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EDITORIALS A known problem undefined With the comprehensive residen- tial occupancy ordinance set to go into effect July 1, there remain some questions about just how this will be enforced. Last week, Hyannis Town Coun- cilor Greg Milne asked what law abiding residents who find them- selves in violation of the new law are to do? The response offered some insightson how the town will approach such situations, but no real answers. Time and staffing simply don't allow for that to be the case. Enforcement then becomes akin to the state's passive seatbelt law where police can cite people for not wearing seatbelts only as secondary offenses. Similarly, the message from the town is that occupancy violations will be imposed only on those causing other problems, although there is no such limitation in the law. Growth Management Director Ruth Weil said that similar situa- tions arise each the council enacts new regulations and laws. In some respects , the town's position that there will be no "bedroom police" is the only rea- sonable one to take. But Milne's question truly did not receive an answer. What are residents looking to abide by the town's laws to do if they find themselves in violation of the oc- cupancy restrictions? The building commissioner's office has enforcement authority for the ordinance. The current building commissioner has awell- deserved reputation for being consistent, fair and by the book. If in the course of his staff'sdaily work of permitting and inspecting a property is in violation of this ordinance, there's an obligation to enforce it, even if the property is not on any "hit list" for other violations or neighborhood com- plaints. For those whounderstand they will be in violation of the soon-to-be-enacted law, that's undoubtedly an uncomfortable position. The comprehensive residency ordinance was known to be an imperfect answer to an imper- fect problem. While Milne may not have the support of his fel- low councilors on this issue, his question remains a good one and deserving of a better answer. DS II editor@barnstablepatnol.com Another Lorusso Thank You' Two contributions from the Lyn- don P Lorusso Foundation will en- sure that a museum to acknowledge and preserve the cultural history and contributions of Barnstable 's minority community willbe created at the site of the Zion Union Church in Hyannis. A $250,000 donation helped secure the purchase and another $150,000 as an endowment will help secure its future. In passing the checks, Indepen- dence Park president and head of the foundation Mark Thompson offered thoughts on the commit- ment of Paul and Lila Lorusso to equity, diversity and their fellow human beings. "They never saw color, creed or race. They just saw human beings and friends,"Thompson said. "This is not a work that Paul and Lila started with the museumyesterday. This is the life-long project of Paul and Lila to teach the children of this communityand hopefully ofthe world of the diversity needed." We thank them for their example and their generosity. DS II editor@barnstablepatnot.com i By Ed Semprini CHOWDAH BOWL: Heavy Hitters: There 's no evidence that Dennis'town hallbuilding was showing aslight list. But if it was. it's gone, thanks to the occupant' sheavy hitters. Last Jan. 25, employees entered a contest to determine who could become the No. 1 (male and female) weight loser. It probably is the only contest on the Cape where the winner wants to be the big loser. Each contestan t paid $1 weekly to enter.The combined weight of the entrants was 5,400 pounds, according to The Register. The winners, announced this month , were Becky Smith and Santiago Bartolomy, who split a pot of S500. Smith lost 41 pounds. Bartolomy 46. There has to be a town hall full of heavy hitters down there in Dennis, because The Register added that many employees already are entered in Round 2 Just Wondering: Are there any eatery breakfast nooks on the Cape that serve Johnnycakes? Believe it! Believe it! Tiny Truro, light years ago. fielded a baseball team Truro Tigers. The proof is a Lucy L Engle painting at Highland House Mansion in Truro Clam Cer- emonial: The clam trees are growing again!And the town or Orleans is celebrating, fisher- men and boating enthusiasts in particular. After a Cape Codder reporter wrote a story about the absence of the popular saplings in Rock Harbor, Or- leans Harbormaster Dawson Farber IV quickly responded and in a heartbeat the trees made their appearance. The dozen or so trees are "planted" to mark a water path for boats going in and out of the harbor. About that