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^x7^i4 wiZ \i* - - - By Patriot Staff TJI@barnstablepatnot.com Ever been passed by a speeder and looked around for a trooper 's carjumpinginto the hunt? Justice was delivered on Main Street in Hyannis Wednesday, when some- one we know was crossing the street and was brushed back by a heedless driver in an SUV. A nearby police car sprangto life and gave chase, catching the errant operator in seconds fiat.... Voice of the Faithful's next meeting is Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the West Falmouth Library on Route 28A. All are invited for a presen- tation on Bishop Accountability, an on-line clearinghouse for in- formation about abuse cases and the church's response. Later, an abuse survivor will speak on how he helped Cardinal Law to meet with survivors and their families.... Concerned about radiation from the PAVEPAWSradar installation on the Upper Cape. On Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Mashpee Senior Center, 26 Frank E. Hicks Drive, there's a public meeting hosted by the PAVEPAWS Public Health Steering Group.... Too late for the de-listings: the Jan. 8 concert at St. Peter's Lutheran Church featuring Carole Buttner Maloof,John Murelle, and Melinda Crane has been cancelled Judge dismisses water suit TheTownof Barnstablereceived an early Christmas present from Barnstable Superior Court Judge Richard Connon, who tossed out the 10-taxpayer action on the Barnstable Water Co. purchase Dec. 23. The suit, brought by Hyannis resident John Julius and others, contended the sale was improper on anumber of points. A main con- tention was that the company's water works assets [to be paid for through rates] were overvalued and the associated land [to be paid for from the town's general fund ] was undervalued in the sale agreement. The result, according to the suit, was an illegal tax on the water utility's rate payers. Connon disagreed on all points. An appeal is under consider- ation. ) Custom Made Machine Embroidered s \ Nap kins f or All Occasions ( \ Weddings • Anniversaries • Birthdays 1 j Bar & Bat Mitzvahs • Corporate Functions J L Call Anne Hoxie Oliver for details m 508-888-0198 V TOWN NOTES PAUL GAUVIN PHOTO POWER PLAY-Workers were busy at andoff Kalmus Beach inHyannisSaturday, the end of the old year, preparing to link a new electric cable to Nantucket for the new year. The cable ship anchored in Hyannis Harbor in right background awaits the final linkup. Your census is in the mail Census forms were mailed Dec. 29. The town clerk's office asks that they be completed and returned as soon as possible. Drop off boxes should be in place at all town libraries and the Senior Center.Forms may also be mailed or dropped off at the clerk's office. The town census is used to update voting lists and may affect a resident's status as an active voter if not returned. Helping the homeless A long-term solution for the housing needs of homeless men and women will be discussed at the Barnstable Human Services Committee meeting Jan.20 at 2:30 p.m. at town hall. Town Councilor Jan Barton, interim chairperson of the com- mittee, reported that Operation In From the Cold, a short-term initiative to find emergency housing for the homeless during the winter, had led to arrange- ments for 10 to 12 people to be placed in motels for the season. In a press statement, Housing Assistance Corporation an- nounced that it is using vouch- ers to place the homeless in response to the initiative. Both Operation In From The Cold and HAC are seeking finan- cial assistance to keep the ini- tiative going. Donations may be made to the former through the Cape Cod Council of Churches, PO Box 758, Hyannis MA 02601 and to HAC by calling Rick Brigham at 508-771-5400, ext. 279 or at 508-364-7590. The town has put $10,000 toward the effort, and Our Lady of Victory Church in Centerville has made a significant donation as well.In addition, HAC is us- ing a portion of the pledges from its recent NOAH telethon. Three from Barnstable FD graduate academy Christopher Beal, John Flem- ing and Neil Tuepker, all re- cruits from the Barnstable Fire Department , graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Acad- emy Recruit Training Program Dec. 23. The recruits have been with the department as career em- ployees since July 2004 and all were call firefighters prior to that. The academy has a long wait list for the training and they were assigned to attend after funding and schedules al- lowed. They are the first class of recruits that the Barnstable Fire Department has been able to send to this intensive train- ing program. The