member, to join the Chapter. For more information, call R. Bianco at 401-683-5421.

Waterfront Inspection Friends of the Waterfront will sponsor itsannual Waterfront Inspection/Cruise of the harbor on Sunday, Sept. 8 aboard the Majestic, 4:45 - 7 p.m. Advance reservations necessary. Call Jim Perrier 847-2576 for tickets ($10) and reservations.

Garden Club Meeting The Seaside Garden Club of Newport will hold its September meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. at Fenner Hall, 222 Fenner Ave., Newport. The guest speaker will be Harry Eudenbach, author of “Estate Gardeners of Newport: A Horticultural Legacy.” For more information, call Lorraine McLeish at 847-7914.

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The Aquidneck Land Trust is hosting a walk along the Bailey Brook on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 9 a.m. to learn about Salve Regina University Professor Jim Chace and his students’ migratory bird research on Bailey Brook. ALT worked in partnership with the Town of Middletown to preserve land buffering Bailey Brook, a primary source of drinking water for Middletown and Newport residents. This is a free tour. Participants are asked to assemble and park at the Middletown Police Station. This event is part of Land Trust Days, which are happening at land trusts across the state during September. For more information on Land Trust Days offerings visit www. RILandTrustDays.org.

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here's something to be said for historic purity. The historic houses that line our streets are homes. They are lived in today as they always have been and as they should be. The landscapes that we enjoy and the trees that give us shade were planted to be used as much as to be admired. Newport is not Williamsburg, Plymouth, or Mystic. Ours is a living history. The challenge of the Historic District Commission is to strike a balance. When it comes to The Breakers' welcome center, it becomes readily apparent just how delicate a balance that is. Over the course of the last 40 years, the Preservation Society has done more than any other in preserving the historic fabric of the city and promoting Newport as a cultural destination with international appeal. So when this steward of some of our most important historic sites asked for permission to construct a welcome center designed in part to help protect its invaluable charge, its concept was rightly applauded. But was it proposed for the right site? Was this plan – the one that would place a new structure on a site that hasn't been disturbed for more that 100 years - really the best one? The members of the Historic District Commission felt that it wasn't. Their vote was divided and quick. There were no illuminating comments or specific reasons given. However, based on this commission's past decisions, its ruling should not come as a surprise. On any given month, commissioners wrestle with individual and sometimes minuscule design elements: a cupola atop a garage, the windows in a Point colonial, the trim work on a Victorian renovation, or the shingles on a utility building. All of these decisions contribute to our daily aesthetic and, taken together, effect the whole of our historic home. In this way, the commission plays an immensely important, and on Tuesday, an unenviable role. To be sure, we've heard the complaints from homeowners who have had to navigate the historic district process, and today, the board of the Preservation Society is likely to sympathize with its critics. Attorney Turner Scott was right when he said that the proposed design was not good enough for The Breakers. But then, what is good enough to stand in the shadow of one of America's true architectural treasures? There should be no doubt that we are better off with the Historic District Commission than we would be without it. The same is true of the Preservation Society, and we would hope that the two parties will seize on a recent offer for an open dialogue and come to a mutually-satisfactory design to give The Breakers a welcome center worthy of its stature.

League Coverage Fats Sometimes a Good Thing Appreciated To the Editor I would like to thank Mr. Jonathan Clancy of Newport This Week for the great story on the Sunset League on Aug. 8. I would like to say that he had great talks with the commissioner, players, assistant coaches, two umpires and me. I would also thank the Newport This Week on the overall coverage of the Sunset League and printing the league standings. Mr. Joe Tremblay Newport #1 Sunset League Fan

To the Editor: The article on Jim Booth and the grass-fed cattle at the van Beuren's Aquidneck Farms was quite interesting and talked about some of the health benefits of grass-fed beef. Another advantage to grassfed rather than grain-fed beef is that feeding grain leads to the production of omega-6 fatty acids, which are inflammatory. Grass-fed beef leads to production of omega-3 fatty acids, which are not inflammatory. Inflammation may lead to certain health problems. For example, supportive (but not conclusive) research shows that promoting an anti-inflammatory environment may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. At a minimum, inflammation leads to pain. C. Kevin Donovan, DC Middletown

Lynne Tungett, Publisher & Editor Tom Shevlin, Associate Publisher & News Editor Letters Policy Newport This Week encourages all citizens to comment publicly on the events and times in which we live. We will print any letter sent to us, adhering to guidelines for taste, accuracy, fairness, and public interest. Letters must be signed by the author and must include a telephone number and street address. Letters are limited to 500 words. Direct letters to: Newport This Week, 86 Broadway, Newport, 02840. Letters may also be sent via email to news@newportthisweek.net, Attention: Editorial. Corrections: We adhere to the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and ethical responsibility. If you feel we have not met those standards, please notify us.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pell School Reflects Advocacy for Education To the Editor: On Wednesday, Sept. 4, the citizens of Newport will celebrate the opening of the Claiborne Pell Elementary School, a new elementary school facility that includes a primary wing, pre-Kindergarten, grade 1 and grade 2, and an upper school of grades 2, 3 and 4. This new facility will provide our youngest students an impressive 21st century, high performance, energy efficient educational environment. We will no longer need to worry about poor air quality, rodent visits, or leaking roofs. Food will be served in a clean, bright and inviting cafeteria. Physical education classes will no longer be held on stage, but in the gymnasium; music and art classes will have rooms outfitted for their disciplines. The building has an updated security system to ensure the safety of our students and staff, and technology that is current and provides access

to federal, state, and local data systems and to existing and emerging pedagogy. The citizens of this community made this possible by supporting a $30 million bond issue in 2010. A cadre of community members formed the “Let’s Build Pell” committee and reached out to provide information to voters on the necessity of construction. Now, three years later, the goal of bringing all elementary students to one location, thereby unifying and equitably delivering instruction and maximizing resources is realized. The building team of architects, contractor, and owner’s representative, has attained maximum reimbursement for NE-CHPS, (Northeastern Collaborative for High Performance Schools) bringing total reimbursement for Newport to 44%. The naming of the school honors the work of our Senator Claiborne Pell, who was best known for de-

vising legislation that created the program that has dispensed grants to tens of millions of poor and middle-class college students. Senator Pell always advocated for public education funding. He viewed education as not only a ladder of opportunity, but also an investment in our future and personal affirmation of the individual. We are the first in the nation to honor his advocacy for education by naming a school in his memory. Newporters, let’s celebrate the opening of our new school! It’s an accomplishment that we can rightfully claim ownership for. “We pay a price when we deprive children of the exposure to the values, principles, and education they need to make them good citizens.” –Sandra Day O'Connor. Jo Eva Gaines, Vice Chair Newport School Committee Chair, Pell Building Committee

Preservation Society Will Appeal RAISE To the Editor: The Preservation Society of Newport County will appeal the Tuesday, Aug. 27 decision by the Newport Historic District Commission regarding its proposal for a new welcome center at The Breakers. "We appreciate the complexity of the deliberations that reached this conclusion and we thank all of the commissioners for their hard work on this issue," said Donald O. Ross, Chairman of the Board of the Preservation Society. "The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission approved this plan, and we believe there are

errors in the findings of fact which have contributed to the HDC decision. We anticipate the Zoning Board will give our proposal an equally rigorous review and that it will affirm our position." "We thank our thousands of supporters from Newport, Aquidneck Island and around the country," said Trudy Coxe, CEO & Executive Director of the Preservation Society. "We especially appreciate the donors who have already pledged 3.5 million dollars to this project." Donald O. Ross, Chairman Trudy Coxe, CEO

Growing Not Building Ground To the Editor: Now is the time for all Aquidneck Islanders who are aware of the fact that we have left too few pieces of ground open to the light of the sun and the water of the rain – growing ground – and who delight in the beauty of their grass, bushes, trees and shrubbery, to say no to the placing of buildings on them. Let the current threat to the growing ground of our historic treasure The Breakers be our test case. Let us at all cost avoid another

Queen Anne Square-like travesty. The growing ground remaining to us on our island should be preserved by us and for our children’s children, as well as for all the other living things dependent on it. We have enough of buildings, old and new. We have all the visitors center we need in our Gateway. What we don’t have enough of is growing ground for sustaining all life on our island. Timothy McGuinness Newport

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Since taking her place at City Hall, she has taken a workmanlike approach to her duties, responding to council requests and seeking out savings where possible. Moving forward, Howington has a full plate, with tasks like overseeing upgrades to the city’s technology infrastructure and pursuing further shared services with the School Department on the top of her list. In other business, councilors extended a hearty congratulations to their counterparts in Middletown, where town officials were recently recognized by Google as Rhode Island’s 2013 eCity of America. Newport Mayor Henry F. Winthrop declared in a formal resolution: “The City Council and City Administration congratulate the Town of Middletown, its Council and members of the township administration for the hard work and leadership they bring to Aquidneck Island in the area of moving us forward toward a vibrant technology center that benefits our residents, businesses, and visitors.” With upgrading its own technology systems as a long-stated goal for the city, it’s likely that councilors in Newport might be hoping to give Middletown a run for its money in next year’s competition.

