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Day of Remembrance

The 1677 Jewish burial ground on Touro Street, which is open to the public just one day each year, will be open on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 1-4 p.m. as part of the annual George Washington Letter Reading Day celebrations taking place at Touro Synagogue. Visitors are invited to explore the historic cemetery and learn about the city’s colonial Jewish ancestors who are buried there. Gravestones reflect the languages, occupations, and social organization of the Sephardic merchants, who traced their roots back to the days of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal. The cemetery gates are decorated with upside down torches, an acknowledgement of the extinguishing of life’s flame. (Photo by Meg O’Neil)

sunset League still Burning Bright By Jonathan Clancy In its 94th season, the George Donnelly Sunset League is among the oldest continuously running amateur baseball leagues in the country, and in the world for that matter. The first pitch was thrown on Aug. 4, 1919. During the first season, games rotated between the basin (now Cardines Field) and Wellington Park. Hall of Famers Jimmie “Beast” Foxx, and Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige are two of the most noted players to have passed through the historic organization. What is it about this legendary league that makes it so special? “It’s a staple of Newport history,” said Commissioner Chris La Rose. Originally from upstate New York, La Rose is in his third season with the Sunset League. He happened upon the job through a friend who played for the league. La Rose revels in the challenge and appreciates the league’s deep roots. He has even played in a couple of games. He explained that part of his mission is to piece together more of the league’s rich history and to try to bring alumni back to the game as fans and donors. “The most difficult part is finding the players that came from the battleships, or teams that weren’t here for many years,” he said. La Rose also noted that in recent years the level of talent has been on the rise, and that teams

are coming from other regions to play. He said that most of the players range in age from 18 to 28. But, there are a few guys who just can’t get enough of the game’s history, or of the game itself. If anyone knows the Sunset League, it’s Newport native Joe Tremblay. “I think this league is fantastic,” said the longtime fan. “It’s better baseball. It’s better than the big leagues.” Tremblay, 66, has been watching from the stands for over 35 years. “Precision Woodworking was the best team to ever grace Cardines Field. They won nine straight championships,” he noted. But Tremblay doesn’t play favorites. “Just as long as it’s good baseball, I don’t care who wins.” Joe Hopkins is the assistant coach for RR Construction, one of the league’s newest teams, but prior to coaching, Hopkins spent eight years as a catcher for the notorious nine-year champs. “Everybody used to get teams to try to beat us,” Hopkins said of his time with Precision Woodworking. “We were just kids from Providence who liked to come down and play. Earl Porter used to hit balls over the houses; it was amazing to watch him play.” The team reigned from 1981-1990. Playing since 1988, the Town Dock Mariners are one of the oldest of the seven teams that currently make up the league. Assistant coach Noah Clark has been playing in the league since 1981,

Beset by construction detours in recent months, businesses along Broadway can expect to be getting some help when it comes to parking this summer. Replicating a pilot project that took root in Washington Square several years ago, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce is planning to bring evening valet parking to the Broadway corridor. According to the Chamber’s executive director Jody Sullivan, details of the project are still being worked out, however motorists in the area can expect to see the service go into effect soon. Working in cooperation with the city, Sullivan said that as early as this week, a valet station will be set up outside of the Firehouse Theater to accommodate patrons of the busy street. Cars will then be shuttled to a monitored lot at Newport Hospital, with whom the Chamber has worked closely on the project.

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Coyote Problem Worsens By Tom Shevlin

Players from seven teams take the field in the Sunset League which plays at Cardines field. (Photo by Rob Thorn)

and still plays first base and outfield for the Mariners. “People always talk about Precision and how they won nine in a row, but we’ve won twelve. We just didn’t put them all together.” But, even Clark agrees, “Precision was the best team ever. When we were young, we gave them a battle, but they always managed to find a way to win.” The Sunset League

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Joe Melillo was named the player of the month for July. (Photo by Jonathan Clancy)

While Middletown was wrestling with a growing coyote problem not too long ago, officials in Newport were watching closely. At the time, a pack of nuisance animals, which had become habituated to suburbia as pups, were becoming aggressive young adults. People leaving food in backyards had caused the problem, and the town was left to contend with an unpleasant task: how best to dispatch the scavengers from the area. Eventually, town officials agreed to hire a professional hunter to eliminate those animals that posed a threat to residents or their pets. It was a controversial decision, and one that has made the topic of coyote management a sensitive one for local officials to this day. So when reports began circulating earlier this summer that some neighborhood pets around Ocean Drive in Newport were being taken by what were suspected to be coyotes, like Middletown, the city was prompted to reevaluate its coyotemanagement protocols. According to City Manager Jane Howington, at least administratively, the city has over the last few years closely followed Middletown’s policies.

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AROUND TOWN Expressing Thanks to Life Savers

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Jerry and Karen Jones of Fort Worth, Texas were visiting the Portsmouth home of their eldest son, Greg, his wife Cecile, and their three grandchildren during this past Christmas season. On Dec. 22, the family decided to attend the Christmas Music Concert at Newport’s Emmanuel Church. Jerry Jones remembers, “The parking was tough, and we had to park a few blocks away and walk. The last thing I remember is sitting down in the church.” At 7:06 p.m. Jones suffered a severe cardiac event that stopped his breathing and his heart. His son immediately began CPR, assisted by an unknown parishioner. A 911 call was placed, and Newport firefighters and EMTs from Station #5, Old Fort Rd., responded. According to Newport Fire Chief Peter Connerton, “Firefighters found Mr. Jones unresponsive and showing no vital signs. They began emergency care and utilized a defibrillator to shock Mr. Jones’ heart. On the third attempt, they brought Mr. Jones back and worked to stabilize him. They transported Mr. Jones to Newport Hospital for further medical treatment.” Jones recalls, “The next thing I

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“Historically, Newport has been a center for craftsmanship, intellectual explorations, trade and travel,” explains the Society’s Executive Director Ruth Taylor. “And it is very fitting that the desk has become a classic example of Newport furniture making.” The Society’s extensive furniture collection includes 12 significant desks which will be featured in the new exhibit A Writer’s Dozen opening to the public Aug. 13 at the Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House. A Writer’s Dozen highlights desks made in Newport by Newport craftsmen – and two fine examples from Providence. All were used by Newporters, and in some cases, generations of Newport families. Many of the traditional Newport desk forms are included, as well as some less common arrangements. The exhibit includes the desk at which William Ellery, signer of the Declaration of Independence, worked and wrote. “It is hoped that this display of 12 desks in one beautiful room will encourage new observations and scholarship about Newport furniture-making,” Taylor states. “At a minimum, it will provide access to these lovely and important pieces, generally not available for public view.” A series of scholarly and gallery talks will accompany this exhibit later in the fall. The exhibit runs through December.

Above is a "Cozzens" desk, but the exhibit also includes the desk at which William Ellery, signer of the Declaration of Independence, worked and wrote.

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CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 The idea is simple: by adding the service, the Chamber is hoping to drive business to the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurants while at the same time, providing some relief for neighbors who have become increasingly concerned over the influx of cars in the area. A once underutilized area of town, Broadway has been transformed in recent years into a year-round dining destination, boasting some of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular menus. As a result, Sullivan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Parking has become increasingly difficult in the area.â&#x20AC;? City Manager Jane Howington was supportive of the effort. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing for the area,â&#x20AC;? she said, noting that while Broadway has been very much a construction zone during daylight hours, on weekends and evenings, the street is often packed with cars and foot traffic. And while that might be good for business, it can also be challenging for residents. Working in partnership with the city, police officials, and private partners like the Firehouse Theater and Newport Hospital, the Chamber is hoping to strike a balance between the needs of the business community and those of residents. Perhaps reflecting that growing discord, the subject of parking was a topic during a recent meeting of the Off-Broadway Neighborhood Association. At the meeting, some residents voiced their desire to increase the number of streets around Broadway with residentonly sticker parking, something they say is common in other sections of town, most notably The Point and Historic Hill. That topic is expected to be taken up by the city in the coming months.

School Budget Balanced for Now By Meg O'Neil One week after the Newport School Committee failed to come to an agreement on how to balance a projected $776,000 deficit in their Fiscal Year 2013-14 budget, a temporary solution was approved during a special meeting on Tuesday, August 6. The committee voted 5-2 to withdraw and transfer $776,932 from the tuition expenditures line of the budget as a temporary measure in order to present a balanced budget to the city and state. Members Thomas Phelan and Robert Leary opposed the action. Proponents said moving the funds would allow extra time for the committee and school business office manager Joan Tracey to inspect the budget further in order to find extraneous expenses. Committee member Rebecca Bolan called Tuesday's vote a "stop gap measure" to balance the budget, biding time for the committee to explore it further over the coming months. "The budget is a fluid document," said Sandra Flowers. "The circumstances [of the budget] change, and we know that. Everyone has some ideas of adjustments and cuts to be made, but we have to move forward." Some on the board were not willing to cut from the tuition budget and wait for additional findings. "I can't support doing this one item cut," Leary said. "I think we have to go line by line at some point with more background information." In the past, Leary has suggested that the schools re-examine their electrical contract to save money, and further explore and implement shared services with the city as a cost-saving measure. Also, there was no immediate time to explore the budget line by line, as Tracey is out of the country, and the budget must be submitted. Last week, superintendent John Ambrogi recommended that the school committee approve his recommendation to draw the needed

monies from the OPEB (Other Post Employment Benefits) Trust, but the vote divided the committee and failed to pass. On Tuesday, Ambrogi still said he considered his initial recommendation the best option for the school department. Before the meeting on Tuesday, it appeared likely that the committee would take Caruolo Action against the City Council, essentially suing the city for more funding. For now, that action has been put on the back burner. According to statements released by School Committee Chairman Charles Shoemaker after the meeting, Newport schools have not received an increase in their appropriation form the city for the past seven years. Because any expenditure cuts the school committee has to make in order to balance the budget would require them to reach into a contractual or mandated fund, Shoemaker wrote that those affected will be "up in arms" and that the committee and superintendent have "agonized as to where to make the cuts." Shoemaker continued: "The expectation of the school committee is that these are only temporary cuts to fulfill the state requirement for a balanced budget and we expect the money to be restored by the city." In his letter, Shoemaker asked residents to contact City Councilors and ask them to restore the money to the schools. If the committee cannot recover a portion of the $776,000 in the budget and tuition expenses are so used, and the city still denies the request to restore money, at that time the district will seek legal action against the school committee under the Caruolo Act of 1995. That option is the least desirable according to Shoemaker. "That is a costly process requiring audits and legal fees, and puts the schools and city council in an adversary relationship. It is the committee's hope that this can be avoided."

