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BY NICK ETHIER This time around Auburn was SPORTS STAFF WRITER able to finish with a dramatic LOWELL — First, the Auburn win, defeating Plymouth North, baseball team had to defeat 2-1, on June 13 for their first Grafton (the only team it had lost baseball state championship to all season, and twice, at that) since 1998. to win the District 2 “I just think the two (state Championship. championship) games we played After the 6-2 victory against against them have been most the Indians it took two days of exciting,” Auburn Coach Eric baseball to get past Mount Swedberg said. “It’s a very high Greylock, the Western level of baseball that we were Massachusetts champ, in the able to witness.” state semifinal. Finally, the But before the Rockets took on Rockets were set to square off in Plymouth North in the rematch, a state finals rematch with they had to sustain the trip to Plymouth North, and it was the Chicopee’s Szot Park in the state Eagles who walked away with semifinal held June 11. Courtesy photos by Rose Leroux the crown in 2008 with a 1-0, 10- The Rockets celebrate their state championship Saturday, June 13, after defeating Plymouth North, 2-1. Auburn High Turn To ROCKETS, page A10 inning victory. School now boasts the defending baseball and football Division 2 state champions. Cupola Various events on tap for July 4 celebration DAY SET TO ‘BRING COMMUNITY TOGETHER’ BY TERESA A. FRANCO The parade begins at Dooley’s Cleaners on Pappas did not seem concerned about the NEWS STAFF WRITER Auburn Street at 11 a.m. and ends at shortage of funds. issues AUBURN — During a summer when many Lemansky Park. The festivities at the park “It’s definitely doable — we’re within towns throughout the Commonwealth are start at 10 a.m. Bike and road races will start sight,” Pappas said in an interview last week. cutting Independence Day celebrations and at 8 a.m. She said this year she wants to bring back fireworks, Auburn is holding steady to tradi- According to Recreation and Culture what the celebration used to be like, which tion. Director Kristen Pappas, the total cost of the was events that take place all day.Pappas also debated The town’s annual Independence Day event is $15,000 and the Independence Day said she thinks the celebrations will “bring Celebration will be held Saturday, June 27. Planning Committee is $1,000 short of that. the community together.” The day’s events consist of a variety of activ- The town gives $4,000 toward the cost of the BY TERESA A. FRANCO ities including a parade that starts at 11 a.m. event, but the rest is raised through fundrais- NEWS STAFF WRITER Turn To JULY 4, page A17 and numerous goings-on at Lemansky Park. ers and donations. AUBURN — The cupola from the old Auburn High School building dominated discussion at the School Committee meet- ing Monday, June 15. The town’s Historical Commission is planning to place the cupola, which has One and counting been residing in the parking lot of Fuller’s Automotive for the past few years, on the new school building’s BRUNELLE LOOKS BACK ON HER FIRST YEAR AT THE HELM property. After an BY TERESA A. FRANCO as superintendent so far. hour-and-a-half NEWS STAFF WRITER debate over who would be responsible AUBURN —For Superintendent How would you sum up your for the cupola — the Maryellen Brunelle, it’s hard to first year as superintendent? historical commis- believe it has been almost a year sion or the schools — since she took the reins as chief of “I would say it was a very gratify- the two organizations the Auburn Schools. ing year. It had its share of chal- eventually decided Brunelle was not new to the town’s lenges, I think, [and] a number of that the Historical school system when she started — successes across the district. But [it Commission would be she was the principal at Bryn Mawr was] a very exciting year.” responsible for the Elementary from 2001 to 2006. Before Teresa A. Franco photo Elizabeth Gribbons How has the community maintenance and that, she was an assistant principal Maryellen Brunelle repairs to the cupola Burgess Elementary in Sturbridge responded during your first year? has been Auburn’s but would go through the School Committee from 1997 to 2001. Right before superintendent of to do so. Brunelle took on the role of superin- “I have been overwhelmed by the schools for nearly a The discussion over who owned the spot tendent she was associate superin- support that I have received from the year. Recently, she where the cupola is planned to be placed tendent for Tantasqua Public entire school community.It has been sat down with the Schools. tremendous. I’m sincerely apprecia- Auburn News to Turn To CUPOLA, page A17 Recently, the Auburn News spoke reflect on her tenure Turn To BRUNELLE, A18 with Brunelle about her experience page so far. Scheduling could leave Little Leaguers out of luck

BY TERESA A. FRANCO League playoff game is scheduled to Finne said he understands why it’s a celebration and they should get The other towns that are still cur- NEWS STAFF WRITER happen on the same day and many both opportunities for the children to enjoy it,” he said. “And they rently in the playoffs are Douglas, AUBURN — A scheduling conflict of the teams have a good should get to go to the Millbury and Leicester. But when between Auburn Middle School and chunk of eighth graders on playoffs — they Finne said he proposed the plan to the town’s Little League may pre- their teams. “[The field trip is] a celebration and worked hard and prac- Little League President Vicki vent some little leaguers from being The playoffs start on ticed.” McLaughlin, the proposal was able to participate in their final Tuesday,June 16. So, if one of they should get to enjoy it … And So, Finne conversed turned down. He said he told her the games — and despite pleas from par- the four Auburn teams wins they should get to go to the playoffs with some coaches reason she did not want to resched- ents, most likely, no adjustments on that day, they’ll be sched- from the other teams ule the game was because she will be made. uled to play the following day — they worked hard and practiced.” who are involved in already made out the umpire sched- The Auburn Middle School eighth — the same day as the field the playoffs and asked ule. grade has been scheduled to go on a trip. - AUBURN LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR DIVISION if they would mind When McLaughlin was reached field trip to High Meadows in Supervisor of the Auburn SUPERVISOR AND COACH EARL FINNE. scheduling the game for comment, her only response was Connecticut Wednesday,June 17, for Little League Junior Division for the following day, “I have no comment.” months. The trip costs $45 a person and Coach Earl Finne said if Thursday, June 18, Finne said he is so upset with the and the students will not be back in there are not enough players by the are important. which is the rain date. He said the town until 8 p.m. However, a Little start of the game, the teams will “The field trip is because they’re coaches he spoke with had no prob- Turn To LITTLE LEAGUE, page A17 have to forfeit. graduating from eighth grade and lem with it. E E CALENDAR...... A13 FIREFIGHTERS

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6 9 I 56525 10391 I 2 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Stabbing, vandalism hit town in same day ALMANAC

BY TERESA A. FRANCO Ryan Gibree, 18, of Worcester QUOTE OF THE WEEK NEWS STAFF WRITER and Shane Goyette, 17, of Auburn AUBURN — A recent quarrel between two were found to be the culprits of “There were people who did this local men nearly turned fatal last week as they allegedly spray-painting profanity before we did — we’re here now allegedly fought over the attention of a on garage doors, vehicles, homes and the brotherhood continues and woman. and street signs, according to On Monday, June 8, Roy Kehoe, of 25 police. the tradition continues I hope Horseshoe Dr., was allegedly stabbed several Sluckis said the two alleged van- also.” times by Paul Barbieri of 15 Dale Ave. Police dals will be summoned into court Officer Adam Gustafson arrived at the scene on a date to be determined and will - AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT LT. KENNETH HOLSTROM, on Horseshoe Drive at 9:20 p.m. be charged with malicious destruc- COMMENTING ON THE FIREFIGHTERS WHO HAVE SERVED Police Chief Andrew Sluckis said the two tion of property of more than $250. AT THE DEPARTMENT BEFORE HIM. men got into an “altercation” over a female Sluckis said the damage the young both men were dating at the same time. The men created is worth “several thou- female’s identity has not been released, but sands of dollars.” OPEN TO CLOSE she was not injured during the incident. Sluckis said it is uncommon for Sluckis said when the female told Barbieri vandalism of this extent to happen AUBURN TOWN HALL she was going to call the police, he told her not in town. to because he was going to kill Kehoe. By the “Occasionally,we have graffiti on Board of Selectmen (832-7720) time police arrived, Barbieri had stabbed school buildings but this was a Monday-Friday . . .8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kehoe once in the arm, the hand and the stom- large amount of graffiti that was Town Clerk (832-7701) ach. done to individual property,” he Monday-Friday . . .8 a.m. to 4 p.m. According to Sluckis, Barbieri sustained a said. head injury during the incident and both men Sluckis said officer Stephanie were brought to University of Massachusetts Segur found out Gibree and AUBURN PUBLIC LIBRARY Memorial Hospital in Worcester for treat- Goyette were responsible for the (832-7790) ment. Barbieri was released at 7 a.m. the fol- crime by talking to residents in the Monday, Wednesday10 a.m. to 8:30 lowing morning and was transferred to neighborhood and she discovered p.m. Worcester Court House where he was there was a graduation party that arraigned and is being held on $20,000 on cash both suspects attended Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday . .9 a.m. to 8:30 bail at the Worcester County Jail and House of June 7. Sluckis said it is believed p.m. Corrections in West Boylston. the two left that party and attended Fridays ...... 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sluckis said the case would be continued another. Saturday ...... 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. “It is our belief that was when the profanity was done and that it AUBURN POLICE DEPARTMENT was done at 2 a.m.,” he said. (832-7777) GRAFFITI ON PAKACHOAG STREET Teresa A. Franco photo Teresa A. Franco may be reached For emergencies, dial 911 Also on Monday morning, June 8, residents Graffiti on a stop sign on Davis Street that was found Sunday, on Pakachoag Street, David Street, Manner at 508-909-4136 or e-mail her at tfran- [email protected]. June 7. Graffiti like this found in the area last week was estimat- Road and Old Farm Road woke up to disturb- ed to cause “several thousands” of dollars worth of damage by ing images spray-painted on their properties. Police Chief Andrew Sluckis. AUBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT (832-7800) Monday-Friday . . .8 a.m. to 4 p.m. NEWS BRIEFS For emergencies, dial 911

POST OFFICE Legislature. opportunity to work with the people of the Moore announces support for The Senate also adopted an amendment Second Worcester District,” said Moore. “I Auburn Post Office (01501) aimed at generating funds by selling naming encourage my constituents to come by and get (508) 832-3560 supplemental budget rights to public assets like pools, playgrounds to know my staff and share any concerns or and parks, by a vote of 36-3. ideas that they may have.” BOSTON — State Sen. Michael O. Moore, D- “I am pleased that we are continuing our For more information please call Senator SCHOOLS Millbury,announced last week that the Senate efforts to reform the Commonwealth’s opera- Moore’s State House office at 617-722-1485 or voted 34-5 to approve legislation aimed at tional practices by looking at ways to increase the Shrewsbury office if after June 9, at 508- Auburn School District bringing Fiscal Year 2009 into balance, with revenue without placing additional tax bur- 757-0323, ext. 13. (508) 832-7755 the main source of funding being another dens on the citizens of Massachusetts,” Moore Bryn Mawr Elementary School infusion of one-time federal funds, this time said. to the tune of $412 million. Johnson promoted to branch (508) 832-7733 Julia Bancroft Elementary School Part of the legislation includes a $65 million - Submitted by the Office of Sen. Michael leader draw from Massachusetts Convention Center Moore. (508) 832-7744 Authority reserves used for capital projects. AUBURN — Elizabeth “Beth” Johnson, an Mary D. Stone Elementary School “Given these unprecedented economic independent consultant for The Longaberger (508) 832-7766 times, it was necessary to pass this supple- Company of Ohio, has been promoted to a Pakachoag Elementary School mental budget,” said Moore. “The passage of Moore opens district office in branch leader in the company. (508) 832-7788 the supplemental budget re-allocates the nec- Johnson, the former principal of the Mary Shrewsbury Auburn Middle School essary funding to continue providing vital D. Stone School, retired in November 2008 and services to cities and towns throughout the BOSTON — State Senator Michael O. has since been very active with her (508) 832-7722 Commonwealth.” Moore, D-Millbury,is pleased to announce the Longaberger business. Auburn High School The Bill also contains $6 million in ice grand opening of a district office in Johnson will attend a business conference (508) 832-7711 storm cleanup relief to eligible counties Shrewsbury. in August in Columbus, Ohio, and will be for- throughout the Commonwealth in regard to Pakachoag Comm. Music School On Tuesday,June 9, Moore and staff will be merly promoted at that time. She was spon- (508) 791-8159 the devastating storms that ravaged parts of holding office hours two days a week at the sored in the sales and training field by New England last December. The Federal office located at the Shrewsbury Housing Auburn resident and branch leader Kristine Emergency Management Agency officials Authority, 36 North Quinsigamond Ave, Dellostritto. have estimated the total municipal cost of Shrewsbury. The Longaberger Company is a truly cleanup was $48 million, with the Federal gov- Office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on American company that specialized in THE FIVE QUESTIONS ernment paying $36 million of eligible costs. Tuesday’s and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday’s. American hand made baskets, pottery, and The remaining 25 percent, or $12 million, will “With the help of the Shrewsbury Housing wrought iron. Anyone interested in a 1. What was the famous botched headline be funded by the Commonwealth; $6 million of Authority, we have been able to acquire an Longaberger business opportunity may con- in a Chicago newspaper after the 1948 which was approved last week by the office that will provide me with a greater tact Johnson at [email protected]. presidential election? 2. What do John Tyler, Millard Fillmore, Andrew Johnson and Chester Arthur REMOTE CAR STARTERS have in common? at CRANE 3. What is the name of the river that sep- arates Indiana from Kentucky? BANKS, 4. In what states are Cape Ann, Cape SERVICE Hatteras and Cape May? 68 Auburn Street, Auburn • 508-832-6800 STOCKS AND 5. An animal that eats both plants and animals is called what?

