The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA back issues from March 2005:
40 vendors invited to take part in food festival
Mar 01, 2005; ... Patriot Ledger staff Food from the best places to eat in town and wines from around theworld will be featured at the ninth annual Taste of Randolph Foodfestival on April 6. The event will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at Lombardo's function centeron Billings Road. Proceeds ...
Braintree override
Mar 01, 2005; ... I am definitely against the override and debt exclusion. They aretaxing the seniors right out of their homes. And any way, what dothey do with with the money they ...
Braintree ballot question is confusing
Mar 01, 2005; ... While I applaud the decision by the Braintree selectmen to put aquestion on the April town election ballot as to what sort ofgovernment townspeople would prefer, I think their decision to asktwo separate questions only serves to confuse the issue. One will ask if voters prefer a ...
W-H High students on 2nd-term honor roll
Mar 01, 2005; ... WHITMAN - The following students are on the Whitman-HansonRegional High School honor roll for the second term: SENIORS HIGHHONORS - Bryan Ballard, Kathleen Black, Leah Cavacco, Sheri Cavicchi,Bryan Church, Pamela Clemens, Corrinne Connolly, Allison Conover,Cassandra Costantino, Joseph ...
Selectmen see budget trim as essential; Town manager needs to find potential cuts totaling $600,000
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger ABINGTON - It's back to the budget drawing board for Abington TownManager Phillip Warren. After the board of health voted against his proposed pay-as-you-throw trash program last night, debate continued upstairs in townhall, at the selectmen's ...
Search for runaway dog continues
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger Every day brings reports of a possible sighting, but volunteerssearching for a runaway dog near the Randolph-Braintree border haveyet to find the canine. Tucker, a 4-year-old shepherd-hound mix, was rescued from aGeorgia "kill" shelter but ran away from his ...
South shore feeling the heat; Yoga style extends its reach
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger Bikram yoga is starting to sizzle on the South Shore. Thespecialized form of "hot" yoga, which has its origins on the WestCoast, made a debut on Saturday in 100-plus degree heat in the newYo-Be studio in Quincy. The studio is the second center in just ...
ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS; Lettermen to play
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Lettermen will perform a concert at 7 p.m. on May 22 atPlymouth Memorial Hall. Since their debut in the 1960s with "The Way You Look Tonight,"The Lettermen have specialized in a gentle romantic sound with hitsthat include "When I Fall in Love," "Smile," and "Goin' Out of ...
Long-closed bar loses its liquor license
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger Marshfield selectmen have revoked the liquor license of the RanchHouse bar. In November, the board opened a hearing on the possibility ofrevoking the bar's license license, citing the fact that the bar hadbeen closed for nearly a year. The bar's ...
TOWN VOTE 2005; Candidate questions need for school fees; Incumbents say alternative of layoffs was less desirable
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger The school fees that Norwell families must pay so their childrencan ride the bus, play sports and join the drama club were a hottopic of debate during a candidates forum last night at town hall. "We need to find a way to fund buses without fees," ...
Driver can't be charged twice
Mar 01, 2005; ... Patriot Ledger staff BOSTON - The state's highest court has ruled that a driver whocaused a crash that killed two people can be charged only with onecount of leaving the scene of an accident. As a result, James Constantino will walk out of jail 2 1/2 yearsearly. The ...
Luau to benefit Abington family
Mar 01, 2005; ... ABINGTON - Friends of the Hannon family of Abington will hold aJust for the Fun of It Luau to raise money for the Tom HannonMemorial Fund. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the VFWhall on Central Street in Abington. Tom Hannon died in December, leaving ...
Cyril S. Lewis
Mar 01, 2005; ... STOUGHTON - Cyril S. "Stan" Lewis Jr., 77, of Stoughton, a heavyequipment operator with Local 4 in Boston for many years, died Sundayat Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Mr. Lewis also owned Meadowbrook Campground in South Easton for 25years and KOM Tree and ...