Health Center Offers Array of Services By Esther Trneny National Health Center Week begins this Sunday, and for the East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), the week is an opportunity to celebrate the agencyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new health center located at 6 John H. Chafee Boulevard in Newport. Opened on Jan. 14 this year, the health center was several years in the making, according to its president and CEO, Dennis Roy. In 2010, the agency applied for grant funding as part of the Affordable Care Act and received almost $3 million. That grant allowed for a beautiful, spacious, state-of-the-art facility to be built next to the Community College of Rhode Island and EBCAPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Start Center in Newportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north end. Betsy Dennigan, vice president of Clinical Affairs at the new health center, said sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredibly proud of what the new facility has to offer.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We care for everyone in the community, regardless of age or income,â&#x20AC;? said Dennigan. Dennigan said the new facility is considered a â&#x20AC;&#x153;patient-centered medical home,â&#x20AC;? referring to practices guided by the National Committee on Quality Assurance, which is gradually changing the way primary care medicine is practiced in this country. Dennigan said different care teams, known as pods, work to ensure all of a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs are met, be they physical, emotional, or practical. A patient may have an appointment at the health center for a blood pressure check, but may also have their vision checked, or be referred to a licensed behavioral health professional if they are showing signs of depression. In addition, the center can provide help with obtaining prescriptions and applying for health insurance - something that will be increasing-

ly important once the new health care portals for the Affordable Care Act open in October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a much more holistic approach to health care,â&#x20AC;? said Dennigan. Vice President of Health Administration Stephanie McCaffrey said the new health center provides a wonderfully welcoming environment for the patients they serve. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The patients come in and know theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in a beautiful new, state-ofthe-art facility, and we feel itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what our patients deserve,â&#x20AC;? she said. In addition to medical services, the new facility is also home to the WIC (Women, Infants, Children) program, a federally funded nutrition education and food program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and young children.

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Twiss Receieves Leadership award Cheryl Twiss, of Newport Hospitality, Inc., was recently recognized by the Destination Management Company Network in Dallas, Texas with the Excellence in Sales Leadership Award. The award is presented to an individual who has shown exceptional sales skills in addition to sharing best sales and business practices with the network partners. Laurie Stroll is the owner of Newport Hospitality which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Mohamad Farzan of NewPort Architecture, LLC has been appointed to the Rhode Island Historic Preservation and Heritage Commission by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee. The Commission operates a statewide historical preservation program that identifies and protects historic buildings, districts, structures, and archaeological sites. The appointment reflects Farzan’s twenty-plus years of award-winning historic preservation work throughout the state. Farzan joins Pieter Roos of the Newport Restoration Foundation and Ron Onorato of the University of Rhode Island in representing Aquidneck Island on the Commission.

Holiday Trash Collection The Newport Public Services Department’s Clean City Program reminds residents that there will be no trash, recycling or yard waste collections on Monday, Aug. 12 due to the observance of Victory Day. All collections for the week of Aug. 12 will be delayed by one day.

Movement Class The Present Moments Art Center will hold a mind-body movement class called “Shake Your Soul” on Monday, Aug. 26 from 6-7 p.m. at the Easton’s Beach Rotunda. Students will have fun as they learn to dance, energized by a mix of world beat music. Find your inner rhythm, express your authentic dance, and exercise your soul. All levels are welcome and no dance experience is necessary. There is a suggested donation of $10. For more information, contact Katherine Carbone at 401-846-9014 or bpresent@earthlink.net

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The Middletown Public Library, Child & Family Newport, and the Friends of Middletown Library are hosting a three week scrapbooking program for teens and ‘tweens. The workshops, for ages 11-18, will be held on successive Thursdays, Aug. 15, 22, and 29, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the library, 700 West Main Rd. Each participant will receive a disposable camera before the first meeting, and the library will get the photos developed so they can be used in the scrapbooks. All supplies will be provided. The program is free but space is limited. Register at 401-846-1573. Email ngresham@ middletownri.com for more information.

Career Open House The Newport County Co-Op mentor group will host a career day for high school students at Second Beach on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Career representatives will be on hand from : Guill Tool and West Warwick Screw manufacturing Swissline Precision Mfg. Inc IYRS FabNewport Team Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance New England Tech Salve Regina Stepping Up Electric boat RI Small Business Development Center

Classic Yacht Regatta The 34th Annual Classic Yacht Regatta, sponsored by Panerai and hosted by the Museum of Yachting, will again take place in Newport over the Labor Day weekend, Aug. 31-Sept. 1. The regatta draws a fleet that stands as a time capsule of classic design-from small, traditional one-designs to large, majestic yachts built over a century ago. Organizing authority Sail Newport will run racing on Saturday and Sunday, followed each night by social festivities. The traditional Classic Yacht Parade takes place Sunday morning. Sponsors Hunt Yachts and IYRS also join the event this year. The regatta is part of the North American Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge.

Mr. Santi, My father purchased this bracelet out west about 50 years ago. Can you tell me anything about it and what it is worth? I don’t know what he paid for it. — James R. James: Your father’s bracelet is probably Zuni and the stone is from the Morenci Mine in Arizona. Though it is marked with the artist’s monogram, I don’t recognize it. This is a very large stone from that mine and the silver is very well executed. Doris Duke collected and wore American Indian jewelry and this piece would have fit into her collection very nicely. It has a value today of between $1,000 and $1,250. – Federico Santi, partner, Drawing Room Antiques (The Drawing Room has acquired a collection of over 5,000 antique prisms; if you need some to replace missing prisms on a lamp or chandelier, feel free to drop by the gallery. Free appraisals by appointment. Call 401-841-5060 to make an appointment.) Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Santi at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport.

Touro anniversary Concert Touro Synagogue, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Congregation Jeshuat Israel and the 350th anniversary of The Charter of 1663, will present a program by the Aurea Ensemble of Providence on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. “New and Dangerous Opinions of Rogers Williams” fuses writings of Roger Williams and Native American poetry, underscored by music of Handel, Orlando di Lasso, Chris Turner, and John Milton. Set in the dramatic political and philosophical fray of colonial RI, the presentation introduces audiences to the strong-minded iconoclast Roger Williams and his deep respect for Native American culture. Concert tickets are $20, and tickets that include a guided tour during visiting hours of Touro Synagogue are $24. For online ticketing visit aureaensemble.org. Tickets are also available at the Loeb Visitors Center on Spring Street or by calling 401-846-2125. For more information, visit tourosynagogue.org.

Construction Updates During the week of Aug. 5 the City of Newport will continue roadwork construction on the following streets: Beacon Hill Avenue (from Brenton Rd. to Hammersmith Rd.) Dexter Street, Dixon Street (from Bellevue Avenue to Spring Street), Lowndes Street, Morgan Street, Norman Street, Palmer Street, Rose Street, Stacey Street, and Vaughn Avenue. Improvements will also be made at the east entrance of Easton’s Beach. Sidewalk repairs will be done on various sections of both sides of Redwood St. During construction, be advised that traffic may be delayed at times and parking will be restricted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Delays may also occur for Waste Management collection. Trash, recycling and yard waste should be set as normal and left out until collected. Questions or concerns on trash collection can be directed to the Clean City Program at 401-845-5613. For additional information on construction and other public services projects visit: www.cityofnewport.com/departments/public-services/paving.cfm.

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NEWS BRIEFS Newport Police Log Newport Fire During the period from Monday, Incident Run Report July 29 to Sunday, Aug. 4, the Newport Police Department responded to 811 calls. Of those, 133 were motor vehicle related; there were 85 motor vehicle violations issued and 48 accident reports. 8 liquor establishment checks were also made and 11 private tows.

The police also responded to 45 noise complaints, 20 animal complaints, 48 home/business alarm calls, 2 suicide calls and 9 incidents of vandalism. They also transported 2 prisoners and issued 10 bicycle violations. They recorded 6 instances of assisting other police departments and 16 instances of assisting other agencies. In addition, 47 arrests were made for the following violations: n 5 arrests were made for possession of open containers of alcohol. n 4 arrests were made for disorderly conduct. n 4 arrests were made for outstanding bench warrants. n 4 arrests were made for domestic simple assault. n 3 arrests were made for simple assault. n 3 arrests were made for driving with a suspended or revoked license. n3 arrests were made for obstructing a police officer. n 2 arrests were made for DUI. n 2 arrests were made for larceny. n 2 arrests were made for reckless driving. n2 arrests were made for felony assault. n2 arrests were made for noise complaints. n2 arrests were made for underage drinking. n 1 arrest was made for driving without a license or an expired license. n 1 arrest was made for possesion of drugs. n1 arrest was made for receiving stolen goods. n1 arrest was made for vandalism. n1 arrest was made for possession of ammunition by a minor. n1 arrest was made for unauthorized advertising (posting flyers). n1 arrest was made for failure to restrain an animal. n1 arrest was made for breaking and entering. (Bowery St.) n1 arrest was made for carrying a pistol without a permit.