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Range of Topics Discussed at Meeting By Meg O'Neil Members of the Newport School Committee brought members of the City Council up to date on a range of topics during the Liaison Subcommittee's regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27. During the meeting, the following was discussed: Pell School – The start of the 2013-14 school year officially begins for Newport Public Schools on Thursday, Sept. 5. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4 to celebrate the official opening of the new Pell Elementary School. Budget Status Report – Superintendent Ambrogi said that as of right now, the Fiscal Year 2014 school budget is balanced due to a last-minute decision by the school committee made earlier in the month to borrow $776,000 from the tuition line item as a temporary hold until other budget cuts and decisions could be made. He described the budget as still being "in flux" and that it will not be more accurate until closer to the end of September, citing an unknown number of special education tuition costs and enrollment figures still not finalized. School Committee chairman Charles Shoemaker said that the school finance committee is meeting next week to discuss alternative budget cuts. Superintendent Search – After interviewing the four final candidates last week, the Newport School Committee will announce the district's new superintendent in September, according to vicechair Jo Eva Gaines. The new superintendent will begin in January 2014, after Ambrogi retires. Regionalization – Discussions between the Newport and Middletown school committees to regionalize continue. "Newport is very pro regionalization," said city councilor Naomi Neville, adding that repre-

sentatives from Middletown would be visiting school districts in Massachusetts to examine their regionalized districts. Councilor Justin McLaughlin cited a report released over the weekend by the state’s Department of Planning, which said the population of Newport is expected to decrease by 24 percent from 24,672 in 2010 to 18,758 by 2040. Middletown's population is expected to decrease from 16,150 to 12,121 in the same time period. With those numbers in mind, committee members and councilors agreed to continue examining regionalization possibilities. Shared Services – The school district and city's facility managers will continue to meet to discuss sharing services, according to Ambrogi, especially once the Pell School is up and running. However, the school district is also in talks with Middletown to begin sharing services as well. Shoemaker said the two school districts have "synergy," adding, "I have no problem working with [the city of Newport], there's just a difference in the processes," compared to sharing with Middletown. City Manager Jane Howington asked Ambrogi about the surplus of elementary school buildings in Newport with the opening of the Pell School. He said he will recommend that three of the buildings be turned back over to the city in September. STEAM Charter School – There have been some upper-level administrative shakeups in the proposed Newport County STEAM Academy Charter School. Barbara McGann has gone to be interim superintendent of the Portsmouth school district, and Joanne Hoops, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club, has left also. Despite these resignations, the school is scheduled to meet with the Rhode Island Department of Education on Sept. 11 for their capacity interview.

Councilor McLaughlin asked members of the school committee: "This [school] may or may not go away - what are you going to do about it? I think there are a lot of people in Newport who would like to see you put STEAM out of business.” Committee member Gaines responded, "That's the plan." McLaughlin told the group that although the committee may not want the school in the city, the district has not come up with a plan to ensure the charter school is not approved. "We're not ready to go public [with a plan] yet," Gaines said, explaining that the district is working to implement more STEAM-centered courses. "We're talking to people who can do the job, and it's not time to make a grand statement." Tender Care Learning Center – Last week, a 17-year-old male was arrested for molesting a 5-year-old girl at the Tender Care Learning Center in Newport. The incident occurred at the day care's main building on Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. The owners of Tender Care had also been running a camp at Coggeshall Elementary School with the permission of superintendent Ambrogi, who made an executive order without consulting the Newport School Committee. However, since the incident, the summer camp has been closed and all elements of the camp have been removed from the school building. According to Ambrogi, Tender Care said they were a notfor-profit business, but it is in fact a for-profit company, essentially lying to the superintendent in order to use the elementary school building. He assured the city council that all ties to the Tender Care operation have been completely severed. The Newport School Committee will also vote at their next monthly meeting to alter the district policy to give themselves final decisionmaking authority on outside use of school buildings.

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Inaugural Freshman Academy By Esther Trneny While kids might be enjoying the last weeks of summer vacation before school starts, administrators at Rogers High School have been hard at work preparing for the influx of students on Sept. 5. Christianne Fisher, assistant principal at Rogers, said the preparations began the moment classes finished last June, with meetings to establish the calendar for the upcoming year and the ordering of new materials. Custodians at the high school also stripped all the classrooms and floors and began an intensive cleaning process. Over the summer, some of the students were completing the high school’s credit recovery program, while a small group of dedicated teachers and administrators was meeting for a three-day communications seminar dedicated to helping at-risk students stay on track to graduation. That training seminar was integral to a new program known as Freshman Academy, which the high school will fully implement this year. Launched last November with grants from the van Beuren Charitable Foundation, an organization dedicated to preserving the unique characteristics of Newport County and improving the quality of life for its residents, the initial implementation of the program began with a small, hand-selected group of ninth graders. The freshmen learned skills in leadership and mentoring so that they can

Founder of the Rogers High School Freshman Academy, Dr. Kathleen Vespia. “My goal is clear – 100 percent promotion to grade ten.” serve as role models for this year’s incoming class. The Freshman Academy is the brainchild of Dr. Kathleen Vespia, a professor of education at Salve Regina University, who created a similar program over a decade ago in Attleboro, Mass., in order to address that community’s staggering high school dropout rate. The program ultimately resulted in the founding of an alternative high school. While the Attleboro program was successful, she said, it was a corrective program, and she wanted to develop a preventive program. Research consistently shows that ninth grade is one of the most crucial times in a child’s life for determining future success. “If you are held back in grade nine, you are six times less likely to graduate high

school,” stated Vespia. Vespia quoted statistics that found that teens who drop out of high school have higher rates of unemployment. They are also more likely to need government assistance and have higher rates of incarceration. The cost of detention and imprisonment can reach $80,000 per year. By contrast, programs offering students and parents academic assistance and support cost a fraction of that. “When you look at the cost of school failure, it’s astronomical,” Vespia said. Newport students face challenges similar to students in areas like Providence, Central Falls and Pawtucket, with a high transient population, and many students who are involved in the court system or with the Department of Children, Youth and Families. Vespia approached the Newport school system administration to let them know she had an eager group that wanted to respond to the challenges faced by students in the schools here. A grant request was written; funds were awarded; and teachers, student teachers, and administrators leapt aboard. The Freshman Academy was born. The program will support the students on their path to graduation, forming an essential student-parent-school partnership focused on educational achievement during that critical first year of high school.

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‘Re-Upping’ on the Bay Hospital Corpsman Third Class Benedict Nkrumah recently re-enlisted for four more years in an outdoor ceremony overlooking Narragansett Bay. Petty Officer Nkrumah, a laboratory technician at Naval Health Clinic New England, was re-enlisted by Cdr. Valerie Reige, director of Clinical Support Services, with family, friends and colleagues in attendance.

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Enjoy Labor Day at the Officers’ Club with a last hurrah celebration on Monday, Sept. 2, 4-10 p.m. Traditional cookout fare will be available and the Alger Mitchell Duo will sing the songs of summer from 5-9 p.m. All hands with base access are invited to attend. Tickets are $14.75, $10.75 for ages 8-12, and $7.75 ages 4-7. For more information, call 401-841-1442.

Naval Station Newport will sponsor A Race to Remember, a tribute to remember fallen heroes, on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 6 a.m. The event is open to all personnel with base access. Both the 5K run and 1.5-mile walk courses begin and end at the Weenachasett Bridge. Commands are encouraged to participate. For more information, call 401-841-3154.

VFW Clam Boil The Middletown VFW will host a clam boil dinner at the post, 52 Underwood Lane, on Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. Veterans do not need to be post members to attend. Call 401-5011721 for tickets.

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Ombudsmen Assembly The Fleet and Family Support Center will hold an Ombudsmen Assembly Meeting at Naval Health Clinic New England on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 6-8 p.m. For more information or to register, call 401-841-2283.

NUWC Luncheon The NUWC retirees’ luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at McGovern's Family Restaurant, 310 Shove Street, Fall River, Mass. Lunch will be served at noon in the Laurel Room, entrance at the end of the building. Cost is $16. No reservations are required. Contact Bev Ferris at 401-846-4292 for more information.

Newport CIV Dinner The Newport Council for International Visitors will host its annual dinner meeting on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Vasco da Gama Hall. Tickets are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. The theme is "Celebrating the Irish in Newport." The evening will also honor Newport sister city Kinsale, Ireland. For more information or to reserve, contact Gail Keck at 401-560-0350 or president@newportciv.org.

