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Washington – the Legacy of Leadership

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The statue of George Washington served as backdrop, as members of the Rhode Island Sons of the Revolution honored the 279th anniversary of the first president’s birth with a ceremony on the south lawn of the Redwood Library and Athenaeum on Tuesday, Feb. 22. With the Newport Artillery Company bearing colors and providing a musket salute, Washington was held up as an ultimate example of patriotism and leadership. In the interest of that day, and the man in whose shadow every president seems destined to reside, might we suggest taking a moment to re-associate yourself with

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By Aaron Phaneuf

In 2006, the Rhode Island General Assem-bly commissioned a survey of non-riders–cit-izens who, at the time, were not using public transportation. Nearly 500 Rhode Island resi-dents answered questions providing interest-ing, if not disheartening, results. Fully 45% of those who responded said that under no cir-cumstances would they consider riding a bus, even if it picked them up at home and drove them directly to their office. I nearly fell off my chair when I first read that. Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) was basically offering a private car service, and folks were de-clining the invitation. That is how wed to our vehicles we have become. Under virtually no circumstances do we wish to give up the free-dom that comes from driving our own cars.

A few years ago, that was me. I was driving my car to Providence each weekday. I’m not ex-actly sure what jarred me from my routine, but one day I decided to take the bus. The local #60 leaves from the Gateway Center in downtown Newport nearly every hour throughout the day and night. It does much the same in reverse from Kennedy Plaza in Providence. The route slips north from Newport, lurching through traffic along East or West Main roads, cruises over the Mount Hope Bridge, winds through Bristol, Warren, and Barrington before termi-nating service in downtown Providence. The trip takes about an hour and half; sometimes longer, depending on how often it stops to pick-up and drop-off. The ridership tends to be blue collar, mostly local residents, those who ei-ther don’t have access to a car, or prefer to have someone else drive. There are characters aplen-ty; very personal conversations (periodically to oneself ) at louder than public decibel levels. At times the behavior can be disruptive. It is the sort of bus many people often think of when they imagine public transportation. I never felt unsafe, but was always sure to stay alert.

A bit of digging on the RIPTA Web site lead me to the #14 Express. I am not naturally an

early riser, but the 7:10 a.m. departure from the Gateway Center seemed manageable. Another #14 Express then left Providence at 5:10 p.m. for the return trip home. I gave it a shot. Imme-diately, I noticed a big difference. Everyone on the bus seemed to be a lawyer, broker, finan-cial planner, journalist, or professor. The tone was a bit academic. Everyone seemed to carry a newspaper. Quiet conversations about books, movies or town news dominated the recycled air. I noticed three main groupings of riders: Folks riding in the front of the bus were a mix of quiet, listen-to-my-iPod-read-the-newspaper sorts, and social butterflies; in the middle sat the introspective types, gazing out the large, dirty windows at the world outside; the back of the bus was home to the gregarious extroverts, excited to connect with one another, swap sto-ries of the weekend, or debate hot button po-litical issues.

I floated between all three groups depend-ing on my mood. Most days found me in the middle, starring outside the window as Mati-syahu, an American Hasidic Jewish reggae mu-sician, encouraged me to be a light in this harsh world. I used the time to read, rest, or think through the day’s to-dos. The two hours of free time was a boost to my productivity, emotional

health and overall outlook.I mentioned before that the local #60 took

an hour and half to find Providence. The #14 Ex-press follows a much different route and takes far less time. It leaves Newport, quickly merg-es onto the Claiborne Pell (Newport) Bridge, shakes hands with Jamestown, then makes its one and only stop just over the Jamestown Ver-razzano Bridge alongside Route 1A at the Park n’ Ride. A faithful few, including a rider named Diane, collect the bus at this stop, many of them residing in South County. For years, Diane drove her own car to a job as a legal assistant in Providence. Raising a young family, Diane felt the added freedom of a personal vehicle was the correct choice. Once the kids graduated from high school, finding colleges and careers, she considered the bus. “For years, I parked in a dusty field that occupied the ground where the Providence Place Mall now stands,” she said. Continuing, “it was particularly awful after a strong rainstorm.” Diane has been riding the #14 Express for four years. She mainly uses the time to read. Patricia Cornwell, James Patterson and David Baldacci are a few of her favorite authors. After scooping up Diane and her cohorts at

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By Tom Shevlin

City planners opened the doors to the lower level of the Thames Street Armory building on Friday, providing a rare glimpse into the space being eyed for development into a transient boater facility.

Organized by Mayor Stephen C. Waluk, the walk-through was the first time that many in attendance were given the chance to see – first-hand – a behind-the-scenes tour of the facility. What they found was a space very much in the raw.

Until recently, the space had been filled with old doors, furni-ture, and knickknacks left there by a former tenant. Thick, painted brick walls and columns are marked with graffiti in places, a faint coat-ing of salt from high water marks in others. On the north side of the building, a shooting gallery once used by the militia that occupied the property is still intact, though for the last several decades its only use has been as an unusually linear storage locker.

Proponents see potential

Standing toward the rear of the space, a thick, overhead beam above his head, Waluk acknowl-edged that the building is in tough shape. But there’s an opportunity here, he says.

Transforming this dark, flood-prone, and otherwise wasted space into a transient boater facility would not only signal that the city is committed to being a world-class port, but also could help sustain the capital improvements needed to preserve the historic masonry building.

“This is a golden opportunity,” Waluk said.

It was a similar sentiment to one the mayor expressed back in 2008 when the city was awarded a fed-eral grant to take on the project. And if things play out as expected, residents and boaters can expect to see the facility up and running as early as the July 4th weekend.

Once complete, it will be the first component of a grander vision for the aging property, dubbed Ar-mory Wharf. The project is com-prised of three components: the downstairs transient boaters’ facil-ity; a proposed 293-foot extension of the Ann Street Pier; and the re-development of the main and sec-ond floors of the building. Each are in various stages of development, with the transient boater facility the closest to fruition.

Aside from its current use as an antiques center, the property also serves an array of public services; namely, providing the only pub-

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Sixteen-year old Annie Tuthill of Jamestown will soon be heading to Finland, by way of Iceland and Norway, to compete in the 2011 WISSA Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships in Oravi, Finland.

The World Ice and Snow Sailing Association [WISSA] was formed in 1987 as a governing body for rac-ing on snow and ice. The WISSA ISS-WC is the oldest, continuously run, international race in the history of both windsurfing and kitesailing. Ironic, given that both sports are best known for their soft water it-erations.

Unlike iceboat races, that can involve miles of travel in search of clear ice, WISSA races take place at a predetermined site, regardless of surface conditions. It is incumbent upon the sailor to be prepared for the prevailing sailing surface.

Conditions at Oravi will be tricky. Temperatures this past week have been between 20 and 40 degrees below zero which makes for dry fast snow, but the winds are gen-erally light. Proper ski waxing tech-niques are critical for the snow course racing part.

WISSA racing has 3 classes: 1) Open Class: Any sled where

the rider is standing. This is how WISSA got started, and it relates to windsurfing rigs sailing on ice and snow.

2) Wing Class: Any hand-held foil. Design parameters are open.

3) Kite Class: All tethered foil de-signs- similar to the kites that can be seen sailing off Second Beach.

The cold temperatures and light winds will work well for the kites and, to a lesser extent the windsurf-

ing sleds. Wings require a bit more wind or a faster surface to move well. The close proximity to the Russian border will make for a live-ly interchange in the Kite Class as the reigning World Champion, Si-mon Gill from Montreal, will go up against the world’s best snowkiters from Russia, and the rest of Europe.

The rest of the North American contingent will be in the Wing Class. Klaus Faisst of Toronto, will join An-

nie Tuthill and her father, longtime competitor Will Tuthill, against the overwhelming forces from Sweden, Latvia, Finland, and Holland.

While some may curse the cold weather in Newport, others cele-brate it and use it to make Newport a year-round sailing location. For more information about this event, go to http://www.wissa2011.org/

Jamestown’s Annie Tuthill practices snow and ice sailing before heading to Finland to compete in the world championships.

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the Saunderstown Park n’ Ride, the #14 Express slingshots onto Route 4, then grabs interstate 95. Down-town Providence arrives in less than

an hour. Unless traf-fic or weather jump ugly, the trip takes fifty minutes.

I was curious about the histo-ry of the 14, how RIPTA viewed the route, and if any changes were in the works. This week, I exchanged emails with Cristy

Raposo, a RIPTA Marketing Special-ist. She shared my questions with her colleague, Greg Harris, from RIPTA’s Planning Department. The two tag-teamed in furnishing me with answers. What I learned: the 14 has existed in some form since 1977. The express was added in 1989 when construction on the Mt. Hope Bridge forced the agency to respond to Aquidneck Island riders who asked for an alternate route to Providence. Until then, the local 60 was the bus everyone rode. For two years (1989 until 1991) the 14 Express operated as it does now. When construction crews left the Mount Hope, bound for other ag-ing bridges, RIPTA considered kill-ing the 14 Express service. By this time, riders, many of whom were lawyers, were very happy with their speedy delivery to Providence and fought hard to keep the service. Their resolve led RIPTA to keep the 14 Express. Some ten years later there was another challenge to the beloved route. Again, the ridership stood up and voiced their passion-ate opinions. With the second win, the 14 Express appears safe for the foreseeable future. An average of 16 riders daily use the 14, and the bus

route is rarely brought up at RIPTA service meetings; a fact that nor-mally entails all is well with buses, drivers, and ridership. It seems this gem of a bus and route are quietly serving their faithful constituency. No changes to the route or time-ta-ble are planned at this time.

A friend recently asked me, Why an article on the 14? My reply con-tained two names: Trip and John. Riders of the 14 Express will sure-ly respond favorably to the names Trip Wolfskehl and John Egan. Both men have ridden the bus for years and enjoy wonderful reputations. They are generous, smart and very fun. I met these two gents on my many rides to and from Providence. Friendships slowly emerged, and we have become full-blown-share, your-life kind of buds. Perhaps we might have met some other way, but I doubt it. For me, the best part of the 14 is the fact I met these two. They and their families have be-come dear friends, and I am blessed to know them both.

If our decisions start as solutions to logistical or efficiency problems, they are usually sustained by deep-er relational bonds formed over time with other human beings. I started riding the 14 to navigate my way to Providence. I continued to ride because I wanted to see my friends, connect with them and share stories, problems, and amus-ing moments from life. I think the same is true of many who ride the 14 Express to Providence.

