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CUSSROOMRAMBLES
DOLLARS AND SENSE - Dixie K.
Norris joined the administration
at Cape Cod Community College
this semester as vice president for
finance and administration. She
serves as chief financial officer and
oversees facilities management ,
public safety and information
technology departments.
Time change on anti-
bullying session
A presentation by the Massa-
chusetts Aggression Reduction
Center at Bridgewater State
College on its anti-bullying
program will be held Jan. 10 at 6
p.m. in the Knight Lecture Hall
at Barnstable High School. Par-
ents of middle school and high
school students are invited to
attend this session, which was
previously schedule to start at
6:30 p.m.
Artful awards
From supporting first grader 's
field trips to the zoos inNewBed-
ford or Providence to helping to
create a professional art gallery
in the main lobby at Barnstable
High School, the Enoch T. Cobb
Trust has made another round of
classroom enrichment grants.
Trustee David B. Cole gave the
school committee an update on
the activities of the Trust Tues-
day, detailing $36,250 in grants
for this school year and noting
that more awards may be made
before its end.
Cole shared letters of ap-
preciation he 's received from
students, including those from
two Hyannis East Elementary
third graders who'd been to the
Museum of Fine Arts in Boston
and disagreed strongly about
the merit of Jackson Pollock's
work.
Scholarship fund reaches
$100,000
The Jason A. Fedele Cape &Is-
lands Memorial Scholarship has
awarded $100,000 in scholarships
to Cape and Islands students.
Among this year'sseven winners
were Barnstable High School's
Ashlee McGuire , who is going to
Quinnipiac College and Allison
Cobb, who is going to the Uni-
versity of New Hampshire.
Donations to the fund may be
sent to 141 Winding Cove Road ,
Marstons Mills MA 02648.
Entrance exam for Sacred
Heart
Sacred Heart High School will
hold an entrance examination
for grades 7 to 12 tomorrow at
8:30 a.m.Walk-insare welcomed,
or call the school at 781-5857511
to register.
Garden Club has
scholarship
The Garden Club of Hyannis
is offering scholarships for the
Class of 2006 in the amount of
$1,000 to BarnstableHigh School
and $1,000 to Cape Cod Regional
Technical High School.
Eligible students are those
planning a career in horticul-
ture, landscape design, forestry,
conservation , environmental
science, or related fields.
Guidance departments at
both schools have applications ,
which must be submitted by
March 24.
Athens v. Sparta at
Falmouth Academy
For 22 years, Falmouth Acad-
emy freshmen have been sepa-
rated into Athenians and Spar-
tans and debated the merits of
each ancient nation-state.
Cape Cod's safety net..
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
on rentals. "HAC prevents
homelessness through the
availability of varying funds ,
information and referral and
housing, " she said. "We help
people become self-suffi -
cient.
For those having trouble
meeting heating, there is the
South Shore Community Ac-
tion Council (508-746-6707 ),
an organization that helps
to pay a percentage of utility
costs such as electricity, gas
and oil.
WIC (Women , Infants and
Children ) (800-WIC-1007 ),
is a program for pregnant
women , nursing mothers and
children under the age of 5
that disburses food vouchers
for use at the supermarket.
The school breakfast and
lunch program (781-338-
3000) is another alternative
for providing children with
nutritious meals during the
week.
Food stamps (508-862-
6600) are also an option
and qualification for them
is not as difficult as may
be believed. In fact , work-
ing people and homeowners
qualify. The "stamps " no lon-
ger come in coupon form and
are issued as credit cards for
discretion and privacy.
People in need of emergen-
cy food should call 800-645-
8333.
For those simply trying
to cut corners , Serve New
England (888-742-7363 ) has a
generous program that ben-
efits everyone. If you do two
hours of volunteer work each
month , e.g., drive an invalid
to the hospital for treatment ,
baby sit , assist with yard
work , etc., you can purchase
food packages at a discount.
For $19 a month you can
qualify for a family meal plan
that includes meats, veg-
etables, fruits and starches
or you can purchase a meat-
only package for just $12.
Holiday food baskets , which
include an 8- to 10-pound
turkey and all the fixings , are
also available at reasonable
prices
Cape Codders who qual-
ify for food stamps , Social
Security Insurance , Medic-
aid/MassHealth , veterans
benefits , or fuel assistance ,
you may be eligible for dis-
counted rates on your util-
ity bills , as well as a Verizon
telephone discount of $13.85
a month.
Year closes on flat note...
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7
documents and plans recorded.
It was also a significant drop
from 2003 (the busiest year to
date), a decrease of 37 percent.
