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BY DONEEN DURLING White said, “They are not ready.” COURIER STAFF WRITER White said the board had sub- WINCHENDON — The Planning mitted concerns to the engineer, Board discussed its opinion of the and the engineer had answered proposed subdivision called those concerns, but not satisfacto- Tarbell Heights to be built on rily. School Street by All American All American Builders is apply- Builders. There was no representative at Turn To PLANS, page 7 the hearing, and Chairman John Engineering added at Monty Tech

BY RUTH DEAMICIS a program could be developed. Visits COURIER EDITOR were made to other schools with pro- FITCHBURG — At one time offer- grams, including Lynn Voc Tech, ing electronics as a career choice at Tantasqua, Worcester Tech, Montachusett Regional Vocational Minuteman, Greater New Bedford, Technical School was well received Lincoln Sudbury and Fitchburg and well attended. But interest had State College. What was found, lagged in the recent past, and a deci- O’Loughlin said, was a wide variety, sion was made to change the core of but mostly based on a prepackaged curricula entitled Operation Lead Doneen Durling photo the program to focus more on engi- neering than the electronics…and it the Way that focused on robotics. looks like it will be a hit. “It’s perfectly fine, but we wanted FAMILY FUN DAY Denise O’Loughlin explained the more than that,” she told SC mem- changes to the School Committee bers. “We knew our students needed At first, baby Jack Prouter wanted to eat the balloon, but his dad Scott and mom Nicole finally introduced him to a fresh-off-the- last week, saying it had taken tree MacIntosh, and he never tried to bite the balloon again. Jack and his parents were the last ones on the hayride, and there months of preliminary work before Turn To MONTY TECH, page 2 is nothing like a good apple on a hayride through the orchard. More photos on the back page. MWCC to present award-winning documentary Divided We Fall FILM INSPIRES NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON RACE AND RELIGION DURING 9/11 ANNIVERSARY

GARDNER – Mount Wachusett Study Circle, based in Milford, ney of 20-year-old college student izers. “This topic is still so timely, building, located in Brookfield. She Community College will present the Stephen Clark, associate professor Valarie Kaur as she documents hate and it is my perception that students holds a Master of Divinity from award-winning documentary of psychology at Keene State violence against Sikhs and Muslims and members of the community Andover Newton Theological Divided We Fall: Americans in the College, and the Rev. Karen Nell in the immediate aftermath of Sept. appreciate opportunities to talk School and is currently pursuing a Aftermath, the first feature-length Smith, pastor of the Congregational 11, 2001 and examines the larger about these issues and also move Doctor of Ministry from Hartford documentary on hate violence fol- Church of Christ UCC, in North question of “who counts” as toward a collective healing.” Seminary with an emphasis on con- lowing Sept. 11, 2001. Screenings Leominster. American. On a two-year interna- Smith co-created “Walking in the flict transformation and interfaith will take place at MWCC’s Gardner The film is screening in 50 cities tional tour, the film has won more Way of Peace,” a program of con- dialogue. campus on Friday, Sept. 12 at 10:20 across the United States in than a dozen awards and reached flict transformation and peace- Tuteja is joint secretary at the a.m. and again at 7 p.m. in the North September in a grassroots campaign 150 campuses and communities in building for communities of faith New England Sikh Study Circle Cafeteria. A community dialogue for deep dialogue about racism, reli- 90 cities across the United States. throughout New England. She is a located in Milford. A native of will follow each presentation. gion and renewal in America in “This film provides an opportuni- member of Roots of Shalom, LLC, a Worcester County,he is a senior con- Admission is free and open to the commemoration of Sept 11 and ty to open up channels of dialogue consulting organization providing sultant/software developer in the public. Sept. 15, the anniversary of the mur- about religious intolerance, which congregations assistance in times of medical software field, at J2 Following the screenings at der of Balbir Singh Sodhi, the first can be a difficult subject to broach,” turmoil or transition, and also pro- Interactive in Charlestown. He MWCC, a discussion will be facili- person killed in retribution for the said Heidi McCann, reference and gram director of The Brookfield holds a Master of Public Health tated by Kuljeet S. Tuteja, joint sec- terrorist attacks. instructional services librarian at Institute, a nonprofit organization retary at the New England Sikh Divided We Fall follows the jour- MWCC and one of the event’s organ- committed to healing an peace- Turn To FILM, page 3 It’s MMM good! Old Murdock Senior Center BY RUTH DEAMICIS COURIER EDITOR WINCHENDON — It has a new now open name and a new attitude. The little restaurant on Central Street once Winchendon — The Old known as the Corral and then Jersey’s Murdock Senior Center is now Diner is now mmm DAD’S DINER. open at 52 Murdock Ave. The And “Dad” couldn’t be happier. Center is open Monday through Dwayne Clair said there is more to Friday,from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., serv- the name than most people know, with ing a hot lunch beginning at 11:30 the D-A-D standing for his name, his am. A donation of $2 is suggested son Diesel and his son Alan as well as and reservations one day in being homage to his own standing as a advance are recommended. father. The m’s, denoting not only good tasting food but the initials of his wife, Also, there are several daily just adds a little extra to the mix. activities taking place at the Clair has wanted a small restaurant Center including: for several years, but said Athol, where • Walking Club 9-10 a.m. he resides, just didn’t have quite the • Coffee hour 10-11 a.m. right place. Visiting Winchendon, he Doneen Durling photo • Yoga 10-11 a.m. found the perfect spot for what he • BINGO Wednesdays only 12- terms “Just good cooking.” 2pm “Nothing real fancy, but good food,” VETERANS INSTALL OFFICERS he said recently. “And if we don’t have There are also events happen- it on the menu, we’ll try and get it for Senator Stephen Brewer presented American Legion Post 193 Commander ing in the evening: you.” Kevin Gauthier with a citation from the State Senate for his years of serv- Which is why there is no a deep fried ice to the Legion and the community. The new officers for 2009 are; Belly Dancing Tuesday hot dog available when one couple said Commander Kevin Gauthier, Sr. Vice Commander Arthur (Bud) Gilbert, Jr. evenings 7:30-8:30 p.m. Ruth DeAmicis photo that was a favorite lunch. Clair also Vice Commander Francis Murphy, Adjutant Ken LaBrack, Finance Officer Dave Johnson, Sergeant at Arms Butch Coderre, Chaplain Ed Gandy, Dwayne Clair wears an apron bearing a Quilting Wednesday evenings Historian Robert (Bob) Mable, and Housing Board Chair Ken LaBrack. The photo of his sons while at the grill. 7-9 p.m. Turn To DAD’S, page 2 story of the event and pictures will run in next week’s edition.

SPORTS LOCAL Talking Sports: Applewild School Don’t count the welcomes new staff Patriots out PAGE 5 6 56525 10431 2 PAGE 9 2 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, September 10, 2008 POLICE LOG

(town wide). Spoken to. 7:34 a.m.: recovered (Bosworth Road). ARREST: Joseph D. lost (Gardner Road) info given. 9:17 p.m.: ani- Winchendon Police Department MV (Main Street) Info taken. 11:40 a.m.: acci- Gendron, age 20, of 164 Russell Farm Road, mal complaint (Spruce Street) info taken. 9:20 SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 dent (Gardner Road) Report taken. 1:17 p.m.: Winchendon: domestic assault and battery. p.m.: illegal burn (Franklin Street) refer to FD. accident (River Street) report taken. 3:02 p.m.: 8:18 p.m.: 911 hang up (Polly’s Drive) Spoken 9:24 p.m.: illegal burn (Juniper Street) refer to 12:41 a.m.: assist citizen (Spring Street). unwanted party (Spring Street) Report taken. to. 10:55 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Rte. FD. 11:16 p.m.: suspicious auto (Spring Street) Assisted. 2:48 a.m.: disabled auto (Gardner 4:27 p.m. stolen vehicle (walk in). Report 202 Southbound). Unable to locate. unable to locate. 11:46 p.m.: gunshots heard Road). Assisted. 10:31 a.m.: be on the look out taken. 5:25 p.m.: property damage (Mill (Linden Street) unable to locate. (Fitzwilliam line) Returned to home. 12:28 Street). Summons: Brian R. Savoie, age 27, of THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 p.m.: ATV complaint (Spring Street) Gone on 53 Whitney Lane, Rindge: malicious damage 1:21 a.m.: officer wanted (Woodlawn Street). arrival. 1:51 p.m.: officer wanted (Gardner to MV.5:50 p.m.: officer wanted (Spring Street) Investigated, report taken. 10:02 a.m.: 911 hang 12:22 a.m.: suspicious person (Baldwinville Road). Spoken to. 2:20 p.m.: property lost Returned to home. 8:37 p.m.: burglary, B&E: up (Front Place). Accidental. 10:03 a.m.: State Road) transport.1:58 a.m.: burglary,B&E (Court Street). Report taken. 3:41 p.m.: proper- (Front Street) report taken. 9:17 p.m.: building harassment (Glenallen Street). Gone on (Front Street) spoken to. 2:05 a.m.: noise com- ty damage (Goddrich Drive). Report taken. check (Spring Street) checked, secure. 10:35 arrival. 11:18 a.m.: larceny (walk in). plaint (Goodrich Drive) spoken to. 2:51 a.m.: 4:16 p.m.: public service (Central Street). p.m.: disturbance (Royalston Road North). Investigated, report taken. 1:03 p.m.: accident notification (Fitchburg State) info given. 7:33 Spoken to. 5:07 p.m.: officer wanted (Juniper Services rendered. 10:58 p.m.: assist other PD (Gardner Road). Refer to other agency. 3:29 a.m.: animal complaint (Lincoln Avenue) refer Street) Report taken. 5:50 p.m.: officer wanted (Pleasant Street) info given. 11:11 p.m. noise p.m.: illegal dumping (Ash Street) spoken to. to ACO. 8:57 a.m.: 209A request (walk in) (Central Street). Info taken. 6:48 p.m.: noise complaint (Maple Street) Spoken to. 3:43 p.m.: 209A service (Spring Street) Unable issued to plaintiff. 11:08 a.m.: annoying phone complaint (Monadnock Avenue). Spoken to. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 to locate. 4:28 p.m.: summons service (Linden calls (Pleasant Street) refer to other agency. 6:55 p.m.: suspicious, other (Gardner Road). Street) spoken to. 4:34 p.m.: summons service 11:13 a.m.: officer wanted (Elm Street) Report Area search negative. 7:31 p.m.: vandalism 11:52 a.m.: animal complaint (Krantz Road). (Adams Avenue). Gone on arrival. 4:57 p.m.: taken. Noon: officer wanted (Summer Drive) (Front Street). Report taken. 7:38 p.m.: public Gone on arrival. 3:33 p.m.: MV operating errat- assist citizen (Main Street). Assisted. 5:12 p.m.: spoken to. 1:18 p.m.: officer wanted (Maple service (Goodrich Street). Spoken to. 8:43 p.m.: ically (Gardner Road) Info taken. 3:47 p.m.: suspicious, other (Brown Street). Spoken to. Street) spoken to. 3:17 p.m.: MV operating public service (Teel Road). Spoken to. 10:48 missing person (Benjamin Street) Report 5:30 p.m.: officer wanted (Pearl Drive). Spoken erratically (Spring Street) unable to locate. 4 p.m.: suspicious, other (Juniper Street). taken. 4:20 p.m.: assist citizen (Pleasant to.6:47 p.m.: 911 hang up (Teel Road). Child p.m.: officer wanted (walk in) transport. 4:21 Unable to locate. Street). Services rendered). 4:44 p.m.: larceny playing with phone. 7:05 p.m.: loitering p.m.: officer wanted (Pearl Drive) property SUNDAY, AUGUST 31 (Pearl Drive). Property returned to owner. 4:46 (Summer Drive). Assisted. 7:38 p.m.: larceny returned to owner. 7:37 p.m.: welfare check: p.m.: officer wanted (Rice Road). Report taken. (Lincoln Avenue) Spoken to. 8:11 p.m.: tres- addresses will not be printed. 11:49 p.m.: offi- 12:07 a.m.: disturbance (Maple Street). Info 7:38 p.m.: loitering (Central Street). Dispersed pass, notice, entry (Summer Drive) Info taken. cer wanted (Central Street) services rendered. taken. 12:10 a.m.: suspicious auto (Irwin gathering. 7:54 p.m.: illegal dumping (Lincoln 9:23 p.m.: trespass, notice, entry (Summer Court). Info given. 3:57 a.m.: notification Avenue). Report taken. 9:07 p.m.: be on the Drive) info taken. 10 p.m.: noise complaint SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 (Brown Street). Info given. 8:20 a.m.: noise look out (Templeton). Info taken. 9:16 p.m.: (Front Street). Spoken to. 10:39 p.m.: officer 12:59 a.m.: tree down (Glenallen Street) refer complaint (Lincoln Avenue) Spoken to. 8:55 fight (Front Street). Spoken to. 9:18 p.m.: offi- wanted (Front Street). Spoken to. to DPW. 1:50 a.m.: be on the look out (town a.m.: officer wanted (Whitney Street) Spoken cer wanted (Front Street). Spoken to. wide). Info taken. 8:34 a.m.: trespass, notice to. 12:49 p.m.: officer wanted (Benjamin Street) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 entry (Summer Drive) info given. 8:40 a.m.: Spoken to. 4:08 p.m.: missing person 12:16 a.m.: threats (Grove Street). trespass notice entry (Summer Drive) info (Benjamin Street) Info taken. 4:20 p.m.: ATV 10:24 a.m.: larceny (Juniper Street). Unfounded. 7:03 a.m.: assist other PD given. 9:40 a.m.: animal complaint (Bemis complaint (Jameson Way). Spoken to. 7:49 Investigated, report taken. 10:45 a.m.: larceny (Royalston Road North). Unable to locate. 10:30 Road) info given. 10:29 a.m.: illegal dumping p.m.: annoying phone calls (Woodlawn Street). (Mill Glen Road) Investigated, report taken. a.m.: trespassing (Summer Drive) spoken to. (Elmwood Road) report taken. 11:28 a.m.: ani- Info given. 7:39 p.m.: suspicious, other (Front 1:25 p.m.: DPW call (Summer Street). Refer to 10:42 a.m.: abandoned auto (Mill Circle) info mal complaint (Gardner Road) refer to ACO. Street) Spoken to. 7:39 p.m.: notification DPW. 2 p.m.: animal complaint (West taken. 1:20 p.m.: accident (Pleasant Street) 2:30 p.m.: accident (Central Street) gone on (Central Street) Info taken. 5:58 p.m.: 911 hang Monomonac Road). Refer to ACO. 2:45 p.m.: investigated, report taken. 2:45 p.m.: assist arrival. 2:45 p.m.: ATV complaint (North up (Front Street) Report taken. 8 p.m.: stolen unwanted party (Murdock Avenue). Gone on other PD (Gardner Road) call canceled. 3:12 Ashburnham Road) info taken. 5:36 p.m.: offi- vehicle (Lakeview Drive). Assisted. 8:30 p.m.: arrival. 3:46 p.m.: officer wanted (Central p.m.: vandalism (Spring Street) report taken. cer wanted (Goodrich Drive) spoken to. 5:55 noise complaint (Lakeview Drive) Unable to Street) Report taken. 3:59 p.m.: unwanted 4:53 p.m.: vandalism (parking lot off Lincoln p.m.: animal complaint (Pearl Drive) refer to locate. 11:45 p.m.: accident (Teel Road). party (Gardner Road). Gone on arrival. 4:25 Avenue) report taken. 5:22 p.m.: suspicious ACO. 5:58 p.m.: officer wanted (Brown Street) ARREST: Jenna A. Holland, age 18, of 88 West p.m.: welfare check (addresses will not be auto (Mill Circle). Spoken to. 5:58 p.m.: animal transport. 7:30 p.m.: larceny (Main Street) info Broadway, Gardner: OUI-liquor; person under printed). 6:13 p.m.: officer wanted (Spruce complaint (Holly Drive) refer to ACO. 4:06 taken. 7:56 p.m.: noise complaint (Mechanic 21 possessing liquor; negligent operation of Street) Property seized. 6:23 p.m.: trespass, p.m.: animal complaint (Teel Road) refer to Street) spoken to. 9:34 p.m.: officer wanted MV. notice, entry (Gardner Road). Info given. 7:07 ACO. 6:49 p.m.: 911 hang up (Royalston Road (Front Street) advised civil action. 10:12 p.m.: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 p.m.: disturbance (Russell Farm Road). No PD North). Accidental. 7:15 p.m.: Transport noise complaint (Mechanic Street) spoken to. services required. 7:42 p.m.: 209A service (Green Street). 7:17 p.m.: officer wanted 10:40 p.m.: loitering (Central Street) dispersed 12:38 a.m.: noise complaint (Spruce Street). (Spring Street) Served. 8:06 p.m.: assault (Summer Drive) spoken to. 9:03 p.m.: property gathering. Spoken to. 4:18 a.m.: annoying phone calls