Part 3 of this column will focus on tips and tricks for riding a bus from drivers and frequent riders.

Aaron and his wife, Lisa, have lived in Newport for nine years. A 2001 graduate of URI, Aaron is a freelance writer, bike messenger,

drummer, and lover of books.

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n Gallison introduces bill to ban new drug Rep. Raymond E. Galli-son Jr. (D-Dist. 69, Bristol, Ports-mouth) introduced legislation to ban the sale or possession of a new synthetic drug, MDPV, called by the street name “bath salts.” The powerful synthetic stimulants reportedly cause a cocaine- or methamphetamine-like high.n Bill sponsored to tax luxury clothes Legislation has been introduced to stop exempting luxury cloth-ing items priced at $500 or more from the state sales tax. The bill is an alternative to the governor’s proposal to add a new 1-percent sales tax to many of the items cur-rently exempt, and that it would raise revenue for the state without harming those least able to afford new taxes.

n Defense Economy Planning Commission begins study The Special Legislative Commis-sion on Defense Economy Plan-ning held an organizational and introductory meeting to begin offering recommendations on policies to help preserve the state’s current defense economy and to provide incentives for new invest-ments.

n Bill prohibits senior appointed officials from serving as lobbyists. Legislation has been introduced that would prohibit any person whose position in state govern-ment requires confirmation by or the advice and consent of the Sen-ate from also acting as a lobbyist or engaging in lobbying.

n Municipal pension commis-sion issues final reportThe Senate Municipal Pension

Study Commission issued its final report with key findings and rec-ommendations. The commission was formed in 2009 to conduct a comprehensive review and study of different aspects of municipal pensions. Over the past year, the commission heard testimony from local city and town officials, invest-ment and pension fund experts and labor representatives. n Call for in-state tuition rates for immigrantsA proposal is being discussed to grant all students, regardless of im-migration statues, the opportunity to go to college at in-state tuition rates. The Student Equal Econom-ic Opportunity Act would make higher education more affordable and accessible for undocumented immigrant students who meet the proper residency requirements, or are in the process of doing so.

By Tom ShevlinOne of Narragansett Bay’s most

recognizable lights is getting a bit of a facelift. The Rose Island Light-house Foundation was given ap-proval by the city’s Historic District Commission to move forward on a window-replacement project, last week.

The project is one part of a broad-er renovation plan for the building, which, from its perch overlooking Newport Harbor and the East Pas-sage, is exposed to a relentless on-slaught of wind and saltwater.

According to RILF Executive Di-rector David McCurdy, none of the windows on the building are orig-inal to the structure, and the win-dows being replaced date to, ap-proximately, 1990. The plan is to go ahead with an in-kind replacement on the first floor, and install new in-sulated, double-hung, aluminum-clad windows on the second floor.

HDC members voted unani-mously during their Feb. 24 meet-ing to approve the application.

Also receiving approval were a pair of applications for window re-placements by Salve Regina Uni-versity at 206 Ruggles Ave. and 35 Shepard Ave.

The former is home to a univer-sity dormitory and was subject to little discussion by commissioners. The latter, on the other hand, was described by HDC Chairman John Shehan as “one of the most im-portant Queen Anne houses in the country.”

Shehan asked that the improve-ments be made using single-pane glass windows that are double- hung and “as close to the original as possible.”

Also of note was the approval of applications for window replace-ments at the following locations: 553 Bellevue Ave.; 9 Cliff Terrace; and 127 Harrison Ave. Meanwhile, the commission voted to deny a re-quest to permit vinyl-clad windows, which were mistakenly installed at 120 Rhode Island Ave. unit D, to re-main in place.

Under New Business, Shehan took a moment to reflect on the up-coming 350th anniversary of Wash-ington Square, and urged residents to pay mind to those buildings sur-rounding the historic city center that may be in need of repair, to help spruce up the neighborhood in advance of activities planned around the anniversary.

Rose Island Gets OK for Improvements

Schools Seek to Dismiss Pell Complaint

By Meg O’Neil

Four days after receiving a formal complaint, charging the Newport School Committee and School De-partment with abrogation of due process in the run up to the con-struction of the new Pell Elementa-ry School, the state Department of Education held a preliminary hear-ing on Friday, Feb. 18 to brief both sides about what to expect in the process moving forward.

The complaint, dated Feb. 14, 2011, alleges that the Newport School Committee, “failed in its du-ties to make appropriate provisions to the public for carrying out a $30 million bond approved by Newport voters in Nov. of 2010.” It was sent to State Education Commissioner Deborah Gist, and reviewed by staff attorney Kathleen Murray.

Five of the eleven complainants were in attendance, including Me-lissa Pattavina, James Asbel, Myles Standish, Drew Carey, and Kelley Cord. Representing the Newport School Department was their legal counsel, Neil Galvin.

Galvin indicated that the School Department would be making a motion to dismiss the complaint, which Murray said would be taken into consideration in her recom-mendation to Gist.

“This Commissioner has a very broad view of her authority,” stated Murray. “As a hearing officer, I give her my opinion on the issue. And it’s her line of decision that exists on ju-risdiction.”

If there is reasonable cause for another hearing according to Com-missioner Gist, the groups in ques-tion are to set a date for their at-torneys, determine their witnesses, and a hearing will be held in New-port on a date and time of their choosing.

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Political Scientist to Discuss Middle East

The Redwood Library and Ath-enaeum will host a free, public lec-ture by Hayat Alvi, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the National Security Affairs Department at the US Na-val College on Thursday, March 10 at 6pm. Ms. Alvi has lived in Egypt and taught political science at the American University in Cairo for four years. Her talk, entitled “The Winds of Democrary and Change in the Arab Middle East” will dis-cuss the Turkish model of govern-ment which is what many in Egypt are talking about using in the new Egyptian government. As an Egyp-tian political scientist, Ms. Alvi has a unique view and understanding of what has taken place in Cairo over the last few weeks and what those events portend for the future.

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Financing Education Discussion Set

The League of Women Voters, Newport County will sponsor an educational meeting on Financing Education in Rhode Island on Tues-day, March 1 from 5–7 p.m. at the Newport Public Library in the Ro-tary Room.

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A spaghetti dinner fundraiser is being held at The Elks Lodge for Kathy Godino, on Friday, March 5 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. Kathy former-ly worked at the Newport Boys & Girls Club. Tickets sold at the door, $10/adult; $5/child; $30 for family of 5. Raffle and silent auction. Call Beth Simone, 258-6725 for more information.

Guest SpeakerJack Kelly, nature contributor to

Newport This Week, will appear on “Crossed Paths,” a Newport Coun-ty cable access television program, beginning on February 25, at 6 p.m. Kelly, a nature photographer and amateur wildlife enthusiast, will present photographs and tell the sometimes humorous tales behind them.

Hosted by Charles Berluti, Crossed Paths is in its twenty-third year of production. This award-win-ning show highlights the talents and accomplishments of Newport County residents. Aided by friend and Director, Bob Poniantowski, Berluti has presented artists, actors, musicians, writers, poets, historians and photographers to the general public.

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Celtic Folk Music and Dance Program

Friends of the Jamestown Library present the ever-popular Atwater and Donnelly on Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m.

Award-winning duo Atwater-Donnelly performs a unique and entertainng blend of traditional American and Celtic folk music and dance, along with original songs and poetry. The program is free and open to the public. For more infor-mation, call the library at 423-7280.

African-American Foodways in Rhode Island

Join historian Ray Rickman and researcher Robb Dimmick at the Newport Public Library on Thurs-day, March 3 at 7 p. m. to hear about their experiences organiz-ing a major exhibition of memo-rabilia and artifacts related to Afri-can American food in Rhode Island. They will share stories of early ca-terer George T. Downing of New-port, oyster houses, the creation of johnny-cakes, and other stories re-lating to the history of Black foods, culture and businesses in Rhode Island from slavery to the present. The Johnson and Wales’ Culinary Arts Museum will host the exhibit, entitled: “Creative Survival: African-American Foodways in RI” in Sept. This program is free and open to the public

Wellness Career Open House

Area high school students are in-vited to tour the Vanderbilt Reha-bilitation Center Outpatient Facility on Wednesday, March 2 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Wellness professionals will share information about their careers and the rewards of working in the wellness industry. For more information contact Lisa Coble, Di-rectory of Volunteer Services, New-port Hospital, 845-1636.

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The Jamestown Senior Center and Teen Center are hosting the 3rd Annual Pasta Dinner and BINGO Night on Thursday, March 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Senior Center. Tick-ets are $10 and include dinner and dessert. BINGO games are $1 each. Tickets are available in advance at the Teen Center, Senior Center, and Recreation Office or at the door. Proceeds will be used towards the purchase of a new mini-bus for teen and senior activities. For more information, call 423-7261

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day, Feb. 14 to Monday, Feb. 21 the Newport Police Department responded to 515 calls. The num-ber of response calls has, now, been expanded to include all pub-lic services provided. Of those, 86 were motor vehicle related; there were 62 motor vehicle violations issued and 24 accidents.

The police also responded to 10 incidents of vandalism, 18 animal complaints, 3 noise com-plaints and 22 home/business alarm calls.

Officers also performed one funeral escort, 13 liquor estab-lishment checks and 15 school security checks (4-Rogers, 5-Thompson, 2-Coggeshall, 2-Cr-anston, 1-Sullivan and 1-Cluny). They transported 4 prisoners and recorded 8 instances of as-sisting other agencies.

In addition, 41 arrests were made for the following violations:n  Eight arrests were made for disorderly conduct.n  Five arrests were made for outstanding bench warrants.n  Five arrests were made for DUI.n  Four arrests were made for possession of alcohol by a minorn  Four arrests were made for noise violations.n  Two arrests were made for larceny.n  Two arrests were made for disorderly conduct.n  Two arrests were made for possession of illegal weapons.n  Two arrests were made for improper license of a motor vehicle.n  One arrest was made for vio-lating a no contact order.n  One arrest was made for em-bezzlement.n  One arrest was made for in-volvement in a missing juvenile.n  One arrest was made for fraudulent use of credit cards.n  One arrest was made for vandalism.n  One arrest was made for domestic simple assault.n  One arrest was made for felony assault.n  One arrest was made for possession of marijuana.n  One arrest was made for breaking & entering.

