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News April 5, 2007
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Kempe honored by food magazine
      Yankee Food Service has named Amy Kempe, formerly of Jamestown, a "Woman of Influence in the Northeast." The magazine chose 10 women who have made a significant impact in the hospitality and tourism industry and who "play a significant role in the success of their company and dedication to their ph...
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For the record
      In a photo that ran on page 4 of last week's edition of the Press, a volunteer taking the Red Cross emergency shelter certification class was not identified. The volunteer is Nancy Ventrone.
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Shores lot denied wetlands alterations, septic variance
By Dotti Farrington
      The state's top environmental agency denied the long-standing application of David and Marina Thurston of Saunderstown to alter wetlands on their Jamestown Shores property to build a home, it was reported last week at the Town council meeting. The Thurstons applied to alter the wetlands to build a...
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Where in the world is the Press
      Tom and Annetta Weaver of Mount Hope Avenue catch up on the news of Jamestown while rounding Cape Horn. Cape Horn Island is in the background.
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Zoning board denies Conanicus Avenue application
By Sam Bari
      Applicant Patrick Kilroy was denied the variances needed to build a home on Conanicus Avenue by a vote of 5-0 at the March 27 regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Review. The lot in question is on the east side of Conanicus Avenue, opposite Brook Street.
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April is affordable housing month
By Dotti Farrington
      Town Councilors last week declared April as Fair Housing Month, calling for special awareness and support of housing laws, and especially for local leadership commitment to affordable housing.
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Ruling on Swain appeal expected this fall
By Dotti Farrington
      David Swain's appeal of the Superior Court finding that he caused the drowning death of his wife Shelley Tyre in 1999 was assigned March 21 by the Rhode Island Supreme Court to the court's regular calendar for full briefing and conference. The process is expected to be completed for a decision in t...
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Farm Kids at Watson Farm.
      This six-week outdoor afterschool program, for kids in grades 5 and 6, begins on Friday April 27. The program offers the opportunity to explore and experience the various habitats that make up the 265-acre Watson Farm. Woodland, wetlands, shoreline, farm fields and barnyard are all parts of this...
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Volunteers needed to fill committee posts
      Three vacancies exist on the Jamestown Affordable Housing Committee. Each has a three-year term. This committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Town Council on issues relating to housing. Members sit as a review committee for proposed Housing Trust Fund Projects and conduct studies and analyses...
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NK parents to meet April 10
      The North Kingstown High School PTSO will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the school's media center.
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Bike path survey bid awarded
By Dotti Farrington
      Town Councilors last week approved the low bid of $8,670 by Crossman Engineering Inc. (CEI) of Warwick for an aerial survey of the Jamestown school campus and surrounding neighborhood, bounded by Narragansett, Melrose and Arnold Avenues and North Main Road.
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NK sailors have potential to win it all this season
By Adrienne Downing
      The parents of the sailors on the North Kingstown High School sailing team got together this year and made a quilt to help the team raise money and the team is going to need the money if coach Matt Largess' prediction plays out the way he hopes it will.
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Baseball registration deadline tonight
      The major league registration period has been extended through the parents meeting to be held tonight, Thursday, April 5, at 7 p.m. in the Melrose school multi-purpose room. All other age group registrations can also be submitted at this time. Registration forms will be available. Parents of new pl...
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Free pet grooming workshop offered
      The Potter League for Animals is holding a Pet University Class on Wednesday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m., on the topic of Great Grooming Tips. Carlene Rodriques of Monique's Grooming Salon will discuss nail clipping, brushing, ear cleaning, and bathing techniques. Good grooming not only keeps animals ...
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Sam Baines on winning NK high school tennis squad
By Adrienne Downing
      The North Kingstown boys' tennis team would like to repeat the state championship seasons they have had for the past two years, but a division change is going to make the competition a little stiffer for the Skippers this year.
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Beachfront home is a summertime nightmare
By Sam Bari
      Bob Vickers is tired of removing trash and cleaning up after fishermen who dispose of everything from nests of tangled fishing line to soiled baby diapers on his Seaside Drive property. Vicker's home is the first house north of the Jamestown Bridge. In 1992, he and his wife moved in and have since...
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Scout project complete
      Eagle Scout Zack Volpe stands in front of his final scouting project, a two-tier kayak rack for Fort Getty. Volpe designed the rack with his father Dave and solicited the help of friends. Anyone wishing to rent space on the rack can call Harbor Clerk Paula Swistak at 423- 6272 for details.
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