MONTY TECH continued from page 1 LaRoche Law (978) 632-1633 a deeper range.” O’Loughlin said another important TAX RELIEF = DEBT RELIEF contact was with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Use your Stimulus Check to be DEBT FREE! Education, to make certain all changes stayed within the state’s guidelines and frameworks. When the TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY AND concept was completed, O’Loughlin said the state was pleased with the WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOUR BILLS! results. “They said we had it right, to keep Debt Consolidation • Credit Counseling doing what we are doing,” O’Loughlin said. Foreclosure Prevention • Wipe out Debt The program includes 36 standards and 189 competencies to be taught Ruth DeAmicis photo WE UNDERSTAND! WE CAN HELP! over a four year period. Two instruc- David Dion explains a sound activated robot to the Monty Tech School Committee. 978-632-1633 Free Consultations tors, David Dion and Sang Oum will share the workload that will include Conveniently located off Rt. 2 in Gardner basic blueprint reading, manufactur- “It’s a great beginning,” said would have received $4,984. Evening & Weekend Appointments ing and automation technology, robot- Chairman Diane Swenson. “It moves Winchendon’s representative, Burton ics, and more. The four year program in the direction we have seen for some- Gould voted for the motion. Since the Debt relief agency that files bankruptcy cases for customers. will prepare students to enter several time.” motion failed, the funds will be career paths including electronic and retained for use by Monty Tech in the mechanical technician positions. OTHER BUSINESS next budgeting process. “Obviously,”said O’Loughlin. “This • Superintendent Director James is the beginning. We could add any • A brief report on the MCAS sum- mer program was presented. Staff Culkeen was recognized by a contin- Rindge Family Practice number of engineering components, gency of Marine Junior ROTC mem- civil, aeronautical…others.” explained all activities were used to Now Accepting enforce connections to math and bers for his contributions during a An advisory committee has been leadership training school attended by put in place including a mechanical English and were data driven based on New Patients weaknesses found by student testing. Monty Tech. engineer from a local machining com- • Maestro Francis Wada and Philip As a new satellite of Monadnock Community • The finance subcommittee recom- pany, an electro mechanical engineer- M. Grzewinski of the Thayer Hospital, Rindge Family Practice is staffed by ing teacher from Worcester Tech and mended returning to cities and towns a sum of money totaling approximate- Symphony Orchestra assured the Dr. Beth Cooley and offers complete medical care four engineers, two mechanical and School Committee the orchestra for all ages… from the very young to the elderly. two industrial, from Tyco. More mem- ly $47,000 in the transportation line items. Though the vote to do so was in intends to stay at the school for its Prior to joining the new Rindge practice, bers will also be added to this advisory three “home” concerts this year and council as further curricula adjust- the affirmative, it required a two- Dr. Cooley was a familycare physician in the in the future. ments are made. thirds vote and failed. Winchendon Monadnock Family Care practice at MCH. Rindge Family Practice is accepting new patients. Rindge Family Practice 31 Sonja Drive, Suite #2 continued from page Clair continues to refine his For more information, please call 603-899-9563 Rindge, NH DAD’S 1 to set-up an appointment. menu, now offering both breakfast 603-899-9563 and lunch; open six days a week Monday thru Friday, 8:30 –5:00. (beside Dunkin Donuts went on the search for scrapple and from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. He is closed on Same day appointments available. and across from grits when customers expressed Hannaford on Rte. 202) Wednesdays. He is offering a shaved that desire. They will be on the steak sandwich he says has become newly printed menu soon. very popular, and plans to add full “I just like people and I want to meals for the lunchtime crowd. feed them. I think I got that from my “Sometimes you might want www.monadnockhospital.org grandmother,” Clair laughs, more than just a sandwich. We plan 452 Old Street Rd., Peterborough, NH describing a close-knit childhood in to do that, but we want to do it New York with many relatives near- Monadnock Community Hospital is a not-for-profit health care provider offering comprehensive health right,” Clair said. care services to the Monadnock Region. Financial Assistance information is available upon request. by. “Food is just something that is A court employee stops for coffee part of it all.” to go, another business employee Clair hasn’t changed the look of orders his breakfast sandwich and the diner; he likes the ‘50s feel of it. runs an errand before coming back HOW TO USE: THE WINCHENDON COURIER But he has bought a “Clyde” for his to pick it up. A third man stops in to front wall. Patrons discussed long order the shaved steak sandwich to A STONEBRIDGE PRESS PUBLICATION and loud how he should paint the be ready when he returns from an wooden model. errand. 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Positions open at Mount Grace AACCURACYCCURACY WWAATCHTCH The Winchendon Courier is committed to accuracy in all its news reports. Although ATHOL — Mount Grace Land works of the region. organizing Partnership execu- (ArcGIS 9.2) and with capturing numerous safeguards are in place to Conservation Trust has just tive committee meetings, assist- data using GPS units. ensure accurate reporting, mistakes can received $57,700 from the SERVICE LEARNING ing with land conservation grant Applicants must be experienced occur. Confirmed fact errors will be cor- Commonwealth Corps grants COORDINATOR writing, and building the at outdoor navigation with map rected at the top right hand corner of page program to fund stipends for five The Service Learning Partnership membership and and compass and comfortable three in a timely manner. If you find a mis- volunteer positions in land con- Coordinator will design, develop funding base. The full-time posi- working independently outdoors take, call (978) 297-0050 during normal busi- servation. Mount Grace is now and deliver service learning tion carries a stipend of $10,000, in a range of weather condi- ness hours. During non-business hours, leave a message in the editor’s voice mail- accepting applications for each experiences to school children plus benefits. tions. Applicants should be able box. The editor will return your phone call. of the five positions listed below. and youth groups. The coordi- Applicants should be familiar to identify local plants and Or contact the editor at the following email: Interested candidates should nator will establish long-term with Microsoft office programs wildlife and also be capable of [email protected]. send a resume and cover letter to working program relationships and have strong writing and writing detailed technical David Kotker at kotker@mount- with teachers, farmers, foresters communication skills, as well as reports using Microsoft soft- grace.org. and conservation professionals, a strong interest in working with ware. develop informational and pres- landowners and municipalities COMMUNITY OUTREACH to protect the important farms, STEWARDS MUST HAVE NEWS BRIEF COORDINATOR entation materials, make class- A RELIABLE VEHICLE. room presentations, and facili- woodlands and natural areas of The Community Outreach tate service learning experi- the North Quabbin region. Mount Grace Land Coordinator will engage and net- ences on farms and in forests. Experience in local government Conservation Trust is a regional Heywood sponsors work with community groups to or civic organizations, or experi- land trust that serves 23 towns in encourage community-wide use THE FULL-TIME POSITION ence in land use planning, grant Franklin and Worcester coun- awareness program of land protected by Mount CARRIES A STIPEND OF writing, computer mapping ties. It protects significant natu- Grace . The coordinator will $10,000, PLUS BENEFITS. (GIS), real estate transactions or ral, agricultural and scenic GARDNER — Questions concerning build a network of member event planning, is a plus. areas and encourages land stew- Alzheimer’s disease, depression and legal Applicants should be experi- organizations, volunteers and ardship for the benefit of the issues surrounding such topics will be the enced in outdoor education and REGIONAL LAND supporters in each community environment, the economy and program presented Thursday, Sept. 18 at the in designing informative text STEWARDS that benefits from, and supports future generations. In 22 years Colonial Hotel, 625 Betty Spring Road. and graphic based presentations local conservation projects. Two part-time Regional Land through collaborations and part- The program is free and open to the public. with Microsoft software. Responsibilities include plan- Stewards will work with the nerships, Mount Grace has pro- Sponsored by Heywood Hospital, the pro- Applicants should understand ning and promoting community Stewardship Biologist to assist tected more than 22,000 acres. gram begins at 3 p.m. with Joanne Koenig and be able to interpret natural events on Mount Grace lands town conservation commissions Mount Grace Land Coste, a nationally known Alzheimer’s family history and have strong commu- and other public lands, working and local land trusts with base- Conservation Trust is located at therapist presenting “Learning to speak nication and project manage- to identify conservation projects line documentation reports and 1461 Old Keene Road , Athol , MA Alzheimer’s.” ment skills. Experience in land that meet community needs, and annual monitoring visits on con- 01331 and is online at At 4 p.m., Dennis G. Yeaw Esquire of the conservation, organic farming planning service projects for servation lands. Stewards will www.mountgrace.org. The law office of Dennis G. Yeaw and Assoicates or gardening, forest steward- community volunteers. The also develop relationships with North Quabbin Regional will present a program on mental health and ship, trail design and mainte- full-time position carries a landowners and, if necessary, Landscape Partnership is online the law. nance, or teaching children and stipend of $10,000, plus benefits. advise on CR violation enforce- at www.nqpartnership.org. At 6 p.m., Dr. David Gill, chairman of the young adults is also a plus. Applicants should have a ment and land management Interested candidates should department of psychiatry and medical direc- strong background in communi- REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP needs. The two part-time posi- send a resume and cover letter to tor of the mental health unit at Heywood ty organizing, including experi- CONSERVATIONIST tions require a volunteer time David Kotker at kotker@mount- Hospital will present “Depression ence managing projects to com- commitment of 400 hours and grace.org. Awareness.” pletion, planning and promoting The Regional Partnership carry stipends of $2,500. Volunteer postings can be From 5-6 p.m., vendors including events, and networking to build Conservationist will work Minimum requirements for viewed at http://www.volunteer Alzheimer’s Association, regional in-patient coalitions. Strong identifica- directly with the North Quabbin this volunteer opportunity solutions.org/mass-service/ facilities, Heywood Geriatric Psychiatry, tion with the goals of land con- Regional Landscape Partnership include two years of college in a volunteer. Information about Heywood Mental Health Unit, Heywood servation and stewardship is Coordinator and assist with natural resource or scientific Commonwealth Corps is avail- Project Assert, suicide prevention courses, also important, as is a familiari- managing regionally important field or equivalent work experi- able on the Massachusetts life coach, substance abuse resources, blood ty with the cultural resources land conservation projects, plan- ence. Applicants must be experi- Service Alliance website pressure screening, cholesterol check and and existing community net- ning and recruitment for educa- enced with computer mapping http://www.mass-service.org/ more will be available. tional land conservation forums, Refreshments will be free, free give aways and health screenings. Though there is no cost, reservations are requested. Call (978) 630-6248. Inrerpreter COURIER CAPSULES services are available. preparation classes at the Winchendon CAC Murdock Senior Center Saturday, Sept. 27. AUGUST DEED TRANSFERS, ANTIQUES APPRAISAL located at 273 Central St.. Classes are held on Free jitterbug lesson at 6:30 p.m. with dancing Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings beginning at 7:30 p.m. Also a best cookie con- WINCHENDON WINCHENDON — The Council on Aging from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enrollment is ongo- test, 50/50 drawing and more. Tickets $8 in hosts an antiques appraisal event on ing throughout the year as space is available. advance (available at Winchendon Courier 8/4/08 11-15 Main St. ($265,000) CT Properties Thursday,Sept. 11 beginning at noon at its Old This program is made possible with fund- office and at Old Murdock) or $10 at the door. LLC to DB Sullivan Family Properties LLC. Murdock building, 52 Murdock Ave. Walt ing received from the Robinson Broadhurst For more information call the COA at (978) 8/7/08 720 North Central St. ($100) Thomas J. Kolenda, a professional auctioneer and Foundation, Inc. 297-3155. Public of ALL ages welcome Connor Sr., Jamie Connor and Thomas J. appraiser, will give an informative history For more information, contact Pamela Connor to Jamie Connor, TR, 720 North and value of vintage items for a $3 per item Dempsey-O’Connell at (978) 630-9259, or Janet PSYCHIC FAIR Central Street Realty Trust ad Thomas J. fee. For more information contact the COA at Brown at (978) 297-1667. Connor TR. (978) 297-3155. TEMPLETON — The Church in the 8/7/08 70 Robbins Road ($100) Robbins Realty 5TH ANNUAL RESCUE RUN Wyldewood, 214 Shady Lane, will hold a psy- Trust and Luray F. Richardson TR to Luray F. AN INSIDE LOOK AT IRAN chic fair Saturday, Sept. 13 from 1-5 p.m. Richardson. WINCHENDON — The fifth annual Ahimsa Readings are $15. Free healings and good food 8/8/08 10 Independence Drive ($214,500) Dana WINCHENDON — On Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 Haven Rescue Run is scheduled to begin at for purchase. For information: (978) 632-7559. H. Kurylo and Anthony J. Kurylo Jr. to Chad p.m. the Social Justice Committee of the Toy Town Elementary School, 175 Grove St. on R. and Vicki L. Dill. Unitarian Universalist Church of Sunday,Oct. 5Walkers begin at 9 a.m., runners GREATER GARDNER COM- 8/11/08 Spring Circle Unit 205A ($100) Winchendon on Central Street will be hosting at 9:30 a.m. Registration is $12 in advance, $15 Herminia S. Adriano to Joseph and Giselle an informative and thought-provoking the day of the event. Prizes include a $50 gas MUNITY CHOIR Lison. slide/Powerpoint presentation by Rudy card. T-shirts for the first 50 entrants, free dog 8/11/08 25 Boyce Place ($100) from Virginia Perkins, a recent visitor to Iran. food samples courtesy of Horse & Buggy Adults and teens who love to sing are invit- Cyganiewicz to Kenneth J. and Virginia Refreshments. Free and open to the public. Feeds, nail trimming courtesy of Woof Wagon ed to join the Greater Gardner Community Cyganiewicz. Donations welcomed. For more information, Mobile Grooming, Ask the Trainer courtesy Choir. Under the direction of Diane Cushing, 8/11/08 246 Brown St. ($100) Virginia call (978) 297-0554. of Taming Anubis Training & Boarding of the choir meets Wednesday evenings from 7- Cyganiewicz to Kenneth J. and Virginia Ashby. Refreshments & doggy snacks. 8:30 p.m. in room 182 at Mount Wachusett Cyganiewicz. REGISTRATION UNDERWAY Information on volunteering and adopting Community College. GGCC is open to all who 8/11/08 286 Brown St. ($100) Virginia from Ahimsa Haven. For more information love to sing — no experience or audition Cyganiewicz to Kenneth J. and Virginia FOR WINCHENDON SKILLS visit ahimsahaven.org or call (978) 2997-2673. required. During the fall semester, the choir Cyganiewicz. Ahimsa Haven is a non profit no kill all vol- sings contemporary and classical holiday 8/11/08 190 Brown St. ($100) Virginia PROGRAM unteer rescue. Founded in 1999, it is a foster favorites at various community events and at Cyganiewicz to Kenneth J. and Virginia based rescue working toward building a shel- a December concert at the Mount. The special Cyganiewicz. GARDMER — Mount Wachusett ter. program fee is $50 payable at registration. 8/14/08 256 Main St. ($100) Roland Jay White Community College is accepting registrations First rehearsal and sign up is on Wednesday, to Roland Jay White and Teerayut Sakorn. for the Winchendon Skills Program, a free SWING DANCE PLANNED Sept. 17. For more information, contact 8/15/08 16 Bayberry Circle ($200,000) from GED preparation program offered in collabo- Professor Gail Steele at (978) 630-9162 or by e- Jared C. Van Dyke to Jennifer A. Morrissey. ration with the Winchendon Community WINCHENDON — The Friends of Old mail at [email protected] 8/19/08 70 Robbins Road ($100) Luray F. Action Committee. Murdock present the Good Old Days Dance Richardson to Robbins Realty Trust and This program offers pre-GED and GED with music from the '40s & '50s at the Old Luray F. Richards TR 8/20/08 136 Second St. ($100,000) from Earl R. Myntti to John E and Ineabelle McQuestion. 8/22/08 485 School St. ($171,000) from Joseph FILM continued from page 1 Council. He also teaches several courses with American Legal Defense and Education Fund, social justice themes. Sikhchic, the Sikh Coalition, Sikh N. Paul to Garrett and Ashley Davieau. Partners of the film campaign include the Foundation, SikhNet, Sikh Spectrum, and 8/26/08 100 Christmas Tree Lane ($300,000) (MPH) degree concentrating in medical infor- Discrimination and National Security South Asians for Obama. Arlene G. and Craig Scott Parker to Tonya D. mation systems. Initiative, Facing History and Ourselves, For more information about the MWCC and Jason R. Dokulil. Clark is active on a number of committees Global Family for Love and Peace, The screenings, contact Heidi McCann at hmc- 8/27/08 212-220 Central St. ($104,500) from related to social justice at Keene State, includ- Pluralism Project at Harvard University, [email protected] or (978) 630-9255. More Panadorou Properties LLC to James R. Caton. ing the President’s Commission on the Status National Lawyers Guild, Interfaith Youth information about the film can be found at 8/27/08 6 Hillside Drive ($100) from Corrine A. of Women, the Campus Commission on the Core, Islamic Society of North America, www.dwf-film.com. Allain to Austin W. Fuller. Status of Diversity and Multiculturalism, and Religions for Peace - USA, South Asian 8/28/08 17 Town Farm Road ($155,500) from the Holocaust and Genocide Studies Minor American Leaders of Tomorrow, Sikh Deutsche Bank National Trust & CITI Residential Lending to Kyle N. and Wendy R. Higgins.