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al Annex will celebrate its opening on Thursday, Feb. 24 from 5-8 p.m. at 10 Christie’s Landing. The gallery will feature specially priced, hand selected pieces of art, antiques and collectibles from the private collec-tion of Gallery Z Director Berge Ara Zobian. Gallery Z is a long-stand-ing gallery on Atwells Avenue in Providence. The Newport Annex can be reached at 846-3286.

Kiwanis Club Acknowledges Center

Sarah Rivard, President of Kiwanis Club of Newport pres-ents Michelle Duga, Executive Director of the Edward King House Senior Center with a $1,000 gift because of the cen-ter’s commitment and exper-tise in delivering quality ser-vice and programs to active adults over 50. The Kiwanis Club of Newport is focused on children and families in New-port and surrounding commu-nities. For information regard-ing membership, contact Mrs. Rivard at 847-9200 x114.

Diabetes Clinic A five-week, nationally certified

Diabetes Outpatient Education pro-gram starts Wednesday, March 2, 6 to 8 p.m. at Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties, 1184 East Main Rd. Portsmouth.

Taught by certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators, this program helps participants better manage their diabetes through nutrition and meal planning, medication management, glucose (blood sug-ar) monitoring, exercise and weight management. A doctor’s order is required. Most insurance plans cov-er the fee of the program. To reg-ister, or for more information, call 849-2101.

Lure of the Far East Winter Series Continues

The Preservation Society lecture series will continue on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at Vernon House, 46 Clarke St. Vernon House possess-es a rare Chinese-inspired painted interior which is considered one of the great mysteries of Colonial America. Admission is $10 for Pres-ervation Society members, general admission $15. Space is limited.

On Wednesday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at The Elms, a lecture will focus on Miss Lucy Aldrich’s first collect-ing trips to China in 1919 and the subsequent impact her acquisition of objects have had on the forma-tion of the Costume and Textile de-partment at the Lucy Truman Al-drich Museum. Admission is free for Preservation Society members, and $5 for non-members. Advance reg-istration requested.

The series will conclude on Fri-day, March 18, with a trip to the Mu-seum of Fine Arts Boston and a visit to Art of the Americas Wing. Depar-ture from Newport is 9 a.m. and will return at approximately 6 p.m. The cost for Preservation Society mem-bers is $45, general admission $50. Space limited, advance registration required. For more information and to register for any of the programs, call 847-1000 ext. 154, or e-mail ppeterson@NewportMansions.org.

Emerging Artists The Portsmouth Arts Guild is

holding its 5th Annual Student Show, “Emerging Artists V,” Satur-day, Feb. 26 through Sunday, March 6. Artwork by high school students from the following participating schools will be displayed: Ports-mouth Abbey, Middletown High School, and Tiverton High School, with the possibility of a few other surrounding high schools to be in-cluded. The artwork for this show is chosen by the art teachers as the strongest in a variety of media in-cluding: 3D, drawing, photography, painting and sculpture.

The reception for this show will be a closing reception on the last day of the show, Sunday, March 6 from 2 to 4 pm. All are welcome for this exciting event showcasing some of the young artists of our community. Refreshments will be served and the event is free and open to the public. Handicap ac-cessible.

Regular gallery hours are Friday through Sunday from 1 to 5pm.

Leonard Agrees to Pay Fine over Ethics Complaint

A city councilor, who became the subject of a complaint in the wan-ing days of last November’s elec-tion, has reached an agreement with the state Ethics Commission.

Third Ward Councilwoman Kath-ryn E. Leonard agreed to pay a $100 fine for failing to disclose a minority interest in family property in Florida.

“Did I make a mistake? Yes,” she said. “Was is a terrible mistake? No.”

Leonard said, on Tuesday, that she was happy to pay the fine and move on with her duties on the council. The complaint was filed by Lucy Williams, the campaign man-ager of Leonard’s former opponent.

Middletown Fire Dept. Receives Grant

In an effort to enhance Rhode Island’s emergency response pre-paredness, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative David Cicilline an-nounced that the East Providence and Middletown Fire Depart-ments will receive over $568,342 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) through the Department of Homeland Security. The East Provi-dence Fire Department will receive $380,052 to purchase 2-thermal im-aging cameras, 57-personal escape rope packs, and provide a Rapid In-tervention Team (RIT) Training for all firefighters. The Middletown Fire Department will receive $188,290 to upgrade mobile radios and oth-er communication devices.

Food Safety Certification

The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) will be offering a ServSafe® Food Safety Manager’s Full Certifi-cation Class on Tuesday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 22 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This two day course will take place at the Hotel Viking on Bel-levue Ave. The two day ServSafe® Food Safety Training Program ful-fills the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Sanitation Certification requirement for all food service li-censes. This program is appropri-ate for restaurant owners, manag-ers, kitchen staff and wait staff. The ServSafe® Program, a nationally recognized program offered by the National Restaurant Association, is the restaurant and foodservice in-dustry’s preeminent food safety training program. To register for the course, contact RIHA at 223-1120.

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Upcoming Municipal Meetings

NEWPORT Planning Board, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m., City Hall-Council Chambers

Zoning Board of Review, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m., City Hall-Council Chambers

Canvassing Authority, March 1 at 11:30 a.m., City Hall-First Floor

Regular Council Meeting, March 9 at 6:30 p.m., City Hall-Council Chambers

Please note that some meetings scheduled after press time may not ap-pear above. For the latest upcoming meeting schedules visit SOS.RI.Gov, or visit Newport-Now.com.

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The Armory–Redevelop or Not?Standing in the bowels of the Thames Street Armory last week, it

was hard not to see the potential in the space. Plans calling for the construction of a transient boater facility have been debated for months, now. The city has pledged to move ahead, and, if all goes well, the facility could be open in time for the height of the summer.

The space is simple and raw. Massive wood beams run across the ceiling, intersecting at points with even larger brick columns. The ceiling is high for a basement, and though it’s dark, it doesn’t feel closed in.

City planners walked through the space and pointed out where the shower facilities would be, which walls would stay, and what would go.

But, it was also hard to look past the years of neglect. How did this historic gem get to this point? How could we allow this to happen?

The redevelopment of the Armory is a project that’s been on the back burner for years. And if not for federal grant money, it could have remained there.

Regardless of where you stand on the proposed Armory Wharf project, let the condition of this historic landmark serve as an exam-ple of what can happen when we take a wait and see approach to our public infrastructure.

Located on one of the most heavily-trafficked stretches of down-town, the Armory is a focal point of the Lower Thames Street area. It is quite simply one of the most visible and identifiable buildings along the street.

Unlike our underground water and sewer infrastructure, we can-not ignore the condition of the Armory, simply by choosing not to look.

City Councilwoman Naomi L. Neville may have said it best when she said that the Armory is a building worth saving. We agree.

What do you think should happen to the Armory? Have your say online at www.Newport-Now.com and vote in our latest poll.

By Pat Blakeley

The Newport County Council of the Navy League and the Rotary Club of Middletown recognized Naval Station Newport’s 2009 Se-nior and Junior Enlisted Service Members of the Year at an awards dinner held last week at the Main-stay Inn. Rotary Club president Car-ol Mitchell and Navy League vice president David Carrillo presided over the gathering of military and civilian guests.

Captain Joseph P. Voboril, Com-manding Officer, Naval Station Newport, introduced Master at Arms First Class Matthew Samu-el Thomas, as the Senior Enlisted Service Member of the Year, citing his maturity, interpersonal skills and extraordinary leadership abili-ties. Thomas serves as the Leading Petty Officer in the Naval Station

Security De-p a r t m e n t , supervising a team of both military and civil-ian person-nel. He was specifically recognized for increas-ing the level of security

on the base while dealing with re-duced manning and funding con-straints.

Interior Communications Sec-ond Class General Grant Livings-ton, of the Naval War College Gam-ing Department, was recognized as the Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Year, singled out for his ex-emplary technical acumen and un-wavering commitment to mission

accomplish-ment. Naval War College C o m m a n d Master Chief Charles Das-sance lauded Livingston’s expertise in the mainte-nance and operation of a multime-

dia communications systems uti-lized in worldwide gaming events, as well as his media training in sup-port of senior military and civilian personnel.

The honorees received letters of appreciation from officials at the federal, state and local levels, as well as recognition from their home states. They also received gifts from many area businesses.

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Water Improvements Could Cost Less than Initially EstimatedBy Tom Shevlin

Needed improvements to the city’s water treatment plants could cost less than first expected, city of-ficials told councilors on Wednes-day, Feb. 16.

According to City Manager Ed-ward F. Lavallee, new estimates associated with upgrades to the Lawton Valley and Station One treatment plants indicate that the total cost of the projects could come in $10 million less than pre-viously thought. Last year, council-ors were told that improvements to the plants would cost between $50 million on the low end, to up to $87 million.

Lavallee and Public Utilities Di-rector Julia Forgue briefed council-ors on the status of the mandated projects during a special workshop at City Hall. Advances in filtration technology are the main drivers in the savings.

The higher figure had been as-sociated with a plan to incorporate a cutting edge, nano-filtration sys-tem to eliminate harmful byprod-ucts produced during the treat-ment process. But according to the city, new technology in more prov-en filtration methods has advanced over the last two years, making the project that much more affordable.

Under a 2004 consent agree-ment with the state Department of Health and Department of Envi-ronmental Management, Newport is required to make improvements to its Lawton Valley and Station

One treatment facilities to reduce the level of total trihalomethanes (TTHMs), a recognized human car-cinogen that occurs as a byproduct of chlorination.

The city has until 2014 to have the upgrades complete. It’s expect-ed that the pace of work associ-ated with the project will increase over the coming months as the city moves toward initiating the design-build process.

According to Forgue, a request for proposals was issued in Novem-ber and bids are expected to be re-ceived by April.

The RFP was formulated based on a months-long testing and re-view project conducted by con-sultants Camp, Dresser, McKee and initiated following a council work-shop in April of last year.

Over the summer, engineers tested various methods of control-ling water quality, including gran-ular activated carbon (GAC) filtra-tion, nano-filtration and a process known as mixed ion exchange, or MIEX which uses a slurry-like resin to remove contaminants during the early stages of the treatment process.

According to Forgue, the city is currently leaning toward either the GAC or MIEX methods, due to po-tential cost savings.

Mayor Stephen C. Waluk won-dered which method would yield the best tasting water.

Both nano-filtration and carbon-based solutions have been shown to produce the best tasting water,

councilors were told, but in each case, it’s likely that taste will be im-proved.

