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Christmas in Newport Newport Despite the fact that summer has Construction not even begun, the Christmas in Newport folks are already planning for the December festivities. At last week’s spring meeting at Trinity’s Honyman Hall, the group discussed business and ideas for the 42nd annual holiday celebration. The membership approved the 2012-2015 board members: Ban Bardorf, Alexandra Kelly, Virginia Long, Toni Peters, Dick Sheehan and Dave Wolfendon. The board voted on the slate of officers and elected Kathy MacKnight as president; Roy Lauth, vicepresident; Virginia Long, recording secretary; and Scott Bartlett, treasurer. All members were reminded to promote Christmas in Newport to their seasonal clients and new programming was encouraged. For more information or to join Christmas in Newport, visit ChristmasinNewport.org.
Bike Path The Aquidneck Island Planning Commission will host a meeting on Monday, June 18 from 6 – 8 p.m. to explore options for a new bike path overlooking Narragansett Bay on the west side of Aquidneck Island from Newport to the Sakonnet Bridge. Members of DOT, experienced bikeway consultants, and other experts will be on hand to discuss bike path design, state requirements, cost, and construction timeliness. A casual dinner and dessert will be served at the Mainstay Inn, 151 Admiral Kalbfus Road in Newport. The meeting is open to the public. If you wish to attend, contact Tina Dolan tina@aquidneckplanning.org.
MEC Duck Race The Middletown Education Collaborative (MEC) will host the Third Beach Duck Race on July 12. Rubber ducks can be purchased online at www.mecmec.org or through Middletown students who will be selling through June 8. Each duck costs $10 to sponsor. A grand prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the winning duck’s sponsor. Proceeds will benefit the MEC.
The City of Newport Department Of Public Services announces construction starting the week of June 4. T. Miozzi, Inc. will be milling and overlaying the following streets: Dr. Marcus F. Wheatland Boulevard from Marlborough Street to Pond Avenue/Equality Park, Malbone Road from Admiral Kalbfus Road to Van Zandt Avenue/Summer Street, Pond Avenue from Warner Street to Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard/Equality Park West, and Spring Street from Touro Street to Broadway. Narragansett Improvement Co. will be reconstructing, performing select curb and sidewalk work, and repaving the following streets: Thurston Avenue from Broadway to Smith Avenue, Smith Avenue from Malbone Road to Thurston Avenue, Burdick Avenue from Malbone Road to Thurston Avenue, Whitwell Avenue from Watson Street to Bliss Avenue, Watson Street from Gibbs Avenue to Whitwell Avenue, Eadie Street from Gibbs Avenue to Whitwell Avenue, and Robinson Street from Gibbs Avenue to Whitwell Avenue. Manuel R. Pavao Construction will be continuing sidewalk restoration on the following streets: Touro Street from Mt. Vernon Street to Division Street, and Kay Street from Bellevue Avenue to Brinley Street. During construction, be advised that traffic may be delayed at times and parking will be restricted between the hours of 6 a.m. - 4 p.m. from Monday through Friday. For additional information on these projects and other Public Services projects visit: http://www. cityofnewport.com/departments/ public-services/paving.cfm.
Elks Flea Market The Newport Elks will be hosting a Flea Market Saturday, June 9 from 9 – 3 p.m. at the corner of Pelham Street and Bellevue Avenue. Stop by for deals on collectibles, vintage costume jewelry, and more.
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ACHIEVEMENTS Congratulations to our Class of 2012 graduates who hail from Aquidneck Island and Jamestown! Assumption College Elizabeth Johnson, Newport Berkeley College Deon Thompson, Newport St. Lawrence University Ryan D. Ross, Newport Messiah College Hannah Cruger, Middletown Providence College Elizabeth Almanzor, Newport Kathleen Behan, Newport Patricia Clark, Newport Megan Daughan, Middletown Harley Evans, Middletown Brian Maher, Newport Rylie Walsh, Newport Kyle Gardullo, Newport Mary Ann Jencks, Newport Steven Jackson, Newport Jennifer MacKechnie, Middletown Kelan Maguire, Newport Mark Maguire, Jamestown
See GRADUATES on page 21
National Water Safety Month The Newport YMCA is recognizing National Water Safety Month and would like to remind you of the following water safety tips. Only swim when and where there is a lifeguard on duty; never swim alone. Adults should constantly and actively watch children in and near the water. If multiple adults are in the vicinity, designate a “water watcher” so everyone knows who is on duty. Inexperienced swimmers should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket when in, on or around the water. Parents or guardians of children who are nonswimmers or beginning level swimmers should be in the water and within arm’s reach of their child. Children and adults should not engage in breath holding activities in the water. To learn more about the Newport County YMCA’s swim programs, contact Jim Farrell, Aquatics Director at 401-847-9200 extension 108 or jimf@newportymca.org.