he family of Alice J. Levasseur ALREADY RECYCLE THAT Twould like to thank all that sent cards, flowers, and condolences. We also wish to thank everyone who sent a donation in our mother’s memory to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School as NEWSPAPER? was her wish. We would also like to thank father Andre FIND ALL YOUR BACK EDITIONS Dargis for his kind and comforting words. We also extend our thanks to the Boucher Funeral Home for their kind and thoughtful service. Sincerely, ONLINE. Carol Brow and Mary Marsello Daughters of Alice J. Levasseur All local. All the time. WinchendonCourier.com All local. All the time. WinchendonCourier.com 4 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, September 10, 2008 VIEWS Opinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond

WINCHENDON COURIER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER:FRANK CHILINSKI EDITOR:RUTH DEAMICIS EDITORIAL Robillard: we need members

To the Editor: sources for funding must be secured. Poor decision The Building Improvement Committee of If you are up to the challenge and believe the Beals memorial Library is in need of pas- that we need a better library building, with e have to say we were disappointed in the decision by several members of the Monty sionate people to fill two vacant positions. The the capacity to serve all Winchendon’s resi- Tech School Committee to retain an overage of about $47,000 for their own use instead Improvement Committee was established to dents for the next three decades, and beyond, W of returning it to the cities and towns. explore the renovation and expansion of please call me at (978) 297-1768. Feel free to The representative of Hubbardston, admittedly one of the smallest sending districts, said her Winchendon’s 95 year old public library build- contact Julia White Cardinal at (978) 297-0300 community is in such dire straits even a thousand dollars returned would be appreciated. ing. Improvements will hopefully include with any questions. Other members who voted in the affirmative were equally adamant the good faith shown by “green building” upgrades. returning even a small amount would outweigh any benefit the same small amount would do Winchendon has been awarded a provision- RON ROBILLARD,CHAIR the vocational school. al grant of $3.3 million for the addition and BEALS MEMORIAL LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT In deed, Edward Simms, the chairman of the financial subcommittee voiced the same con- renovation project—approximately one-third COMMITTEE cerns expressed in Winchendon earlier this year, when he said he didn’t think Monty Tech had the projected total cost. Clearly, additional yet made a “good faith effort” at cutting deeply into its own budget if there were shortages. “I can’t see where we’ve had to do that,” Simms said. “And yet we have more money than we expected at this point.” Those who voted against the proposal said they were planning for Monty Tech’s future, when Choice of VP changed my mind funds tapped as they were for this year’s budget to help fill gaps would no longer be there. “Monty Tech funded its own budget to the tune of nearly $300,000 this year, taken from School s anyone who’s read use the “experience” issue, Choice funds and other savings areas,” said LeRoy Clark of Fitchburg. “Once those funds are this column could JOURNEY I’d like to ask Gov.Palin what gone, they’re gone.” A probably surmise, I’m experience she has, for exam- Whoops. That sounds an awful like the finance committees in ALL our towns. We’ve cut off a moderate-liberal Democrat. OF THE ple, in dealing with the mul- streetlights, other towns have closed libraries, cut staff, not done capital projects. And not just But, I was thinking pretty EART tiplicity of crises facing the this year, but for several years. We all have user fees, old textbooks and equipment and often the hard about voting for John H nation’s urban areas because minimum necessary to meet our district’s goals. McCain. for all her pride in being from We don’t want to see Monty Tech cut to a bare bones budget; that is not our goal. But we do Not anymore. JERRY somewhere “different” and want a little parity and if we can’t afford to keep pace, perhaps MT could be a little more aware You see, roughly 20 percent CARTON often more quirky than the of how and where they spend the money on their end. Trust us, every student in every high of our Presidents assumed Lower 48, America’s cities school would love to be part of such a program as Skills USA, but it isn’t possible on local budg- the office upon the death or, are where most of the people ets. in one case, resignation of Palin’s world, “choice” is not live; you know, the people A movement was begun last spring to try and get the sending districts to Monty Tech into a their predecessor. Those are an option. Instead, Sarah whose problems Presidents room together to discuss the original agreement and how the funding was divvied. Some of that odds a gambler like McCain, Palin will make that “choice” are expected to cope with? language needs tweaking after 30+ years, and perhaps some guidelines from the sending dis- who has been known to be a for Bristol and anyone else (As an aside, speaking of tricts about just how the funds are disbursed wouldn’t be a bad idea either. It’s time those in pretty high roller in Vegas, who becomes pregnant under experience, I suppose it was each town that contributes begin to rethink these issues. can understand. So when I any circumstances. I can’t his own life’s “experience” For the record, the vote was 13 yes, five no. But based on a committee population of 22 mem- read or hear that it doesn’t understand how any woman that led Georgia congress- bers, the required two-thirds vote was not met. really matter who the vice- could support anyone who man Lyn Westmoreland the presidential nominee is, well, wants to take away her right other day to mention to a it does. to make an individual, deeply reporter that Sen. Obama is Sarah Palin did a nice job personal choice. Besides, “uppity”. Well, well. Is any- at last week’s Republican don’t conservatives want gov- one surprised that lovely convention with the speech ernment to stay out of our pejorative would come into AUDITING RACISM lives? the McCain campaign wrote play? Of course, the con- for her. Rick Salter, who’s Here’s a woman who oppos- gressman hastily said he arack Obama is a black NOTES cisely because of the color of es federal funding for embry- man. We have never Senator Obama's skin. I Mac’s primary speechwriter, wasn’t aware of the demean- went rather over the top onic stem cell research (a ing implication of the use of B had a serious candi- OF expect the pollsters and the position opposite that of date for the presidency who analysis experts will find when he had her compare the word. Yeah, right. And herself to Harry Truman and McCain as well as Nancy you don’t think that in some was black. This is new CONCERN some way to quantify this Reagan) despite the fact such ground for America. Among phenomenon. At some point, promote herself as a “hockey places, this election isn’t mom” when in fact she’s research might unlock cures strictly about race? Of the many reasons this presi- JACK BLAIR someone will tell us how for devastating diseases like dential election might be many among us are playing a been a professional politician course, people get stupid at for quite some time, and diabetes or Alzheimer’s. election time. One person interesting, this is a major race card, either for or Here’s a woman who, as one. against a candidate. when he had her declare she told me that Palin’s presence was against the infamous mayor of a town about a on the ticket would lock up This election provides because they do not have con- Whatever that number, it will Alaskan “bridge to third the size of this one, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and America with a chance to get fidence in John McCain. be larger than most of us can nowhere”, when in fact she floated the idea of banning Michigan for McCain a read on just how racist the There will be people who bear was for it before she was certain books from the public because of the NRA vote. people in America might still will vote for Barack Obama Bob Herbet (a fine colum- against it, and kept the library, and tried to fire the Really. They said that. Never be. After years of progress in because he is black. nist who is African money for her state anyway; librarian who stood up to her. mind the concerns about jobs seeking the equality of the Then there is the other side American) writing in The but all that rhetorical excess Here’s a woman who ques- and winter heating fears. races in our country, count- of the coin. New York Times on Aug. 26 happens at conventions and tions the legitimacy of global Those states will now go to less bills guaranteeing equal There will be people who said he had a rule of thumb doesn’t mean much in the warming and doesn’t think Mac just because of guns, treatment and opportunity, will vote against Barack for looking at the pre-election long run. Her delivery was reducing emissions are all and only because of guns. Of numerous trials in local and Obama because they do not polls. He needed the rule better than McCain’s; she that important. Here’s a course, this same person pre- federal courts, a number of believe him qualified to be because he believed many clearly has an engaging per- woman who advocates the dicted a Republican sweep in Supreme Court rulings, there the next president. people would say they would sonality, and she’s obviously teaching of creationism in Ohio in 2006. They were, to will be a clue about our real There will be people who not consider race, but would; very bright. public schools. be fair, right about the sweep, progress when we go to the will vote against Barack say they would judge only My problem with her is This is what we want from but very wrong about the election booth next Obama because he is a competence, but wouldn't; or simply that her views on too a prospective President? No party. Ah, well). November. Democrat and they don't like say they were undecided, many issues are too extreme thank you. Anyway,here we are. Three There will be people who what Democrats favor. rather than admit they had and should she ever become As for the ‘experience” of the four national candi- will vote for Barack Obama There will be people who already firmly made up their President, many of those issue that Palin’s supporters dates fall within the broad because he seems to them to will vote against Barack minds. His rule of thumb was views would make her a divi- are so gleefully throwing at spectrum of moderate/liber- be the best equipped to han- Obama because they have essentially to take 2-3 points sive, polarizing President, Democratic nominee Barack al to moderate/conservative. dle the presidency. They will more confidence in John off Obama poll numbers and and we’ve had quite enough Obama, governors and US Not the fourth though. have no concern about his McCain. assume a substantial edge for of that over these last eight Senators have different Philosophy-wise, irrespec- race. There will be people who McCain in the breakdown of years, thank you very much. responsibilities — the com- tive of her personality attrib- There will be people who will vote against Barack undecideds. Here, after all, is a woman parison is absurd; it’s apples utes, she’s way,way out there, will vote for Barack Obama Obama because he is black. If we believe columnist who opposes abortion even in and oranges, and needless to far beyond even most conser- because he is the Democrat It is not acceptable that a Herbert, then the race is the case of rape or incest. say, Senators deal with a vatives. And that makes her a candidate and they like the man should be judged on the much closer than published Here’s a woman who said broader range of interna- deal-breaker for me. Democrat platform. color of his skin. That said, polls would suggest. If we do that it was her 17 year-old tional as well as national There will be people who there are people in America not believe Herbert, we need daughter’s own “choice” to issues than does any gover- will vote for Barack Obama who will cast their votes pre- a naïveté check. keep her baby, but in Sarah nor. Even if you do want to Winter 2009: The Hibernation to Come