During the period from Monday, July 29 through Sunday, Aug. 4, the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 162 calls. Of those, 87 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 70 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 14 patients refused aid once EMS arrived on the scene. Fire apparatus was used for 162 responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters/Rescue 1 and 3 responded to 57 calls • Station 1 - Engine 1 and 6 responded to 54 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road Rescue 2 responded to 42 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road Engine 2 responded to 30 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 3 and 5 responded to 42 calls

Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 1- Vessel fire 1- Surf rescue 1 - Watercraft rescue 8 - Vehicle accidents 1 - Gasoline spill 4 - Electrical wiring, arcing, equipment problems 2 - Lock outs 9 - Assist public calls 4 - False alarms/false calls 10 - Fire alarm sounding - no fire 9- Fire alarm malfunction - no fire 62 - Engine assist on EMS call In the category of fire prevention, the department performed 8 smoke alarm / CO inspections prior to property sales, 9 life safety / site inspections, 3 fire system plan reviews, and did 11 tent inspections / plan reviews. FIRE PREVENTION MESSAGE: Vacation Travel - When traveling, it is important to become familiar with your surroundings. When making your reservations, ask if the hotel or motel has smoke alarms and an automatic fire sprinkler system. Remember to pack a flashlight with new batteries. When you arrive at your room read the fire evacuation plan carefully. If one is not posted in your room, request one from the front desk. Locate the two exits nearest your room. Count the number of doors between your room and the exits. This will assist you in the event of an emergency evacuation. Locate the fire alarms on your floor. —Information provided by FM Wayne Clark, ADSFM

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The International Yacht Restoration School will host a “Conversation with Masters of Their Craft” on Friday, Aug. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Craftsmanship is all around us and in many forms. The roundtable conversation with world renowned masters of craft will be moderated by Richard Saul Wurman, founder of the TED Conference. The panel will consist of Nick Benson - stone carver, calligrapher, and 2010 MacArthur Fellow; Clint Clemens - action oriented commercial photographer; Peter Diepenbrock - sculptor and designer; Howard Newman - sculptor and restorer; Clark Poston - boat builder, woodworker, author of IYRS programs; Benoit Rolland - French master artisan, bow maker and 2012 MacArthur Fellow; and Didi Suydam - jeweler and digital artist. The evening includes an exclusive wine tasting by event sponsor Vintry Fine Wines. For tickets or to learn more call Loriana at 401-848-5777, x204 or Ldecrescenzo@iyrs.edu.

The Bookstore at the Middletown Public Library will hold a book sale on Thursday, Aug. 15, 1 - 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The bookstore, opened in May of 2008, is staffed by volunteers of all ages and stocked with donations from the library and library patrons. Donations for the Bookstore are always welcome; bring all donations into the library and leave them with the staff at the main desk. Donations are reviewed by library staff for possible use in the library collection before being added to the Bookstore shelves. Used textbooks, magazines, and badly worn items are not accepted.

‘Rock-the-Docks’ Seamen’s Church Institute is finalizing plans for the 7th Annual Rock-the-Docks Lobsterfest fundraising event on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Newport Shipyard. The evening of food, friendship and dancing to end the summer season is a critical fundraising effort to support community assistance programs throughout the year. The Board of Directors is involved with preparing and serving the hearty feast of steamed lobsters, salads and homemade desserts. Because the expenses for food and other costs associated with this event are covered by individuals on the Board, funds raised from tickets and the Phantom Auction are dedicated to the work Seamen’s does in the community. Tickets are $95 per person and space is limited to 200 guests. Advance reservations are required and available by contacting Deedra Durocher at Seamen’s Church Institute, 401-847-4260 or seamens newport@gmail.com.

MHS Athletic Fundraiser The Middletown Athletic Boosters Club will host a golf tournament and social fundraiser on Monday, Aug. 26 at Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club. The funds raised during this event will be used to support the Middletown High School Athletic Program. Registration and sponsor information for the event can be found on the Athletic Boosters Club website at middletownathleticboosters.org or by contacting Tim Brown at timothyd. brown@us.army.mil or Harry Eng at harry@bluelineri.com.

EBCAP to Offer Pre-K East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Head Start has been selected as one of 5 new sites in Rhode Island to participate in the Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten Program, and it will open a Pre-Kindergarten classroom at 8 John H. Chafee Blvd., Newport, in September. The Pre-K Program is funded by the RI Department of Education and is designed to provide a high-quality preschool education to 4 year olds. Parents of children aged 4 by Sept. 1 who reside in Newport may enter their child’s name in a lottery to receive one year of free preschool education. The program will operate 6 hours a day, from September to June. Children will receive breakfast and lunch, at no cost to families. All applications must be returned to EBCAP Head Start by Aug.15. Parents can visit EBCAP Head Start at 8 John H. Chafee Blvd to pick up an application or call 401367-2001 to have an application mailed or e-mailed, or download an application from www.ebcap.org.

Gallery Opening The Swinburne Gallery will have an exhibit opening on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6 - 9 p.m. Gallery artists include: Diana Bunting, Leith Adams, Jane Timken, Victoria and Nicholas Mele, David Thalmann, Helen Hadley, Ted Tihansky and John Macgowan. Swinburne Gallery is at 547 Thames St. For more information, call 401-619-1415.

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Make the Most of Summer

ummer weather arrived late, and judging by the volume of back-to-school ads on TV and in the papers, it’s coming to a much-too-early end. With the folk and jazz festivals now behind us, and tennis week too, it would be easy to retreat into a state of mourning over the loss of the season. But we know better than that, don’t we? September, after all, might just be Newport’s best month. And judging by this week’s calendar of events, there’s still plenty to do around town. On Saturday, the Redwood Library is hosting a lecture on some of Newport’s unsung architectural minds. The event, which is free, gets underway at 4 p.m. If you’re just visiting, and haven’t had the chance to visit this historic treasure, be sure to reserve your space by calling 847-0292. For film buffs, both the Friends of Ballard Park and newportFilm are hitting their strides with their respective outdoor movie screenings. On Wednesday, the quarry wall at Ballard was lit up with a showing of Disney’s beloved movie “Mary Poppins” as this year’s Movies on the Rocks series kicked off. Next week, Danny Zuko makes his debut with a screening of “Grease.” Showings, which run through August, begin at dusk and are free to attend, but donations are gladly accepted. NewportFilm is also celebrating the season as they continue their outdoor series, with showings on each of the next three Thursdays. We’ve been particularly looking forward to a planned drive-in screening at Easton’s Beach, though the Casino Theater isn’t too shabby as a rain venue either. All showings begin at dusk, and a $5 donation is suggested. We’d also suggest taking this weekend to celebrate one of Newport’s most valuable assets: our public library. On Sunday, the Friends of the Newport Public Library will be hosting their annual fundraiser from 6-8:30 p.m. inside the Spring Street building. We often hear that the library can be overlooked – especially this time of year. Tickets to the annual gala, cleverly named “A Novel Evening,” are available for $75, and can be purchased by calling 847-8720 ext. 100. Another treat is NIMFest, the city’s own free independent music series at King Park. This Sunday, all are welcome to hear original music from Another Roadside Attraction, JP Jones, and the Kevin Sullivan Band. The music kicks off at 3 p.m. and runs until 6, and is always a good time. Of course, there are always plenty of events happening all over the island, from the Yachting Center to the polo fields of Portsmouth and all points in between, and this week is no exception. We hope that you make the best of these waning days of summer. And as always, we’re here to help you plan with a full list of events to be discovered in our weekly calendar.

Manners are a State of Mind To the Editor: This piece is not about knives and forks, or what shoes to wear with what, or when. This is about our human behavior. Americans are in the process of becoming terminally rude. All the time. Everywhere. So when I addressed this subject with my youngest son, who deals with the public, he said that people are so rude because no one has taught them any better. Here goes: 1. All of us must get used to the fact that we may not be the most important person on the earth. In any setting it is possible that someone else should get attention before we do. This may be a shocking idea for some, but is fundamental if we are to have a nicer society to relate to. 2. Once the above sinks in, we move on to patience. Patience is hard. It is an adult virtue and must be worked on at all times: at home, at church, in school, in the car, in the market. Patience includes such

things as actually paying attention and listening to what is being said-not thinking of something else or fiddling with some electronic device or gazing around. It means to focus on what is happening and behave in a courteous, appropriate manner. Nothing easy here. 3. Say thank you for everything. No one has to do anything for anyone, so it is always best to acknowledge all effort with thanks. It is quick, costs nothing, and rewards us handsomely. Saying thank you smoothes the rough edges off of life and leaves everyone feeling better. No one is too old or too young to begin. The above should be taught to all children, starting as soon as the need arises. And remember, too, that manners have nothing whatsoever to do with economic standing, political party, parental status or ethnicity. Manners are a state of mind. Mary Weston Newport

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Plans for Breakers Rooted in History To the Editor: There is an exciting vision for the landscape of The Breakers underlying the new welcome center plans of the Preservation Society of Newport County. Ravaged by the 1938 hurricane and neglected thereafter into the 1970s, the grounds have many scars and deficiencies. But magnificent vestiges of the former design remain, including mature trees and shrubs planted over a century ago, which deserve protection. These plans, consistent with The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and the Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes, were approved by the Rhode Island Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission, which also concluded that alternatives “would not be possible without the removal of many specimen trees.” Based on the cultural and historical significance of The Breakers, my firm, Reed Hilderbrand, determined the proper treatment for this landscape. We thoroughly evaluated the site’s existing conditions and mined 20 years of research by historian John Tschirch, Newport’s resident expert on The Breakers. We found the grounds to evidence varying levels of historic fabric—some areas are rich in detail and others nearly blank. After exhausting all options for the location of a new building, we

identified that the historic but depleted serpentine garden walk, a feature originally surrounding three sides of the property, could incorporate the welcome center, a vital offering to the public. Our plan rehabilitates this area, based on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for an area in degraded condition, with little documentation, and with the contemporary needs of a museum in mind. Our vision restores the visual and spatial relationships of the 1890s garden walk, with a sustainable design that matches available resources and accommodates the current use of the landscape. The design honors surviving trees and plants to the degree possible since some are now fine examples of their type: Hinoki Cypress and European Beech, to name a couple. Some were planted during the tenure of the Vanderbilts; some even before the 1893 development, with the understanding they would grow to great size and develop deep shade. That shade is now the enemy of many of the other original plants that once defined the character of the garden walk and that do not survive today. Rather than sacrifice century-old trees to bring back long lost species, we developed a design that retains elements of the walk that have survived and then incorporates as many original species, and new ones, as can flourish in the shade

we find there today. This strategy well accommodates the placement of the welcome center in the area behind the caretaker’s cottage. It also protects and repairs the historic underground boiler room in this zone. This location, originally screened from view from the palazzo, has little documentation but is understood to have been a service area associated with the caretaker’s cottage and the underground boiler room and its surface structures. Our plan reinforces this vegetated screen by retaining the most healthy original trees and shrubs and adding new layers of vegetation. We believe this landscape scheme is the soundest and most intellectually honest approach to this much-needed use for visitors. It is a plan developed from sparse records for a garden experience that is rooted in the original design, but avoids filling in gaps with speculation in the name of a level of detail that really does not exist. Douglas Reed Reed Hilderbrand, LLC Watertown, Mass. Editor’s Note: Douglas Reed is with Reed Hilderbrand, the lead landscape architects responsible for the proposed new design for The Breakers grounds associated with the Welcome Center.

