Bike race is a fund raiser
      We are writing to support the Jamestown Rotary’s efforts in organizing and managing the Columbus Day Bicycle Race. Many people are unaware of the philanthropic goal of this race and how money that is earned from it is put to use. As members of Northeast Optometric Services to Humanity, we are acut...
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Enjoy those open vistas
      The Conanicut Island Land Trust has given a gift to the entire community and one that truly celebrates the meaning of Christmas. The view driving south on North Main Road is breathtaking as I look across Hodgkiss Farm. You and I can now enjoy that open vista thanks to hard work, physical labor on ...
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Global warming
      Congratulations to Jeff Mc- Donough on his timely and vital editorial “Warning Drumbeat of a Warming World.” Being the editor and publisher, his words were kind of elegant, so let me be a little more blunt. We are in the beginning phases of what will be the end of life as we know it. Too dramatic?...
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Corn syrup is safe, natural
      We read Donna K. Drago’s Dec. 14 article “School Committee seeks lunch vendor at tonight’s workshop” with interest, particularly the Jamestown School Committee’s decision to target high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), which may mislead your readers about this safe, natural, nutritive sweetener.
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Dear Friends and Customers:
      I have been exceedingly fortunate over the last 12 years to have served many wonderful people in Jamestown while operating Seaway Oil. I will always cherish the trust, loyalty, and warm friendships that developed with so many customers over the years.
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More folks to thank
      I would like to thank you for the lovely article last week about one of our new Potter League for Animals volunteers, Patricia Sumner and her dog Worf. Pat came to us interested in Animal Assisted Activities, and we placed her in one of our great programs called “Reading Fur Fun.” This program ma...
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Tree lighting volunteers
      I would like to thank everyone who helped in this wonderful community event. I’ll be able to mention only a few names, but Mr. Fred Bartlett helped trim the tree before the gale force winds, and Victor Calabretta and Winston Knight helped us again to prepare the beautiful Norway spruce donated by M...
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Thanks for filling Mitten Basket
      The employees at the Town Hall would like to thank the community of Jamestown for supporting the 2006 Mitten Basket. This season we collected 334 items and donations are still coming into the Town Hall. This year we will be making two deliveries to the Newport County Women’s Resource Center.
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