name, reporter Bill Fonda reports that an Orlean s character who has been hang- ing around Rock Harbor for years decided to have a little fun with puzzled tourists who wondered what in the world were trees doing out there in the water. "Oh." he would say, "they're our clam trees," straining to keep a straight face... The following nugget from the CB was served up by The Cape Codder 's Marilyn Miller. A Lower Cape resident appeared before the board of selectmen requesting aspecial consideration , after admitting he failed to meet a deadline. His explanation was that he's had forgetful moments, and then went onto explain that he drove from Cape Breton. Nova Scotia, to Wellfleet to attend the meeting without realizing he drove the distance with the four-wheel drive option in place. He received the special consideration , with one select- man reported to be shaking his head in confusion... Just wondering: How manymillions of $$$ would go down the drain if plovers decided to nest in areas around golf courses on the Cape. • • • Island Hopping: SinceApril there has been no soap in the top floor boys' bathroom at Nantucket High School, according to Aidan Feeney, a writer for the prize-win- ning high school newspaper, Veritas. Feeney then aimedhis pen: "For the last two months students have been trying to expose this pillage against hu- manity and hygiene... Withthe disappearance of the top floor soap supply, personal hygiene has plummeted throughout the school, and the spread of Black Plague ... the common cold and bird flu are likely to run rampant."... Planning a trip to Martha's Vineyard ? If Oak Bluffs isyour destination, don't dare walk along public streets or inparks in abathing suit. It's against the law. The Vineyard Gazette points out that the law is 86 years old... Obviously not in tune withthe Nantucket sheriff, columnist Dave Goodman ofthe Inquirer Mirror wants him ousted. "As much asIwould dislikeit ifthe Commonwealth were to take over the duties of our sheriff, perhaps it's time to bite the bullet and relinquish respon- sibility to Boston." t • • You're way up there, Mor- ris, if you remember the days of the "hoochy-kootchy," 3.2 (near) beer, flappers and speakeasies... Barnstable his- tory buffs may puzzle over the question ofwhich town village wasthe home ofthe first ,argu- ably, junior yacht club in the country. Answer below. • • • Press Speaks Out: "...It's time for an exploration of the type of housing really need- ed...When residents can't find affordable housing in Prov- incetown, they may move to, say, Wellfleet or Eastham. But many still return to work in Provincetown.Sowhy notjoin forces with those neighbors, look at the regional need and create a coordinated plan." - Provincetown Banner. • • • Newsquotes: "It (Cape Cod CanalRegion) willsee awhop- ping 18.5 percent increase in those (households) making $150,000 to $199,000. Consider then what these wealthier, middle-aged households pur- chase and what that could mean for the thousands of... retailers in Sandwich, Bourne and Wareham."Cape Business Magazine on growth and chal- lenges in Canal Region. ... I don't think that would be helpful. It serves no pur- pose. " -Wellfleet Police Chief Richard Rosenthal , oppos- ing school resource officer in elementary school. (In The Cape Codder) . • • t Query answer: Cotuit • • • Quotebook: "The good old days... we weren't so good, 'cause we weren't so old." (Freixnet Book of Toasts) !Cape Comment EARLYFILES BARNSTABLE PATRIOT ARCHIVE PHOTO. JUNE 26, 1986 CLOWNING AROUND - Clown Jack Nesbit of Hyannis, a volunteer from the Shriners Burn Center in Boston, introduces a young visitor to balloons at the Cancer Consignment Exchange's 10th birthday celebration in Yarmouthport. 1836 NOTICE - Messrs. Higgins and Yetton would respectfully inform their friends and customers, that they have recently opened alarge stock of fresh goods, which in addition to their former Stock, will comprise so great a variety as can be found in any other store in the County... They have just opened a large assortment of Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Satinetts, and Vestings. Also - a variety of French and English double and single, Merinoes and Cir- cassians. (Orleans) 1866 About a year ago, the Cape Cod Railroad Com- pany built at their shops in Hyannis, and put on the route between that place and Boston, one of the finest and best arranged monitor smokingcars ever constructed in New England... The new smoking car just completed is some fifty feet long, will seat about sixty passengers, besides having room for a saloon, water tank, &c. It is fitted up with euchre