Forgue noted, however, that there’s not much the city can do about metallic tasting water caused by pipes in the ground or individu-al properties.

In addition to how much the council should be prepared to spend, Lavallee also reported prior to the meeting that an indepen-dent study has determined that the city should indeed continue to own and operate the water system. Previously, the question had been raised whether it would make more sense to lease or sell the system to a private operator. But according to Lavallee, with an estimated asset valuation of roughly $35 million, the city would be unable to divest itself from the system “at a prof-it that would make it reasonable within the public interest.”

“Water is becoming more and more valuable of a commodity,” said Lavallee on Tuesday. What dragged the assessment down in the eyes of the consultant was the continued cost of operating and upgrading the system.

Consideration was also given to whether the city should discuss creating a new water authority with other municipalities or entities that already use the system. There,again, the study determined that the city should continue to maintain oper-ating control. “The other users al-ready have a pretty good deal now,” Lavallee explained.

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lic access to Newport Harbor be-tween Perrotti Park and King Park; housing the only public bathroom station on Lower Thames Street; a public dinghy dock, transient dock services; kayak rental; access to the Rose Island ferry; and a touch-and-go dock space for water taxis. The Armory Wharf project would great-ly expand all that.

As an architect and former Plan-ning Board member, City Council-woman Naomi L. Neville brings a unique perspective to the discus-sion. She also has a vision for the building, as a whole.

One day, she hopes people will be saying to each other, “Let’s meet at the Armory.”

According to Neville, as a build-ing, it needs attention, suffering from what she acknowledged has been decades of neglect. But, she added, “The bones of the building are good… It’s a building worth in-vesting in.”

Taking advantage of the grant money to fix up the basement, she said, should be seen as a start to what should be a concerted effort to address the building as a whole.

Erected by the State of Rhode Island to house the R.I. militia in 1885, the property was purchased from the state by the Newport Redevelopment Agency in 1984 through a pair of state and munici-pal loans. It was transferred to the city last year in preparation for its redevelopment.

And while the city’s investment in the facility has received the en-thusiastic support of the city’s Wa-terfront Commission, administra-tion, and boating set, opposition has also emerged.

Some say the building should be sold; that it’s an albatross and has been chronically mismanaged. Others, say that the city is over-reaching in its plans; that the mar-ket won’t support it.

But to proponents, Armory Wharf represents a once-in-a-life-time opportunity to restore a key piece of the downtown waterfront and reinvigorate the Lower Thames Street corridor.

Thanks to a $713,000 federal fish and wildlife grant, plus another $163,000 in state and private con-tributions, funding for the boating center is already in place.

According to a city-issued pro-spectus, this new Harbor Center would would reclaim about 8,000-square feet of interior space with entrances from Thames Street and the Ann Street Pier. Storage lockers, restrooms with showers; a laundry room, vending area and ATM ma-chines would welcome visitors. The facility would also include a lounge with charts and Internet access; a concierge/information desk; office space for the city dockmaster and facilities manager; and an interac-tive information kiosk to help visi-tors locate sight-seeing destination and other ports of call.

It would be open from May 1 to Oct. 31, and staffed most of the season from 6 a.m. to midnight. Security services will be employed midnight to 6 a.m. As with the city’s parking program, it is conceivable that the city could contract out the operation of the pier and Harbor Center if cost effective. Because of its propensity for flooding during high tide events, the entire lower level center would be wash-out ready.

Bids have already come in on the project, and the city is prepared to award a contract in the amount of $664,000 to the lowest responsible bidder.

City Councilor Justin S. McLaugh-lin was one of those who joined the early morning gathering. It was his first time in the basement of the building, and he said afterwards that it was hard not to come away with a new perspective.

In the past, McLaughlin has said that the city should consider selling the property. On Monday, he won-dered if there was a way to delay the renovation until another proj-ect is given an official go-ahead: the proposed extension of the Ann Street pier.

That project, though technically separate from the transient boater facility, would ostensibly enhance the potential revenue stream for the Armory.

“What if CRMC doesn’t permit the extension, or only allows a cer-tain percentage of the extension?,” McLaughlin asked. “We need to be looking at a comprehensive plan for the whole building.”

But according to Paige Bronk, director of Planning, Zoning, De-velopment and Inspections, each element of the Armory Wharf plan has been developed to be self-sus-taining.

“It’s important to note that each component generates an annual net positive income for the city,” he said.

For example, the downstairs boating facility is being developed not with revenue derived from the expanded facility at Ann Street, but rather from the city’s existing tran-sient moorings. That’s a key point, according to Bronk. While there is a natural synergy between the lower level boating facility and the reve-nues generated through additional tie-up fees at the pier, the two are not dependent on each other, he said.

Third Ward Councilwoman Kath-ryn E. Leonard, who has recused herself from voting on aspects of the plan due to her relationship with the owners of the abutting 41º North, also toured the building on Friday.

“When I saw the building and the way that the city had maintained it, I was really not happy about it,” she said. “How do you take building that is in such disrepair, and expect to put $750,000 into the bottom of it without fixing the rest of it?,” she said. “As a taxpayer, I have to ask: ‘Who’s going to pay for it?’”

“I just really think people would look at things in their entirety. When you start to look at a project, you look at it in its entirety.”

For its part, the city maintains that it is looking at things compre-hensively. Over the last four years, the city has made numerous im-provements to the building totaling $184,651, and more are planned for the next few years. Those improve-ments include roughly $40,000 in roof repairs and another $46,000 in masonry repairs.

Still, after the tour, it was ap-parent that more work would be needed to address the building, as a whole.

Steve Cundy, owner of Tropi-cal Gangsters and Tropical Gang-stillettos, has been a steady voice in opposition of the project. He also joined the group as they made their way through the build-ing. As the Armory’s closest neigh-bor, he’s watched as the building deteriorated, and remains con-vinced that the city should sell the property and let the market take its course.

But according to the city, as it is today, the Armory is worth less than $500,000, and if sold, it would need to pay the state $200,000 as part of its original purchase agree-ment. Also, a state historic preser-vation office deed restriction lim-its the exterior changes that can be made to the building, thereby decreasing the likelihood of the city securing private investments.

Whatever the ultimate best use for the upstairs of the build-ing is, most believe that the build-ing should help augment existing businesses rather than compete with them.

In that respect, as Neville notes, moving ahead with the transient boater facility may very well be a step in the right direction toward the day when ‘meeting at the Ar-mory’ becomes second nature for tourists and locals alike.

Mayor Stephen Waluk, looking upward (at right), led a public walk-through of the Armory building on Thames St.

(Photo by Tom Shevlin)

Rarely seen basement view of the Armory building.

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in the Friends Bookstore, lower lob-by of the library or at: www.new-portlibraryri.org/npl/support-your-library/friends-of-the-library/.

The Friends also offer many ways to volunteer at the Library. Every week hundreds of used books are donated to the Newport Public Li-brary, and a dedicated group of volunteers sort, price and arrange them for sale in the Bookstore, which now has almost 5,600 books for sale. Of those, about 2,800 are fiction and the rest are non-fiction. There is a special area for children’s books, as well as a good selection of music CDs and DVDs. Additional volunteers staff the Bookstore sales

desk. All proceeds from the Book-store are donated to the Library.

Another way to volunteer is helping at one of the three annual Book Sales that are held in Janu-ary, July and November. Each one of these sales needs numerous vol-unteers to help set up and staff the sale.

The Friends also host other events such as this year’s “A Win-ter’s Tail” where children read sea-sonal stories to Potter League trained dogs, made crafts and en-joyed refreshments. Volunteers are always welcome, and if you are interested, please call the Library at 847-8720, x100 to sign up.

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Holistic Healthcare ReformImagine a healthcare system

where the patient is treated, not just the disease.

Healthcare reform is front and center and on many people’s minds lately, but beyond legislation there has been a push by patients who want a more holistic approach to their healthcare. There is a shift tak-ing place to treat not only the dis-ease, but also the patient through mind-body healing in the form of yoga, massage, acu-puncture, Reiki, nutri-tion, prayer, meditation, and other alternative and complementary therapies.

Some hospitals are mak-ing an effort to find a bal-ance between battling illness and nourishing life. There are a few in-novative, hospital-based, integra-tive therapy programs. Though all are still in their infancies. They inte-grate conventional and unconven-tional therapies to create an envi-ronment that provides multi-tiered healing for their patients. However, one of the big hurdles in getting integrative care programs imple-mented in other hospitals is being able to show that these interven-tions not only are nice for the pa-tients but are actually going to save money.

Integrative Therapy ProgramsIn Middletown, we are fortunate

to have the non-profit Center for Health and Well-Being located at 333 Valley Rd, a branch of the In-tegrative Care Program of Women & Infants Hospital (WIH) and fund-ed by the Van Beuren Charitable Foundation. Women & Infants has found true balance between treat-ing illness and nourishing life, and has been at the forefront of the ev-idence-based research and integra-tion of complementary care. This holistic perspective allows integra-tive medicine to facilitate the body’s innate healing process to naturally manage symptoms, increase well-ness, and improve the effectiveness of treatments. Kerri Maroney, Inte-

grative Care Coordinator, is eager to have this program be a part of the community to help patients in their healing process. Kerri is gen-uine when she says, “We are here to provide a space of awareness, education, and support to nurture the body’s innate healing process.” The integrative care services of this

program, offered both to WIH pa-tients and to the public, include lymphedema therapy, acupunc-ture, massage, Reiki, hypnotherapy, reflexology, skin care, yoga, holis-tic fitness, Thai bodywork and psy-chotherapy, as well as weight loss programs and support groups. In their efforts to be embraced by the community, they have reached out to Newport Hospital, where they have been well received, and they invite members of the therapeutic community to give workshops that would benefit their patients. They are also seeking outside space, due to their limited clinic space, to be donated so that they can hold larg-er classes and/or workshops to help the broader East Bay community. For more information, visit www.womenandinfants.org/middletown or call 846-0042.

