News 2008-05-18 Andanh.com

Aide: Sen. Kennedy hospitalized after seizure Sun, 18 May 2008 01:40:00 EDT
BOSTON — Edward M. Kennedy holds the title of "senator" although he could equally lay claim to the moniker "survivor."
The 76-year-old Massachusetts Democrat has endured the deaths of his older brothers — one a president and another trying to become one — as well as an airplane crash and a Chappaquiddick car accident that killed an aide.

National Climate Service proposed Sun, 18 May 2008 01:32:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — With concerns about global warming rising along with the planet's temperature, the head of the federal agency in change of weather research and forecasting is proposing creation of a new National Climate Service.

Ants swarm over Houston area, fouling electronics Sun, 18 May 2008 01:31:00 EDT
DALLAS (AP) — In what sounds like a really low-budget horror film, voracious swarming ants that apparently arrived in Texas aboard a cargo ship are invading homes and yards across the Houston area, shorting out electrical boxes and messing up computers.

NH man returns home after surviving China quake Sun, 18 May 2008 01:30:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. — A Barrington man who survived the devastating earthquake in China this week is back home, reflecting on his good fortune and feeling for the thousands of victims.
"My heart goes out to all the people who are still there," said John Cafasso, an engineer for Pratt & Whitney in North Berwick, Maine, who was working in Chengdu, China, on Monday when the quake hit.

Police: Gunman wounds 3 outside SoCal church Sun, 18 May 2008 01:30:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES — A man with a semiautomatic rifle opened fire at a church festival yesterday, wounding his ex-wife and two bystanders before festival-goers grabbed him and held him for police, authorities and a church official said.

Train derailment, acid leak forces La. evacuation Sun, 18 May 2008 01:30:00 EDT
LAFAYETTE, La. — Six cars of a freight train derailed early yesterday, including one that began leaking hydrochloric acid, causing thousands of people to evacuate homes, businesses and two nursing homes within one mile of the wreck.

DiMasi friend paid $60,000 by ticket brokers group Sun, 18 May 2008 01:29:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — A ticket brokers industry group paid a close friend of House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi $60,000 to work on its behalf last year, apparently contradicting assertions by Richard Vitale that he did not work as a lobbyist for the group.

NH Dems hear from candidates, Howard Dean Sun, 18 May 2008 01:28:00 EDT
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Democratic presidents have taken tough stances and defended America's freedom for generations, while Republicans have "failed miserably" in foreign policy, national Democratic Chairman Howard Dean told New Hampshire Democrats yesterday.

Thousands flee China quake area over flood fears Sun, 18 May 2008 01:39:00 EDT
DONGHEKOU, China — Nothing remains of Donghekou.
A mountain sheared off by China's massive earthquake swallowed the village whole, entombing an unknown number of people inside a huge mound of freshly churned brown earth. The road to the village ends in a tangled twist of metal and tar. The landscape, eerie and still, shows few signs of human life — a soiled green floral scarf, a rubber pipe, a log.

Kuwaitis elect new parliament Sun, 18 May 2008 01:39:00 EDT
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwaitis voted yesterday for a parliament that could include women for the first time and which many hope will end two years of political wrangling that has created widespread disgust with politics.

Rights leader: Islamist fighters seize Somali town Sun, 18 May 2008 01:38:00 EDT
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Islamic insurgents in Somalia seized a major agricultural center overnight, sending hundreds of people fleeing, a human rights leader said yesterday.
The attack underscored the government's vulnerabilities, as U.N.-sponsored peace talks stalled in neighboring Djibouti.

Oil sets record near $128; pump price at high, too Fri, 16 May 2008 23:29:00 EDT
NEW YORK(AP) — News that Saudi Arabia had boosted its oil output by 300,000 barrels a day was greeted as a non-event on oil markets — the move wasn't anywhere near the kind of production increase needed to bring prices down on Friday.

Oil hits new high, Wall Street sputters Sat, 17 May 2008 08:58:00 EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street capped a week of big gains with modest moves yesterday as investors grappled with surging energy prices that overshadowed news of a surprise increase in home construction.

Treasury secretary says markets calmer now Sat, 17 May 2008 08:58:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Friday that financial markets are "considerably calmer" now than they were two months ago. He predicted the economy will be rebounding by the second half of this year.

Fairpoint profits tumble Sat, 17 May 2008 08:57:00 EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Telecom carrier FairPoint Communications Inc. said yesterday its first-quarter profit fell 34 percent, weighed down by some one-time customer credits and increased competition.