Brian S. Gobie
Mar 01, 2005; ... QUINCY - Brian Scott Gobie, 42, of Framingham, formerly of Quincy,a chef, died Tuesday at Metro-West Framingham Hospital. He was amember of Martensen Street Association in Quincy and was an EagleScout in Vermont. Mr. Gobie enjoyed cooking. Born in Hanover, N.H., he lived in ...
Operating income drops at HMOs in 2004
Mar 01, 2005; ... TUFTS HEALTH PLAN Despite a $3.8 million operating loss in 2004 - compared with a$35.8 million operating gain in 2003 - Tufts posted a net gain of$28.1 million for the year, thanks to $28.5 million in gains frominvestments, such as bonds and stocks. The company reported ...
HEALTHY EATING; Exercise obsession like eating disorder
Mar 01, 2005; ... Joan Endyke Exercise obsession is a growing problem, especially in vulnerablecollege students. Like eating disorders, such as anorexia andbulimia, exercise obsession stems from poor self-esteem and negativeself-talk, leading to a distorted body image. Often exerciseobsession ...
Youth dance at Cohasset center; Briefly
Mar 01, 2005; ... COHASSET - Students in grades 6 through 8 are invited to a danceat The Garage from 7 to 10 p.m. March 11. Tickets will cost $5 at the door. Snacks and refreshments will beon sale. The Garage is the town's ...
Sonia R. Lutch
Mar 01, 2005; ... RANDOLPH - Sonia R. (Dubrow) Lutch of Randolph died Saturday. Wife of the late Saul Lutch, she is survived by a son, HaroldLutch of Florida; a daughter, Elaine Shwachman of ...
Precinct 3 could decide election; Another candidates debate tonight to fill seat vacated by Finneran
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger The five candidates vying to fill the seat vacated by former HouseSpeaker Thomas Finneran will debate in Milton tonight. The eventstarts at 5:30 at town hall. Residents are invited to meet candidatesbefore the debate at 5 p.m. Candidates will field questions ...
NEWSLINE - BUSINESS; MS drug Tysabri taken off market
Mar 01, 2005; ... CAMBRIDGE - The makers of Tysabri, a new drug used to treatmultiple sclerosis, said yesterday that they are voluntarilysuspending sales of the drug after one patient died and anotherdeveloped a serious disease of the central nervous system. Stocksof both Cambridge-based Biogen Idec ...
HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENTS; DIV. 3 AND 4 GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS; Rockland-Hanover rivalry lives
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger The Rockland High School girls basketball team will be going upagainst a familiar foe, Hanover, in a Division 4 South Sectional gameThursday. The Bulldogs won both times in the regular season, butanything can happen. "We are happy to have the home game," ...
TOURNAMENT ROUNDUP; Carver, Norwell boys advance in tourney; ;; GIRLS BASKETBALL
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Carver and Norwell high school boys basketball teams are alivein Division 3 boys basketball South Sectionals. The 14th-seeded Crusaders (13-9) beat No. 19 Medway, 58-50, in ahome preliminary game. They'll travel to top seed Seekonk for a first-round game at 7 p.m ....
Fund-raiser for literacy program
Mar 01, 2005; ... The sixth annual UNScrabble fund-raiser to benefit the literacyvolunteer program at Thomas Crane Library will be held 6 to 8:30p.m., Thursday, March 17, at 40 Washington St. in ...
Woman allegedly hurls rock at man
Mar 01, 2005; ... KINGSTON - A Kingston woman was arrested yesterday after sheallegedly threw a rock at her boyfriend. Patricia A. Fortini, 37, of17 West Ave., was charged with assault and battery with a dangerousweapon. Fortini ...
PEOPLE; ... in education
Mar 01, 2005; ... Kara Tajima of Norwell, a junior at the Massachusetts College ofLiberal Arts, has been named to the dean's list for the fallsemester. Lisa Desharnais of Kingston, Nancy Carey of Marshfield, PatriciaAuld of Plymouth and Melinda Learning of Rockland were recognized bythe ...
Panel to unveil town manager proposal
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger The government study committee says it plans to release a detailedproposal to replace the position of executive secretary by the end ofthe month. "It will be a good draft, a good working proposal for a townmanager in Braintree," committee Chairman Robert ...
