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By Tom Shevlin

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Waiting on the Numbers

Newport Mayor Henry F. Winthrop (center) confers with supporters Greg Fater (right) and former mayor Stephen C. Waluk (left) at Winthrop’s home while awaiting the results of Tuesday’s election. On Wednesday, it appeared that Winthrop would retain the city’s top elected post, having won 4,739 votes, making him the second-highest vote-getter after Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, with 4,869. Councilwoman Naomi L. Neville was just 50 votes behind Winthrop, with 4,689, and Michael T. Farley took a seat on the council with 3,789 votes. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)

New Trail Segment Opens on Sakonnet Greenway

By Katherine Imbrie Nature lovers have more to love on Aquidneck Island since the official opening on Friday, Oct. 26 of a new five-mile section of the Sakonnet Greenway Trail, making it the longest public trail on the island.

Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee joined Department of Environmental Management director Janet Coit and Aquidneck Land Trust executive director Ted Clement at the trail opening event, which was held at the Wyatt Road soccer complex in Middletown. Following opening remarks, officials led a group of members of the public on a short walk on the new trail segment, ending at Newport Vineyards, where refreshments were served.

The new trail segment is entirely located on the western side of Mitchell’s Lane in Middletown. It connects to the previously opened five-mile segment of the trail that runs from The Glen in Portsmouth south to the Newport National Golf Course land on the east side of Mitchell’s Lane. The new addition to the existing trail makes the entire trail about ten miles long, the longest on the island.

The opening of the trail is the culmination of some ten years of work by the Land Trust with landowners to secure 11 trail easements necessary to create the trail. The landowners are: F. James Hodges and Sheila H. Hodges; Newport National Golf Club; Newport Vineyards; The Pennfield

School; Town of Middletown; Town of Portsmouth; and the van Beuren family.

Funds to create the trail came from many donors, many of whom donated $20,000 or more to the project, according to the Land Trust. Those donors include BankNewport; Hope Goddard Iselin Foundation; Kathy and Pierre Irving; James and Susan Klau; The Nature Conservancy through a grant from The Champlin Foundations; Newport County Fund of the Rhode Island Foundation; Newport Harbor Corporation; Newport National Golf Course; Lisette Prince; Tiffany & Co. Foundation; and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation.

According to the Land Trust, the Sakonnet Greenway Trail is intended as a living classroom where students, teachers and the general public can directly experience, learn about and bond with nature. Various age-appropriate lesson plans, developed in cooperation with Salve Regina University, have been distributed to schools on Aquidneck Island to encourage students and teachers to experience the trail.

The Sakonnet Greenway Trail is the largest pedestrian corridor connecting multiple municipalities on Aquidneck Island. Portsmouth's main public recreation area, The Glen, is now connected via the trail to Middletown's large public recreation area/soccer complex on Wyatt Road. The trail is also an important resource for

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Voters in Newport dashed the hopes of casino advocates who had hoped to install table games at Newport Grand.

In a decisive vote, Newport residents voted 54-45 percent to reject a ballot question that would have given local approval to convert Newport Grand into a full-scale casino.

Newport Grand CEO Diane Hurley was out working the polls earlier in the day, hoping to stress the dire challenge her operation faces from planned casinos in Massachusetts. One study cited by Hurley has suggested that Newport Grand could cease to exist within the next five years, leaving a potential $1 million hole in the city's annual operating budget.

But voters, fearing the introduction of a full-scale casino to the city, opted against the proposal.

The vote, which tallied 4,414 in

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A new five-mile segment has been added to the Sakonnet Greenway Trail.

Please Report Problems to the Aquidneck Land Trust (401) 849-2799 leashed pets. Equestrian riding is allowed on certain sections of the Sakonnet Greenway Trail. It also serves as a valuable wildlife habitat corridor.

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Since its founding in 1990, the Land Trust it has conserved 2,415 acres on 67 properties. It's the first land trust in Rhode Island to have received national accreditation.

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Jeanne-Marie Napolitano seems Newport V to have a knack for getting out the Portsmou vote. The former mayor and longtime councilwoman has for the fourth time in a row secured the most number of votes in the city's RULES AND REGULATIONS race for its four At-Large council seats.

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This land that you are of his own and a productive – albeit • CARRY IN/CARRY OUT ALL TRASH rich history and man brief – tenure as mayor, Councilor After being used by t • In case of emergency dial 911. it was Henry F. Winthrop appears likelyNarragansetts, to • Please be respectful of the Trail’s neighbors. from the Samuel Wilb retain You may be on their land! the city's top elected post.part of the gentlemen • Pedestrians should yield to equestrians.

Portsmouth that bega According to the city's CanvassFor example, the land • Please keep dogs on short leashes. ing Office, Napolitano once again Sandy Point Farm an • Please refer to the map to determine the Glen Farm. In 1965, t topped this year's field, earning portions of the Trail that permit horses. the land primarily for 4,869 votes, with Winthrop a close • Stop, look, and listen at road crossings. operations. This fam a second at 4,739. their new found hom • Horseback riders are asked to wear Silvia family sold the helmets.

Rounding out the top four spots owned the land to the • Please ride horses at a slow pace. were Councilwoman Naomi L. Nevthat the land could be • Horses must pass others at a walk. ille, who was just 50 votes shy of benefit the of the commu Aquidneck Land Trus • Horses must stay off all athletic fields number two spot with 4,689 voters, of Portsmouth and co (soccer fields, golf course fairways, etc). land to the Town whi and challenger Michael T. Farley • Please stay away from operating farm perpetual Conservati equipment. with 3,789. the land would rema Political newcomer Donaldvarious P. conservation such as agricultural v Boucher fell short in his first bidopportunities, for wildlif The following are not permitted on the Sakonnet scenic vistas. The Aq elected office, earning 2,715 votes.

Greenway Trail: the Silvia family and Things turned out differently, • Bicycles and motorized vehicles helping us permanen • Firearms, fireworks, and fires you are walking on. however, for first-time candidate • Alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs.

Marco T. Camacho, who unseated incumbent Charles Y. Duncan in the race to represent the city's First Ward. Theirs was the only contest-

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The Newport Art Museum will host a reception on Friday, Nov. 9 from 5 – 7 p.m. for the new exhibits opening on Nov. 10. It is free for museum members and a $10 suggested donation for non-members. The shows opening include the Photographer’s Guild Members’ Exhibition, James Montford: Pow Wow Now, and Anna Flores: The Island Draws Me. Flores will give a talk about her creative process on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit newportartmuseum.org.

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Bike Newport – the organization founded in 2011 to improve conditions for bicyclists in the city – has received a grant from the van Beuren Charitable Foundation which will support the organization’s staff, operating expenses, and program.

The Foundation has awarded Bike Newport an initial grant of $75,000, which will be followed by two more grants totalling $100,000, dependent on the organization matching them from other sources. Of those amounts, $80,000 will pay an annual salary for Bike Newport’s founder, Bari George, as its new executive director.

“This grant is an enormous vote of confidence for a lot of progress in a short period of time,” said George.

“It’s a vote of support for the collaboration of city, schools, police, business and the tourism industry that is at the heart of every success to date.”

The grant also has enabled Bike Newport to open an office on Bowen’s Wharf as one member of the new “Change Place” nonprofit office cooperative in Seamen’s Church Institute. (Other members with offices there include Sustainable Aquidneck and Ocean State Fresh.)

Among the projects that Bike Newport has recently taken on in order to make Newport more “bicycle friendly” is making Memorial Boulevard safer for bicyclists by striping new lanes identifying where cars and bicycles are to travel. “This project has been delayed by a couple of storms, but is imminent,” says George. “The road is prepped and the signs are up but covered right now.”

A recent strategy session held

by Bike Newport was attended by 30 local citizens and community leaders. “There’s a lot to do to accomplish bicycle friendliness,” said Deanna Casey, Acting Board Chair for the organization. “If we want to encourage people to choose cycling for transportation, they have to first feel safe and confident on the roads. That means working with the city, the police, local businesses and the media.”

Among Bike Newport’s longterm goals is the creation of an Aquidneck Island bike path along the west side of the island, a goal shared by the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission. Tina Dolen, Executive Director of the commission, said, “The long range goal is to establish the regional Shoreline Bikeway on the West Side, and Bike Newport is a key supporter in that effort.”

For more information on Bike Newport, visit www.BikeNewportRI.org and stop by their office at 18 Market Square on the second floor of the Seaman’s Church Institute.

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opposition and 3,722 in favor, came after months of debate and a robust public relations effort by both sides of the issue.

It also flew in the face of statewide sentiment.

According to the state Board of Elections, in communities outside of Newport voters handily gave their approval to the proposal by a 66-33 percent margin. A majority of City Council candidates had also expressed their support for the measure, as had Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed.

And in Lincoln, voters there overwhelming approved a local referendum in that town to convert the Twin River slot parlor into a full scale gambling venue.

"Well, of course I was very pleased with the vote," said Fr. Gene McKenna, president of Citizens Concerned About Casino Gaming. "Our committee has been working very hard for many years to keep casinos out of the state. We're sorry we lost in Lincoln, but we're happy with the results in Newport."

Asked if voters might expect to see a referendum revisiting the issue of gambling in Newport in a future election, McKenna said that he was hopeful the topic might finally be laid to rest.

"Over the years, we've always said 'They'll be back.' But this is the third referendum we've had in Newport."

In his opinion, Tuesday's vote amounts to a third strike in baseball. "Three strikes and you're out," he said, noting that Question 8 was the only ballot referendum in the entire state to have fallen short.

"People knew what they were doing," McKenna said.

As for the potential headwinds Newport Grand is facing with the likelihood of increased competition from points north, McKenna said that he would hope the former jaialai fronton would be able to adapt with the times.

"Revenue is falling all over the gambling universe as more parlors get opened, as more people participate in online gambling," he said, noting that the facility has evolved significantly since its days as a niche sporting venue. "Maybe Newport Grand can make some adjustments, and keep people employed."

Hurley, who was not available for comment prior to press time, had become a visible proponent for her cause, walking neighborhoods and campaigning at the polls on election day.

In previous statements, Hurley and other casino proponents had framed the issue as of one of job creation and retention. In order to stay viable, Hurley said, Newport Grand would have to keep pace with the looming threat of a series of proposed resort casinos in Massachusetts.

As it turns out, the measure's defeat came at a fairly steep price.

According to the latest campaign finance reports, Newport Grand had spent a total of $389,487 to advocate for table games.

By comparison, Citizens Concerned About Casino Gaming spent a total of $17,554 in opposition to the proposal, while Elizabeth Meyer, a Newport resident, spent roughly $50,556 over the course of the campaign.

While McKenna said that he knew that his group wasn't going to be able to compete in the money race, he believed that in the end, Newporters would rally around their cause.

"We knew that we didn't have the resources to do a long campaign," he said. Instead, the group chose to undertake a more concentrated effort closer to election day.

"I think the strategy obviously worked," McKenna said, adding of gambling, "It looks like it's easy money coming in, but it's not easy on the people who are spending more than they can afford."

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Farley, Camacho Enjoy Victory

By Tom Shevlin Two new faces will take their place on the City Council this January, and both are pledging to bring open minds and energy to the city's top elected body.

Michael T. Farley and Marco Camacho both earned their first electoral victories on Tuesday. Farley, who ran in the past to represent the city's Second Ward, placed fourth in the council's AtLarge race. Meanwhile, Camacho, a native Newporter, unseated First Ward Councilor Charles Y. Duncan in his first bid for elected office.

"I'm very pleased and grateful for all the support I got," Farley said, adding that he saw this latest campaign as a culminating event of his previous political forays. "The patience has finally paid off."

Camacho, who took the last two weeks before the election to campaign full time, was awestruck by the experience.

"I felt like coming in I was winning either way, because I was doing this for my community and it was just a great experience," he WHO WE ARE

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said. "As a life-long Newporter, coming back here, seeing what the issues were…if it wasn't 2012, it was going to be 2014, because we need to push the city forward," he said, adding, "It feels great, it feels better than anything I've ever done."

Both Farley and Camacho come to a council that has been making some significant progress in tackling some of the city's more nagging problems – from addressing infrastructure repairs to long-term strategic planning.