The Boston Medical Center (BMC) offers holistic care to their patients through grants, private philanthro-py and volunteers. Currently, there is an incredible demand for integra-tive services at BMC; approximately 1,500 patients a year benefit from one or more of the safe, evidence-based therapies offered free of charge at the center, which include acupuncture, massage, yoga and qi gong. For more information go to www.bmc.org

New York City’s Beth Israel Medi-cal Center (BIMC), through the ef-forts and funding of fashion de-signer Donna Karan and her Urban Zen Foundation, provides whole-person, integrative care for cancer patients. The integrative therapy program, located within the hos-pital, offers patients yoga therapy, essential oil therapy, Reiki and nu-trition, as well as, a designated tran-quil space intended for meditation and prayer. For more information www.urbanzen.org

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It’s not a single stressor that makes you sick–it’s the cumula-tive effect of many stressors on the body, mind and spirit that wears you down and makes you vulner-able. We all have the natural mech-anisms for ongoing healing in our bodies. As long as you’re living, you’re healing, which is why it’s so important that you allow your body to function at its maximum poten-tial by making healthy choices.

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Washington, D.C. as She’s Never Seen it BeforeNewport Teacher Experiences

State of the Union Up Close and Personally

By Paige Farias

Dale Blaess was chosen as New-port’s 2010 Teacher of the Year, not only because of her hard work as a kindergarten teacher at William J. Underwood Elementary School, but also for her understanding of the strong relationship between teacher and parent that needs to be shaped in order for each child to succeed. In November, she also received the National Educa-tor Award from the Milken Family Foundation for her fourteen-year dedication as a teacher, which is why she was chosen to be Con-gressman David N. Cicilline’s guest at President Obama’s State of the Union Address on Jan. 25. When Blaess found out that she had been selected, she was stunned. “I was in such shock that I didn’t believe that I was actually going to Wash-ington. I thought that I would be Cicilline’s guest for something here in Rhode Island, profiling the ad-dress–never that I would get to go to the real thing,” she recalls.

After arriving in Washington and meeting Cicilline, Blaess was es-

corted to a pre-speech party at the home of Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi. She mingled with Congress-man Cicilline and various politi-cians, and then proceeded to the Capitol Building, where she de-scribed the security as very strict. “I was warned not to bring a purse with me because of the extent of the search procedure,” she said. Blaess was also not allowed any sort of electronic devices, so, when she and the newly-elected Cicil-line were shown to their seats, she was slightly disappointed that she was not able to communicate with family about where to look for her on camera. Seating at the event was based on seniority, and Cicil-line was considered a ‘freshman’, so they were seated in the upper bal-cony, behind where Obama spoke, next to the press.

The only time the veteran teach-er could really see the President’s face was when he entered and left the room. The portion of the ad-dress that hit home for her was, of

course, education and the Presi-dent’s plan to improve it. She was very excited to hear that the Presi-dent was a full supporter of educa-tion starting at home and the con-cept of parents being important educators to their children along with teachers. On nationaljournal.com, Obama was quoted during the speech saying, “In South Ko-rea, teachers are known as `nation builders.’ Here in America, it’s time

we treated the people who edu-cate our children with the same level of respect.” Hearing the Pres-ident say this was very reassuring for Blaess, as she often experiences both personally and second-hand the increasing lack of respect that students seem to be showing to-wards their educators. She was im-pressed to hear President Obama speak about inspiring young peo-ple to become teachers and how important that it is to him and the nation as a whole.

Blaess recalled that she was one of the first people to applaud the importance of keeping the science fair in schools to help give stu-dents a well-balanced education. The President’s remarks regarding the controversial rescinding of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, how-ever, brought a standing applause to just about all members of the audience, while the members of the military who were present re-mained seated. This was because, as Blaess knew, thanks to her re-

tired military husband, both the military and the Supreme Court are not allowed to clap or show any emotion that may represent an opinion during the speech. An-other concern for the kindergar-ten teacher that was addressed by President Obama, was energy con-servation. The President said his goal is to have 80% of the nation’s electricity be derived from clean energy sources by 2035, leaving her hopeful.

Blaess was in high spirits at the conclusion of the speech, not only with the progress that she felt he made with his address, but because she was able to hear the speech in person. Being able to see the First Lady was quite an experience, as well. “Television and print really do not do her justice. Even Hillary Clinton was much more beautiful than I expected,” she remembers. After the speech, everyone had to wait until the President departed before they could even begin to leave, themselves. An intern came to direct Blaess through the under-ground corridors and back to Cicil-line’s office where she arrived even before the Congressman, because of the strong security.

Blaess then witnessed what it was like for a Congressman af-ter the address. The former Provi-dence mayor had to contact sev-en different press organizations, such as Rhode Island radio station WPRO, to talk about his reactions to the speech. She was also able to observe the diverse reactions from both political parties. In response to the address, Cicilline said, “The message President Obama sent this evening is the same message I have been hearing for the past year from the men and women of Rhode Island–the challenges we face as a nation will not be over-come with Democratic or Repub-lican solutions, but with solutions for America.”

Finally, escort vehicles were al-lowed to leave the building, and Newport’s 2010 Teacher of the Year was whisked away from her eve-ning feeling like a sort of political Cinderella.

Dale Blaess, chosen as Congressman David Cicilline’s guest at President Obama’s State of the Union Address, also had the honor

to attend a pre-speech reception at Nancy Peolosi’s home.

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SENIOR SAVVYBy Florence Archambault

The Middletown Senior Cen-ter, housed in the former Berke-ley- Peckham School on Green End Avenue, is a vibrant and active fa-cility. Under the leadership of exec-utive director Arleen Kaull, it offers many diverse social and education-al programs and provides services for seniors. Membership is open to seniors, 50 years and over, and the yearly dues are $10. The center is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You do not have to be a Middletown resident to join.

The Center’s monthly newslet-ter is available online. To access it, visit www.middletownri.com/se-nior/index.php and click the link. It includes extensive information on Aquidneck Island and specific pro-grams for seniors.

Here are some of the offerings for the month of March.n  On Monday, March 7 the Cen-

ter will offer malasadas for sale. A Portuguese pastry, malasadas are

a delicacy, somewhat like dough-boys, covered with lots of sugar. They are traditionally eaten on the day before Fat Tuesday. They will be available by the half dozen and the dozen and must be ordered in ad-vance.n  On Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to

noon, free tax return preparation is available through the AARP Tax Aid Foundation. You must call for an appointment and bring all the nec-essary documents with you. Guide-lines are in the online newsletter.n  Wednesday, March 23, the

center will host an afternoon card and game party from 1 - 3 p.m. Wine, desserts, tea and coffee will be served. There will be door prizes, raffles and a penny social Reserva-tions are required, the cost is $5. n  Every day, in addition to the

meal program, homemade soup “to go” is for sale, made fresh dai-ly by Chef Ray Sinappi from the Cr-anston Senior Center. The choice is listed on the daily meal menu. You can order in advance or just stop

by. The soup sells for $2 a pint or $4 a quart and is available to the en-tire Aquidneck Island community. Don’t forget those fabulous meals, every day, for only $3!n  Ongoing programs include

exercise, zumba, bingo, painting, knitting, digital photography and computer classes among others.

Senior centers offer a place to spend time with your peers, not only in an educational atmosphere, but in a very hospitable surround-ing. Attendance at any senior cen-ter provides a great opportunity to interact with others, especially if you live alone. You can spend time socializing, engage your brain and maintain a mind/body/spirit con-nection.

The Middletown Senior Center has a lot to offer the entire senior population of Aquidneck Island. There is, indeed, something for everyone. For more information, call 849-8823 or visit www.middle-townri.com/senior.

Jason Shealy and Jeremy Hanson as Chinese passengers on board the SS. American in Anything Goes.

Director is also Chef and Band Member for Popular Annual Dinner Theater Production

By Katherine Imbrie

Newport’s Swanhurst Chorus is offering seven performances of Cole Porter’s madcap, shipboard romp, “Anything Goes” as its spring dinner-theater show, the group’s 17th annual “Tribute to Broadway” production.

The light-as-air story takes place aboard an ocean liner, the S.S. American, sailing from New York to London, and it involves an intricate romantic triangle among a stow-away, an heiress and an aristocrat. Ever since the show’s Broadway de-but in 1934, it has won the love of audiences for its witty dialog and lively tunes by the master of the genre, Porter. Over the decades, “Anything Goes” has been revived in several different versions, some emphasizing dance, others music.

“For this production, we’re do-ing the full 1962 version, includ-ing all of the original songs,” says Lisa Babbitt, who handles publicity for Swanhurst. “Some of the best-known songs are All Through the Night, Friendship, You’re The Top, I Get a Kick Out of You, and of course, Anything Goes.”

Babbitt notes that it seems espe-cially appropriate that Swanhurst will be performing this particu-

lar musical for Newport audienc-es, because Porter is said to have penned the musical while staying at Rosecliff.

For most of the year, the 50-member Swanhurst Chorus per-forms more serious, classical con-certs. But some of its members also enjoy the opportunity to “cut loose” each spring with a performance of a fun-loving Broadway show. The cast of “Anything Goes” numbers 18, with the other members of the regular chorus helping out behind the scenes.

It’s a dinner-theater show, so “we also do the cooking and serv-ing,” says Babbitt, whose husband Jonathan wears multiple hats as di-rector, chef, and keyboardist – one half of the show’s two-person live band.

For each show, Jonathan Babbitt will produce from 70 to 90 dinners, with cast members doing the plat-ing and serving in between acts. “Dinner is served within the time frame of the play,” explains Lisa Bab-bitt. “We serve salads and drinks, then do the first scene, then serve dinner, and then continue with the rest of Act One.”

Patrons are given a choice of two or three entrees, such as chicken, salmon, pork loin, or cheese ravioli.

Babbitt says that the shows “typi-cally sell out,” and the intimate size of the room means that no more than 90 can be accommodated for each performance. Seating is by res-ervation, with early reservers get-ting tables closest to the stage. “But the room is small, so even the tables at the back get a very good view.”

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TO GO:When: Friday and Saturday evenings, March 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, with Sunday matinees on March 6 and 13. Where: Newport’s Fenner Hall, 15 Fenner Ave.Info: Doors will open Friday and Satur-day evenings at 6:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. Tickets for the evening per-formances are $35 and include a full din-

ner, dessert buffet. Sunday matinees are $28 with full lunch and des-sert included. Children 12 and under are $30 for Fridays and $23 for matinees. Reservations are advised. Call 401-682-1630 or visit www.Swanhurst.org for more information or to make a reservation.

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ThursdayFeb. 24

Newport CooksThe Mysteries of baking are re-vealed at this class taught by Chef Karen Benjamin of The Creative Cake Company. 6 – 8 p.m., Edward King House, 35 King St., Newport. $50 per person, 293-0740.