BY ROBERT P. DWYER, PHD The question is: how bad is it assistance at the same level as last ing assistance in Massachusetts On July 16, 21 Northeast lawmak- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS AGENCY ON AGING going to be? year — which still left tens of thou- totaled $137 million, with the federal ers sent a letter to US House Speaker (reprinted with permission) “New England is facing a finan- sands of families with empty oil government providing more than Nancy Pelosi asking that Congress cial Katrina,” said Al Norman, exec- tanks. More than 100,000 households $120 million through the low income triple LIHEAP funding to $9 billion es, I know it’s still warm and utive director fell behind on home energy assistance program and requesting an additional $1 bil- humid. We have yet to sched- of Mass Home their utility plus $15 million from the state. That lion for weatherization programs to Y ule the closing of the pool, the Care. “It’s pre- SENIOR CONNECTIONS bills, the combined funding translated into a help homeowners conserve energy final harvest of the garden tomatoes dictable — but group said. maximum benefit of $1,165 for and save money.Last week four New or the apple picking trek to the it’s a disaster Federal fuel households most in need. England governors asked the feder- orchard. The fact is, however, that we can avoid — if we take action assistance currently stands at only “Heating oil prices have jumped al government to increase heating the price of gas and heating oil has now.” $83 million, only 60 percent of the 85 percent from this time last year,” assistance to New England to $1 bil- still been the topic of choice nearly Mass Home Care wrote the $137 million the Commonwealth said Charlie Harak, energy attorney lion from $252 million last year. every day in conversations that Governor in early June asking for a received last year. Yet the fuel oil at the National Consumer Law In a letter replying to Mass Home expose the fear and concern we all summit on energy and food costs. prices have doubled. Center. “And natural gas prices Care, Governor Deval Patrick said, have. And so I cannot imagine how The Governor recently announced “At present, the $83 million in fed- could easily be 20 percent higher “Rising energy costs weigh heavily people on fixed incomes, like so he would do just that. The Governor eral fuel assistance for this coming winter, leading to even on all our minds right now, and I many of the seniors in the CMAA also set aside $20 million in a sup- Massachusetts will provide a maxi- more low income families losing take your concerns very seriously.” region, will balance their budgets plemental budget request for emer- mum benefit of $503 for the poorest their utility service than last year.” The Governor promised to have around the costs of gas, heating gency energy aid, but Mass Home families in a program serving Recent analysis done by the the secretaries of Energy, Elder their homes, and paying for gro- Care says the number needs to be 150,000 low income households, said National Consumer Law Center Affairs and Health & Human ceries. $50 million. A recent report by the Joe Diamond, executive director of shows 125,000 low income gas and Services contact Mass Home Care The upcoming winter of 2009 will state Senate Committee on Post Massachusetts Association of electric customers are well over $100 “to discuss the most effective ways be a horror show for elders. Audit and Oversight, chaired by Community Action Programs. million in total arrears on their we can deal with the very real con- Advocates across the Sen. Marc R. Pacheco, agreed “With heating oil predicted at $5 a bills. NCLC estimates utility termi- cerns you outline in your letter.” Commonwealth are mobilizing Massachusetts needs to contribute gallon or more, it will take $1,375 to nations will increase 20 percent and Okay, Governor, it’s time to step efforts to move legislators at both at least $50 million to the fuel aid fill an oil tank. Families need about more at most utilities over the sum- up to the plate. It’s the bottom of the the federal and state levels for fund. three tanks to get through the win- mer, and that tens of thousands of ninth inning, two outs and the bases increased funding for home heating Mass Home Care estimates it will ter. It’s beyond scary.” residential utility customers will loaded. How about a home run? assistance. As of this writing, no take $250 million to keep heating Last year funding for home heat- have their service terminated. action has been taken. Wednesday, September 10, 2008 WINCHENDON COURIER 5 Applewild School welcomes new faculty, staff

FITCHBURG — As for much of last year, will A Fitchburg native and Applewild School heads into take over duties as a third graduate of Fitchburg State its 51st year, it welcomes new grade teacher. She taught at College, Michele Babineau teachers and staff, many of Congregation Shalom in McNeill joined Applewild whom are already familiar North Chelmsford and has staff in July as the school’s faces on campus. In addition worked as a cancer publicity coordinator. to four teachers, Applewild researcher and microbiolo- McNeill has worked as an edi- also welcomes a technology gist. Janoschek earned a tor and writer at the Sentinel director, two library staff bachelor’s degree in biology & Enterprise, Robb Report members, an office assistant from Clark University and is magazine, and the Christian and a publicity coordinator. currently studying for a mas- Science Monitor. She and her The first day of school at the ter’s degree in education for husband, Will, have two coeducational, independent Lesley University. Janoschek, young boys and live in day school for students K-9 her husband Rob, and their Cumberland, RI. was Sept. 2. children live in Amherst, NH. In the Upper School, stu- Janet Cowan, who designed Katy Niose, also a parent of dents in Spanish class will be and taught an advanced Applewild students, is the welcoming Rose Antonecchia mathematics class last year at school’s new French teacher this fall. Antonecchia taught Applewild, will be teaching for K-3. Niose, who worked as Spanish most recently in algebra and geometry in the a substitute teacher last year Colorado, and has also taught Upper School. Cowan spent 16 at Applewild, has taught at in Maine and southern years in the financial services Notre Dame Prep, Julie Connecticut. She graduated industry before shifting her Country Day, Nashoba from the University of focus to education. She has Montessori, and in the Massachusetts and earned a been an instructor at Lunenburg public schools. master’s in Spanish in Voyagers Homeschool She graduated from Keene Middlebury’s program in Cooperative in Acton and at (NH) State and studied at the Madrid. A former competi- Congregation Shalom. Sorbonne. She earned a mas- tive gymnast, Antonecchia Cowan holds a bachelor’s ter’s degree from Universite will assist in field hockey and degree in economics from de Valenciennes in France. girls’ lacrosse. Antonecchia Wesleyan and an MBA from Niose and her husband, and her husband, Blair Courtesy photo Babson. She lives in David, live in Lunenburg Barnes, live with their two New faculty and staff at Applewild include (left to right) Katy Niose, Michelle Janoschek, Yapha Mason, Brookline, NH with her hus- with their two sons. children in Groton. Rose Antonnechia, Michael Grant, Paula Michaud, Janet Cowan, Sean Padgett and Sean Morrow. band and their two daugh- Lois Chandler, who started Paula Michaud, a former ters. work over the summer, is drama teacher and director at Another familiar face on Applewild’s new office assis- the lower school at Brimmer and Simmons College, where events. Morrow also assisted development and alumni pro- Prospect Street is technology tant, and will be working in and May, is a new fifth grade he earned a master’s in in development activities gram. Morrow, who played director Michael Grant, who the Crocker Office one day a teacher at Applewild. library science in metadata toward alumni and provided baseball, hockey and football started in June. Grant has week. Chandler graduated Michaud, who tutored in a and technology. Padgett and guidance in the planning, in high school, will assist on more than 15 years experi- from Salem State University variety of subjects at the his wife, Megan, live in facul- coordination, and implemen- Applewild’s lacrosse team. ence in the technology field, with a degree in early child- Willard School in Concord, ty housing. tation of a comprehensive Morrow lives in Holde and most recently worked as hood education. She lives in also worked as a theater Sean Morrow is the network administrator Ashby with her husband and teacher and director at Applewild’s new for the Groton Dunstable children. Concord Academy. Born and alumni coordinator. Regional School District. Yapha Mason, formerly of educated in South Africa, An Assumption Grant earned a bachelor’s Los Angeles, CA has been Michaud attended the College graduate who YOU WOULDN’T degree in business adminis- named the head librarian and University of Cape Town. She worked in the develop- tration from Suffolk information literacy director. also earned a master’s in act- ment office at St. Peter University.Grant and his hus- Mason was the K-6 librarian ing and directing from Marian High School, band, Robert Kendall, live in at Brentwood School in L.A. Brandeis University.She lives he helped direct alum- Leominster. She was also the director of in Concord. ni golf and ice hockey GET YOUR TIRES Many of this year’s new the school’s Summer Sean Padgett, who worked faculty members have chil- Adventures camp for the past as a research communica- “Wanted Dead or Alive” dren enrolled at Applewild, seven years. 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EASY-TO-USE ONLINE DIRECTORY. All local. All local. All the time. All the time. WinchendonCourier.com WinchendonCourier.com 6 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Boulder Coffeehouse starts new season North Quabbin Garden FITCHBURG — The Boulder Coffeehouse opens its 11th sea- son with Orionstar Band, on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Club prepares for fall Orionstar is a project focusing on the music of Frank Cable, the group's founding member. ATHOL — What is hap- Frank's music draws on many pening outside of the traditions, including: folk, rock, Millers River reggae, and Caribbean roots Environmental Center? music, creating a blend that is at On Wednesday evening the same time both familiar and North Quabbin Garden unique. In its current incarna- Club members of the tion, Habitat Garden Group Orionstar has six members: started to prepare an area Frank Cable (guitar, vocals), for a large garden along Dave Moses (percussion, vocals), the western side of the Steven Baer (guitar, vocals), Ray C. Often on the Tuesday Unitarian Universalist Church parking lot. The grass Leah Moses (flute, vocals), Dan before the Boulder Coffeehouse of Fitchburg at 923 Main St. on has been covered with Baer (bass, vocals) and Jason show I will be visiting with Ray the Upper Common. The show cardboard and garden Moses (violin, piano, percussion, to talk about the Coffeehouse begins at 7:30 p.m. Visit our web- cloth, which is meant to vocals). and the upcoming Feature. You site at reduce the grass to com- Please visit myspace.com/ori- might hear cuts from CDs and http://users.net1plus.com/grey- post during the winter. onstarband for more details. even a chance of some live on- stone/boulder.html, or email Once spring arrives, the Proceeds will be split between the-air music. [email protected] or call group intends to begin the host church and the Zen The Boulder Coffeehouse is a (978) 345-2661 for details. planting native species, Peacemakers Organization in smoke-free, alcohol-free, fair- Suggested donation is $5 at the which should appeal to Bonnie House photo Leverett. trade coffee, candlelit venue for door. birds and butterflies. Be sure to tune into AM 1280 folk and other musical genres, Sound reinforcement is donat- In addition, the Garden Working diligently on the Habitat Garden outside the The Blend, evenings at 6 p.m. for located at the First Parish ed by Venue Sound Club is kicking off the Millers River Environmental Center are left to right: Joan fall season with a presen- Duprey, Chris Long, Nell Vaughn (kneeling), Kristy tation on edible wild Delfausse, and Pat Conrad. NEWS BRIEFS plants. John Root will introduce us to the nutri- tional and medicinal benefits of local taste a few as well at this informative wild plants at the 7 p.m. Thursday, power point presentation. A tale of two Jacks Sept. 18 joint meeting of the North This program is free and open to the Quabbin Garden Club and the Athol public and supported in part by a The Winchendon School wel- Jackson Blair welcomed one and Bird and Nature Club at the Millers grant from the Athol Cultural comed community members, staff, all to a buffet by Santini’s and River Environmental Center, 100 Main Council, a local agency, which is sup- board members and others to an Friends Garden. New staff mem- St. The plants that we regularly mow ported by the Massachusetts Cultural evening of food and fun before the bers were introduced and the down in the summer may well have Council, a state agency. start of the school year. New evening topped off with games and provided sustenance for early settlers Headmaster Jack Kerney and laughter. Ruth DeAmicis photo of this area. Learn about them and CALENDAR

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 tion is planned. For information contact and remember only you dictate how much ideas about protecting the Otter River and the Gloria at (978) 297-4525. peace you will find in life. Otter River watershed. Refreshments will be WINCHENDON — Winchendon Kiwanis served, no registration necessary,event is free meet at 7 p.m. at the Carriage House THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 and open to the public. Sponsored by the Restaurant. For information on joining this Millers River Watershed Council. For infor- service organization, contact Bruce Cloutier WINCHENDON — A trip to Mohegan Sun WINCHENDON — On Mondays at 6:30 p.m. and the Garde Art Theatre is planned by the at the Memorial Elementary School Cafeteria, mation call (978) 248-9491 or council@miller- at (978) 297-2355. sriver.net WINCHENDON — Quilters! Drop-in to the Golden Agers. Featured will be The The Girl Scout Brownies of Troop 30167 meet. Senior Center at Old Murdock Wednesday Diamonds. Cost of trip is $68. For more infor- For more information on how you can join SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 evenings 7-9 p.m. beginning Feb. 6. Share your mation contact Gloria at (978) 297-4525. scouting contact Erica: [email protected] or contact the Girl WINCHENDON — The United Parish, 39 love of quilting and your ideas; finish those FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 UFOs. For information call the Center at (978) Scouts of Central and Western Mass at Front St., has scheduled its annual Fall Fest 297-3155; Barbara at (978) 297-0744 or Faye at WINCHENDON — Fish Fry meals are girlscouts.org/ from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. A flea market will be part of the activities and spaces can be rented for $15. (978) 297-1885. $2 fee per evening. served the second Friday of each month at the TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 WINCHENDON — The Golden Agers holds Winchendon Rod & Gun Club, 5:30-8 p.m. If A chicken barbecue with a half chicken, its monthly meeting beginning at 2 p.m. at the you haven’t been to one, you’re missing a WINCHENDON — Winchendon Lions meet baked beans, corn bread and brownie sundaes American Legion, School Street. A ticket auc- great meal! at 7 p.m. at the Ipswich Drive community for $10 will be served noon to 2 p.m. Mums will building. For more information on this local be available for sale. SUNDAY, service organization contact winchendon- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 ################ SEPTEMBER 14 [email protected]. ########## WINCHENDON — Want to get in a little tar- MILLER’S ASPHALT PAVING WINCHENDON — WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 The Unitarian get practice? The Winchendon Rod & Gun COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Universalist Church WINCHENDON — Winchendon Kiwanis Club holds its monthly “pin shoot” beginning Owner: Avery Miller opens it’s doors to the meet at 7 p.m. at the Carriage House at 10 a.m. at the Club, River Street. public on Sundays Restaurant. For information on joining this WINCHENDON — The American Legion • Roadways • Subdivisions throughout the sum- service organization, contact Bruce Cloutier hosts a fund-raiser at the Post, School Street. $60 buy in; sign up between 1-1:55 p.m., play • Parking Lots • Patchwork mer from 7-8:15 p.m. at (978) 297-2355. for Sanctuary Prayer WINCHENDON — Quilters! Drop-in to the starts at 2 p.m. sharp. •DriveWays • Sidewalks and Mediation. This is Senior Center at Old Murdock Wednesday WINCHENDON — The Unitarian • Potholes • Sealcoating not a class nor guided evenings 7-9 p.m. beginning Feb. 6. Share your Universalist Church opens it’s doors to the meditation but a silent love of quilting and your ideas; finish those public on Sundays throughout the summer LICENSED • INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES time for sanctuary use UFOs. For information call the Center at (978) from 7-8:15 p.m. for Sanctuary Prayer and 978.537.9020 • 800.471.5944 for personal solace. 297-3155; Barbara at (978) 297-0744 or Faye at Mediation. This is not a class nor guided med- Feel free to come and (978) 297-1885. $2 fee per evening. itation but a silent time for sanctuary use for www.millerspave.com center yourself before REGION — A public forum on the Otter personal solace. Feel free to come and center