Fall into Fun Canceled The MWR Fall into Fun Carnival scheduled for Sept. 7 at Carr Point has been canceled.

Eight Bells Lecture The Naval War College Museum’s Eight Bells Lecture Series will continue on Thursday, Sept. 12, with “Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of High Performance Teams,” by Taylor Kiland and Peter Fretwell. The book examines why American POWs imprisoned at the “Hanoi Hilton” were so resilient in captivity and so successful in their subsequent careers, and the authors will discuss the principals practiced within the POW organizational culture that can be used to develop high performance teams anywhere. The lecture is from noon to 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public but reservations are required. To reserve, call 401-841-2101 at least one working day prior to event.

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By Jack Kelly The Wounded Warrior Project is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors from our nation’s recent and present conflicts. Monday, Sept. 2 has been proclaimed “Wounded Warrior Day” by the City of Newport. To celebrate this event, the East Bay Colonial Dames of Rhode Island and the Wounded Warrior Project are sponsoring a concert in support of wounded veterans. According to Mike Holty, Wounded Warrior Project fundraising team chairman, “This is a family event and it is free to the public so that we can celebrate this great day in Newport. We will be accepting donations, and every penny collected will go to assisting veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project’s many programs.” The free concert, featuring Navy Band Northeast, will be held at Cardines Field in Newport from 2–3 p.m. The Wounded Warrior Project also serves to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured servicemen and women. Specific programs include benefits counseling, adaptive sports programs, advocacy at the

We always invite and encourage wounded warriors in our area to attend or participate in all of our events. – Mike Holty local and national levels, alumni and peer mentoring, and employment training and counseling. The local volunteer group has an annual goal of $50,000. They have raised $20,000 to date. Holty, a retired U.S. Navy captain, and his wife, Odette, residents of Newport, are highly committed to this veterans support group. “When we fully retired five years ago we looked for a good charity to volunteer with and give back to the community and veterans,” said Holty, who, with his wife, sponsors six to eight events in the region an-

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Local Men at USNA Navy Midshipman Robert Brown, son of Erin and Richard Brown of Portsmouth, and Navy Midshipman Alexander Holloway, son of Leslie Grosvenor of Newport and Marcus Holloway of Middletown, recently completed "Plebe Summer" at the U.S. Naval Academy. Plebe Summer began on Induction Day, June 27 and concluded after seven challenging weeks of basic midshipman training. The pressure and rigor of Plebe Summer is carefully designed to help students prepare for their first academic year at the Naval Academy and the four years of challenges leading to graduation and commissioning as a Navy or Marine Corps Officer. Training during Plebe Summer includes swimming, martial arts, basic rock climbing, obstacle, endurance and confidence courses designed to develop physical, mental and team-building skills, as well as 40 hours devoted to the instruction of infantry drill and formal parades. New midshipmen rapidly gain general knowledge of seamanship, navigation, damage control, sailing and handling yard patrol craft. Plebes also learn how to use 9mm pistols and M-16 rifles. Holloway is a graduate of Pomfret High School of Pomfret, Conn. and Brown graduated from Portsmouth High School.

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Late Summer Favorites By Cynthia Gibson As summer winds down and the first cool evenings of autumn approach, we are still at the height of sunflower and dahlia season. It is also the peak of blackberry and fall raspberry season. If you are about to make jam, the berries are now ripe for the picking through September and the beginning of October. As for flowers, the sunflower is a magnificent symbol of the end of summer. A true native of North America, today most American sunflowers and their seeds are produced in the Dakotas and in Minnesota. The U.S. also grows sunflowers as crops for birdseed, oil, and snack food. Although sunflow-

ers produce tasty crunchy seeds, they are perhaps most admirable in a vase. Dahlias, on the other hand, are not edible but are simply beautiful. The dahlia is a tuber planted in this area every May. There are many types, such as the cactus, ball, pom pom, water lily, stellar, collarette, orchid, peony, single, semi double, and anemone. Gardeners dig up the tubers and store them in a cool basement after the blooming cycle is completed in October. Dahlias also have a size code, and they need one. Considering the many varieties and shapes, it is helpful to know the flowers' sizes and heights for placing and planting purposes. They are measured by the width of the flower heads: AA (10" or more), A (8" to 10"), B (6" to 8"), BB (4" to 6"), M (up to 4"), and P (up to 2").

The dahlia is a tuber planted in this area every May.

Tips for the garden this week:  Continue weeding  Add new potting soil and fertilizer to your potted plants to extend their growing season  Get jars and canners ready for jam making

ARCHI-TEXT AWARDS CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 The Ochre Lodge Carriage House is an adaptive reuse of a run-down building that had been by used by Salve Regina University for storing theatrical equipment. The Ochre Lodge building and carriage house were designed in 1882 for Mrs. Julia Eldridge by Dudley Newton, another architect who worked primarily in the Newport area. The purpose of the renovation, designed by A4 Architecture and constructed by Advanced Building Concepts, was to convert the building into a student dormitory. Bedrooms for fourteen people, four bathrooms, a kitchen, a living area, and a sitting area were all neatly fitted into the limited building volume. Much of the architectural material from the original structure was reused. For example, an old sliding door was refinished and installed in the open position as a decorative feature of the living area, and a new glass storefront with the pattern of the original door frosted onto the surface was created to allow light and entry into the building. The roof lines, architectural woodwork, and building features were all reused or replicated as closely as new building code requirements allowed. The rough sawn joists of the original building were repurposed as exposed collar ties to give the interior the character of an old carriage house.

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these buildings so that they may be actively used and preserved long into the future. The Doris Duke Historic Preservation Awards are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 6, at Rough Point, which was once Miss Duke’s summer house and is now the NRF’s largest property and museum. This annual event is not only a celebration of outstanding projects, but also serves as a gathering of the Rhode Island architectural preservation community to help plot, plan, and encourage more renovation projects for the future. Ross Cann, AIA, LEED AP, lives and works in Newport, R.I. He is a historian and educator.

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Thursday August 29

Children’s Topiary Workshop Kids learn about the Green Animals Topiary Gardens with Jim Donahue and create a boxwood topiary to take home, Corey’s Lane, Portsmouth, 10 a.m., members $10, non-members $15, ages 8-12, reservations required, 401-8471000 x154 or email bhullinger@ newportmansions.org. Golden to Gilded Walking Tour Explore the social history and architecture of Newport from the Golden Colonial Era to the Gilded Age, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 10 a.m., 401-841-8770. Rough Point Tour Guided tour of Doris Duke’s Newport home, includes the exhibit, “A Career of Giving: The Surprising Legacy of Doris Duke,” 680 Bellevue Ave., tours run TuesdaySaturday, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., newportrestoration.org. NMAI The National Museum of American Illustration offers “The American Muse,” 492 Bellevue Ave., Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., americanillustration.org. Portsmouth 375th Reception Weekend celebration kicks off with reception at Glen Manor House, 5-7 p.m., $25, advance ticketing, portsmouthri375.com. Scapbooking for Teens Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 6-7:30 p.m., register at 401-846-1573 or email ngresham@middletownri.com. Pajama Story Time Children are invited to enjoy stories in their PJs, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 6:30 p.m., 401-423-7280.

Beach Bonfires Sachuest (Second) Beach in Middletown will be ablaze with end of summer bonfires, family fun activities include a climbing wall, contests, races, activities begin at 6:30 p.m., fires will be lit at 8 p.m.

Friday August 30

Corn Maze Get lost in an 8-acre maize maze at Escobar’s Highland Farm, 255 Middle Rd., Portsmouth, 10 a.m.dusk, 401-864-1064, escobarshighlandfarm.com. Rose Island Lighthouse Tours Last weekend to tour the lighthouse and island that’s a mile offshore and a century in the past, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Rose Island access through Newport-Jamestown ferry, 401-847-4242, roseislandlighthouse.org. Pier 9 Farmers Market Fresh lobsters, fish, produce, State Pier, Long Wharf, 2-6 p.m. Jewish History Walking Tour Learn about colonial Jewish history, tours depart from Loeb Visitors Center, 50 Spring St., 4 p.m., 401-847-4794. Family Night on the Rails Kid-friendly, 90-minute narrated train ride along Narragansett Bay, with music by the Candyman Conductor, pizza and ice cream, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 6:30 p.m., 401-841-8700, newportdinnertrain.com. Double Takes Interactive dance and video performance at Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., 7 p.m., jamestownartcenter.org. Comedy Series Nick Offerman, with guest Megan Mullally, at Summer Comedy Series, Newport Yachting Center,

America’s Cup Ave., 7:30 p.m., newportcomedy.com. Improv Comedy Interactive comedy with the Bit Players, Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, 8 p.m., 401-8493473, firehousetheater.org. Free Concert at Grand Cash is King, Johnny Cash tribute, Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Hwy., 9 p.m., 18+, free, 401-8495100, newportgrand.com.