Celtic Music“Buille,” an evening of the finest Celtic music with Common Fence Music at Channing Church, 7:30 p.m., 135 Pelham St., Newport, 683-5085.

Live Jazz for KidsThe musicians will entertain guests with songs kids know and love in a jazz setting incorporating old-time standards, 1 – 4 p.m., Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Rd., Ports-mouth, 847-3777

Peace, Fun & Winter on IceCome to the Sovereign Bank Fam-ily Skating Center and enjoy per-formances at sunset by elite figure skaters, free, 5:30 p.m.

Visit the American RevolutionLecture at the Colony House. Join Norman Desmarais for a lecture on American Revolutionary War sites. $5 a person / $4 w/ button. 5:30 p.m., Washington Square, 841-8770.

Comedy HypnotistBruce James takes volunteers from the audience and makes them the stars of the show. The results are hilarious $5/free w/button, 7 p.m., Hyatt Regency Goat Island,847-7666.

Dance LessonsLearn how to dance, then enjoy moving around on the floor with style. $15/$10 w/button. East Bay Ballroom, 7 – 10 p.m.,15 Fenner Ave., 849-5678.

Annual Hot Drink ContestThe competition heats up as judg-es determine the Best Hot Drink in Newport. 9 p.m., The Red Parrot, 348 Thames St., 847-3140. Free admission.

Discover Colonial Newport Walking TourHear stories of revolution and ruin

among Newport’s diverse people. Tour begins at 10 a.m. at the Mu-seum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames Street. $12 a person/ $10 w/ button. 841-8770

Scenic Train RidesRemember the days of old and travel along the scenic tracks of Aquidneck Island. 846-5791, Adults $7.50/$6 w/button, Children $5/$4 w/button, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., Old Colony/ New-port Railroad Newport Depot, 19 America’s Cup Ave.

Tastes of the Working WaterfrontLearn about the sailors, merchants and immigrants who lived along Lower Thames. Tickets for this tour are sold at the tour departure point, Whitehorne House Museum, 416 Thames St. $12 a person/ $10 w/ button. 11 a.m., 841-8770.

Teen Screenwriting WorkshopLearn how to develop a film from just a thought onto paper at the Middletown Public Library at 6 p.m. in this five week course. 12-18 years old. Email ChristinaWolf-skehl@yahoo.com or 846-1573 for more information.

Meeting House Site TourTour two of Newport’s earliest houses of worship. Begins at 11:30 at the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. $12 a per-son/ $10 w/ button, 841-8770

Art Museum Family ToursFun-for-everyone art projects at the Newport Art Museum, 76 Bel-levue Ave., 1 – 2:30 p.m., Non-member families $18/$15 w/but-ton. 848-8200

Kids Tennis LessonsUSTA QuickStart Tennis, uses spe-cial balls, equipment and rules to introduce kids to tennis in a fun and effective way! 2 – 3 p.m., Advance registration requested – 849-4777, International Tennis Hall of Fame 194 Bellevue Ave.

Seal Watch & Lighthouse TourJoin Rose Island Lighthouse Foun-dation and Save the Bay aboard M/V Alletta Morris for a one hour cruise around the Rose Island Lighthouse to observe the seals. 324-6020. Departs from Bowen’s Ferry Landing at 3:30 p.m. $20

adult & $15 kids/seniors; $2 off tour w/button.

23rd Annual Nacho TastingSample Award winning Nachos. 2 – 4 p.m., Brick Alley Pub, 140 Thames St. 849-6334

Newport Seal SafariEnjoy a one hour narrated and guided seal safari of Narragansett Bay, Newport Harbor and Rose Is-land Lighthouse aboard the Patriot at 3:30 p.m. Leaves from Oldport Marine’s dock next to the Moor-ing Restaurant. 662-0082, adults $16/$14 w/button children under 8 $14/$12 w/button.

Belcourt Castle Ghost TourMrs. Tinney takes you on a tour of her home and talks about her ghost experiences. Tour Price: $25 per adult $15 student/ senior. Res-ervations are recommended. $2 off the tour with the Winter Festival Button. Not for children under 8. 846-0669, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., 657 Bel-levue Ave.

Teen Screenwriting WorkshopLearn how to develop a film from just a thought onto paper at the Middletown Public Library at 6 p.m. in this five week course. 12-18 years old. Email ChristinaWolf-skehl@yahoo.com or 846-1573 for more information.

“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare”Informal group meets to give inter-pretive readings of Shakespeare’s works, 6 – 7 p.m., free, Redwood Library, 847-0292, www.redwood-library.org

Run and Chug ClubRunning and walking group that meets at 6:15 p.m. weekly outside Fastnet.

FridayFeb. 25

4th FridaysLive music and art at the Newport Art Museum. Mingle with friends after work from 6 – 9 p.m., 76 Bel-levue Ave.

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Greenvale Vineyard–”Jazz for Kids”-Dick Lupino, Yvonne Monnett, and Tish Adams

Newport Blues Café –Felix Brown, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand–Local Band Jam-Designated Driver, 9 p.m.

Newport Marriot–Paul DelNero Jazz, 7-10 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub–DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.

One Pelham East–Keith Manville

Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel–Lois Vaughan, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Rhino Bar–Live Band

Rhumbline–Joe Parillo, 7-11 p.m.

Friday, February 25Asterisk –Fran Curley, Jazz Trio

The Chanler at Cliff Walk–Dick Lupino & Friends, 6-10 p.m.

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Bros.

Hyatt Hotel–Dave Manuel on piano, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11 p.m.

Newport Blues Café –Joshua Tree, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand–Triad, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub –Chopville,10 p.m. ‘til closing

One Pelham East–Never in Vegas

Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel–Bobby Ferreira, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Rhino Bar–The Buzz

Rhumbline–Lois Vaughan, 6:30-10 p.m.

Saturday, February 26Café 200 – Dogie & the Cowpie Poachers

Christie’s – DJ & Dancing, 10 p.m.

Clarke Cooke House–Foreverly Bros.

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LaForge Casino Restaurant–Dave Manuel on piano, 7-11p.m.

Newport Blues Café–Separate Ways the Band, 9:30 p.m.

Newport Grand–Masquerade Ball featuring DJ Face, 8 p.m.; Rumors, 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub –DJ Curfew, 10 p.m.-12:45 a.m.

One Pelham East–Bobby T Band

Portofino’s at the Royal Plaza Hotel–Lois Vaughan, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Rhino Bar – Felix Brown

Rhumbline – Joe Parillo, 6:30-10 p.m.

Sambar – DJ Butch, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 27Castle Hill Inn–Dick Lupino & Friends, 12:30-3:30 p.m.

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

Fastnet–Irish Music Session 5 - 9 p.m.

O’Brien’s Pub– Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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Monday, February 28Fastnet–”Blue Monday”, 10 p.m. - 1 a.m.

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Entertainmentto pre-register, 846-8276 ext. 122, $10, 87 Oliphant Ln., Middletown.

Road to Independence Walking TourHear stories from the years sur-rounding the American Revolution in Newport. 11 a.m., Tour begins at the Museum & Shop at Brick Mar-ket, 127 Thames St. $12 a person/ $10 w button. 841-8770.

Winter Festival Movie TimeEverybody’s favorite talking Chi-huahuas are back in Disney’s newly released movie Beverly Hills Chi-huahua 2, noon, Jane Pickens The-atre, 49 Touro St.

Illuminated GardenThe 6th annual event at Ballard Park with thousands of lights and light sculptures from 6 – 9 p.m. Free, 619-3377

Wild & Scenic Film FestivalSponsored by Save the Bay. The Jane Pickens Theatre, 49 Touro St. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 846-5474

Family Magic ShowJoin in the magical fun as BONAPARTE excites and delights families with his special brand of magic. 6:30 p.m., $7/$4 w/button, Hyatt Regency on Goat Island, 847-7666

Bit Players Family ShowAward-winning comedy troupe performs high-energy, fast-paced improv. $10/Adult or $8 w/but-ton, children $5 w/button, BYOB, 7 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place. 849-3473

Winter Fest Comedy ShowDouble Headliner Show - Featuring comedian Juston McKinney and Michael Coleman. Tickets $27/$22 w/button. 8 p.m., Hotel Viking, One Bellevue Ave. 847-7666, Must be at least 16 years to attend.

Coffee Hour with NTWDrop in to the The People’s Café on Thames St. at 10 a.m. to ask ques-tions, give us some news tips, or discuss Newport happenings with the Newport This Week and New-port-Now.com staff.

Newport Seal Safari9:30 a.m., Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for details.

Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour10 a.m., Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for more details.

Scenic Train Rides10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for more details.

Colonial Site TourTour two of Newport’s historic landmarks, and backdrops to the American Revolution. Tour begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. $12 a person, 841-8770

23rd Annual Nacho Tasting2 – 4 p.m., Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for more details.

Seal Watch Cruises3:30 p.m. Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for details.

Lantern Tour of Colonial NewportFeel transported through time to on a lantern-lit stroll through New-port’s Historic Hill. Tour begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Museum & Shop at Brick Market, 127 Thames St. $12/$10 w/ button. 841-8770

Belcourt Castle Ghost Tour5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please see Thurs-day, Feb. 24 for more details.

SaturdayFeb. 26

Open Drawing SessionAn open drawing session with a model, 9 a.m. – noon, $13, at the Coleman Center, 24 Liberty St., Newport. 662-1630.

2nd Annual Winter Dog StrollDress your pets in their winter out-fits and take a stroll through New-port. Starting at Wag Nation, 92 Williams St., 11 a.m.,619-3719 Free to participate. Chicken Wing Cook-OffArea restaurants compete to see who makes the best chicken wings. 12 – 3 p.m., Hyatt Regency on Goat Island. Admission $7/$5 w/button, 847-7666

A Wish Come TrueLive entertainment, contest raffles and lots of fun to help A Wish Come True, Inc. - a local nonprof-it organization. Noon – 1 a.m., Jimmy’s Saloon, 37 Memorial Blvd. 781-9199 $7/$5 w/button.

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SPORTSViking Girls Clinch Second

Rogers 58Narragansett 32

Frostbite Results Mike Auperin and Moose McClintock, of the Frostbite race

committee, fired off eight races in a solid 15 to 20 knots on Sunday, Feb. 20. With square courses and a shifty northwesterly, the fleet of more than a dozen lasers appeared to be piled together at every rounding. Mark Bear won with 16 points. With 32 points Will Don-aldson took second place. Next, Ted Hood and Mark Kroening tied with 38 points each. In fourth, was Mike Curtin with 41 points.