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BY TERESA A. FRANCO Holstrom, Firefighter Dave Salmonson and NEWS STAFF WRITER Firefighter Dave LaPlante. AUBURN — Bagpipes echoed through The ceremony consisted of remarks made Hillside Cemetery Sunday morning, June 14, by Whynot, Board of Selectmen Chair Robert as the town’s firefighters stood solemnly, hon- Grossman, State Sen. Michael Moore and AACCCCUURRAACCYY WWAATTCCHH oring the ones that came before them, the ones State Rep. Paul Frost. currently serving and the ones to come. Deputy Chief Stephen Coleman did a roll The Auburn News is committed to accu- In addition to the memorial service, the fire- call of deceased Auburn firefighters, which racy in all its news reports. Although fighters’ monument in the cemetery was included two who died in the line of duty — numerous safeguards are in place to ensure rededicated since it had been 50 years to the Deputy Chief Arthur Pierce and Capt. Patrick accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. date it was erected on June 14, 1959. The serv- Foley. Pierce died of heart attack while ice was extra symbolic because it also hap- responding to a call on Sept. 22, 1961. Foley Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at pened to land on Firefighter Memorial died in an accident with the fire engine on the top right hand corner of page 3 in a Sunday,which is generally the second Sunday March 6, 1930. timely manner. of June. If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- “I like to say the planets lined up and it was Teresa A. Franco may be reached at 508-909- 4142 during normal business hours. During perfect,” Fire Chief William Whynot said in 4136 or e-mail her at tfranco@stonebridge- non-business hours, leave a message in the an interview after the ceremony. press.com. editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will Whynot said Lt. Kenneth Holstrom had brought to his attention the significance of return your phone call. the date and they decided to hold a special cer- emony including a memorial service and rededication of the monument this year. A memorial service is usually held every so often but Whynot explained that the fire PUBLIC MEETINGS department had gotten away from holding it Editor’s Note: Meetings as listed are the past few years. The last one was scheduled retrieved in advance from multiple two years ago, but it was rained out. sources, including Town Hall and the But Holstrom and Whynot assured that the Internet. The Auburn News is not respon- memorial service is something they want to ourtesy photos sible for changes and cancellations. try to have annually. The Auburn Fire Department marches to Hillside “There were people who did this before we Fire Chief William Whynot says a few words during Cemetery toward the Firefighter Memorial Sunday, did, we’re here now and the brotherhood con- June 14. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 tinues and the tradition continues I hope the ceremony. also,” Holstrom said, noting he was grateful The Independence Day Celebration toward Dave Bellarose from Britton and Committee will meet at 7 p.m. in the Wallace Funeral Home, who donated the Recreation Department Room at the Town marking for the grave stone and made Hall, 104 Central St. arrangements for the wreath that was placed on it. Another positive aspect of the holding the MONDAY, JUNE 22 service, Whynot and Holstrom noted, is that it The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7 was a chance for them to reconnect with p.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at retired firefighters. the Town Hall, 104 Central St. “Just sharing the stories about what hap- pened, it just keeps the history and tradition of the department alive,” Whynot said. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 “It was good to see them because I worked with most [of the retirees] that were here,” The Board of Library Trustees will meet Holstrom said. at 6:30 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library on Among the retired firefighters in atten- Southbridge Street dance at the memorial service was former Fire Chief John Boudreau. Boudreau, who turns 94 in July, was in the fire service from the 1930s and was chief from the 1960s until he retired in 1980. Even though he has not worked for two decades, he is still referred to ALREADY RECYCLE THAT as “chief” by some. “It’s terrific to see all the people I knew so long, so well,” Boudreau said of the service. The other retirees present at the ceremony were Fire Chief Robert Murray, Deputy Chief NEWSPAPER? Glenn Mitchell, Lt. John Willis, Firefighter Members of the Auburn Fire Department look on during the ceremony. FIND ALL YOUR BACK EDITIONS Fredrick LaCasse, Firefighter Gordon Katie’s Angels look to make a difference now ONLINE.All local. All the time. BY DEREK CARSON just for them, but for all the people of my gen- SPECIAL TO THE AUBURN NEWS eration, who hopefully would not meet the TheHeartOfMassachusetts.com same fate. We had trouble coming up with a Editor’s note: The Auburn News is proud to be name for ourselves, but eventually settled on a the media sponsor for the Central South County name that simply described what we were — Relay for Life, which will be held in Auburn Red Sox Fans Striking Out Cancer. We raised Saturday, Sept. 11. Throughout the summer, the more than $1,000, not bad for a rookie team. It News will feature a series of articles concerning just goes to show that anyone really can make the Relay, providing a unique glimpse at the peo- a difference. That’s the truth, not just some- ple — and stories — that make the Relay what it thing I keep saying to lure you in. You’d be sur- is, one of the most meaningful events in the area. prised how many friends and relatives would help you raise money,if you only ask. This dis- Some people Relay in memory of loved ones ease has affected all of us, there’s no denying that they have lost to cancer, hoping that others that. Almost everyone wants to fight back will not have to suffer as they did. Others are against cancer, if given the chance. This was survivors, for whom the battle to cure cancer is Courtesy photo my chance; maybe it could be yours as well. a little more personal. Yet, for others, the Relay Today, I’m a recent represents a more immediate hope. Derek Carson, during a Relay for Life can drive last graduate of Auburn year. UHLLAW, PC Take, for example, Joelle Hayes of Douglas. Y High School. Next fall, 5 State Street, Worcester, MA Her daughter Katie was diagnosed with brain I’ll be off to the C tumors at the age of five. Since that time, Katie has been traveling to University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Protection Boston once and week to undergo treatment at the finest medical facil- where I’ll be studying journalism. With all the T Low Fees & Payment Plans Available ities in the world, and recently began to undergo chemotherapy. For college preparations going on, I knew I would- P the past 3-4 years, Hayes’ childcare center, Pakachoag Acres Child Care n’t have the time to captain a team this year. So, U WIPE OUT YOUR DEBT Center in Millbury, has put together a team in the Relay for Life. The I volunteered my services in the best way that I team is made up of 15 to 20 teachers from the center, who together, are knew how.So, here I am, writing articles trying R Call Christopher M. Uhl today! known as Katie’s Angels. to raise awareness of our little event, and K If you would like to make a donation to Katie’s team, they request We are a debt relief agency maybe even get some people off their couches N that you send it to Pakachoag Acres, at 153 Millbury Ave., Millbury,MA walking with us. We help people file bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code 01527. They ask that you please make any checks out to the American Since the last article, funds have been com- A 508-797-9000 Cancer Society. They are also looking for people to walk with them, if ing into the Relay at an excellent pace. Together B you are interested. we have raised more than $10,000, and the Relay The next Relay meeting will be Monday,June 22, at Camp Gleason in itself is still three months away.The dog days of Auburn. If you are not familiar with the location, directions can be summer are still ahead of us, but this looks to Having trouble affording your mortgage? found at the event Web site, www.relayforlife.org/auburnma. As be one of the most successful Relays yet. The always, we are looking for volunteers to help with the various commit- current individual leaders are as follows: Are you on the verge of foreclosure? tees, as well as new faces who are interested in joining or forming 1. Maria Fiore. $880, Glowworms. Do you know someone who is someone you know is in that teams. Trust me, teams are always looking for new members. 2. Steve Gallant, $650, Hat Squad. forced with: Foreclosure; Past- In the upcoming weeks, we hope to share with you the stories of a 3. Charlotte McMahon, $600, Chippy’s Kids. position, a short sale might be group of cancer survivors who are involved with our relay. In the 4. Michelle Marrier, $440, Beach Bums. due mortgage payments; poor the best answer for your family. meantime, let me share a little about myself. I first became involved 5. Beverly Treadwell, Sharon’s Sunflowers. luck selling their home; losing Call me today and I can help you with the Auburn Relay two years ago, as part of a community service Thanks to everyone who has donated so far. their job; Do you owe more on sort through the options. There requirement for my CCD class at St. Joseph’s parish. I helped set up the Remember, even if you don’t have the time to your home than what you can are NO realtor fees or attorney tables and chairs for the survivor dinner, and aided in decorating the volunteer your services to the Relay, you can sell it for? fees paid by you! track with balloons, the basic menial labor that is usually left for high visit our Web site and make a donation towards The prospect of foreclosure is So what are you waiting for? school students. 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AUBURN — The fourth and graders was much shorter, last- fifth grade students from ing barely more than 15 minutes. Pakachoag and Julia Bancroft Matt Topa from Pakachoag won Schools held another successful first place, spelling “exquisite” spelling bee Monday, May 31, at after it was misspelled, then cor- Pakachoag School. rectly spelling “habitat” for the Sponsored by the GFWC, win. Andria Pettigrew and Auburn Junior Woman’s Club, David Klett, both from Julia 12 finalists from each school bat- Bancroft, were the second and tled it out to determine who the third place winners for their best spellers in town were. grade. Plaques were provided by the This year’s spelling bee was Courtesy photos GFWC, Auburn Junior Woman’s moderated by Superintendent All of the spelling bee contestant finalists. Club and were presented to the Dr. Maryellen Brunelle, and first, second and third place win- organized by Marie Rickard, ners from each grade. Pakachoag Grade 5 teacher and The fourth grade students Catherine O’Rourke, Julia went first, and after more than Bancroft Grade 5 teacher. Judges 40 minutes, Jason Usher, a stu- were John Giordano III, assis- dent at Pakachoag, was declared tant principal of Auburn Middle the winner, spelling the last mis- School, Renee Bichan, children’s spelled word, “abbreviation” librarian at Auburn Public and then correctly spelling Library, and Jeanne Dee, presi- “encyclopedia.” Second and dent of GFWC, Auburn Junior third place winners were Woman’s Club. Victoria Konicki from Julia Bancroft and Hannah Coombs - Submitted by Jeanne Dee, from Pakachoag, respectively. president of GFWC, Auburn The competition among fifth Junior Woman’s Club. Judges John Giordano, Renee Bichan and Jeanne Dee. Fourth grader Victoria Fourth grader Hannah Fourth grader Jason Usher, 1st place win- Konicki, 2nd place winner. Coombs, 3rd place winner. ner.

READING RIGHT FROM THE START

Grade 5 Winners — From left, Auburn Junior Woman’s Club President Jeanne Dee, David Klett, Andria Pettigrew, Matt Topa and Pakachoag Fifth Grade teacher Mrs. Marie Rickard.

SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC are encouraged to submit items for Courtesy photo WORCESTER — Students from Pakachoag School recently delivered baskets to UMass Memorial inclusion on the Hospital. Students participated in the annual school-wide reading incentive where they read extra minutes nightly. Pledges were then collected and the money was used to purchase items to donate Learning Page. to new mothers. The goal of the service learning project was to show the importance of reading The deadline is noon Monday. to children right from the start. The baskets that students put together contained pamphlets on the importance of reading to children, brand new board books, and a few other goodies for baby. Send all items to the editor at It has been an important tradition at Pakachoag to reach out to others in the community and pro- mote reading through the annual reading incentive. Pictured, students and teachers Antonia [email protected] Wolner, Cole Belog, Dean Lemansky, Rebecca Feeney, Colleen Cutting, Tea Belog, Mrs. Cody and From left, Judges John Giordano, Renee Bichan and Mrs. Fenuccio present some of the baskets to nurse manager Nancy Brennan. Jeanne Dee..

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For Auburn Schools — Lunch: $2.25 (Middle School and High School) and $2 (Mary D. Stone, Bryn Mawr, Julia Bancroft and Pakachoag schools), including EDUCATION NOTEBOOK milk (8 oz.: $0.50, 10 oz. milk at middle and high schools: $0.60). Daily at Mary D. Stone, Bryn Mawr, Julia Bancroft and Pakachoag schools — peanut but- ter sandwich, yogurt or cereal and choice of fruit in any memorial or honor reflected both his pro- your child attend the Auburn Preschool place of dessert. Rochester Institute of Technology fessional music career and his dedication to Program and have not received an Early To view/monitor lunch transactions or to pay online, our students. Childhood Newsletter, please call Lori E. Deso go to www.mynutrikids.com. Please make checks ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Kelly Owens, of As a result, the board will bestow the honor at 508-832-7755 for more information. payable to Auburn School Food Service. Parents, Burke, Va., has been named to the dean’s list of the “Dennis Wrenn All-State Music All children who wish to attend the please note that charging is discouraged. We do allow for the spring quarter at Rochester (N.Y.) Scholar” to the student who receives the top Preschool Program in September for the 2009- students to receive three lunches without payment. Institute of Technology.A first-year student in score on Jazz Ensemble Bass and is selected 2010 school year must participate in the pre- After that, if payment is not received, only a basic RIT’s School of Photographic Arts and lunch will be provided. for the All-State Jazz Band at All-State school screening. Sciences, Kelly is studying Fine Art Auditions each year. Dennis played many AUBURN HIGH SCHOOL Photography. instruments but his major was the Bass so we Thursday, June 18: Assorted sandwiches, baked Kelly is the granddaughter of Mike and thought this would be an appropriate and last- chips, pickles, frosted brownie. Betty Owens as well as Joe and Dolly Cloutier ing tribute. Friday, June 19: Variety pizza, corn, assorted fruits of Auburn. She is a 2008 graduate of Lake The student who receives this award and Local students awarded and desserts. Braddock Secondary School. honor will be recognized in the All-State Monday, June 22: Exams. Honey Dew scholarships Tuesday, June 23: Exams. Concert Program each year as well as receive Wednesday, June 24: Exams. a plaque from MMEA for this honor. University of Connecticut MMEA looks forward to bestowing the first AUBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL annual “Dennis Wrenn All-State Music Thursday,June 18: Manager’s Choice. STORRS, Conn. — Auburn resident John Scholar” at the All-State Concert in 2010. Friday, June 19: Variety pizza, salad or vegetable, Joseph Rice was recently named to the Spring assorted fruit and desserts. 2009 dean’s list at the University of Monday,June 22: Rib-B-Que on a seeded roll, French Connecticut. fries, corn, pudding and cream. Auburn High School Summer Tuesday, June 23: Assorted sandwiches, baked chips, pickles, assorted fruit and desserts. School Wednesday, June 24: Half Day — No Lunch. Springfield College Auburn High School will again offer a sum- JULIA BANCROFT SPRINGFIELD — Springfield College has mer school remedial program for students in Alternate this week: Tuna roll (June 18-19), sand- named Samantha Bailey,of Auburn, a fourth- grades 9-12 who have failed or who are recom- wich choice to be announced (June 22-24). year student majoring in applied exercise sci- mended to improve their skills. ence, to the dean’s list for academic excellence The four-week program will begin Tuesday, Thursday, June 18: Chef ’s salad with choice of tuna for the winter/spring 2009 term. or chicken salad, breadstick, school baked cookie. June 30, and will end Friday, July 24. The Friday, June 19: Variety pizza, vegetable or salad, tuition fee for auburn district students is $175 pears. per course. Non-district students must pay Monday, June 22: Chicken patty on a bun, French $200 per course. All payments are due at time Courtesy photo fries, green beans, assorted chilled fruit. of registration. Checks should be made out to Tuesday, June 23: Assorted sandwiches, baked Providence College Auburn High Summer School. NEEDHAM — Karen Flores of Bartlett High chips, pickles, assorted fruit and desserts. Wednesday, June 24: Half Day — No Lunch Served. The first session class begins at 7:45 a.m. School and Celena Vasquez of Auburn High PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The following area and ends at 9:25 a.m. The second session class School, pictured, were presented with a BRYN MAWR ELEMENTARY residents have been named to the Dean’s List begins at 9:40 a.m. and ends at 11:20 a.m. Honey Dew Donuts scholarship by company at Providence College for the Spring 2009 Students are not allowed to miss more than Founder and President Richard Bowen at the Alternate this week: Ham and cheese on a seeded semester: roll (June 18-19), sandwich choice (June 22-24). two classes during the program. 7th Annual Honey Dew Donuts Scholarship Thursday,June 18: Mozzarella sticks, dipping sauce, • Eileen McNamara of Auburn, a member of Registration will be held at Auburn High Breakfast on Saturday, June 6, at the potato wedge, green beans, Jell-O and cream. the class of 2009. School on June 25, 26 and 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 Sheraton Needham Hotel. Friday, June 19: Variety pizza, vegetable or salad, • Adrienne Marois of Auburn, a member of p.m. in the guidance office. Advanced registra- Flores will be attending Worcester State assorted fruit. the class of 2010. College in the fall and Vasquez will attend Monday, June 22: Chicken patty on a bun, French tion may be made through the Auburn High Fitchburg State. fries, corn, assorted chilled fruit. School Guidance Department. Tuesday, June 23: Assorted sandwiches, baked Any questions may be referred to Mr. More than 70 seniors from the local Honey chips, pickles, assorted fruit and desserts. Dennis Wrenn All-State Music Kaczynski at 508-832-7711. Dew Donuts franchise communities around Wednesday, June 24: Half Day — No Lunch Served. The following courses will be offered, New England were selected to each receive $250 to help offset the costs of books and PAKACHOAG SCHOOL Scholar depending on sufficient student enrollment, in English I, English II, English III, English IV, other college-related expenses. In total, MMEA Announces the Dennis Wrenn All- Alternate this week: Ham and cheese on a seeded Spanish I, Spanish II, Algebra I, Algebra II, Honey Dew Donuts is awarding more than roll (June 18-19), sandwich choice (June 22-24). State Music Scholar — The MMEA Executive Geometry, World History I, World History II, $20,000 in scholarship money to New Thursday, June 18: Chef ’s salad with choice of tuna Board has created a new award called the U.S. History I, U.S. History II, Chemistry, England kids heading off to college this fall. or chicken salad, breadstick, school baked cookie. “Dennis Wrenn All-State Music Scholar.” Friday, June 19: Chicken patty on a seeded roll, Biology, Health and Physical Education. French fries, green beans, assorted chilled fruit. This award is to honor and give recognition Monday, June 22: Hot dog in a bun, potato wedge, to the thousands of music students whose baked beans, pears. lives have been touched by this outstanding Tuesday, June 23: Assorted sandwiches, baked music educator and who passed away too Satellite and Galaxy After School chips, pickles, assorted fruit and desserts. soon. BANKRUPTCY Wednesday, June 24: Half Day — No Lunch Served. MMEA wanted to create a lasting memorial Programs/Preschool Registration MARY D. STONE SCHOOL to Dennis and also something that would The Auburn Satellite and Galaxy After honor his unending commitment to the music Alternate this week: Ham and cheese on a seeded School programs are now accepting applica- roll (June 18-19), sandwich choice (June 22-24). students he taught in his local school system tions/registrations for the 2009-2010 school IS AN OPTION Thursday, June 18: Chicken patty on a bun, French and the commitment he made to all music stu- year. Forms can be picked up at the school, fries, green beans, assorted fruit. dents in Massachusetts. program or central office. Any questions, # Most People are Eligible # Friday, June 19: Variety pizza, vegetable or salad, Dennis was an active performer in addition assorted fruit. please call Lori E. Deso at 508-832-7755. to teaching at Algonquin Regional High Auburn Preschool Program, Pre- If you are facing foreclosure or Monday, June 22: Hot dog in a bun, potato wedge, School. The board wanted to make sure that overwhelmed by bills, harassed by baked beans, assorted chilled fruit. Registration — If you are interested in having Tuesday, June 23: Assorted sandwiches, baked creditors, and feel you just can’t get chips, pickles, assorted fruit and desserts. ahead, call now and find out your legal rights. Wednesday, June 24: Half Day — No Lunch Served. MITTENS DOESN’T LIKE THE VET. BAY PAT H Attorney Rose Clayton BREAKFAST Thursday, June 18: Chocolate chip muffin, 4 oz. cup 508-832-9006 A 100 MILE RIDE We are a Debt Relief Agency. We provide assistance to individuals to file of yogurt, bowl of cereal, orange or apple juice. Friday, June 19: Ham, egg and cheese muffin, 4 oz. IN THE CAR IS NOT GOING TO for bankruptcy relief pursuant to the provisions of the bankruptcy code. cup of yogurt, orange or apple juice. Tuesday, June 23: Eggs and sausage, toast and jelly, orange or apple juice. ENDEAR MITTENS LUNCH Thursday,June 18: Manager’s Choice. TO YOU EITHER. 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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Little League not always a success story L’Chaim! A STONEBRIDGE PRESS WEEKLY NEWSPAPER 25 ELM STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE MA 01550 Question: How can you fight a dictatorship? ion — change is a good thing, in more ways hope my PCP (primary care physician) TEL. (508) 764-4325 • FAX (508) 764-8015 Answer: You can’t. than one. is reading this week: It isn’t very often www.auburnnews.net I have coached Auburn baseball and basket- The options given to us by her and her hus- I get declared “too healthy.” ball for a number of years and for those of you band were to keep our sons home from school I FRANK G. WALTER C. who know me, you know that I always put the that day, give up our playoff spot to another But that’s what happened last week. I was CHILINSKI BIRD JR. kids first. With that said, Little League’s team or drive down to Connecticut and bring offering my services (my body, really) for one STONEBRIDGE PRESS STONEBRIDGE PRESS Junior Division (13 and 14 year olds) will be them back in time for the game. I am not keep- of those medical studies at an area hospital. I PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER WEEKLIES EDITOR-AT-LARGE holding their playoffs Tuesday, June 16 ing my son home from school for what looks to had passed the first interview, on the phone, through Thursday, June 18. These dates were be like a very fun day for the eighth graders, and had made it to the next stage of inquiry, ADAM MINOR set long ago. Four out of the five Auburn which also cost $45 per student and I am not where they would see if I was healthy enough EDITOR teams eligible for the inter-league playoffs asking any of my players to do it either. That to endure the rigors of the year-long study and THE AUBURN NEWS AND THE WEBSTER TIMES made it in. The issue is that the whole 8th is just wrong. So we will play Tuesday and if I would find out just what the study was all grade class will attend a field trip on we win we will most likely forfeit on about. (FYI: Most of the studies advertised in Wednesday, June 17, and will not be home Wednesday — all because it’s been done this the local paper seemed to involve depressed EDITORIAL until approximately 8 p.m., causing them to way for the past 12 years. For all the boys sake, and/or overweight women; I figured I didn’t miss their game were they to qualify to play I hope it’s a beautiful day on Wednesday but qualify for those, but this one asked only that I that evening. This affects approximately 32 then storms move in during the evening so NOT have diabetes and that I be willing to players. This also means that three of the four that the games are moved and they are not alter my diet — just for the health of it!) teams would have to forfeit the games because punished for following the rules and going to Anyway, I fasted overnight, reported to the they do not have enough 13 year olds to fill a school. appropriate medical center, and started filling roster that night. Do remember that there are two sides to out the paperwork. They No panic, The logical thing to do would be to postpone every story and I invite you to contact Vicki weighed me, took my the games on Wednesday night. We would cer- and listen to hers. height measurement — I tainly do it if it rained. I along with three My apologies to all the eighth graders who usually declare 5-foot-9, other managers and a board member met with are affected by this. but they threw me a curve common League President Vicki McLaughlin to plead by using centimeters — our case. To say that this plea fell on deaf ears EARL FINNE and my blood pressure, is an understatement. We fought hard but SUPERVISOR,AUBURN LITTLE LEAGUE JUNIOR which was just fine. They were shouted down because “This is the way it DIVISION pricked my finger for a sense for has been done for the last 12 years.” My opin- blood sample and set me AS YOU up with a little reward: LIKE IT some orange juice and a Rockets success something town should be ‘proud of ’ peanut granola bar. But before I could crack open H1N1 MARK To the Editor: American Legion, many AAU programs , the snacks and get half- On behalf of all of the players, coaches, along with Coach Eric Swedberg and his staff. ASHTON way through the paper- With the announcement last week umpires and families of the Auburn Little In addition, the support of the high school work, the friendly assis- League, I would like to extend our heartiest administration, Athletic Director Bill tant came back into the that a student at one Southbridge congratulations to the players, coaches and Garneau and the player’s respective families interview room with bad news: My numbers school has tested positive for the H1N1 families of the 2009 Division 2 State is unequaled. All of this support could have were too good. virus, it might be easy for parents’ Champions, Auburn High School. [Saturday’s] been for naught had the players themselves To be precise, my good cholesterol was up, nerves to become frayed. game against Plymouth North was among the not been young men of great character and my bad cholesterol was down, my triglyc- most thrilling that any baseball fan could wit- skill. The Town of Auburn should be erides were just where my PCP wants them to We have, after all, largely been living ness and a most fitting end to a quest that immensely proud of its athletic programs, its be, and my FBG (flatulent burp gasses — or our lives normally ever since the ini- began last year. It has been my distinct privi- high school, and the players and coaches of something along those lines) was in the “desir- tial furor of this virus, which is now lege and pleasure to have known each and this exemplary team. We wish the returning able” range. Which, in this case, was the prob- every player on this team, most since they players equal success in the years to come and officially being labeled a pandemic, lem. They actually wanted someone with an started playing baseball at the age of 5. They thank those seniors who have graduated for UNdesirable FBG. “But I thought you wanted died down. Our fear was tempered by have enjoyed many successes and accolades in the many memories that they have imparted people without diabetes?” I asked. “Yes,” she the knowledge that there are, indeed, their young lives, having won Major, Junior to all of us over the last dozen years. Good replied, “but closer than this!” several strains of the flu, and that and Senior League district and state titles. luck and God bless! “Oh, so I CAN’T be in the study?” I asked. Each has had the benefit of dedicated and “That’s right,” they said, and I was on the way most of us catch it from our kids, knowledgeable coaches at every stage in their VICKI MCLAUGHLIN,PRESIDENT home with my plastic cup of OJ and peanut friends, coworkers and perfect careers, including Little League, Auburn AUBURN LITTLE LEAGUE granola bar before I was even supposed to be strangers. there for the interview. Recent days, however, have seen I got a chuckle out of being declared “too healthy” and decided that, since I was never more media attention to what some going to get a column out of the study that I have said isn’t even a terribly potent Hip, hip Jorge? No way was no longer a part of, I might at least get one virus. And with more and more chil- out of my rejection for it. Back at home, how- dren being diagnosed, there can be a ever, I went online and found another medical element to this lesson in modern health care. temptation to start thinking classes s a parent, you try to do a lot for computer-generated tickets in hand. Save your kids; maybe even spoil them, for a little hitch at the entrance when one of What I found was a poem, allegedly written should be canceled, schools shut down although you defend it as simply the security personnel told my wife her by a terminally ill young girl with cancer who and masks strapped over the mouth of A“being a good parent.” over-the-shoulder sack was not permitted “wants to see how many people get her poem” Your protect them, guide them, advise (we won that battle), we made it in with before she leaves this sphere. Here’s the poem; every man, woman and child out there. it’s called “Slow Dance.” Not so fast. them, swear you’d lay your life on the line ease. for them. Our tickets were of the nosebleed variety No matter the strain of flu, if we all Yup, as a loving, caring parent, there real- — Section 406, Row 10, Seats 23, 24 and 25. Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go- take the same precautions our parents ly isn’t much you wouldn’t do for your kids. Still, from way up on high, we had a pretty round? But would you, if you were a dyed-in-the- clear view of the field, even if the right Or listened to the rain slapping on the and grandparents taught us as young- ground? wool, red and white bleeding Boston Red fielder was not part of it. sters, we will have gone a long, long Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight? Sox fan; would you stand First impressions? Sorry, Or gazed at the sun into the fading night? way to not only eradicating the H1N1 for your child being a Steinbrenner clan, but I (um, wasn’t that the Swine Flu?) virus, You better slow down. Don’t dance so fast. Yankees fan? Worse yet, wasn’t impressed. Neither Time is short. The music won’t last but to protecting our overall health. would you buy him BIRD’S was my wife. My son? Yes. For one thing, when our children are Yankees merchandise? NEST To me, it was just another Do you run through each day on the fly? Even worse still, would slab of concrete with over- sick, they need to stay home from When you ask, “How are you?” Do you hear you take said child into WALTER priced seats. My wife school. Not, “oh, my tummy hurts” the reply? the belly of the beast? BIRD JR. thought it looked just like When the day is done sick, but honest-to-goodness coughing, Would you buy tickets for the Washington Nationals Do you lie in your bed sneezing, hacking, pooping, nauseous a game at — and actually stadium. With the next hundred chores sick. step foot into — Yankee (gasp! Choke!) I cheered openly for the Rays during the Running though your head? Stadium? game, but I honestly tried to remain open- You’d better slow down. Don’t dance so fast. This can be hard in a day and age Well, would you? minded about being in enemy territory. I Time is short. The music won’t last. that sees both parents in a two-parent Upping an allowance? Sure. What’s a just couldn’t, though. I couldn’t take it. household have to work, while single- quarter or 50 cents? My stomach, soon after sitting down, Ever told your child, “We’ll do it tomorrow”? parents often have to nail down two or Deciding it’s OK for your 11-year-old to twisted into knots; a wave of nausea welled And in your haste, Not see his sorrow? see PG-13 movies? That’s your right as a up inside and I actually felt like I was cheat- Ever lost touch, Let a good friendship die, more jobs just to feed their kids. parent using your discretion. ing on a loved one. How could I be here? ‘Cause you never had time, To call and say, But it must be done. Sending a sick But going to Yankee Stadium? When the Those poor Red Sox, not knowing one of “Hi”? child to work doesn’t help him or her Pinstriped Punks aren’t even playing your their betrothed has stepped out on them, You’d better slow down. Don’t dance so fast. Time is short. The music won’t last. and is only likely going to make others beloved Sox? actually slipped into the arms of another. That’s a horse of an entirely different That feeling was made only worse as the sick. Plus, with all the caution flags color. game wore on. When you run so fast to get somewhere, You raised over H1N1, most schools are I’ll blame it on my wife. It was her deci- By the way, without question, Yankee miss half the fun of getting there. going to turn around and send the sion, after all. For his 10th birthday,my wife Stadium is home to the most annoying and When you worry and hurry through your day, It is like an unopened gift ... Thrown away. child back home. suggested we buy tickets to a Yankees game ridiculous chant in all of sports. The catch- in New York for my son. Grasping at any er’s a fella by the name of Jorge Posada. So Life is not a race. Do take it slower. Hear the Before we even get sick, we should excuse not to do what surely would be akin anytime he’s at bat, some nut out in the music. Before the song is over. all be practicing cleanliness and prop- to treason for Sox fans, I told her he was too grandstands or bleachers or somewhere young to go to New York (of course, not long shouts out, “Hip, hip!” to which the crowd Now, I have a very healthy skepticism about er hygiene. This should include wash- many, if not most, things found on the ing hands not just before or after after, his mother took him to New York City dutifully responds, “Jorge!” for a week). Get it? Internet. I have absolutely no way of knowing meals, but after thumbing through Last month, his 11th birthday was upon And they do this over, and over, and over, if Dr. Dennis Shields really sent this poem out on behalf of a dying 16-year-old who will papers, handling money, gripping us. My wife generously handed over her and over. The entire at bat. Every at bat. “never make it to prom, graduate from high debit card and I purchased three ducats for Until he either gets a hit or is retired back stairwell railings in the local mall, etc school, or get married and have a family of … a Sunday afternoon affair between the to the dugout. her own.” I also seriously wonder if the Yanks and that other disgusting team, the Yuck. American Cancer Society truly will “donate Use germ-killing mouthwash. Take Tampa Bay (Don’t Call us the Devil) Rays. Never mind that everyone in our row and regular showers and baths. Cover your three cents per name” to the treatment plan of We decided against driving in by car; the one in front of us spent the entire game this girl for every person I email the poem to. mouth when coughing and sneezing. instead we three drove to New Haven’s getting up to either go get food or go to the Nevertheless, I’ll send it on — via this column All this may seem like basic health Union Station and bought three round-trip restroom. Or both. It was like being at a — since it’s touching, it offers legitimate food 101, right? Well, you’d be surprised tickets aboard a Metro North Transit Catholic Mass. Let us stand. Let us sit. Let for thought, and if the tale behind it is true, it Authority train. The track-bound vessel us stand. Let us sit. Let us stand. Let us sit. might indeed give the girl and her family “a how many of us pay no attention at all would take us right to Yankee Stadium, Only difference? We didn’t have to kneel. little hope.” to even the simplest of health meas- sparing us the hassle of heading to Grand Oh, and their was no holy communion. And if this girl truly does exist, I also hope ures. How many of you know a Central, then hopping on the No. 4 car to the No, this certainly was no religious experi- she seeks a second opinion, and maybe a third, coworker who doesn’t approach the game. ence for me. On the other hand, my son, by and that she pursues alternative treatments, My son, of course, wore the excitement now completely engulfed by a cold, had a including prayer and fasting, and some good- sink after using the restroom? How on his sleeve. And when we rounded the old tale to tell his friends at school (even if they old fashioned power of positive thinking. A lot many have seen a friend or colleague stadium, the new House that Ruth Didn’t wouldn’t believe him) — that he saw the of terminally ill patients have managed to out- sneeze violently into the open air, no Build coming into view, he was obviously Yankees, baseball’s most revered franchise, live the doctors who “gave them” six months attempt made at all to cover his impressed. in New York, inside their new stadium. to live, and I’m hoping this teen might live to Unfortunately, overnight and as we rode Me? I just get to brag that I am one hell of be one of them. mouth? in on the train, my son was besieged by a a father. A year from now, in fact, I hope she’s even What the H1N1 virus should do is not cold. By game time he was sneezing, snif- “too healthy” for a medical study of any kind. raise panic, but rather awareness of fling and coughing up a storm. Our offer to Walter Bird Jr. may be reached at 508-909- Maybe she can write another poem and let us our own overall hygiene. In many turn around and head home, however, was 4107, or via e-mail at wbird@stonebridge- all know. firmly rebuffed. press.com. Mark Ashton writes a weekly column for cases, it leaves a lot to be desired. So we made our way into the stadium, our Stonebridge Press publications. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 • THE AUBURN NEWS • 7 ‘Tippy’ quickly finds a new home