Heartbreaking Tale of The Breakers To the Editor: My current Newport Gazette from the Preservation Society of Newport County has a cover showing half the ocean side of The Breakers and the headline reads: An American Story – the word Story is italicized – not sure why. I look on page 9 to find The American Story referred to on the cover. There is no story, just some articles about the goings on at the PSNC and three quotes from the Campaign Co-Chairmen. Two of the three don’t mention the giant and very controversial plan to build a Welcome Center on the front of The Breakers property. Dayton Carr does mention it: he is “particularly interested in the Welcome Center, which will set the stage for these visitors to maximize their positive experience while visiting the Preservation Society’s properties. He also believes “the Welcome Center will bring in more revenue not only to the Preservation Society, but also to Newport in general.” He does not say how or why he believes this.

Here’s a story for you: Once there was a man named Cornelius Vanderbilt II. He married Alice whom he met while teaching Sunday School. His family was very wealthy indeed. They worked very hard with the best architects, builders, and landscape architects of their day to build a home on a stunning piece of property in a very elegant and wonderful town. Times changed and when his family could no longer afford to care properly for the gorgeous home, they entrusted it to a young philanthropic group called the Preservation Society of Newport County. The family hoped millions of guests would come and see the wonderful home and gardens. Times changed and the PSNC allowed the gardens to go untended, and parts of the stunning home were re-purposed as a gift store and restrooms. The group forced the caretaker to move from the small house by the magnificent front gates. Then they decided to break through the massive limestone border walls and build

a restaurant and more restrooms in the former gardens. 'They have chosen to ignore the opinions of several members of the family that made it possible for them to have the property in the first place. The PSNC makes no plan to restore the gardens, work with their neighbors, or deal with increased trash. They spend millions of dollars on this project, and all their properties begin to fall into neglect. They have to let many people who have cared for these homes go underpaid for years, and some are let go entirely. And then it becomes very difficult for the philanthropic group to function at all. This is a true story. Sorry. But the great news is Newport is still in a position to change the ending! Let’s work hard to get the PSNC back to Preservation. The “Welcome Center” is an appalling idea. Please keep The Breakers as it was meant to be enjoyed. Patricia Nietsch New Canaan, Conn.

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OPINION Scrubbed Budgets Mean Dirty Beaches By Judith Swift Is my local beach clean? Is the water safe for me and my kids to swim in? Fair questions, especially as Rhode Island has been ripped by heat waves, and the shore seems the only alternative for escape outside of a movie theater or the frozen food section at the supermarket. Not surprisingly, this has become a major topic for the local media. But we are hearing mixed messages from various sources, producing an overall assessment that includes the good, the bad and the ugly: great and inventive cleanup progress at Bristol Town Beach; stormwater runoff pollution still plaguing Narragansett Bay and concern about low oxygen levels, threatening a repeat of the Greenwich Bay fish kill of 2003; and the cringe-worthy marine wee beasties called “isopods” (or the even more charming “sea roaches”) surrounding swimmers when they enter the water. True, they won’t hurt you unless they mistake you for floating seaweed and try to “pinch” a ride. Rhode Island’s beaches aren’t just appealing and important because of their refreshing waters and beautiful sands. They are a huge economic driver for the state through tourism, and recreational and commercial fishing, as well as improving the treasured quality of life for local residents and businesses. This impact is nowhere more apparent than on Aquidneck Island, where the odor and seaweed problems at First Beach and Atlantic Beach, and an imposing threat at Sachuest (Second) Beach, have direct economic impacts for relying upon the trade of both the in-state and out-of-state visitors. Watershed Counts, co-led by the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Institute and the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program, is a partnership of 60 state and federal agencies, NGOs, municipalities and watershed groups that annually assesses

the environmental quality of the Narragansett Bay watershed. Watershed Counts constantly stresses the fact that Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island’s coastline are not only our leading environmental resource, but a vital economic asset as well. Closing beaches doesn’t just affect a family outing; it hits ancillary businesses from restaurants to hotels in the wallet. A visitor from out of state who comes to the Ocean State and finds they can’t swim or boogie board in the waters or stomach the odor from a closed beach may well book their next holiday on Cape Cod. We all know that Rhode Island’s economy can’t afford the hit. Given the importance of keeping Rhode Island’s beaches clean – from E-coli to isopods - and open to all comers, you might think that beach monitoring by and for the state for health purposes and to guide clean-up efforts would be a priority. Not so fast. The state’s beach monitoring program, conducted in exemplary fashion for years by the state Department of Health (HEALTH), is totally federally funded. As of now, the state doesn’t put a dollar into the ongoing program, but instead relies on the Environmental Protection Agency to funnel funds to Rhode Island to ensure our health and safety when we hit the beach. Since the EPA is responsible for ensuring “swimmable/fishable waters” under the Clean Water Act, relying on them for support of beach monitoring may seem like a logical choice. There is one major problem with that scenario: those funds may soon vanish, and the people who make decisions in the state seem either totally unaware of that fact or elect to put it on the backburner in light of other fiscal pressures. Penny-wise and pound-foolish is a mantra that has served New Eng-

landers well. We would be wise to heed it on beach monitoring. In the federal government’s Fiscal Year 2012 budget, the state was provided with $212,000 to run its beach monitoring program. Thanks to federal sequestration, that figure came down to $201,000 for FY 2013 (which will fund the beach testing work of HEALTH in 2014). After that, who knows? There has already been the threat in future proposed federal budgets to cut the funding out altogether. Is Rhode Island ready for that? Not at this point. Can we afford the associated losses? Absolutely not. And although we have many excellent state agencies, such as the Department of Health, Department of Environmental Management, the Coastal Resources Management Council and so many others, we need our elected leadership to sort this out. Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation, its governor, and the General Assembly have been champions of the environment. We need them to bring their collective clout, insight and savvy to bear for our beaches and economy. So while we worry about the future of assuring the revenue-generating cleanliness and safety of our beaches–and how we can give a guarantee of a scientifically-supported assessment–we should also be contemplating what would happen if we don’t have in place the funds to report on the good, the bad and the ugly that we may encounter in the future, and be prepared to deal with those impacts. The possibility of losing the money that helps us determine whether or not you and your children can safely go into the water should be an eyebrow raiser. Right now, it is being scrubbed from public dialogue, but has enormous implications for the future. Judith Swift is the director of the University of Rhode Island’s Coastal Institute.

LETTERS CONTINUED

Musicians Keep Eiffel Tower was Once Opposed the Beat Going To the Editor: The highlight of Newport’s summer season is wonderful music; music of all varieties; music heard far and wide; music emanating from amazing and unique venues throughout our county; music from Fort Adams, mansions, beaches, vineyards, parks, museums, libraries, theaters, pubs and clubs. The classical Music Festival, followed by the Jazz & Folk festivals, have become world renowned and much cherished keystones to Newport’s musical heritage. We’re delighted that BridgeFest, a celebration of our local musical talent, is fast becoming a part of this musical tradition, affording us an opportunity to showcase outstanding, home-grown musical artists and to “bridge” what once was a gap between the Jazz and Folk festivals. Having just celebrated BridgeFest’s 5th year, the Arts & Cultural Alliance would like to thank our many sponsors, volunteers, participating venues and of course our many musical performers for keeping the beat going while adding a local flavor and motif to the joyful sounds of summer in Newport. John Hirschboeck & Cris Offenberg BridgeFest Co-Chairs, The Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County

To the Editor: For a City that prides itself on being a world class tourist destination, Newport has an embarrassing lack of world class tourist facilities. For example, try finding a nice public restroom downtown. The lack of great facilities to match our great attractions is not always due to lack of effort or imagination. Rather the lack of facilities is often due to kneejerk opposition to change that arises every time a plan for any improvement is put forward. This opposition to positive change results in stalled and shelved plans followed by complaints that nothing ever improves in this City. A current case in point is the proposed improvement of the Welcome Center at the Breakers. Currently the Breakers Welcome Center consists of a tent (with no air conditioning) and a toilet trailer. The Preservation Society plans to replace this tent and toilet trailer with a beautifully designed and cleverly concealed structure that will enhance the visitor experience and provide first class restroom

facilities for the 400,000 visitors who come to the Breakers each year. The plans for this Welcome Center have been painstakingly made to be as tasteful, elegant and invisible as possible while still providing a first class experience to visitors. However, as usual, there is a vocal minority that is opposed to these improvements. If this opposition stalls, or even worse kills this project, then the 400,000 visitors to the Breakers each year will still be stuck under a tent using a toilet trailer far into the future. This would be a black mark on Newport’s world class status. Remember not all change is bad. There was violent opposition to the building of the Eiffel Tower, the Washington Monument and the Flat Iron building, all of which became icons for their cities. The new Welcome Center at the Breakers is so beautiful that it too can achieve icon status while also providing a world class tourist experience. Let’s give positive change a chance. William J. Corcoran Newport

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VJ Day- Remembrance of the Fallen By Jack Kelly Rhode Island will celebrate Victory Day, a state holiday, on August 12, continuing the tradition of being the last state that still observes this almost forgotten day. The actual date for this holiday, once known as Victory Over Japan Day, is August 15, the date that Japan unconditionally surrendered to the allies, bringing the Second World War to an end. This meant that an all-out, horrific invasion of the Japanese home islands would be avoided. Estimates of allied casualties in such an endeavor were approximated to be in the hundreds of thousands, while the casualty toll within the Japanese population would possibly be in the millions, during a calculated minimum of at least two years. There are those who believe that Rhode Island should follow the lead of the other states and let this day slip into obscurity. However, others believe that by remembering Victory Day we honor and pay homage to the lives of the service personnel and civilians who died defending this country in all of the combat theaters of WW2.

