First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2023

Issue #011

05 Oct

In this South Kingstown Insider Issue…

📅 The Big Event List

🎨 Paint & Sip Night October 6th

🌤️ South Kingstown Weather

👉 Local Business Spotlight - Coming Soon

🌬️ Three New England States Unite for Groundbreaking Multi-State Offshore Wind Proposals to Counter Rising Energy Prices

🦟 First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2023 Reported in Rhode Island Amid Increased Mosquito Activity

⛸️ Mechanical Failures Freeze Activities at URI's Boss Ice Arena Until November

🚍 RIPTA Announces Sunday/Holiday Schedule and Limited Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day

🏦 BankNewport Grant Powers Historical STEM Adventures for Camp Fuller Kids at South County Museum

🏫 South Kingstown High Sports

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

🏛️ Support South Kingstown Local Businesses

Paint & Sip Night @ Rebekah Cook Art
October 6th 6:30PM - 9PM

Calling all art enthusiasts and Halloween lovers! Join us for a bewitching evening at Rebekah Cook Art for a unique paint experience. Choose your canvas: a classic canvas board, a charming ceramic pumpkin, or a jovial Jack-o-lantern! 🖌️

Event Highlights:

1. Choice of Canvas: Whether you fancy painting on a traditional canvas or getting creative with ceramic, the choice is yours!
2. Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB): It’s an adult event, so feel free to bring your favorite drink to sip as you paint.
3. Light Refreshments: On us! Enjoy some tasty bites while you let your creativity flow.
4. Themed Event: Capture the spirit of Halloween on your chosen canvas with guidance from our talented instructors.

Better in pairs or threes? Absolutely! Painting is always more fun with friends, so why not make it a night to remember? Grab a friend or two, and come down for an evening of laughter, creativity, and Halloween magic!

Spots are limited and our themed nights tend to fill up quickly. Reserve your seat now and get ready to take home your spooky masterpiece!

Can’t wait to see the magic you create. See you at the studio!

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Three New England States Unite for Groundbreaking Multi-State Offshore Wind Proposals to Counter Rising Energy Prices

Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts are collaborating to solicit large-scale offshore wind project proposals with the aim of securing lower energy prices across the states through collective bidding, a first in the U.S.

The effort involves individual state solicitations with a combined total of 6,000 megawatts of capacity, enough to power over 3 million homes. Submission closures are scheduled for January or February, with project selections by summer.

While developers can propose single-state projects, preference will be given to those serving multiple states, aiming to maximize cost-effectiveness and promote regional economic development amid rising construction costs and inflation in the offshore wind industry.

First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2023 Reported in Rhode Island Amid Increased Mosquito Activity

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) reported the state's first human case of the West Nile Virus in 2023, involving a Newport County resident in their 70s, who is now recovering.

Given the ongoing mosquito season and a notable level of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus present in Northeastern US mosquitoes, RIDOH emphasized continued preventive measures until the first hard frost.

Tips to avoid mosquito bites and breeding were shared, along with specific advisories for horse owners due to the animals' susceptibility to EEE and West Nile Virus.

The case follows other confirmed instances in neighboring states and comes amidst multiple West Nile Virus findings in various Rhode Island locations.

Mechanical Failures Freeze Activities at URI's Boss Ice Arena Until November

The University of Rhode Island's Boss Ice Arena is closed until November 6 due to significant mechanical issues that occurred in August, causing almost complete loss of the ice plant.

The university is actively working on installing a temporary ice plant for this season and developing a permanent repair strategy, while also coordinating with user groups to find alternative rinks for scheduled programs.

RIPTA Announces Sunday/Holiday Schedule and Limited Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day

The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has announced its plan to operate under a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Monday, October 9, in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day.

On this day, all RIPTA offices, with the exception of the Newport Transportation Center, will be closed. Additionally, Flex Services will be limited, with only Route 203 (URI/Narragansett/South Kingstown) in operation from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

BankNewport Grant Powers Historical STEM Adventures for Camp Fuller Kids at South County Museum

The South County Museum, Narragansett, was granted $2,000 by BankNewport to support its summer partnership with Camp Fuller, a Greater Providence YMCA summer camp.

The museum, which holds over 20,000 objects depicting Rhode Island's diverse history, used the grant to host four field trips between June and August, offering campers hands-on experiences in 19th-century skills and tools.

Campers constructed wooden dragon boats and paddles during the visits, subsequently used for races back at the camp, and engaged in various historical and STEM-related activities, including touring exhibition halls and learning at maker spaces such as a blacksmith's forge and a wool-spinning, dyeing, and sewing station.

BankNewport and YMCA executives visited the program to observe the activities in action.

REBELS

South Kingstown High School Varsity

Upcoming home games for Varsity

Girls Soccer - October 5th, 6 PM @ Curtis Corner Middle School
Boys Football - October 6th, 6PM @Curtis Corner Middle School
Boys Soccer - October 7th, 10AM @ Curtis Corner Middle School

🤔 South Kingstown Trivia

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