Saturday August 31

ALT Sweet Flag Tour Aquidneck Land Trust’s walking tour of the Sweet Flag parcel by Bailey’s Brook, Middletown, 9-11 a.m., free but space limited, reserve at 401-849-2799 x14 sdemaio@ailt.org. Growers’ Market Aquidneck Growers’ Market, local produce and products, 909 East Main Rd. (Newport Vineyards), Middletown, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., aquidneckgrowersmarket.org. Portsmouth Parade Parade celebrating town’s 375th anniversary steps off at 10 a.m. from the high school, portsmouthri375.com. Corn Maze 10 a.m.- dusk. See Friday, Aug. 30 for details. Ice Cream Train Kid-friendly, 90-minute narrated train ride along Narragansett Bay, features an ice cream parlor car, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 11:30 a.m., 401-841-8700, newportdinnertrain.com. Classic Yacht Regatta Race weekend for restored classics and traditional design yachts, off Fort Adams, noon start, 401-8485777, x202, iyrs.org.

Adult Book Chat Adult summer reading grand prize drawing and “groundbreaking reads” book chat, Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 1-3 p.m., 401-846-1573. Polo USA vs. England, Glen Farm, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, tailgating begins at 4 p.m., first chukka at 5 p.m., 401-847-7090, nptpolo.com. Museum of Yachting Community Party Classic Yacht Regatta kicks off with community cocktail party, cash bar, music by Honk Tonk Knights, Fort Adams, 6-8 p.m., 401-8485777.

Farm, 2009 West Main Rd., Middletown, 10 a.m. – noon, free, 401846-4152. Classic Yacht Parade Fifty classic yachts sail around Newport Harbor before races begin, 10:30 a.m., 401-848-5777, x202, iyrs.org. Corn Maze 11 a.m.- dusk. See Friday, Aug. 30 for details. Scenic Train Rides Enjoy a narrated ten-mile scenic ride along Narragansett Bay, Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m., 401-849-0546, ocnrr.com.

Murder Mystery Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “Portrait of a Killer,” interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m., newportartmuseum.org.

Portsmouth 375th Family Day Old-fashioned celebration, Glen Park, 12-6 p.m., music, entertainment, magic, food, daning, bring lawn chairs, blankets, portsmouthri375.com.

Sunset Music Series Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in concert at Newport Yachting Center, 7 p.m., newportwaterfrontevents.com.

Classic Yacht Regatta Race weekend for restored classic and traditional design yachts, off Fort Adams, races start at noon, 401-848-5777 x202, iyrs.org.

Free Concert at Grand Live Bullet, a Bob Seger tribute band, Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Hwy., 9 p.m., 18+, 401-8495100, newportgrand.com.

Open Mic Sunday Open mic at Custom House Coffee, 600 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth, 2-5 p.m., featured performers 3-3:45 p.m.

Sunday September 1

Bird Walk Jay Manning leads guided bird walk at the Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown, 8 a.m., no registration necessary, bring binoculars, 401-846-2577, normanbirdsanctuary.org. Soil Testing Bring a soil sample from your garden to receive a basic analysis by URI Master Gardeners, Prescott

Middletown Historical Society Witherbee Schoolhouse (Valley Rd. and Green End Ave.), Boyd’s Windmill and Paradise School (corner of Paradise and Prospect avenues), open for touring 2-4 p.m., middletownhistory.org. NIMFest Concert Newport Independent Music Festival summer concert series with Crash Land Band playing rock, King Park, Wellington Ave., 3-6 p.m., free.

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Summer Festivities at Vanderbilt Grace Labor Day BBQ, Sunday, September 1st:

Enjoy the last long weekend of the summer with our annual Labor Day BBQ in the Garden. $60pp from 4pm

Thursday, September 12th: Domaine Carneros Wine Dinner

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Movie Nights on the Roof-Deck

Invoke memories of cinema’s heyday with our Movie Night and lose yourself in the Golden Age of Films. $18 per person including our extra special homemade truffle popcorn, with food and cocktails available for purchase. 8:30pm every Wednesday!

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Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour Hear stories of revolution and the struggle for religious liberty, departs from the Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 10 a.m., 401-841-8770. Rogues and Scoundrels Tour Learn why this colony was sometimes known as “Rogue’s Island” as you stroll through Newport, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 10:30 a.m., 401-841-8770. Whitehorne Museum The Samuel Whitehorne House is home to some of the best examples of 18th century Newport and Rhode Island furniture, 416 Thames St., tours run ThursdayMonday, guided tours at 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., self-guided 11 a.m.-3 p.m., newportrestoration.org. Historic Site Tours Tours of the Colony House, Great Friends Meeting House, Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House and Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House depart from Museum of Newport History at Brick Market, 127 Thames St., daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m., call to reserve, 401-841-8770. Patriotic Concert Navy Band Northeast plays patriotic concert to honor Wounded Warrior Project, Cardines Field, 2 p.m., rain or shine, musket salute by the Artillery Company of Newport, free but donations welcome, mikeholty@hotmail.com. Movie Night at Castle Hill Outside screening of “The Endless Summer,” Castle Hill Inn, 590 Ocean Dr., 8 p.m., $10, 401-849-3800.

Tuesday September 3

Golden to Gilded Walking Tour Explore the social history and architecture of Newport from the Golden Colonial Era to the Gilded Age, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 10 a.m., 401-841-8770.

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Pre-K Storytime Storytime for preschoolers at the Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 10:30 a.m., public welcome, free, drop in, 401-847-0292, redwoodlibrary.org. ‘A Writer’s Dozen’ Newport Historical Society exhibit featuring 12 historically significant desks, including one used by Declaration signer William Ellery, Seventh Day Baptist, 82 Touro St., Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $5, newporthistorical.org. Computer Help Help with computers/devices available, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 3-4:30 p.m., registration required, 423-7280. Basic Computer Class Intro to computers for people with limited exposure, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 6:30 p.m., drop in, 401-423-7280. Geezers at Empire Join acoustic folk musicians at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, 7:30 p.m., 401-619-1388.

Wednesday September 4

Mother Goose Time Children from birth to 2 years and caregivers enjoy play-based program featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and books, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 10:15 a.m., 401-4237280. Jamestown Story Time Fun with stories, crafts, songs for children ages 2-5 and caregivers, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., 11:15 a.m., 423-7280. Growers’ Market Aquidneck Growers’ Market, local produce and products, Memorial Blvd. from Bellevue Ave. to Chapel St., 2-6 p.m., aquidneckgrowersmarket.org.

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Portsmouth’s 375th Celebration The town of Portsmouth will host a weekend chock-full of events to celebrate the 375th anniversary of the settling of the island’s oldest community. The festivities kick off with a reception at Glen Manor House on Friday, Aug. 30, 5-7 p.m., with special guests the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, England, the mayor of Portsmouth, Va. and mayor of Portsmouth, N.H. On Saturday, Aug. 31, a parade will step off from the high school at 10 a.m., and at 5 p.m. competition will heat up at the polo fields when Team USA takes on England. The fun will peak on Sunday, Sept. 1, at an old-fashioned picnic celebration with six hours of family fun at Glen Park, beginning at noon. The afternoon offers a full lineup of musicians, entertainment, games, contests, demonstrations, square dancing, and food. For more information or for tickets to the Friday reception, visit portsmouthri375.com.

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History Lecture Newport Historical Society hosts author Eric Chaput discussing “The People’s Martyr: Thomas Dorr and His 1842 Rhode Island Rebellion,” Colony House, Washington Square, 5:30 p.m., members $1, non-members $5, reserve at 401-841-8770. PM Picnic Enjoy Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” with the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. on the Newport Art Museum lawn, 76 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., member adult $5/youth $4, non-member adult $10/youth $8, bring chairs and a picnic, no reservations, newportartmuseum.org. Battle of R.I. Lecture Jim Garman discusses the Battle of Rhode Island, Portsmouth Free Public Library, 2658 East Main Rd., 6:30, limited seating, reserve at 401-683-9457. Health Insurance Forum Christine Ferguson, HealthSourceRI director, on Affordable Health Insurance Options, Central Baptist Church, 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, 7 p.m., healthsourceri. com. Rooftop Move Outside screening of “Inception” atop Vanderbilt Grace, Mary St., 8:30 p.m., $10, 401-846-6200.

Thursday September 5

Business Before Hours Chamber of Commerce’s before work networking event, Museum of Yachting, International Yacht Restoration School, 449 Thames St., 8-9 a.m., register at 847-1608. “If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare” Informal group meets weekly to give interpretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 5 p.m., 401-847-0292, www.RedwoodLibrary.org.

