News 2008-05-04 Andanh.com

School override gets passing grade in Wenham Hamilton voters to decide Monday night Sat, 03 May 2008 20:56:00 EDT
WENHAM — A Proposition 2 1/2 override request to boost the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District's budget by $1.9 million was easily carried over the first of what will be at least four hurdles Saturday afternoon.

Tax repeal effort worries local lawmakers Sat, 03 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
BOSTON — In November, Massachusetts taxpayers will be asked if they want to vote themselves a tax cut of more than $3,000.
State lawmakers, including several on the North Shore, are worried the answer will be "Yes."

Susan Flynn: A sign of the economic times Sat, 03 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
Mike Desclos figured he had nothing to lose because he had so much to lose.
Out of work and with creditors calling, the union carpenter from Danvers got tired of driving around looking for jobs, wasting his money on gas and coffees.

No link between 'warning' announcement and override votes, says agency head Sat, 03 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
HAMILTON — Some questioned the timing of the announcement, but a head of the agency that placed Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School on warning status this week said the upcoming override votes did not influence the release of their findings.

Parts of Danvers to lose power this weekend Sat, 03 May 2008 05:45:00 EDT
DANVERS — The town will cut off electricity to Days Inn and several other Endicott Street locations for about six hours tomorrow night and early Monday morning.
The Danvers Public Works Department said it will turn off the power beginning 11 p.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday, if the weather will allow crews to do maintenance work on the electric system. Businesses involved in the shutoff include Days Inn, Denny's Restaurant, the Liberty Tree Shell station and Zoots, as well as some traffic lights. If it's raining, the work will be delayed until the next clear Sunday night.

Marblehead man charged in rape of woman with Down syndrome Sat, 03 May 2008 05:45:00 EDT
MARBLEHEAD — A judge yesterday ordered $50,000 cash bail for a Marblehead man accused of raping a woman with Down syndrome when she was at home and alone.
Carl B. Caswell, 51, of 174 Pleasant St. turned himself in late Thursday to the Marblehead police station, where he was wanted on charges of rape, intimidating a witness, and indecent assault and battery on a retarded person, who was identified as being 31 years old. Lynn District Court Judge Dominic Paratore wrote on a bail statement that Caswell had been charged with intimidating a witness and assault and battery in the 1980s — and has a history of violating his probation and not showing up for court.

Swampscott principal sends home letter after pipe bomb incident Sat, 03 May 2008 05:45:00 EDT
SWAMPSCOTT — After one of his students reportedly blew off two fingertips with a homemade bomb, Swampscott Middle School Principal Ralph Watson said parents must encourage children to warn them of problems.

Police Sat, 03 May 2008 05:41:00 EDT
Salem
Thursday
r Pedro J. Colon Jr., 38, of 22 Peabody St., Salem, was arrested at 3:25 a.m. and charged with breaking and entering in the nighttime with the intent to commit a felony, larceny of a controlled substance and larceny of a credit card. A Harbor Street woman said she woke up to find Colon in her apartment, which was suddenly missing a Visa card and about a dozen prescription muscle relaxants. She said Colon appeared to be under the influence of something and his face was cut up. Police said when they arrested Colon he was cooperative initially; he started pushing during booking and had to be taken to the ground. The victim called police later to say his blood was on her walls.

Weekend Calendar Sat, 03 May 2008 05:30:00 EDT
Auctions
Saturday, May 3
Marblehead Festival of the Arts Auction Fundraiser, 5 p.m., Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St., Marblehead. Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment, silent and live auctions, proper attire required, donation $15 in advance, $20 at door. Tickets at Arnould Gallery. Preview items online at www.marbleheadFestival.org.

Beverly High artists hang works at PEM Fri, 02 May 2008 22:31:00 EDT
BEVERLY — Inspiration comes from many places, and nine Beverly High School students in an Advanced Placement art class found it at the Peabody Essex Museum.
Throughout the year, they took five class field trips to see different exhibits and used the colors, textures, sizes, styles and images of other art to create their own. Now, their work will be its own exhibit at the prestigious museum. It's on display today and tomorrow, with a reception tomorrow from 1 to 3 p.m.

Canal Street: A road in transition Fri, 02 May 2008 22:00:00 EDT
SALEM — Canal Street, an important entrance corridor to downtown Salem, looks a lot like an urban planning amusement ride. From Sammy's Roast Beef to Loring Liquors, it is a one-mile straightaway of random retailers — an ice house, a sports bar, a tanning salon and a cat hotel.