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Four different Seahawks scored in double figures to lead top-seed-ed Salve Regina University wom-en’s basketball to a 66-44 win over No. 8 Curry College in the open-ing round of The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC) Cham-pionships. The Seahawks advance to their third straight TCCC semifi-nal and will host No. 5 Regis Col-lege. Salve Regina’s semi-final tilt with the Pride tips off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24 from the Rod-gers Recreation Center. The Sea-hawks defeated the Pride by six (66-60) in early January.

Salve’s Kaitlyn Birrell, #32, blows past Curry’s Joneiha Veiga’s defense on her way to scoring

12 points.

Salve Defeats Curry

Salve Senior Kim Horan, #12, has the edge on the

rebound over Curry’s Hailey Rafferty while junior Lindsay

Shorey, #23, eyes the winner.

Nifaty Morales, #11, drives past a Narragansett defender, along the

baseline. Morales scored 16 points to lead all scorers in the game.

Photos by Rob Thorn

Rogers Brianne Morgera, #50, strips a rebound away from a Narragansett player.

Morgera finished with 8 points in her team’s victory.

#53, Tia Cromwell, gets up over a defender to score two of her 13 points

for Rogers High School.

The Rogers High School Girls basketball team secured home court advantage in the first round of the upcoming playoffs, with a resounding 58-32 win over Narragansett on Tuesday night. With the victory, the Vikings (12-5 in Div. II-South play and a 14-8 record, overall), clinched second place in their division, behind Prout. Rogers streaked to an insurmountable halftime lead of 37-16 and cruised through the second half.

Nifaty Morales, scored 16 points, and Tia Cromwell added 13 points and a ton of rebounds to lead Rogers.

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Sports Wrap - Up

Middletown High School Portsmouth High SchoolGIRLS BASKETBALL – 12-5 Division II South

2/24 7 p.m. @ Prout

The Division II South Playoffs will begin 3/1. Rogers has qualified for Playoffs

BOYS BASKETBALL

The Rogers Boys Basketball team opened the Division II South Playoffs Monday night at Rogers High School vs Shea- If they win they advance to the semi-finals on 2/24 @ CCRI at 6 pm. The finals will be played on 2/27 @ 630 pm at CCRI. Rogers has quali-fied for the State Open Tournament which begins 3/3.

BOYS HOCKEY–8-7-2 Third Place Division II South

2/26 7:30 p.m. vs PCD @ Mount St. Charles Arena

GIRLS BASKETBALL – 6-10 Division I South

2/24 7 p.m. Home vs Cranston West

Girls Playoffs begin 3/1- Portsmouth Girls have not yet qualified for play-offs

BOYS BASKETBALL

Portsmouth Boys Basketball lost in the opening round of the Division I South Playoffs 58-54 when they were upset at home by Smithfield 58-54. Portsmouth however still stands a good chance of qualifying for the Open State Championship Playoffs which begin 3/3

BOYS HOCKEY–12-3-1 Second Place Division II South

2/25 7:30 p.m. Home vs PCD

2/26 9 p.m. Cumberland @ Mount St. Charles Arena

GIRLS BASKETBALL–16- 0 Division III

2/24 7 p.m. Home vs Davies- Senior Night

Girls Playoffs Begin 3/ 1- Middletown Girls have qualified for Playoffs

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Middletown Boys Basketball lost in the opening round of the Division III South Playoffs to Exeter West Green-wich 68-48. They will not be eligible for the State Open Playoffs

BOYS HOCKEY–14-4-0 First Place Division II South

2/25 7 p.m. South Kingstown @ URI

Rogers High School

The Newport Rec League, Boys 13-year-old Travel Team defeated Acushnet, Mass. 56-41 this past weekend to win the Tiverton Invitational Basketball Tournament. Newport went 3-1 with wins over East Greenwich, Somerset, Mass. and Acushnet, Mass. Their only defeat was to Westport, Mass. in tourna-ment pool play.

In the week prior, the same Newport 13-year-old Boys Team, won the 1st Burrllville Invitational Bas-ketball Tournament by going 3-0 with wins over Johnston, Warwick and Scituate.

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Middletown High School Sports Overall Win-Loss-Tie League Win-Loss-TieBoys Basketball 7-14-0 7-11-0Girls Basketball 20-0-0 16-0-0 *2 games remainHockey 13-6-0 13-4-0Gymnastics 7-6-0 7-6-0Boys Swimming 4-3-0 4-3-0Girls Swimming 3-5-0 3-5-0Wrestling 11-5-0 11-4-0

Portsmouth High School Sports Overall Win-Loss-Tie League Win-Loss-TieBoys Basketball 11-10-0 10-8-0Girls Basketball 6-14-0 6-10-0 *2 games remainHockey 14-3-1 12-3-1Boys Swimming 1-6-0 1-6-0Girls Swimming 7-1-0 7-1-0

St George’s High School Sports Overall Win-Loss-Tie League Win-Loss-TieBoys Basketball 4-12-0 2-11-0 *1 game remainingGirls Basketball 9-6-0 3-6-0 *1 game remainingBoys Hockey 3-10-1 3-10-1Girls Hockey 6-10-0 6-10-0Coed Swimming 6-0-0 6-0-0

Portsmouth Abbey High School Sports Overall Win-Loss-Tie League Win-Loss-TieBoys Basketball 10-7-0 8-4-0 *1 game remainingGirls Basketball 8-9-0 7-2-0 *1 game remainingBoys Hockey 7-11-3 7-11-3Girls Hockey 1-13-1 1-13-1Coed Swimming 3-3-0 3-3-0

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Winter LectureLucia de Leiris presents “Among the Wild Chimpanzees: Sketching at Gombe National Park,” 2 p.m., Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., 848-8200

Rat Pack TributeCome enjoy an entertaining night out with a tribute performance to Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. Tickets are $30/$25 w/button, 7:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency on Goat Island, 847-7666

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Newport Seal Safari10 a.m., Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for details.

Discover Colonial Newport Walking Tour10 a.m., Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for more details.

SundayFeb. 27

Festival Day at Easton’s BeachPeople’s Credit Union invites you to a day of family fun at the beach! Carousel rides, sand sculptures, polar bear plunge, and much more. 11 a.m. – 2p.m., First Beach, Memorial Blvd.

Pony RidesSaddle up, partner! Newport Equestrian Academy indoor arena 287 Third Beach Rd., 848-5440 $5/$1 w/button.

Red Carpet Gala A chance to gather to experience the Oscars as a community and support one of the oldest theater buildings in America, Jane Pickens Theater, 7:30 p.m., 49 Touro St., 846-5474

Winter Dance for TeensFree and open dance to Newport Country girls and boys aged 11 – 19 at the Castle Hill Inn & Resort from 3:30 – 5 p.m. Reserve a spot by calling 848-4206. Sponsored by Child & Family

Green Eggs & HamBreakfast benefit for the 55th an-nual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, $10

per person (family rates as well), 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Hibernian Hall, Wellington Ave. www.newporti-rish.com

Dancing at the Forty StepsCommemorate the gatherings that once took place at this his-toric spot on the Cliff Walk, noon, weather permitting.

Hibernians’ Afternoon SocialA sing-along with Shanachie, free, 1 p.m. at the Hibernian Hall, Wel-lington Ave.

TuesdayMarch 1

Creative Writing for Teens“Craft of Writing” series for stu-dents in grades 8 – 12 at the Mar-tin Luther King Community Center, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., 846-2848.

WednesdayMarch 2

Open Drawing SessionAn open drawing session with a model, 3 – 6 p.m., $13, at the Ed-ward King House, 35 King St., New-port. 662-1630.

Preservation Society Lecture“Lucy Truman Aldrich and the Museum of Art, RISD – Travels and Collecting, 1919-1954” at The Elms, 367 Bellevue Ave., 11 a.m. Register at 847-1000 ext. 154.

Pell Center LectureDr. Ray Raymond will discuss “The Afghanistan War: Just, Vital, Winna-ble,” at 7 p.m., at Bazarsky Lecture Hall in the O’Hare building on the campus of Salve Regina University, 341-2927.

Chess Group7:30 p.m. at Empire Tea & Coffee, 22 Broadway, all are welcome to play.

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Newport CooksThe mysteries of baking are re-

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Jamestown: A HistoryRosemary Enright and Sue Maden, authors, will discuss how James-town’s history has been shaped by its geography. $5 per person, reservations requested, 841-8770, 5:30 p.m., Colony House, Washing-ton Square

Salve Regina LectureAnne Hood, Rhode Island native and prize-winning author, dis-cusses “A Writer’s Life” at 4 p.m. at the McKillop Library atrium on the campus of Salve Regina, 341-3234.

Sketch Comedy Hold the Salt, Newport’s new com-edy sketch group presents “Hold the Salt on Corn Beef and Cab-bage,” featuring original skits with an Irish twist.

Teen Screenwriting Workshop6 p.m. Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for more details.

“If It’s Thursday, It Must Be Shakespeare”5 p.m. Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for more information.

Run and Chug Club6:15 p.m., Please see Thursday, Feb. 24 for more information.

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Bits O’Irish HumorBlarney, leprechauns, and laughs with the Bit Players, Newport’s comedy improv troupe. 8 p.m., Firehouse Theater, 4 Equality Park Place, $15, 849-3473.

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James Robert Dewick, Jr., 54, of Middletown, died Feb. 11, 2011 at home. His funeral was Feb. 18 at St. Lucy’s Church, Middletown.

Colonel Francis J. Holbrook, 82, of Middletown died at home on Feb. 15, 2011. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Spring St., Newport. Burial with military hon-ors at St. Columba Cemetery, Mid-dletown. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, Feb. 17 from 4-7 p.m. in the O’Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 465 Spring St., Newport. Donations may be made to LaSalle Academy, 612 Academy Avenue, Providence, RI, 02796.

Kevin J LaBonte, 68, of Middle-town, died Feb. 18, 2011 peaceful-ly in his sleep. Burial with military honors will be held on Friday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. in Newport Memori-al Park, Vaulcuse and Howland Ave. Middletown.