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By Patricia Lacouture Leave it to Woody Allen to name his tragicomedy about a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown “Blue Jasmine.” The jasmine is an exotic, tropical shrub valued for its aroma and its use in religious ceremonies. Cate Blanchett plays the title character, a shy flower that pretends to know nothing about the shady business deals of her husband, which afford the diamond bracelets and designer clothes he lavishes upon her. She also turns a blind eye to his cheating until she learns he’s doing the nasty with a French au pair who works for one of their friends. “An au pair!” she shrieks, her snobbery made Cristal clear. Alec Baldwin plays Hal Francis, the husband with the wandering eye, and other parts, and a magician at outwitting the IRS and his investors. Now, Jasmine is not our leading lady’s birth name. She considered Jeanette too common, and has become the rare flower that knows how to throw the best dinner parties in New York. She smiles sheepishly when her hubby tells their guests that he fell in love with her name. Woody Allen builds a complex premise on a thread as slender as that one dinner party line, and Jasmine/Jeanette’s fabricated name. Hal, as shallow as a man can be, has fallen in love with a woman who is not real. We meet Jasmine on a flight to San Francisco where she tells a fellow first class passenger her life story—some parts real, and some made of air. As the women wait for their luggage, Jasmine realizes she hasn’t asked the woman’s name. Can they meet for lunch? Lunch wouldn’t interest Jasmine unless the woman had a wealthy, single son. When the woman’s family asks who the stranger is, she doesn’t

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Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, and Andrew Dice Clay in the PG-13 rated movie “Blue Jasmine,” directed by Woody Allen. know Jasmine’s name, nor can she if money is not part of the package. make any sense of anything she’s Her sister questions the wisdom of been told. Jasmine has bouts of flying first class when one is broke, what psychiatric professionals refer but Jasmine shrugs it off as a necto as a “flight of ideas.” She flutters essary bit of self-pampering. from topic to topic, her conversaCate Blanchett’s performance is tion connected only by self-refer- nothing short of brilliant. She capences. She talks to herself in public tures all the faces of Jasmine/Jeaand often stares off into space at nette. The wanna-be socialite, the some alternate reality. Essentially, adoring wife, a hell hath no fury she is a mess. like a woman scorned, a woman She takes refuge with Ginger who’d like to make something of (Sally Hawkins), her estranged sis- her life but can’t find any substance ter who lives in a walk-up apart- upon which to build a résumé. ment above a café, quite a distance You could compare Blanchett’s from Park Avenue. Not knowing Jasmine to Laura in “The Glass Mewhat to do, Jasmine pops pills and nagerie,” a character with a handiguzzles vodka. In essence, Jasmine/ cap who creates a world comprised Jeanette doesn’t know how to find of glass figurines. Ironically, Laura’s solace without a limousine at her nickname is Blue Roses. In another command, a grand apartment with parallel to the Tennessee Williams crown molding and high ceilings, drama, “Blue Jasmine” is described or the ability to pick up a new de- as a memory play. Likewise, Allen’s signer bag. Failing that, booze and brilliant tale unfolds in the flashpills fill her empty life. backs of the title character, and Traditionally, characters in films her memory of happier, and not so that have two names are automati- happy, times. cally interpreted as duplicitous. How can a person be honest if they Patricia Lacouture don’t know, or own up to, who they teaches film studies at are? Jasmine’s duplicity, however, is Salve Regina Univernot that of a film noir femme fatale. sity. She completed her She just can’t face where she’s come graduate studies in film from, and fears where she’s going, at Boston University.

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‘Diner en Blanc’ Outdoors NewportFILM will host its last outdoor screening of the season on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Norman Bird Sanctuary with the documentary “Diner en Blanc.” The film shows how an annual flash mob dinner came to fruition in Paris. On a June evening, 13,000 people, dressed elaborately in white, converged at a secret location for the annual Diner en Blanc. Within 15 minutes, the scene was set with 4,000 tables, miles of linens, crystal, sterling, and epicurean delicacies. The flash mob dinner remains shrouded in mystery; an anonymous committee of ten decides who will host tables and selects each year’s secret location. This documentary reveals the evolution, orchestration, and growing challenges of organizing the world’s largest dinner. Tickets to the 6 p.m. prescreening cocktail party and film are $30. The film

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Life of the Mind Series Kay Sutton, Director of Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts at from Christie’s, London, will present on “Pattern and Identity: Fashion and Story-telling in 14thcentury Illuminated Manuscripts,” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., reception 5:30 p.m., lecture 6 p.m., free, reserve at 401-847-0292 x112, redwoodlibrary.org. Preservation Lecture Brian Dickson, chief surveyor for the National Trust of Scotland, will speak on “From Newhailles to Newport: Caring for the Properties of the National Trust of Scotland,” Rosecliff, 548 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., members $15, non-members $20, 401-847-1000 x154. newportFILM Outdoors Outdoor screening of “Diner en Blanc,” Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 Third Beach Rd., Middletown (rain venue Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St.), white clothing suggested but not required, $30 6 p.m. cocktail party and film, $5 for 7:15 p.m. film only, newportfilm.com.

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September 6 Pier 9 Farmers Market Fresh lobsters, fish, produce, State Pier, Long Wharf, 2-6 p.m. Rum and Revolution Explore the changing role of alcohol in Newport through stories of taverns, distillers and rum runners during this downtown walking tour, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames Street, 3:30 p.m., 401-841-8770,

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Boyd’s Windmill to Hoist Sails Enjoy old-fashioned family fun at its finest at the Middletown Historical Society’s annual Boyd’s Windmill Sunday on Sept. 8 in Paradise Park, at the corner of Prospect and Paradise avenues. This oncea-year free event boasts a slew of activities for every age and runs 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Navy Band Northeast will perform, Civil War re-enactors will be on hand, and fire engines will be on display – all in addition to the running of the 1810 mill. Tour the mill and see how this integral part of the colonial community operated. Visit middletownhistory. org for more information.

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Long Wharf Concerts The Shops at Long Wharf Summer Series with Wesley Thomas, “the opera guy,” Long Wharf Mall, 1-5 p.m., free. Author Visit Charles Graeber, author of “The Good Nurse: a True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder,” Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2 p.m., no registration required, 401-847-8720 x115. Polo USA vs. Baltimore, Glen Farm, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, tailgating begins at 3 p.m., first chukka at 4 p.m., 401-847-7090, nptpolo.com. DeBlois Gallery Opening Reception to open Deblois Gallery’s “20th Century Expressionism” exhibit at new gallery location, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, 5-7 p.m., 401-847-7797, debloisgallery. com. Murder Mystery Join the Marley Bridges Theatre Co. for “Portrait of a Killer,” interactive murder mystery at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 7 p.m., newportartmuseum.org. Led Zeppelin Tribute Band Kashmir, Led Zeppelin tribute

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Vinegar Lecture Join herbalist Kristin Minto at seaside historic Watson Farm to investigate the making of medicinal and culinary vinegars, 455 North Rd., 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., bring a lunch and tour the shoreline, members $10, non-members $20, 401-4230005. Boyd’s Windmill Sunday Annual running of the 1810 windmill, open for touring, Navy Band, Civil War re-enactors, vendors, corner of Paradise and Prospect avenues, Middletown, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free, middletownhistory.org. Scenic Train Rides Enjoy a narrated ten-mile scenic ride along Narragansett Bay, Old Colony Railway Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave., 11:45 a.m. and 2 p.m., 401-849-0546, ocnrr.com. NIMFest Concert Newport Independent Music Festival summer concert series with Abbey Rhode playing Beatles tunes, King Park, Wellington Ave., 3-6 p.m., free. Waterfront Inspection Cruise Friends of the Waterfront hosts annual cruise on Majestic, departs Bowen’s Wharf at 4:45 p.m., call for tickets reservations, 401-847-2576.

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Offerman Brings ‘American Ham’ to Newport By Meg O’Neil Nick Offerman, who is best known for his role as the burly Ron Swanson on NBC’s hit show “Parks & Recreation,” is bringing his “American Ham” Comedy Tour to Newport on Friday, Aug. 30. It will be his first ever visit to Rhode Island. Newport This Week recently caught up with Offerman over the phone from his wood shop in southern California to talk about his upcoming show at the Newport Yachting Center. Fans of Offerman may know that he’s a talented wood craftsman, and, when not acting, runs the Offerman Woodshop, handcrafting heirloom furniture, tables, and small watercrafts. His pride-andjoy creation is a 17-foot canoe he made of western red cedar named Huckleberry. The canoe is featured

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Newport Blues Café–Flock of Assholes

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Newport Grand Lounge–Gary “Guitar” Gramolini and the Grinders, 9 p.m.

One Eighty–The Gentlemen Explorers featuring Seamus Weeden, 10 p.m.

Newport Grand Event Center –Live Bullet-Bob Seger Tribute, 8:30 p.m.

One Pelham East – Them Apples, 10 p.m.

One Eighty–Vudu Sister’s (upstairs); Castle (in the Club)

Perro Salado–Honky Tonk Knights

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Monday, September 2

The Port–John Erikson, 7-11 p.m.