Welch wraps up college lacrosse career in style Sat, 17 May 2008 00:20:00 EDT
Jean DePlacido
Greg Welch wrapped up his college lacrosse career last weekend with a trip to the NCAA tournament. The Springfield College captain from Peabody helped the Pride to another winning season.

Allison picks up second win for Jupiter Sat, 17 May 2008 00:20:00 EDT
Peabody's Jeff Allison picked up his second straight win for the Class A Jupiter Hammerheads Thursday night in their 5-2 victory over the Brevard County Manatees.
Allison, now 2-4 after taking four losses and three no-decisions in his first seven starts, worked 1-2-3 innings in the first, second, fourth and fifth innings for the Hammerheads.

Locals help East Coast Karate in Boston tournament Sat, 17 May 2008 00:18:00 EDT
BOSTON — Local athletes helped the East Coast Karate & Aerobics Fitness Center of Swampscott to several first and second place finishes in the recent World Martial Arts Federation Tournament at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston.

Sports briefs Sat, 17 May 2008 00:18:00 EDT
Running
The Wicked Running Club of Salem will hold an open house today (9 a.m.) at Forest River Park. The club has weekly runs, discounts on clinics by world class runner Jen Toomey and her husband, Mike, and many other activities. For more information, contact Tim Short at tim.short1@gmail.com.

Beverly lacrosse team make state tourney Sat, 17 May 2008 00:18:00 EDT
BOYS LACROSSE
The Beverly High boys lacrosse team is a long way from its main goal of winning a state title, but at least the Panthers are going to the postseason.
Joe Reinold scored the game-winning goal with four minutes left and goalie Kevin Ranta made a spectacular save in the final seconds to preserve a 10-9 win over Marblehead yesterday. The Panthers improved to 9-7 and earned a berth in the state tourney with two regular season games remaining.

Danvers captures ninth NEC baseball title in last 10 seasons Fri, 16 May 2008 21:57:00 EDT
DANVERS — Same as it ever was, same as it ever was.
Bobby Dean, Chris Perry and the other members of the Danvers High baseball team may have no idea who the Talking Heads are — they popularized the above-mentioned lyrics in "Once In a Lifetime" nearly 30 years ago. But when it comes to what they do on the diamond, they certainly know what those words mean.

Letter: Unequal treatment in distribution of teacher cuts Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
I would like to address an issue regarding equity in our schools.
My daughter is currently a seventh-grader in the dual-language program at Nathaniel Bowditch School (NBS). Currently, the NBS is slated to lose three of its middle-school teachers, in addition to its assistant principal. This loss translates into large class sizes for our middle-school population.

Letter: Good schools are not a luxury Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
As a taxpaying resident of Salem, a parent of children who attend Salem schools and a city employee, I am outraged. I cannot believe our city has its priorities in such disarray.

Letter: Time for receivership? Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
I lived in Chelsea most of my life. My wife and I moved to Salem 21 years ago.
I saw the changes over the years that took place in the city of Chelsea, with budget problems and corruption, and saw the city fall to receivership as the state stepped in.

Letter: Cut out waste Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
Citizens for Fiscal Responsibility has come up with a number of solutions to the budget crisis in Beverly that I think the mayor and School Committee should look at:
Negotiate contracts keeping in mind we do not have a lot of money; eliminate unnecessary administrators; privatize some services; fix the old high school; get better PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) programs from Endicott, Landmark, Shore, Glen Urquhart, the Waring School and Montserrat College of Art; and above all, eliminate waste.

Letter: Vote yes on override Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
A few days ago on an afternoon walk, I saw my first "Vote No on the Override" sign.
It was stuck out in front of a stately, beautifully maintained old Victorian home. The sign was professionally done and appeared to be one of many such signs that will start to appear. It signified that the campaign against helping this year's Beverly students has begun and that it will be waged in earnest.

Letter: Vote no on override Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
I am against a Proposition 21/2 override in Beverly.
I'd like to say simply that one of the many reasons I am against it is that I believe that the schools are poorly run by the superintendent and the School Committee, and I see no reason to reward bad management. Additionally, an override, which is permanent, will do nothing but set us up for another override next year. Although this year's override will go to the schools, the money from this override next year will not, making a second override necessary.

Letter: City can't afford increase in mayor's pay Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
I am writing in response to the article that was in yesterday's paper about the vote on approval for the mayor's increase of salary.
Didn't we just have a financial crisis with the Salem school budget, where the city had to accept private donations to help save some of the jobs? (Keep in mind that not all jobs were saved and our special education program is still in serious need of attention.)