ast week’s Apparently he man- I was busy meeting with the Blanchards, devoted supporter of this project and Next weeks topic — how to keep cats Auburn aged to get himself Wayne and Pete Lebel scooped it into the continues to send donations. out of your garden. News was CRITTER in an unused area of planter. I hope you have a great week. I know it Kathy Sabina is the dog officer for the Lbarely hot off their basement and I picked up two small evergreens at has been a bit soggy out but we do need Town of Auburn. She may be reached at the press when I couldn’t get out. Home Depot to plant. If anyone has any the rain. It is keeping our garden lush [email protected] or by call- received a message CORNER Now the extra flowers to add to the planter we and green. ing (774) 696-0799. from a gentleman Blanchard’s have would gladly accept them. who was interested KATHY two black cats and We also have a large round in meeting Sonny are hopeful they planter that was donated Boy, the handi- SABINA learn to like each from the Auburn Women’s Ice storm street side clean-up complete capped cat. other. Club last year that seems to It is so exciting to know that people I will keep you posted on Tippy. have reseeded itself. We’ll see Hello and thank you for Our sweeping has been actually read this column. Sonny Boy what those plants have to reading the Highway delayed with all of the rain, and I met Velma and Daniel Blanchard KENNEL RENOVATION offer. Happenings. HIGHWAY but will be in Precinct 4 this at the kennel last Thursday and they PROJECT One thing that has always The street side clean up week. A few weeks there were immediately taken by him. He The new addition to the kennel was been a problem at the kennel from the December ice HAPPENINGS and then off to Precinct 5 staggered around the new kennel, play- put to good use to house Sonny/Tippy is the stream of water that storm is complete. We had and then the sweeping is ing with a scrap of construction debris until he could be placed. The building is comes off the roof when it is a few piles left of mixed complete. We will be start- when encouraged by a friend who was still under construction. Gary Moss raining. The roof is pitched debris that a few Highway DARLEEN ing a new drainage project witnessing the meeting. The from Moss Electric is still working on forward so I always get guys went out and cleaned WOOD with the town engineer this Blanchards had just lost their cat, the wiring and installation of the fix- soaked if it is raining hard. I up towards the end of last week. This should last Blackie, when they saw the article tures in his spare time at no cost to the would like to have a rain gut- week. All of the material about four to six weeks if all about Sonny. Their hearts went out to project. I am deeply indebted to him for ter that runs the length of was ground up and hauled goes as planned. Two to this little guy and decided to adopt him. his generosity.I also want to thank Rick the two buildings. If anyone off to a FEMA-designated spot. I will have three Highway guys will be working on that They changed his name to “Tippy Mercier from Mercier Electric for his is in the business of gutter the total amounts in next week’s article. job which will be saving the town a signifi- Blanchard” which is quite an appropri- generous donation of all the electrical installation and would like to We started on the FEMA-approved tree cant amount of money. ate name considering his condition. As fixtures that Gary is installing. The cat donate or give us a discount and hangers work. Any tree that is tagged There will be a pile of wood chips at the reported last week the cat has very little was kept in a quarantine room while to do the job please give me a with yellow tape has already been approved brush/leaf dumpsite that will be available control over his rear legs. They had a Gary was working. We still aren’t quite call. We are also going to by FEMA. I understand that we still have for residents to take in the next few weeks. beautiful carrier to take him home in “open for business” as it is difficult to extend the perimeter fence many trees on our town-wide tree list that Ask the attendant on site for the details. and gave me a generous donation for try to work when animals are present. I out about 6 feet to allow for people have been asking to have taken On a storm water note, please don’t the Kennel Renovation Project. also want to thank Matt Belhumeur the dogs to have more room down, but this is not what we have funds dump your grass clippings and other yard I left them a message the next day to from Bell’s Lawn & Garden for their to run around. If you are in allocated for at this time. debris near any waterway or drainage sys- see how everyone was getting along. generous donation of the decorative the fencing business and We have started a firewood pile as sug- tem. Our dump yard fee is very reasonable, When Dan called me back he reported cement stones that we used to build the would be willing to donate gested to help with Keeping Auburn Warm or find a proper place to have a compost that all was going well — Tippy was planter in front of the new addition. supplies for this extension Committee. I contacted a few different pile. using the litter box but is hiding most of Willy Rogers helped me put the stones please let me know. board members on that committee, and Have a great week and say hello to sun- the time. I told him to be patient as cats in place and cement them together. Lastly, I would like to they are going to bring it up at their next shine. do take longer to adjust to new situa- When the planter was finished a call to thank Linda Lauzon for board meeting and work through all the Darleen Wood is the highway surveyor at tions. Dogs adapt much quicker. He also Wayne Bloomquist brought in a loader another generous donation details necessary to see if a firewood pile is the Auburn Highway Department and informed me that they found Blackie. bucket of beautiful loam to fill it. While to our project. She has been a going to work. writes a column for the Auburn News. LEGALS MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE TOGETHER WITH all the improvements along said line of Prentice Avenue from the of the Condominium described in the Master By virtue and in execution of the Power now or hereafter erected on the property, and point of intersection of the easterly line of Deed, attributable to the Unit. In the event (as of Sale contained in a certain mortgage all easements, appurtenances, and fixtures said Prentice Avenue with the northerly line provided C. in the Master Deed) subsequent given by Terrance P. McGough and Patricia now or hereafter a part of the property. All of Central Street; phases are added to the Condominium by A. McGough to Mortgage Electronic replacements and additions shall also be THENCE N. 85° 24' 40' West by Lot 18 on amendment of the Master Deed, the undivid- Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) solely covered by this Security Instrument. All of said plan 160.77 feet to Lot 13 on said plan; ed interest of the Unit in the Common as nominee for Lender (Sterling National the foregoing is referred to in this Security THENCE N. 24° 05' East by said Lot 13 on Elements shall be and become that specified Mortgage Company, Inc.) and Lender’s suc- Instrument as the "Property". . ." said plan 98.58 feet ro Lot 16 on said plan; in Schedule B of the Master Deed. cessors and assigns, dated September 14, Said premises will be sold subject to THENCE S. 79° 48' 30' East by said Lot 16 An exclusive right and easement to use any 2007, and recorded in the Worcester County and/or with the benefit of any and all restric- on said plan 136.33 feet in the westerly line shed, steps, bulkhead or chimney extending (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds in tions, easements, improvements, covenants, of said Prentice Avenue; from the exterior of the Unit as provided in Book 41875, Page 172, of which mortgage outstanding tax title, municipal or other pub- THENCE S. 10° 11' 30' East by said Lot 16 the Master Deed. the undersigned is the present holder, for lic taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the on said plan 136.33 feet to the westerly line A non-exclusive easement to use one park- breach of the conditions of said mortgage nature of liens, and existing encumbrances of said Prentice Avenue. ing space. and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same of record created prior to the mortgage, if any CONTAINING 12.922 square feet of land An easement of the continuance of all will be sold at public auction at 12:00 P.M. on there be. more or less. encroachments by the Unit on any adjoining Wednesday the 8th day of July, 2009, on Said premises will also be sold subject to For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- units or Common Elements existing as a the mortgaged premises located at 14 all leases and tenancies having priority over ed with Worcester County (Worcester result of the construction of the Carriage Drive, Auburn, Massachusetts, said mortgage, to tenancies or occupations District) Registry of Deeds in Book 19561, Condominium, or which may come into exis- all and singular the real estate described in by persons on the premises now or at the Page 114. tence hereafter as a result of settling or shift- said mortgage as follows: time of the said auction which tenancies or These premises will be sold and con- ing of the buildings as a result of repair or "...the following described property locat- occupations are subject to said mortgage, to veyed subject to and with the benefit of all restoration of the buildings or of the Unit after ed in MA-WORCESTER County, rights or claims in personal property installed rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, damage or destruction by fire or other casu- Massachusetts: by tenants or former tenants now located on covenants, liens or claims in the nature of alty, or after a taking in condemnation or emi- LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS ATTACHED the premises, and also to all laws and ordi- liens, improvements, public assessments, nent domain proceedings, or by reason of an HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. nances including, but not limited to, all build- any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, alteration or repair of the Common Elements THIS IS A FIRST LIEN ON THE PROPERTY. ing and zoning laws and ordinances. water and sewer liens and any other munici- made by or with the consent of the Trustees PARCEL ID: 69-16 THE TERMS OF SALE: FIVE THOU- pal assessments or liens or existing encum- of Meadow Brook Condominium Trust (the A.P.N.: PARCEL: 69-16 SAND and 00/100 ($5,000.00) DOLLARS brances of record which are in force and are 'Trustees'). LEGAL DESCRIPTION will be required to be paid by bank or certified applicable, having priority over said mort- An easement in common with the owners or THE LAND IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF check only by the purchaser at the time and gage, whether or not reference to such other units to use any pipes, wires, ducts, MASSACHUSETTS, COUNTY OF place of sale, and the balance of the pur- restrictions, easements, improvements, liens flues, cables, conduits, public utility lines, and WORCESTER, TOWN OF AUBURN, ON chase price shall be paid by bank or certified or encumbrances is made in the deed. other common elements located in any of the THE NORTHEASTERLY SIDE OF CAR- check in or within thirty five (35) days there- TERMS OF SALE: other units or elsewhere in the Condominium RIAGE DRIVE OWNED BY GEORGE J. after with Attorneys Stanton & Davis, 1000 A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) serving the unit. GEMME AND SHOWN AS LOT 7 ON A Plain Street, Marshfield, Massachusetts. The Dollars by certified or bank check will be Rights and easements in common with other PLAN BY CULLINAN ENGINEERING CO., successful bidder at the sale of the premises required to be paid by the purchaser at the Unit Owners as described in the Master INC. TITLES “PLAN OF PROPERTY IN shall be required to sign a Memorandum of time and place of sale. The balance is to be Deed. AUBUM, MASSACHUSETTS DATED Sale of Real Property By Auctioneer contain- paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Said Unit is conveyed subject to; DECEMBER 22, 1975 AND RECORDED ing the above terms at the Auction sale. Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, 1. Easements in favor of adjoining units and WITH WORCESTER DISTRICT REGISTRY Other terms, if any, to be announced at Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to in favor of the Common Elements for the con- OF DEEDS IN PLAN BOOK 420, PLAN 97 the time and place of the sale. P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, tinuance of all encroachments of such AND BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS SIGNED: Mortgage Electronic Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) adjoining units or Common Elements on the FOLLOWS: Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) solely days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- Unit, now existing as a result of construction BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EASTER- as nominee for Lender (Sterling National vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt of the Condominium, or which may come into LY SIDELINE OF CARRIAGE DRIVE AT Mortgage Company, Inc.) and Lender’s suc- in full of the purchase price. The description existence after as a result of settling or shift- THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF LOT cessors and assigns, Present Holder of Said of the premises contained in said mortgage ing of any buildings within the Condominium, 8; Mortgage, By: STANTON & DAVIS, As its shall control in the event of an error in this or as a result of repairs or restoration of the THENCE DUE NORTH ALONG THE EAST- Attorneys, FROM THE OFFICES OF: Jon S. publication. Condominium or of any adjoining unit or of ERLY SIDELINE OF CARRIAGE DRIVE, A Davis, Esquire, STANTON & DAVIS, 1000 Other terms, if any, to be announced at any of the Common Elements after damage DISTANCE OF 123.25 FEET TO A POINT; Plain Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, (781) the sale. or destruction by fire or other casualty, or by THENCE DUE WEST ALONG THE 834-9181 BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, L.P. F/K/A reason of any alteration or eminent domain NORTHERLY SIDELINE OF CARRIAGE (2139-4028-1008F/McGough)(06/10/09, COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVIC- proceedings or by reason of any alteration or DRIVE, A DISTANCE OF 40.00 FEET TO A 06/17/09, 06/24/09)(157016) ING LP. repair of the Common Elements made by or POINT AT LOT 6 AS SHOWN ON THE June 10, 2009 Present holder of said mortgage with the consent of the Trustees. AFORESAID PLAN; June 17, 2009 2. An easement in favor of the other units to THENCE DUE NORTH ALONG LOT 6, A June 24, 2009 By its Attorneys, use the pipes, wires, ducts, flues, conduits, DISTANCE OF 22.85 FEET TO A POINT AT HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. cables, public utility lines, and other Common LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF THE NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF 150 California Street Elements located on the Unit or elsewhere in HEIRS OF STONE; REAL ESTATE Newton, MA 02458 the Condominium and serving such other THENCE N. 89 DEGREES 37’ 33” E. ALONG By virtue and in execution of the Power (617) 558-0500 units. LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF THE of Sale contained in a certain mortgage 200901-0217 - BLU 3. The provisions of this Unit Deed, the HERIS OF STONE, A DISTANCE OF 401.84 given by Ann Marie St. Marie to Mortgage June 17, 2009 Master Deed, the Declaration of Trust of the FEET TO A POINT AT LAND NOW OR FOR- Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated June 24, 2009 Meadow Brook Condominium Trust and the MERLY OF ROBBINS; December 27, 2004 and recorded with the July 1, 2009 Plans, as the same may be amended from THENCE S. 18 DEGREES 12’ 25” W. Worcester County (Worcester District) time to time by instrument recorded with the ALONG LAND NOW OR FORMERLY OF Registry of Deeds at Book 35469, Page 261, NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Worcester Registry of Deeds, which provi- ROBBINS, A DISTANCE OF 216.53 FEET of which mortgage BAC Home Loans REAL ESTATE sions together with any amendments thereto, TO A POINT AT THE AFORESAID LOT 8; Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home By virtue and in execution of the Power shall constitute covenants running with the THENCE N. 79 DEGREES 02’ 30” W. Loans Servicing LP. is the present holder, for of Sale contained in a certain mortgage land and shall bind any person having at any ALONG LOT 8, A DISTANCE OF 299.64 breach of the conditions of said mortgage given by Tracy M. Degon and Jose F. time any interest or estate in the Unit, his FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same Hernandez to Mortgage Electronic family, ernployees, and visitors, as though THE ABOVE DESCRIBED LOT CONTAINS will be sold at Public Auction at 5:00 p.m. on Registration Systems, Inc., dated December such provisions were recited and stipulated 1.3678 ACRES MORE OR LESS AND IS July 9, 2009, on the mortgaged premises 16, 2005 and recorded with the Worcester at length herein. SUBJECT TO A 40.00 FOOT EASEMENT located at 8 Prentice Avenue, Auburn, County (Worcester District) Registry of 4. All easements, agreements, restrictions FOR A FUTURE EXTENSION OF CAR- Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and Deeds at Book 38048, Page 137, of which and conditions of record, Insofar as the same RIAGE DRIVE AS SHOWN ON THE singular the premises described in said mort- mortgage Deutsche Bank National Trust are now in force and applicable. AFORESAID PLAN. gage, Company, as Trustee for FFMLT 2006-FF4, 5. Rights of other Unit Owners as to parking BEING THE SAME PROPERTY CON- TO WIT: Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series spaces, walkways, steps, bulkheads, chim- VEYED FROM FRANCIS J. PAQUETTE A certain tract or parcel of land situated in 2006-FF4 is the present holder, for breach of neys as provided in the Master Deed AND JANET M. PAQUETTE TO TERRANCE Auburn, Worcester County, Massachusetts, the conditions of said mortgage and for the This Unit is intended only for residential pur- P. MCGOUGH AND PATRICIA A. on the westerly side of Prentice Avenue and purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold poses, and no other use may be made of the MCGOUGH IN DEED RECORDED being Lot 17 on a plan of Meadow View at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m. on July 10, Unit 07/11/2006 IN VOLUME 39350, PAGE 300 Acres in Auburn, Massachusetts, developed 2009, on the mortgaged premises located at For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS FOR by Hilma Building Corp. dated February 25, 4-5 Tuck Farm Road, No. B-5, Meadowbrook ed with Worcester County (Worcester WORCESTER COUNTY, MASSACHU- 1952, Francis B. Thompson, C.E. recorded Condominium, Auburn, Worcester County, District) Registry of Deeds in Book 38048, SETTS. with Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises Page 134. ADDRESS: 14 CARRIAGE DRIVE; Plan Book 180, Plan 34. bounded and described in said mortgage, These premises will be sold and con- AUBURN, MA 015012714. described as follows: TO WIT: veyed subject to and with the benefit of all which currently has the address of 14 CAR- BEGINNING at a point in the westerly line of The Unit is conveyed together with: rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, RIAGE DRIVE, AUBURN, Massachusetts said Prentice Avenue which point beginning An undivided interest of 1.70% in the com- covenants, liens or claims in the nature of 01501 ("Property Address"): is northeasterly 269.5 feet as measured mon areas and facilities ('Common Elements' Continued on page 8 8 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Wednesday, June 17, 2009 LEGALS Continued from page 7 Inc., Present Holder of said Mortgage, By Its after the date of sale, whereupon all obliga- the present holder, for breach of the condi- Attorneys, Orlans Moran PLLC, P.O. Box tions of the Escrow Agent shall be deemed to tions of said mortgage and for the purpose of liens, improvements, public assessments, 962169, Boston, MA 02196, (617) 502-4100 have been properly fulfilled and the Escrow foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, (244.5987/West)(06/03/09, 06/10/09, Agent shall be discharged. Auction at 2:00 p.m. on June 30, 2009, on the water and sewer liens and any other munici- 06/17/09)(155680) Other terms to be announced at the sale. mortgaged premises located at 64 Elmwood pal assessments or liens or existing encum- June 3, 2009 Dated: May 26, 2009, Wells Fargo Bank, NA Street, Auburn, Worcester County, brances of record which are in force and are June 10, 2009 as Trustee under Pooling and Servicing Massachusetts, all and singular the premises applicable, having priority over said mort- June 17, 2009 Agreement Dated as of July 1, 2006 described in said mortgage, gage, whether or not reference to such Securitized Asset Backed Receivables LLC TO WIT: restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Trust 2006-FR3 Mortgage Pass- Through The land in Aubum, Worcester County, or encumbrances is made in the deed. Certificates Series 2006-FR3, By: Reneau Massachusetts, located on the westerly line TERMS OF SALE: NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Longoria. Esq., DOONAN, GRAVES, & LON- of Elmwood Street, and which is more partic- A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) REAL ESTATE GORIA LLC, 100 Cummings Center, Suite ularly bounded and described as follows: Dollars by certified or bank check will be By virtue and in execution of the Power 225D, Beverly, MA 01915, 978-921-2670, BEGINNING at a point in a stone wall on the required to be paid by the purchaser at the of Sale contained in a certain mortgage www.dgandl.com westerly line of Elmwood Street at the south- time and place of sale. The balance is to be given by Ralph R. Brooks, III and Jennifer (2341.60/Brooks)(06/03/09, 06/10/09, easterly comer of the premises to be con- paid by certified or bank check at Harmon M. Brooks to Mortgage Electronic 06/17/09)(155448) veyed at land formerly of one Erickson; Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Registration Systems, Inc as nominee for June 3, 2009 thence NORTH 2° 24' East hy the westerly Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to Fremont Investment & Loan dated January June 10, 2009 line of Elmwood Street, ninety-nine and six P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, 31, 2006, recorded with the Worcester June 17, 2009 hundredths (99.06) feet to a point at Lot #7 Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) County (Worcester District) Registry of on the plan hereinafter referred to; thence days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- Deeds in Book 38343, Page 64 of which NORTH 87° 36' West by Lot #7 on said plan, vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt mortgage the undersigned is the present MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF two hundred two and six hundredths (202.06) in full of the purchase price. The description holder for breach of conditions of said mort- REAL ESTATE feet to a point; thence SOUTH 2° 53' 30'' of the premises contained in said mortgage gage and for the purpose of foreclosing the By virtue and in execution of the Power of West by part of Lot #9, fifty-eight and three shall control in the event of an error in this same will be sold at PUBLIC AUCTION at Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given hundredths (58.03) feet to a point; thence publication. 