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LETTERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE A:7 all endeavor to find ways to save energy and there are plenty of places to learn how to do it. Start by calling the Cape Light Compact to set up an energy audit if you haven't done so already: 800-797-6699 The Cape Light Compact has put a consumer advi- sory on their Web site www. capelightcompact.org. They will announce a new price for power supply in Janu- ary 2007. They will also take people back into the Com- pact if they have previously left without penalties. They warn about hidden costs at- tributed to "Governmental Actions,"which is section 11 of the Dominion Terms and Conditions page. The Com- pact absorbs these costs, which are currently about 1 cent per kWh. Dominion will not , so that reduces the savings per kWh they are currently claiming by about one cent. Hope this helps. Call me with questions: 508-540- 6308. Rep. Matt Patrick Falmouth Doherty makes his case For 18 years of public ser- vice and for the last four as chairman of the Barnstable County Commissioners, I have worked on Cape Cod economy, housing, trans- portation and water quality issues and programs ... also health care, energy, educa- tion, public safety and the environment have seen my efforts. All have the follow- ing outcome in mind. To protect what we have, we must make wise choices for what we need. My "style"has alwaysbeen to be prepared ,involved and committed. I get results and my first-term leadership has produced tangible outcomes that have benefited us all. For example: Ihave led the way for potential employers and employees to meet by opening in addition to our Hyannis Job Center, offices in Falmouth and Orleans. This increases the outreach to all job seekers including youth, the underemployed and mature workers. Our recently launched 55Plus program reaches out to mature workers who wish to return to the workforce to use their life experience but not at the same level of responsibility of jobs held before retirement. Our healthcare workers LPN training program has graduated 16 people , all of whom have at least doubled their incomes as they fill available jobs at our nursing homes, clinics and health centers. Another is training medical administrators to serve those same employ- ers. I have worked with the business community,region- al and local housing agen- cies to find opportunities for affordable housing. In Harwich, we are developing a significant addition to our affordable rental housing needs on a town-donated parcel. The FlexRoute bus service on the Lower Cape has tak- en over 40,000 adults and teens tojobs,recreation and services. TheMetropolitan Planning Organization,whichdecides how federal transport ation funds are used, now includes local elected leaders and me. This gives Cape Cod a voice at the table to get the exits, the bridge repairs and high- wayrepairs that wewant,not what suits the state. There 's more , but here are some of my next-term priorities. Under my leadership we established the Water Qual- ity Collaborative to consider regional solutions and find the resources to make the plans that will deliver an outcome that protects our water quality for now and for the future. I will give the highest priority of my time and energyto make sure that the Collaborative delivers solutions that protect our water quality. For economic development that support s the commu- nity,my goal alwayshas been to help our workers achieve livable income. My priority will be the growth of livable income opportunities in my next term. For example, the High Technology job oppor- tunities on Cape Cod favor the individuals who create their ownjobs. Based onthis observation my focus next is to help with the infrastruc- ture that supports intercon- nectivity, transportation , development of commercial centers in our smart growth plans and businessadminis- tration training. My leadership in public transportation will result in a better integrated system that incorporates the les- sons of the Flex route and the simplification of fares into a seamless system of user-friendly bus service for the entire Cape. I will not forget the need for restora- tion of rail service and I will advocate for safe alternate transportation infrastruc- ture which the bike trail expansion represents. Affordable housing needs all of our attention and Iwill work with all the agencies and advocates to produce housing. One reporter called me the "king of showingup."When I do, I bring with me a record of results. My combination of education,Boston College B.S. Physics and a Babson MBA and experience in In- dustry, military and public service make me the best choice to continue as your Barnstable County Commis- sioner.Soplease vote for Bill Doherty on Nov. 7,to protect what wehave and make wise choices for what we need. Bill Doherty Harwich Know-nothings may know more... CONTINUED FROM PAGE A:7 The leader of our local committee that oversees the new CPA piggy bank made a good point recently. He commented that he relies on the town's legal department. The Massa- chusetts Department of Revenue holds that this constitutional provision prohibits, with certain ex- ceptions,the making of any grant, appropriation or use of public money or property or loan of credit to aid any charitable institution not controlled by public of- ficers. It seems to me that the "Know-Nothings " of the mid-1800s knew even more than nothing. Do we know any more today? Happy Birthday Rogers & Gray! 