'YOU REALY HAVE TO LOVE IT'; WINTER SURE CAN BE LONELY; Year-round Humarock residents enjoy the solitude before the summer din
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger HUMAROCK It's just after noon, and the main square is nearlyempty. A stiff wind blows sand across the street, past a policeofficer watching the quiet scene from his car. The local lunchplace is empty; the cook is reading a newspaper in a corner. In ...
'I never hated him - it wouldn't be good for him'; An emotional day for victim; drunken driver gets 6 months
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger DEDHAM - As Lorraine Colligan lay paralyzed in a hospital bedfollowing a car accident, she wondered if her family would be betteroff without her. "There were so many questions and I had no answers," the Braintreeresident said. "I didn't feel pain. I just ...
Your Views
Mar 01, 2005; ... Tell us what you think about the naming of a library wing forformer Mayor James Sheets. Write: Your Views, The Patriot Ledger, 400 Crown ...
Hardship license
Mar 01, 2005; ... Regarding a hardship license, I think it's definitely wrong, itshouldn't be granted. They shouldn't get their license, because ...
Rose M. Drinkwater
Mar 01, 2005; ... BOURNE - Rose M. (Capodanno) Drinkwater, 77, of Bourne, asecretary at the Shady Hill School in Cambridge, died Sunday atFalmouth Hospital. Mrs. Drinkwater also worked at ISI Lowell and was an assistantmanager at Filene's Restaurant in Burlington. She also ran her owncatering ...
Trash pickup suggestion winds up tossed out; Pay-as-you-throw idea hasn't received enough study, board decides
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger The Abington Board of Health has said no to pay-as-you-throw trashcollection. At its meeting last night, the board unanimously rejected TownManager Phillip Warren's pay-as-you-throw proposal for the upcomingfiscal year, fiscal 2006. Warren's ...
Library wing to be named for Sheets; With Phelan's blessing, addition will honor former 12-year mayor
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger QUINCY - The four-year-old addition at Crane Public Library willbe named in honor of former Quincy Mayor James Sheets, thanks largelyto prodding from the city's current top office holder. The library's board of trustees voted 2-1, with one abstention, ...
Randolph reschedules
Mar 01, 2005; ... RANDOLPH - The selectmen postponed last night's scheduled meetingbecause of the ...
Marilyn F. Trainor
Mar 01, 2005; ... BRAINTREE - Marilyn Frances (Norris) Trainor, 62, of BraintreeHighlands, a bookkeeper, died Monday at home. Mrs. Trainor worked at North Abington Co-operative Bank for thepast three years and previously worked at Dynasty Travel Company inBraintree for 15 years. She was a ...
ASK THE DOCTOR; Diabetic's diary; Patient sheds light on diabetes management
Mar 01, 2005; ... Dr. Martha Karchere Diabetes is a hard diagnosis to get your mind around. Much oftaking care of yourself involves accepting the diagnosis in the firstplace Recently, Patricia Maguire, a 47-year-old, beautiful,overweight patient of mine, developed high blood sugar while ...
Engineering event this week in Boston
Mar 01, 2005; ... The 48th National Engineers Week Celebration takes place this weekat the Hyatt Regency in Boston. On Thursday, from 4 to 8 p.m. theannual career night will be held. The aim of the event is to providegraduating college student and entry- to mid-level job seekers theopportunity to meet and ...
Helmet taps
Mar 01, 2005; ... After watching many football games (all of the Patriots games), Ialways wondered why when a player makes a touchdown or a great play,they are hit on the helmet by their teammates. If you watch, it isn'tjust a little tap. With this scare with Tedy Bruschi, I feel there ...
David J. Rocha Sr.
Mar 01, 2005; ... QUINCY - David J. Rocha Sr., 64, of Quincy, a retired mechanic forthe Boston Police Department, died Sunday at home. Mr. Rocha enjoyed making polished wood clocks. Born and raised in Wareham, he moved to Dorchester many years agoand lived in Quincy since 1986. He is ...