02:00 PM on June 29, 2009, on the mort- by Michael F. Horgan and Susan H. Horgan NORTH 87° 06' 30'' West by Lot #9 on said Other terms, if any, to be announced at gaged premises. The entire mortgaged to Mortgage Electronic Registration plan, one hundred twenty-five and ninety- the sale. premises, all and singular, the premises as Systems, Inc., dated September 24, 2003 eight hundredths (125.98) feet to a stone DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST described in said mortgage: and recorded with the Worcester County bound at land of one Whitney, now or former- COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR FFMLT The land in said Auburn, on the norther- (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at ly; thence SOUTH 5° 20' 40'' West by land of 2006-FF4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH ly side of Briarcliff Drive, bounded and Book 31781, Page 73 of which the Mortgage said Whitney, one hundred ninety-five and CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF4 described as follows: Beginning at a point on the undersigned is the present holder by ten hundredths (195.10) feet by land of said Present holder of said mortgage the northerly line of Briarcliff Drive at the assignment for breach of the conditions of Whitney to a stone; thence SOUTH 41° 11' most southeasterly corner of the Lot to be said Mortgage and for the purpose of fore- East by land of said Whitney, twenty-one and By its Attorneys, described, said point being eleven and nine- closing same will be sold at Public Auction at ninety-eight hundredths (21.98) feet to a HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. ty-seven hundredths (11.97) feet in distance 02:00 PM on June 25, 2009 at 28 Goddard stone bound; thence NORTH 73° 44' 50'' 150 California Street along a curve from a point of curvature in Drive, Auburn, MA, all and singular the prem- East by a stone wall, one hundred eleven Newton, MA 02458 said side line; Thence by a curve to the left ises described in said Mortgage, to wit: and forty-three hundredths (111.43) feet to a (617) 558-0500 with a radius of 520.00 feet along said side A certain parcel of land with the buildings point in the remains of a stone wall; thence 200812-1397 - RED line for a distance of 100.00 feet to a point; thereon situated in the Town of Auburn, NORTH 65° 45' 30'' East still by the remains June 17, 2009 Thence due north by land now or formerly of Worcester County, Massachusetts, on the of a stone wall, one hundred eight and seven June 24, 2009 Camosse one hundred twenty-eight and northwesterly side of the cul-de-sac of hundredths (108.07) feet to a point at an July 1, 2009 forty-two hundredths (128.42) feet to a point; Goddard Road, shown as Lot 9 on plan enti- intersection of stone walls; thence NORTH Thence N. 88º 29’ 45” E. by a stone wall and tled "Definitive Plan, Pakachoag Meadow 15° 03' West still by said stone wall, forty-six land now or formerly of Shunke forty-four and Subdivision for B.A. Sundin & Son, Inc., Rice (46.00) feet to a point at junction of stone MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF sixty-four hundredths (44.64) feet to a point; Road and Goddard Road, Auburn, walls; thence NORTH 75° 38' East by said REAL ESTATE Thence S. 72º 38’ 00” E. by a stone wall and Massachusetts," drawn by Cullinan stone wall by land formerly of said Erickson, By virtue and in execution of the Power of land now or formerly of Shunke fifty-six and Engineering Co., Inc., dated October 18, one hundred forty-one and two hundredths Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given nine hundredths (56.09) feet to a point; 1990 and recorded with the Worcester (141.02) feet to the point of beginning. by Jeremy West and Jennie Fahey Roach Thence due south by land now or formerly of District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 669, BEING the same premises as shown as Lot to Mortgage Electronic Registration Camosse one hundred thirty-one and eleven Plan 109, bounded and described as follows: #8 on a plan entitled, 'Plan of lots in Auburn, Systems, Inc., dated June 14, 2006 and hundredths (131.11) feet to the point of BEGINNING at a point at the most easterly Mass., owned by Wanda Olshewski. dated recorded with the Worcester County beginning. Containing 14.140 square feet comer of Lot 9 on the northerly side of the October 1, 1953, by Francis B. Thompson, (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds at more or less. For title reference see Deed cuI-dc-sac of Goddard Road, as shown on C.E.' filed with the Worcester District Registry Book 39233, Page 223 of which the Book 30605 at Page 221 said plan; of Deeds Plan Book 193, Plan 29. DEED Mortgage the undersigned is the present Subject to and with the benefit of ease- THENCE northwesterly, turning southwester- FROM NEAL ALBERT to NEAL ALBERT as holder for breach of the conditions of said ments, reservation, restrictions, and taking of ly, then southerly along the northwesterly line TRUSTEE OF THE ALBERT NOMINEE Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing record, if any, insofar as the same are now in of the cul-de-sac of Goddard Road, as TRUST [under Declaration of Trust recorded same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 force and applicable. shown on said plan, about a curve to the left, with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds AM on June 25, 2009 at 8 Prospect In the event of any typographical error the radius of which is 60.00 feet, an arc dis- on November 24, 2003, at Book 32298, Page Parkway, Auburn, MA, all and singular the set forth herein in the legal description of the tance of 120.45 feet to a point; 67) RECORDED WITH THE WORCESTER premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: premises, the description as set forth and THENCE N. 80° 56' 58" W. by Lot 8 as shown COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS ON A certain tract or parcel of land, with the contained in the mortgage shall control by on said plan, 199.73 feet to a point; November 24, 2003, AT BOOK 32298, PAGE buildings thereon, situate in Auburn, reference. THENCE N. 56° 22' 48" E. by land now or 74_ THIS IS THE CURRENT DEED. Worcester County, Commonwealth of This property has the address of 10 formerly of Army and McGourty, and by land For mortgagor's(s') title see deed record- Massachusetts, on the easterly side of Briarcliff Drive, Auburn, MA 01501 now or formerly of Granger, respectively, ed with Worcester County (Worcester Prospect Parkway, being Lot 8 as shown on Together with all the improvements now 212.25 feet to a granite bound (found and District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34426, plan of Prospect Park, drawn by R.B. or hereafter erected on the property and all held), as shown on said plan; Page 18. Cullinan, dated July, 1950, recorded with easements, rights, appurtenances, rents, THENCE N. 57° 29' 16" E. by land now or for- These premises will be sold and con- Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan royalties, mineral, oil and gas rights and prof- merly of King, as shown on said plan, 9.09 veyed subject to and with the benefit of all Book 168, Plan 44, and more particularly its, water rights and stock and all fixtures now feet to a point; rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, bounded and described as follows: or hereafter a part of the property. All THENCE S. 41° 50' 45" E. by lot 10 as shown covenants, liens or claims in the nature of Beginning at a point on the said easterly side replacements and additions shall also be on said plan, 162.95 feet to the point of liens, improvements, public assessments, of Prospect Parkway, being one hundred covered by this sale. beginning. any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, and twenty hundredths (100.20) feet from the Terms of Sale: Said premises will be BEING the same premises conveyed to the water and sewer liens and any other munici- intersection of the easterly side of Parkway sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and Mortgagors by Deed recorded with the pal assessments or liens or existing encum- with the southerly side of Auburn Street, assessments, tax sales, tax titles and other Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book brances of record which are in force and are measured along the easterly side of municipal liens and water or sewer liens and 16404, Page 304. applicable, having priority over said mort- Prospect Parkway; State or County transfer fees, if any there The premises are to be sold subject to and gage, whether or not reference to such Thence S. 58 deg. 32' E. one hundred thirty- are, and TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, restrictions, easements, improvements, liens seven and twenty-five hundredths (137.25) ($10,000.00) in cashier's or certified check building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax or encumbrances is made in the deed. feet to a concrete bound; will be required to be paid by the purchaser titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- TERMS OF SALE: Thence S. 31 deg. 38' W. by land now or for- at the time and place of the sale as a deposit ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- A deposit of Five Thousand ($ 5,000.00) merly of one DeSantels, fifty (50) feet to a and the balance in cashier's or certified session. Dollars by certified or bank check will be stone bound; check will be due in thirty (30) days, at the TERMS OF SALE: required to be paid by the purchaser at the Thence in a southerly direction of land of offices of Doonan, Graves & Longoria, LLC, A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS time and place of sale. The balance is to be said DeSantels, twenty-one (21) feet to a 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a paid by certified or bank check at Harmon stone bound; MA 01915, time being of the essence. certified check or bank treasurer’s check will Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Thence N. 66 deg. 13' W. by lot 7 on said The Mortgagee reserves the right to be required to be delivered at or before the Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to plan, one hundred fifty-two hundredths postpone the sale to a later date by public time the bid is offered. The successful bidder P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, (100.52) feet to a point in the easterly side of proclamation at the time and date appointed will be required to execute a Foreclosure Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) said Prospect Parkway; for the sale and to further postpone at any Sale Agreement immediately after the close days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- Thence N. 01 deg. 09' 20'' W. along the east- adjourned sale-date by public proclamation of the bidding. The balance of the purchase vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt erly side of said Prospect Parkway, ninety- at the time and date appointed for the price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from in full of the purchase price. The description four and fifty hundredths (94.50) feet to the adjourned sale date. the sale date in the form of a certified check, of the premises contained in said mortgage point of beginning. The premises is to be sold subject to and bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- shall control in the event of an error in this Containing approximately 8,650 square feet, with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The publication. more or less. leases, tenancies, and rights of possession, Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the Other terms, if any, to be announced at The premises are to be sold subject to and building and zoning laws, encumbrances, sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale. with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, condominium liens, if any and all other claim the sale and to amend the terms of the sale WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax in the nature of liens, if any there be. by written or oral announcement made Present holder of said mortgage titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- In the event that the successful bidder at before or during the foreclosure sale. If the ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- the foreclosure sale shall default in purchas- sale is set aside for any reason, the By its Attorneys, session. ing the within described property according Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. TERMS OF SALE: to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser 150 California Street A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed shall have no further recourse against the Newton, MA 02458 AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a at the time of foreclosure, the Mortgagee Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the (617) 558-0500 certified check or bank treasurer’s check will reserves the right to sell the property by fore- Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the 200710-1644 - BLU be required to be delivered at or before the closure deed to the second highest bidder, premises contained in said mortgage shall June 3, 2009 time the bid is offered. The successful bidder providing that said second highest bidder control in the event of an error in this publica- June 10, 2009 will be required to execute a Foreclosure shall deposit with the Mortgagee's attorneys, tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. June 17, 2009 Sale Agreement immediately after the close DOONAN, GRAVES, & LONGORIA L.L.C., Other terms if any, to be announced at the of the bidding. The balance of the purchase 100 Cummings Center, Suite 225D, Beverly, sale. TOWN OF AUBURN price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from Massachusetts, 01915, the amount of the Chase Home Finance, LLC CONSERVATION COMMISSION the sale date in the form of a certified check, required deposit as set forth herein within Present Holder of said Mortgage, On Wednesday, June 24, 2009, the bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- three (3) business days after written notice of By Its Attorneys, Auburn Conservation Commission will hold factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The the default of the previous highest bidder and Orlans Moran PLLC public hearings in the Planning Board Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the title shall be conveyed to the said second P.O. Box 962169 Meeting Room at the Auburn Town Hall, 104 sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue highest bidder within thirty (30) days of said Boston, MA 02196 Central Street, on the following: the sale and to amend the terms of the sale written notice. Phone: (617) 502-4100 7:00pm Michelle Whitney re RDA for by written or oral announcement made If the second highest bidder declines to June 3, 2009 property located at 15 Magna Vista Drive before or during the foreclosure sale. If the purchase the within described property, the June 10, 2009 Applications and plans are available for sale is set aside for any reason, the Mortgagee reserves the right to purchase the June 17, 2009 inspection in the Office of Land Use, Auburn Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to within described property at the amount bid Town Hall during regular business hours. a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser by the second highest bidder. NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF Anyone wishing to be heard on these appli- shall have no further recourse against the The foreclosure deed and the considera- REAL ESTATE cations should appear at the time and place Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the tion paid by the successful bidder shall be By virtue and in execution of the Power designated above. Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the held in escrow by DOONAN, GRAVES, & of Sale contained in a certain mortgage Ann Weston premises contained in said mortgage shall LONGORIA L.L.C., (hereinafter called the given by Neal Albert to Wells Fargo Bank, Chairman control in the event of an error in this publica- "Escrow Agent") until the deed shall be N.A., dated July 30, 2004 and recorded with June 17, 2009 tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. released from escrow to the successful bid- the Worcester County (Worcester District) Other terms if any, to be announced at the der at the same time as the consideration is Registry of Deeds at Book 34426, Page 20, sale. released to the Mortgagee, thirty (30) days of which mortgage Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. is Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 • THE AUBURN NEWS • 9 SENIOR CORNER Ways you can avoid the summer sizzle Despite the relatively obesity, emphysema, dia- doors? and removes extra body heat 25 times faster moderate weather that we SENIOR betes, respiratory illness or 6. Do you work or work out to the point of than cold air. If you are unable to take a cool have had lately I have no skin disease are at greater exhaustion in exceptionally hot temperatures shower or bath try a cold compress on the doubt that there will be at FOCUS risk for complications. — either indoors or outdoors? inside of your wrists and ankles or put your least one heat wave before What is your risk factor 7. Are you often under the influence of feet into a tub of cool water — presto! — sys- the summer is over. CHRISTINA for heatstroke? If you drugs or alcohol? temic cooling. For our weather to offi- answer “Yes” to more ques- 8. Do you take any of the following medica- Drink large amounts of water, even if you cially be classified as a heat SILPE tions than you answer “No” tions — anti-psychotics, tranquilizers, tri- are not thirsty. Juice, lemonade and decaf- wave it needs to be over 90 your risk increases expo- cyclic antidepressants, sedating antihista- feinated beverages can also help to prevent degrees for at least three days in a row, and nentially. mines, anti-parkinsonian agents, over-the- dehydration and heat stress. Avoid coffee and that type of heat can be deadly. Heat stress, 1. Do you have congestive heart failure or counter sleeping pills or drugs for motion tea, which are natural diuretics and cause you heat exhaustion and heat stroke can all lead to other chronic heart disease? sickness? to lose water. heart failure and stroke. 2. Are you over the age of 65? 9. If your home is not air-conditioned, are Try to find air-conditioned places to spend Heat exhaustion can be identified by mental 3. Do you have a history of previous heat- you able to spend at least part of your day in your time. Of course, the Lorraine Gleick confusion, light-headedness, headache and stroke? an air-conditioned environment, such as shop- Nordgren Senior Center should be at the top muscle pain and cramping. Very small chil- 4. Do you suffer from a chronic illness such ping malls, public libraries or a senior center? of your list. The center is air-conditioned and dren and older adults are most vulnerable to as kidney or lung disease? 10. Are you overweight? will remain open late in the event of a true heat stress or heat exhaustion, but elder who 5. Do you work or work out in exceptionally Pace yourself during hot days and rest fre- heat wave. If you need someplace to cool off have circulatory, heat and kidney problems, hot temperatures – either indoors or out- quently. A cool shower or bath is a real treat please call 508-832-7799 to check on the hours. Transportation to and from the center can be arranged. Christina Silpe is the Executive Director for LORRAINE GLEICK NORDGREN Elder Affairs for the Town of Auburn and the Director of the Auburn Senior Center, and pro- SENIOR CENTER: UPCOMING EVENTS vides a weekly column on issues concerning the elderly for the Auburn News. FRIDAY AFTERNOON MOVIES LADIES OF THE ROUND TABLE Grotto Band, sponsored by the Webster First Federal Credit Union and their employees. Call the Lorraine Gleick Nordgren Senior You are invited to attend a meeting of the Center at 508-832-7799 for the schedule of discussion group known as “The Ladies of the SENIOR CENTER movies shown on Friday afternoons at 12:30 Round Table,” which will meet at 12:45 p.m. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the senior center. Topics MENU to be discussed will be chosen by those who The Caregiver Support Group Meeting at attend. This group will be facilitated by the senior center will be held Thursday, June Menu includes milk and margarine. GENEALOGY CLASS Jennifer Piniarski, a licensed social worker. 25, at 6:30 p.m. If you are caring for an elder or Menus are subject to change without notice. an elder caring for someone of any age, please Your donation of $2 per meal helps keep the There will be no classes in June, July or Refreshments provided by the St. Francis join us. program running. Call (508) 832-7798 for August. Check the calendar in September Home. reservations. when Kay Sheldon will hold the monthly Genealogy class at the senior center. ELDER LAW PLACEMAT CRAFT CLASSES • Thursday, June 18 — Italian sausage with peppers and onions, mashed potato, Learn how to make decorator placements The Massachusetts Bard Association is carrots, bulkie roll, strawberries and angel STROKE from used greeting cards June 23, June 30 and sponsoring a talk on Elder Law at the senior food cake. July 7 at the senior center at 10 a.m. Cost is $2 center Thursday, June 25, at 11 a.m. Auburn District Nursing will present a pro- • Friday, June 19 — Swedish meatballs per person for supplies and pre-registration is gram on Stroke at the senior center Thursday, and gravy, garlic mashed potato, oriental required. June 18, at 10:30 a.m. YARD AND CRAFT SALE TABLES vegetable medley, what bread, AVAILABLE pudding/diet pudding. • Monday, June 22 — Chicken Picatta, HEALTH SCREENINGS FAMILY BARBECUE AND CONCERT FASCA (Friends of the Auburn Senior herbed rice, carrots, muffin, pineapple. Center Association) is sponsoring a Yard Sale The Friends of the Auburn Senior Center • Tuesday, June 23 — Hot dog on a roll, The Auburn District Nursing Association and Craft Fair to be held Saturday, Sept. 26, Association is holding a Family Barbecue mustard, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit cock- will hold Health Screenings, including blood from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the senior center. Wednesday, June 24, at 5 p.m. at the senbior tail/diet fruit. pressure, on June 19 from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. at Reservations for tables are now being accept- center. Tickets are $6 per person with children • Wednesday, June 24 — Salmon boat the senior center. ed (both inside and outside locations). under 7 only $3. Tickets are available in with dill sauce, mashed potato, peas and advance at the center. Following the barbecue onions, rye bread, cookies/graham crack- For more information on any of these events, will be a concert by the renowned Althea ers. please call 508-832-7799. 10 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Wednesday, June 17, 2009 SPORTS Rockets defeat Plymouth North for state title

