Jamestown, RI

PDF of print edition $11.7 million school budget presented to council By Sam Bari and Michaela Kennedy       Jamestown educators proposed an $11.7 million budget for fiscal year 2009 to the Town Council at a March 20 budget meeting at Town Hall. After listening to Superintendent Marcia Lukon, Director of Student Services Robert Fricklas, and Maintenance Director Lewis Kitts present their various areas o... More ... School Committee hears analysis of test results By Michaela Kennedy       The School Committee listened to feedback about student performance and school accountability from the administrators at its March 20 meeting. The superintendent and principal gave a summary of data results from the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) and the School Accountability of Lea... More ... I see you       Madison Maguire performs a skit that she learned in the theater workshop program, sponsored by the Jamestown Community Theater and Parks and Recreation Department. Mary Wright, Becky Brazil and Iris Bohensky volunteered with the children every Sunday afternoon. More ... Stacer receives club certification       Barry A. Stacer, club manager of the Conanicut Yacht Club, a member of the New England Club Managers Association (NECMA), and presently serving as vice president of NECMA, has been accredited with the "Certified Club Manager" designation by the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA). More ... Newport opens mansions for summer season       The Preservation Society of Newport County kicks off the 2008 season on Saturday, April 5, with the opening of five properties for daily tours - The Breakers, Chateau-sur-Mer, The Elms, Marble House and Rosecliff. More ... A good deed       Senator Teresa Paiva-Weed and Representative Bruce Long sponsored free bladder cancer screenings to members of the Jamestown, Newport and Middletown fire departments last week. Weed and Long have introduced legislation that would provide the service for all Rhode Island firefighters. Pictured from... More ... The Island Garden By Roger Marshall       Spring came last week, roaring in like a lion, then came another dose of winter's cold, but for gardeners it's time to get your hands dirty and have fun. Now is the time to start your vegetable seeds. To start seeds properly arm yourself with seed trays- you can usually find them for a dollar or t... More ... A sign of spring       The male osprey returned to the nest at Marsh Meadows last Saturday. The female usually follows a few days later. Last year the male arrived on March 25 followed by the female on March 28. For more information and real time video of the nest, visit the Conanicut Island Raptor Project's Web site at... More ... Arts council offers spring classes       Take Arts Break classes, sponsored by the North Kingstown Arts Council, beginning April 8. All Classes are held in North Kingstown and are available to both residents and non-residents. Multi-session classes include Calligraphy: The Foundational Hand; Pen & Ink Drawing; Art Journaling; Creative W... More ... BIRTHS       Borges A daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth Reilly Borges, was born December 22, 2007, at Newport Hospital to Richard and Robyn (Reilly) Borges of Reservoir Circle. Grandparents are David and Bonnie Reilly, and Julius and Kathryn Borges of Middletown. Great grandmother is Elizabeth Netten, formerly of ... More ... Energy lecture series continues at URI       The third speaker in the University of Rhode Island's Energy Lecture Series is John Farley, executive director of The Energy Council of Rhode Island, who will discuss "The Role of Energy in the Rhode Island Economy: Blessing or Curse?" on Wednesday, April 2. More ... Winter sports teams wrap-up seasons By Stephanie Heelan Cotsonas Fourth grade CAL       The St. Mark fourth grade Catholic Athletic League (CAL) team played Our Lady of Mercy of East Greenwich in the quarterfinals and lost 19-16. Prior to that game, they had advanced to the Final Four by defeating St. Theresa, 17-8, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel of Bristol by a score of 12-11. The cro... More ... An introduction to the North Kingstown High School coaches By Stephanie Heelan Cotsonas       Spring is in the air and the North Kingstown spring sports season is underway. With 10 teams currently going through tryouts and preseason practice, an introduction to the coaches was in order. See next week's Jamestown Press for the remaining five head coaches. More ... 'High School Musical' on stage in Providence       Disney's award winning musical "High School Musical," is coming to the historic Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway in Providence, performed by RISE On Broadway, one of Providence's best-loved community theatre groups. This pop-culture phenomenon showcases all the hit-songs that made the movie such a ... More ... Hospital to benefit from 'Sweet' race       South County Hospital is dedicating its 14th Annual 5K Road Race in memory of the late Freda Sweet, who participated in the hospital's cardiac rehabilitation exercise program three times a week for five years, prior to her death last month at age 97. More ... Where in the World is the Jamestown Press?       Carol Crafts took the Press along as she followed the 8 Tuff Miles Road Race in St. John, Virgin Islands. More ... Nominate a woman for yearly award       The Rhode Island Commission on Women (RICW) is requesting nominations for its 2008 Women of the Year Award. More ... Salve Regina hosts area job fair next week       Employers representing nearly 80 organizations in fields such as finance, insurance, hospitality, social services, law enforcement, public service/government, health care, technology, education and more will participate in the "Gateway to Success" Career Fair at Salve Regina University on Thursday... More ... Students shed light on a global lights-out event By Michaela Kennedy       A seventh grade advisory class at Lawn Avenue School has brought its group learning curve to a global level. The green-thinking youngsters are asking all islanders to turn off or dim their lights for one hour on Saturday evening, in recognition of Earth Hour, a global event. More ... Art gallery launches show in new space       Montanaro Gallery, in Newport, will host an exhibit called "Toward the Great Expanse," with a reception on Saturday, April 12, from 5 to 9 p.m. The gallery has moved to a new location at 18 Franklin St. The show will feature the visual works of two artists, Julie Goldstein and Ty Williams. More ... Klimt is artist at lunch series       The artist Gustav Klimt and "The Most Expensive Painting Ever Offered at Public Auction," will be the topic of "Lunch with the Artist" on Tuesday, April 15, at the Newport Art Museum. The informal noontime discussion will be facilitated by Richard Tyre and is free for museum members, with a $3 cha... More ... Poets meet in North Kingstown       The next Poetry Night, sponsored by the North Kingstown Arts Council, meets Tuesday, April 1 at Davisville Free Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Poetry Nights continue through June and all ages are welcome. Bring a poem to share or just come to listen. This is a great intergenerational gathering of p... More ...