On Tuesday, shortly after the polls closed, Camacho was eager to get going. "There's a lot of work to be done and I plan on starting it tomorrow," he said, adding, "I'm looking forward to working with the rest of the council."

Farley, too, expressed his desire to help the council continue to move forward.

"We've got our work cut out for us," he said.

The new council is slated to be sworn in during an inauguration ceremony on Jan. 2, 2013.

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At its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 5, the Middletown Town Council appointed Paul Mankofsky to the position of School Committee Chairman by a vote of 5 to 0.

Council President Arthur Weber recused himself from the vote due to a family relation to one candidate, Henry Lombardi. Councilor Ed Silveria was not present for the vote or the interviews held on Thursday, Nov. 1. The other candidates who were interviewed by the Council on Thursday were Francis Forgue, Vincent Giuliano, and Timothy Brown.

Brown received a nomination on Monday night from councilor Richard Cambra. But after hearing more words in favor of Mankofsky from Councilor Bruce Long, Cambra voted for Mankofsky. Mankofsky will serve the remaining two-year term for former chairman Michael Crowley Jr., who died in August.

“There were five excellent candidates. I found this choice very difficult to make,” said Councilor Chris Semonelli on Monday. Semonelli said that the decision came down to a skill set that Mankofsky demonstrated he had, his experience with work-study programs, and his stance on expenditures.

The Council also voted to apply for a grant under the state Department of Environmental Management Recreational Trails Grant Program. The grant requires a 20% local match, for which in-kind services qualify, and each application is not to exceed $100,000.

Middletown will be applying for two grants. An application for the Paradise Valley Park is a grant request for $53,360, requiring a local match of $13,340. It would cover evaluation of the land, engineering and design, trail construction, stone wall rehabilitation, and interpretive signage. The other application for Kempenaar Valley is a grant request for $100,000 requiring a local match of $25,000. This money would go toward the design and construction of approximately 1,600 linear feet of low-impact walking trails, trailhead parking, interpretive signage, maps, and potential off-road trail connections to town facilities and landmarks.

Also at the meeting, discussion on the issue of additional stop signs was postponed until the scheduled meeting on Dec. 3. One stop sign would potentially be placed in front of 26 Wood Road near the Ridgewood Road intersection. Another potential 4-way stop sign at the intersection of Wolcott Avenue and Reservoir Road will also be discussed at the meeting. Middletown resident Alexis Markowski had contacted the police department with concerns about the intersection needing a 4-way stop, stating that there is a crosswalk, and it is used as a school bus stop. Part of the Council’s discussion will concern a hedge that, according to an assessment by police officer Joshua Mello, obstructs the view of the crosswalk by cars traveling west on Reservoir Road.

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The Portsmouth Free Public Library will hold an indoor “yard sale” on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the program room. Items for sale include wooden children’s library tables and chairs, overhead projector, metal desks, file cabinet, typewriter table, printers, and other office furniture and equipment. Cash or checks only.

CENTURY 21 Access America, 640 Thames St., is an official Toys For Tots Drop Off Location. Toys can be dropped off through Dec. 20 on Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. 2 p.m.

Volunteers will also come to pick up items. If you would like to present the gifts to Santa personally, he will be visiting on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11a.m. - noon.

For additional information or to arrange for a pick up, call Cynthia at 849-9192.

AARP Meeting The Newport County chapter of AARP will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 19 at Fenner Hall, Fenner Ave., Newport at 1:30 p.m.

Keith Stokes, president of Strategic Economic Planning and Development at Mayforth Group, will speak on”American Irony: Religious Freedom and Slavery in Early Rhode Island.” Stokes, a native Newporter, has researched and studied Black History in Rhode Island and Newport for many years and has written many articles on the subject.

Members are asked to bring canned goods for local food pantries. New members are asked to arrive at 1 p.m. and bring their national AARP card. For more information, contact Jean at 846-5146.

Wounded Warrior Fundraiser On Saturday, Nov. 10 the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Newport will host a cocktail reception to support the Wounded Warrior Project from 7 - 11 pm. The event will include a live band, raffle opportunities, and a cash bar. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 per person. Proceeds will support veterans organizations.

The Wounded Warrior Project was founded in Roanoke, Virginia in 2003.

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Last Lego Meetings The Jamestown Library Lego Club will meet on Thursdays, Nov. 8, 15 and 29 in the Meeting Hall from 3 - 4 p.m. These will be the last Lego Club meetings of the year.

The Club is for kids of all ages, though children under 7 must always be accompanied to the library by an adult.

Call 423-7280, email jamlibkids@ gmail.com or visit the library to register. You must register for each week that you plan to attend.

Diabetes Support Group A diabetes support group, facilitated by a certified diabetes educator from the Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, is offered monthly on the 2nd Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m., at the Edward King Center, 35 King St., Newport.

No registration or doctor’s referral is required. It is free and open to all who are living with diabetes. For more information call 682-2100, ext 1631.

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Annual Dinner and Awards On Friday, Nov. 16, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Dinner Dance and Silent Auction at the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Spa on Goat Island. This year’s recipient of the Outstanding Community Achievement Award will be given to the Arts & Cultural Alliance of Newport County.

Cocktails will be served from 6 7:30 p.m. A surf and turf dinner is planned. Dancing will continue until 11 p.m., featuring music by The Lois Vaughan Dance Band.

The Hyatt has offered a special room rate of $99 for guests who wish to spend the night out. For more information, call 888-4211442. visit www.newportchamber. com for more information.

RSVP to Sara Thomson, 847-1608 or sara@NewportChamber.com.

RI Historical Society Annual Meeting The 191st Annual Meeting of the Rhode Island Historical Society will be held Nov. 14 at the Aldrich House, 110 Benevolent St., Providence at 5:30 p.m.

The guest speaker is G. Wayne Miller, writer and filmmaker. The meeting is free and open to the public, and a reception will follow the conclusion of the business meeting and speaking program.

RSVP to mlupham@rihs.org or 401331-8575 ext. 33.

Cleanup Christmas in Newport Coastal Clean Ocean Access will A meeting of Christmas in Newport (CIN) participants will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. at Honyman Hall, Trinity Church.

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hold its next coastal cleanup on Nov.10 from noon - 2 p.m. at South Shore Beach in Little Compton. Immediately after the cleanup will be a cookout at Living Water Surf Shop just up the street from 2 - 4 p.m.

Pre-K Playgroup The Newport Pre-K Playgroup welcomes new members, children ages 2-5. This mothers group will meet at the Newport Recreational Center (The Hut) every Wednesday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is fun and educational for the kids while giving mothers a few hours of free time each week. The cost is $35 a month. For more information call Miki at 401-808-0162 or email quintet@cox.net.

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Potter Pet University Youth Programs The Potter League will hold its next Potter Pet University on Wednesday, Nov. 14 the topic of “How to Buy Humanely Raised Food” will be presented by Anastacia Southland, Humane Educator at the Potter League.

Cage free? Free range? Organic?

Do you love eating meat, eggs, and dairy but wish you knew with confidence that your food came from animals that were raised with care in humane conditions? Come learn to navigate the labyrinth of U.S. food labels to discover how your cheeseburger really lived and how to buy what you believe in.

The presentation is from 6 - 7 p.m. at the Potter League, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, and is free and open to the public. Potter Pet U is for humans only, animals are kindly asked to remain at home.

Pre-registration is required, call 846-8276 ext 120 or visit www.PotterLeague.org for more information.

Newport Vaccination Clinic The City of Newport Emergency Management Agency will hold a vaccination clinic on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Thompson Middle School, 55 Broadway.

The event is an effort to increase the number of people in Newport protected against the effects of seasonal flu, pneumonia, and whooping cough. For more information, contact the RI Dept. of Health 2225960/RI Relay 711, or the Newport Fire Department at 845-5900.

iNCASE (Newport County Afterschool Excitement) is accepting proposals for winter youth programs geared towards Newport County youth, grades 6-9, for their Winter 2013 program session. Proposals are due by Nov. 16. The programs will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Jan. 29 through March 21. There is no charge for youth participation in this program series thanks to the support of Newport County Fund of the RI Foundation and the Jessie B. Cox Foundation.

Proposal forms are available at www.iNCASERI.org. For more information, or to request an application contact Debbie Bailey at 847-6927 ext. 17 or at iNCASE@ bgcnewport.org.

Adapted Physical Activity at the YMCA The Newport County YMCA is still accepting registrations for Adapted Physical Activity late fall programs running through Dec. 23.The program features classes for individuals who need smaller class sizes, more consistent reinforcement and classes that move at a slower pace with simpler instruction. The classes are designed to fit the needs of each participant in ways that allow them to fully participate to the best of their ability. Some of the class options include social swims, gymnastics, yoga, cardio dance, sports, swimming lessons and social nights.

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Newport Police Log Newport Fire During the period from Monday, Incident Run Report Oct. 29 to Monday, Nov. 5, the Newport Police Department responded to 584 calls. Of those, 117 were motor vehicle related; there were 82 motor vehicle violations issued and 35 accident reports.

The police also responded to3 suicide calls, 10 incidents of vandalism, 13 noise complaints, 16 animal complaints, 64 home/ business alarm calls and conducted 6 school security checks.

They transported 5 prisoners, recorded 1 instance of assisting other agency and 3 instances of assisting other police departments and 5 private tows were recorded.

In addition, 22 arrests were made for the following violations: n 4 arrests were made for bench warrants. n 3 arrests were made for simple assault or battery. n 3 arrests were made for domestic (simple) assault. n 2 arrests were made for DUI. n 2 arrests were made at Braga Park for being at a park past closing. n 2 arrests were made for vandalism. n 1 arrest was made for leaving the scene of a collision. n 1 arrest was made for possession of an open container of alcohol. n 1 arrest was made for possession of marijuana. n 1 arrest was made for larceny. n 1 arrest was made for fraudulent use of credit cards. n 1 arrest was made for felony assault.

Author Talk “What makes women fall for men who are tied to political causes?” will be the subject of a talk by local author Jan Shapin at the Redwood Library, Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Shapin will discuss her new historical novel, “A Desire Path.” The novel is set during the Depression and traces a love affair between a New England housewife and an itinerant union organizer.

Shapin is known locally for her work in helping to develop lowincome housing, including Fifty Washington Square.

More information about her novel is on the author’s website, www. janshapin.com. Autographed copies are at Island Books in Middletown. The author discussion at the Redwood is free and open to the public, 50 Bellevue Ave., Newport.

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During the period from Monday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Nov. 4 the Newport Fire Department responded to a total of 264 calls. Of those, 73 were emergency medical calls, resulting in 60 patients being transported to the hospital. Additionally, 8 patients refused aid once EMS had arrived on-scene.

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Fire apparatus was used for 264 responses: • Station 1 - Headquarters/Rescue 1 responded to 54 calls • Station 1 - Engine #1 and #3 responded to 100 calls • Station 2 - Old Fort Road responded to 37 calls • Station 2 - Engine responded to 37 calls • Station 5 - Touro Street/Engine 5 responded to 63 calls Specific situations fire apparatus was used for include: 1 - Chimney / flue fire 7 - Shorted electrical equipment 13 - Electrical equipment problems 21 - Down power lines 18 - Water evacuation problems 18 - Assist public calls 4 - Motor vehicle accidents 24 - Fire alarm system sounding

- no fire 44 - Fire alarm system sounding

- due to malfunction In the category of fire prevention, the department performed 11 smoke alarm inspections for house sale, 12 life safety inspections, provided 6 fire system plan reviews and served 5 inspection reports.

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Brinza Receives Hospital Award Newport Hospital recently named Joe Brinza Auxilian of the Year for 2012. The award is presented to a person who exhibits outstanding qualities both in and outside of the hospital community. Brinza serves as treasurer of the hospital’s Auxiliary and also gave more than 3,000 hours of volunteer time at the hospital. Brinza also serves on the board of St. Mary’s Church and established a charitable fund for cancer patients needing tests and aid. Lois Lang, from the hospital, is seen here congratulating Brinza.

Trash Collection Delayed

Annual Meeting at Seamen’s Church

According to the Newport Public Services Department, there will be no trash and recycling collections on Monday, Nov. 12, due to the observance of Veterans Day. All collections for the week of Nov. 12 will be delayed by one day.