last two outs for the save, and the center field, which scored Pluff. ROCKETS Rockets escaped with a 3-2 win to Eagles pitcher Joe Flynn, who continued from page 1 advance to the state finals. will be playing at Franklin Pierce Auburn started off strong, plat- “We almost felt like we didn’t next year, gave up the two runs on ing two runs in the first inning and deserve to win that game,” two hits in the first inning, but only another one a couple frames later. Swedberg said of the semifinal. allowed one more base runner (on a With the early lead, pitcher Tyler “We showed up tired and were pret- walk) the rest of the way. Beede settled into a nice groove, ty lucky to get that ‘W.’” But Auburn starter Jeff Croteau throwing only 57 pitches in four The Rockets got little to no rest, dueled with Flynn and went 5-plus innings while holding Mount as the next day (June 13) was the innings, only yielding one run. Greylock hitless. championship game, held at Chris Halliday came on in the Then the weather turned ugly, as Lowell’s LeLacheur Park. sixth and was able to get the final the pouring rain made the field “I would say it was a little bit of a six outs in earning the save. unplayable heading into the bottom disadvantage,” Swedberg said of One highlight in the inning saw of the fifth inning. The game was playing pieces of games in three Northeastern-bound Leroux throw postponed until Friday, June 12. consecutive days. “Plymouth North out a runner attempting to steal to “We scored early and Tyler was got to sit around for a couple days.” get in scoring position. certainly in control of the game. But to offset the number of Then, in the top of the seventh, We felt pretty confident going into games played in consecutive days, Plymouth North saw some life with Friday’s second half,” Swedberg the Rockets were able to take solace two outs when a double was hit off said. in the fact that they beat the Eagles Halliday. But the next hitter belted But finishing off a game one day in the final game of the regular a ball to the gap, Sullivan used his after it had already started is never season, 7-3. speed to track it down, and the cel- an easy accomplishment, and “I think that absolutely helped ebration was on for Auburn. Mount Greylock was able to get to our confidence, helped our mind The only negative all day for the Beede right away in the fifth set,” Swedberg said. “We knew that Rockets saw Halliday break his leg inning. we could at least hold Plymouth during the postgame festivities. As North to low runs. I think the con- he was being carted off the field on “He came back a little tired,” The Beede brothers, Tyler, left, and Kyle, stand with the trophy. Swedberg explained. “He battled as fidence was there that our defense a stretcher, the senior who finished much as he could. They started the would show up.” with the save was still able to hold game (the next day) by scoring two Just like in the contest with his trophy high in the air, symboliz- runs.” Mount Greylock, the Rockets were ing that his team was tops in the But Beede escaped further dam- able to plate two runs in the first state. age, and Auburn still led after five inning to establish control of the Other seniors on the squad complete innings, 3-2. game. include Leroux, Croteau, Pluff, After an efficient sixth frame, Leadoff hitter Nick Natoli hit a Natoli, Kyle Beede, Connor Beach, Mount Greylock made things inter- grounder, but with his speed the Brad Johnson, Steve Chalupka and esting during their last ups in the infielder needed to make a quick Greg Butcher. seventh. throw. The toss was errant, and Losing 10 senior leaders is never “In the seventh (Beede) got in a Natoli finished the play standing easy, and Swedberg knows this, but little trouble,” Swedberg said, “and on second base. After Steve Wallace he is also confident in the younger we brought in Brian Sullivan from struck out, Evan Pluff singled past players who now have a state title center field.” the third baseman, scoring Natoli. under their collective belt. Sullivan was able to record the Jon Leroux then doubled to right “It will be absolutely difficult to lose these guys, but we have some very talented juniors and sopho- mores coming back,” he said. “I’m looking forward to a new group of kids, but I think we should still enjoy the accomplishment from this year for a while.” And after finishing the year at 24- 2 and winning the Division 2 state title, the Auburn baseball team should be able to enjoy it for as long The Rockets’ Jeff Croteau and Jon Leroux come in from the bullpen during Saturday’s as they want. Division 2 state championship game against Plymouth North.