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present and the future needs of their families. They did not want to be called heroes, but only said that they did their duty, their jobs, and that the real heroes didn’t come home to what so many now enjoyed in peace and freedom. Today, 68 years later, many members of the “Greatest Generation”, who survived the “Great Depression”, saved the world from tyranny, built the strongest economy in the world and walked on the moon, have already passed on, and the obituary pages show their continued passing on a daily basis. My friend, Ray Rogers of Middletown, a WW2 marine veteran who participated in the invasion of the Gilbert Islands said, “Whether people agree or not, there won’t be many of us left soon- it’s becoming a moot point.” Maybe in time Rhode Island will let Victory Day slip into the mist of history, but just for this year remember those who couldn’t, and still can’t, forget their memories seared deep in the crucible of battle- and remember those who died so that we can live free. We owe them that much.

Eight Bells Series to Begin The Eight Bells lecture series returns to the Naval War College Museum on Thursday, Aug. 15 with Linda Maloney discussing her book “The Captain from Connecticut: The Life and Naval Times of Isaac Hull,” the definitive biography of the early naval hero. On Thursday, Aug. 22 author Leif HerrGesell will present “Indians Rogues and Giants,” his novel about one soldier's journey set amidst the fledgling cities and the bloody frontier of colonial America. Both lectures will begin at noon. The talks are limited to one hour and the audience is welcome to bring brown bag lunches. Guests who are able to linger can stay for further discussion and have their books signed. Copies of the books are on sale in the Naval War College Foundation Gift Shop. The series is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and advanced reservations are strongly suggested. To reserve and arrange for base access, call 401-841-2101 at least one work day prior to event.

Veterinary Clinic Hours The Army Veterinary Clinic, located in building 1255 next to Leisure Bay, is open on Tuesdays, 8 a.m.4 p.m. Service is by appointment. Only active duty personnel, retirees and dependents are authorized to utilize the facility. Call the clinic at 401-841-3994 or the main clinic in Groton, Conn., at 860-694-4291 for more information.

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The United Veterans Council of Newport County and The American Legion, Newport Post No. 7 will hold a Victory Day Ceremony on Monday, Aug. 12 at noon in front of Newport City Hall.

The Fleet and Family Support Center will offer Ombudsman Basic Training Aug. 19-21, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the center, building 1260. The ombudsman serves as a critical communications link between the command and the military family. The workshop provides skills necessary to represent the command effectively and to advocate for families. For more information, call 401-841-6923.

Welcome to New Class Naval War College President Rear Adm. Walter E. "Ted" Carter, Jr. will welcome approximately 400 new U.S. and international students during the college’s annual convocation ceremony on Monday, Aug. 19. Senior and mid-level officers from all branches of the U.S. armed services and federal agencies will attend the College of Naval Warfare and the Naval Command and Staff College to study the art of warfare and conflict resolution. More than 50 nations will be represented in the international programs at the Naval Command College and Naval Staff College.

Military Days at Corn Maze Active duty, retired military and dependents are invited to challenge Escobar’s Corn Maze for half price Aug 23-25. The 8-acre cornfield is on Escobar’s Highland Farm, 133 Middle Rd. in Portsmouth. Call 401-6831444.

Ice Cream Social An ice cream social welcoming new military families to Jamestown will be held at the Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Rd., on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2-4 p.m.

No More Windshield Decals Vehicles entering Navy installations are no longer required to display a military installation access windshield decal. Access to the base is controlled by electronic credentialing and ID card checks at the gates. Individuals driving on base are still required to properly register and insure their vehicles. All vehicles must be maintained, inspected and registered in accordance with state and local laws.

NAPS Blood Drive The Naval Academy Prep School will host a blood drive on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 2:30-8 p.m. in Perry Hall, Classroom 100. Step up to help your shipmates and neighbors.

Dual Graduations Officer Training Command will hold two graduations on Friday, Aug. 23. Officer Candidate School will commission Class 15 in ceremonies beginning at 9 a.m. Rear Adm. Thomas G. Wears, commander of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, will address the graduates. At 11 a.m. Officer Development School will hold graduation ceremonies for the newest members of the medical, dental, nurse, judge advocate general, and medical service corps. Vice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan, Navy Surgeon General, is the scheduled speaker. The graduations will be held in Kay Hall and Navy Band Northeast will perform at both ceremonies. For more information, call 401841-1171.

NAPS Needs Sponsors The Naval Academy Prep School recently welcomed 265 midshipmen candidates for a year of rigorous academic and military instruction to prepare them for the U.S. Naval Academy. NAPS is seeking area volunteers to serve as sponsors for the midshipmen candidates for the academic year. Host families offer students a respite from the demands of their military and academic responsibilities. For more information on the sponsor program, contact Command Senior Chief Beth Nilson at 401841-1427 or nilson@naps.edu.

Music on the Deck The Officers’ Club summer concert series continues with live music and seafood on Fish Fry-Days through August. Wayz & Means plays contemporary and classic hits on Friday, Aug. 9, and Original Jelly Roll Soul plays jazz and blues on Aug. 16. All hands with base access are invited to celebrate summer with music and seafood on the deck each Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

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Coyotes have become a nuisance in Newport because people have been feeding them. (Photo by Jack Kelly) of people as well. “We know that they’re being fed,” Fitzgerald said, adding that in speaking with the city’s animal control officer, that seems to be a common denominator with nuisance coyotes. This time of year is especially busy for coyote calls. And according to Howington, with the high season already stressing public safety resources, it may be time to develop an alternative to utilizing police power on coyote calls. “Our police department is at a point where we simply don’t have enough resources to deal with these specialized issues,” she said. “We still have education that we do; we still work with the Narragansett Bay Coyote Study project to determine where the feeding

LIFE SAVER CONTINUED FROM PG. 2 know is that I wake up in Newport Hospital, and they are making arrangements for me to travel to Miriam Hospital in Providence for cardiac surgery. At Miriam, the surgeons put in a stent to open a blockage, and they also put in an ICD (Inter Cardiac Defibrillator), which is similar to a pacemaker. I was discharged on Dec. 25. What a Christmas present for me and my family! After a couple of weeks of recovery time and doctor’s visits, I was cleared to fly home to Fort Worth. The medical staffs at both hospitals were great.” Jones has been a Red Cross Disaster Team volunteer in Fort Worth for many years. “I’ve always had great respect for firefighters and the good jobs that they do under very stressful conditions. I know many of the Fort Worth firefighters through the work of the Red Cross.

I’m 72 years old, married for 52 years, with 4 great kids, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. I want to thank the firefighters personally for saving my life.” On Tuesday night, Jones got his wish. He and Karen traveled to the Newport area, and a reunion was held at Fire Station #1, on Marlborough St. Jones presented his rescuers with Fort Worth Fire Department and Texas Rangers ball caps and his heartfelt thanks. Jones does have one other wish, to find and thank the parishioner who assisted his son with CPR in the church. “I’ve tried to locate him through the church, but we haven’t had any luck. I’m hoping that he or someone who knows him sees this story and gets in touch with the church, the Fire Department or the newspaper. He is as much a part of this as the others.”

stations are; and we still are acting under the same administrative policies.” In May, Newport also joined with Middletown and Portsmouth in passing a wildlife feeding ordinance that expressly prohibits the feeding of coyotes. Dubbed by the NBCS as a “nononsense” approach to dealing with problem coyotes, the ordinance aims to strike a balance as we learn to live with these new island residents. In the meantime, island residents should expect to hear more of these coyote stories – especially during fair weather months. As Howington notes, “This time of year, these things are going to happen with greater frequency.”

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Eight Bells Lecture The Eight Bells Lecture Series presents “The Captain from Connecticut: The Life and Naval Times of Isaac Hull,” with Linda Maloney on the War of 1812 naval hero, Naval War College Museum, 12 p.m., free and open to the public but advance reservations required, limited seating, 401-841-2101.

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Croquet and Bocce Play croquet and bocce, view “Doris Duke: A Career in Giving” exhibit, Rough Point, 680 Bellevue Ave., 5-7:30 p.m., $5, newportrestoration.org. Sunset Celebration Celebrate summer at Fort Adams, enjoy music and cocktails and the best sunset view in Newport, 5:3010 p.m., fortadams.org. ‘Dissecting Documentary’ Acclaimed filmmaker Peter Nicholson discusses documentary filmmaking at Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., free, 5:30 p.m. reception, presentation at 6 p.m., reserve at 401-847-0292 x 112. Scapbooking for Teens Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Rd., 6-7:30 p.m., all supplies provided, three weeks, free, register at 401-846-1573 or email ngresham@middletownri.com. Children’s Night The City of Newport’s Children’s Night with singer/storyteller Bill Harley, Easton’s Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd., 6 p.m., 401-845-5810. Talent Show Jamestown Community Chorus’ 24th annual showcase, “Smiles of a Summer Night,” 41 Conanicus Ave., 7:30 p.m., 401-423-1574. newportFILM “The Summit” screens at Newport’s First Beach, set up “drive-in” style, or bring a blanket, 7:45 p.m., (rain venue Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., Newport), $5, newportfilm. com.

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“Song Man, Dance Man” Jon Peterson in tribute to song and dance greats of yore, Jamestown Arts Center, 18 Valley St., 8 p.m., $20, jamestownartcenter.org.

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Pell Cup See Thursday, Aug. 15 for details. Book Sale 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. See Thursday, Aug. 15 for details. IYRS Summer Series Masters of the craft round table moderated by Richard Saul Wurman, IYRS, 449 Thames St., 5:30 p.m., $25, 401-848-5777 x204, iyrs. org. Comedy Series Katt William performs at Summer Comedy Series, Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Ave., 7 p.m., newportwaterfrontevents.com. Free Concert at Grand Country band Grand Central performs free concert at Newport Grand, 150 Adm. Kalbfus Hwy., 8:30 p.m., 18+, 401-849-5100, newportgrand.com. Fort Adams Summer Ghost Hunt Investigate the fort with paranormal investigators, 11 p.m.-1 a.m., limited space, tickets at fortressofnightmares.com.

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Pell Cup See Thursday, Aug. 15 for details. Wet Paint Weekend Artists span across the island to create pieces for fundraising auction, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., artist registration 8-10 a.m., art drop off noon-3 pm., artwork preview reception 6-8 p.m. (reception – artists free, members $10, non-members $15), newportartmuseum.org.