That year saw a total of 200,049
documents recorded at the reg-
istry and Land Court.
However, don't be fooled by the
decrease... 2005 follows (in order)
2003. 2002 , 1998. 2004, 1986 and
1999.as one of the busiest years
ever in the 300 year history.
For transactions between
$25,000 and $1million the volume
of real estate for 2005 compared
to 2004 was down 9.3 percent.
The total value of saleswas down
4.4 percent from the previous
year. The average individual
property sales value was up 5.4
percent from the previous year.
Mortgage activity dropped 11.3
percent from last year's levels.
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Bradley groups buys Hyport
The former location of Hyan-
nisport Brewing Company at
720 Main St., Hyannis has been
purchased by developer Robert
Bradley and partners. Bradley
is planning to build a mixed-use
development at the comer of Main
and Ocean streets.
The sale for $975,000 was han-
dled exclusively by John E. Ciluzzi
of Commercial Realty Advisors in
Centerville.
Cape Cod Beer, which shared
space with the former restaurant ,
plans to reopen on Phinney 's
Lane.
Stress management
workshop
The Cape Cod Chapter of the
International Association of Ad-
ministrative Professionals spon-
sors a "Managing Stress through
Humor"workshop Jan. 10 at 6p.m.
at the Barntable Middle School
Library on Route 28 in Hyannis.
Office space for rent
The Lawrence Academy build-
ing in Falmouth has four reno-
vated office spaces available for
rent to start-up and early-stage
businesses. The project is under
the auspices of the Falmouth
Chamber of Commerce Business
Cooperative.
Handyman Hotline
hits the airwaves
The Handyman Hotline is a
new radio talk show starting
Jan. 7 on 95.1 FM WXTL at 10
a.m. While providing homeown-
ers with a resource for questions
and concerns about projects
and problems needing attention
within the home, it will also of-
fer information on construction
and home improvement. Write to
handyman«i 95wxtk.com.
Discussions at
Edward Jones
Ralph Swartz , local Edward
Jones investment representative ,
hosts a professional broadcast
course via satellite on retirement
planning Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. at the
office at 712 Main St. in Hyannis.
Admission is $60 and includes all
course materials. A free satel-
lite broadcast to make sense of
headlines is held Jan. 10 at 11:30
a.m.For reservations to either, call
866-778-2681.
Wagner passes exam
James C. Wagner of Cha-
tham recently passed all
parts of the Enrolled Agent
Exam earning him the right to
represent taxpayer before the
Internal Revenue Service. Wagner
works with Crabtree CPA and As-
sociates in Hyannis.
Business luncheon
The Hyannis Area Chamber
of Commerce hosts a small and
home-based business luncheon
Jan. 13 at Outback Steakhouse ,
Route 132 in Hyannis, from 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. when Mark Pallis
and Gretchen Axelson of iMedia
Technology discuss document
management in the paperless of-
fice. Admission is $15 to $20. For
reservations, call 508-775-7778 by
Jan. 11.
Orleans chamber
members to meet
An event for members of the
Orleans Chamber of Commerce
is held Jan. 19 at the Academy of
Performing Arts School at 5 Gid-
diah Hill Road in Orleans when
tours of the school and classes
will be available along with hors
d'oeuvres, door prizes and a 50/50
raffle. Free admission. RSVP by
Jan. 16 (508-255-7203).
Lower Cape development
corporation receives grant
The Lower Cape Cod Commu-
nity Development Corporation
based in North Eastham was
awarded a $50,000 Rural Business
Enterprise Grant yesterday. The
funds are earmarked for devel-
opment of a computer software
system what will be used one,
central online platform to which
75 individual business will be able
to connect.
Sauerbreyjoins E. Sandwich
studio
Paul White of Paul White Wood-
carving in East Sandwich wel-
comes Florence Sauerbrey to
the studio where she will be head
of the art and nnisning depart-
ment. She comes from Normandy,
France, where she most recently
did finish work on high-end yachts.
She is also a maritime historian.
Three members of IMP
receive CAP rating
The Cape Cod Chapter of the
International Association of Ad-
ministrative Professionals has
announced that Mary L. DiBuono
of Centerville. administrative
assistant to the director of car-
diovascular services and the
chief of cardiac surgery at Cape
Cod Hospital; Elaine Grace of
West Barnstable , adminstrative
assistant to the Maintenance
Department , and facilities use
coordinator for the Barnstable
Public Schools; and Peggy Rose
of Mashpee , executive assistant
to the president and director of
Woods Hole Oceanographic Insti-
tution have been notified that they
have earned the Certified Admin-
istrative Professional rating.