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WINCHENDON – Dennis C. his wife Melissa of Cataula, JAFFREY — Gerald D. enjoyed by countless scouters Peterson, age 63, of 274 Maple GA., Todd P. Fitzmaurice and “Jerry” Ricard, age 75, of who visited the area. St. died unexpectedly Sept. 4, his wife Beth of Grafton, and Turnpike Road died peaceful- He was a communicant of in Heywood Hospital, Lisa M. Chaisson and her hus- ly in his sleep at his home St. Patrick Parish in Jaffrey Gardner. band Dean of Westminster; Sept. 3. and a member of Our Lady of He was born in two brothers, Dale Howard Jerry was born in Monadnock Knights of Winchendon on March Peterson of Chesterfield, NH Fitzwilliam on Dec. 28, 1932, Columbus Council #8544. 25,1945, the son of the late and Jerry D. Peterson of son of Salmana P. and Ida Jerry leaves his wife of 51 Howard E. and Dorothy R. Amherst, NH; a sister, Trudy A. Croft of May (Boise) Ricard. He was years, Pauline (Courchene) Ricard of Jaffrey (Dery) Peterson and had lived in Winchendon Barre; his stepmother, Isabelle V. (Dunchus) raised in Winchendon, MA by his aunt and whom he would have celebrated another for most of his life. Peterson of Winchendon; a stepbrother, uncle, Flora and Elmer Russel. He was a 1952 anniversary with on Sept. 14. Dennis was a rural route carrier in the Robert L. Paradise of Winchendon; two step- graduate of Murdock High School in He also leaves his daughter Paula M. Mason Peterborough and Rindge Post Offices for sisters, Patti L. Conway of So. Dartmouth and Winchendon where he was a captain of the and her husband Jonathan of Nashua, NH almost 30 years. He retired five years ago on Linda V. Bevan of Winchendon; nine grand- football team. He continued to play semi-pro- and his son David Ricard and his wife Jan. 3,2003. Many years ago, Dennis had man- children, Daniel P. Fitzmaurice, Brianne fessional football after high school Christina of Jaffrey; his three grandchildren, aged the Kentucky Fried Chicken in Gardner. Marie Fitzmaurice, Richard John Jerry had served with the U.S. Navy during Rachel and Paul Ricard of Jaffrey and He was a 1963 graduate of Murdock High Fitzmaurice, Kelsey Marie Fitzmaurice, Tyler the Korean War. He was a member of the Hannah Mason of Nashua; his two sisters School and then served in the United States M. Fitzmaurice, Tess E. Fitzmaurice, Casey H. American Legion in Winchendon. Madeline Raymond of Florida and Millicent Army from 1963 to 1966. He was awarded the Woodard, Haley A. Chaisson and Ashley M. He worked in various capacities for over 30 Mackowiak of Dudley; his two brothers, National Defense Service Medal. In 1968, Chaisson, and several nephews and nieces. A years at The Tack Shop, W. W. Cross, Co. in Norman Record of Middleboro and Donald Dennis earned his Associate’s degree in brother, Carl A. Peterson, was killed in action Jaffrey. He retired in 1994. Jerry thoroughly Inglis of Dennisport and many nieces, restaurant and hotel management from the in Vietnam in 1969. enjoyed his retirement and spent his time nephews, cousins and close friends. University of Massachusetts. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 8 making and repairing lamps and visiting Jerry was preceded in death by his sisters, He was a member of Immaculate Heart of from the Snow-Ladeau Funeral Home (snow- friends at various locations around town. He Ida Washburn, Flora Huleva, and Elizabeth Mary Church and Eugene M. Connor Post 193 ladeau.com), 343 Central St., with a Mass of most enjoyed the time he spent with his fami- Beaudry,and his brothers Kenneth Ricard and American Legion. His hobbies included yard Christian burial in Immaculate Heart of ly and especially his grandchildren. Salmana Record. work, walking, reading and picking blueber- Mary Church. He was always very active in Jaffrey and A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated ries. His greatest enjoyment came from spend- Burial was in Calvary Cemetery. had been a volunteer with the Jaffrey VFW Sept. 6 in St. Patrick Church, Jaffrey. Rev ing time with his family, especially his grand- Memorial donations may be made to Ambulance for several years. He was also ded- Wilfred H. Deschamps, pastor, officiated. children. Immaculate Heart of Mary Church icated to the youth in the community and Burial followed in St. Patrick Cemetery, Dennis leaves his wife of 40 years, Elaine C. Restoration Fund, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon, served as a scout leader and constant support- Jaffrey. (Betourney) Fitzmaurice Peterson; four chil- MA. 01475. er of Boy Scout Troop 33 in Jaffrey. His scout- In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions dren, Curt J. Fitzmaurice and his wife Denise ing spirit and leadership was highlighted may be made in Jerry’s name to Boy Scout A. of Winchendon, Dana P. Fitzmaurice and when he earned the Wood Badge, Scouting’s Troop 33, 19 Highland Ave., Jaffrey NH 03452. premier training award. Jerry was also an Cournoyer Funeral Home and Cremation avid collector of scouting memorabilia from Center (cournoyerfh.com), 33 River St., Hazel E. Powers, 85 around the world and his museum was Jaffrey, directed arrangements. FITCHBURG — Hazel Emma (Lemire) She will be remembered as a loving mother, Powers, age 85, of Fitchburg, died Sept. 3 at grandmother, sister, and an all around beauti- Jean L. (Gauthier) Rocheleau, 71 UMass Medical Center, after a sudden illness. ful person. She leaves her husband of 67 years, James; At her request, the funeral and burial will be WINCHENDON – Jean L. (Gauthier) Thursday, Sept. 11 from 6-8 p.m. two children, Dennis and Janet; a loving sister, private. Rocheleau, age 71, died Sept. 7. A Mass of Christian burial will be held Gladys Metivier of Georgia. Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Calling hours in the Snow-Ladeau Funeral Friday,Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in Immaculate Heart Hazel was born in Winchendon on Nov. 15, Road, Fitchburg is assisting the family with Home (snow-ladeau.com), 343 Central St., are of Mary Church, 52 Spruce St.. 1922, a daughter of Edward and Sarah Lemire. arrangements. MORE OBITS ON PAGE 8

each other. we’ll deny you, and you can go to more species in. To me that’s just dle of nowhere, and we are getting PLANS continued from page 1 The board stated the plan calls court and spend thousands of dol- essentially stonewalling,” said to the point that we’ve got a fair for complete clearing at the begin- lars an so forth on it. I think that if White. amount. The purchase price is ing for a special permit for a flexi- ning of the project. They said reg- we let him get away with it The board voted to continue the $300,000, and as far as I know the ble residential development. The ulations call for minimal clearing than…at least on Madison hearing until Oct. 7. town doesn’t have $300,000. development allows for smaller lot only as necessary. Heights, the developer was cooper- In other business Consequently I would be much size with a provision for open The board asked that more trees ative. He didn’t push us for things, The board was asked for an inclined to advise the selectmen space preservation. be saved as possible. and that counts in my book. “ opinion of whether the town that the town waive its right of The board set up a site visit for There is no access to the pre- White said Arbor Day should exercise its first right of first refusal,” said White. Sept. 13 at 9 AM. served open space. They asked for Foundation pushed for 10 percent refusal for 45 acres on 20 Kemp St. The board agreed that the town The chair requested a continu- a travel right-of-way along the of the shade trees should be single once under Chapter 61 known as should encourage development ance for the for a month southwest drainage easement to species. the Whittaker Farm. closer to the center of town, and The board said they did not be shown on the plan. White said “I said I would settle for 20 per- “My feeling on this has been the property is logical for develop- believe the plan would be ready in someone may need to log the prop- cent, and he wants 50. It’s not that we cannot preserve every- ment. two weeks. erty and would need access, and going to cost him significantly thing. This is fairly close to the In a prior meeting with the the fire department would need more money to put three or four center of town, not out in the mid- Board of Health, All American access in case of a brush fire. Builders said the Planning Board The regulations require a was recreating the subdivision, separate landscape plan pre- making it almost impossible to pared by a registered land- build. scape architect. The submitted White said the board isn’t ask- plan also shows only a couple ing the builders to do anything species of shade trees. that will add cost to the plan. In a “We feel that no more than letter to the builders, the board 20 percent of the shade trees asked for all names and addresses should be of a single species. of people who prepared the plan. This is to prevent a large num- The board said they found listed ber of the trees from being only the surveyor, the engineers destroyed should some new and a name of a person that disease or pest attack them flagged the wetlands, with no The Arbor Day Foundation address. would have not more than 10 The board requested a list of percent of a single species. required waivers. The board The board requested artists assured the builders necessary rendering of the homes to be waivers would likely be granted built in the subdivision. without difficulty. Fliss wrote that the board The board said that throughout did not require a landscape the plan, lot numbers are used in plan for a subdivision being violation of the regulations. built on Route 140, and asked The board asked a development why it was required on School plan be drawn on an existing con- Street. ditions plan so they can be com- “I don’t think we set a prece- pared. Engineer Wesley Fliss dent,” said White. “If you wrote the plans could be laid over think you can make that stick and absolutely refuse to do it,