As a reminder, yard waste may be put out for collection during the week of Nov. 19 and 26 on your scheduled collection day.

The 93rd Annual Meeting of the Seamen’s Church Institute will feature a program of shared stories to illustrate the impact the organization has on the local community on Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Members of Friends of SCI, donors, and the public are invited to attend this free event. RSVP by Nov. 14 to Seamen’s Church Institute at 847-4260 or seamensnewport@gmail.com.

The United Veterans Council of Newport County and The VFW Conover-Leary Post No. 406, Newport announce a Veterans Day Ceremony to take place in front of Newport City Hall on Monday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.

As in past years, the Newport Artillery Company of Newport, veteran’s organizations of Newport County, the Rogers High School Army Junior ROTC, clergy, city and legislative officials as well other program participants and local area townspeople will attend the observance.

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Sandy Donation Drop-off In response to the devastation left in Hurricane Sandy’s path, a group of Aquidneck Island residents have organized “SOS Staten Island,” an island-wide drive that is collecting clothing and household items until Sunday, Nov. 18.

Drop-off sites are: Middletown Fire Department on Wyatt Rd.; Newport Fire Departments on West Marlborough St., Touro St., and Old Fort Rd.; Middletown Public Library, 700 East Main Rd.; Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St.; People’s Café, 282 Thames St. For more information, email SOS. Staten.Island@gmail.com.

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EDITORIAL Time to Set Aside Smears

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nd so it's over. The election of 2012 has come and gone. A billion-dollar contest that no one won.

On the federal level, the House of Representatives remained firmly in the hands of the Republicans, and the Senate became a slightly deeper shade of blue. Our President is the same as the last four years, and unless the political ground shifts, it's hard to see how gridlock is broken.

Money and partisanship still rule.

What had promised to be an election of big ideas became one of scare tactics and hollow personal attacks carried out by campaigns on both sides that played fast and loose with the truth.

We saw that locally, as Rhode Island airwaves became littered with political ads for U.S. House and Senate.

We heard indictments of the ills of "career politicians" and how Republicans want to gut Social Security and Medicare.

Character was a central theme in the race for the state's First Congressional District, but it's hard for any political candidate not to get dragged down into the muck of a campaign and emerge unsullied.

American politics have never been snow-white, nor do we presume to think that they ever will be.

However, it must be tiring to participate in a process that can feel so disingenuous. And so, it is to our federal delegation that we direct an urgent plea for bipartisanship.

According to the most recent polling heading into the election, Congress had an approval rating of just 21 percent, up slightly from its historic low of 13 percent in September, but pitiful nonetheless.

Clearly something is not working.

To Mr. Whitehouse and Mr. Cicilline, we ask that as you go back to Washington, you do so with compromise in mind.

Oh, we're sure that they'll say the other side is impossible to work with and only interested in helping out "millionaires and billionaires."

But to simplify and generalize the complex issues that we face as a nation is an insult not only to the intelligence of the voting public, but also to the institutions that these politicians have fought so hard to be part of.

Make no mistake, the political professionals who craft the soundbites and narratives that shape our politics are expert at moving the electorate – in some cases despite our best interests.

In the South, conservatives maintain their edge by lumping Democrats into one pre-defined box with Republicans warning voters of their opponents' "big government" tendencies and their presumed affinity for "European socialism."

In New England, the opposite can be seen. Here, Democrats apply labels to their GOP counterparts that would make you think that they're part of some Wall Street cabal from the 1800s intent on pushing your elderly grandmother off a cliff.

In Massachusetts, Sen. Scott Brown used the closing weeks of his campaign asking voters to "vote the person, not the party." He ran ads featuring him conferring with President Obama, and touted his record as one of the Senate's most bipartisan players.

Yet, in the end, he lost, as his opponent tied him to the most extreme elements of his party. It's a tried and true recipe for success, and it's used relentlessly across the political spectrum.

It wasn't too long ago that candidates were rewarded for their independence and the originality of their ideas.

What's wrong with our system is not that we are not engaged.

Rather, it's the simplification of our discourse and our preference to see "the other side" as just that.

We hear a lot of people wondering why our elected officials can't put aside their partisan rivalries at the end of the day and enjoy a beer or cocktail together.

But wouldn't we all be better off if they could find a way to work together during business hours as well?

Missing Our Park To the Editor: My dog Rosie wants to know where her park has gone. What happened to Queen Anne Square? It’s bare. It’s enough to make a saint swear.

Isn’t Maya Lin the famous sculptor from New York? I can’t see the hint of a sculpture behind those trappings, fences and twine. It looks more like an excavation for a mine. Well, maybe in time…. I hope she knows what she’s doing. I mean, if I were the Queen, I’d be suing over the removal of royal ground stones, bulldozing young trees, and digging great holes fit for trenches.

Ms. Duke would opine: “Good God, what a crime. Why didn’t the fools just add a few benches?”

Maggie Gillis Newport

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We Were Ready for Sandy To the Editor: NewportReady wishes to express our thanks to the the City of Newport's Emergency Management Agency (EMA) for working with our group during Hurricane Sandy. In particular, it was a distinct pleasure to work with the city's public information officer NPD Lt William Fitzgerald who provided us with timely information that we were able to relay around the community via multiple "channels." We also appreciated the ability to rapidly communicate -- back to the EMA -- urgent situations around town.

Currently, we are still collecting "lessons learned" and will share that information back to the city, interested neighborhood groups, and other groups interested in being part of the new FEMA planning and response approach called "Whole Community."

NewportReady volunteers set aside many hours on Monday and Tuesday actively supporting our group's mission of providing a re-

liable, smart, and quick conduit of information to and from the city's emergency management team by leveraging a broad range of communication technologies (from various radios to email lists to Twitter to Facebook). Hurricane Sandy gave us the opportunity to test many different aspects:  Our handheld radios, funded through an IBM grant and owned by the Newport County Radio Club, worked well. While radio coverage across the city wasn't perfect, we worked through the shortcomings and are already thinking about approaches to improve that capability.  We showed that we could manage our activities across various stakeholders using a shared document "in the cloud," while backing it up regularly to a laptop just in case.  Key EMA themes and information were efficiently "broadcast" via KnowingNewport and NewportReady lists, Facebook, and Twitter.  "Crowd sourcing" was tried

Monday evening ahead of the high tide event. Residents were invited to complete a simple online form if they saw neighborhood damage that needed the city's attention.

Fifty people opened the form, and 11 entries were quickly made, with at least two coming from a smartphone. The city had the ability to track these inputs through a web link that showed an online spreadsheet.  We pushed peak wind gust and barometric pressure observations directly to the National Weather Service office in Taunton.

We certainly learned much from this week's experience and look forward to having an ongoing collaboration with the city's emergency management team. Volunteer groups, like NewportReady, can have people and assets perform helpful support roles during all phases of disasters like Hurricane Sandy or Tropical Storm Irene.

Mike Cullen NewportReady

OPINION Parents, Talk to Your Teens The last week of October was Red Ribbon Week, sponsored by the National Family Partnership. It is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country.

Formally designated in 1988, the event serves as an annual opportunity for communities and individuals to affirm their commitment to healthy and drug-free lives (redribbon.org).

Here in Middletown, our Task Force and community volunteers are particularly aware of the importance of preventing underage drinking, which is one of the “prevention priorities” that Red Ribbon Week emphasizes. The fact that alcohol is the drug of choice for America’s youth, and that young people frequently combine alcohol and other drugs are just two reasons why preventing underage drinking is so important.

Middletown’s teen drinking rates are higher than the state average: 41% of Middletown’s high school students reported use of alcohol in the past 30 days (according to the Middletown Student Health and Wellness Survey 20112012) versus 34% of high school students statewide. In addition,

access to alcohol is a huge issue: 37% of Middletown middle school students and 66 percent of high school students indicated that it would be “sort of” or “very” easy to get alcohol.

What can you do to help prevent underage drinking? Turns out, talking to your teens is one of the most powerful things a parent can do. Our Task Force was recently involved in the “Power of Parents” training sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), and the focus was on the relationship between parents and kids (madd.org/powerofparents).

All the research says that teens being connected to their parents and being bonded to their families are strong protective factors – and the key is for parents to have a dialogue with their kids. Although you may feel like the last thing your teen wants to do is listen, the things you say really do have an impact.

The Power of Parents training suggests seven tips for connecting with your teen: n Communicate before a problem starts—before there is blaming, anger, or punishments

n Discuss rules and consequences—explain how you expect your child to act and why, and what the consequences of broken rules will be n Show you care—tell them you love them n Pay attention—take time to listen to them, and always know where they are n Share family activities—have dinner together at least three times per week n Give and get respect—it’s a two way street n Enforce consequences consistently Parents, talk to your teens. Offer straightforward, no-nonsense information: Underage drinking is illegal. Drinking can make you sick or pass out. Drinking can lead to sexual assault, or car accidents, or a future as an alcoholic. Your teens need to hear unwavering guidance from you—during Red Ribbon Week, and all through the year.

Lori Verderosa, Coordinator Middletown Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force msaptf@middletownri.com

Easy Victory for School Committee

By Meg O’Neil Tuesday proved to be an easy election day for the seven members of the Newport School Committee who ran unopposed for the first time in over 15 years. Six of the current school committee members will return in January. They are, in order of votes: Jo Eva Gaines (4,674); Charles Shoemaker (4,563); Sandra Flowers (4,345); Robert Leary (4,345); Rebecca Bolan (4,243) and Thomas Phelan (4,240).

Current School Committee chairman Patrick K. Kelley did not seek re-election.

Filling in the seventh seat is committee newcomer Robert Power, who received the fewest votes with 4,121. A former superintendent of the Jamestown school system and former assistant superintendent and interim-superintendent of the Newport Public Schools, Power has also served as chair to the Cliff Walk Commission.

For most members of the school committee, the race – or rather lack thereof – was a disappointment.

“It’s disappointing not to have people involved in our community,” said Leary while he was greeting voters outside the polls of the Newport Public Library on Tuesday.

“This is the sixth time I’ve run, and this is the only time that I’ve seen this happen.” It was a cold day, with temperatures in the 40s, but Leary visited each of the city’s seven polling locations, believing that it was important that voters connect his face to the name on the ballot.

Also seeking her sixth term on the committee, Gaines vented her level of disappointment in the lack of candidates. “The deeper meaning behind this is a lack of concern for our schools. I don’t believe that no one else ran because the community has such confidence in the

seven of us,” she said. “It’s very frustrating because we have a lot of talent in this town.”

School Committee member Shoemaker said that while the race was an easy win, it was actually getting his name on the ballot that was harder work. “The most onerous part of the whole process was getting 200 signatures from the community to even run,” he said. “It makes no sense compared to city councilors that needs 50 signatures in their ward.”

Both the Middletown and Portsmouth School Committees saw multiple candidates running for the school board, so why not Newport?

The answer was a conundrum to members of the incoming committee, leaving most scratching their head and saying they simply didn’t understand why nobody ran. A few possible ideas: “It’s hard to beat incumbents,” said Bolan, who has been on the committee for the last four years.

She also suggested that Newport is a town with longstanding family names. “A lot of who makes the school committee here in Newport is name recognition. But that doesn’t necessarily correlate with your job performance.”

Some members had other ideas.

“It’s a thankless job,” Power said.

“No matter what you do, when you make a decision, half of the people and parents will think it was right, half will think it was wrong, and after time, people get worn down and disappointed.”

Gaines concurred, saying, “Everybody has the right to complain and speak up. But when it’s time to run, if you feel that strongly about an issue, run and do something about it to help make a change.”

Additionally, Power said that although he was happy to make the committee, but because there was

no hotly contested race, members of the public did not get to hear where the candidates stood on educational issues. “We never got to have a forum to talk to the community about what we think and where we stand. So people have a school committee, but they don’t know what our position is. Unfortunately, with the way this election season turned out, nobody really got to see what this committee is made of.”

Committee member Shoemaker explained that maybe people simply don’t have the extra time to commit to the committee. “There were quite a few uncontested parties across the state, it’s a lot of hard work to run and it can be quite costly. Once you get onto the school committee, the work can be very demanding in terms of time.

People here are interested in education. They believe it’s important, but perhaps they just don’t have the time.”

Gaines agreed to a point: “I can understand that people have jobs and families, but there must be some people who can afford some time to make things better for the next generation.”