HOT TOPICS; Marshfield
Mar 01, 2005; ... Here is a story that we are tracking for you: High School Plot Past: Teenagers Tobin Kerns and Joseph Nee werearrested this fall and accused of plotting a Columbine-style attackat Marshfield High School. Present: The teens are deemed a danger to the public by judges ...
District Court; Plymouth
Mar 01, 2005; ... Eight counts of a reduced charge of malicious destruction ofproperty under $250 against Alexander S. Broughton, 18, of 561Raymond Road, Plymouth, were continued without a finding for sixmonths. He was originally charged with destroying property over $250.Two counts of disorderly conduct ...
Outrage: No charges for caretaker; Law that might have applied to man in charge of retarded men not effective until March 11; On the Web
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger A nurse who tipped off police that a moonlighting caretaker hadbrought four mentally retarded men to his second job at a Braintreegas station says she is outraged that police won't bring criminalcharges against anyone involved. The worker, identified in a ...
Elizabeth Ann Kelly
Mar 01, 2005; ... WALPOLE - Elizabeth Ann (Galligan) Kelly, 77, of Walpole, ahomemaker, died Saturday at home. Mrs. Kelly was a cafeteria worker and parent room helper atBlessed Sacrament School in Walpole. She worked part-time atSinclaire Oil as a bookkeeper and before her marriage was a ...
Town keeps different boat fees for residents, nonresidents
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger Out-of-towners will continue to pay more than residents to moortheir boats in Hingham. Selectmen decided not to abide by a new state law requiring citiesand towns to equalize mooring fees for residents and nonresidents. Because the board took no ...
Guilherme N. Leitao
Mar 01, 2005; ... RANDOLPH - Guilherme "Gil" N. Leitao, 72, of Randolph, a retiredmachinist, died Saturday at Northeast Specialty Care Hospital inBraintree after a long illness. Mr. Leitao worked at American Bush Co. in Brockton for more than30 years and retired from Eastern Steel in Dorchester ...
GOODWORKS; Bank pays for music lessons
Mar 01, 2005; ... Is your company or a co-worker giving something back to the community? Help us recognize them everyTuesday by sending information for our Good Works column tobiznews@ledger.comor fax us at 617-786-7384. South Coastal Bank awarded a $500 grant this month to RawkstarsInc., a ...
Simmons College president to step down in July 2006
Mar 01, 2005; ... BOSTON - Simmons College President Daniel S. Cheever Jr., who iscredited with boosting the school's enrollment and finances during adecade at the helm, will step down in July 2006. Cheever, 62, saidhe wanted to give the school ample time to pick his replacement wellbefore it launches ...
DIV. 1 AND 4 BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS; Hull wants to show depth of roster
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger Hull High School boys basketball coach Jim Quatromoni has made onething clear in the past week to all his players not named Brad Cohen: If your Division 4 South Sectionals opponents don't pay attentionto you, make them pay. The strategy makes perfect ...
MUSIC REVIEW; German maestro leads French orchestra at Celebrity Series concert
Mar 01, 2005; ... Over more than three decades Kurt Masur has directed severaldifferent orchestras in Boston, including, of course, his manyappearances with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, which he'll guestconduct again in April. Sunday afternoon the popular German maestroreturned for an enjoyable Bank of ...
OUR OPINION; Dog waste and Quincy beaches
Mar 01, 2005; ... One of the many downsides to the constant mounds of snow arereminders of how many people are not picking up after their dogs. But unsightly is the least of the offenses tied to dog waste.Quincy Health Commissioner Andrew Scheele reminded the city counciland city residents last week ...
Pilgrim relicensing is topic for forum
Mar 01, 2005; ... DUXBURY - The Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee will sponsor apublic forum on the Pilgrim nuclear power plant's bid to extend itsoperating license beyond 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Duxbury MiddleSchool, 30 St. George St. A brief in The Patriot Ledger last week ...
DISTRICT COURT; Quincy
Mar 01, 2005; ... Randy J. Tavares, 24, of 18 Whitehead Ave., Hull, pleaded innocentto possession of mace without a firearms identification card. He wastold to return to court on March 31. The offense allegedly occurredon Feb. 12 in Weymouth. - - - Three people arrested on Feb. 11 byBraintree police ...