Ruth DeAmicis photo ICE CREAM DAYS Amanda Williams hands a patron a dish of Dirty Sneakers ice cream as Tweedo’s runs its annual Ice Cream for America weekend. The ice cream was given away as Tweedo’s owners try to clean out the freez- ers before winter. Donations were accepted, however, and those were given to the American Red Cross. Williams said several large families had particularly enjoyed an all you can eat ice cream feast. 8 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, September 10, 2008 SERVICE SCHEDULES OBITUARIES BETHANY BIBLE CHAPEL Elizabeth E. ‘Betty’ (Buckley) Johnson, 73 Jean A. ‘Jack’ Bernard, 74 Affiliated with the WINCHENDON Johnson of Winchendon; a son-in-law WESTMINSTER joining the Air Force. — Elizabeth E. Craig S. Boucher of Winchendon; a Baptist General Conference — Jean A. “Jack” He leaves his wife of “Betty” (Buckley) brother, Delbert Buckley of Swanzey, Bernard, age 74, of 48 years, Darlene 727 Spring St., (978) 297-1493 Johnson, age 77, of NH; four sisters, Arlene Richmond of 18 Kurikka Place (Martin) Bernard of www.bbchapel.com 103B Ipswich Drive Spofford, NH, Norma Gillison of Port died Aug. 28 in his Westminster; one son, Pastor Edwin Lindquist died peacefully Sept. Chester, NY, Sandra Naquin of residence. Jeffrey E. Bernard of Sunday School for all ages begins at 8:50 3 at the home of her Washington and Gloria Perusse of Born in Westminster; three a.m. Worship Service begins at 10:30 a.m.; daughter. Vermont; eight grandchildren, Thomas Winchendon on Sept. brothers, Robert Sunday evening services are held the first She was born in C. Boucher, Tanya R. Boucher, Janelle L. 17, 1933, he was the Bernard of and third Sundays of each month at 6 p.m.. Keene, NH on Feb. Boucher, Paul Johnson, Terin Johnson, son of Arthur A. and Duanesburg, NY, Paul Bernard of 17,1931 the daughter of Harold Buckley Taila Johnson, Brennan Johnson and Nursery care is provided for both Sunday Dora M. (Launier) Bernard. Delansin, NY and Fr. Andre Bernard of and Elsie (Morris) Buckley Chadwick Garrick Brewer, as well as several Jack was employed by Nichols and Phoenix, AZ; several nieces, nephews School and Worship Service. and had lived in Winchendon for nearly nephews and nieces. Betty was prede- Stone Co. of Gardner as a finisher for 18 and cousins. He was predeceased by one AWANA club for children in grades K - 12 50 years. ceased by her daughter, Pamela D. years, retiring in 1999. He was previous- brother, Roland Bernard and by one sis- Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. Prayer Betty worked in the assembly depart- Boucher of Winchendon, who died in ly employed for 28 years by Heywood ter, Marie Dreaulus. Meeting: on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 ment at New Hampshire Ball Bearing 2007; her great granddaughter, Jasmine Wakefield Co. of Gardner. Funeral services were held Sept. 3 in p.m. (during the school year). Co. for 25 years until her retirement. For Pamela Boucher of Winchendon, who Jack attended high school at Eymard the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & a period of 10 years, she had worked in also died last year; a brother, Harold L. Seminary in Supperen, NY, formerly of Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., the tax collector’s office for the town of Buckley Jr. and a sister, Marilyn Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Chapel is Barre. Winchendon. Winchendon several years ago. She was Funaioli. He enjoyed making airplane models Memorial contributions may be made affiliated with the Baptist General a member of the Eugene M. Connor Post Funeral services were held Sept. 5 in and doing crossword puzzles. He was an to the Gardner Visiting Nursing Conference. 193 American Legion Ladies Auxiliary the Cornerstone Church of the avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Association, Hospice Program, 34 Pearly and attended the Cornerstone Church of Assemblies of God, Winchendon. The New England Patriots. Lane, Gardner, MA 01440. the Assemblies of God. She enjoyed Rev.Barry Risto officiated. Burial was in Jack was a United States Air Force Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 playing bingo, knitting and cooking. Her Riverside Cemetery. veteran and received the Good Conduct Nichols Street, Gardner is in charge of CHURCH OF GOD greatest enjoyment came from spending Memorial donations may be made to Medal. He also served in Massachusetts the arrangements. time with her family and especially her Gardner Visiting Nursing Association National Guard for three years, prior to Pentecostal grandchildren. Hospice, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA Rev. Howard Underwood Jr. , 30 She leaves her daughter, Brenda L. 01440. Beech St., (978) 297-1723 Brewer and her husband Ronald K. of The Snow-Ladeau Funeral Home Sunday School, including pastor’s adult Winchendon; a son, Kevin P. Johnson of (snow-ladeau.com), 343 Central St. is Bible class, at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship Marietta, OK; her husband, Walter M. directing arrangements. Elizabeth L. (Paul) Prouty, 75 services at 11 a.m. including children’s church and nursery. Evening evangelistic WINCHENDON — Elizabeth L. (Paul) Winchendon, Maurice “Mickey” Paul of service and children’s ministries at 6:30 Louis A. Hamel, 63 Prouty, age 75, of 16 Winter Place died at Winchendon and Leo Paul and his wife p.m. Prayer for the sick in every service. home Aug.28 surrounded by her loving Sally of Winchendon; two sisters: Wednesday: Prayer and Bible study with GARDNER — Louis A. Hamel, age 63, and Gloria Godley and family. Dorothy “Dot” Norris of Gardner and children’s ministries at 7:30 p.m. of Gardner, died Aug. 28 in his residence. her husband, Thomas Elizabeth, daughter of Wilfred and Mary Lawrence and her husband Tom of Born in Gardner on Jan. 7, 1945, he was of Anthony, FL; a Mary (Draleau) Paul, was born in Townsend, 12 grandchildren, seven great the son of Louis R. and Irene (Plouffe) nephew, Dustin Lancaster on June 17, 1933 and lived in grandchildren and many nephews and Hamel. Gingras with whom Winchendon most of her life. Her nieces. She was predeceased by seven WINCHENDON Louis was a press operator employed he lived; several beloved husband, Christopher C. Prouty, brothers and sisters: Freddy, Ernie, by Rand Whitney Co. of Leominster for nieces, nephews, and died in 2000. Larry, Jerry, Blanche, Evelyn and several years, retiring in 2002. Louis cousins. He was prede- Elizabeth worked as a bagger at Georgette. UNITARIAN attended Oakmont Regional High School ceased by a brother, Market Basket in Rindge and enjoyed You are invited to attend her graveside in Ashburnham. He was a member of St. Paul Hamel, and by two sisters, Vivian knitting. service in Riverside Cemetery, UNIVERSALIST Edward the Confessor Church in Goguen and Juliet Thibeault. Graveside She leaves four sons: Mark A. Prouty Winchendon on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 11 Westminster. Louis served in the U.S. services were held Sept. 9 in Notre Dame of Rutland, VT, David C. Prouty and his a.m. Deacon Paul Carrier will officiate. Unitarian Universalist Army National Guard from 1963 until Cemetery, West Street, Gardner. wife Amy of Winchendon, Terry R. There are no visiting hours. 128 Central St., (978) 297- 0554 1969. Memorial contributions may be made Prouty and his wife Sandy of Rindge and In lieu of flowers, the family suggests The church is on summer hiatus until Louis was the bar manager for many to the Montachusett Veterans Outreach Dennis R. Prouty of Winchendon; four that contributions in her memory be September. local establishments, including the Center, 268 Central Street, Gardner, MA daughters: Donna L. Prouty of Gardner, made to the American Cancer Society,30 Services at 10 a.m., the building is fully American Legion Post 129 of Gardner for 01440. Anna M. Prouty of Winchendon, Loretta Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. To several years. He enjoyed cars and Boucher Funeral Home, Inc. (boucher- M. Prouty of Manchester, NH and Betty sign the online guest book for the Prouty handicapped accessible. For information or motorcycles. funeral.com), 110 Nichols St., Gardner is “Aunt Boo” L. Chase of Fitzwilliam; five family, please visit our website at emergency call (978) 297-0554 or (978) 297- He leaves two sisters: Jackie Paige and handling the arrangements. brothers: George Paul and his wife www.fletcherfuneral.com. 2792. her husband, Richard of Winchendon, “Pinky” of Templeton, Harold Paul and Arrangements have been entrusted to his wife Priscilla of Winchendon, Dennis the care of Fletcher-Hebert Funeral Paul and his wife Beverly of Home, 70 Pleasant St., Winchendon. THE POTTER’S J. Michael Egan, 59 OUSE GARDNER — J. Bill Strausbaugh Award, presented to H Michael Egan, age PGA members who have distinguished Established by Monadnock Full Gospel 59, of Gardner, died themselves in the field of club relations, Randall Swedberg, 61 Church, Rindge, NH and Sept. 2 at UMass causing dramatic improvements in Medical Center, employment conditions in their local Household of Faith, Amherst, NH Memorial Campus, PGA sections. During his years as a golf ALIQUIPPA, PA ago to Pittsburgh, PA Pastor Donald Lance, 52 Central St., Worcester, after hav- professional, Mike held various posi- — Randall area, as the pilot plant (978) 297-3105 ing suffered head tions within the NEPGA Section, such as Swedberg, age 61, coordinator of the passed away, unex- advanced styrenics Worship service Sunday at 10 a.m. injuries at his home co-chair of the Club Relations and Aug. 18. Employment Committee; Scholarship pectedly at the technology group for Tuesday night prayer and Bible study at 6:30 Commonwealth Nova Chemicals in p.m. He leaves his wife of 34 years, Committee member; Executive Cathleen M. (Durand) Egan; his most Committee member of Central Hospital in Potter Township. beloved daughter Caitlin Dupre and her Massachusetts; and New England Aliquippa, PA Aug. Randy was a very compassionate loving husband Michael, Section Vice President. 25. proud, loving husband and his most cherished son and best He was the golf coach of the Gardner Born Aug. 30, 1946 and caring father. He enjoyed spending FAMILY OF GOD friend Benjamin. He also leaves his High School golf team for many years in Gardner he was the first born son of time with his family, traveling, vacation- brothers Kevin and his wife Joan of St. and his team enjoyed a 16-0 season in Shirley (Pervier) of Westminster, and ing at the ocean, fishing, and watching ENTER Augustine, FL; John and his wife 1998, winning the Central Massachusetts the late Herbert Swedberg. sports, especially, the Red Sox and C He leaves his wife of 36 years, Pamela Patriots. Randy graduated in 1964 from Interdenominational Michelle of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Thomas Championship. Again in 2002, with his and his wife Sharon of Dayville, CT and son Ben playing, the Gardner Wildcats (Sutela), and his children: Oakmont Regional High School in Janice M. Freeman, Pastor his sister Ann Roberts and her husband captured the Central Massachusetts daughter, Jessica Swedberg, of Ashburnham and was a U.S. Marine 86 Front St. (978) 249-9946 Randy of Center Barnstead, NH. He Championship. He greatly enjoyed work- Atlanta, GA, and sons Matthew Vietnam veteran. Many remember him Sunday service at 10 a.m.; Tuesday prayer leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, ing with his young golfers. Swedberg and his wife Amy, of Moon as head coach of Oakmont Chargers Pop service at 7 p.m.; Thursday Bible study at 7 his aunt Dorothy Savage of Warwick, RI He was a member of Sacred Heart Township, PA, Gavin Swedberg, and Warner football for 15 years, and coach as well as a vast network of close and Church in Gardner. Michael will be Paul Martin, both of Monaca, PA, and for Little League, youth basketball, soc- p.m. and Monday-Friday 8:30-9 a.m., morn- Christopher Glasson and his girlfriend, cer and Westminster street hockey, for ing fellowship. caring friends, including his 45-year far- remembered by many for his passionate flung Rhode Island friends, Mark Clary love for and devotion to the game of golf Serena, of Westminster. many years. He was a member of the of San Raphael, CA; Craig Reinarman of and its rules; his unwavering fairness, He also leaves his four brothers: Brian Westminster VFW, played men’s softball Santa Cruz, CA and Tom Reilley of especially in difficult situations; and his and wife Joyce, of Gardner, Dennis and for Simplex & VFW leagues. He was an CHURCH OF THE Hilton Head, SC. Mike will be greatly impeccable sense of ethics. His devotion wife Lori, of Westminster, Steven and avid bowler at Gardner Ten Pins, and missed by his devoted and constant to the GMCC is legend. He will be loving- wife Joyce of Danvers, and Dale of present secretary and top bowler for Cee canine companion Nell. ly remembered by his family for his gen- Gardner, and his four sisters: Karen Vee Vending Bowling Association in REDEEMED Born in Providence, RI on Nov.4, 1948, erosity of spirit; his wise guidance; his Marchant and husband Doug, Kirsten Center Township, PA. Beverly Long, Pastor he was the son of the late Joseph and Irish wit; and his unconditional love and Locke and husband Tim, Karla A memorial celebration was held 277 Lincoln Ave. Ext., (978) 297-2482 Elaine Egan. He graduated from Bishop support of whatever endeavors they pur- Rocheleau and husband Steve, all of Sept. 6 from Heritage Bible Chapel, 182 Westminster, and Kristine Swedberg and Brooks Station Road, Princeton. Burial Sunday services at 10 a.m. The following Hendricksen High School in Warwick, sued. RI where he excelled on their golf team. A Mass of Christian burial was held her finance’ Steve, of Winchendon, who followed in the Woodside Cemetery, 9 services will be held at Pastor Long’s apart- will miss him dearly. Narrows Road, Westminster. ment located at 57E Hyde Park Drive. (978) He was a 1970 cum laude graduate of Sept. 9 in Holy Rosary Church. Burial fol- Suffolk University where he also lowed in St. John’s Cemetery. He was a brother-in-law to Joan, Eino, In lieu of flowers, the family requests 297-2482. Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. excelled on their golf team. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests Jim and Stella, and Fred Sutela and Memorial Contributions be made to: Wednesday morning Bible study at 10 a.m. Michael became a Class A-1 PGA that contributions be made in Michael’s Dennis Wehmeyer, and his mother-in- Autism Society of America, Pittsburgh Professional in 1974. He was instrumen- memory to Sacred Heart Church, 166 law, Mercy Sutela, all of Westminster. 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And even if WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 Iitive word about the severity pretty good, and the Cowboys they haven't, they're playing well. of Tom Brady's injury but if it's SPORTS looked as good as expected. It's hard to really tell how good as bad as commentators are spec- All that, though, was of course, the Angels are since the West is so Boys varsity soccer @ St. Mary's: 3:30 p.m. ulating on ESPN, NFL Network, overshadowed by Brady going weak. Of this, though — we can Girls varsity soccer @ Narragansett: 3:30 p.m. and NBC's Football Night in JERRY down. New England fans now be certain — that 14 year playoff Field hockey @ Assabet: 3:30 p.m. America, then the worst fears of CARTON know the angst other teams have run in the Bronx is over. There'll the Patriot faithful have come felt. You can't be charmed forever be no post-season farewell to the THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 true. It's one thing for Matt Cassel and since seven years of unre- Stadium. Its time is done after the to have squeaked past the Kansas without the game's marquee play- lenting good fortune is unheard of 162nd game. I'm sure you're all City Chiefs, another to run the er would be quite a feat. in the parity-conscious NFL, Pats terribly saddened. Field hockey v Bromfeld: 3:30 p.m. offense for 15 more weeks. That Brady's injury cast a pall on fans have nothing to complain And I don't know exactly how Boys/Girls Middle School soccer @ Mt. View: said, it helps that the Patriots what was otherwise an wholly about. But it's still unsettling for tennis sets up its seedings but I do 3:30 p.m. have, on paper, the weakest sched- eventful Week 1. It was a different all of us who are fans to see this know this — having Venus and ule in the NFL and they'll no shade of green for Brett Favre but happen. It diminishes the season Serena Williams bracketed so the same gun-slinging approach FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 doubt be running the ball an right out of the gate. Will the they would meet, as they did, in awful lot. All might not be entire- that gave the Jets a win over a bet- eventual champion be dimin- the US Open quarter-finals seems ly lost. ter-looking-than-they-did-a-year- ished as well? No. But maybe at dumb, dumb, and dumber. On the Varsity football v Littleton: 7 p.m. Even if it turns out that Brady's ago Miami team. I was delighted least a semi-asterisk will be in other hand, at least the seedings Boys varsity soccer v Oakmont: 3:30 p.m. year is over, this is still a talented to see Joe Flacco's Baltimore order? No, not even that, injuries weren't rigged to try and guaran- Girls varsity soccer @ Monty Tech: 3:30 p.m. football team. Good enough to debut be a success in a game that are part of the game, and that's tee an all-Williams made-for-CBS- still win a Super Bowl? No. But featured a double reverse score. just the way it goes. final, either. However, for a sport maybe still good enough to win a The Panthers won in literally the Meanwhile, by the time you that needs all the exposure it can MONDAY, SEPT. 15 division, and accomplishing that last moment, and Michael Turner read this, the Red Sox might have get… burst out of LT's shadow to shine Girls varsity soccer v West Boylston: 3:30 p.m. Field hockey @ Tahanto: 3:30 p.m. JV football @ Littleton: 3:30 p.m. Golf Scores at Winchendon School Golf Club

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JULY 30 — ALTERNATE SHOT TOURNAMENT. AB Flite First: Lou Dellasanta & Leo Bourque 79; second: Bob Greene & Charlie Jepson 81; third: Dick Robichaud & Ed Gastonguay 83; fourth Leon Arceci & Bill Grasmuck 84 CD Flite First: Doug Stather & Stub Furlong 96; sec- ond: Rollie Legros & Ray Thomas 98; third: Dave Casavant & Dennis Casavant 99.