In the coming weeks, the school committee will work behind the scenes on choosing a new chair, as Kelley, who has been at the helm for the past two years, will be gone from the dais.

“The decision needs to be well thought out,” said Bolan. “In my estimation, it’s got to be the person who can do the best job for the kids. We’ve got to choose the best person who will bring everyone together and holds the best interest of our children.”

The committee will vote on the final decision at the first school committee meeting of the new year in January.

RESULTS CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 ed ward race this year, with Councilors Justin S. McLaughlin and Kathryn E. Leonard both cruising to re-election unopposed in the Second and Third Wards.

All of the above vote totals were not reflective of outstanding absentee ballots, which had not been counted as of press time.

The mood inside Napolitano's Malbone Avenue home on Tuesday evening was ebullient, as supporters added up the results as they were recorded on a series of gridded poster boards taped to the wall. A similar scene played out at Winthrop's Fifth Ward residence.

After the totals were confirmed, both Napolitano and Winthrop said that they were indeed interested in pursuing the mayor's seat once again, however as it became clear that Winthrop had secured enough votes to continue on in his current post, Napolitano said that she would join in his affirmation.

That news bodes well for the new council, who will be tasked with tackling a number of important issues in the new year – from its continued efforts to spur economic development, to overseeing the Broadway Streetscape and even planning for the potential decline of Newport Grand.

Councilors have been on a roll of late, achieving a number of longstated goals like repaving Spring and Thames Street, embarking on an improved communications plan, and embracing new ideas through establishing ad-hoc working groups on issues such as economic development and technology improvements.

Looking ahead, Winthrop said that he believes the new council will mesh well together.

"I certainly would like to believe

that we would continue on to the new year, even with two new members on the council," he said, adding that he believed he's earned a full term as mayor.

To be sure, while Napolitano may have secured the most number of votes, historically, roughly half the time the mayor's seat has not gone to the top vote-getter, and there remains a question as to whether there's an appetite amongst the council for yet another change in leadership.

One observer noted that continuity often trumps popularity.

Still, according to Canvassing Clerk Rick O'Neill, Napolitano's feat – that of securing the highest number of votes in four consecutive elections (or five, if you include primaries) – is unprecedented in recent history.

First elected in 1991 to represent the First Ward, Napolitano is currently the longest serving member of the council. After falling short of her first bid for an at-large seat in 1993, she has served continuously since 1999, serving as the city's first female mayor from 2008-2010.

Outside of the council over the years, Napolitano has been active on the board of New Visions, the Newport County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and most recently, as chair of the East Bay Energy Consortium.

Asked to explain her consistent appeal, Napolitano demurred to the political basics.

"I think when people call me, I return phone calls; when they email me, I return the e-mails; I try to solve problems and I do what they expect of me," she said.

Napolitano's tenure as mayor came to a controversial end two years ago after having lost the sup-

port of the majority of the council to former councilor Stephen C. Waluk in a 4-3 vote.

Waluk, who resigned his post earlier this year after being tapped for a senior post in the state judicial branch, handed the reigns off to Winthrop, who in the past several months had expressed an interest in continuing on in his post.

An informal vote of the incoming council could come as early as next week, however no formal vote will be taken until the new council is sworn in officially in January.

In other results, for School Committee, Jo Eva Gaines earned the highest number of votes with 4,674, followed by Charles Shoemaker with 4,563; Sandra Flowers with 4,345; Robert Leary with 4,345; Rebecca Bolan with 4,243; Thomas Phelan with 4,240; and Robert Power with 4,121.

In State Senate District 13, Sen. President M. Teresa Paiva Weed easily defeated Republican Geoffrey Cook 73-27 percent. She'll join fellow Democrat Reps. Peter F. Martin and Marvin Abney, who both ran unopposed and Sen. Louis P. DiPalma in the General Assembly for the next two years.

In the race for the state's First Congressional District, Newport voters came out in force for Democrat Rep. David Cicilline, giving the incumbent 56 percent of the vote to challenger Brendan Doherty's 38 percent.

And in the race for U.S. Senate, Newport voters chose incumbent Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, of Newport, over GOP challenger and fellow Newporter Barry Hinckley by a margin of 68-31.

Both Cicilline and Whitehouse were able to translate their leads in Newport to overall victory.

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Voter Turnout Touches 58 Percent

By Meg O'Neil and Tom Shevlin Long lines and cold temperatures couldn't stop Newport voters from heading to the polls on Tuesday.

Roughly 58 percent of eligible voters in Newport cast ballots in Tuesday's general election, data provided by the city's Canvassing Office shows.

According to a summary report produced by City Canvassing Clerk Rick O'Neill, 8,244 out of the city's total 14,254 registered voters turned out to the polls this year, down slightly from 2008 when voter turnout approached 68 percent.

Even though the number of voters was down from four years ago, at some polling locations, voters were forced to wait up to two hours before they reached the polling booth. Others were in-and-out within 10 minutes.

Some of the longest waits occurred at the Park Holm Senior Center and Donovan Manor, where a line could be seen stretching out the doors and onto the sidewalks for most of the day.

Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter provided an up-to-theminute look at voter experiences throughout Newport.

For voter Cheri Dugan, the process was a positive one. “Everyone at Rogers High School was upbeat.

The workers were nice and friendly,

and there were no problems with the machines. The wait was less than 10 minutes and visiting with everyone makes the wait kind of fun! I’m grateful to live in a country where I have the opportunity to vote, or not vote, if I so choose!”

Others across the city did not have the same response, with many experiencing long delays in the voting lines. Many delays can be chalked up to the city's decision to reduce the number of polling places from over a dozen to seven.

On Newport Now’s Facebook page, Drew Carey, who waited in line for two hours, described his experience at Donovan Manor’s polling location: “The poor volunteers had no break and no additional help despite far more people than usual. It’s difficult to understand the rationale of cutting polling places. A number of people gave up and left … No need for this chaos!”

The move, which was spurred by a required review of the city's precinct lines following the 2010 census, may have been compounded by the state's effort to require voter ID. Voter Torry Marrs experienced ID difficulty first hand. After waiting in line for 45 minutes, her RI license was initially refused as it had recently expired. Although she had her new RI voter ID card in hand just in case, Marrs was made to wait for official approval from a poll worker to cast her vote. She called

the process “a tad disconcerting.”

O'Neill said that his office had received numerous complaints about the length of time it took for many to cast their ballots. He adjusted staffing throughout the day in an attempt to quicken the pace of the day's voting.

In the earlier half of the day, lines were divided into two: one line for people whose last names began A – L, and the other for M – Z. In some cases, wait time simply depended on where your last name fell in the alphabet. By the afternoon, additional check-in lines were opened to help with traffic flow.

Newporter Elaine Cascio said, “My partner, whose last name begins with P voted in an hour. It took me two hours and 20 minutes as a C. We went to vote together. Don’t count letters, count voters!”

Newly-elected Councilor Michael T. Farley sought to offer solutions after experiencing the long lines himself while out campaigning. "The people who worked the polling places did a wonderful job and did all they could," he said.

"What we need is to see some more volunteers. Maybe this is an opportunity to put out a call."

Overall, turnout in Newport lagged slightly behind that of the state, where an estimated 61 percent of cast ballots, according to latest estimates.

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As part of our year long celebration of St. Michael’s 75th Anniversary, we will be offering a lecture series to our community that reflects the excellence and values that a St. Michael’s education has delivered to children throughout its 75 year history.

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Reservations are highly recommended. Reservations can be made online at smcds.org and will also be accepted over the phone by calling 401-849-5970 ext. 300.

November 16, 2012 6:00pm FROM SEA TO SUMMIT: LIFE LESSONS FROM VOLVO OCEAN RACING TO SUMMITING MT. EVEREST In the second installment of our four part lecture series, Ken Read and Louis Mariorenzi share their respective adventure stories and the dedication, challenges and sacrifices made along the way.

Ken Read is considered to be one of the world’s most accomplished sailors. He has twice helmed America’s Cup programs in 2000 and 2003 and was twice named “United States Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.”

Louis Mariorenzi is an avid mountaineer who is on a mission to conquer the Seven Summits – the highest peaks in each of the 7 continents. He has summited the highest peaks in North and South America, Antartica, Africa, and in May of 2011, he summited Mt. Everest.

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By Meg O’Neil Last year, the Rhode Island state legislature declined to legalize same-sex marriage due to opposition from several Senate Democrats, including Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed of Newport.

Instead, civil unions were introduced July 1, 2011, to provide a legal means for same-sex couples to be recognized as a couple under state law, although not under federal law. However, same-sex couples do not appear to be jumping at the opportunity to obtain civil unions, and some advocates of same-sex marriage say that is because civil unions lack “the power of the word ‘marriage.’”

Since July 2011, Rhode Island recorded a total of 70 civil union licenses, of which 57 occurred in 2011, and 13 more through Sept.

30, 2012. By comparison, Delaware has a smaller population than Rhode Island, but more than 85 civil unions were performed in that state during the first month that they became available there.

At the local level, just five couples in Newport have filed for civil union licenses in the past 16 months, according to City Clerk Kathy Silvia.

All five were recorded between July and October, 2011.

Pro-marriage-equality advocates like Ray Sullivan, campaign director for Marriage Equality Rhode Island, say the low number of couples engaging in civil unions reflects the fact that many same-sex couples are holding off, waiting for an opportunity for marriage. “They want to get married,” Sullivan said. “They don’t want a commitment ceremony or civil union license. They want to invite their friends and family to a wedding. And I think people are coming to understand that it’s not a question of ‘if’ but ‘when’ we win marriage-equality here. Marriage is the gold standard. It comes with instant recognition of that level of commitment that is shared between two people.”

Rhode Island is the only state in New England that does not recognize same-sex marriages, but that could change. Earlier this week, Rhode Island House Speaker Gordon Fox pledged that the House of

Representatives will vote on the issue before the end of January.

In the meantime, Rhode Island is losing out on the dollars associated with weddings, say advocates.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Health, between 2004 and 2008, more than 250 same-sex couples from Rhode Island were married in Massachusetts. Marriage Equality Rhode Island estimates those weddings could have brought $8 million into the state’s economy.

Since May, when Gov. Lincoln Chafee issued an executive order that Rhode Island recognize outof-state same-sex marriages, many Rhode Island couples have gone to neighboring states including Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to have marriage ceremonies performed there, according to Sullivan.

“Newport is one of the premier wedding destinations in the country,” he said. “While we look at marriage equality first and foremost as a fundamental civil rights issue, there’s also an economic development side of it that can’t be ignored.”

Last month, Newporter Michael Casieri organized a fundraiser for Marriage Equality Rhode Island at Christie’s restaurant. Nearly 100 supporters attended the event, including Mayor Harry Winthrop and City Councilors Stephen Coyne and Justin McLaughlin – an indication that there is support for same-sex marriage locally.

In the coming weeks, Marriage Equality Rhode Island and volunteers plan to organize in key Rhode Island districts, including Newport, Sullivan said.

Currently, one of the most visible pro-same-sex-marriage groups in Newport is Interweave at Channing Memorial Church on Pelham St. According to Sullivan, at a recent rally held at the church, more than 60 people volunteered to knock on doors to promote the legalization of same-sex marriage. “One of the most effective things is neighbor-to-neighbor contact,” he said.

“When legislators hear from their constituents over and over, they recognize a level of support to pass marriage equality. It is time for equality here in Rhode Island.”

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I recently was involved in renovating a home that had been built in the 1970s. When the contractor opened the walls to update the insulation, he discovered that there was no insulation there. For nearly 40 years, the heating and cooling energy had been going out right through the walls. In an instance like this, the savings from installing insulation can be enormous. How much is the savings worth? Imagine that you are able to reduce a monthly heating bill from $350 to $200. To get that same $150 savings per month from an account paying 1% interest, you would currently need to have $180,000 in the bank.

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Disaster Relief in Rhode Island The AT&T Foundation announced a $10,000 grant to the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center and a $15,000 grant to Jonnycake Center in Westerly, and to support restoration and care efforts benefitting people impacted

by Hurricane Sandy.