'Big Cheese' nabbed in alleged Big Dig bribery sting Sat, 03 May 2008 05:45:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — The reputed underboss of the New England mob and two other men were arrested yesterday on charges they attempted to bribe a state official to win a lucrative Big Dig contract.
Carmen DiNunzio — known as "The Cheeseman" or "The Big Cheese" because he owns a North End cheese shop — and two other Mafia associates were caught in an undercover FBI bribery sting that began two years ago, U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan said.

Stunned Celtics forced to go to Game 7 with Hawks Fri, 02 May 2008 23:19:00 EDT
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Hawks just won't let go of their first trip to the playoffs in nine years.
The playoff team with the worst record did it again to the team with the best mark, forcing an improbable Game 7 with the Boston Celtics as Joe Johnson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining and the Hawks held on for a 103-100 victory last night.

Salem News Sports Schedule Fri, 02 May 2008 23:12:00 EDT
Today
(all events 4 p.m. unless otherwise noted)
HIGH SCHOOL
Baseball — Bishop Fenwick at Cardinal Spellman (1); St. John's Prep at Hopkinton (3); Newburyport at Masconomet (3); Salem at Swampscott (4); Hamilton-Wenham at Rockport (7); Beverly at Danvers (7).

Crusaders storm back to beat Austin Prep, stay unbeaten Fri, 02 May 2008 23:12:00 EDT
GIRLS LACROSSE
The second-year Bishop Fenwick girls lacrosse team has proven it can win games. Yesterday, the Crusaders showed they are capable of erasing deficits on the way to victory.
Senior captain Casey Otovic rolled around the cage after a restart and scored the game-winner — her only tally of the afternoon — with 25 seconds left as Fenwick improved to 10-0 with 10-9 win over Austin Prep.

Jacques' daughter carrying on family hockey tradition Fri, 02 May 2008 22:32:00 EDT
Jean DePlacido
Three of the area's all time hockey greats — Ray Jacques, Bobby Carpenter and Dennis Laing — honed their hockey skills as teammates by playing for the North Shore Raiders in the mid 1970s before going on to stardom at Matignon, St. John's Prep and Marblehead High, respectively.

Bynum, Cote honored as Salem State President's Cup winners Fri, 02 May 2008 19:50:00 EDT
SALEM — All-American track and field superstar Eddie Bynum of Lynn and women's basketball and tennis star Megan Cote of Fall River were awarded the Male and Female President's Cup, respectively, to highlight this year's Salem State College Athletic Awards Banquet.

Academy of Notre Dame, Class of 2008 Fri, 02 May 2008 17:15:00 EDT

Ipswich High School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:46:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 151
Graduation: June 1 at 2 p.m. at Ipswich High School
Graduation speakers: School Committee Chairperson Joan Arsenault
Valdictorian: Andrea Stewart
Salutatorian: Jessica Cote

Essex Agricultural and Technical High School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:45:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 103
Graduation: June 5 at 6:30 p.m. on the high school front lawn
Graduation speakers: Doug Petersen, Massachusetts Commissioner of Agriculture
Valedictorian: Joseph Buzun, Environmental Science

Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:44:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 180
Graduation: June 1 at noon at Gordon College
Valedictorian: Michael Zheng
Salutatorian: Emily Idelming
Class officers: President Jake Cotter; Vice President Nora Einhorn; Secretary Carley Eld; Treasurer Mike Zheng

Masconomet Regional High School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:43:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 314
Graduation: June 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Field House
Graduation speakers: Unknown at this time
Class officers: President Lindsey Davis, Vice President Kelly Gibson, Treasurer Madeleine Hardy, Secretary Ian Gelinas, and Student Advisory Board Eric Spencer

Bishop Fenwick High School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:41:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 147
Graduation: May 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Bishop Fenwick
Valedictorian: Alison Trainor
Salutatorian: Meredith Tremblay
Class officers: President — Melissa Garabedian; Vice President — Courtney Ramunno; Student Activities Council President — Melissa Feld

The Waring School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:40:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 22
Graduation: Commencement ceremony on May 25 at 3 p.m. on the Quad.
Graduation speakers: In addition to faculty, Headmaster Peter Smick, and Chairman of the Board Andy Calkins, every one of the graduating seniors will make a speech or perform.

