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INSIDE Supreme Court backs town's zoningstance Townwidezoningin Barnstable began in 1929. A Massachusetts court decided that years ago A:3 Schools drilldown ontest data There was a mixed bag of emotions last week as the school committee considered the latest 10th grade MCAS scores from thestate Depart- ment of Education A:4 Scientist turns up the heat on global warming As bar and line graphs jumped onto a projec- tion screen in staccato rhythm,Anthony Socci delivered a chilling prediction A:5 Osterville Fall Festival A full schedule of events and advertisers for this weekend's festival A:8-A:9 ? UP FRONT ? Solutions will happen in Bourne , not Barnstable village By Edward F.Maroney emaroney@barnstablepatriot.com It'sbeenjust twoyearssincethe Barnstable County Correctional Facility opened on the Massa- chusetts Military Reservation in Bourne, but Sheriff Jim Cum- mingsis already warningthat the new building "could max out in less than 24 months." "The more people we have liv- ing here, the more people we're gonna have committing crimes and getting sent tojail,"he saidin an interview this week. "The last month,we've probably increased our population by about 50 over the last four to sixweeks. Usually, there's no more than 20." Thr ee-hundred eighteen inmates made the trip from Barnstable villagetothe new facil- ity in 2004, and now there are 466, including about 30 women. It's not a matter of longer sen- tences. "Two-and-a-half years is the maximum," Cummings said. CONTINUED ON PAGE A:10 Sheriff says new prison is filling fast Town councilor invites residents to speak By Edward F.Maroney emaroney@barnstablepatriot.com As a retired Barnstable police officer, Harold Tobey is familiar with walkinga beat.On Saturday at noon, he'll walk a tough one. The Hyannis town councilor,joined by colleague Gary Brown, will walk Fresh Holes Road, recently the scene of intensified violence ranging from gun- fire to a knifing. Tobey announced his plans to his council col- leagues Tuesday, inviting them to accompany CONTINUED ON PAGE A:10 Tobey,Brown will walk Fresh Holes Issue still has people talking By Edward F. Maroney emaroney@barnstablepatriot.com Most thought the Affordable Housing Overlay District was an idea whose time had come and gone -but maybe it hasn't. No onewaswillingto stick adagger in the corpse to be sure, and there were signs of life this week. "It's still living, but ion life sup- port," Town Manager John Klimm said Tuesday. "That's exactly it," Town Council President Hank Farn- ham agreed as Klimm and some councilors met to set the agenda for the Oct. 19 council meeting. The AHOD isperceived to be at least one vote short of the two-thirds majority needed for passage. One of the idea's patrons, Steve Shuman of the planning board, said earlier Tuesday it was "evident that AHOD was going down the tubes, The planning board tried to under- stand what the concerns are and CONTINUED ON PAGE A:10 Comeback for the AHOD? Opposes using such funds for private buildings By Edward F. Maroney emaroney@barnstablepatnot.com "Saintspreserve us!"may become the rallying cry of Barnstable 'shis- toric churches if the council adopts the philosophy of Town Manager John Klimm and denies them Com- munity Preservation Act funds. Saints, in the form of private do- nors and foundations , would be the alternative to tapping the money dedicated to land acquisition, his- toric preservation and affordable housing. CONTINUED ON PAGE A:16 Klimm wants CPC focus on town buildings LEAF PEEPERS - Swans glide down the reservoir off Bumps River Road in Centerville, passing a colorful reminder of the season. Foliage cruise A^EUGIHOUSE K: a k y vessel Performers sparkle can't save ill- conceived production BHS Drama Club's pirates plan a scary Halloween fundraiser By David Beatty news@barnstablepatriot.com CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BE AFRAID! BE VERY AFRAID -Junior Tristan 0 Toole puts his worst face forward as he prepares to scare,at the Barnstable High School Drama Club's annual Haunted House. The Pirate-themed fright fest begins Oct. 26 at BHS. ™ *- Backstage at the Barnstable High SchoolPerformingArtsCenter, amass of students prepares for the upcoming Haunted House. With a series of false walls already in place and a 30-foot ship in the early stages of assembly, the site is undergoing a rapid trans- formation. For the first time in its 24-year his- tory, the annual event put on by the BHS Drama Club will follow a pirate motif. The basic story surrounds the I legend of the Flying Dutchman, who, in exchange for being able to sailfrom port to port faster than any other; cannot leave his ship. The Dutchman soon develops into aghostly phantom doomed to wander the seas until the end of time. One night each year, the Flying Dutchman is able to travel ashore to capture unsuspecting sailors to join his crew. Guides will try to navigate patrons throughthe maze ofbackstage perils and frightening characters so that they may return safely. The cast will include Sirens, a Sea Witch, and the Voodoo King, just to JL name a few. In previousyears, E.T., Jabba the Hut, Darth Vader, Fluffy the three-headed dog from Harry Potter, and even the entire ^ cast of the Lord of the £k Rings trilogy have made | ^^^ "Because of the Pirates ^B of the Caribbean movie, pi- m rates are definitely .. jp| big this year." said m ^t f ^k junior Jason Pecel- ¦ft^jl la . who wrote the '^^ script with drama ¦ #^^^ | CONTINUED ON PAGE A:16 | i ^9 Come aboard the haunted ship -IF Y6 DXRi! GAUVIN: Think affordable,but focus on 'livable' Some pun-ishment for you today . A:7 ? OPINION ?_ Attucks Lane rehab center buys business condo More business condominiums are inthe works on Attucks Lane in Hyannis A: 11 ? BUSINESS ? A valiant effort After Barnstable scored their first touchdown against New Bedford on Friday night,the fans slowly making their way into the bleachers started paying attention A:14 Raiders running to victories Watching Jill Lyon run is a bit like watching Tiger Woods play golf A.14 Running into the future In the New England running world, there is perhaps no name more familiar than Johnny Kelley.IntheCapeCod runningworld,perhaps the most popular organization for runners is the Cape Cod Athletic Club, A:14 ? SPORTS ? Villagers,friends exhibit concern for their neighborsfrom Nepal It beganas ahitand runaccidentandended up as an apologetic cause celebre that debunked the North Side's perceived Yankee aloofness by unveiling its compassion B:1 ? VILLAGES ? Makingtheir point,beautifully Somecreate art witha brushand canvas,while others use clay or blownglass. Then there are those whose art emerges through the eye of a needle C:1 ? AM LIGHTHOUSE ? www.barnstablepatriot.comfcfij Arts C:1 Obituaries B:2 Automotive B:7 Op-Ed A:7 Business A11-A12 Patriot Puzzle B:5 Classifieds C:10-C:12 Real Estate B:6 mwiak M ReligiousServices B5 Events (MM: 7 "°"v,uus <"""*» HealtnScapel ^B ServiceDiectory . C:12 Legab C 8-C 9 sPort* A.14-A.15 MainStreet B:8 Villages B:1 Movie Listings C:2 Weather A:16 t | ? INDEX ?