Chris Halliday, on a stretcher after injuring his leg as he celebrated winning the Division 2 championship, holds up the trophy.

On the mound are the Rockets’ three captains — Jeff Croteau, Jon Leroux and Evan Pluff — with coach Eric Swedberg waiting Evan Pluff stands at the plate, waiting for the ball. for Chris Halliday to come in for relief.

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ing its good work to advance leadership for Committee, which conducted the investiga- Moore opens district office in women in the community. tion, said, “This report documents the abuses Frost congratulates letter carriers “Because your organization helps women that have taken place in a program that was Shrewsbury realize their potential and dreams, we are glad designed to mandate affordable 40B Housing on food drive to assist in this effort,” said Bernie Gagnon, in cities and towns. During such difficult eco- BOSTON — State Senator Michael O. vice president at Webster Five Savings Bank nomic times, it is imperative that we increase BOSTON — Rep. Paul K. Frost, R-Auburn, Moore, D-Millbury,is pleased to announce the and chair of the Auburn Chamber of transparency and accountability in managing congratulates the Massachusetts Letter grand opening of a district office in Commerce Board of Directors. Chapter 40B so that communities and citizens Carriers on the 16th anniversary of their par- Shrewsbury. FLIC is a non-profit organization founded are protected.” ticipation in the National Association of On Tuesday, June 9, Moore and staff will be on the principles of female leadership, men- The report, “Chapter 40B: Building Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food holding office hours two days a week at the toring and the belief that when you can help Accountability into the Massachusetts Drive. office located at the Shrewsbury Housing someone else succeed, you personally and pro- Affordable Housing Program,” calls for a “It is the largest single-day food drive in the Authority, 36 North Quinsigamond Ave, fessionally grow and prosper in ways you more thorough process for certifying costs country,”Frost said. “All of the food donations Shrewsbury. never believed possible. under the program, which allows developers are used to restock food pantries, food banks Office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on “FLIC is very grateful for this in-kind gift to override local zoning in order to build more and shelters all across the Commonwealth. Tuesday’s and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday’s. and we thank the Auburn Chamber and its units than the underlying zoning would allow. This is a wonderful effort made by the letter “With the help of the Shrewsbury Housing board of directors for their generosity in help- It also calls for key rules to be established by carriers and the US Postal Service to help Authority, we have been able to acquire an ing us fulfill our mission in the community,” an open, public process that would ensure that those in need. Sadly, our economy is a reces- office that will provide me with a greater said Deborah Penta, founder. all stakeholders be consulted. sion, which means their efforts are needed opportunity to work with the people of the “In keeping with Deborah’s spirit of giving, Chapter 40B projects allow developers to even more than ever. I congratulate and thank Second Worcester District,” said Moore. “I we would like to follow her example,” Gagnon override local zoning in order to build more all our letter carriers, especially those men encourage my constituents to come by and get said. units than the underlying zoning would allow. and women here in Central Mass, who put this to know my staff and share any concerns or In return, developers agree to set aside a per- together and make a real difference.” ideas that they may have.” centage of affordable units, limit their poten- Last year, the Massachusetts Letter For more information please call Senator Committee calls for greater trans- tial profits, and return excess earnings to the Carriers collected more than 3 million pounds Moore’s State House office at 617-722-1485 or municipality. Under the program, there has of food, which contributed to more than 73 the Shrewsbury office if after June 9, at 508- parency in affordable housing law been no consistent auditing of developers. million pounds nationwide. Since the start of 757-0323, ext. 13. Cost certifications have been spotty and not the food drive, 909 million pounds of food has BOSTON — The state’s Chapter 40B afford- well documented, resulting in fraud and been collected nationwide. able housing law, plagued by allegations of abuse. Norman LaFlash, the NALC Branch 12 Food FLIC receives in-kind from fraud and abuse, is long overdue for an over- “The history of the 40B cost certification Drive Coordinator said: “The Letter Carriers haul to bring it up to standards of accounta- program is outrageous,” said Sen. Marc R. would like to thank the House of Auburn Chamber bility and transparency that would allow Pacheco, D-Taunton, chairman of the commit- Representatives for recognizing the Letter towns and cities, as well as developers, to tee. “At the very least, municipalities should Carrier Food Drive, especially Paul Frost for WESTBOROUGH — The Female regain confidence in the system, according to be assured that there is accountability in the all his work in getting this done. The food Leadership Interest Council FLIC announced a report released last week. cost certification process, and the opportunity drive is Saturday, May 9. In order to partici- last week that it received a $1,000 in-kind dona- Sen. Michael O. Moore, D-Millbury, a mem- for legitimate input, since 40B takes control pate all you need to do is leave non-perishable tion from the Auburn Chamber of Commerce ber of the Senate Post Audit and Oversight from local government.” food items wherever you get mail. The food to assist the non-profit organization in foster- In addition, substantive aspects of the pro- drive will be going on throughout most of the gram — including cost certification, density state and the food that is collected goes direct- limits, profit limits and the determination of ly to food pantries and food banks in your OPEN HOUSE what makes a project “uneconomic” — have community. The carriers receive help from been governed by guidelines instead of regu- many volunteers from the AFL-CIO, United lations. Way and many other organizations. It is spon- These particular issues are often the source sored by the United States Postal Service, of conflict between developers and municipal- United Way, Campbell Soup, Val Pak, Second ities. Such key aspects of the program should Harvest Food Network, AFL-CIO and many be governed by regulation, which has the other workers in the Post Office from the mail force of law, the committee says. Regulations handlers, APWU and Rural Carrier unions. It are more appropriate for governing a pro- is made easier with their assistance but we gram that allows developers to override local cannot be successful without the donations zoning laws. from you our customers. The need is always “If there is a piece of good news here, it is great, but is greater now so please be as gener- that this administration is in the process of ous as you can.” addressing problems that have been long If you want to contribute to the efforts, all ignored by previous administrations. The you need to do is leave a bag of non-perishable housing agency has already begun to act on food next to your mailbox Saturday, May 9, our recommendations. We are now headed before your mail arrives. During your regular Shawn Kelly photos down the path of broader input, and greater mail delivery, your mail carrier will pick up CHARLTON — Blessings Farm in transparency and accountability,” Pacheco the bag. 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Send all calendar listings and happenings To purchase tickets, please contact David to Editor Adam Minor by mail to the Auburn Domenick at 774-696-3976 or Tom Turco at News, 25 Elm St., Southbridge, MA 01550, by HUDAK, DAVIS WED 508-769-6661. fax to (508) 764-8015, or by e-mail to [email protected]. All calendar AUBURN listings must be submitted by noon Friday, to The Auburn-Webster Elks Lodge is having be considered for publication in the following a weekly Car ‘Cruizin Night on Fridays weeks edition. through the summer (with the exception of July 3). Burgers, hot dogs and beverages are available along with awards, trivia prizes, Tuesday, June 16 — and a DJ. There is no admission charge for this event and all proceeds will benefit local Sunday, June 21 charities. Bring the whole family down to see some of the area’s finest automobiles. The AUBURN Lodge is located at 754 Southbridge St. (Route 12), Auburn. Call 508-832-9575 for more infor- Tent Ministry, House of Prayer — mation. Tuesday, June 16 to Sunday, June 21 at the Auburn Sportsman’s Club, 50 Elm St., REGION Auburn. Schedule is as follows: • Wednesday,June 17 — Prayer for Healing, Courtesy photo Ten Star All-Star Basketball Camp — 7 p.m. Final applications are now being evaluated • Thursday, June 18 — Prayer for Mr. and Mrs. William for the Ten Star All-Star Summer Basketball Deliverance, 7 p.m. Hudak of Ohio announce Camp. The Ten Star All-Star Summer • Friday, June 19 — Prayer for Salvation, 7 the marriage of their Basketball Camp is by invitation only. Boys p.m. daughter, Sarah V. and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. • Saturday, June 20 — Baptism in Hudak and Brian R. Players from 50 states and 11 foreign coun- Shrewsbury, 12 p.m.; Prayer of Thanks to Davis who is the son of tries attended the 2008 camp. College basket- God, 7 p.m. Robert and Kimberly ball scholarships are possible for players • Sunday, June 21 — Come worship Jesus, Davis of Auburn. They selected to the All-American Team. There is 10:30 a.m.; March for Jesus, 5 p.m.; Prayer for were married May 2 in a also a summer camp available for boys and Fathers and Prayer for Step-Fathers, 7 p.m. beach wedding in Ocean girls ages 9-18, for all skill levels. For a free Directions to Tent — Go to Route 20, go to Isle Beach, N.C. brochure on these summer camps, please Elm Street, directly off Route 20 in Auburn, Brian and Sarah are cur- call 704-373-0873 any time. For more informa- rently post graduate chi- Getty Gas Station will be on the right or the tion, visit tenstarcamp.com. left depending on if you are traveling east or ropractic students at Life University in west. The Gospel Tent will be on Elm Street. WORCESTER Free parking. Marietta, Ga. They are both scheduled to grad- Baptism will be at Mary McLean’s home, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 27 Ridgeland Rd., Shrewsbury. uate as doctors of chiro- practic in December support group — Offered by The Family March for Jesus from the Auburn Public Caregiver Support Program of Elder Library parking lot to the Auburn 2009. Brian graduated from St. Services of Worcester Area Inc. and Sportsman’s Club. At 5 p.m. we march up Children’s Friend Inc. at Children’s Friend, Central Street to South Street to School Johns High School in Shrewsbury. He attend- 20 Cedar St., Worcester, MA 01609 (formerly Street down Elm Street. held at the Worcester Senior Center.) The Sponsored by House of Prayer Church of ed UMass Dartmouth and Worcester State event is for grandparents and kinship care- God, 70 James St., Worcester, MA 01603. Mail takers interested in sharing their experi- all love offerings to aforementioned address, College before attend- ing Life University. ences caring for grandchildren and learning include Suite 103, Box 16. about resources. This support group meets Tent helpers are needed Monday,June 15 at the second Tuesday of each month from 6 4 p.m., and Monday, June 22, at 9 a.m. p.m. to 8 p.m. with a counselor from For more information, call Pastor Richard berry shortcake. Events beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 30 Children’s Friend, Inc. Meetings are free and Anger at 508-832-3844. Chicken barbeque, 12 to 6 p.m., $9 for adults, open to all kinship families. For more infor- $5 for children, concert by the Alethea Grotto AUBURN mation on how you can participate, call 508- Wednesday, June 17 Band at 4 p.m. First Congregational Church, 753-5425. This event is made possible through 128 Central St., Auburn. Space available for Join the fun as Sparky’s Puppets per- AoA and the Executive Office of Elder AUBURN yard sale — call 508-832-6646. form “Stories from Outer Space” at the Affairs. Auburn Public Library Tuesday, June 30, at The Rotary Club of Auburn will host an AUBURN AUBURN alumni night for former Rotarians and 11 a.m. In the featured story, some colorful space aliens travel to earth in their flying members of the Auburn community who On Saturday, June 20, from 12 to 3 p.m., the saucer, intent on creating mischief. Other Independence Day Celebration — June 27 have worked with the Rotary Club on past Auburn Mall will be hosting the Boston tales of sun, moon and stars will complete — Adopt A Shriner! Once in a lifetime! Eat projects. This dinner will be held at TJ’s Bar Celtics 2008 NBA Championship Trophy. the program. lunch with a Shriner! Get your photograph and Grill on Southbridge Street Wednesday, Shoppers can pose and have their photo The show was created for the library’s with a Shriner! Get to see their amazing June 17, at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in taken with the trophy for free, just in time summer reading program theme: “Starship vehicles! See the Highland Drummers up attending may RSVP to President Louise for Father’s Day. close! Meet the famous Shriner’s Clowns! Downie at [email protected] or Adventure at Your Library” which is spon- sored by your local library, the Adopt A Shriner for just $10 and you receive Executive Secretary Beth Johnson at AUBURN all of the above! And treat these generous [email protected]. Massachusetts Regional Library Systems and the Massachusetts Board of Library individuals that give so much to our commu- Community Yard Sale — Space Commissioner. nity to lunch. Tickets: $10 — BBQ Choices of AUBURN Available — Don’t throw that good “stuff” Sparky’s Puppets dramatize favorite sto- BBQ Chicken or BBQ Pork loin and 2 Sides away. Recycle it by selling it to someone who ries from children’s books with lively humor and Drink; $5 Burger or Hot Dog and chips Auburn Recreation and Culture Tour of needs it! Do you have an accumulation of and plenty of audience participation. They and drink for kids. NOTE: The $10 ticket cov- Local Culture — Wednesday, June 17, at 6 things that are just too good to throw away have entertained children and family audi- ers one meal per person. Space is limited to p.m., at Worcester Hebrew Cemetery, up but you no longer need? Don’t have enough to ences throughout New England for more first 150 tickets! They will go fast! For more Dead Horse Hill, third street on left. Great hold your own yard sale? Join us on the lawn than 30 years. This event at the Auburn information please call 508-832-7736 or e-mail Western Railroad, 1839; Stone Crusher and of the First Congregational Church on June Public Library is sponsored by The Circle of [email protected]. more! Rain Date: Tuesday, June 23. Tour 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Community Yard Friends Community Partnership for Guide and Town Historian Ken Ethier, 508- Sale. Space is available for a $10 fee, tables Children, a grant funded by the MA WORCESTER 832-667 or 508-832-7736, or e-mail may be rented for $5. Let us do the advertis- Department of Early Education and Care [email protected]. ing for you. We promise to post plenty of and administered by the YMCA of Central Jewish Home Hospice Interfaith signs at key locations in town and will adver- Massachusetts – Boroughs Family Branch. Bereavement Support Group — for all AUBURN tise in the local newspapers. Other activities This event requires registration. those who have lost a loved one — Tuesday, include a plant sale, a chicken BBQ, petting Registration for Auburn residents will begin May 12 to Tuesday, June 30, from 4:30 to 6 A Kick-Off to the “Soup-er” Bowl — zoo (courtesy of Heifer International) and on June 15, for non-Auburn residents regis- p.m., at the Jewish HealthCare Center. Space The Grade Seven Emerald Team at Auburn more will also be taking place. Because of tration will begin on June 22. is limited. For information and registration Middle School has been working on an inter- our location, and previous yard sales, we To register please call the library at 508- call 508-713-0512, ext. 6219. Rev. Judith disciplinary community service-learning expect a large turnout. Reserve your space 832-7790. Osgood, MA.MDIV, Interfaith project this year. We have been learning now by calling Cindy Dube at 508-832-6646 or Chaplain/Bereavement Coordinator. Jewish about world hunger, as well as hunger within the church office at 508-832-2845. Home Hospice, 629 Salisbury St., Worcester. our own community. ONGOING The group is continuous, meeting every Emerald students and teachers submitted Tuesday at 4:30pm and follows a bereave- Monday, June 22 WORCESTER some of their own favorite soup recipes and ment curriculum. The group is free and open the students created handmade bowls in Art AUBURN to all regardless of religion or non-religious June events at The Clayground: class. The team plans to make these bowls affiliation. Refreshments will be offered. Rev. • Story Time — Join us every Wednesday available for purchase at our “Soup-er Bowl” Representatives from Fallon Judith Osgood has her MA in Counseling and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for a night on June 17. Why? Community Health Plan will be at the and her MDIV from the Graduate story and to paint a special piece. Projects The answer is simple — to benefit the Fallon Clinic, 35 Millbury St., Auburn, Theological Union in Berkeley, CA. She was vary, $6 per child, no reservations needed, Auburn Youth and Family Services. This is Monday, June 22, at 10 a.m., to present infor- ordained into the Unitarian Universalist walk ins welcomed. where people who are most in need can mation about Fallon Senior Plan, FCHP’s Ministry in 1996 and has served parishes in • Diva Night — The second Wednesday of receive assistance. All the money that we Medicare Advantage and Medicare Wyoming, Massachusetts and Connecticut the month from 6 to 9 p.m. Grab your friends, raise will go right back to our community. Advantage Prescription Drug Plans. For before entering the hospice field three years a bottle of wine and join us for some quality Please join us Wednesday, June 17, at the accommodations of persons with special ago. “Diva” time. Auburn Middle School cafeteria from 5 to 7 needs, or additional dates and locations, call • Summer’s finally here! June 24, 25 & 26, p.m. for a delicious bowl of homemade soup, 1-888-377-1980 (TDD/TTY: 1-877-608-7677). AUBURN and a variety of breads, beverages and from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Bring in your report card and get $1 off desserts. Every Monday morning at 11 a.m. and Thursday, June 25 your pottery purchase Ticket prices are as follows: $5 for an indi- every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. (not the studio fee) for every A on your vidual; $20 for a family of four; add $5 to pur- Knitters Groups meet at the Auburn Public AUBURN report card (maximum of $3 off). chase a handmade bowl. Library. Knitters of all skill levels are invit- • Independence Celebration — At When you arrive at the middle school on ed to participate for all or part of each ses- On Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m. — A pro- Lemansky Park in Auburn Saturday, June “Soup-er Bowl Night,” hand your ticket to sion. For more information call the library gram called “Retirement Planning 27. Stop by our booth at the fair and try your the excited looking kids at the entrance, and Strategies” will be presented by John at 508-832-7790. —voila — your soup is served! Once you hand on the pottery wheel. The studio will be Galvin of Ameriprise Financial Services at closed because we will be at the fair. leave the middle school, your stomach will be the Auburn Public Library, 369 Southbridge AUBURN filled with hot soup while your heart will be • We will be closed Sunday, June 21, for St., Auburn. It’s a new economy. Get a new Father’s Day. filled with happiness. Auburn Youth & Family Services offers a perspective on your finances so you can • Summer Camp now enrolling! Sign up food pantry program to any Auburn resi- make the decisions that are right for you. To today — Ages 7 and up, Monday to Friday, 9 Friday, June 19 dent in need. The AYFS Food Pantry is open reserve a seat for this program, please call a.m. to 1 p.m., $150 per session. Bring a lunch Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and also the Library at 508-832-7790. This program is Monday to Thursday. Pizza party on Friday. LEICESTER for emergency situations. For more informa- free and open to the public. Each child will have the opportunity to cre- tion, or to fill out an application, please call ate two masterpieces per day. The Leicester Lions Club will hold a Pitch Sunday, June 28 Sheryl at 508-832-5707, ext. 10. Party Friday, June 19, at 7 p.m. at the Ages 4 to 6, Monday and/or Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., $20 plus tax per day. Please Leicester Senior Center, 40 Winslow Ave., CHARLTON AUBURN Leicester. Admission is $4 plus a non-perish- pack a snack. able food item. All proceeds will benefit the Weekly Meat Raffle — Auburn RESCHEDULED: Auburn Rockets AUBURN Massachusetts Lions Eye Research Fund and Booster Club Golf Tournament — Sunday, Sportsman’s Club, located at 50 Elm St., the Leicester Community. invites the public to a weekly meat raffle. June 28, at Heritage Country Club. Tee time Annual Yankees Bus Trip Fundraiser The raffle takes place every Friday, early is 7:30 a.m. $100 per person, which includes — The 7th annual bus trip to the New York Saturday, June 20 birds tickets are available at 6:30 p.m. and the round of golf and steak luncheon. Looking Yankees’ Stadium will be held Wednesday, raffle begins at 7 p.m. All are welcome. This for foursomes and hole sponsors. All pro- Aug. 12. The trip leaves from the Auburn AUBURN is a non-smoking event. ceeds go to benefit the athletic program at High School at 7 a.m. Aug. 12. Come see the Auburn High School. Anyone interested, Chicken Bar-B-Que, Community Yard New York Yankees play the Toronto Blue please contact Lee Ann Gibree at 508-397-0298 Jays. The trip costs $90 and includes bus fair, Sale and Plant Sale — Kids activities ani- or at [email protected]. mals from Heifer International and straw- tickets to the game and lunch at the stadium. 14 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Wednesday, June 17, 2009 NEWS BRIEFS LOCAL ARTIST DONATES PAINTINGS TO COUNCIL ON AGING AWARDED $1K HISTORICAL SOCIETY Photo courtesy Les Gardner AUBURN — The Southbridge Credit Union’s Auburn branch, in the community Credit Union’s continuing Courtesy photo Community Champions Fund program, has awarded $1,000 to support the Auburn Council on Aging’s AUBURN — This month, the final class to have van fare subsidy program. The Council provides attended the old Auburn High School will grad- nearly 10,000 van trips annually, including service uate. The members of the Class of 2009 will be to younger disabled individuals. Receiving the funds were Christina Silpe, second from left, the the last to have studied in both the old high Council on Aging Director, and Carol LaPrade, sec- school, originally built in 1935, and the new, ond from right, the Council’s chairperson. state-of-the-art building, opened in 2006. Presenting the funds were Jeffrey Davenport, left, Local artist Paige Warren is helping the town president and CEO of the Southbridge Credit Union, note this historic transition through the dona- Robin Nashawaty, the Auburn Branch Manager, and tion of original paintings of both buildings to the Paul D. Raffa, Business Development Manager. Auburn Historical Society. The paintings are on display at the Historical Society Museum at 41 South St. “I thought it was important to mark this impor- Local company earns national recognition tant change. The old high school served gener- ations of Auburn residents,” said Warren, 20, AUBURN — The National Affordable who lives at 238 Millbury St. She is a full-time Housing Management Association (NAHMA), student at the University of Vermont. headquartered in Alexandria, Va., announced The signed, limited edition paintings are also on that Spear Management Group Inc., AMO, of sale, individually or as a set, at the Farmer’s Auburn, recently received National Daughter on Millbury Street or by contacting Recognition as a “Community of Quality” for Warren at 508-832-5335 or at outstanding management of Autumn Woods [email protected]. Apartments in Worcester. Through the Communities of Quality (COQ) National Recognition program, afford- able multifamily rental communities can be certified as having achieved a high standard of excellence in the way they are maintained Courtesy photo and managed, the services they provide resi- From left, NEAHA Executive Director Julie Kelliher, dents, the experience and training of person- Holden Christian Academy holds graduation ceremony Spear Management Group Inc., AMO, represented nel, and other criteria. by Resident Service Director Bonnie Gibbs, Vice To be recognized as a COQ, a rental commu- President Diane M. Andes, CPM, and Autumn nity must receive a high score based on six Woods Property Manager John Cinti. criteria: Physical Inspections; Employee Credentials; Financial Management; Programs and Services; Endorsements; and Photographs and Reports. As manager of a Nationally Recognized COQ, NAHMA acknowledged that Spear Management Group Inc., AMO, provides the highest-quality affordable housing to lower- income residents while adding value to its larger community.It scored high on inspection of its physical plant by an objective reviewer and on the quality of management reviews, audits, replacement reserves and other criteria. Its staff members were judged on their cre- dentials, such as those earned through NAHMA (e.g., a Certified Professional of Occupancy, a National Affordable Housing Professional or a Housing Credit Certified Professional) or by credentials awarded by other industry associations or organizations. Spear Management Group Inc., AMO, was honored for Autumn Woods Apartments’ resi- dent services and programs, such as its: • Six years of onsite Summer Lunch & Activities Program for resident children. • Four successful years of Afternoon Enrichment and Activities Program for resident school-aged children. • Teen Stop In Program, after school program for resident teens. Holden — Holden Christian Academy celebrated the • Collaborative programs with the Boy Scouts of Mohegan Council, the Girl Scouts of achievements of 12 eighth grade students at its annual Montachusett Council, etc. graduation ceremony, held Monday, June 8, in the Holden • UMass Memorial Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, providing health and dental services Chapel sanctuary. through its mobile van services. Salutatorians Rebecca Goodell and Abigail Kasdaglis, • Cultural Community Education Program. and Valedictorian Kelly Rourke all gave speeches to the Through partnerships with MassHousing’s Tenant Assistant Program, South Worcester audience of parents, teachers, and friends. Neighborhood Improvement Corporation, Friendly House, Worcester Community Action A keynote address was given by Mr. William Sullivan, Council’s Worcester Youth Employment Initiative, and the Community Service Learning who serves as the school’s physical education teacher. Program at Assumption College, Autumn Woods Apartments continually offers quality After comments by Principal Susan Hayward, the gradu- sources to services for its residents. ates each received a certificate of completion and partici- Among endorsements received by Spear Management Group Inc., AMO, were those from pated in a Litany of Commencement, led by Rev. Dr. W. District 3 City Councilor, Paul Clancy; Executive Director, Ronald Charette of South Gary Hayward. A reception followed Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corporation; residents, parents of children enrolled the graduation ceremony. and formerly enrolled in programs on site, and former residents extolling the benefits they The 2009 graduating class from Holden Christian enjoyed while calling Autumn Woods their home. Academy includes Morgan Blair, of Rutland; Brennen “There are thousands of providers of affordable multifamily housing in the nation,” said Cheney, of Paxton; Natalie DeAmelio, of Worcester; Guido DiPietro III, of Sterling; NAHMA’s president, Jim McGrath, NAHP-e, HCCP. “Spear Management Group, Inc., AMO, Rebecca Goodell, of Auburn; Michael Hobey, of Rutland; Jennifer Joubert, of Spencer; is among the select few that have achieved the very highest standard of excellence in prop- Abigail Kasdaglis, of West Brookfield; Sarah Peabody, of Fitchburg; Kelly Rourke, of erty management and in the provision of services to lower-income families. These services South Grafton; Sylvia St. John, of Charlton; Chawnee Younger, of Athol. enable residents to attain high levels of self-sufficiency and success in their lives and for their families. The work done by Spear Management Group Inc., AMO, is a credit to its entire community.” Diane M. Andes, CPM, Spear Management Group’s Vice President commented: “We are very appreciative of the recognition announced recently by NAHMA on bestowing the Community of Quality Award to Spear Management Group Inc., AMO, and its Autumn “Got Will?” You Should! Woods apartment community. We are proud of the work that we do on a daily basis in our efforts to provide affordable apartment homes to low and moderate-income families. Our Merrill J. Atkins, LLM Autumn Woods community is an example of a well run rental community where we provide a beautiful and affordable place for families to call home while managing a multi-million dol- ATTORNEY AT LAW lar piece of real estate for its owners — both extremely important roles for management. 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NNEWEW PRICE NEW LISTING NEW PRICE NEW PRICE DUDLEY – 14 Edward Rd! 8+ Rm THOMPSON – 13.3 Acres! 32 Emil Dr! WEBSTER – 148 N. Main St! 2 WEBSTER – 89 Lakeside Ave! DUDLEY – 12 Alton Drive! Ideal WEBSTER – 28 Skyview Lane! SOUTHBRIDGE – 452 High Street! WEBSTER – 493/495 School Street! Updated 8 Rm 29x53' Georgian Split! Colonial! 1/2 Acre Corner Lot! Fully 9Rm Cape! Granite Counters & Floor! Liv Family! Natural Woodwork! Updated Ideal Duplex! 5/7 Rms! 2/3 Bdrms! Almost New 7 Rm Split! Applianced Kit Starter Home for a Growing Family! 8 6 Rm Raised Ranch! Quick Highway Applianced! Din Rm w/Chair Rail! Fam Rm w/Cathedrals, Stone Frplc & Slate Flr! Kits! 1st Flr Kit w/Triple Ovens! w/Center Isl! Din & Liv Rm Cathedrals! Area of Fine Homes! Maple Cabinets! 1.5/1.5 Baths! Applianced! Great Rms! 3/4 Bdrms! Frplcd! Hrdwd Flrs! Access! Dead End Street! Living Room Applianced! French Drs to Deck! Frml Rm! 1st Flr Laundry! 15x15' Master Loft Fam Rm! 3 Bdrms! Office! 2.5 Granite Updated Baths, Heat, Hot Water & Investment Opportunity! 493 Fireplaced! 3 Bdrms! 2 Ceramic Tile Fam Rm! Enclosed Porch! Deck! and 3 Bedrooms w/Hardwood Floors! Electric! C/Air! Master Bdrms w/Dble Baths! Fully Finished Lower Level! Din Rm! Huge Liv Rm! Spacious Entry Bdrm w/Full Bath! 2.5 Baths Total! 3/4 Baths! Frplcd Master Suite w/Custom Remodeled from Studs, Custom Kit, Replacement Windows! New Gas Lower Level Family Rm - Possible 4th Foyer! 4 Bdrms! Mstr Bath! 2.5 Bdrms! 2 Car Garage w/Openers! Granite Bathrm & Walk-in Clst! Air! Closets! Laundry Rms! Some Repair Walk-in Closets! Laundries! Sep 2 Car Garage! Fenced Back Yard! Walk Water Heater! Beautifully Landscaped! Bedroom! Newer Windows! Remodeled Baths! Finished L L Neighborhood Setting! Oil/Wood Heat! 36x50 Framed Barn! Needed 2nd Flr! As Is! Basements & Walk-up Attics! Recent to Lakeside Beach! Private Back Yard w/Fireplaced Fam Rm! 2 Car Gar! Half $279,900.00 $469,900.00 $179,900.00 Windows! Garages! $209,900.00 $269,900.00 $169,900.00 $179,900.00 Acre Corner Lot! $239,900.00

NEWNEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEWNEW LISTING NNEWEW PRICE SOLDSOLD DOUGLAS – Whitin Reservoir! WEBSTER LAKE - Lake Access from WEBSTER LAKE – 202 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE - MIDDLE SUTTON - RAMSHORN POND! WEBSTER LAKE – 705 Treasure Island! WEBSTER – 22 Lincoln Street! 9 Rm WEBSTER – 11 5th Street! 7 Rm 406’ Waterfront Paradise! this Beautiful 8 Rm Contemp Colonial! Island! Townhouse! Move-in Condition! 6 POND!!! Convenient Point Pleasant! 56 Griggs Road! Yr Rd Enjoyment or Townhouse End Unit! Move-in Condition! Single, w/In-law or 5/4 Rm 2 Family! Cape! Applianced Kit! Din Rm Custom Contemporary! 6+ Rms! Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths 9' Ceilings! Crowns! S.S. Applianced! Ideal 2nd Home or Use Yr Round! Open Summer Lake Living! Panoramic Lake 6Rms, 2 Bdrms, Master Bath, 2.5 Baths New Roof, Windows, Electric, Furnace, w/Hardwds! Front to Back Frplcd Liv Super Lake Views! Cherry Kit! Cherry Cabs, Granite! Center Isl! Total! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Flr Plan! Panoramic Lake Views! Ideal Views! 64’ Waterfront! 2 Bdrm Ranch! Total! Applianced! Din Rm w/Sliders to Hot Water, Flooring, Ceilings, Walls, Rm w/Hardwds & Slider to Deck! 1st Frplcd! Hrdwds! 20x26 Fam Rm! Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! Flr Master Bdrm! 2 Front to Back 2nd Fireplaced Liv Rm! 1st Fl Master/ for All Water Activity! Applianced! Slate Like New! Applianced! Cathedral Deck! Frplcd Fam Rm w/Sliders to Patio! Fixtures, Etc.!!! Nice Yard! All the Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Hardwoods! "Marble" Baths! Glass Sinks! 2.5 Baths! C/Air! Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Frplcd Liv Rm! 2 Bdrms! Hrdwd Flrs! C/Air! Garage w/Storage! 2 BOAT SLIPS! Flr Bdrms w/Hardwoods! 1.5 Baths! Ceilings, Hardwoods! Summer’s Coming Major Works Been Done! 17,000’ Level Lot! 3 Bdrms! Gas Heat! C/Air! Sandy Beach! Heated Pool! Ready for Summer Now! Plan Now! $359,900.00 Heated Pool! Sandy Beach! $162,900.00 Enclosed Porch! Corner Lot! Shed! $599,900.00 $269,900.00 $399,900.00 $259,900.00 $189,900.00 $599,900.00

NNEWEW PRICE OONN DEPOSIT WEBSTE LAKE! Spectacular 10 Rm WEBSTER LAKE – 1401 Treasure WEBSTER LAKE – 120' Waterfront! WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond! Rare WEBSTER LAKE! Middle Pond Southern WEBSTER LAKE – 810 Beacon Park! WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond WEBSTER LAKE – 11 Ernest Street, w/Panoramic Views across South Pond! Island! Custom End Unit! Marina/Lake 9 Rm Brick Cape! Grand Views of South Find! Almost New! Custom Quality 8Rms! Exposure! Panoramic Lake Views! 112’ Ideal Garden Unit w/Water Views! Waterfront Lot! One of the Absolute Best South Pond! 80’ Waterfront! Perfect 8Rm Sunsets! Great for all Water Sports! Views! 6Rms! 1,874 Sq Ft! Appliances! All the Extra’s! Beautiful Sunrises! Waterfront! Level 13,016’ Lot! Sandy 10 Beautiful Acres! Sandy Beach! Fantastic Shorelines on the Lake! Perfectly Level! Custom Colonial! Panoramic Views! Pond! Frplcd Liv Rm & Fam Rm! Granite Kit! Formal Dining! Frplcd Liv Master Bdrm Suite that you'll never Custom Floor Plan! Hardwoods/ Marble/ Lake Facing Mstr Bdrm! Main & Lower Applianced! Granite! Fireplace! 4Bdrms! Shoreline! 8 Rm Ranch! Applianced Kit! Lakeside Pool! 1100’ of Yr Round Living or Sandy Beach! Western Exposure Across want to Leave! 3 Fireplaces! 3.5 Baths! Limestone! 2 Bdrms - Master Bdrm - Frplcd Liv Rm w/Lake Views! 3 Lake Facing the Widest Expanse of the Lake with Rm! Master Bdrm/Bath w/Lake Views! Level Kitchens! Beautifully Landscaped! Lake Facing Master & Master Bath! 3Baths! as 2nd Home! Applianced! 5 Rms! 2 Family Rm! 3 Bdrms! 3.5 Baths! Hrdwds! 2 Car Garage! Professionally Master Bath! 2.5 Baths! Frplcd Fam Rm! Office! Hrdwds & Ceramic! Air! Expand 3rd Bdrms! Master Bath! 3 Skylights! 2 Car Bdrms! Master Bath! 2 Baths Total! CAir! Sunsets to Die For! 10,183’! 26X30' Garage! Roof 07! Siding 09! Garage! Convenient Killdeer Island! Cathedrals! 2 Car Garage! Landscaped! Mahogany Decks! Garage! CAir! Gas Heat! CVac! $589,900.00 Level! 2Car Garage! Irrigation! Garage! And More! $199,900.00 Town Services! $325,000.00 $689,900.00 And Much More! $899,900.00 2 BOAT SLIPS! $415,000.00 $645,000.00 $549,900.00

WEBSTER LAKE – 326 Killdeer WEBSTER LAKE - Exceptional WEBSTER LAKE - South Pond – 105’ WEBSTER LAKE WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Pond! WEBSTER LAKE - Spectacular WEBSTER LAKE – Killdeer Island - WEBSTER LAKE – Middle Island! Middle Pond! South Facing! 5 Property! Spectacular Sunsets! 100' North Pond! Western Exp – Pond! Prime Southwestern Level Waterfront – Western Exposure = Middle Pond – Reid Smith Cove! 22 Bates Point Rd! Western Exposure! Views Across Middle Pond! 85' Rm Ranch! Frplcd Liv Rm w/Hardwood Waterfront! 5700'! 4 Fireplaces! Cherry Phenomenal Sunsets! Custom 3000’ Exposure – Spectacular Sunsets! Beautiful Sunsets! 10 Rm Contemp! Lake Western Exposure – Beautiful Sunsets! Fantastic Sunsets! 8+ Room Cape! Waterfront! Huge 20,202' Lot! 11 Rms! 2 Living Levels! 2 Kitchens! Flr & Skylight! 3 Bdrms w/Hardwoods! Library! Granite Kitchen! Media Rm! Dream! 10’ Tray Ceilings! Killer Lake 80’ Waterfront! Level 31,005’Lot! Views - Most Rooms! Fireplaced! Open Flr 7Rms! 3/4 Bedrooms! Cathedrals! 3 Lake Facing Bdrms! 4/5 Bdrms! Black Pearl Foyer! Tray Ceilings! Master 7Rms! 2 Complete Kitchens! Plan! 4 Bdrms! Master Bath w/Jacuzzi! 2.5 16x29’ Lake Facing Family Room! Lake Facing Enclosed Porch to Increase Master Bath! 3.5 Baths! 2 Frplcs! Views! Super Lake Facing 3 Rm Master 1.5Baths! Garage! $459,900.00 3/4 Bedrooms! Ideal Second Home or Suite & Office Suite! Lake Level 3Bdrms! 3 Baths! Sandy Beach! Baths! Great for Entertaining & All Water the Entertaining Area! 82' Waterfront! w/Kitchen &10x20 Resistance Pool! Suite! 3 Bdrms! 3 Marble Tile Baths! 2 Additional Waterfront Lots – 8500’! Year Round Use! Hardwoods! Carport! In-law Apartment! 2 - 1st Flr "Offices"! Theramador Kitchen! C/Air! Garages! Garage! Sports! Slate Patio! 2 Car Gar! And More! Each $229,900.00 Sandy Beach! C/Air! And More! Gardens! Security! And More! $649,900.00 $379,900.00 $1,499,000.00 $879,900.00 $599,900.00 $345,000.00 $749,900.00

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90 Worcester Road T 5 Loveland Road N Webster O Webster Lake FR COMMERCIAL BUILDING $269,900. ER $429,000 AT Spacious 2,361 sf W Unqiue 8yr Young W 51 EAST MAIN STREET custom cape! E Waterfront N Business zoned! Contemporary! Superb location for 3 BRs, 2.5 Baths, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, at 11:00 A.M. professional bldg High Quality or very fine Construction, This 1,590± square foot, commercial building, sits on over a half acre personal residence!! Quality craftsmanship & Beautiful Custom Features ~ Gourmet Kitchen, Absolutely Stunning and is located on busy Route 12. The building was previously occu- extraordinarily well maintained! 4 huge brs. 2 like Master BR w/French Drs! Great Swim/Boat Location, new ceramic full baths ~ 1 on ea level! Gleaming Sandy Beach, Patio, Professional Landscaping, pied by Mex to Go and KFC fast food restaurants. The property cur- hardwood floors throughout! Beautifully unique Breathtaking Views! A Year-round Great Escape! rently accommodates drive through ordering and pick up, seating for kitchen! 30x24 LL workshop! 26 in the dining area, parking for 32 vehicles and is across the street from McDonald’s. The building has a stucco exte- 13 Conservation Dr T 95 Southbridge Rd, ET E K K R Douglas R Dudley rior, walk out basement, is serviced by gas and has central air conditioning. This desirable site is in a high traffic area, A A M $329,000 M $267,500 TO What a Great Cul De TO EASY Sale - QUICK has excellent visibility, and is a great investment opportunity. W Sac Neighborhood! E EW Close! Not a Short N You will Love this N Terms: $10,000. deposit. 30 day closing. No warranties with respect to the accuracy of this description. "Just the Right Size" Sale or Forclosure! 3 BR 2 Bath Colonial Lovely 2,450 SF 4 2% Broker Incentive on 2.5 acres in BR Cape-5 Yr Young Preservation Park! Roof, 2 Car Garage There are actually visit zekosgroup.com for details trees that separate Addition w/11X22 EXCELLENT houses & woods off the back yard! Enjoy your privacy in Finished Rm Above, Open Flr Plan Flows Nicely! the back yard/deck & pool! Blues Skies prevail w/under- Kitchen/Dining Combo Features Maple Cabs, Oak Flr & THE ZEKOS GROUP AUCTIONEERS INVESTMENT ground utilities (no wires blocking the view)! Remodeled Oversized Island! Step down Family Rm w/Cathedral Kitchen/Dining w/customized cabinets, corian counters, Ceiling! Pellet Stove! Sliders to Back Deck/Patio & Private upscale appliances! Fabulous Interior Decor ~ recently 386 South Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Tree Lined Back Yard - the Perfect Space for Summer FUN! updated w/custom paint & berber! MA Lic. #104 508-842-6400