New board jto be introduced
The Cape Cod Landscape As-
sociation holds its holiday cel-
ebration Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the
Sheraton HyannisResort in Hyan-
nis. Dinner is served at 8p.m. with
dancing from 9:30 to midnight. At
the celebration the new 2006 board
of directors will also be presented
and the 2005 Legacy Award will
be presented to William Clark,
director of the Agriculture and
Landscape Program at the Cape
Cod Cooperative Extension, for
reservations, call 877-432-3156 or
email cclal999(« comcast.net.
Third annual business
series
The Falmouth Chamber of
Commerce Business Educational
Series is set to kick off Jan. 24 at
6 p.m. when the entrepreneur 's
toolbox will be the topic of dis-
cussion. Other talks, including
publicity, consultive sales,market-
ing, internet marketing and more,
follow on Tuesdays for a total of
seven classes at the Falmouth
Chamber of Commerce. Registra-
tion is $35 to $45 per session or
$199 to $265 for the series. To sign
up, call 508-548-8500 or visit www.
FalmouthChamber.com. t
Business women to meet
The Cape Cod Chapter of the
American Business Women's As-
sociation meets Jan. 10 for its
monthly networking/dinner meet-
ing at the Radisson Hotel's Gar-
den Room , 287 Iyannough Road
in Hyannis. The guest speaker
is Judy Crocker, who will discuss
marketing tips. Networking starts
at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $20 to
$25 by calling 508-685-6561.
Insurance women to dine
The Cape Cod Chapter of the
Massachusetts Association of
Insurance Women will hold its
monthly meeting at Alberto 's
Ristorante , 360 Main St. in Hyan-
nis, Jan. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is
served at 6 p.m. Carolyn Rzewski
discusses business interruption
insurance. To RSVP call 508-564-
5188.
Acupuncture in Dennis
Diana Di Gioia has opened Cape
Cod Community Acupuncture
in Dennis, where she is offering
hour-long treatments on a sliding
scale of $20 to $40 per session. The
reduced rates are possible because
a community room is utilized ,
enabling her to treat more people
at the same time. For details , call
508-398-7770.
Educational series
continues
The Falmouth Chamber of
Commerce Winter Educational
Series is a series of eight custom-
ized classes for skill and resource
development that will be offered
beginning Jan. 24 from 6 to 8:30
p.m. at the Falmouth Chamber of
Commerce, 20 Academy Lane in
Falmouth. Classes continue each
Tuesday. Each session is $35 to
$45; the series is $225 or $300. Call
508-548-8500 or 800-526-8532.
Donation cards for savings
Jiffy Lube customers contrib-
uting $2 to The Jimmy Fund will
receive a special value card offer-
ing $50 in savings at participating
Jiffy Lube service centers and Taco
Bell restaurants through Dec. 31.
Locallythere is a Jiffy Lube at 1209
Pitchers Way in Hyannis.
Help for people over 55
who want to work
The Mature Workers Program
of Elder Services of Cape Cod and
the Islands, Inc. has openings in
its Bridge Back to Work Program
for income-eligible people 55
and older. Paid work experience
and/or skills training opportuni-
ties are available in or near your
community to help you obtain
employment. Call Mary or Betty
at 508-394-4630 or 888-394-4630
ext. 134 or 138.
CSO wants to do business
The Cape Symphony Orches-
tra offers a new option called a
Prelude Circle Card. The card
enables subscribers to receive
special offers and discounts from
other cultural institutions and
businesses. Ifyour business is will-
ing to offer at least 10 percent off
selected items or services to the
Symphony's 18,000 patrons, its
name and telephone number will
be printed in a direct mailing to
subscribers and in selective CSO
advertising pieces. Call 508-362-
1111, ext. 100.
Lending a hand
The USDA/Rural Development
offers help with home repairs and
rehabilitation projects for single-
family homeowners with very low
household incomes. Call 508-295-
5151, ext. 134.
Web site for job seekers
The U.S. Department of Labor
has aWebsite,www.careeronestop.
org. which serves as aresource for
job seekers and workforce profes-
sionals alike. The local office for
employment and training assis-
tance is Career Opportunities at
75 Perseverance Way in Hyannis.
Call 508-771-JOBS or visit www.
ciwib.org.
Loans for people with
disabilities
Massachusetts residents with
disabilities have access to re-
duced-interest loans for assistive
technology and related services
through the Massachusetts Reha-
bilitation Commission and Easter
Seals Massachusetts. Call 617-204-
3851. ext. 3623. or 508-751-6431.
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