North Shore Technical High School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:39:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 99
Graduation: May 30 at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium
Graduation speaker: Alan November
Valedictorian: Kristina Davis of Danvers
Salutatorian: Melissa Woodhouse of Danvers

Salem High School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:37:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 285
Graduation: Friday, June 6, at 6 p.m. (location to be determined)
Valedictorian: KimAnh Duong
Salutatorian: Syeda Raji
Class orator: Timothy Erps

St. John's Preparatory School At A Glance Fri, 02 May 2008 15:36:00 EDT
Number of seniors: 304
Graduation: Sunday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at Gibbons Memorial Field on the St. John's Preparatory School campus
Graduation speaker: William Britton, an expert on the war in Vietnam and the Cold War, is a member of the Social Studies Department at St. John's, and he teaches a course titled "War & Peace in a Dangerous World."

Programs at Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, is a natural history education and visitor center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m..Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

Amesbury beats house sales trend Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
AMESBURY — During a struggling housing market, Amesbury's real estate figures climbed last year — a scenario that was different from most other cities and towns in Massachusetts.
According to a report issued recently by the Warren Group, Amesbury's median price for a single-family house rose 8 percent from 2006 to 2007 — $358,000 compared with $329,950.

Heard Around Town: Stripers almost here Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
It won't be long now. Get the rods and reels ready — the stripers are on their way.
Mike Hosker, who works at Surfland Bait and Tackle on Plum Island, said fishermen in the area are reporting catching herring at the mouth of the Merrimack River.

Church notes: May 3 Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
'Build Your Own Taco' supper
The public is invited to a "Build Your Own Taco" supper today from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Merrimacport United Methodist Church, River Road and High Street, Merrimacport. Donation: adults, $6; children, $3. All proceeds go to Wanakee Camper Fund to help children with the expenses of going to camp.

May programs at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
PLUM ISLAND — Trees are budding, insects are buzzing, and the plovers have returned ... spring is definitely back at Parker River. Among the free programs being offered this May are a variety of hikes for kids and adults alike, as well as the Nature Tots and Homeschool programs.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
One half pint of milk served with each meal. Menus are subject to change without notice.
Menus are for Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9.
NEWBURYPORT
Elementary schools — K-3

Advocates: State budget leaves domestic violence victims vulnerable Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
BOSTON — Advocates for domestic abuse victims say programs would suffer and fewer victims would receive help if House lawmakers approve plans to cut or freeze spending on emergency shelters and violence prevention programs in the budget they're considering this week.

In the Spirit: Follow God's commands and go green Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
I've been serving in Rowley now for 10 years, but lately no one recognizes me anymore ... at least not when I'm driving! You see, I've gone a little "greener" when it comes to automotive transportation. No, I haven't purchased a hybrid (they are beyond my ministerial salary!). However, I did trade in my 2004 Jeep Wrangler (15 mpg) for a 2006 Ford Focus (30 mpg). With gasoline nearing $4 a gallon, driving my beloved Jeep became a budget buster. I've owned two black Jeeps over the past 13 years and have been a Jeep fan since I was a child. Now I'm driving a blue Focus (the color is blue, but it's a much "greener" car!) and it is taking some getting used to for me and for my friends in Rowley.

Words on Birds: Birds display many signs of spring Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
It must be spring. I heard a rapid, metallic banging that sounded like someone hammering on the building. It brought back a memory of the year I first opened the store. That first year, Ed was bagging seed in the back room when he came out and asked if I was having construction done on the building. I had hired no contractors, so we listened again, hearing that same metallic banging that I heard today. We went outside and there was a northern flicker banging away at the metal chimney on the building.

Church directory Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
ADVENT CHRISTIAN
Four Corners Advent Christian Church, 5 Farm Lane, Seabrook, 603-474-34518. Services: Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, midweek prayer and Bible study.
ANGLICAN
All Saints Anglican Church of Amesbury, 67 Friend St., Amesbury, 978-388-0009, www.allsaintsamesbury.org. Holy Eucharist, 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Taylor Armerding: People come together to mend a torn life Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
I'm meeting Margaret Pena for the first time, and I can't stop thinking about threads.
Everybody's life is a weave of them — family, friends, experiences, successes and failures — that eventually form a virtual garment. For a fortunate few, it's a beautiful and unspoiled thing. For most of us, there is some damage here and there, but it holds together. In some, it is frayed, decayed or torn to pieces. But sometimes, even when the fabric gets torn in a way that seems irreparable, new threads knit it back together into something even better.

Police Log Sat, 03 May 2008 03:21:00 EDT
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE POLICE
The following items were recorded in the log of Troop A, Epping barracks of the N.H. State Police the week of April 18 through April 24, 2008:
r Crystal Simons, 22, Gill Street, Hampton, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. Trooper Brian Gacek made the arrest on Route 1A, in Seabrook, at 1:26 a.m. on Saturday, April 19.