Pineapples On the Bay–Pat Cottrell, 6-9 p.m.

Atlantic Beach Club–Brass Force, 1:305:30 p.m.

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The Port – Alger Mitchell, 3-7 p.m; Tony Fazio, 8-12 p.m.

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Night Bright Safe Cycling Initiative By Liza Burkin It’s 5:30 p.m. on a weekday summer evening on Broadway, and the sidewalk in front of Leo’s Market is bustling with bikes and bike paraphernalia. Boxes of helmets, locks, lights, reflective vests, and bells line the popular storefront where, according to owner Juan Campos, 80% of the clientele arrive by bike. The swishing of tire pumps, jangling of bells, and laughter of cobbled Spanglish fills the air as bicycles in all manners of style and function get outfitted for safe night riding. This is Night Bright – an initiative of local advocacy organization, Bike Newport. The organization aims to make nighttime bike commuting safer for both cyclists and cars. “When an invisible cyclist suddenly appears, it’s a pretty scary encounter for both the cyclist and the motorist,” says Bari George, Bike Newport’s Executive Director. “We’re always encouraging cyclists to have equipment to see and be seen at night.” Not only is it safer to have lights on your bike, it’s also the law. A Newport city ordinance requires a bicycle operating at night to have a white lamp on the front and a red reflector on the back. The problem is, not everyone can afford the equipment. That’s where the annual Bike Newport Night fundraiser came in – when local cycling supporters gathered for a mid-winter party at Thames Street’s SpeakEasy and raised the needed funds. Generous donations from NewportFed and the RIDOT Highway Safety Program will make even more equip-

Bari George (right), helps distribute safe cycling equipment to bicycledependent workers. A key part of the Night Bright effort is to install equipment and fit helmets on site. ment possible – up to 300 sets in total. Each set includes a helmet, front light, rear light, reflective vest, bell, lock, and vital “Rules of the Road” information cards. Tom Kearns, owner of Ten Speed Spokes, supplied the lights at cost. He emphasizes the importance of proper lighting and reflection, no matter what the weather. Kearns says, “Lights are important no matter what. As much as you think you’re in a bike lane, the guy in the car might not realize it. You can’t think you’re in this cone of protection – you have to be aware of your surroundings all the time. Always ride on the defensive.”

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For the bicycle-dependent workers of Newport, Night Bright is supplying that crucial defense. Tonight is the second week of the distribution at Leo’s, and it’s going superbly. Bike Newport staff and volunteers install the lights and bells, make sure helmets fit properly, and hand out Rules of the Road cards printed in both English and Spanish. There are many familiar faces from last week – riders whose bikes were already outfitted bring a spare, bring the bike of a friend or relative, or just come to hang out and chat. Julio, who works in the kitchen at the Viking Hotel, was here last week. He stops at Leo’s after his day shift atop a shiny black mountain bike. He says the lights he received “have been great for riding home.” The vast majority of the cyclists are men who, like Julio, work in the hospitality or restaurant industries. Yolando, who’s employed at 41° North, says he “loves riding home from work” after a long shift. Like all service industry jobs, the busy night shifts don’t get out until around midnight or later, making for a dangerous ride home. Campos smiles as he dons a bright yellow Night Bright reflective safety vest. Safety is a big concern for him. “Last year alone, there were several accidents,” he says. “Not major accidents, but they ended up in the hospital. Wear a helmet, because it’ll save your life.” While adjusting the elastic straps on a cyclist’s helmet, George says, “It’s been exciting to see this dream turn real. And the support of the bike shops makes it happen. It’s a really fine indication of what we can do together as a community. Hopefully we’re modeling it for other communities as well – let’s just get people lit! If you know there’s a problem, deal with it, address it, and make it better.” Night Bright will continue throughout the fall at Leo’s Market, neighborhood churches, and places of employment. Suggestions from the public for distribution locations and times are welcome and may be emailed, along with requests for more information, to info@bikenewportri.org. George stresses that Night Bright is a reminder that every rider needs to be visible at night. Bike Newport urges all cyclists to be safe, smart, and legal by riding with lights, bell, helmet, and reflective apparel. Local suppliers include Ten Speed Spokes and Newport Bicycle in Newport, and Pedal Power in Middletown. See and be seen! Guest writer, Liza Burkin, is the new program manager at Bike Newport. She knows the urgency of bike lighting firsthand as a nighttime driver for Newport Pedicab.

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BREAKERS CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 The Breakers,” he said, adding simply, “it’s not good enough for The Breakers.” Proponents disagreed. “We appreciate the complexity of the deliberations that reached this conclusion and we thank all of the commissioners for their hard work on this subject," said Donald O. Ross, chairman of the board of the Preservation Society. “The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission approved this plan, and we believe that there are errors in the findings of fact which contributed to the HDC decision. We anticipate the Zoning Board will give our proposal equally rigorous review and that it will affirm our position.” Once again making their case before a capacity crowd inside the City Council chamber, attorneys from both sides of the issue implored commissioners to do what was in the best interest for The Breakers – and for the city’s historic fabric at large. “For 118 years, no new structures have been built at The Breakers,” Scott said. “I suspect there’s a good reason for that.” The Preservation Society, meanwhile, argued that a modern welcome center is critical to ensuring the continued preservation of not only The Breakers, but all of its historic properties. But as commission members have done countless times in the past, they discarded the economics of the application and focused instead on the merits of the design. For HDC Chairman John Shehan, the idea of siting a new building on the grounds of The Breakers betrayed the spirit of the original design and from the outset represented a troubling concept. “The Preservation Society’s request to build a welcome center at or near The Breakers is a valid request,” he said prior to casting his vote. “The existing [tent] facilities are deplorable and do not make a good first impression on anyone visiting The Breakers or Newport.” “In my opinion, the designers of The Breakers and its grounds (Vanderbilt, Hunt and Bowditch) intended that the only buildings on the 13-acre site be the three that presently exist: the main house, the playhouse, and the gatehouse that incorporates the chimney for the underground furnaces.” He went on to ask that a cultural landscape report be conducted as

soon as possible “and before any restoration or construction is undertaken” and extended an offer to the Preservation Society to begin a dialogue on an alternative design with city planners and the HDC. Coming after more than nine hours of witness testimony but only minimal discussion from the board, the vote provided opponents with a momentary sigh of relief but is hardly expected to end the debate, as representatives from the Preservation Society vowed after the meeting to appeal the decision to superior court. The crux of their argument is expected to lie on the Preservation Society’s mounting costs of its preservation efforts, which are not only critical to the various buildings it maintains, but also the city economy. However, as Scott noted, the city’s historic district ordinance makes minimal mention of economic “need” as a determining factor in its decision-making process. According to Scott, if “need” were applied to all other HDC applicants, The Point, Historic Hill, and Bellevue Avenue would be “filled with fiberglass doors, aluminum windows and conjecture.” The one time that “need” does appear in the ordinance, he noted, was to discourage applicants from presenting a “false historic presence.” “That,” said Scott, “is exactly what this building does.” Spread out over 3,700 square feet, the proposed new building's design draws on inspiration from landscapes such as New York's Central Park, meandering through a heavily-vegetated grove that would be based on an original design lost to time and neglect. Architect Alan Joslin, of Bostonbased Epstein Joslin Architects, said in previous testimony that the new structure is meant to evoke the design of the late 1800s, replete with expansive windows, a copper roof, ornamental metal work, and flooded in natural light. He added on Tuesday that the design was well researched and the site that was chosen was deemed of “lowest integrity” to the main house and would be shielded by 500 evergreen shrubs and flowering plants. But Scott challenged the commission to hold fast to its past aversion to “conjecture” – arguing that new buildings shouldn’t be con-

structed with an implied historical context, especially on a property as significant as The Breakers. Joslin countered that the building was designed as a “background building” to the main house and “does not change the central form or integrity of The Breakers.” More important, proponents argued, the building would help preserve the integrity of the property. As board members have noted in recent months, while some $42 million has already been invested in Preservation Society properties over the last 12 years, more still is needed for maintenance and restoration. At The Breakers alone, the organization typically spends upwards of $1.9 million annually in normal repairs and maintenance. Plans were for a large tent, which has served as a makeshift welcome center since 2001, to be removed along with the small ticket booth and concession stand located just inside the mansion's gates. In their place, a single building would be constructed, with a footprint that would total one half of one percent of the total 13-acre property. According to Preservation Society Executive Director Trudy Coxe, as the state’s most popular cultural attraction, it’s estimated that the Society is responsible for generating roughly $100 million in economic activity and over 400 jobs across its various properties. Several audience members – including Evan Smith of Discover Newport, whose board recently voted to endorse the project; Laurence Cutler of the National Museum of Illustration; Rick Nagle of the Fort Adams Trust; Marc Brodeur, the head of the state’s marketing efforts at the Economic Development Corporation; and Tim O’Reilly, the former CEO of Newport Harbor Corporation – all testified in favor of the welcome center, saying that as an attraction, the Preservation Society plays a vital role in the health of the local economy. However, observers of the HDC – which is charged with a rather narrow responsibility of stewarding the city’s various historic neighborhoods – would note that in the past, economic motivations have been routinely dismissed as justification for expansions or additions. And so, after 10 years of on and off discussions, the Preservation Society may now have to once again go back to the drawing board – or continue with its fight in court.