Art Summer Camp The Portsmouth Arts Guild is holding registration for its first ever summer visual and theatre arts programming for youth at 2679 East Main Road in Portsmouth on Friday, June 15 from 5 – 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 16 from 9 – 11 a.m. There will be four workshops for kids and teens ages eight to seventeen, and one special program for kids three to five years old. All camps are free of charge due to a grant from the Rhode Island Council on the Arts and will take place in August. For more information, contact info@PortsmouthArts.org, or call (401) 293-5ART.
For What It’s Worth Mr. Santi: While renovating our Newport house we found this cast iron plate in the back of a closed up fire place. It is about 22” tall. Very rusty, but the figure appears to be Neptune and the date is hard to make out but looks like 1723. Is this worth saving? — A Remodeler Dear Remodeler, Because your fireplace was walled over for years, you have discovered a treasure that might have been junked or donated to a War scrap dve in times past. Your fireback is unusually small. Be careful cleaning it; use a soft brush and perhaps a stove blackening finish. I would recommend that it not be placed back in the fireplace but hung on a wall as a decoration. If from the 18th century, its value would be in the $500 price range. — Fedrieco Santi, Partner, Drawing Room Antiques (The Drawing Room offers free appraisals by appointment. Call 841-5060 to make an appointment.) Do you have a treasured item and want to know “what it’s worth?” Send an image, as hi-res as possible, directly to Fedrieco at: drawrm@hotmail.com or 152 Spring St., Newport
Art Show Applicants The Middletown Committee for the Arts is accepting submissions for the second annual Middletown Celebration of the Arts to be held rain or shine on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Paradise Park located on Prospect Avenue in Middletown from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The show is open for artists ages 18 and over, who reside or own a business in Middletown. All work must be the original creation of the applicant. Artists must be present the day of the festival and will need to provide their own booth and table. The booth fee is $30. Submissions should be sent to MiddletownArts@aol.com or by mail to Linda Phelan, 272 Mitchell’s Lane, Middletown, 02842. Applicants must include their name, name of business, address, phone numbers, web site, no more than five jpeg or photographic images, one booth image (if available), detailed descriptions, and media content. If sending by mail, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with appropriate postage for the return of your photos. Deadline for entry is July 1, 2012. For more information, call 845-9660.
Have Ideas to Share? Tell Us at Coffee Hour! Join members of the Newport This Week staff at The People’s Café, 282 Thames St., on Fday mornings, at 10 a.m. Sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and discuss the latest happenings in Newport. Got any news tips for us? How about an idea for a story you’d like to see in Newport This Week or on Newport-Now. com?
Gulls Opening Night The Newport Gulls will kick off their 12th season on Friday, June 8 as the New England Collegiate Baseball League club hosts the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League in an exhibition contest at Cardines Field at 6:35 p.m. As a demonstration of gratitude to the team’s devoted followers that fill Cardines with more than 50,000 fans each season, the Gulls have dedicated Opening Night as Fan Appreciation Night. Newport Mayor Stephen C. Waluk will present a proclamation during the pre-game ceremonies. For more information about Opening Night, Cardines Field, the 2012 roster or schedule, visit facebook.com/newportgulls, follow the team on Twitter @NewportGulls or visit www.newportgulls. com.
CIV Reception The Newport Council for International Visitors will host its annual Summer Members Reception on Tuesday, June 12 at the Elks Lodge, 6-8 p.m.. The event will feature an update on the volunteer opportunities at the upcoming Tall Ships event. Erin Donovan, executive director of Ocean State Tall Ships, will speak. The reception is open to members and prospective members. For more information, contact Anne Huot at 401-487-9414.