Letter: Facts make strong case for override Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
To the editor:
You don't have to look far to find communities that are suffering the consequences of NOT supporting their school system to the fullest extent.
Residents of those communities have seen property values flatten, as families who CAN make a choice about where they want to raise and educate their children CHOOSE communities that continue to fund education as a top priority. Students from some North Shore communities, in particular, are grateful to be able to "choice" into the Ipswich schools in order to experience the high-caliber educational and extracurricular offerings that our administration, school personnel and elected officials have spent years nurturing and sustaining despite the odds.

North Shore religion news in brief Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
C.S. Lewis' "Screwtape Letters" will be read and discussed at Our Lady of Hope Parish, 1 Pineswamp Road in Ipswich, on May 22 and 29 and June 5, following breakfast at 9:30 a.m. A $10 registration includes a copy of the book. Call Elisa to register at 978-356-3944.

North Shore Religion Calendar Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:00 EDT
Sunday, May 18
Yard Sale, Temple Beth Shalom, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 489 Lowell St., Peabody. Cost is $25 per table. Proceeds help the religious school, preschool and Temple. Refreshments available.

Reasons for problem less important than dealing with them Fri, 16 May 2008 00:36:00 EDT
Q: Our son passed away at 41 years old. Though he did not die from drugs, he did experiment with them..He left a baby daughter 16 months old. She is now 16 years old.
All through the years my husband and I have helped raise her while her mother works, as she has never remarried.

Allergy relief Fri, 16 May 2008 00:36:00 EDT
Allergy screening, sponsored by the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, will be held Saturday, May 17, from noon to 3 p.m. at Liberty Tree Mall, 100 Independence Way, Danvers. Registra

Learn to surf, explore nature at camp Fri, 16 May 2008 00:35:00 EDT
Attending summer day camp is usually positive for both parents and children — youngsters get to spend time outdoors being active, and adults get a well-deserved break during the day. Here are some interesting camps on the North Shore:

HEALTHY KIDS: Pregnancy: A journey begins Fri, 16 May 2008 00:35:00 EDT
Couples planning to start a family look forward to their first pregnancy with apprehensive excitement and a sense of adventure. They share visions of a perfect, smiling Gerber baby, kids playing with dolls and/or trucks, attending soccer and ball games, then on to weddings and grandchildren.

On the Mend: CGH headaches start in the neck Fri, 16 May 2008 00:34:00 EDT
Everyone suffers an occasional headache, but do yours last for days at a time? If so, it may be more than just stress. The term cervicogenic headache (CGH) was developed to describe a particular type of headache that derives its origin from the neck. While the causes of CGH's are different from other types of headaches such as migraine, cluster and rebound headaches, the symptoms are strikingly similar.

North Shore support groups Fri, 16 May 2008 00:34:00 EDT
VOLUNTEERS: VNA Care Network and Hospice, a nonprofit visiting nurse association, needs volunteers to provide practical and emotional support to terminally ill patients and their families in the North Shore. Volunteers receive training and ongoing supervision and support. Call Susan Smith, volunteer coordinator, at 888-663-3688, ext. 1402. Information about becoming a hospice volunteer is also available at www.vnacarenetwork.org.

Health Beat Fri, 16 May 2008 00:33:00 EDT
KEEP WELL: VNA Care Network and Hospice offers free Keep Well clinics, where individuals may check their blood pressure and present any health concerns, at the following times and locations:
In Beverly, at the COA, 90 Colon St., first Tuesday each month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Garden City, 20 Sohier Road., first Tuesday each month, 11 a.m. to noon; Turtle Creek, 401 Essex, first Wednesday each month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Fairweather, 245 Elliott St., second Tuesday each month, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Upton Place, 137 Bridge St., third Tuesday each month, 1 to 2 p.m.; Apple Village, 501 Manor Road, third Wednesday each month, 1 to 2 p.m.; Jaclen Towers, 215 Rantoul St., fourth Tuesday each month, 10 to 11 a.m.; Hannah Village, 17 Conant St., fourth Tuesday each month, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Stop in Salem before Raw Art Works fundraiser Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:00 EDT
On Saturday night, Raw Artworks will hold an annual fundraising "Bash" at its brand-new gallery in downtown Lynn. Not to be outdone, three women with strong ties to the North Shore's arts scene will host a pre-party for the event at a yet-to-be-opened home goods store in Salem.