The grant will help restock food supplies,” said Marilyn Warren, executive director of the MLK Jr. Community Center. “We also hold our breath with every storm because our commercial generator is broken and we have not had sufficient funds to repair it. We will allocate a portion of this grant to replace the generator.

The local grants build on a $250,000 national grant to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund, bringing AT&T’s total grants for Hurricane Sandy relief to $500,000. The grants are in addition to AT&T’s broad-based and growing Hurricane Sandy restoration and care efforts, which include: Text to Pledge: Customers who would like to contribute more can text up to five times for a total donation of $50. One hundred percent of any donation will be paid to the customer's designated charity and the customer will be charged for the donation via the customer's monthly AT&T bill.

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Local Army Veteran Researches Family History of Service

By Jack Kelly Two brothers, Michael and Paul Christensen, both with ties to Newport, served in units that were the forerunners of the United States Army Special Forces. Michael, 80, is now working on a history of the Christensen family in Newport, where he still lives. (His older brother Paul died in 2002 after an army career that included being one of

Staff Sargeant Michael Christensen in 1953 and today.

the army’s first Green Berets.)

Having survived two open-heart surgeries in the past two years, Michael Christensen has dedicated himself to writing the record of his family in Newport, especially the Irish Fifth Ward, by gathering photos and stories dating back 150 years.

The saga begins with grandfather Andrew Christensen, who was a young child when his family emigrated to the United States from Denmark in the late 1880s. In 1893, at the age of 12, Andrew lied about his age and joined the Apprentice Boys Seamen Class at Naval Training Station, Newport. The minimum age for this program was 14.

He was stationed aboard the USS Constellation for his training and then moved into the Atlantic Fleet for duty. He served on a number of ships home-ported in Newport.

During the early 1900s, Andrew met and married Catherine Boylan, a native Newporter and a member of a prominent Irish Fifth Ward family. Andrew served 30 years in the Navy, retiring in 1923.

The Christensen family moved to Chicago in the early 1940s. Following a pattern set by his grandfather, Paul Christensen (Andrew’s grandson) left home at age 15 in 1944 and used a forged birth certificate

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to enlist in the US Army paratroops.

That enlistment was cut short when his mother informed the enlistment board of his real age. Two years later, his parents allowed him to enlist when he was 17.

Younger brother Michael enlisted in the Army after graduating from high school in 1950. He completed his basic training and volunteered for airborne training. “I wanted to do what my older brother was doing. I wanted to be the best soldier I could be,” he said.

In the fall of 1951, Michael Christensen was assigned to combat operations in Korea with the 187th Airborne Regiment Combat Team.

He was promoted to Staff Sergeant and distinguished himself in battle while leading the unit’s mortar men. In 1952, the brothers were reunited in Korea. Paul got his younger brother assigned to an elite and highly classified special operations unit, of which he was already a member.

“The unit was known as the 8240 Army Unit, Far East Command Liaison Detachment,” said Michael.

“It was part Army, part CIA and the forerunner of the US Army’s Special Forces. I was an advisor assigned to the 6th Partisan Regiment comprised of Korean partisans. The 8240 Partisan Unit operated on the islands off both coasts of North Korea. They performed sabotage, intelligence gathering, and assassination missions behind enemy lines. They also conducted counterfeiting operations on the islands and the mainland. The advisors fought alongside the partisans, and we were successful in many of our missions. One of my primary duties was to instruct the partisans on how to best aim and utilize their mortars.”

After leaving the Army in 1953, Christensen led a life of success and adventure as an hotelier, restaurateur, gentleman farmer and banking executive. “I have always put my best into everything I’ve done, and I always start the day with 20 push-ups,” he said.

Yet, he added, the proudest time of his life was the years he spent helping oppressed people fight for their freedom.

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Winter Market Opens

By Katherine Imbrie Aquidneck Islanders who love the experience of buying locally grown food and other products from vendors at the two weekly outdoor summer Aquidneck Growers’ Markets now have something to look forward to this winter. For the first time this year, Aquidneck Growers’ Market will continue through the winter with a weekly indoor market at the parish hall of St. Mary’s Church in Portsmouth. The market will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish hall beginning this Saturday, Nov. 10.

“News of this new winter market has been met with such enthusiasm and excitement by our summer customers,” says market manager Bevan Linsley. “People have been so pleased to hear that they can continue shopping at a local market through the winter months.”

The indoor market will feature many of the same farmers and vendors from the summer markets, including Maplewood, Simmons and Paradise Hill Farms with a wide selection of winter vegetables; Aquidneck Farm with island-raised meats; bakeries including Provencal, Olga’s Cup and Saucer, and June Love’s English Cakes; and Barden Family Orchard fruit. There will also be fresh seafood and an array of freshly ground coffees.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, there will be live music and items for sale by local artisans. Hot lunch items from local chefs will round out the event that will take place every Saturday this winter, including the special annual Thanksgiving Market to be held on Nov. 17, also at St. Mary’s.

“It’s going to be fun place to visit on Saturday mornings,” says Linsley. “We are also making a space for customers to sit and talk, because a winter market becomes an even more important part of a community when travel is harder and we don’t see our neighbors as often as we would like.

There’s even room for kids to play and dance to the music.”

The new winter market is part of a larger plan to renovate St. Mary’s old parish hall for use as an island community center. Also planned are a lecture series, a community garden, incubator farm plots, walking trails through the surrounding acres of newly preserved open space, and a peace garden. A community composting program allows market-goers to bring their food scraps (which may be frozen for convenience) to be composted on site for use in a community garden next spring.

Among the organizations that collaborated on the winter market and community center plan are St. Mary’s Church, Aquidneck Land Trust, Sustainable Aquidneck, and EcoRI. The public is invited to attend the winter market opening. Ken Ayars, chief of the Rhode Island Division of Agriculture, will cut the ribbon at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. St. Mary’s Church is located at 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth.

FROM THE GARDEN

’Tis the Season for Potting Amaryllis Bulbs

By Cynthia Gibson This is the week to purchase, plant, and water your amaryllis for the holidays. This simple holiday ritual is known as “forcing.”

You are forcing a bulb to bloom, something it would not normally do in cold climates. Given sunlight in a warm room, the plant’s bulbs produce magnificent flowers.

Amaryllis is the ideal flower for forcing for the holiday season. You must buy the bulbs now and plant them no later than next week. The key to forcing these bulbs is moderate heat; a 65-70-degree room is best. They do appreciate sunlight, but the tall stems always bend towards the sun direction, so remember to rotate the pots every few days. The tall, slender, hollow stalks will need staking. You can tie them with a bit of raffia.

Amaryllis, or Hippeastrum that we plant in fresh potting soil each holiday season is native to South America. Certain species are found in Mexico and the Caribbean as well.

Amaryllis is one of our mainstay Christmas flowers besides the poinsettia. You can keep your amaryllis growing for years, and that’s one of the reasons that it makes a lovely gift plant. Most people toss them after their display of huge flowers has drooped and died, but what is glorious about this bulb is that after the blossom fades, your need only to replant it in a larger pot with fresh soil, fertilize monthly, water regularly, and it will produce flowers year after year and even multiply. After two years, you will have to divide the bulbs and start them in their own individual pots.

I have seen amaryllis with fifteen bulbs in one pot, which was started twenty years ago! Moreover, they will not take up room in your house during the summer. They thrive on a porch, terrace, or patio all summer long.

They love indirect light and just might bloom in July as well.

It is always better to purchase the largest bulbs you can find.

Not only will they give you a huge burst of holiday blooms, they will produce new bulbs faster.

This holiday flower used to come in just two colors, red or white. This is definitely no longer the case. Holiday amaryllis

now come in light yellow, hot pink and a new favorite, lime green. For those of you who like simple and elegant dinner tables of white, green, and gold, the Limelight amaryllis is for you. The color is almost chartreuse, but not quite. A true green Hippeastrum is H. aviflorum. This, too, is an elegant looking flower.

Not only are the colors of yellow and green new to the species, hybridizers have gone wild with striped varieties with colors such as hot pink. Other varieties are orange-red, cream, and

Hippeastrum originated in the tropical areas of South America.

Amaryllis now come in a wide variety of colors. peach. Since they now come in so many colors, shapes and sizes, one is sure to suit your decor!

There are also double varieties. These are blossoms that have two or three times the number of petals as the single petal varieties. There are also “spider” varieties that look just like . . . a spider. They have white spindly petals with hot pink or reddish tinges that are very exotic looking, reminiscent of a spider chrysanthemum.

When it comes to purchasing these bulbs, you really get the display you pay for. If the bulb is the size of a small grapefruit, you are shopping in the right store.

If the bulbs are closer in size to an orange or smaller, you might just get one stalk (scape) and one blossom, or unfortunately, no blossom at all. The large-size

How to plant an amaryllis:  Plant bulbs in all-purpose potting soil, either pre-fertilized or unfertilized.  Choose a pot just a bit larger than the bulb.  Two-thirds of the bulb should remain above the soil line.  Place the potted bulb in southern exposure.  The temperature should be between 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit.  Rotate the pot every three days or your stalks (scapes) will take a sharp turn towards the sun. This can weaken the stems, and they can break.  Should the stalks get too tall, stake them with thin, short, green bamboo stakes and tie them with a bit of raffia, available in craft stores.  When the flowers start to open, move your bulb to a cooler area of the house (60-65 degrees) to prolong the bloom of the flowers.  Use a saucer under your potted bulb to catch any excess water. Amaryllis does not like to be bone dry. Test the soil with your finger every two days for dampness.

bulbs can cost upwards of $12 each, but they are a gift that keeps on giving. With just a bit of tender care, your gift will last for years.

Amaryllis are an especially good gift for people who are elderly, because they become involved in the way these bulbs grow so quickly and transform into magnificent plants before their eyes. These bulbs grow so fast, you can measure their growth per day. Unlike paper whites, which are also forced this time of year, amaryllis has little to no fragrance, unless it is specifically labeled a fragrant amaryllis, which has a light and Cynthia Gibson is a lovely scent. gardener, food writer People either love or hate the and painter. She garscen of paper whites. They are dens passionately and very pretty for a while, but they tends her miniature get leggy very quickly unless orchard in Newport. forced in tall vases.

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Lego Club Kids of all ages are invited to join Lego Club at the Jamestown Library, 26 North Rd., 3 – 4 p.m., 423-7280, JamestownPhilomenianLibrary.org.

Toddler Time Read-alouds, activity rhymes, songs and crafts for kids ages 2-3, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 11 a.m., 847-8720 ext. 204, NewportLibraryRI.org.

Books & Crafts Creative games, activities and craft projects for kids ages 4 – 7, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 11 a.m., 847-8720 ext. 204, NewportLibraryRI.org.

Pell Center Lecture Karen Tramontano will discuss “Poverty & Development: The Role of Informal Economy in Changing People’s Lives,” DiStefano Lecture Hall at Salve Regina University, 6 – 7 p.m., 341-2927, salve.edu.

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Newport Restaurant Week Specially priced three-course lunch and dinner menus offered through Nov. 11 by dozens of fine restaurants in Newport and Bristol counties, 845-9123, www.GoNewportRestaurantWeek.com.

YMCA Fundraiser 4th Annual Wine Tasting, over 150 wines and beers, live & silent auction, music by “Honky Tonk Knights. Atlantic Beach Club, 55 Purgatory Rd., Middletown, $40 advance, $45 at the door, 8479200, mikem@newportymca.org.

Cape Spin: An American Power Struggle A documentary film about how America’s first proposed offshore wind farm divided a community. The film explores the comedy of stubbornness and refusal to listen to other points of view that resulted in perpetual acrimony and white noise. newportFILM, Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., Nov. 14, 7 p.m., $10, www.newportfilm.com.

kids ages 2 – 4, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 11 a.m., 8478720 ext. 204, NewportLibraryRI. org.

Newport On Film The film “Dan in Real Life,” filmed in Newport and Jamestown, will be shown at the Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2:30 p.m., 847-8720 ext. 208, NewportLibraryRI.org.

Newport Restaurant Week Through Nov. 11. See Nov. 8.

Dinner Theatre Series Broadway’s hit comedy “Sylvia”, Dockside, 1 Waite’s Wharf, Newport, 6 p.m., 846-3600, www. waiteswharf.com.

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Cornucopia Fine arts show and sale by over 55 professional artisans, The Pennfield School, 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portmouth, 9 a.m., 849-4646.