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ALT Rovensky Park Tour Aquidneck Land Trust’s tour of Rovensky Park led by Jeff Curtis, director of gardens and grounds for the Preservation Society, 9 a.m., free, reserve at 401-849-2799 x14 or sdemaio@ailt.org. Celebration of the Arts Middletown’s annual festival showcasing artisans, performances, music, children’s activities, Paradise Park, corner of Prospect St. and Paradise Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Newport Harbor Walk Tour Newport Friends of the Waterfront lead this two-hour tour from Mary Ferrazzoli Park, corner of Long Wharf and Washington Street, to King Park, 10 a.m., newportwaterfront.org. Book Sale 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. See Thursday, Aug. 15 for details. Guided Nature Walks Family-friendly guided walks at Sachuest Point, meet at Visitors Center, Sachuest Point Rd., Middletown, 10:30 a.m., free, 401-8475511 x203. Jewish History Lecture Brandeis professor Jonathan Sarna presents on colonial Jewish history, Touro Synagogue, 1 p.m., call 401-847-4794 x207, tourosynagogue.org. French in Newport Tour Learn about the French soldiers and sailors who lived in Newport during the Revolutionary War and the role they played in the country’s bid for independence, Museum of Newport History, Brick Market, 127 Thames St., 11 a.m., 401-841-8770. Long Wharf Concerts The Shops at Long Wharf Summer Series with Inca Son, Long Wharf Mall, 1-5 p.m., free.

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Redwood Book Group Meet to discuss “The Picture of Dorian Gray,” by Oscar Wilde, Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., all welcome, 401-847-0292, redwoodlibrary.org.

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Polo USA vs. Jamaica, Glen Farm, East Main Rd., Portsmouth, tailgating begins at 4 p.m., first chukka at 5 p.m., 401-847-7090, nptpolo.com. Newport Storm Luau Polynesian luau, music, dancing, benefit for Fort Adams Trust, Fort Adams State Park, 4:30-10 p.m., ages 21+, $10 in advance, $15 at door, 401-849-5232, newportstorm.com. Sunset Music Series The Fab Four, Ultimate Beatles Tribute, in concert, Newport Yachting Center, America’s Cup Ave., 7 p.m., newportwaterfrontevents.com.

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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. Wet Paint Weekend Fundraising art event continues with champagne brunch 10:30 a.m.-noon, silent auction noon-4 p.m., live auction 5 p.m., newportartmuseum.org. Rose Island Lighthouse Clambake Annual classic New England clambake, lighthouse tours, boat transportation, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., rain or shine, advance ticketing, 401-8474242, roseisland.org. Washington Letter Reading 66th annual reading of President Washington’s letter to the congregation, address by US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Touro Synagogue, Touro St., 1 p.m., reception follows in Patriots Park, reservations required, call 401-8474794 x207, tourosynagogue.org. Historic Jewish Cemetery Open Touro Cemetery, with graves dating back to 1600s, will be open for visitors, Kay Blvd. and Bellevue Ave., 1-4 p.m.

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Ready, Set, Paint! Newport Art Museum’s Annual Wet Paint Weekend takes place Aug. 17-18. Hundreds of local artists will scatter across the island’s most scenicspots hoping to capture a bit of Aquidneck magic, and the just completed ‘wet paint’ works will be auctioned off to benefit the museum. Dawn will greet some of the artists Saturday morning and others will head out later in the day, but all artwork must be submitted by 3 p.m.; the preview cocktail party begins at 6 p.m. and partygoers get first shot at the silent auction. The festivities on Sunday run 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., with music on the lawn by the Larry Brown Swinglane Orchestra, games, food trucks, and more as the silent bidding continues. The always-spirited live auction of the top 50 works begins under the tent at 5 p.m. For more information or to register, visit newportartmuseum.org.

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Beautiful summer weather beckons us to work in the garden, explore hiking trails, and spend time enjoying the great outdoors. For some people, however, the thought of being in a lush garden or exploring woodland trails is a frightening prospect. Lane Poor is one of those people. Poor was bitten by a tick 30 years ago, and after remaining asymptomatic to Lyme disease for 15 years, started to suffer from depression and trouble with formulating sentences. Five years later, Poor was hit hard by the physical symptoms, which can be extremely debilitating. “It felt like I’d been hit by a truck,” he said. Many people are only vaguely familiar with the symptoms of Lyme disease. According to the Lyme Disease Association website, these symptoms can manifest in almost every part of the body, and include rashes (although the socalled “bull’s-eye” rash appears only some of the time), chest pain or rib soreness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, changes in bowel or bladder habits, joint pain and stiffness, headaches, muscle twitches, numbness or tingling, sensitivity to light or sound, confusion, difficulty with speech, changes in vision and hearing, mood swings, depression, changes in sleep patterns, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain, fever, chills, weight changes, and swollen glands. In short, that means that Lyme disease can be very hard to diagnose, and hard to treat. It is often misdiagnosed as Fibromyalgia, behavioral problems (particularly in children and adolescents), and other idiopathic illnesses, said Poor. Poor initially prescribed 30 days of the antibiotic Doxycycline, a fairly standard treatment for Lyme disease (although some physicians only prescribe the medication for 14 days). When his symptoms persisted, Poor sought out a new doctor, and after a year of anti-malarial medication and further antibiotics, his symptoms were finally alleviated, and he was able to move on with his life. As part of Poor’s recovery, he sought as much information as he could about his illness, and found his life moving in a new direction. He is currently writing a book, “The 3B’s of Lyme,” and is one of two leader/members for the Newport Lyme Support Group, which meets from 6 – 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month at the Harbor House, 111 Washington St. Their next meeting is Aug. 15. In addition to support, the group

TO LEARN MORE: WHATE: Newport Lyme Support Group WHEN: 3rd Thursday every month (next meeting Aug. 15) 6-7:30 p.m. WHERE: Harbor House 111 Washington St., Newport COST: Free INFO: LymeNewport on Facebook provides awareness and community outreach. Poor is also working on a series of lectures about Lyme disease that he hopes will be used by doctors to obtain continuing education credits so they’re better able to diagnose patients presenting with Lyme symptoms. In Poor’s book, he debunks the notion so many people have that Lyme disease is just a single bug, with a single solution. In reality, said Poor, that tiny tick has always infected people with a cluster of aggressive and sometimes deadly bacteria, parasites, and fungal toxins. The three B’s in Poor’s book refer to Borrelia, a spirochetal bacteria that is the one we commonly think of as Lyme, Bartonella, a protezobacteria that causes “cat scratch fever,” and Babesia, a blood cell parasite, which can lower a victim’s red blood cell count and requires anti-malarial drugs to cure. Poor said the longer Lyme Disease goes untreated, the harder it becomes to treat and ultimately cure. “It gets very comfortable in the body, and it poses a significant public health issue,” he said. In keeping with the notion that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” when you do venture outside, keep in mind these safety tips from Newport Hospital. uWalk in the center of trails to avoid contact with overgrown grass and leaf litter. uTuck pants into socks to create a barrier and wear light-colored clothing to help spot ticks. uUse repellents. Spray repellent

containing a 20 percent concentration of DEET on clothes and exposed skin. You can also treat clothes, tents, etc., with permethrin, which kills ticks on contact. Do not use directly on skin. uCheck skin and clothes for ticks every day, and bathe or shower as soon as possible after coming indoors. uExamine gear and pets after being outdoors. uImmediately remove ticks from your body using tweezers. uTumble clothes in a dryer on high heat for one hour to kill remaining ticks. The backyard is a common place to find ticks, but it’s easy to create a tick-free zone through landscaping. uClear tall grasses and brush around homes and at the edge of lawns. uPlace a three-foot barrier of wood chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas, and around patios and play equipment to restrict tick migration. (Ticks cannot fly or jump, but can crawl onto people and animals as they brush against them.) uMow the lawn frequently, and keep leaves raked. uStack wood neatly and in a dry area. uKeep playground equipment, decks and patios away from yard edges and trees. Place them in a sunny location. uRemove any old furniture and trash from the yard that may give ticks a place to hide. For more information about Lyme disease, email the Newport Lyme Support Group at lymenewport@gmail, or visit Facebook to become a fan of “lymenewport.”

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FROM THE GARDEN

The Dynamic Trio of Summer By Cynthia Gibson

What would a summer be without Island corn, garden-grown tomatoes and fresh basil? It would be winter. For the next two and one half months, we have one of the major indulgences in all of Rhode Island, Island corn. It is the bi-colored yellow and white kerneled ears of corn that are the favorites of Aquidneck Islanders. As summer or year-round residents, we all enjoy this summer treat. When you wait all winter long for the taste of Island corn, you realize that it is far better than any candy bar. In fact, it is “candy” of the field. The University of Rhode Island gives us a list of the names of these tasty ears, and they are: Honey and Cream, Butter and Sugar, Gleam and Gold, Sprite, Sweet Sue, and Sweet Sal. Many of the farm stands will have a chalkboard with one or a few of these names on it. That is a sure sign of you buying the real and best Island corn. The roadside stand is the primo place to buy your ears. Always buy more than you need, as you’ll eat them all or save what is left for a fantastic fresh corn salad. You will find a stand on the corner of Paradise Avenue and Green End Avenue in Middletown; on the corner of East Main Road and Aquidneck Avenue; and on the corner of Valley Road and Green End Avenue. Walker’s farm stand in Little Compton (a lovely drive into our countryside) has a daily menu of at least two just-picked varieties for sale. They are always excellent and some of the best ears you can buy. We cannot forget the famous “Corn Bug” parked at Anthony’s Seafood on Aquidneck Avenue. Their corn will never let you down; it is as sweet as can be.

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For summer tomatoes and fresh basil by the bunch, you cannot beat Sweet Berry Farm. Their selection of tomatoes is excellent, and the Italian basil is so fragrant and has huge leaves. Many of the stands that sell corn will also sell farm-grown tomatoes. Look for the large heirloom varieties like Brandywine and Hillbilly for slicing. They are huge, sweet and juicy tomatoes. These red gems of summer need no vinaigrette, just a quick twist of salt and pepper. This is a taste you can re-live right into autumn. Of course, a slice of fresh Buffalo mozzarella with your tomatoes and fresh basil leaves is perfection. You might not grow your own basil and tomatoes, but this does not mean you cannot put up fresh frozen tomato sauce for the winter. It is so easy to do and is such a treat over homemade pasta during the winter. For sauce, buy Italian paste tomatoes like Roma. For those of you who would like to try your hand at a delicious homemade tomato sauce for pasta during the winter, I suggest this recipe. I make it every summer, and it is usually gone by Christmas.