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REEL REPORT

Black Sea Bass Bite Improves By Tim Flaherty

Pods of baitfish containing mostly three- to four-inch herring, sand eels, and silversides, continued to migrate down the bay this past week. Striped bass and bluefish can still be found near the Dumpling rocks to West Cove, as well as Beavertail. Drift fishing in the deeper holes during the day was productive. Waters north of the Pell Bridge to the Coddington Cove breakwater are holding fish, including school bass. The Humps, due east of Seal Ledge, produced some big fish for the yo-yo anglers. This group of wire line anglers trolls the area daily, and makes the humps easy to find. Block Island continues to produce some big bass at Southwest Ledge and North Rip. The west side of Fort Adams to Castle Hill has been holding schools of stripers and blues, as well. Black sea bass fishing was more productive last week, due to the fine northerly breezes that we enjoyed. With clear water, the large males of the species, known as blueheads, were slamming squid strips and stripped fresh pogy with some regularity for the first time this season. Sea bass are the nemisis of lobstermen because they consume small lobsters by the dozens each day. They flare their gills and suck baby lobsters out of their holes and into their large mouths. All black sea bass are born female. As they near their eighth year, they gradually start a process of gender

Newport firefighter Wayne Beebem Andy Conway with Kris and Dave Walshe landed several blues and black sea bass this past week. transformation to male that takes several more years to complete. A fully-developed bluehead can live for many additional years. The dearth of big, black sea bass has been countered by an abundance of small, eight-inch female sea bass across the bottom areas on the ocean side. We hope the R.I. D.E.M. continues its policy of limiting commercial harvesting of black sea bass to preserve the species for future generations to enjoy. Fluke continue to stay accessible to anglers near the rock piles. Capt. Pat Heaney, of City by the Sea Charters, landed some large fluke in deep water at the mouth on the Narragansett Bay and off

Hammersmith Farm last week. Serious anglers are waiting for the fall fluke run to begin in earnest, but the good, overall, fishing, from the strong tides from last week’s full moon has faded. Tides will continue to wane this coming week, making for challenging fishing conditions. Let’s hope that the annual fall feeding frenzy will begin a few weeks early this season to enhance the bite next week. Tight lines! Capt. Tim, of Flaherty Charters, Castle Hill, Newport, is an island native who taught high school and college-level history. He has been angling for more than 50 years, following his father, Frank Flaherty.

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RWU Volunteer Day Nearly 1,200 students, faculty and staff from Roger Williams University led its 9th Annual Community Connections Day on Aug. 26. Deemed the largest community service program in the region teams of students, staff and faculty worked together with nearly 50 local nonprofits on community service projects. Locally, at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge, 20 students planted nearly 100 native shrubs and bushes to enhance the refuge’s habitat. At the Edward King House Senior Center, students performed various general housekeeping tasks and outside garden work.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic at Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteers from across the Rhode Island refuge system were honored for their dedicated, long hours of service to their respective refuges. Many were recognized for their efforts in the arduous task of cleaning up and repairing damages from Hurricane Sandy. Sachuest Point volunteer Ray Rogers, of Middletown, was honored for his 20 years of faithful volunteer service at the Middletown refuge. The highlight of the event was the announcement of Volunteer of the Year for the entire R.I. refuge complex. This year’s recipient is Shirley Lally, of Portsmouth, a volunteer at Sachuest Point. “I was shocked and surprised by this award and I am very appreciative,” Lally said. Lally was chosen for her “Exceptional record of volunteer work” at Sachuest Point which includes 10 years of volunteer work with Visitor Services and nine years of assisting with the USFWS Piping Plover Monitoring Program. She had a very busy plover season this year with the successful nesting of a pair of Piping Plovers at Middletown’s Sachuest Beach. The pair

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Central Baptist Church will host a forum for the Jamestown community on affordable health insurance 0ptions, featuring Christine Ferguson, HealthSourceRI director, on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. The forum will be held at 99 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. For more information, visit healthsourceri.com.

Patrons at St. Mary’s Thrift Shop can fill a bag to the top with any women’s or men’s clothing for only $3 through Sept. 4. Stock up on great children’s clothing before school starts. The shop will be open Sunday, Sept. 1, 9-11 a.m. St. Mary’s Thrift Shop is at 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, and is open Sat. and Wed. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the first Sunday of every month 9-11 a.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Children’s Choir, under the direction of Cody Mead, will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Two rehearsals are offered, at 3:30 and 6 p.m., to accommodate families’ schedules. Children ages 5-11 are welcome to join the choir. Contact Cody Mead at cw.mead@yahoo.com.

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Calvary United Methodist Church will offer a 6-week series on “When Christians Get it Wrong,” beginning Thursday, Sept. 12. More and more people have opted out of Christianity and the church. In this study, Adam Hamilton explores and addresses the issues making it difficult for people to trust the church today. The first topic will be “When Christians are Unchristian.” Each week the same class will be offered at two different times for the convenience of attendees: Thursday mornings, 10-11:30 a.m. and Thursday evenings, 7-8:30 p.m. Classes will be held at the church, 200 Turner Rd., Middletown. For more information, call 401-847-6181.

Calvary United Methodist Church will host a support group for those with memory loss or early stage Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers beginning Sept. 4, meeting on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 1 p.m. Connect with others on the same path, receive information on available services, and discuss concerns in a caring environment. The support group for diseased persons will be led by Donna Buehler, and the caregivers group will be led by Rev. Amy Alletzhauser. All are welcome.

Salvation Army Fun Day The Salvation Army will hold a Church Fun Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, 9 a.m.-noon, detailing the worship programs available. Many people know about the social services offered by the Army but not about church services. There will be free water and hot dogs, a bounce house, and information on programming at 51 Memorial Blvd. For more information, call Lt. Helen Johnson at 401-846-3234.

St. Lucy’s Ministry Fair St. Lucy’s Catholic Church will hold a Ministry and Stewardship Fair Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8 after all Masses. Learn how you can share your time and talents. For more information, call 401-847-6153.

St. Joseph’s Meditation St. Joseph’s Church, Mann Avenue and Broadway, hosts a non-denominational meditation period on the first Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. The next session will be on Sept. 5. All are welcome.Enter through the Mann Avenue door.

The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to staff their popular Thursday evening kids’ program, held during the school year. The program will begin again in September and runs Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.; each week the event hosts up to 30 kids and teens. Adult volunteers are needed to help with programming and logistics. For more information, call Lt. Helen Johnson at 401-846-3234.

Exploring Catholicism Do you want to be baptized? Are you interested in becoming Catholic? Would you like to complete your initiation into the Catholic faith? If so, then the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for you. Classes begin on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at St. Lucy’s, 909 West Main Rd., Middletown, and will be held in the parish center from 6:45-9 p.m. Contact Jane Parrillo at jjparrillo@ yahoo.com to sign up.

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Back to Emmanuel Emmanuel Church will hold a Back to School Party for parents and children on Saturday, Sept. 14, 5-7 p.m., and host a Welcome Back Homecoming and Christian Formation for Young People registration on Sunday, Sept.15 at 10 a.m. For information, call 401-847-0675.

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Single Moms Support Group Are you tired, frustrated, discouraged or overwhelmed by the day-to-day challenges of being a single mom? Evangelical Friends Church is offering a support group for single mothers on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, 6-8 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Single mothers of all ages are welcome to enjoy a free meal and engage in community with other single mothers. Child care will be provided. The group will meet at the EFC, 70 Bliss Mine Rd., Middletown. For more information, call 401-924-3329.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Make a difference by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Sept. 22. Register at noon at Salve Regina University, O’Hare Academic Center; walk begins at 1 p.m. The 3-mile walk goes along scenic Bellevue Avenue, and walkers return to music, pizza, kids’ games, prizes and more. Sign up your team today at alz.org/ri and click on Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

High Holiday Services The Newport Havurah, an association of Reform Jews, will hold a full schedule of High Holiday Services beginning Sept. 4, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and the annual harvest festival, Sukkot. For more information on services and locations, contact Lynne Glickman at 401-849-9197 or Howard Newman, 401-846-4784.