Drop-In Storytime Read-alouds, rhymes and songs for

Indoor Winter Market First indoor farmers’ market of the

season. Aquidneck Growers at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Unique Boutique Artisans Fair Event cancelled due to storm damage at Rotunda at Easton’s Beach.

For more information: Mary Ann Martin, 846-5750.

Stories and Crafts Story time and crafts for ages 3 and up, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., 11 a.m., 846-1573.

Getting Ready for Winter “Getting Ready for Winter: Who Hibernates and Who Doesn’t,” by naturalist Beth Alaimo. Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 1 p.m., 847-0292.

Words Into Poetry Ocean State Poets will read poems, share poetry and hold a writing workshop, Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., 3 p.m., 8461573.

Beading Activity Learn how to make bracelets and necklaces, Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 10:30 a.m., 8478720 ext. 206, NewportLibraryRI. org.

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Music in the Galleries Enjoy a 90-minute concert by Musica Dolce, 2 p.m. in the Griswold House, 78 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200, info@newportartmuseum.org.

Meet the Authors Authors Dawn Tripp and Elizabeth Hand will discuss their newest novels. Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., 2 p.m., 847-8720 ext.

115, NewportLibraryRI.org.

Common Fence Music Contemporary folk singer-songwriters Aztec Two-Step, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 pm), $27 advance, $30 door , Channing Church, 135 Pelham St., 866-TICKETS, 468-7619, www.commonfencemusic.org.

Shore Rd., Jamestown, 6:30 a.m., ends in downtown Newport. Register Nov. 8-10, no on-site registration, www.pellbridgerun.com.

Sunday Jam Session R&B group Reliable Source featuring Michele Hill will perform live at The Pyramid Club, 32-34 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., 4 – 8 p.m., $10, 847-4308, open to the public.

Newport Restaurant Week Through Nov. 11. See Nov. 8.

Dinner Theatre Series 6 p.m. See Friday, Nov. 9 for details.

Unique Boutique Artisans Fair 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. See Nov. 10.

Monday

Old Colony Train Ride Burma Road and Greene Lane, Middletown, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m., 6246951, ocnrr.com.

Murder at the Museum Newport Art Museum, 5:30 - 7 p.m., 848-8200, newportmurdermystery.com

November 12 Veterans Day

Veterans Day Ceremony In front of City Hall, 11 a.m.

Tuesday

Newport Restaurant Week Through Nov. 11. See Nov. 8.

Dinner Theatre Series 6 p.m. See Nov. 9 for details.

Sunday

November 11 Taste of Newport Annual benefit for Child & Family’s Community Programs, Hyatt Regency, Goat Island, 5:30 p.m. For tickets visit www.tasteofnewportri.com.

Trek des Trees Two-hour educational walk covers part of the Newport Tree Society’s Colonial Tree Walk. 9 a.m. – noon, at the Newport Marriott, 25 America’s Cup Ave. Register at www.trekdestrees.eventbrite.com.

Doll Sale Pre-Christmas doll sale, Elks Lodge, 141 Pelham St., 10 a.m– 5 p.m., 849-5440.

Citizens Bank Pell Bridge Run 4-mile run/walk over the Pell Bridge to benefit many local nonprofit organizations. Begins 1 East

November 13

Basic Computer Skills Computer instruction and assistance, Jamestown Philomenian Library, 26 North Road, Green Room, 3 p.m., 423-7280.

Planetarium Family Fun Night Gaudet Middle School, Krupowicz Planetarium, 1113 Aquidneck Ave., 6 p.m., 849-2122.

Wednesday November 14

Cape Spin!

A film about how America’s first proposed offshore wind farm divided a community. newportFILM, Casino Theatre, 9 Freebody St., 7 p.m., $10, www.newportfilm.com.

Local Author Lecture Jan Shapin will discuss her book, “A Desire Path.” Redwood Library, 50 Bellevue Ave., 3:30 p.m. free, 847-0292.

Thursday Read/Eat/Chat Newport Museum’s art-themed book club will discuss “The Art Detective: Fakes, Frauds, and Finds and the Search for Lost Treasures,”

by Philip Mould. 76 Bellevue Ave., noon, 848-8200 or info@newportartmuseum.org.

Brown Bag Lunch A monthly networking lunch, Newport County Chamber of Commerce, 35 Valley Rd., Middletown, noon, free for members, $25 nonmembers, 847-1608.

Lego Club Kids of all ages are invited to join Lego Club at the Jamestown Library, 26 North Rd., 3 – 4 p.m., 4237280, JamestownPhilomenianLibrary.org.

Design a Card Dan McManus will shows how to design a holiday photo greeting card, Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 6 p.m., $40, 848-8205, newportartmuseum.org.

Toddler Time Read-alouds, activity rhymes and craft projects for 2-3 year-olds, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., registration required, 847-8720.

Life of the Mind Series David Niose will debate Anthony Zamarro about whether the increasing secularization of Ameri-

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Seafaring Men LaShonda Barnett will discuss the experiences of 18th century African-American and Cape Verdean seamen and whalemen, Colony House, Washington Square, 5:30 p.m., $5, $1 Newport Historical Society members, 841-8770.

Book Discussion The group will discuss “The Sense of an Ending,” by Julian Barnes, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., Stride Room, 1 p.m., 847-8720 ext.

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Where else but at Fort Adams can you see college athletes competing on brooms inside an American Castle?

Enjoy spirited competition from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

During breaks in the action, try your hand at the Airsoft Target Range or tour the Fort. Bring an appetite; there will be plenty to eat!

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Autumn Festivities at the Vanderbilt Grace Monday Wine and Cheese Tasting Come and join us in the relaxed atmosphere of the bar and sample a selection of local cheeses and wine from the vineyards of New England to complement their delicious flavours. From 6pm, $35 per person Every Tuesday Cigar Night Join us on the Conservatory terrace at our fire pit and choose your favorite cigar and enjoy with a glass of cognac or for the ladies a chilled glass of Pink champagne.

From 6:00pm.

Newport Restaurant Week November 2nd-11th Taste some of the finest food in Newport in either MUSE by Jonathan Cartwright or the Conservatory Bistro throughout the week.

Pell Bridge Post Run Recovery After the race treat yourself to a 20-minute chair massage session followed by an rejuvenating protein smoothie and a three-egg omelet with your choice of veggies. $25pp

Thanksgiving Celebrations November 22nd

Enclosed, Heated Outdoor Patio (Heated, Only If Necessary)

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Muse by Jonathan Cartwright and the Conservatory couldn’t be a better setting to celebrate one of the most important days in New England and American history.

Enjoy turkey, chestnut stuffing and all the trimmings. $65pp in the Conservatoryt or $75pp in MUSE. 1pm to 9pm RSVP *Children under 12 receive a 50% discount and children under 3 are complimentary.

Pommery Champagne Dinner December 14th

Pier 49 Seafood & Spirits Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina 49 America’s Cup Ave. Newport, RI 847-9000 www.newporthotel.com

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Drop-In Storytime 30 minutes of read-alouds, rhymes and songs for ages 2-4, Newport Library, 300 Spring St.,11 a.m., 847-8720.

Babytime Playgroup A drop-in playgroup for ages birth-24 months. Middletown Library, 700 West Main Rd., 11 a.m., 846-1573.

Chamber of Commerce Dinner Dance 19th Annual Newport County Chamber of Commerce Dinner Dance with music by the Lois Vaughan jazz band, Hyatt Regency, Goat Island, 6 p.m., 847-1608.

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Quidditch Tournament College athletes compete in the Northeast Regional Tournament, Fort Adams, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 6195801 or llabrecque@fortadams.org.

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Aquidneck Growers’ Market Newport County’s 8th annual Thanksgiving Harvest Market, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 324 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, 9 a.m. rain or shine, 848-0099.

Flute Performance George Penedo will perform on his Native American flute, for ages 4 and up. Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 11 a.m., 847-8720 ext 204.

Common Fence Music The Horn of Plenty Blues, featuring Paul Geremia, Toni Lynn Washington and The Ubiquitones, Common Fence Point Community Hall, 933 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, 8 p.m., $22, www.commonfencemusic.org.

Dancin’ Machine Top disco hits of the ’70s, Newport Grand Event Center, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd., Newport, 9 p.m., $12 advance, $15 at door, 8495000,www.newportgrand.com.

“The Freakshow” Salve Regina University’s Dance Club will perform their fall show

with over 120 performers in 26 dances, Rodgers Recreaton Center, Webster St.,7 p.m., $1 donation, 847-6650.

Sunday

November 18

Quidditch Tournament 9 a.m., see Nov. 17.

“The Freakshow” 1 p.m., $5. See Nov. 17.

Music in the Galleries Musica Dolce, Griswold House, 76 Bellevue Ave., 2 p.m., $10 members, $15 nonmembers, 848-8200,newportartmuseum.org.

Musical Sundays La Bella musica String Quartet will perform classical music, Newport Library, 300 Spring St., 2 p.m., Program Room, 847-8720 ext. 103.

Pet Loss Support Group Supportive help for those who have lost a pet, anticipate losing a pet or are dealing with the difficult decision of euthanasia. Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, 2:30 p.m.preregistration required at 846-8276 ext. 122 or jillh@potterleague.org Pet University How to buy humanely raised food, Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Lane, Middletown, 6 p.m., pre-register with Anastacia at 8468276 ext. 120 or by email AnastaciaS@PotterLeague.org.

Holiday Bazaars and Craft Fairs Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday Fair Fundraiser at Emmanuel Church, 4 Dearborn St., Newport. Local craft vendors, live music, homemade baked goods, white elephant and silent auction. For information call 847-00675.

Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cornucopia at Pennfield School, 110 Sandy Point Ave., Portmouth. Fine arts show and sale by over 55 professional artisans, 849-4646.

Nov. 12, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Candy Cane Bazaar at Calvary United Methodist Church, 200 Turner Rd., Middletown.

Homemade crafts & gifts, baked goods & fudge, silent auction, books & more. For more information, call 847-6181.

Nov. 17, 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Holiday Bazaar at The United Congregational Church, corner Valley Rd. and Green End Ave., Middletown. Sale will feature crafts, baked goods, Ye Olde Gift Shoppe, linens, the Book Nook, and used and new toys as well as raffles. Lunch will be available.

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MHS Girls Advance in Soccer Playoffs, Trump Rogers 3 - 0 The Middletown High School girls’ soccer team, the top seed in the RIIL Division III playoffs, defeated the #9 seed Rogers High School girls 3-0 on Friday, Nov. 2 at Gaudet Field. While the Islanders previously secured a first round bye in the Division III playoff, the Viking ladies defeated Woonsocket 6-1 two days prior to set up the quarterfinal match between these intra-island rivals. MHS’ scoring came on goals from sophomore Taylor George and senior Chelsea Dowler in the first half and from freshman Riley Turcotte in the second. Both Turcotte and senior Kenleigh Hebel added assists in the game. The Islanders kept the pressure on the Vikings continuously, and Middletown goalkeeper Kaitlyn Griffith had to stop only three Viking shots to complete the shutout that ended Rogers’ previously undefeated season. With the victory, the Middletown girls move on to face the #5 seed in Division III, Chariho High School, in the semifinals to be played at 8 p.m. at Gaudet Field on Friday, Nov. 9. Should Middletown win once again, the Division III final is scheduled to be played at RIC at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov, 12. Middletown has lost the in the finals the last two years. Both of those defeats came against Narragansett High School.

Photos by Michael J Conley MHS’ Kenleigh Hebel, #10, fires a shot on goal in the first half. The senior played an all-around good game and earned an assist on teammate Turcotte’s goal in the second half.

Islander freshman Riley Turcotte, #14, attacks the Rogers zone. Turcotte would score one goal and assist on another in the 3-0 win.

SRU Wins CCCC Tournament Salve Regina’s Seahawks men’s soccer team won the Commonwealth Coast Conference Championship tournament on Saturday, Nov. 3 at home against Nichols College. Salve now moves into the NCAA Division III tournament and will play in the first round Saturday, Nov. 10 at 11 a.m. against Montclair State. Salve finished their season 16-5-1, winning their last five games and reaching a program record by winning the first eight games of the season.