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15 pounds of Roma Italian tomatoes 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 large onions finely chopped (and patted dry) 8 cloves of garlic cut in half 2 cups of dry white wine (do not use inexpensive wine) Large bunch of fresh basil (2 cups, finely chopped) Salt and pepper to taste Preheat oven to 400° Place tomatoes (cut in half and face down) on a very large cookie sheet that has been covered with tin foil and sprayed with cooking oil. Roast the tomatoes for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature. Peel the skins from the tomatoes and

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remove the seeds. Remove any bit of white core from the tomatoes. If you like chunky tomato sauce, chop your tomatoes, but if you like your sauce smooth, puree it in your food processor first. In a very large stockpot, add the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté them for about 7-10 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Add the wine and turn the heat to simmer. Simmer the onions and garlic in the white wine until the wine has totally evaporated. Add the tomatoes and the finely chopped fresh basil. Simmer all of the ingredients until they have reduced by one third; this should take approximately one and one half hours to two hours. Salt and pepper to taste. You will find two immediate differences in your homemade tomato-basil sauce. First, the baking brings out the flavor of the tomatoes, and the sauce (not coming from a can) is thinner. If you like a thicker sauce, continue the reduction process for another half hour.

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Cool the finished sauce to room temperature and then ladle into strong freezer bags. Should you want to use plastic containers, that is fine, just leave one half inch of space between the sauce and the lid. During the freezing process the liquid will expand. Place in the freezer and try to forget about this delicious sauce at least until November! Oh, and by the way, there is a fabulous new fresh pasta store, Fatigati Fresh Pasta, in Portsmouth. So, a perfect simple summer supper would be a menu with grilled ears of island corn and your fresh tomato and basil sauce over freshly made and custom-cut pasta. Are you getting into your car yet? Cynthia Gibson is a gardener, food writer and painter. She gardens and tends her miniature orchard in Newport.

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SUNSET LEAGUE CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 is not all about history though. Jeff Melillo of the Newport Tides was recently named the player of the month, and he pointed to the league’s structure as a strong point. “I came out here with no expectations,” said the ball player. “It was a pleasant surprise to see the structure and organization of the league, and an honor to be named player of the month.” Melillo, 23, graduated from Rutgers University with a degree in finance, and spent the past two summers playing for the champion Newport Gulls before joining the Tides. A catcher for most of his career, Melillo had only one stipulation when it came to playing for the league. “I told them I’d do anything but catch,” he said. “Catching my whole life, everything hurts from the shoulders to the knees and wrists.” Instead, Melillo has been a utility man playing outfield, infield, pitcher, and designated hitter; his batting average of .400 no doubt had a lot to do with his recent award. Baseball ties are sewn tight in the Melillo family. “My father used to play ball for the Orioles’ AA team. My second baseball glove was an infielders’ mitt that used to belong to Billy Ripken,” said the Tides player. “It was a gift from my father.” Melillo’s brother, Mike, also plays for the Tides. “The only game we played together in high school was during Mike’s senior year, my sopho-

#1 fan Joe Tremblay. more year, for a state semi-final. I got put in to catch for Mike,” said Melillo. Eight years later, in his first game for Newport, the tide had turned, and it was Jeff who took the mound and threw to his brother. Kevin Gould and Jim Lewis are both third-year umpires for the Sunset League, among many other amateur leagues. “The wooden bats and the nostalgic feel that this league has is what makes it great,” said Lewis. Gould noted the quality of play that is displayed by the teams. “It’s unique,” said Gould. The league also gives back to the community. For every double hit, the league donates $1 to the Wounded Warrior Project. For every triple, $15 goes to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. And, for every home run, $5 is donated to the Portsmouth Little League Challenger division. Currently, the hits are up to 210, 10,

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A Newport Institution in Flux By Patricia Lacouture The DeBlois has happily called Bellevue Avenue home for over 29 years. During that time, the gallery has been a gathering place for local artists and art aficionados, but this hub for the arts will move to Middletown after this show closes on Sept. 1. The gallery will relocate to 134 Aquidneck Ave. and open a new show Sept. 7. Members of the collaborative that forms this Newport institution have mixed feelings inevitable to any move to a new location. A sense of excitement also pervades this move—the optimism that a new location will rejuvenate the gallery by the challenges inherent in any move of a venue. The opening show features painter Rita Rogers, a guest artist, and ceramic art sculpted by DeBlois member Rodie Seigler. Rogers’ paintings, large, bold and fresh, dominate much of both walls of the front part of the gallery. (The gallery’s front section houses changing exhibits, while a small section of the gallery’s rear space displays works by members of the gallery.) Rogers’ work envelops mysteries within enigmas. In some, bright swirls of color present abstract bravado—puzzles for the mind. One large riot of reds with well-placed splashes of yellow looks initially like totally abstract painting. On closer study, however, figures—isolated from defined form—break through the swirls and whirls of color that practically jump off the canvas. A central figure—goddess-like— hovers above tortured souls—partially formed figures seeking benediction and/or salvation. Other pieces by Rogers are even more abstract—linear images with no hint of human habitation on the canvas and swirls of color that prove both ephemeral and intriguing. Rodie Siegler’s ceramic sculptures feature semi-abstract forms and more genuinely representational works. “Elephant,” a Rakufired work, presents definable elephant heads in pale white and grays, while “Faces,” soda-fired

stoneware, has a brownish semismooth surface with faces that look like outline drawings of human profiles. “City Sculpture,” a challenge to define, is a stoneware representation of a city’s geometrical skyline perched on a narrow pedestal suggesting something unstable about those strong linear giants. In the gallery’s rear section, a few pieces by members are worth a visit. Valerie DeBrule’s mixed media “Mary Magdalene” called to me, whispering in its imagistic language: “Come. Visit. I am woman, and I am mystery. I am image and idea. I am a corporeal body, subject to flaws, and an ideal to some. Can you decide which quality dominates?” Each visitor will come away with a different impression. I, for one, shall miss the quiet familiarity of the DeBlois at its current residence. Member artist Rosemary Day states, “It’s very exciting—a new venue with new challenges.” The new space offers the art collaborative an opportunity to spread their communal wings and seek a new audience while building a new following. Day comments, “We all need change once in a while. It can innervate us.” While a bit of ambivalence has been stirred up by this move (small rumbles of sadness were whispered at the opening), the DeBlois family invites its long-time audience to continue its interest while offering a venue on the border of Newport and Middletown to forge a link in the pure expression of art that has always been an unspoken mission of the gallery. The DeBlois Gallery opens in Middletown on Sept. 7 with a show titled “21st Century Expressionism,” a mix of “Zen Watercolors,” oils and sculpture. The gallery’s policy of using the part of the space where people enter to showcase the title show will continue, while the back space shall highlight works from members. For hours and more information on the DeBlois Gallery, call 401847-9977 or visit www.debloisgallery.com.

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Eastern Kingbird in flight. elude my camera. Recently, I observed my prey in local freshwater wetlands. I crept into a secure, concealed position and observed the petite wading bird as it foraged from a marsh plant just above the water. As I raised my camera in triumphant victory, the reeds and marsh grasses behind the bird began to move causing my target to hop into nearby foliage. As I began to curse under my breath at being foiled again, I was treated to an exciting sight. A 45-pound or more male coyote emerged from the tall grass and made its way to the water’s edge to drink. After a few seconds, it alerted to my position and began to flee along the wetland’s shoreline. As I reveled in my photographic encounter with the alpha male, I was also treated to the foraging behavior of an Eastern Kingbird, a

species I had only seen once before from a distance. The Kingbird, a larger member of the Flycatcher family, displayed its aerial adroitness as it performed a flight pattern known as “kiting.” The bird flew into the wind and then dropped quickly to capture flying insects on the wing. As the Kingbird flew by, skimming the surface of the water, the bluish sheen on its dark back was illuminated in the evening’s bright sunlight. The average adult Eastern Kingbird is 8.5 inches long with a wingspan of 15 inches. It has a blackish head and a dark back, with a white throat and underbody. Its black tail has a white tip. As a long distance migrant to South America, it has long and slender wings for its size. This species as well as other Flycatchers in our region will migrate from our area in late summer or early fall. Unlike Captain Ahab, I have learned that my obsession with the Least Bittern can lead to amazing discoveries and educational opportunities as I experience the joys and beauty of the natural world. Jack Kelly, a native Newporter, is a wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast who enjoys sharing his experiences with others.

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FAITH COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Touro Synagogue Celebrates 250th Anniversary Colonial Jewish Talk As part of the Touro Synagogue’s 250th anniversary celebration, the synagogue will host Brandeis professor and author Jonathan Sarna on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. Sarna will discuss colonial Jewish history. The lecture is free but reservations are required. Call 401-847-4794 x207.

Jewish Walking Tour The Loeb Visitors Center will offer Colonial Jewish Walking Tours on Friday, Aug. 16 at 4 and 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2:30 p.m. in celebration of the Touro Washington Letter Weekend. Tours depart from the center, 50 Spring St. For more information, call 401-8474794 x207.

George Washington Letter Reading U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan will be the keynote speaker at the 66th reading of the George Washington Letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Touro Synagogue on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. The program is free but seating is extremely limited. For reservations call 401-847-4794 x207.

Community Baptist BBQ Community Baptist Church will hold its annual outdoor worship service on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m., 40 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. The service will be held at the church’s annex and will be followed by a community barbeque. The men of the congregation will cook and welcome all for fellowship and fun. Come as you are. Call 401-8471707 for more information.

Choral Festival The Royal School of Church Music will hold its closing choral festival Eucharist at Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m.

Trinity Evensong Trinity Church will hold an Evensong on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. to honor the music ministry of Brent Erstad. Erstad has been the organist and choirmaster for three years and is leaving for a position in New Hampshire.

