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August 28, 2008

Dragon parade

The crew of "Draggin' Junk" paraded around their two Fools' Rules awards. They won first place in the unlimited class, and also took home the Frank Newman Judges Award. The crew are, from left, Emma Kate Vogel, Ella Sampu, Heidi Sakovits, Grace Leuper, Jackie Peterson and Lindsey Duhamel. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten More...

Commissioners still undecided on Hayes application

By Sam Bari

Although discussion on new village zoning was planned for the latest Planning Commission meeting, it was dominated by testimony for the John A. Hayes application. The application requested a recommendation to the zoning board for a special use permit as well as a request for variance. The application was continued from a June 4 meeting when new plans and storm water calculations were presented. More...

•	Schools make strides to improve

•	Budding artist

•	Expert advice for a safe successful school year

•	Recycling efforts put $24,800 in town's wallet

•	The Democratic National Convention

News

•	EMS drill stresses greater accountability

Organization and accountability are crucial to a successful emergency response, volunteers learned last week at a routine exercise for the Jamestown Emergency Medical Services. JEMS volunteers completed a search and rescue drill at Fort Wetherill. More...

•	Town administrator ready for latest challenge

•	Fund-raising event for Shaffer family

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Editorial

•	The Island Garden

If you've been working in your garden this summer you probably have noticed that it's a pain going out at dusk. Mosquitoes are everywhere. All the rain we had last month seems to have provided so many places for them to grow. It won't be until frost hits that we'll see the last of them. More...

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EDITORIAL

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Letters to the Editor

•	8th grade project ranks in showcase

The Eighth Grade Project Citizen placed in the top tier of the National Showcase at the National Convention of State Legislators. Their Animal Shelter Project was ranked Superior. Students competed against other schools from across the country and the American Territories. There are five tiers into which the various schools are placed. More...

•	Parents should hold kids responsible

•	Setting the record straight on animal call

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Sam Bari

•	The conventions are on! Let the games begin!

You can't beat a system you can't understand

This year, the mile high City of Denver, Colorado is hosting the DNC (not a rap group—it's the Democratic National Convention). This city is most famous for hiring John Elway as its football team's quarterback. The DNC will be one continuous pep rally from Aug. 25 to 28. More...

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About Town

•	Plenty of fools in Jamestown

Jamestown has no shortage of fools, if the turnout at this year's 31st annual Fools' Regatta is any indication. The Town Beach provided beautiful backdrop for a seemingly endless procession of fools. More...

•	Coastal design lovers bring surf home with the Endless Wave table

•	URI brings help to community farm

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Upcoming Events

•	Book groups set fall reading schedules

The next book to be read by the book groups at the Jamestown library will be "Breakfast with Buddha," by Roland Merullo. The book will be discussed on Monday evening, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday afternoon, Sept.16, at 1 p.m. More...

•	TOWN MEETINGS

•	Jeweler helps Save the Bay with October event

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Island Calendar

•	Island Calendar

Thursday Aug. 28 Pilates, Jamestown Country Club, 8:30 a.m., fee Teen center, grades 7 - 12, 2:30 - 6 p.m., recreation center Alcoholics Anonymous, St. Matthew's Church, 5:30 p.m. More...

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The Walrus Says

•	The Walrus Says

One of the finest teachers in the Jamestown School to squeak a blackboard has retired, but the school's loss is the Turning Pointe's gain. Beth Weibust told us that she is volunteering at the organization, a therapeutic riding program located in Ashaway. More...

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Island History

•	This week in Island history

Week of August 28

100 years ago From the Newport Daily News, August 25, 1908 (At the town council meeting) a driver's license was granted to West & Watson, two bus licenses to Alton Head, and a driver's license to Frank Silvia. A ghost dance was given at the Casino last evening for the benefit of the public library. There was a good attendance and a fair sum was realized. More...

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Obituaries

•	FUNERAL SERVICE

Marian Grenier

There will be a funeral mass for Marian Grenier on Friday, August 29, at 10 a.m. at St. John's the Evangelist Episcopal Church on Washington Street in Newport, with a burial immediately following at cedar cemetery in Jamestown. More...

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OBITUARY

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News of Record

•	TOWN HALL RECORDS

Building permits Joe Piotti received a permit Aug. 18 to construct a timber storage shed on an existing concrete pad at 24 Bryer Ave., work estimated to cost $1,800. Dwight Smith received a permit Aug. 20 to strip and re-roof a house at 87 Intrepid Lane, work estimated to cost $12,820. More...

•	POLICE LOG

•	FIRE AND EMS RUNS

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Legals

•	LEGAL NOTICES

CITATION STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT PETITION TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN N. M. No. More...

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