Salve Football Wins Division Title Salve Regina University’s Seahawks won their final football game against Nichols College by a score of 45-0 on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Nichols, ending the regular season at 9-1. The Seahawks will return to action Saturday, Nov. 10 at Framingham State in the New England Football Conference championship game. A win for Salve would mean an NCAA Division III bowl game bid.

MHS senior Chelsea Dowler, #22, fires and scores against the Vikings’ defense in the first half.

Islander Boys Clinch Top Spot in Division III, Clip East Greenwich 21- 7 The Middletown High School football team defeated East Greenwich High School on the road 20-7 on Friday night, Nov. 2. With the win, the Islanders completed their first undefeated regular season since the early 70’s, finishing with an 8-0 record in Division III; 9-0 overall. The MHS offense was led by junior running back Connor Russ who rushed for 131 yards on 14 carries and scored all three Islander touchdowns. Russ also had an interception while playing defense.

The game was a close one for three quarters; tied 7-7 to begin the fourth. Then, Russ’ TD runs of 27 yards and four yards sealed the victory for the Islanders. Middletown will be seeded #1 once the Division III playoffs begin later this month. Before that, however, the Islanders will host Portsmouth High School at 10 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day to renew the annual rivalry for Aquidneck Island bragging rights. As an out-of-division clash, that turkey day game will not affect the seeding for the post-season.

2,500 Sign Up for Bridge Run Some 2,500 runners and walkers will cross the Pell Bridge on Sunday, Nov. 11, and registration for the event has closed. The four-mile run/walk begins on the Jamestown side of the bridge at 6:30 a.m. and ends in downtown Newport. The Pell Bridge will not be shut down to cars for the event.

Proceeds from the run support several Rhode Island charities, including the Newport County YMCA and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. For more information, visit www.pellbridgerun.com.

Middletown wide receiver J.D. Bailey, #11, lunges for the goal line after receiving a pass from MHS’ quarterback Justin Sellar.

Middletown running back Connor Russ, #3, eludes the last East Greenwich tackler on his way into the end zone for his third touchdown of the game.

Photos by Louis Walker III

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Thursday, November 8 Billy Goodes–Open Mic Jam with Kevin Sullivan, 9:30 p.m.

One Pelham East – Keith Manville

Friday, November 9 Billy Goodes – 50 Shows in 50 Days, 8 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House – DJ Jackie Henderson, 9 p.m.

Hyatt Five33 Lounge – Dave Manuel, 4-6 p.m.

Middletown VFW – Karaoke, DJ Papa John, 8:30 p.m.

Narragansett Café Jamestown – 5 Flavor Discount, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Blues Cafe–Batteries Not Included, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge– Stu Krous, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub – TBA, 10 p.m.

One Pelham East – Bear Fight Rhumbline – Bobby Ferreira, 6:3010 p.m.

The Chanler – Dick Lupino, Fred DeChristofaro, Yvonne Monnett, 6-10 p.m.

Saturday, November 10 Clarke Cooke House – Honky Tonk Knights, 10 p.m.

Greenvale Vineyard – Dick Lupino, Angela Bacari, Mike Renzi, 1-4 p.m.

Hyatt Five33 Lounge – Dave Manuel, 4-6 p.m.

Narragansett Café Jamestown – Uncle Chubby, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Blues Cafe–Darik & the Funbags, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand Cocktail Lounge – Java Jive, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub – DJ C Gray, 10 p.m.

One Pelham East – Brian Scott, 2-6 p.m.; Wicked Peach, 10 p.m.

Rhumbline – Lois Vaughan, 6:3010 p.m.

Sunday, November 11 Clarke Cooke House – Bobby Ferreira, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Fastnet Pub – Traditional Irish Music, 5-9 p.m.

Narragansett Café Jamestown – Professor Harp, 4 – 7 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub – Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

One Pelham East – Honky Tonk Nights, 6-9 p.m.; Keith Manville, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

Monday, November 12 Fastnet–”Blue Monday”

Tuesday, November 13 Empire Tea–Open session, Folk, 7-10 p.m.

Philip Seymour Hoffman, Christopher Walken, Catherine Keener, and Mark Ivanir star in “A Late Quartet”.

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Great Acting in ‘A Late Quartet’

By Patricia Lacouture

Before the holiday big movie releases arrive, such as “Anna Karenina” and “Hitchcock,” movie-goers are treated to a modest drama about the strains within a string quartet. “A Late Quartet” deals with the disharmony that ensues after the quartet’s cellist Peter (Christopher Walken) is diagnosed with early Parkinson’s Disease. Critics have been raving about the music,

The musical piece at the heart of the drama is the Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor performed by the Brentano String Quartet, which provides counterpoint as it underscores undercurrents of discord, betrayal, and pentup grief threatening to undermine the unity of the world-renowned musicians.

Peter has been experiencing weakness of his left hand, so he seeks a medical opinion. Even before performing blood work and a brain scan, the doctor (Madhur Jaffrey) tells him that she strongly suspects Parkinson’s. Determined that the quartet’s upcoming performance will be his final one, Peter musters the courage to overcome his trembling hands and play a masterpiece.

The musical piece at the heart of the drama is the Beethoven’s hauntingly beautiful String Quartet No. 14 in C-sharp minor—the Opus 131, written late in the composer’s life. Complementing Walken’s per-

formance, the immensely talented Philip Seymour Hoffman plays violinist Robert, who is married to the only woman in the quartet, Juliette (Catherine Keener). Already reeling from Peter’s diagnosis and the discovery of Robert’s infidelity, the couple approaches the performance with grace under emotional pressure. The fourth member, Daniel (Mark Ivanir), is having an affair with Alexandra (Imogene Poots), Robert and Juliette’s daughter, a discovery that fuels further discord.

All four actors learned to play small passages for their roles, and that adds authenticity. But the main talent that they bring to the screen is their acting. The characters’ 25year partnership feels the ripples of emotional discord as they pick up their musical instruments, and, as a unified quartet, deliver on the demanding musical composition.

Co-writer/director Yaron Zilberman previously directed the documentary “Watershed,” the story of a professional Jewish women’s swim team sent into exile when the Nazis force the closure of their club, The Vienna Hakoah. Zilberman has an innate feel for partnerships requiring precision while faced with daunting odds.

“A Late Quartet” is scheduled for a one-week run at the Jane Pickens Theater, so mark your calendars for Nov. 9-16 for a unique and poignant symphony about the human condition.

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The Edward King House is offering two costume jewelry redesign and repair workshops with Laura Travers on Thursdays, Nov. 8 and 29 from 2-4 p.m. Bring your costume jewelry keepsakes and redesign your broken or unused jewelry into a bracelet, necklace, and/or earrings. No real gold items or items that need soldering can be redesigned. Simple findings, wires, and tools will be provided. Here is an opportunity to remake your items into wearable pieces. Each workshop costs $5 for members and $10 for non-members plus $5 for materials. Call 846-7426 to sign up.

Jeannine Bestoso will offer a “Follow the Leader” painting class on Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 6-9 p.m. This unique class is for all levels. For $35, all your supplies are included. You will follow the steps and finish an acrylic painting in one night. Take this popular class with a friend, or come alone and make some new friends. Call Bestoso directly to register at 714-7263.

The Holiday Craft Fair planned for Nov. 17 has been cancelled. Further information will be forthcoming.

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The Middletown Senior Center is offering two musical programs this month. On Friday, Nov. 16, they will present “An Afternoon of Entertainment” with Josephine Viera and the Country Memories Band. The cost is $7 which includes the performance and an afternoon dessert.

Then on Thursday, Nov. 29, the center will feature “Music from Around the World” at 6 p.m. featuring the Dawn Tones directed

by Kristine Wilber and the Schulmerich Melody Chimes under the direction of Heidi List Murphy. Tickets are $12.

The big event this month will be the Annual Harvest Celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 1-3 p.m.

It will feature a Bake and Beading (Jewelry) Show Sale.

The bake sale offers an opportunity to purchase Thanksgiving goodies. For sale will be homemade pies baked on the premises as well as Portuguese soup made with vegetables from the Center’s own garden. Pastries, breads, cheesecakes, and other delectable desserts will be available.

The Beading (Jewelry) Show Sale will be in progress at the same time. Browse through the hand-

Flu Clinic Offered at Thompson In an effort to increase the number of people in our city protected against the effects of seasonal flu, pneumonia, and pertussis - also known as “Whooping Cough,” a vaccination clinic will be held on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the gymnasium of Thompson Junior High School. Those wishing to take part should park in the St. Joseph’s Church parking lot. Additional parking if needed can be found across the street from Thompson in the Paramount Building parking lot. For those with mobility issues park in the rear lot of Thompson off Central St. Who should receive these inoculations?

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For more information on the free vaccinations offered at the clinic visit www.health.ri.gov, contact the Rhode Island Department of Health at 401-222-5960 / RI Relay 711, or call the Newport Fire Department at 845-5900.

In conjunction with this clinic members of the RI Special Needs Registry will be on hand to assist anyone that may wish to be incorporated into this confidential listing. This database is utilized to identify/locate those with functional needs who may require assistance in times of emergency.

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crafted artistic designs displayed for show with individual beaders opting to sell some of them. Here is a chance to complete your Christmas shopping.

The Portsmouth Senior Center will hold their Holiday Bazaar on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Offered for sale will be domestics, knitted and crocheted gifts, crafts, and jewelry.

There will be a gift idea table and a Winner Every Time Table. Also included will be a giant book sale. A grocery basket raffle will be held and the kitchen will be selling delicious food. The Thrift Shop will also be open.

It’s time for Christmas celebrations, so save these dates: Portsmouth offers a Holiday Dinner Dance on Sunday, Dec. 9 with music by Jus We Three. Dinner will be at 1 p.m. and features an extensive menu. Dancing will be from 2 -5:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 with no tickets being sold at the door. For information call 683-4106.

The Edward King House will hold their annual Christmas luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from noon - 2:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Beach Club. Entertainment will be provided by Four Guys in Tuxes. Tickets are $20 and you must sign up

by Tuesday, Dec. 4. Call the King House at 846-7246.

Senior Pet Adoption Month To celebrate November as Senior Pet Adoption Month, the Potter League for Animals is offering a rescue special. For the next month, those searching for a new pet can rescue cats that are 8 years and older for $60. For more information, visit the shelter or go to PotterLeague.org.

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The Newport Historical Society wants to collect media of Hurricane Sandy that community members have captured in Newport County.

Specifically, NHS is looking for photographs and videos of any hurricane preparations, the storm itself, and its aftermath, including boarding up windows, high wind and surf, fallen trees, damage and debris. As collections of citizen’s snapshots of past hurricanes are now used to tell the stories of these major events, these modern images can be used by future scholars and school-children.

Submit digital photos and video to newporthurricane@gmail.com.

Whenever possible, the NHS would like to archive high-resolution photos and video, but images captured by phones and other handheld devices at lower quality settings are also sought. 300dpi (or higher) jpgs or tiffs are most desirable. All qualifying photos will be posted on the NHS Facebook page. Note not all submissions may be accepted. All donations should include rights of use as they become a part of the NHS Digital Archives.

Sachuest Refuge Closed Until Further Notice

Federal officials are asking the public to adhere to the closure of Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge in Middletown. The refuge is closed due to unsafe and hazardous conditions resulting from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy. “The high surf created unstable banks, severe drop offs right next to the trail, washed out trails, and over-steepened shoreline access points,” said Refuge Manager Charlie Vandemoer. “These hazardous conditions coupled with the lack of emergency vehicle access to the Refuge from the damage to Sachuest Point Road create unsafe conditions for the public”.

Law enforcement officials will patrol the refuge, and anyone found on the refuge may be ticketed. Staff will continue to assess the damages, and work with federal, state and local agencies to restore the road and refuge lands.

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Living Labratory for Rogers Biology Class

Open House

By Jack Kelly Thursdays have become a little more exciting for some Rogers High School students. This fall, the Gooseneck Cove salt marshes have become a classroom and living laboratory for the school’s biology students. Under the guidance of biology teacher Scott Dickison, the students are participating in a 10-week partnership with Save the Bay education specialists and volunteers.

During each trip to the marsh, students divide into small groups.