Elder menus: Monday through Friday, May 5 to 9 Fri, 02 May 2008 22:24:00 EDT
Merrimack Valley Elderly Nutrition Program lunches are served in Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Newburyport, Merrimac, Salisbury and West Newbury.
Menus are for Monday, May 5, through Friday, May 9.

Cycling for a cause: Hoping to help end homelessness Fri, 02 May 2008 21:32:00 EDT
BYFIELD — It's a big country out there, and Brendan McGonigle is going to see most of it over the handlebars of his bicycle.
McGonigle, a 25-year-old Byfield resident, is taking a leave of absence from his job as an aide to state Sen. Bruce Tarr to bike across country to raise money for the National Center on Family Homelessness.

Group's ride aims to 'Leave Cancer in the Dust' Fri, 02 May 2008 21:28:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — A group of four city residents, from a recent retiree to a recent college grad, is ready for the ride of a lifetime.
On May 15, Jeff and Erica Marcus and their mother, Elizabeth Marcus, along with fellow Barton Street resident Pippa Dorfman, will hit the road on a cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for bipolar disorder, as well as lung and brain cancer, diseases which claimed the lives of their family members.

Tide is high, but PI holding on Fri, 02 May 2008 21:27:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — With high tides expected to be upward of 10 feet on Monday and Wednesday, residents at Plum Island Center are watching the shores as the waves creep closer.
But the tides next week that some feared could significantly add to the island's erosion problem aren't causing alarm yet.

Police: Higher gas prices forcing adjustments Fri, 02 May 2008 15:56:00 EDT
Local police departments haven't made any changes yet, but if the price of gas continues to escalate, they say it could lead to a decrease in police patrols.
"We haven't cut patrols; we've moved money around," Amesbury Lt. Gary Ingham said. "But there's a potential for it down the road, if fuel keeps adding up the way it is."

Heard Around Town: Students call for 'gas strike' today Fri, 02 May 2008 15:53:00 EDT
High school students around the area are asking everyone they can think of to send a message about high gas prices. The idea: Take today off from buying gas.
The method of communication: via text message, of course.

Hospital cuts 13 employees Sagging economy, low inpatient volume prompt layoffs Fri, 02 May 2008 15:52:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — Anna Jaques Hospital laid off about 13 employees yesterday to cut expenses and ensure that it ends its fiscal year in the black, a task it accomplished for the past two years after five years of deficits.

Cutting-edge technology makes for Smart students in Salisbury Fri, 02 May 2008 15:50:00 EDT
SALISBURY — Earlier this week, Kim Peterson's fourth-graders sat engrossed during their lesson on the six simple machines in technology teacher Brendan Stokes' classroom.
Discussing the attributes of a pair of scissors — a lever and fulcrum, in simple machine language — one might expect that Stokes faced a challenge getting kids excited about their lesson. But as the picture of a pair of scissors appeared on a billboard-sized computer screen facing the students, they sat attentively, hands flew with a "pick me please" intensity, and students scurried up to the board to offer their input.

Our view: Save outrage for those who most deserve it Fri, 02 May 2008 15:20:00 EDT
Outrage over the failure by the state Department of Social Services to protect children in a number of recent, high-profile cases is both understandable and justifiable.
Clearly improvements are imperative, especially in light of a recent report issued by the Children's Advocacy Institute and the watchdog group First Star, which gave the state a D-minus for its efforts to protect children from abuse. Only 10 states fared worse than ours.

Rain delay, Red Sox cool off Rays Sat, 03 May 2008 01:34:00 EDT
BOSTON — Dustin Pedroia drove in three runs, including a two-run single in a five-run fourth inning, and the Boston Red Sox earned a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays last night.
Brandon Moss hit a solo homer, and Pedroia had a double and two singles for the Red Sox, who were held to three runs despite winning two of three against Toronto earlier in the week. Boston had 13 hits last nightand won for just the third time in nine games.

Modlish, Pentucket pull off walkoff victory Fri, 02 May 2008 23:59:00 EDT
Baseball
Pentucket 8, Lynnfield 7
Peter Creamer was 2 for 3 with a run scored for Pentucket (4-4). He also sparked a seventh-inning rally with a leadoff double. Bobby DiSorbo pinch ran for Creamer and scored on Chris Modlish's walkoff double. Modlish had three RBIs on the day. Bobby Maguire (2 innings, 2 runs allowed) earned the win. Harry Shipps (2 for 4, 2 RBIs), Sean Milley (2 for 4, 2 runs) and Daniel Johanson (2 for 3) had multihit games.

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