tables, &c... 1896 Alargeand enthusiasticcrowd of loyalsupporters assembled on the Hyannis Park field last Saturday to witnessthe game of ballbetween the Married and Single men... CB. Cory, the "idolized" ballplayer of Hyannis, stepped to the bat and lined out a 2 bag- ger, but after being unable to circuit the bases on account of his aldermanic proportions , MacDonald took first , then second, where he probably, by the expression on hisface when he reached home,would have stayed if Hawes,who clearly demonstrated his ability as a ball player, had not knocked him in. 1916 A team driven and owned by Mr. Walter Carney of Hyannisport and the auto of Mr. W. Dalpe were in collision in front of the postoffice Saturday evening. As aresult,Mr. Carney wasthrown out and bruised. The horse becomingfrightened started at amad gait up Mainstreet,runninginto the automobileof Louis Arenovski which had just come to a stop in front of his store damagingthe guard so that a new one will be needed. This added to the fright of the animal, but the mad dash to its home at Hyannisport was accomplished without further damage. 1926 The field of Horace P Baxter's, near the Hyannis- West Yarmouthline, was last Saturday evening the scene of the largest meeting of the Ku Klux Klan ever held on Cape Cod according to all report s, es- timates placing the number at 6,000. Two hundred members were initiated it is said. Tex Richards of Brockton was the principalspeaker and the Waltham band furnished music. There was no disturbance though Chief Cressy had a squad of sixmen on duty and State troopers from Barnstable barracks were available in case of emergency, 1936 Barnstable policemen must be courteous to all or else Chief Fleming will know why not. He has posted a notice on the bulletin board instructing all the force to be always courteous in their deal- ings with the public. "They will be, or else they or I will quit," he says. 1946 Direct air passenger service between Cape Cod Airport, Marstons Mills and Logan International Airport,East Boston, willbe inaugurated June 28 by the New England Central Airways. Twenty minutes will be required to make the 58-mile trip. The fare is $4.56 plus tax. 1956 FAST TRAINS to New York (Grand Central) and Boston. Day Cape Codder: Lv. Hyannis 9:24 a.m., due NY. 3:03 p.m. The Neptune: Lv. Hyannis 5:37 p.m. Sundays only, due NY. 11:18 p.m. Night Cape Codder: Lv. Hyannis 10:40 p.m. Sundays only, due NY. 5:55 a.m. (Sleeping cars must be vacated by 7:30 a.m.) The Cranberry: Lv. Hyannis 7 a.m., due Boston 8:52 a.m. New Daily Train: Lv. Hyannis 9:54 a.m., due Boston 11:56 a.m. The Buttermilk Bay: Lv. Hyannis 12:25 p.m., due Boston 2:16 p.m. The Sand Dune, Lv. Hyannis 8:09 p.m., Sundays only,due Boston 9:59 p.m. (There are also 4 other convenient trains to Boston) 1966 Wearing black robes and white "death masks," a small group of "conscientious objectors " from out of town gathered along the sidewalk near Hyannis Library Saturday afternoon obviously to heckle the State Amvets parade as it proceeded up Main Street... Alert Barnstable policemen prevented a threatened attack on the "objectors " by several local men. 1976 It must have been quite an event asthe stage rolled into Barnstable Village from Boston 146 years ago, with paper atop and a hand press and type aboard inpreparation for the birth of the Barnstable Patriot on June 26, 1830 with Sylvannus Bourne Phinney, one time apprentice to Nathan Hale of Boston, as its first publisher. 1986 While servingin the armed forces, amotorcycle ac- cident took Centerville'sMike Welsch'slower left leg. CONTINUED ON PAGE A:14 BARNSTABLE PATRIOT ISSN 0744-722 1 Pub. 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On the contemporary side, there 's a Summer 2006 events calendar and a Cape Cod Baseball League schedule .... www.barnstablepatriot.com Cije ^arttsttable patriot I — Founded in 1830 — Published Weekly at 396 Main Street, Suite 15 • P.O.Box 1208 • Hyannis,Massachusetts 02601 Tel:(508) 771-1427 • Fax: (508) 790-3997 E-mail info@barnsrablepatriot.com • www.bamstabJeparriotcom PUBLISHER , Robert F. Sennott,Jr. EDITOR David Still II BUSINESS MANAGER ..Barbara J. Hennigan ASSOCIATE EDITOR. ... ...Edward F. Maroney ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Luanda S. Harrison Representative Kathleen Szrrut Manwanng Reporter John Picano Representative Melora B. North Reporter Carol A. Bacon Representative Jack Mason Representative DESIGN/PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT Steven Goldberg Representative Cathy Staples Graphic Designer David A. 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