St. Barnabas Yard Sale Portsmouth’s largest annual yard sale will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 at St. Barnabas Church, 1697 East Main Rd., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tables are available for $10 and to reserve call 401-683-1343. If you do not want to rent a table but want to get rid of some good serviceable items, you can donate them to St. Barnabas. No televisions, computers, or electronic equipment will be accepted. Donations will be received at the parish office starting Tuesday, Aug. 13. Rain date is Aug. 31.

Annual Seafood Dinner Fresh lobster rolls, clam cakes and chowder will headline the menu for a community dinner at Jamestown’s Central Baptist Church on Friday, Aug. 9. Dinner service will begin at 5 p.m. and continue until supplies run out. Diners may either eat in or take out. Central Baptist Church is located at 99 Narragansett Ave. Call 401-4231651 for more information.

Song and Spirit St. Paul’s United Methodist Church continues its annual Festival of Song and Spirit with Jazz Candy featuring John Monllos and Art Manchester on Sunday, Aug. 11 and Rhythm and Blues with Chuck Ciany, Michele Knight, Dylan Roy and David Manuel on Aug. 18. The music begins at 9:45 a.m. and the worship service starts at 10 a.m.

St. Lucy Movie Night St. Lucy’s Church will show a screening of the film “Pius XII: Under the Roman Sky” on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. in the air conditioned parish hall, 909 West Main Rd., Middletown. The new film, starring James Cromwell, tells the story of the hidden struggle waged by the pope and many others to save the Jews from the Nazis during WWII, as well as Hitler’s plan to kidnap the pope. The film is 3 hours and 20 minutes long. Bring a picnic dinner or snacks; tables will be set up. All are welcome to this free event. For more information, call 401-847-6153.

‘Fill the Backpack’ Continues The Salvation Army’s summer food program for children continues through August. Youngsters go to a Newport Public Library-sponsored storytime at the Salvation Army’s headquarters, 51 Memorial Blvd., on Friday mornings at 10 a.m. When children of food pantry clients attend the storytime, they have their backpacks filled with healthy foods and books.

Community Meals and Fellowship Friday, Aug. 9

7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m. –Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.

Saturday, Aug. 10

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

Sunday, Aug. 11

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

Monday, Aug. 12

No Breakfast 11:30 p.m.–St. Joseph’s R.C. 5 Mann Ave. 5 p.m.–St. Spyridon Thames and Brewer sts.

Tuesday, Aug. 13

7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Methodist bag meal at door 12 Marlborough St.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m.–First Presbyterian (by Newport Friends) bag meal at door 4 Everett St.

Thursday, Aug. 15

7:30 a.m.–MLK Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd. 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Methodist (by Calvary Methodist) 12 Marlborough St.

Currently, donations of school supplies are requested to prepare the children to get ready to head back to school. To donate or for more information on the program, call Lt. Helen Johnson at 401-846-3234.

St. Peter’s Yard Sale St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold its annual yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The sale will feature books, games, household items, food, baked goods and white elephants. Tables are available for $15. Call 401-846-9567 for table rental information. Houses of Worship are welcome to send information about upcoming events or to share special messages by emailing news@newportthisweek.net.

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RECENT DEATHS Sybil A. Charnock, 94, of Middletown, passed away July 29, 2013 at Heatherwood Nursing Center. She was the wife of the late Julius Charnock. Donations may be made in her memory to a health care charity of your choice. Frank L. Audino, 50, of Fall River, Mass. formerly of Portsmouth, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2013 at Faulkner Hospital in Boston. Calling hours will be Friday, Aug. 9, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Barnabas Church, Portsmouth. Donations may be made in his name to Newport County Mental Health Center, 127 Johnny Cake Hill Rd., Middletown, RI 02842. Bruce R. Goodrich, 81, of Newport, passed away Aug. 4, 2013, at Charlton Memorial Cancer Center. He was the husband of Patricia (Leber) Goodrich. He was a U.S.

Army veteran and served in Korea and Japan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Spring Street. Donations in his memory may be made to the Middletown Fire Department Rescue, 239 Wyatt Rd., Middletown, RI 02842; or to The Newport Hospital Foundation, 11 Friendship St., Newport, RI 02840. Cecelia Pike, 93, formerly of Middletown, passed away July 30, 2013 at of St. Clare Home. She was the wife of the late Exum L. Pike Sr. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Clare Home, 309 Spring St., Newport, RI 02840. Jean Leys Rockwell, 90, of Charlottesville, Virg., formerly of Newport, passed away Aug. 4, 2013 in Middletown. She was the wife of the late Walter Gorman Rockwell. A memorial Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Broadway.

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Real Estate Transactions Continued Address

Seller

CROSSWORD

Buyer

Price

Portsmouth 14 Wimbleton Cir. 282 Rolling Hill Rd. 41 Green St. 83 Young Dr. 94 Flint Corn Rd. 102 Foxboro Ave. 95 Cedar Ave. 55 Lawton Brook Ln. 882 Middle Rd. 97 Massasoit Ave.

Northern Waterfront Assoc. John & Alice Lahoud Laura Allen Thatcher Joan Cutter Trustee Norman & Sheila Kowalski Pine HIll Builders LLC Thomas Principe & Son Inc. Walter Anapol David Clopeck JP Morgan Chase Bank

Michael & Donna Schmidt $1,075,000 Katy Vachon $435,000 Dennis & Debra Skrajewski $321,900 Kimball & Janet Crocker $304,500 Charles Plungis III $299,000 Brandon Elliott $283,000 Stephanie Tyrwhitt-Drake $266,000 Luis Gonzalez & Mariela Santiago $230,000 Thomas Welch $195,000 Lifesave Investment Group $111,000

Jamestown No Transactions This Week Real Estate Transactions Sponsored by Hogan Associates

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Newport • Narragansett • Providence • Jamestown • Watch Hill • Block Island

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“Courtside” 1877 Victorian, designed by distinguished Newport architect Dudley Newton renovated with attention to details. Features large front porch, elegant interior, cozy library, formal dining room, fireplaces, master bedroom with full bath, wonderful French country-style kitchen and beautiful private backyard with waterfall and fish pond. Perfect location, just off desirable Bellevue Avenue; quiet, yet within a short walking distance to restaurants, clubs, museums and Newport harbor.

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98 Seafare Ln, Portsmouth

(GPS 3352 East Main Rd, Portsmouth)

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Real Estate Transactions: July 26– Aug. 2 Address

Seller

Buyer

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Newport 29 Howard St. 122 Prospect Hill St. 99 Third St. 69 Pope St. 62 Malbone Rd. 33 Almy St. 658 Spring St. 15 Hall Ave 14 Prescott Hall Rd. 8 Elliott Place

OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, Aug 10, 2013 • 1:30 - 3:00pm 8 Covell Street Newport, RI (North Farewell Street near Warner Street)

Solid 1880's home, 4 bdrms, on a double lot, fir/pine floors, arched doorways, slate roof. Large shed/workshop with electricity. Off-street parking. Currently vacant. Move in right away! Offered at $349,500

Re/Max of Newport Paul Watters or Mary Budlong 401-952-8801 or 401-418-0017

sITUATION WANTED I’ve house sat and served as assistant maintenance man at an apartment building in Newport. Seek similar arrangement. Jim Long 401-675-7204.

Clinicians LICSW, LMHC, LMFT needed for SSTAR’s innovative open access outpatient behavioral health and methadone services in Fall River MA. Looking for a couple of special individuals who would enjoy being part of a dedicated clinical team that uses a no-appointment recovery approach emphasizing group treatment. Competitive salary, good benefits, collegial atmosphere. Interested candidates can go to www.sstar. org to apply online

Guillaume & Paul deRamel Jacob & Bari George William Nimmo Laurie & Steven Carr & Andrew Donahue Andrea & Robert Chesney Carmen Vanderheiden & Carmen Brodie David Bazarsky & David Rosenberg Stephen Ramponi Carla Stevens Serena Reynolds

Elijah Duckworth Schachter Glenn Ayer & Margaret Kramer Melissa & Paul Latour David & Gail Moore

$810,000 $647,000 $445,000 $414,000

Emily Hirsch Timothy Pitts

$382,000 $321,000

Trudy Realty, LLC

$305,000

Benjamin Aubee John Casey Gapco, LLC

$279,000 $235,000 $210,000

Middletown 123 Forest Ave. 8 Osprey Ct. 116 Corey Ln. 4 Hickory Ave. 1692 Green End Ave. 12 Hilltop Ave. 4 Roy Ave. 65 Oak St. 36 Oak St. 502 Forest Park

Lloyd & Mary Stewart Bay Ridge Partners LLC Penny Mac Corp. & Andrew Augusta George & Elizabeth Houlihan Henry Biastre Jr. Jehanne Burch William & Byron Davies Josephine Mare Robert and Paul Kilmer Rachel & Arthury Plymesser

Peter & Julie Davis Walter Anapol Penny Mac Corp

$354,500 $339,000 $293,500

Jennifer Cornwell & Jessica Huber PK Vaucluse LLC Katherine Humphrey TR Jesse Blakeway & Sara Casey Patrice Steigerwald David Kilmer Patricia Murgo

$289,000 $280,000 $280,000 $220,000 $202,000 $180,000 $42,000

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We Live It. We Love It. We Sell It! NEW LISTING 49 East Bowery #2, Newport LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Carefree living steps from Bellevue Ave and Cliff Walk. This unit features versatile floorplan, gleaming hardwood floors, high ceilings and updated bathroom. Why rent when you can own? $249,900. Call Justine ext. 208.

OPEN HOUSE, Saturday Aug. 10th 12:30 - 2:00 2 High St. Unit #2, Newport

LOT WITH VIEWS 0 Cottontail Drive, Portsmouth

“Marmaduke Brown” Charming in town 2 bedroom condo with first floor access. Features fireplace, hardwood floors and in unit washer and dryer. Walk to all that Newport has to offer. Also includes private outdoor common area with hot tub and shower. Offered at: $235,000 Call Lisa ext. 204. or Justine ext. 208.

Spectacular Sakonnet River Views from this nearly one acre level lot in Black Point Farms. Deeded beach right and mooring available along with an approved 3 brdm septic. Owner will build to suit and plans are available. $425,000. Call Lisa ext. 204.

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