AUG. 13 — SENIOR CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 2008 Senior Club Champ: Bill Grasmuck 77 Gross score 2008 Super Senior Club Champ: Ray Jean 82 /69 Net B Flite Champs: Phil White 83 Gross & Doug Stather 83 /64 Net Doneen Durling photos C Flite Champs: Bill Rushia 91 Gross & Don Abare 97 /74 Net WALKING FOR A CAUSE D Flite Champs: Dick Gordon 102 Gross & Above left: Field Hockey Coach Lois Girouard and athlete Katherine Landanno took a few laps together around the track during the Murdock Middle High John LaChiana 107 / 72 Net School Athletics second annual Walkathon held Sunday. The event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Hannah, and athletes walked the track for hours to earn money for user fees. Right: Athletic Director and Football Coach Antonio Dellasanta, takes to the track with athlete Evan Breau. Breau spent some AUG. 20 — AB-CD NET SCORES of the time as the only athlete on the track, but he kept walking while listening to music as others played tag football in the center of the track. By 12:30, AB Flite 26 athletes had walked the track, and brought in more than $3,000 to help with user fees. Dellasanta was happy with the success and said many of the First: Pete Hemlin 67; first Tie: Al Boudreau athletes were unable to make it because of games scheduled for Sunday, and church. 67; second: Ray Jean 69; third: Leon Arceci 70; third Tie: Ed Gastonguay 70; fourth: Bill Grasmuck 71 CD Flite First: John LaChiana 60; second: Dick Gauthier takes down first victory Gordon 66; third: Bill Rushia 67; fourth: Burt Goodrich 69; fifth Don Abare 70; fifth Tie: Stub WINCHESTER, NH — banks of Monadnock side. On lap 10, Adams felt fight from Carey. On the with Jay Maki in fourth. Furlong 70; sixth: Doug Stather 73; sixth Tie: This past Saturday, Speedway was filled with the heat as Rivet and next lap, Frederick made Five laps in the book, Joe Rouleau 73 Monadnock Speedway fell exciting racing action McTaggart ran close the pass on Carey for sec- Rollins felt Gray on the victim to Mother Nature from all six divisions com- behind. Rivet took over ond and started to reel in inside for the pass as Mead as the remnants of peting at the leader. dropped to third. By the AUG. 27 — ABCD MEDLEY Hurricane Hanna hit the the quarter Carey felt next lap, Gray took over region. mile. Chris the pres- the lead as mead followed First: Dick Nyman, Al Boudreau, Rollie This week, the speedway McTaggart MONADNOCK SPEEDWAY sure of for second. Lavoie moved Legros, Stub Furlong 133; second: Ray Jean, will host a special Friday of Bedaw for into fourth and placed Charlie Jepson, Gene Casavant, Joe Rouleau event, Whelen Night at the Winchester, third. Half- pressure on Rollins for 133 Matching cards; third: Jim Glenzel, Jitter races, featuring the Teddy NH took the way to go, third. On lap 10, the yellow LaFreniere, Stan Sherman, Stu Jones 139; Bear Pools & Spas Outlaw checkers in the Mini Stock the lead as Rogers and Springer continued to was shown as Maki made fourth: Lou Dellasanta, Roger Lehtinen, pro Triple Crown event, Dan Frederick of McTaggart battled for sec- hold off a hard charging contact with Keane. On Lenny Priestley, Bob Mackie 139 Matching Championship race plus Greenfield repeated in the ond. Joe Kendall moved Frederick as Bill Johnston the restart, Gray contin- cards. Late Models, Super stocks, Super Stocks. Adam Gray into fourth. On lap 12, now sat in third. Carey ran ued to lead the way as Mini Stocks, Full Size and of Belchertown collected McTaggart took over the fourth followed by Bedaw. Mead and Lavoie followed. 4-cylinder enduros. This his sixth win of the sea- lead as Rivet pulled into On lap 17, Springer could The top three began to POP WARNER HIGHLIGHTS event will be the final 2008 son. Outlaw Pro competi- the infield with mechani- not hang onto the lead as stretch out as John Meany race for the Outlaw Pros tor, Steve Gauthier, took cal problems. Over half- Frederick took him on the and Rollins battled for the BY JERRY CARTON and a champion will be down his first career win way, McTaggart showed outside for the top spot. fourth spot. On lap 17, the SPECIAL TO THE COURIER crowned. Barry Gray in dominating fashion. the way as Kendall felt Johnston and Bedaw made caution came out again for WINCHENDON — Kylie Caouette and leads the points battle by Greg Stoehr from the Tim Jackson all over his the pass on Carey for third debris on the track giving Dominic Allard both scored touchdowns on 14 over Jeff Zuidema. Northeast Midget back bumper. Brandon and fourth. Sorel ran fifth. Mead and Lavoie a chance long runs, but that wasn’t enough as Gray also leads the Triple Association wheeled his Warren moved into the On the next lap, the top to battle Gray for the lead Winchendon’s Pee Wee Pop Warner team Crown Series by two over very fast machine into vic- fourth spot and looking for three runners approached on the restart. The green opened its 2008 season with a 25-19 loss at Adam Brooks. Race time is tory lane and Louis Maher a way around Jackson. On lap traffic and carefully flag flew and Gray jumped Division 1 Leominster on Sunday. at 7 p.m. and there will be won the 4-cylinder event. the final lap, it was worked around them. On to the lead as Meany, “We let one slip away,” lamented Coach no races held on Saturday, McTaggart taking the the final lap, Frederick Rollins and Keane chal- Andy Dupuis. “We stole the momentum from Sept. 13. All EMS and MINI STOCKS checkers followed by took down the win fol- lenged each other for them, but then we made a few mistakes and Firefighters will receive The Mini Stocks rolled Kendall, Jackson, Warren lowed by Springer, fourth. Five laps to go, the when you do that against a Division 1 team, it free general admission on onto the track with Beth and Ed Brehio III. Johnston, Bedaw and top three pulled away from usually comes back to haunt you.” Friday,Sept. 12. Adams on the pole. On the Sorel. the field as Keane made Caouette actually scored twice, once on a 54 The final points show SUPER STOCKS the pass on Rollins for green flag start, Adams LATE MODELS yard sprint down the left sideline and then on for the support divisions quickly took the lead as Veteran Frank Carey fourth. At the checkers, it a 49-yard jaunt, winding up with 136 yards on will be held Saturday,Sept. Joe Rogers, Dennis brought the Super Stocks Jason Lafleur led the was Gray followed by the day. Allard raced 52 yards for his score on 20 featuring Late Models Wallace, Kim Rivet and to the green with Chris field of Late Models to the Mead, Lavoie, Keane and the right side. He finished the game with 93 ($1000 to win/based on 20 Chris McTaggart followed. Pletcher on the outside green as Geoff Rollins Rollins. yards and Jake Shetrawski added 74 more. cars), Super Stocks($500 to The caution flew on the lap pole. Carey quickly held the second starting OUTLAW PROS Jordon Comeau also had a nice bootleg play. win/ based on 20 cars), one as Chris Parenteau jumped to the lead as position. On the start, Defensively, Evan Drake, Zach Senecal, Mini Stocks ($500 to spun in turn four. On the Pletcher held off Ken Lafleur took the lead as The Outlaw Pros rolled Kevin LeBlanc, and Jesse Guerra all helped win/based on 20 cars), restart, Roger took the Springer for second. On Rollins ran on the outside onto the track as Steve out in key situations. Enduros ($1000 to win/ lead but Adams took it lap three, the caution of him. The top four of Gauthier and Mike Parks Afterwards, Dupuis was philosophical. based on 40 cars)plus Pro 4 back by the next lap. Rivet came out as Dana Shepard Lafleur, Rollins, Darrell brought the field to the “We’ll move on. We’ll learn from this,” he Modified, All Star Race passed Wallace for third. suffered mechanical prob- Keane and Matt Mead all green. On lap one, the field said. Trucks, Allison Legacy On lap seven, the lead lems going into the infield. ran side by side, bumper to was under yellow as Ron North Series, Spectators changed again as Rogers On the restart, Carey con- bumper. On lap two, con- Smith spun in the middle Race and the very popular made the pass on Adams. tinued to lead as Springer tact was made between of turn three and four. On School Bus Race. On the next lap, the cau- moved into second fol- Lafleur and Keane as the the restart, Gauthier and Competitors from other tion flew again for Kevin lowed by Bob Bedaw, Paul caution came out for the Parks ran side by side as All local. All the time. tracks interested in com- Russell, Derek Bergquist Smith and Jeremy Sorel. first time. On the restart, Fran Colson sat in third. peting can call the speed- and Rich Abbott. Adams, Pletcher was shuffled back Rollins took the field to the By the next lap, Gray way’s office for rules. Race with a good start, took the to seventh. On lap eight, green as Mead ran on the moved into the third spot WinchendonCourier.com time will be at 2 p.m. with lead again as the field Springer took over the outside. Adam Gray practice starting at noon. behind her all ran side by lead but not without a moved into the third spot Aug. 29 at the high Turn To SPEEDWAY, page 10 10 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Winchendon Courier

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SPEEDWAY continued from page 9 Zuidema moved in the fourth as Gardner; Ron Smith, Oakham; Belchertown; Paul Smith, Athol; Winchester, NH; Bill Russell, Parks ran fifth. Lap 35, Gauthier George Frost, Fitchburg; Rob Chris Pletcher, Hillsboro, NH; Craig Fitzwilliam; Matt Kennedy, began to approach heavy lap traffic Williams, Winchendon; Adam Cashman, Keene, NH; John Hall, Hinsdale, NH; Justin Burns, Ayer; as Colson fell back to sixth. Meany but was far enough ahead to careful- Brooks, Winchendon; Fran Colson, Shelburne Falls; Paul Barnard, Kim Rivet, Chicopee; Matt and Ovitt followed in fourth and ly work around them. On the final Gardner; James Hancock, Litchfield, Montague; David Clough, Whittemore, Bennington, NH; fifth. On lap 10 Gauthier continued lap, it was Gauthier taking down his NH Merrimack, NH: Buster Duncan, Richard Abbott, Winchester, NH; to lead as Parks felt the heat of Barry first career win as his fellow com- Late Models Finish: Adam Gray, Greenfield; Nancy Muni, Chris Parenteau, Suffield, CT; Gray on his back bumper. Zuidema petitors congratulated him. Gray, Belchertown; Matt Mead, |Harwinton; Kevin Ouellette, William Elliot, Antrim, NH moved into fifth looking to take away Ovitt, Zuidema and Parks followed Richmond, NH; John Lavoie, Fitchburg; Chuck Setaro, Top Ten 4-cylinder Enduro: fourth from Ovitt. A very strong in the top five. Peterborough, NH; Darrell Keane, Greenfield, NH; Dana Shepard, Louis Maher, Spencer; Josh Houle, Gauthier pulled away from second For more information on Springfield; Geoff Rollins, Groton; Putney,VT; Vernon, VT; Dick Houle, place runner of Parks as he contin- Monadnock Speedway log onto mon- Jason Lafleur, Belchertown; Andy Mini Stock Finish: Chris Brattleboro, VT; Matthew Gauffin, ued to hold Gray. On lap 20, the top adnockspeedway.com. Brooks, Winchendon; Brian Grantz, McTaggart, Winchester, NH; Joey Hancock, NH; Fred Rogers, Ludlow, five remained the same as both Gray Mont Vernon, NH; Jason Maki, Kendall, Winchendon; Tim Jackson, VT; Eddie LeClair, Winchendon; and Ovitt attempted to move into Outlaw Pro Finish: Steve Fitchburg; John Meany,Gardner. Jaffrey; Brandon Warren; Chicopee; Julia Raymond, Winchester, NH; second and third. On the next lap, Gauthier, Jaffrey; Barry Gray, Super Stocks Finish: Dan Ed Brehio, Baldwinville; Derek Eric Starkweather, Marlborough, Gray went to the inside of Parks to Belchertown; Brandon Ovitt, Frederick, Greenfield; Ken Springer, Bergquist, Warwick; Joe Rogers, NH; Heath Renaud, West take away second. Ten laps to go, Bernardston, NH; Jeff Zuidema, West Swanzey, NH; Bill Johnston, Ludlow,VT; Dennis Wallace, Jaffrey; Chesterfield, NH; Ricky Bernard. Gauthier dominated the race as North Brookfield; Mike Parks, Athol; Bob Bedaw, Greenfield; Beth Adams, Winchendon; Kevin Gray and Ovitt battled for second. Charlestown, NH; Phil Meany, Jeremy Sorel, Palmer; Frank Carey, Russell, Alstead, NH; Chris Davis, Wednesday, September 10, 2008 WINCHENDON COURIER 11 Fun Tips for Easy, Old-Fashioned Living ith today’s hec- orange by September, so lon jug. Plug the mouth with a wad of Then varnish or shellac your gourds to the advantage of using a fancy,perfumed tic lifestyle, it’s TAKE it’s perfect timing. If cloth. This seal allows extra air to enter, prevent their fading or decaying — now shampoo. Common folk used this home- Wno wonder we you’re game, here’s giving the wine a flavor somewhat simi- you will have everlasting gourds to use made concoction (with much success, I sometimes long to expe- THE what to do: lar to sherry.In 90 days it will be suitable each season. understand)! rience “yesteryear” — If you can find wild for bottling and ready for drinking. Putting out Fires: In the olden days, a Churn the following ingredients in a that long ago era when HINT (or cultivated) rose blos- Gourds are Gorgeous: Many of us pot of fire-extinguishing powder by the blender (thank goodness for modern things were simpler and soms, pick the rose hips use colorful gourds to decorate during kitchen stove was a common sight. The appliances!): one ounce olive oil; one egg; life was slower. If a KAREN by twisting them free; be the harvest season, and then toss them homemade powder still works today to one tablespoon lemon juice; and 1/2 tsp. hefty dose of “days gone TRAINOR sure to wear gloves for away when they begin to rot. Here’s how put out small fires. The following recipe apple cider vinegar. Just wash hair with by” is what you’re seek- protection against bri- generations past preserved their annual for a “low-cost, effective fire-extinguish- this natural shampoo and rinse thor- ing, look no further.This ars. You’ll need four bounty of gourds. ing powder” was found in a vintage book oughly. week’s column will highlight some good pounds, so recruit a few neighbors or To dry out decorative thin-skinned of household hints: Note: You should Leather Conditioner: Leather cloth- old-fashioned ways to enjoy the simple friends by bribing them with the promise gourds, clean them in warm, soapy water always have a modern fire-extinguisher ing, saddles and other items were well life via homemade concoctions and old of the finished product! containing a household disinfectant. Dry available in case of fire. taken care of generations ago, for they fashioned methods. So, shut off the TV Next, put the hip fruits in a crock, pul- gourds with a cloth and spread them on Combine six pounds of fine silica often had to last a lifetime. Here’s how and settle into a comfortable porch seat verize them, and pour two quarts of boil- newspaper in a warm, dry place. After a mason sand (available from building sup- people back then maintained their for an armchair journey into the every- ing water over the pulp. Allow the mix- week, wipe them with a cloth moistened ply and home stores) and two pounds of leather articles and kept them clean and day lives of our ancestors. ture to sit for four days, stirring each day. only with disinfectant. Again, spread baking soda. Mix them thoroughly, and supple. You might want to try this Days of Wine & Roses: While search- On the fifth day, strain the liquid to gourds to dry, now in a warm, dark, keep the powder in one pound glass or method on your own leather items that ing through old kitchen and recipe remove the pulp. Thoroughly mix in 2 1/2 damp-free spot for about a month. Every metal containers. Locate them in strate- do not have a pre-treated finish: Combine books, I ran across this recipe for Rose pounds of sugar, six ounces of orange other day, turn them. When seeds rattle gic places. When extinguishing flames, 3/4 cup of isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol; Hip Wine. I guess the homebound house- juice (unsweetened), and 1 ? quarts of inside, they are properly seasoned. Thin scatter the mixture on the base of the 1/2 cup white vinegar; and 1 1/2 cups of wives of yore had to do something to warm water. Sprinkle in one package of shelled gourds are best because thick fire. water.Stir to blend. Keep the cleaner in a break up the daily drudge! This wine yeast. Put the crock in a warm spot for shelled ones may require up to six Hair Care: Shampoo was a luxury glass container. Rub it on leather with a uses rose hips, which usually turn a ripe two weeks. Strain the wine into a one gal- months to properly dry! long ago. Lucky was the woman who had damp sponge or cloth.