firefighters are Certified Firefighter MI and Hazardous Materials First Responder Operational Level. The Massachusetts Firefight- ing Academy, a division of the Department of Fire Services, offers this program, tuition- free. The training program is 11 weeks long and the recruits are assigned to the program during the training period. The recruits of class 170 graduated at Nashoba Regional High School along with 66 oth- ers representing 36 departments across the state. WB CivicAssociation meets Tuesday The West Barnstable Civic As- sociation will gather Tuesday for its annual meeting, when a new slate of officers will be elected. Attendance guarantees asso- ciation members a raffle ticket good for a peck of fresh qua- hogs, donated by the Barnstable Association for Recreational Shellfishing (BARS). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the West Barnstable Commu- nity Building on Route 149. Public sessions to scope youth & community center planned Public scooping sessions for the Hyannis Youth and Com- munity Center are scheduled for later this month. The sessions will be used to gather informa- tion from the community that will use and support the cen- ter to refine the project scope based on community needs. C.H. Johnson Consulting, Inc. of Chicago, with Williams Architects of Carol Stream , 111., and Menders , Torrey and Spen- cer, Inc., of Boston have been retained to conduct a financial and programming strategy and feasibility study of the proposed center. Last month, this team inter- viewed representatives from local groups, town agencies and officials with an interest in the project. Responses to the Request for Qualifications and Propos- als have been received by the Purchasing Department for the architectural services for the actual project. Another Request for Proposals was advertised for a cost-estimating firm to aid in budget management for the project. The first public input session to present findings and take public input is scheduled for Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the senior center. Bank building gets CCC review Cape Cod Cooperative Bank's plan to build a 36,250-square- foot operations center in Inde- pendence Park gets a hearing from the Cape Cod Commission Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in rooms 11 and 12 of Barnstable Superior Court House. McPhee gets designation renewed Maureen J. McPhee, Collector for the Town of Barnstable , has had her designation as Certified Massachusetts Municipal Col- lector renewed for an additional five years. Make a resolution: return that book! The Hyannis Public Library reminds patrons that the begin- ning of a new year is a good time to resolve to return overdue books and other materials. If you can't let go, renew on-line with your CLAMS card at www. hyannislibrary.org BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY COMPANY We specialize in seniors • LongTerm Care Insurance • Home Health Care • Life Insurance • Fixed Annuities Complimentary Consultation Christine M. 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An Information Session will be held at the school on January 5 at 7:00 p.m. Sturgis Charter Public School Is Known For: Tuition-Free Public Education A Rigorous University Prep Program Small Classes Averaging 17 Students Highly Qualified, Caring Faculty with International Experience 6-Credit Language Requirement with Spanish, French, & Latin Join the School with Outstanding MCAS, International Baccalaureate, & University Placement Results For further information and application, contact Sturgis Charter Public School at 508-778-1782. ' www.sturgischarterschool.com if— f t CAPE MAID I FARMS j|\ THE MOST "fill Unusual & Unique ill I §^ts ^ suPPnes ilf * for all pet & lilVM animal Lovers... ti'l* COME IN & BROWSE Hyannis (Rte. 28) 508-775-3782 Watch for our 2 for i ^ Opening! 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The board would be responsible for the oversight of the Water Sup- ply Division of the Department of Public Works, and, "subject to the authority and responsibility of the Town Manage*" and the Town Council," review and ap- prove the operatingbudget for the division; review and approve rate schedules; review and approve the capital outlay plan and budget for the division; prepare an inventory and master plan for all assets and make any recommendations to enhance the performance and operation of the division. As drafted , the board would consist of five members who are "residents in the area of the Town of Barnstable served by Hyannis Water ... and ratepayers thereof , appointed by the town manager for three-year overlap- ping terms."