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Robert E. Geasey, 86, of Portsmouth, passed away Aug. 21, 2013 at Village House Nursing Home, Newport. He was the husband of Caroline (Reeves) Geasey. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Kathleen H. (Lynch) Griffin, 88, of Middletown, passed away Aug. 22, 2013 at the Village House Nursing, Newport. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Griffin. William L. Harper, 85, of Middletown, passed away Aug. 20, 2013, in Centreville, Virg. He was the husband of the late Alice M. (Barros). He was a U.S. Navy veteran. A Military Honors and Committal Service will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. at Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 301 South County Trail, Exeter, RI. Christina Angela (DeMatteo) Laurin, 88, of Newport, passed away Aug. 21, 2013 at John Clarke Nursing Home. She leaves behind her children, Tina Vars and husband Kevin, Steven Laurin and his wife Chris and Charles Laurin and his wife Betty. She also leaves her grandchildren, Nicola Smith, Michael Porco, Angela Varacalli, Sean Laurin, Heather Casey, Adam Laurin and Joseph Laurin and 10 great grandchildren. Elizabeth (Hovey) Shimkus, 70, passed away Aug. 26, 2013 at home. She was the wife of CAPT. Albert J. Shimkus, USN Ret. Funeral services will be Thursday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Rd., Portsmouth. Donations in her memory may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1710, New York, NY 10122. Rose Mary Silvia, 105, of Middletown, passed away Aug. 23, 2013, at Saint Clare Home, Newport. She was the wife of the late Thomas Silvia. Donations in her memory may be made to the Saint Clare Building Fund, 309 Spring St., Newport, RI 02840.

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NATURE

Birds of Brenton Point

This group of colorful Ruddy Turnstones forages in and flies over beach wrack along the shoreline at Brenton Point. The Ruddy Turnstone nests and breeds on the coastal tundra of far northern Alaska and Canada’s Nunavut region in the Arctic Circle. Breeding adults have brilliant ruddy tones above, white below, red feet and legs, and a “harlequin” head pattern. The average adult is 9.5 inches long with a wingspan of about 21 inches. This adaptable species forages in many habitats from beaches and rocky shores to plowed fields and garbage dumps. This species winters on the southern Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the United States, the Gulf Coast, and farther south into Mexico and Central America.

By Jack Kelly

Local wildlife enthusiasts are reporting an increase in the number of southern bound avian species that are passing through our region of the Atlantic Flyway. The fields, meadows, woodlands, wetlands, beaches, and rocky shorelines of Newport County are hosting migratory shorebirds, songbirds, sea birds, wading birds, and raptors. Brenton Point State Park has a varied selection of habitats and foraging opportunities for a wide range of migratory birds. Hundreds of shorebirds have been sighted along the rocky shoreline of the park from King’s Beach to Castle Hill. Jack Kelly, a native Newporter, is a wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast who enjoys sharing his experiences with others.

A Cooper’s Hawk perches on a guardrail while watching for prey. The Cooper’s Hawk is a year-round resident of Aquidneck Island. This species preys on small birds and is often sighted around bird feeding stations. The average adult is 17 inches long with a wingspan of 33 inches.

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Black-bellied Plover flies over rocky shoreline at Brenton Point State Park. The Black-bellied Plover nests and breeds on the tundra ridges of far northern Alaska and Canada’s Nunavut region in the Arctic Circle. This striking shorebird winters on the southern Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States, the Gulf Coast, and down into Mexico and Central America. The average adult has a body length of 11.5 inches and a wingspan of about 29 inches. There are various plumage differences between the adults and juveniles, but the breeding plumage of the adults is spectacular. Other notes: Jay Manning will lead a free guided bird walk at the Norman Bird Sanctuary on Sunday, Sept. 1, at 8 a.m. Meet in the parking lot and bring binoculars. While walking along coastal areas of southern Aquidneck Island, keep your eyes open for pods of common dolphins, which have been sighted in lower Narragansett Bay and near southern-facing beaches. Whale migration is also underway and sightings of these large marine mammals off the southern coast of the island are not uncommon.

Female Red-tailed Hawk watches for prey from a high perch. This species is a permanent resident of Aquidneck Island, nesting and breeding in woodlands across the region. The average adult has a body length of 22 inches and a wingspan of about 50 inches. The female is usually one-third larger than the male. The species’ reddish tail and its husky, full winged profile as it soars on thermal air currents make it easily recognizable in flight. The pair bonding between mature adults is very strong and the mating flights of breeding pairs are nothing short of spectacular. Pairs can remain together in the nonbreeding season.

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Short-billed Dowitchers nest and breed in muskeg and mossy tundra along the southern Alaska coast and across northern Canada. The average Dowitcher is 11 inches long with a wingspan of about 19 inches. This species has rich plumage colors of orange and gold, with a white belly, pale yellow legs and a long bill. It will use its long bill in rapid “sewing machine” motions as it forages in many habitats, including salt marshes, mudflats and along beaches for invertebrates. This species winters on the southern Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the United States, the Gulf Coast, and farther south into Mexico and Central America.

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Registration for the Newport County YMCA youth fall sports season closes Sept. 11. The activities are on Saturdays from Sept. 14 – Nov. 2 at the YMCA fields. A 3-yearold Mighty Mite class, which starts at 9 a.m., offers a different sport each week, such as basketball, soccer, and indoor floor hockey. The 4- and 5-year-old soccer games will be played at 10 a.m. The 6-8 age group will play at 11 a.m. New this fall is a class for ages 9-13 called Weekend Warriors. This class will enjoy activities such as soccer, archery and gaga, rock climbing, and more. The YMCA is also bringing back Rock Climbing 101. This program is for beginners and experienced climbers. Ages 7-12 are at noon, with 13-18 at 2 p.m. For more information, visit newportymca.org, or contact Josh Anderson, Sports & Outdoor Leadership Center Director, at 401-8479200 ext. 113. Online registration is available.

The Newport County YMCA is offering eight weeks of a variety of classes for individuals who need smaller class sizes, more consistent reinforcement, and classes that move at a slower pace with simpler instruction. The classes will begin Sept. 3 and are designed to fit the needs of each participant in ways that allow them to fully participate to the best of his or her ability. Some of the class options include social swims, gymnastics, art, cardio dance, sports, swimming lessons and social nights. The afterschool program also resumes in September. For more information, contact Megan Leonard, Adapted Physical Activity Director, at 401847-9200, ext. 117 or Meganl@ newportymca.org.

Pell Bridge run Registration for the third annual Pell Bridge Run, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 10, is brisk. This oncea-year opportunity to cross the bridge on foot is capped at 4,000 participants and registration has passed the 50 percent mark. The walk/run raises funds for local nonprofits and is sponsored by Citizens Bank. Runners step off in Jamestown at 6:30 a.m. and end in downtown Newport. Visit pellbridgerun. com to register.

swim Lessons Registration is now open for youth and adult swim lessons at the Newport County YMCA. A full range of lessons are available: Parent/Child Water Adjustment (6 to 36 months), Preschool Beginner and Advanced (3 to 6), Youth I Beginner and Advanced (6 years and up), Youth II (pre-swim team 6 and up), and Swim Team (Newport Wahoo’s 6 to 18). Private and adult lessons can also be arranged. For more information, contact Jim Farrell, Aquatics Director, at jimf@ newportymca.org or 401-847-9200 ext. 108.

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A tribute to Generosity Last month, the James L. Maher Center held its 35th Annual Golf Tournament at Green Valley Country Club in Portsmouth. Pictured above are Jim Brown, Jim Borges, Ted Polak, and TJ Polak. The Maher Center is thankful for the many employees, volunteers, donors, golfers, and especially sponsors who made the event such a success. Due to the community’s generosity, the Center has been able to provide programs and services to those with developmental disabilities for the last 60 years.

Harvest Wine run The Harvest Wine Run is a unique race that combines a running event with a wine tasting at Newport Vineyards. The race will be held on Sunday, Sept. 15. The course is approximately 3.5 miles long and consists of trails along the Aquidneck Land Trust and in the vineyard, amongst the grape vines. The race will be followed by a wine tasting and BBQ catered by Preppy Pig in the vineyard, with music by The Steamahs. Limited tickets are available to purchase for dinner only admittance. There is no on-site registration. For more information, visit EidentRacing.com or contactsusanr@eidentracing.com.

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Women’s Doubles Open Finalists (L-R) Annabelle Harris - Diane Stewart - Kara Hyman - Cynthia S. Perrotti

Men’s Doubles Combined Ages Finalists (L-R) William Murphy - John Quinn - Michel DeLage - Timothy Sternberg

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New Listing at the Carnegie Abbey Golf Lodge

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Carnegie Abbey Club, Portsmouth, RI “America” - Well appointed turn key golf lodge at Carnegie Abbey Club with stone fireplace, balcony, den and more! Enjoy the amenities at your doorstep with the spa, pool, fitness center, restaurant, concierge and, of course, golf. Membership is required. Offered at $625,000 Prefer one street or neighborhood? Search by Map.

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