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Happv Birthday to all! ^ ^s&Q* _ \J INSURANCE AGENCY , INC. \^ t > ; ^ ^ \ £+ (Celebrating a Century of Service 1906-2006 ' *iQf..H!Sr — p3fift INSURANCE • EMPLOYEE BENEFITS • FINANCIAL SERVICES J tj^T 1-800-553-1801 . www.RogersGray.com _ ftM*M|£p|j£r Falmouth • Hyannis • Orleans • Plymouth • Sandwii h • So Dennis • Wan WB likes what it sees in village Ready to work with town to keep it that way By Edward F.Maroney emaroney@barnstablepatriot.com EDWARD F MARONEY PHOTO TO-DO LIST - Jo Ann Buntich, a consultant working on the town's local comprehensive plan, listens as descriptions of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats concerning West Barnstable pile up at Tuesday's village "visioning" session. As about 50 residents sang choruses of praise for West Barnstable Tuesday, former town councilor Helen Wir- tanen sounded the alarm. "We better stop here," she said, "or everyone will want to live here." At a "visioning" session in Barnstable/West Barnstable Elementary School with As- sistant Town Manager Paul Niedzwiecki,CommunitySer- vices Director Lynne Poyant, and members of the growth managementdepartment,vil- lagers celebrated West Barn- stable's rural character, old buildings,SandyNeck, Great Marsh,smallbusinesses,good school, natural water supply and quality,traditional occu- pations such as farming and fishing, and low population. But that was only the first of the evening's four posts as the town officials drew out ideas about weaknesses, op- portunitiesand threatsfacing the community. Another former town coun- cilor,AudreyLoughnane,wor- ried about having the "sec- ond largest (geographically speaking) commercial area in town" and its potential for development.John Brennan, who's run for town council andservesonthefire district's prudential committee, men- tioned "wells and septic" as among the weaknesses. Traffic emerged as a con- cern, not so much for long lines anywhere but regarding excessive speeds on main and side streets. Niedzwiecki told the audiencehewould arrange for the town Department of PublicWorksto attend afuture meeting with the group. Brennan pointed out a vil- lage strength could also be a weakness, as in the case of upkeep at Sandy Neck. Housing advocate Laura Shufelt pointed to "a lack of affordable housing, and alack of diversity." She also cited a lack of public water. That last weakness is a strength as far as Loughnane is concerned; she said it's a check on development. , Anotherperceivedweakness -some might have called it a threat -was talk about hous- ing for Cape Cod Community Collegestudents.Niedzwiecki jumped intosaythat the town has had talkswiththe college about locating such housing in Hyannis and providing a shuttle service to the West Barnstabe campus. Niedzwiecki spoke also of how the downtown Growth Incentive Zone is designed not just to help Hyannis, but alsototakedevelopment pres- sure off other areas of town by concentrating it in areas with water, sewer and other infrastructureto sustainit.He remindedhislistenersthat the townhasbeentalkingwiththe Cape Cod Center for Perform- ingArtsabout locatingitsnew auditorium in Hyannis rather thanonthecampusoftheCape Cod Conservatory. Approval of a fish farm that camewiththeremovalofalarge number of trees had villagers worried about future similar projects. Ruth Weil,director of growthmanagement, said the townhadn'tbeen happy about that outcome either. JoAnnBuntich,aconsultant working on the town's local comprehensive plan, made a presentation on zoning in the village'smainbusinessdistrict. As people milled about the maps she had put up, she told them that zoning could be ad- justed to keep the traditional feel of the area and reduce the potential for overcrowding. The growth management departmentwillprocess allthe commentsandideasandshare them at the next meeting, still to be scheduled. Similar ses- sionshavebeenheldinHyannis and Centerville. ( \ \mSm ^ jBC Computers for Seniors, Inc. wmmmmmmmmmmmm Serving Cape Cod 's Computing Community A non-profit , all volunteer social and educational organization, in partnership with Cap e Cod Community College. We offer computer-related Courses, Workshops, Monthly Meetings, Special Interest Groups, and much, much more Computers for Seniors in partnership with the Academy ofLifelongLearningwill sponsorfour hands- on Interactive sessions in Hyannis. Each session is 3 hours long. The sessions are given on Thursdays starting in September. 101 Way s to Simplify life by Using the Internet. Playing Games and Having Fun On-Line. Own a Digital Camera. Now What? Tender and Loving Care of Your Computer. Individual classes are $15.00for members. Sign up for all four and receive a discount. Call for details and to register today! Computers For Seniors also hasGeneral Meetings the f irst Thursday of each month at 1:00 P.M., Dennis Senior Center - each meeting has a Guest Speaker, Cameo, a Swap Table, Raffle , etc.