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About Town August 21, 2008
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Art show continues through Sunday
      The Conanicut Island Art Association (CIAA) show continues daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Jamestown Recreation Center. The Recreation Center is located at 41 Conanicus Ave., opposite the Jamestown waterfront.
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Free concert tonight at East Ferry
      Dead Blues Society presents a free concert of their unique interpretation of rock and blues at East Ferry Memorial Square in Jamestown tonight, Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening of music on the water. More information about the band can be found at...
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Taste tomato varieties at Casey Farm market
      The Coastal Growers Farmers Market at Casey Farm in Saunderstown will host the fourth annual Heirloom Tomato Tasting this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Visitors will be able to sample dozens of heirloom tomato varieties.
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Men's chorus show coming Aug. 30
      The Men's Chorus of Jamestown will present its 16th annual summer concert on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 7:30 p.m. The 20-member chorus is directed by founder B.J. Whitehouse, and will feature an eclectic blend of different musical styles.
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Join St. Mark Church for annual Summer Fair
      Don't miss St. Mark Church's annual Summer Fair this Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. An outdoor auction will start at 11 a.m. There will be children's games, great raffle prizes, a bake sale table. The food stand will include local favorites such as sausage and peppers, doughboys and ch...
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Freedom of speech
     Protestors recently stood on Narragansett Avenue to protest the United States' policies on immigration. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten
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Meet new friends at Back to School night
      The Jamestown Teen Center will host a back to school night for all students entering grades 9 through 12 tonight, Thursday, Aug. 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Teen Center. Incoming freshmen can meet other students from their schools. North Kingstown High School, the Prout School, Met School, ...
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Jamestown honeybees create special flavor
By Michaela Kennedy
      Jamestown honey is as delicate as the life of the honeybee itself. Pale gold sweetness accompanies a light, sweet aroma, a scent no resident or visitor is soon to forget. Beekeeper Darcy Magratten is one of a small handful of beekeepers on the island cares for honeybees so they may create their f...
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Tree City USA
     Jamestown was named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the sixth consecutive year. On hand to update the sign with the latest award were, from left to right, Tony Antine, Emmet Turley, Jim Rugh and Tree Warden Steve Saracino. Photo by Andrea von Hohenleiten
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Change of command
     William G. Kelly, second from right, celebrated his Change of Command ceremony with, from left, his mother, Mary, his wife Angie and his father Bill. Kelly was the commanding officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Seneca and is now in charge of leadership development for the Coast Guard.
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Sponsors needed for Navy prep school candidates
      The 284 members of the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) class of 2009 began their journey toward the U.S. Naval Academy two weeks ago. Their 10-month course of instruction will last August through May, emphasizing intense preparation in English composition, mathematics, chemistry, physics,...
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Hunt remembered at annual golf tourney
      The Jamestown Medical Fund will host its annual golf tournament on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Jamestown Golf Course. The event will honor the memory of Phil Hunt, an avid golfer who lost his battle with cancer earlier this year.
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Chopmist Charlie's celebrates thirteenth anniversary
By Sam Bari
      Serving dishes that are steeped in the deepest traditions of New England "Yankee" seafood with a Jamestown twist, Chopmist Charlie's celebrates its thirteenth anniversary on Labor Day. Owner, Chuck Masso, invites everybody to join him and his staff at the gala festivities.
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