Save the Bay education specialist Adam Kovarsky and AmeriCorp volunteer Alex Bishop then lead them through a series of scientific procedures, including plankton collection, water quality testing, marine life collection, marsh plant identification, and litter pick-up.

Water sample test results are recorded to be compared to past and future testing results. The students view plankton samples under a microscope and attempt to identify the different microscopic creatures that exist in the marsh.

Kovarsky emphasizes that the health of the marsh depends on many variables. He explains that plants, marine life, water quality, birds and other animal species are interdependent in wetland habitats. Salt marshes are breeding grounds and nurseries for many marine creatures, including summer flounder and various crab species. “These young people are being given a great opportunity to learn about the balances of nature right here in this marsh,” Kovarsky said.

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Rogers’ students Mirasia Cassese and Jordan Lewis identify marsh plants at Gooseneck Cove Salt Marshes. (Photo by Jack Kelly) About four years ago, the Gooseneck Cove region was the subject of a restoration project that involved removing a non-functioning dam and adding two new culverts that increased the flow of tidal waters. Within months, the marsh was recovering.

Since then, Dickison’s students have been involved in projects including growing Spartina (marsh cord grass) from seeds to plant in the marsh. In 2009, they also planted small shrubs that had been grown in the classrooms. At that

time, the Marsh Elder and Bayberry bushes were barely a foot tall, but they have since matured and are now providing seeds and berries to migratory birds as well as anchoring precious soils and filtering water. “It’s here that students see how all of the classroom study comes together,” Dickison said.

Jack Kelly, a native Newporter, is a wildlife photographer and nature enthusiast who enjoys sharing his experiences with others.

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Flowering Marsh Elder the Rogers’ students planted in 2009.

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try to build 44. City on the Moselle River 45. Cold War treaty 46. Village People song 47. Learned one 49. Thick serving 51. Piggery 52. Wide awake 54. Fodder structure 56. Watched a wee one 58. Father 60. Have a connection 64. Met solo 66. Kind of list 68. Octagonal order 69. Freedom from hardship 70. Shore platforms 71. Mailed out 72. Saxophonist Getz 73. ‘’Come up and ___some time’’

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29. Musical drama 30. What makes one tick 32. Greek colonnades 34. Pass the bill 35. Honor a loan 37. Knock off 39. Seed coverings 42. Beach birds 43. They’re found in a flight 48. Indian clans 50. Censor’s sounds 53. Pick up the bill 55. Kukla and Fran’s friend 56. Insolent act 57. Comic Johnson 59. Italian pronoun 61. Not aweather 62. Semester, e.g.

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FAITH BULLETIN BOARD Fall Coffee House St. Peter’s Lutheran Church will hold its Fall Coffee House on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Featured will be a special performance on ukuleles along with Matt Hagerty, Mark Quinn and others. A donation of $5 is requested. The church is located at 525 Broadway, Newport.

The public is invited to attend this event. For more information, call 846-9567 or visit www.stpetersri. org.

Women Welcome to Lecture Charles Clarkson, a local Ornithologist, will present a talk at the United Methodist Women of Aquidneck Island meeting on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 3:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Newport. From dealing with extreme temperatures, to migrating thousands of miles without stopping, the lecture will reveal some of the amazing feats that birds accomplish in order to flourish. This spring he will lead a local birding walk to identify some of the migrant songbirds that pass through our small state.

A lively discussion is expected and warm bread pudding will be served. Please also bring with you a canned goods for the Salvation Army pantry. This is part of UMW’s mission for the year.

Holiday Bazaars For more information on holiday bazaars see page 14.

Toy Boxes Requests for Christmas toys for children up to age 12 will be accepted Nov. 29 and 30 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and Saturday Dec. 1 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Toys will be distributed Dec. 19.

Persons should only request assistance from one social service agency. When applying, you must have the following: Photo ID with current address or proof of address, social security or medical cards of everyone in your household and proof of any income.

For more information, call the Salvation Army at 846-3234.

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RECENT DEATHS Susan Benson, 65, or Portsmouth, died on Oct. 29, 2012. She is survived by her brothers Arthur Miller and Davies Miller, and her three sons Scott, Ken and Nicholas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at www.alzheimers. org.

Alpha Jean Carpenter, 71, of Newport, died Nov. 4, 2012, at Newport Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Carpenter. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. in the Memorial Funeral Home, followed by burial with military honors, in Middletown Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society of Rhode Island, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886.

Noreen Stonor Drexel, 90, of Newport, passed away on Nov. 6, 2012. She was the wife of the late John R. Drexel III. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Birthing Center, Newport Hospital Foundation, 11 Friendship St., Newport, RI 02840. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at 11 a.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church, 61 Poplar St., Newport.

William F. Hatzberger, Jr., 87, of Portsmouth, passed away Nov. 5, 2012, at Newport Hospital. He was the husband of Ann Hatzberger. Donations in his memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, P.O. Box 420, Newport, RI 02840.

Eleanor L. Keys, 89, of Newport, passed away on Oct. 29, 2012, at the John Clarke Nursing Center in Middletown. She was the wife of the late John Keys. Calling hours will be held Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6 – 9 p.m. at Memorial Funeral Home, Newport. Funeral services will be held Nov. 9, 2012 at 10 a.m. in the Community Baptist Church, 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport.

Churches are welcome to send information about upcoming events or to share special messages, by emailing news@newportthisweek.net.

Friday, Nov. 9

Wednesday, Nov. 14

Sunday, Nov. 11

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

Monday, Nov. 12

11:30 p.m –St. Joseph’s R.C. Broadway 5 p.m.–St. Spyridon 390 Thames St.

Frederick G. Yeomans, 78, or Newport, passed away Nov. 1, 2012 at the Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was the husband of the late Peggy (Gonsalves) and the late Alice (Ford) Yeomans. Donations in his memory may be made to the Church Community Housing Corporation, 50 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840.

As part of the International Buy Nothing Day on Friday, Nov. 23, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church will distribute coats to the needy on the day after Thanksgiving. The community is invited to join by donating coats that are clean, with no holes in the pockets, no buttons missing and have working zippers.

Warm hats, mittens, gloves and scarves are also welcome. Donations can be brought to St Paul’s, 12 Marlborough St., on Sunday mornings or by calling Maggie Bulmer at 849-3537.

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Saturday, Nov. 10

Angela Gloria (Providenti) Souza, 84, of Portsmouth, passed away on Oct. 31, 2012, at Newport Hospital. She was the wife of the late Jesse Souza. Donations in her memory may be made to the Portsmouth Volunteer Fire Dept. & Rescue Wagon Fund, P.O. Box 806, Portsmouth, RI 02871 or to Visiting Nurse Hospice Service of Newport & Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 12 Marlborough St., hosts Warm Up Wednesdays and welcomes all for fellowship, games, reading and refreshments from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday.

Thursday, Nov. 8

4:30 p.m. Community Baptist 50 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd.

Barbara L. Rebello, 48, of Portsmouth, passed away at home on Nov. 3, 2012. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, at 1 p.m. in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Rd., Portsmouth.

Winter Coat Exchange

Area churches and organizations work together to provide nutritious meals in a caring environment for members of the community.

Upcoming meals include:

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m.-Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.

Rose Elsie (Moitozo) Peters, 95, of Middletown, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012, at Grand Islander Health Care Center in Middletown. She was the wife of the late Manuel R. Peters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012 at 9 a.m. in Jesus Savior Church, 509 Broadway, Newport. Burial will follow in St. Columba Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jesus Savior Church Maintenance Fund, 509 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840.

Warm Up Wednesdays

Community Meals and Fellowship

5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Methodist (with St. Mary’s Episcopal) 12 Marlborough St.

Rose Maria (Pereira) Kivlehan, 48, of Middletown, passed away on Nov. 1, 2012. She was the wife of the late Anthony F. Kivlehan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brittany Kivlehan Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank of Newport, 528 West Main Rd., Middletown, RI 02842.

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 p.m.–St. Paul’s Methodist 12 Marlborough St. 7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 12 p.m –United Baptist (by St. Mary’s R.C.) 30 Spring St. 5 p.m.–First Presbyterian (by Newport Friends) 4 Everett St.

Thursday, Nov. 15

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 pm.–St. Paul’s Methodist (by Calvary Methodist) 12 Marlborough St.

Friday, Nov. 16

7:30 a.m. –MLK Center 5 pm.–Salvation Army 51 Memorial Blvd.

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Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, the U.S. Department of the Navy announces its intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential human and natural environmental consequences of the disposal and reuse of surplus property at Naval Station (NAVSTA) Newport, Rhode Island. The surplus property includes: the former Naval Hospital, the former Navy Lodge, Tank Farms 1 and 2, and the Defense Highway/Stringham Road Corridor.

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Newport County TV Program Highlights November 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 14 THURSDAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOVEMBER 8 12 p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg / Wind Turbines: 10.23 6 p.m.: Sound Check 6:30 p.m.: Dog Tags 7 p.m.: Time Capsule 7:30 p.m.: Center Stage 8 p.m.: Newport City Council / CSO Plan Workshop: 11.7 FRIDAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOVEMBER 9 10 a.m.: Sound Check 10:30 a.m.: Dog Tags 11 a.m.: Time Capsule 11:30 a.m.: Center Stage 12 p.m.: Newport City Council / CSO Plan Workshop: 11.7 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7 p.m.: Portsmouth This Week 11:30 p.m.: Not For Nothing SATURDAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOVEMBER 10 10 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11 a.m.: Portsmouth This Week 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7 p.m.: Portsmouth This Week 8 p.m.: Newport City Council / CSO Plan Workshop: 11.7 SUNDAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOVEMBER 11 10 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11 a.m.: Portsmouth This Week 12 p.m.: Newport City Council / CSO Plan Workshop: 11.7 6 p.m.: Crossed Paths 6:30 p.m.: Newport County In-Focus 7 p.m.: Portsmouth This Week MONDAY - NOVEMBER 12 10 a.m.: Crossed Paths 10:30 a.m.: Newport County In-Focus 11 a.m.: Portsmouth This Week 5 p.m.: Richard Urban Show 5:30 p.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 6 p.m.: Americo Miranda Show 6:30 p.m.: Portsmouth This Week TUESDAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOVEMBER 13 9 a.m.: Richard Urban Show 9:30 a.m.: Cowboy Al Karaoke 10 a.m.: Americo Miranda Show 10:30 a.m.: Portsmouth This Week 6 p.m.: Art View 6:30 p.m.: The Millers 7:30 p.m.: Caring For Our Community 9 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.5 WEDNESDAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NOVEMBER 14 10 a.m.: Art View 10:30 a.m.: The Millers 11:30 a.m.: Caring For Our Community 1 p.m.: Middletown Town Council Mtg: 11.5 6 p.m.: Around BCC 6:30 p.m.: Newport City Limits 7 p.m.: Jazz Bash 7:30 p.m.: Portsmouth This Week 8 p.m.: Portsmouth Town Council Mtg: 11.12 9 p.m.: Portsmouth School Committee Mtg: 11.13 For more information visit www.NCTV18.blogspot.com call 401-293-0806, or email NCTV@cox.net

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The U.S. Navy will hold two public scoping open houses in Newport County, Rhode Island, to receive comments on the human and natural environmental concerns that should be addressed in the EIS. The open houses are scheduled as follows:

Morning report starts at 6:30 a.m. in November The Art Berlutti Show 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; noon daily Open Forum with Dave Rogers 12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 p.m.

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Newport Public Library Program Room 300 Spring Street Newport, Rhode Island, 02840 Written comments may also be submitted without attending the open houses in the following ways: Mail:

Director, BRAC Program Management Office Northeast Attn: Newport BRAC EIS Scoping Comments 4911 South Broad Street, Building 679 Philadelphia, PA 19112-1303

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Wednesday, Nov. 14 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Theresa Coish, Director of the Middletown Library will discuss the libraries upcoming events and programs Thursday, Nov. 15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Laurie Labrecque will talk about the 2012 Northeast Regional Quidditch Tournament

Fax: 215-897-4902, Attn: Newport BRAC EIS Scoping Comments Comments will be accepted through December 2, 2012.

For more information, contact: Director, BRAC Program Management Office Northeast, 4911 South Broad Street, Building 679, Philadelphia, PA 19112-1303, Telephone: (215) 897-4910, E-mail: david.drozd@navy.mil.

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