Mary Elizabeth Lopez, 93, of Middletown, died Jan. 31, 2011 at home. Her funeral will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. in Jesus Savior Church, Broadway and Ver-non Avenue, Newport. Donations may be made to Aquidneck Land Trust, 790 Aquidneck Avenue, Mid-dletown, RI 02842.

Kenneth D. Mandsager, 97, of Mid-dletown, died Feb. 14, 2011 at Forest Farm Assisted Living Center. A me-morial service was Feb. 18 at St. Pe-ter’s Lutheran Church, Newport.

Helen C. (Koulouvardis) Nelson, 59, of Newport, died Feb. 17, 2011 at Rhode Island Hospital, Provi-dence. Her funeral was Feb. 21 at St. Spyridon’s Greek Orthodox Church, Newport. Donations in her mem-ory may be made to St. Spyridon’s Greek Orthodox Church, Endow-ment Fund, PO Box 427, Newport, RI 02840.

James Ernst Ottilige, 80, of Mid-dletown, died Feb. 14, 2011 at New-port Hospital. His funeral was Feb. 19 at Emmanuel Church, Newport. Donations in his memory may be made to Emmanuel Church, 42 Dearborn St., Newport, RI 02840.

Helen Estella (Starrett) Peterson, 92, of Middletown, died Feb. 15, 2011 at Newport Hospital. Her fu-neral was Feb. 21 at St. Peter’s Lu-theran Church.

Francis J. Pine, 73, of Portsmouth, died Feb. 17, 2011 at home. His fu-neral was Feb. 21 at St. Mary’s Epis-copal Church, Portsmouth.

Mary Collins Smith, 77, of Middle-town, died Feb. 17, 2011 at Newport Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 22 at St. Joseph’s Church, Newport. Donations in her memo-ry may be made to the Robert Pot-ter League for Animals, PO Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.

John J. Toppa, Jr., 79, of Newport died Feb. 14, 2011 at the Village House Nursing Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Feb. 19. Donations may be made in John’s memory to Village House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Activi-ties Fund, 70 Harrison Ave, New-port, RI, 02840 or to Rogers High School Athletic Fund, 15 Wickham Rd, Newport, RI, 02840.

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JOBLOTOcean StateSTORE HOURS! Mon-Sat: 8am-9pm; Sun: 9am-8pm

Sale Dates: Thurs. Feb. 24 - Mar. 2, 2011

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Solar Post Top Lights

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12 Lb Road Runner Jug.........6.5020 Lb “Polar Express”.................$540 Lb “Mountain Pass”............$10

Bird Feeders

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Coffee Hour with NTW10 a.m., Please see Friday, Feb. 25 for more information.

SaturdayMarch 5

Pub Grub NightBring a loaf of your Irish bread for the Irish bread competition. Irish music and step dancers, 6 – 8 p.m. Reservations recommended, $5, 924-0284. Hibernian Hall, Welling-ton Ave.

Open Drawing Session9 a.m., Please see Saturday, Feb. 26 for more details.

Bits O’Irish Humor8 p.m. Please see Friday, March 4 for more details.

SundayMarch 6

Grand Marshal RoastTestimonial honoring Raymond J. Lynch, Jr., Parade Grand Marshal of the 55th annual Parade of St. Patrick. St. Augustin’s Church Hall, Eastnor Rd., Newport. $25, 1:30 p.m. 846-5081

Adult Skills Training

A DIVISION OF THE

CW ECenter for Workforce and Community Education

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CW EC Center for Workforce and Community Education

munity College of Rhode Island

for Workforce and Community EducationCW EC

Office Skills TrainingMonday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for 19 weeks starting in March.

Certified Nursing AssistantTuesday to Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. for 11 weeks starting March 15.

Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for 8 weeks starting March 21.

Monday to Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. for 8 weeks starting April 14.

Applications are now being accepted for skill training programs at CCRI’s Flanagan Campus in Lincoln.

For eligibility and enrollment information, call 401-333-7283Only those interested in obtaining employment or upgrading current job skills may apply.

Programs funded by the Rhode Island Department of Education.

Community College of Rhode IslandVisit our Web site at www.ccri.edu/cwce/career.

Compassion Film Festival

Video & Vision is looking for films, no more than five minutes in length, having to do with the theme of Com-passion. The topic of the film festival is an exploration of what compassion could mean to our world at a time when throughout the world, we all are facing tremendous chal-lenges. Winners will be shown at The Compassion Film Fes-tival taking place at the Jane Pickens Theatre on Friday, April 8. Prizes will be awarded for the top three juried places and also an Audience Choice award chosen directly by the audience. All films must be submitted by March 15 to be considered for the Festival. All films must be submitted on DVD. Please mail your film submissions to: Video & Vision, Attn: Compassion Film Festival 2011, 94 William Street, New-port, RI, 02840. Contact Leah Skelly for more information at 484-7535.

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16

Art on the Wharf “Newport Classics” by Tony Gill Exhibit through March 27. Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon-4 p.m., or by appointment, 33 Bannister’s Wharf, 845-6858

Bestoso Studio“Follow the Leader,” 6-9 p.m. every third Tuesday at the Edward King House, 35 King St., 714-7263

Brimstone StudioLibby Manchester Gilpatric and Friends Exhibit through Feb. 27. Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday, noon–5 p.m., or by ap-pointment, 134 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown (401) 440-3974

Bristol Art Gallery“Oil & Water Do Mix,” March 5 through April 7. Opening Recep-tion: Sunday March 6 from 4-7p.m. “Stephan Brigidi Works on Paper,” March 6 through April 8. Gallery hours are Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m, Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Mon. & Tues.

Cadeaux du MondeFeaturing fairly traded internation-al folk art in the main gallery and the work of 15 local artists in ‘Gal-erie Escalier’, open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 26 Mary St., 848-0550 www.cadeauxdumonde.com

DeBlois Gallery“Figure This…” runs from March 5- 26. Opening Reception on Satur-day, March 5 from 5-7 pm. Gallery open Tues.-Sun., noon-5 p.m., 138 Bellevue Ave., 847-9977, www.debloisgallery.com

Didi Suydam ContemporaryGallery is open Thurs.-Mon., 12 - 5 p.m., 25 Mill St., 848-9414, www.didisuydam.com.

Harbor Fine ArtFeaturing the work of seven local artists, open daily 11 a.m – 5 p.m., 134 Spring St., 848-9711, www.harborfineart.comIsherwood GalleryGallery open Wed.-Sat., 38 Bellevue Ave., 699-2276, www.isherwood-gallery.com

Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design Gallery open Thurs.-Sat. 11 a.m. -

Gallery Shows & Artist Openings

4 p.m. and by appointment. 226 Bellevue Avenue, #8, the Audrain Building, second floor, 849-3271, www.jessicahagen.com

Roger King Fine ArtTwo floors of 19th and 20th cen-tury American paintings. Currently featuring “Works on Paper: Water-colors, Prints, and Drawings from Private Collections.” Open daily, 21 Bowen’s Wharf, 847-4359, www.rkingfinearts.com

The Lady Who PaintsRosemary Kavanagh O’Carroll’s working studio, open Tues.-Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 Bridge St., 450-4791

Sheldon Fine ArtOpening reception for Ernee Way, Saturday, Feb. 19, 5-7 p.m. Gallery open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 59 America’s Cup Ave., Bowen’s Wharf, 849-0030.

Spring Bull Gallery18th Annual Fakes & Forgeries ex-hibit continues. Gallery open daily noon to 5 p.m. 849-9166

William Vareika GallerySpecial Gilbert Stuart exhibit, 212 Bellevue Ave., 849-6149 www.vareikafinearts.com

Black History Month Students, staff and community members filled the auditorium at Rogers High School on Friday for the school’s 40th annual Robert L. Williams Black History Month ceremony. It’s the longest running such assembly in the

state and honored the contributions of African Americans both locally and across the country. (Photo by Tom Shevlin)

Color PurpleLocal artist and art

historian, Noelle King will speak at the Portsmouth Arts Guild about the history of the col-or purple Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The Portsmouth Arts Guild Center for the Arts is located at 2679 East Main Rd.

Expressive Arts Institute

A few spaces are still available for the 2011, three-weekend, non-credit training program in the Pro-fessional Applications of the Ex-pressive and Creative Arts, offered each year by Salve Regina Univer-sity’s Expressive Arts Institute. The emphasis in this program is on preparing psychotherapists, coun-selors, medical caregivers, teach-ers, pastoral counselors, corporate trainers, artistic and creativity-fo-cused educators and those in relat-ed fields, to use and integrate the expressive and creative arts into the work they are presently doing. Session I is April 29, 30, May 1; Ses-sion II is June 17, 18, 19; and Ses-sion III is September 9, 10, 11. Any-one interested in more information about the Expressive and Creative arts programs at Salve Regina Uni-versity or on the application proce-dure for the Expressive Arts Insti-tute should contact Barbara Ganim at 341-2157 or visit the programs’ website at www.salve.edu.

Get Your Launch Operator License

Have you ever dreamed of spending the summer working out on the water, driving a water taxi, or running a launch in a busy harbor? Take the launch operator course with Confident Captain and you will soon be qualified for many outdoor summer jobs! Confident Captain/Ocean Pros will be offering a Launch Operator License Class, March 19-20 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. This 16-hour course, located at 499 Thames St., Suite 300, meets the US Coast Guard training standards and exam requirements to enable the operator to apply for the Launch Operator license. Completion of this course exempts students from having to take the licensing exam at the Coast Guard Station. Course requirements are as follows: must be at least 18 years old; have had 90 days on the water in the past three years; and a safe boating certificate. To register, call 849-1257.

Amanda Bryan may be heading into a battle zone of delicious pro-portions. The owner of the delecta-bly sweet It’s My Party at 84 William St. got a very big phone call right af-ter Valentine’s Day. The popular ca-ble channel, Food Network, called Bryan asking her to submit a video for a casting call with the chance to appear on a season 3 episode of the their show “Cupcake Wars.”

Urged by friends and fans of her cupcakes to apply to the show, Bry-an followed suit, and was overjoyed to get a response. The next step is

to submit a video to Food Network showcasing Bryan’s skills.

The video, which was created and edited at Video & Vision, also on William Street, was submitted to the Food Network on Friday, Feb. 18 for their review.

“Even if I don’t make it to the show, just to think that Food Net-work called, it’s all very exciting for me,” said Bryan, as she dished out a special “Buy One – Get One Free” deal on her display case full of cup-cakes that she prepared, especially for the casting call video.

Local Business Receives a Sweet Call