'Honey Fitz' mansion trial begins despite objections; Defendant's bid for a 90-day delay rejected
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger BOSTON - The trial of a man accused of concocting a mortgage fraudscheme to buy and renovate the "Honey Fitz" mansion at Point Allertonin Hull began yesterday over the objections of the defendant. Jamie Edelkind had asked U.S. District Court Judge Morris ...
ANOTHER SNOW DAY; Yet again: South Shore digging out
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger OK, so March actually did come in like a lion this time. And the lamb doesn't appear to be anywhere in sight. The South Shore was digging out again today from up to a foot ofsnow. "We typically get 7, 8, 9, inches of snow in March," ...
Drama students offering 'Beauty'
Mar 01, 2005; ... ABINGTON - The Abington High School drama group will stage "Beautyand the Beast" at 7:30 p.m. March 10 and 11 and at 2:30 p.m ....
Lawmakers call for cell phone users' rights; Better disclosure of terms, restrictions on carriers sought
Mar 01, 2005; ... Patriot Ledger State House Bureau BOSTON - Confusing bills padded with fine print and hiddensurcharges. Hefty fees of $200 or more for switching carriers. Deadzones and dropped calls. With more than 175 million cell phone users in the United States,consumer complaints are ...
Jeffrey S. Lampman
Mar 01, 2005; ... SCITUATE - Jeffrey S. "AJ" Lampman, 56, of Humarock, formerly ofNeedham, died on Saturday at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center inBoston. He was a well-known contractor and carpenter in the Needham areafor many years, working on many of the area's newer developments. Mr ....
Helen F. Collins
Mar 01, 2005; ... LAKE BARRINGTON SHORES, Ill. - A memorial Mass for Helen FrancesCollins will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis ofAssisi Church, 854 Washington St., Braintree. Miss Collins, 85, of Lake Barrington Shores, formerly ofBraintree, died Wednesday in ...
Board backs protective gear for emergency workers
Mar 01, 2005; ... The Patriot Ledger A relatively small amount of money could go a long way towardprotecting residents and public safety workers in a nuclearemergency, the Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee says. Committee Chairwoman Mary Lampert told selectmen last night thatall emergency ...
Robert C. Meisel
Mar 01, 2005; ... DUXBURY - Robert C. Meisel of Duxbury, formerly of Wellesley andMilton, died on Monday. He is survived by his ...
Lillian Blacker
Mar 01, 2005; ... QUINCY - Lillian (Salzman) Blacker of Quincy died Monday. She issurvived by her husband, Kenneth Blacker; a son, Mitch Blacker; twodaughters, Sandi Garron and ...
Champion speller goes a step beyond 'nuisance'
Mar 01, 2005; ... Patriot Ledger staff RANDOLPH - Nathan Daniel, 11, beat out the top spellers from eachsixth-grade home room at Young Elementary School yesterday to earn aspot in the Patriot Ledger's regional spelling bee. He successfully spelled "nuisance" to beat Vivian Vu, 11. Danielwas ...
Teacher of the week; Suzanne Tonner-Okerfelt; Whitman Middle School/ Grades 6, 7 and 8/ WHITMAN; NOTABLE
Mar 01, 2005; ... For four years, Suzanne Tonner-Okerfelt, or "Mrs. O," as studentscall her, has taught English/language arts to students with differentlearning needs at the Whitman Middle School. Many students withlearning disabilities find school a struggle. Tonner-Okerfeltattempts to ease their ...
Earl Nugent, former Hull firefighter, 70
Mar 01, 2005; ... HULL - A graveside service for Earl Nugent, 70, of Hull, will beheld at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Hull Village Cemetery. Mr. Nugent, a former Hull firefighter, died Friday at QuincyMedical Center. A veteran of the Korean War, ...
Marion M. Wallace
Mar 01, 2005; ... BRAINTREE - Marion M. Wallace, 79, of Braintree, formerly ofScituate, a retired service supervisor, died Monday at home. Miss Wallace worked for Sears & Roebuck Co. for more than 40 yearsand was a supervisor at the Allston Distribution & Service Center.She retired 15 years ...