NEWS BRIEFS Phillipston hosts history program

PHILLIPSTON — The Historical Society of his least favorable action — gerrymandering history of Phillipston and to establish and society (978) 939-5656). The Society also reno- Phillipston, Inc. will present Elbridge Gerry, — a major reason why Phillipston residents maintain a museum. In 2007 the Society vated the former Methodist Church on State Our Town’s First Namesake on Wednesday, decided to change the town’s name. Twohey published The Spirit of Phillipston, a fasci- Road as a museum which will open in the Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Phillips Free Public will review the statesman’s complete life, nating history of the town — 352 pages and summer of 2009. Monthly programs are Library. Narragansett High School senior, including all of his major accomplishments over 700 photos. The book is on sale at sever- generally held on the third Wednesday of the Ryan Twohey, a young historian and colum- such as signer of the Declaration of al local establishments, including the month and are open to the public. nist for the Gardner News, will share the Independence, Governor of Massachusetts Winchendon Courier, and direct from the results of his research on Elbridge Gerry. and Vice President of the United States. The meeting is open to the public. Phillipston’s residents can gain a new per- Refreshments will be served. spective of the man for which the town was In 1786 the town of Phillipston was formed first named. and named Gerry in honor of the well- The Historical Society of Phillipston, Inc. known statesman Elbridge Gerry; however, was founded in 2000 as a 501c(3) non-profit North Central Charter awarded in 1814 the town changed its name to organization. The purpose of the Society is Phillipston. Gerry may be best known for to cultivate and encourage an interest in the Commonwealth Corps funding

FITCHBURG — North Central Charter serving in volunteer roles in the region. Essential School will receive $65,571 under the Through our work, we plan to develop an

new Commonwealth Corps initiative effective model of school civic engagement Neighbors Serving Neighbors announced by Governor Deval Patrick. The that we will share with other districts." school will use its award to support one full- NCCES is a public school serving middle « time and seven part-time corps members in a and high school students from close to 30 Ask these advertisers how you can receive teaching and community apprentice outreach cities and towns across central corps program. The NCCES award is part of Massachusetts. The school will be selecting « more than $2 million in grant funding six part-time Commonwealth Corps members the Courier delivered FREE for 4 Weeks! announced by the Governor. These funds will to serve as teacher apprentices who will work support almost 300 corps members work with closely with grade level team leaders. A full- 36 public and non-profit organizations across time Corps member will serve as coordinator the state. of the teacher apprentice corps and facilitate Fitzwilliam If you are reading this "I am delighted to announce these awards corps members’ work and help connect as we work to implement Commonwealth NCCES students to community service. A Corps and call individuals to service to help final Corps member will serve as a communi- ad, chances are your make a real difference in communities across ty outreach apprentice. NOW OPEN Massachusetts," said Governor Patrick. "We Massachusetts residents of all ages and customers have a long history of service in the backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the Groceries, Frozen Foods, Commonwealth and I am pleased that the positions. To get more information, visit the Soda, Produce Commonwealth Corps has become the next school’s website, and select “Employment Low prices on Cigarettes are reading it too! chapter in that history.” Opportunities” under the “About Us”heading Fine Selection of Wine & Beer NCCES Executive Director Stephanie or call (978) 345-2701. The positions are also For advertising Harden is excited to be in this first group of listed with Connect and Serve administered General Merchandise, Pet Foods Commonwealth Corps Sponsors. Harden by the Massachusetts Service Alliance. This Dairy, Cigars, Lottery, explained, “Our proposal takes the school vol- volunteering website allows volunteers to information call unteer program to a new level. The quickly find the perfect volunteer opportunity Deli Coming Soon Commonwealth Teaching and Outreach through a unique search engine. Use by vol- John Ryan today at Apprentice Corps program will increase our unteers is free of charge. Please visit Open 7 Days A Week 7am-8pm capacity to serve our students, increase the Massachusetts Service Alliance today at Rte. 12 South, Fitzwilliam, NH 03447 number of people available to serve in volun- http://www.volunteersolutions.org/mass-ser- All Major Credit Cards Accepted 978-297-0050 x105 teer roles at the school, and increase the num- viceto find out more. ber of NCCES students, staff, and families LEGALS NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Southerly line of Sibley Road, 114.47 feet to publication. recorded with Worcester District Registry of REAL ESTATE a drill hole in the wall; Other terms, if any, to be announced at Deeds, Book 2788, Page 321. Also same in By virtue and in execution of the Power THENCE South 66¡ 25' 45'' East, by the wall the sale. Land Court Notice of Disposal in tax lien of Sale contained in a certain mortgage in the Southerly line of Sibley Road, 79.31 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR case # 35721, dated Aug. 7, 1958, and given by James W. Parrott a/k/a James W. feet to a drill hole in the wall; BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME recorded with Worcester District Registry of Parrott Jr. to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, THENCE South 60¡ 24' 22'' East, by the wall MORTGAGE, INC. Deeds, Book 3966, Page 327, and same in a Inc., dated March 7, 2003 and recorded with in the Southerly line of Sibley Road 6/22 feet Present holder of said mortgage deed from the Town of Winchendon to Alice the Worcester County (Worcester District) to an iron pin at the Northwesterly corner of E. Evans, dated Dec. 29, 1958 and recorded Registry of Deeds at Book 29302, Page 40, Lot '6' shown on said plan and the place of By its Attorneys, Jan. 12, 1959, with Worcester District of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. beginning. HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Registry of Deeds Book 3998, Page 329. successor by merger to Wells Fargo Home CONTAINING 1.962 acres. 150 California Street Contains .5 acres (531 River St.). Now Mortgage, Inc. is the present holder, for BEING the same premises described in deed Newton, MA 02458 assessed to: Edward J. & Mary R. Moore. breach of the conditions of said mortgage from Nathan J. Olson and Lorraine H. Olson (617) 558-0500 If you desire to make any objection or and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same to James w. Parrott, Jr. 200804-0272 - BLU defense to said complaint you or your attor- will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 p.m. on For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- August 27, 2008 ney must file a written appearance and an September 24, 2008, on the mortgaged ed with Worcester County (Worcester September 3, 2008 answer, under oath, setting forth clearly and premises located at 32 Sibley Road, District) Registry of Deeds in Book 15231, September 10, 2008 specifically your objections or defense to Winchendon, Worcester County, Page 310. each part of said complaint, in the office of Massachusetts, all and singular the premises These premises will be sold and con- COMMONWEALTH OF the Recorder of said Court in Boston (at the described in said mortgage, veyed subject to and with the benefit of all MASSACHUSETTS Courthouse located on 226 Causeway TO WIT: rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, LAND COURT Street, Boston, MA 02114), on or before the A certain parcel of land on the southerly side covenants, liens or claims in the nature of DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT twentieth day of October in the year two thou- of Sibley Road in Winchendon, Worcester liens, improvements, public assessments, COMPLAINT TO FORECLOSE TAX LIEN sand and eight. County, Massachusetts, and being shown as any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, [seal] No. 84TL072615 Unless an appearance is so filed by or for Lot '7' on aplan entitled 'Plan of Lots water and sewer liens and any other munici- TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, and you, your default will be recorded, the said Prepared for Emmett T. Jeffers, Winchendon, pal assessments or liens or existing encum- to complaint will be taken as confessed and you MA, Scale: 1 inch= 50 ft. Feb. 19, 1985, Brian brances of record which are in force and are Edward J. Moore and Mary R. Moore, both of will be forever barred from contesting said M. Szoc, R.L. Survyors, Gardner, MA 01440', applicable, having priority over said mort- residence unknown; or their heirs, devisees complaint or any judgment entered thereon. which plan is recorded with Worcester gage, whether or not reference to such or legal representatives: And in addition to the usual service of this District Registry of Deeds. Plan Book 531, restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Whereas, a complaint has been present- notice as required by law, it is ordered that Plan 52, bounded and described as follows: or encumbrances is made in the deed. ed to said Court by the Town of Winchendon, the foregoing citation be published forthwith COMMENCING at an iron pin in a wall in the TERMS OF SALE: in the County of Worcester, and in said once in the Winchendon Courier, a newspa- southerly line of Sibley Road at the A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Commonwealth, to foreclose all rights of per published in said Winchendon. Northwesterly corner of Lot '6' shown on said Dollars by certified or bank check will be redemption from the tax lien proceeding Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Esquire, plan; required to be paid by the purchaser at the described in said complaint in and concern- Chief Justice of said Court, this second day THENCE South 19¡ 45' 00'' West, by Lot '6' time and place of sale. The balance is to be ing a certain parcel of land situate in said of September in the year two thousand and shown on said plan, 414.05 feet to an iron pin paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Winchendon, in the County of Worcester, eight. in line of land of Emmett T. Jeffers; Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, and in said Commonwealth, bounded and Attest with Seal of said Court. THENCE North 68¡ 08' 39'' West, by said Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to described in said complaint as follows: Deborah J. Patterson Jeffers land 199.80 feet to an iron pin at the P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Land with Buildings thereon, being the Recorder Southeasterly corner of land now or formerly Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) same premises described in a deed from Plaintiff’s Attorney: Ronald J. Berenson, of Land/Vest Properties; days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- Amos S. Lamb to Harry McGee, dated Oct. 1, Esq., Berenson & Bloom, 116 Pleasant St., THENCE 19¡ 45' 00'' East, by said Land/Vest vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt 1909, and recorded with Worcester District Suite 340, Easthampton, MA 01027 (413) Properties land, 417.33 feet to an iron pin in in full of the purchase price. The description Registry of Deeds, Book 1926, Page 50, also 529-9936 the wall in the Southerly line of Sibley Road; of the premises contained in said mortgage same in Instrument of Taking - by Town of September 10, 2008 THENCE 68¡ 06' 31' East, by the wall in the shall control in the event of an error in this Winchendon - dated Aug. 23, 1940, and 12 WINCHENDON COURIER Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Gabriel Toner, age 6, of Jaffrey had a wonderful day feeding the donkey and Emma Tona, age 4, of Jaffrey, loves butterflies, and had one painted on her cheek before going to scope out a perfect pumpkin for the goats and choosing his favorite fruits to eat. upcoming holiday. She traveled far to enjoy the sunny day with apple picking, hay rides, music and a petting zoo.

Alec Butler, age 2, is curious, and has found a four-legged friend. Alec learned it is best to hold the hand flat when feeding a hungry goat. Heather Gray offers a taste of the different apples now in season at Red Apple Farm including MacIntosh, Paula Red, Red Gravenstein, and Ginger Gold. Gray is 16, has been working at the farm for two years, and added color and charm 24 HOUR SERVICE Family Fest to the 6th annual Family Fest. Brooks NEWS BRIEFS AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE LOCAL OR LONG DISTANCE TOWING •WHEEL LIFT DAMAGE-FREE TOWING Photo contest for Because Green Matters calendar “Where experience Counts” •RECOVERY WORK COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS REGION —Anyone who has ever tained green spaces-lawns, land- $100 gift certificate to a national gar- •FOREIGN &DOMESTIC AUTOS &TRUCKS,4-WHEEL ALIGNMENTS seen a breathtaking view in nature, scapes, trees, gardens, parks, sports dening retailer. •4TRUCKS watched in awe as the sun came up fields and golf courses-for publication “A picture really speaks to the beau- • ASE CERTIFIED &EMISSIONS LI CERTIFIED REPAIRS over the tops of the trees, or simply it its 2009 calendar. Amateur photog- ty of the green spaces that bring peo- •PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS –ALL MAKES &MODELS enjoyed spending time with family in raphers are invited to visit www.pro- ple joy,” Gardner said. “Our goal is to their own backyard oasis, now is the jectevergreen.com to fill out an entry share that joy with others.” 25 Grove Street time to share those beautiful spaces form and upload their photos. The 2009 calendar will be sold as a by entering Project EverGreen’s “We welcome all types of photos fundraiser. Winchendon Because Green Matters calendar pho- from amateur photographers,” said About Project EverGreen tography contest. This is the third Den Gardner, executive director of Project EverGreen is committed to 297-2561 year of this calendar contest. Project EverGreen. “In the past we’ve informing the American public about CERTIFIED MASS. STATE INSPECTION STATION Project EverGreen is seeking the received pictures across the spectrum the positive effects of well-main- best photos of all types of well-main- of green spaces, from kids and pets tained green spaces, including lawns rolling in the grass to beauti- and landscapes, sports turf, golf ful parks and sports fields.” courses and parks. We want to inspire As Project EverGreen’s mis- you to get involved and get passionate sion is to promote the environ- about green spaces! In addition, mental, economic and lifestyle Project EverGreen sponsors YEA! benefits of green spaces, each (Yard Enthusiasts of America), entry will be judged on its http://yardenthusiasts.com, an exemplification of these char- online community designed to pro- acteristics. There is no entry vide information and interaction on a fee or payment necessary to wide range of lawn and landscaping win. Winners will receive a topics.