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About Town February 15, 2007
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Not afraid of the cold
      Ed Sutt of Jamestown found the weekend weather to his liking as he prepared to launch his kayak at Fort Getty.
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Sailing photographer shares images tonight at the library
      The Friends of the Jamestown Library will present Onne van der Wal and his yacht photography as part of the Sailing Lecture Series tonight - Thursday, Feb. 15 - at 7:30 p.m. at the library. In a PowerPoint presentation , Van der Wal will share many of his professional experiences while displayin...
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Jamestown 350th anniversary committee seeks volunteers
      This year marks the 350th anniversary of the Jamestown Land Agreement, when Conanicut Island was purchased from the Native Americans by the colonists, and the organizers of the celebration committee are looking for volunteers. The first meeting of the committee will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thu...
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Fools' Rules Regatta date set for Aug. 18
      This summer's 30th anniversary Fools' Rules Regatta is planned for Saturday, Aug. 18, at the town-owned beach at East Ferry. Once again, Chief Fool Chris Powell will don one red and one green sock, his khaki shorts, blue blazer, and pith helmet, and through his bullhorn, encourage the foolish sail...
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Tree pruning on town roads underway
      The town of Jamestown will be pruning the trees on streets within the town right-of-way for vehicular clearance. This is a routine maintenance procedure done by municipalities all across the United States. The standard height for vehicular clearance is 14 feet above the roadway to allow for the sa...
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Free tax assistance for elderly available
      Free tax assistance will be provided to older taxpayers as well as low-income people through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly program. This free, confidential, one-onone income tax assistance, including E-filing, will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Jamestown...
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Chamber hosts breakfast seminar
      The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce will host a breakfast seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the Bay Voyage from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The seminar topic will be "Local & National Real Estate Trends," featuring Jennifer O'Hora Lawrence, president of the Newport Country Board of Realtors, as speaker.
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See student artwork at the library
      Art work by students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade at the Melrose Avenue School will be on display at the Jamestown library from Saturday, Feb. 17, through Thursday, March 1.
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Vacation week Pizza Classic invites all
      The Jamestown recreation department will hold its annual Pizza Classic during February Vacation at the Community Center. This program is being offered to all Jamestown children in grades 3 through 8. The Pizza Classic will start on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and run through Friday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m...
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Seidler named to dean's list
      Amanda Seidler of Jamestown was named to the dean's list at Fairfield University for the fall 2006 semester. A sophomore, Seidler is majoring in finance and marketing.
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All smiles after a great season
      Emmy Lutes, left, and Kendra Davis relax after the last regular swim meet of the season.
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Book group to discuss Kundera novel
      The next Evening Book Discussion at the Jamestown library will be held Feb. 20. The book to be discussed will be "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" by Milan Kundera. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. The following books have been chosen for discussion in the upcoming mon...
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Caring quilt
      Kerstin Barrett (left) shows off a quilt that she made recently for Payton Watson, who has been diagnosed with leukemia. Kathy Brownell (right) mentored Kerstin on the quilt.
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Granddaughter graduates
      Charles and Karan Osenton and their daughter Jill Symons recently attended the college graduation of their granddaughter, Genevieve Carson. She graduated from the College of Nursing at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Carson is now employed at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
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Art club features Hart's work
      Jamestown artist Nancy Hart will be featured in a show with Sue Butler titled "Recent Paintings" at the Providence Art Club's Dodge House Gallery. The show will run through Feb. 23. The Providence Art Club is located at 11 Thomas St.in Providence. Call 331-1114 for more information or visit www.pro...
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Jamestowner at Moses Brown School honored for Spanish essay
      Islander Grace Smith-Vidaurre, a senior at the Moses Brown School, has been recognized by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese for her essay written in Spanish.
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Community chorus has applications available for first annual Music Award
      The Jamestown Community Chorus is seeking applications from fulltime Jamestown residents for its first annual Music Award. Supported in part by a grant from the Rhode Island Foundation, This award is intended to encourage interest in music among Jamestown residents. The award will support a projec...
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Town meetings
             Thursday, Feb. 15     7 p.m., Lawn school: the School Committee meets.          Monday, Feb. 19     Presidents' Day.
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Where in the World is the Jamestown Press?
      Robb Roach took the Press along recently when he visited John McGuirl for surfing in Samoa (formerly Western Samoa). John is working in Samoa at Salani Surf Resort as a surfing guide.
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Two chamber scholarships available
      The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce plans to award two $500 scholarships. Any island resident who wants to take business courses for career advancement or is studying business is eligible. High school seniors who plan to study business are also eligible.
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Field trip to the post office
      Young Jamestowner Ilse Novis mails a Valentine post card to her Mom. The Jamestown Post Office was visited last week by a group of "young sprouts" who attend Young Sprouts Day Care in Middletown. The sprouts learned about postal operations and were shown how their Valentine cards were processed. Cl...
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Family services seeks volunteers
      Child and Family Services of Newport County is looking for women who could spend time with a young girl. The agency provides services to the families of a fiveyear old and a nine-year-old who need some special attention. Both like arts and crafts and typical age-appropriate activities. They need h...
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