FAST FESTIVAL: 5-minute films on screen at CinemaSalem tonight Thu, 15 May 2008 00:40:00 EDT
Tonight at CinemaSalem, young filmmakers from around the North Shore will experience something many older colleagues spend their lives trying to achieve — to see their films on the big screen. The opportunity comes in the form of the Five-Minute Student Film Fest, a new venture between the theater and Film North, the same organizations that brought the successful Salem Film Fest in March.

North Shore calendar Thu, 15 May 2008 00:37:00 EDT
Open house
SCHOOL. Notre Dame Children's Class Open House, Sunday, May 18, from 3 to 5 p.m., 74 Grapevine Road, Wenham. 978-468-1340.
Volunteers
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION. "A Time To Say Thanks," Thursday, May 15, from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., Doyon School, 216 Linebrook Road, Ipswich. A volunteer appreciation tea. Baby-sitting will be available. Sign up at 978-356-5506.

A Patch of Blue goes green tomorrow night Thu, 15 May 2008 00:36:00 EDT
Music lovers who lived on the North Shore in the 1970s and '80s may remember A Patch of Blue, a jazz and blues band that played music venues and private parties around the region. The band disbanded in 1989, but reunited last year for the annual Keeping the Earth SAFE and SOUND benefit at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem.

Columnist celebrates 25 years of gardening advice Wed, 14 May 2008 05:45:00 EDT
This week marks the 25th anniversary of North Shore Gardener!
Twenty-five years ago, when I proposed doing this column, my editor asked me if I could sustain it for more than a few weeks — 25 years later and we're still here! That's more than 1,300 articles about gardening in New England. Where has the time gone?

Cab troubles can go both ways Wed, 14 May 2008 05:45:00 EDT
Q: I was traveling last week on vacation and was at an airport (out-of-state) and had to get a cab. I had a lot of luggage and hailed the next cab in line. The driver drove up to me, popped open his trunk and sat there, apparently waiting for me to put my luggage in his taxi. I called to him several times respectfully, "Sir, excuse me, sir, can I have a little help here?" He just sat there. Apparently, he expected me to get my own luggage. At a loss, I looked to the next taxi driver to see if he would help me. Finally, the original driver got out of his cab and sauntered over to me with an attitude. He also had glazed eyes; he looked scary. I felt very uncomfortable at the thought of getting into his cab and told him I didn't want to get in. He said, "Why not? Get in." Thankfully, the second cab driver was already putting my luggage into his cab, having been summoned by the taxi dispatch man. This situation scared me though, enough to write. What might have been a better way of handling this?

Summer camp: A YMCA staple for more than a century Fri, 09 May 2008 00:40:00 EDT
The end of the school year is on the horizon. For kids and teens, that means more than a two-month break from their classes. They look forward to summer vacation, with its long sunny days, warm weather, and for many kids, a fun camp experience.

Get Outside: Tour Appleton Farms on Sunday Fri, 09 May 2008 00:39:00 EDT
Visit Appleton Farms in Hamilton on Sunday and take a Farmstead Tour from 3 to 5 p.m. Tour guides will lead visitors through the 259-acre reservation's meadows and historic barns. According to Trustees of Reservations, Appleton Farms is America's oldest working farm. This and other facts of the farm's rich history will be woven throughout the program.

MRIs are just a snapshot in time Fri, 09 May 2008 00:37:00 EDT
With tremendous power to uncover the mysteries of body, why is it so difficult to get your doctor to order an MRI of your back? The answers to this complex question extend far beyond the limitations instituted by the insurance companies.

Detox program is just the start; after-care often needed, too Fri, 09 May 2008 00:36:00 EDT
Dear Dr. Levy: My son is 24 years old, addicted to heroin and has been detoxed many, many times. I sometimes think that he will never stop using, a thought that bothers me so much. Do you have any ideas about what he can do to stop? Going in and out of detoxes just doesn't seem to be working. Thanks.

Register for cancer walk Fri, 09 May 2008 00:35:00 EDT
Registration is ongoing for North Shore Medical Center's Cancer Walk, to be held June 15 at Salem Willows in Salem. Proceeds go directly to oncology services at the NSMC Cancer Center. T

Video: Producing 'The Producers': North Shore Music Theatre does it all in-house Thu, 08 May 2008 06:02:00 EDT
Invariably, following a North Shore Music Theatre production, someone will approach Scott Volesky, the Beverly theater's technical director, and ask him where the musical will play next. Volesky stock answer is something like this: "Nowhere; you can only see it here."

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