Professional Associates Conrad Allen TOOMEY-LOVETT, INC. www.C21TLC.com ConradAllen.com Agent Webster, MA 508-400-0438 Spencer (508) 885-3443 Acclaim West Brookfield (508) 867-7064 567 Southbridge Street, Auburn, Massachusetts 01501 Each office independently owned and operated (508) 832-6888 Ext. 222 • Fax: (508) 832-9054 SE SE SELLERS: If you need your home sold, Call us for a FREE MARKET ANALYSIS. LEICESTER: U -2 U -2 HO 12 HO 12 N • N • Federal front Colonial PE 13 PE 13 G O 6/ O 6/ N T T TI in cul de sac, 9 rms, SA SA S LI 4 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 2 EW N car garage. Features: “Similar Home” “Similar Home” granite counter top in WEBSTER-$289,900 WEBSTER - $269,900 CHARLTON-$189,900 Brand New large spilt entry 6 rooms, 3 bed- kitchen, hardwood flrs, cathedral ceiling family Brand New Construction! 7 rooms, 3 bed- Caroline Like New 3 bedroom 1.5 bath Cape, rooms, 2 full baths, 1800 sq. ft. Pick your rooms, 2 full baths, garage, decks & more rm/brick fplc, master bedroom suite and more. Glass like hardwood floors. Ready to colors now! Dir: School St. to Overlook Dir: School St. to Overlook to 1st street Bianchi on left. move in. $8,000 tax credit available. to 1st street on left. LEICESTER: If you are looking SPENCER: Many recent updates EAST BROOKFIELD - Three bed- $379,900. for country living yet close to include kitchen, roof, windows room ranch in established Worcester and major routes this and siding, there is a bonus neighborhood, some updates LEICESTER: Foundations are in for these is it! 4 bedroom cape with income from small apartment. done for you also includes pool contemporary ranches. Features: 2500 plus updated bathroom, hardwood This two family is worth a look. and deck out back. Near route 9, sq. ft. living space, 3-4 bdrms, granite count- floors in living rm and first floor Detached two car garage and pike and also near Lake er top in kitchens, hardwood floors, master bedrooms. Nice corner lot and nice side yard. Handy location. Lashaway. Come see today bedroom suites (soaking tub, separate show- back yard. Newer septic system. $179,900 $204,900 $183,000 er stall, double vanity) all baths ceramic tile, WEBSTER - LESS THAN RENT wooded lots and more. Starting $329,900. Payment includes taxes, PMI!! Like BUYERS: Register for our FREE “Daily Update” service on all properties in your price range. WEBSTER-$229,900 DUDLEY-$69,900 new three bedroom cape, new kitchen Visit my web site: www.carolinebianchi.com Webster Lake waterfront lot! Ready to Immaculate and ready to move in. 3 cabinets, countertops, ceramic tile, We can also help you get pre qualified. build right now. Town water and town room condo. Lots of storage. Priced new carpeting, no short sale, foreclo- CALL TODAY. sewer available. to sell. sure, etc. Only $115,900 NO MISPRINT 508-885-3443 508-867-7064 16 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Wednesday, June 17, 2009 • • L L E E S T T E E E S T T E R A A R A A

2 Maple Avenue SE Shrewsbury, MA 01545 U S S D O E U E H -3 S O C www.NewEnglandMoves.com 1 U E U N N O G D E H R E P SU O O 2 G R Inger Christensen 508/769-3823 AUBURN - $259,900 WEBSTER - $549,900 WEBSTER - $574,900 THOMPSON, CT - $319,900 WOODSTOCK, CT - $129,900 AUBURN - $218,900 508/365-3561 Ranch w/open floor plan, hrdwd/tile Killdeer Island Waterfront! 70ft Great opportunity... 2-FM plus Beautiful 6rm 3br 2ba Cape, Beautiful Townhouse with view, Cape 3br (1 on 1st fl), 2ba, floors, 3br, 1.5ba, fam rm, sliders, sandy beach. 8rm 3br 2 full ba. newer 2700sf Colonial, lge rms, 4 brick fireplace, garages, 5rm 1.5ba, deck, all new cabinets, nice eat-in kitch, new 3 seas sunrm, skylight, new bath & kitchen, corner Cont Ranch, stone firpl LR, fin LL garages, hdwd/tile, fenced yd. plus 4rm apt. hdwds & tile floors. lge LR, walk-out bsmt, lot, garage, patio. 79 & 79.5 East Main St 284 Killdeer Road 112 Old Turnpike Rd (Rt 197) 449 Dugg Hill Road off Rt. 197 22 Hill Street Licensed in MA & CT 1 Prentice Avenue

D LY E I C M U Elaine Armstrong A D -F E 508/353-1932 2 R 508/365-4022 WEBSTER - $249,900 WEBSTER - $649,900 WEBSTER - $259,900 WEBSTER - $349,900 WEBSTER - $249,900 WEBSTER - $259,900 Ranch w/rear apt, total 9 rms, 4br Waterfront! Your own 98 ft Open floor plan Cape, new kitch You’ll be impressed! Young 2-fam, Lge 2-Fam, 6/6, 3 br ea unit, Pine Large 3-Fam mostly renovated, To view these properties please visit 2.5ba, hdwd flrs, firepl, FHW heat, Peninsula. Waterview from every w/island, 6-8 rms 3 br 2 full ba, FR, mstr bdrm w/private roof deck, flrs, cab kitch, frt prchs, backyd, 2- 17rms, encl porches, gar, walk to bus/stores room, 9-10 rms, 4 docks, more! coal stove, deck, lge level yard. views of Webster Lake car gar, First floor to rent @$900 off street parking www.IngerC.com 28 Slater Street 131 Birch Island Road 66 Cushing Road 285 Killdeer Road 41 Brook St 2 Ray Street

OAKVIEW ESTATES Mainte nance Brenda Ryan Dot Aucoin Melissa Mary Jo Spiro Vivian Debra Debbie Joan Chad Michelle FR Broker- EE! Broker/ Cournoyer Demick Thomo Marrero- Nordby- Thomo Lacoste Splaine Roy Owner Realtor Hilli Doros Rivera 98 HAMILTON STREET, SOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550 • 508-765-9155 • 1-800-784-0445 FAX: 508-765-2698 Now offering rental services $8,000 TAX CREDIT TO FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS www.aucoinryanrealty.com Southbridge: Pride of Ownership E Southbridge: SPACIOUS HOME Southbridge: BETTER THAN NEW! S shines in this owner occupied 2 W U N W E E Beautiful Custom Built Home in pri- O U family! 4 rooms 2 bedrooms each E PLUS DESIRABLE NEIGHBOR- N IC H S N R vate country setting! 5 rooms 3 N • floor! 2nd floor rented for $575! HOOD! 6 rooms 3 bedrooms 3 P E M bedrooms 2 baths! Livingroom has P P Hardwood floors! Replacement BATHS including master bath! vaulted ceilings & gas fireplace! O -2 windows! Separate Utilities! 12 Ceramic Tile. Updated berber car- Stainless Steel Appliances! This Beautiful yard for gardening, enter- pet! Beautiful screen porch. Garage. property is soooo nice… really taining. $169,900. Fireplace. $189,900. must see before you buy! Model Open Mon-Sat 1-3 • Sun 11-1 Directions: Main to Hamilton to #4 Impressive landscaping. 2 car Hill Crescent. garage. $259,900. PRICE REDUCTIONS & No Condo fee for Sturbridge: SO MUCH HOUSE Charlton: AFFORDABLE HOME! 6 FOR THE MONEY! OVER 3600sf Holland: Move in Condition Ranch rooms 3 bedrooms 2 baths! 1st Year! of living area! 10 rooms 4 bed- with large 1/2 acre private, level Large livingroom! Eat in kitchen. INCENTIVES! rooms 4 1/2 baths! 1st floor yard on quiet street. Large living 4 year old furnace. Open Porch Dudley’s only 55+ Community, Country Setting, 6+ Acres master bedroom or 2nd floor room, hardwood floors, vinyl siding overlooking b-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l master bedroom each with their YARD! Minutes to RT 20! Needs a of Wooded Open Space, Walking Trail & Pond own bath! Good size rooms! 2 and portable garage. Not a foreclo- little updating, but move in condi- story barn. Attached 2 car sure or a short sale, just a good tion! Not a short sale or foreclose. Downsize without Losing Your Privacy! garage. Set back from street- deal. $139,900. Owner relocating. $169,900. 508-769-9184 $339,900-make an offer! From $230’s Dir: Rte 131 to Old Southbridge Rd to 4 Jons Way, near Cortis. Rd www.oakview55.com

WEBSTER- FOR SALE 2 Bedroom Condo $139,900. w/$1000. back at closing. Cherry cabinets in kitchen. Living room/dining room. First floor end unit with your own full basement and laundry. 2 deeded parking.Quiet family neighbor- hood, close to rte. 12, 395, 290. Condo fee $159/month. 508-248-6942

CHARLTON RANCH: 8 room, 3+ bed- rooms, 2 baths, Master Suite. 1st floor laundry, open floor plan, fully applianced kitchen, skylites, pellet stove, many updates. 1.4 private acre, prof. landscap- ing. Perfect commuter location, close to major routes $285,900. w/$3000. back at closing 508-248-6942

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of that fact,” he said. strongly disagree,” he said. “It’s pretty sad that it has come to that we’re going to play Tuesday and LITTLE LEAGUE But Finne made it clear he doesn’t “Strongly to the point I’m resigning this — we’re driving a good coach have a lot of fun doing it,” Finne continued from page 1 think McLaughlin is doing a bad job from something I love to do.” out of town,” Dyke said. said. “And if we win we’re just going situation he is stepping down from of running the league — he Finne is not the only one involved Finne said he thinks some parents to take the forfeit and call it a fun his position as supervisor of the acknowledged that Auburn has an with the league that feels this way. may keep their child home from the season.” league. “incredible” Little League baseball He said he has the support of other school or pick them up from the field Teresa A. Franco may be “I joined because of the kids. It’s team and said that McLaughlin has managers and parents, and Finne’s trip, but said he doesn’t think that reached at 508-909-4136 or e-mail become that it’s not about kids — “everything to do with that.” fellow coach, Paul Dyke, expressed should happen. her at and I have decided to resign because “She does a good job but we similar sentiments. “I told the parents on my team [email protected]. School board, historical commission argue over cupola

topic and became more animated, A policy proposed by Hammond in this until I have read it over,” she Former School Committee mem- CUPOLA School Committee Chair Elizabeth was put on hold until the next meet- said. ber Ronald Prouty, who failed in his continued from page 1 Gribbons steered everyone back on ing. School Committee member re-election bid last month, was in started when Historical the right track. Hammond said he created a policy Wayne Page said he did not see the attendance and was showered with Commission member Kenith Ethier “This is getting out of control,” that prohibits the use of “inappro- “harm” in voting on the policy, as praise from his former committee said he did not think the spot, locat- she told the committee members priately” using the e-mail addresses long as it was only a first meeting. members. The committee awarded ed next to the brook in front of the and the members present from the of parents by school-related clubs. The committee voted 2 to 2 for the Prouty with a clock as a token of school’s property,was ever owned by School Building Committee and He said the policy would make it so policy’s first reading, with School their thanks for the years he served the school department. Historical Commission. e-mail addresses are only used to Committee member Lee Ann Gibree on the committee. “The spot we’re talking about has Eventually, Historical notify about school-related events abstaining from voting, so it did not “Your love for the town is so evi- never been school land,” Ethier Commission member Laurie and asked the School Committee to pass. But the committee decided the dent in all you do,” committee mem- explained to the committee mem- Lanciault assured the School approve it for a first reading. policy would go on the agenda for ber Janie Bouges said. bers. Committee that the commission Gribbons informed Hammond next week’s meeting. Prouty told the committee mem- School Committee member Todd would be responsible for the repairs that usually policies are read over bers it was a “pleasure to serve” on and maintenance of the cupola and by an attorney before they are given FORMER SCHOOL COMMIT- the committee. Hammond said a “legal answer” and TEE MEMBER HONORED documentation was needed about would go through the School to the School Committee to be read. “I know it is still in good hands,” who owned the land. Committee before making any Gribbons also said she did not have he said. “There are a lot of questions that changes. a chance to look over the policy and There was a familiar face in the did not feel prepared to vote on it for Teresa A. Franco may be reached need to be answered,” he said. PROPOSED POLICY audience of the School Committee When the discussion ventured off second reading. meeting. at 508-909-4136 or e-mail her at tfran- “I don’t want to discuss anything [email protected]. Independence Day Celebration to be held June 27 the event has been difficult but celebrate that day,” he said. said she is trying to get more peo- JULY 4 the community has offered help- A new addition to this year’s ple involved. She said people who continued from page 1 ful hands. celebration is musical acts that want to enter into the race can Pappas noted that she has “There’s a lot of help coming will play throughout the day. The register that morning. Pappas attended the Independence Day from different directions,” he musicians scheduled to perform also stressed that helmets are Celebration since she was a said. are Matt Benoit, Desiree Bassett, required and police will be at young girl and reminisced warm- LaBonte said the event is turn- Glenn Stewart and the DMG every corner of the racecourse, ly about what the experience ing into a “great showcase” for band. Barbeque food will be which begins and ends at meant to her as a child. local businesses and nonprofits. served for the Recreation and Lemansky Park. “I just have so many happy There are more than 26 booths so Culture Committee members. There will also be five carnival- memories — you spent the whole far of local organizations, but Some of the vendors that are reg- size inflatables at Lemansky day there,” she said. “It’s always LaBonte said they would be istered to have a booth are the Park. The 501st Garrison Group, a been fun.” happy to accept more vendors. He Relay for Life, Longaberger, jewel- Star Wars impersonator organiza- Pappas said that the money also said they could still use help ry-making booths, the Women’s tion, will be at the festivities dur- made from this year’s in all areas as well — like in labor Club, Keeping Auburn Warm and ing the afternoon as well. About Independence Day Celebration or donations. Pakachoag Church. 150 Shriners will be present for goes directly back to the LaBonte said that it is impor- The annual two-mile road race the celebration and the Worcester Recreation Department for next tant for events like the and four-mile bike race will start Tornadoes mascot, Twister, will A pie eating competition winner smiles through a year’s celebration. Independence Day Celebration to in the morning of the day’s events make an appearance. grin laden with pie filling after wolfing down the Independence Day Celebration remain so children are aware of — registration is at 7:45 a.m. Teresa A. Franco may be reached treat in record time at last year’s Independence Day Planning Committee member what Independence Day means. Pappas said the races have “dwin- at 508-909-4136 or e-mail her at tfran- Celebration. This year’s event will be held at Jeffrey LaBonte said planning for “It’s a good reminder of why we dled” over the past few years but [email protected]. 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But in a clearly different role that toward the latter truly the reason I applied to be superintendent Did anything surprise you about the part of the year I made sure I created opportu- was because I had been here before, experi- superintendent position? nities for me to go to schools. I attended enced first hand the commitment the staff had numerous events this year. Any event where to students, the support shown by community “Well let’s see — there were things that sur- students were highlighted in any way, to toward education and I really believed this prised me about it. It often surprised me the which I was invited to attend, I made every was going to be an ideal place for me to serve issues that I needed to deal with. The ice effort to attend. I want to be sure that I stay as superintendent. I believed from the first storm, snow calls — all I knew would be com- connected to that which is most important to five years I was here that this is a district with ing my way — but this was a particularly schools, which is clearly our students. But as a incredible potential. So, that is what truly tough winter. I don’t know if I slept for more superintendent, there are so many other tasks drew me and they have not let me down by any than 20 minutes on any night that snow was and issues tugging or trying take one’s time I means. But knowing some of the people predicted or ice was predicted. So, that took realized I needed to be sure to put in that effort helped, although there were some new princi- some getting used to — that was a challenge and it’s time well-spent. Staying connected to pals and new teachers, but the core was still for me. Of the numerous issues I delt with this students is critically important.” here certainly.” year, there were many that were not directly impacting students. Having been a teacher for Since you had been in the Auburn When did you realize you wanted to be a so many years, an assistant principal for a School District before, how was it coming superintendent? year, principal for a year and then associate back as superintendent? Did it make the superintendent in those roles, I always felt a transition easier? “When I went through my Boston College Teresa A. Franco photo direct link to students and that is what drives doctoral program that’s when I started seeing Auburn Superintendent of Schools Maryellen me as an educator and the reason I came into “I remember going to a superintendents’ it through a different lens — that becoming a Brunelle in her office last week. the education profession. As a superintend- meeting for new superintendents and they superintendent meant your top priority was ent, and I suppose as you go up the ladder, I see asked us to go around the table and say,‘Share students and their education. As a teacher, working together in the best interest of stu- issues from a global perspective. I really have something with all of us that might surprise your top priority is the students with whom dents — by people I mean the parents, the to work — and I’ve gotten better at this as the others.’ So, as I sat there trying to think what you directly work. You certainly have obliga- teachers, the staff members, the community, year has gone through — to ensure that I could I possibly be surprising to anyone else tions to all the students in the school, but then the various boards in town. I think that’s the maintain that link to the classroom. Certainly, and I shared with them that my father had as a principal you’re concerned about all the only way for us to truly be successful and students in the school. But as a superintend- reach that goal of excellence to which we ent, it’s the students across all the schools. So, aspire.” it was through my doctoral studies that I real- ly came to believe an effective superintendent What would say is the most challenging should be able to have a very positive impact aspect? on the education of students. I hope I’ve done that this year, I hope I’ve grown in this job. But “Prioritizing my time. I’m strongly commit- I fully recognize and believe in the continuous ted to maintaining a presence in the schools improvement model and believe I have further that teachers and staff members see me visi- to go, but I hope that I’ve had a positive impact ble in schools because that’s where the most on students and what happens in our district.” important work happens. I think it is critical- ly important I maintain a visible presence in What would you say is the most reward- the community at various events. Each of ing aspect of being superintendent? those requires time so it’s the prioritizing, the juggling of my time and still getting done all “There’s so much of it that’s rewarding, of the other paperwork and tasks that need to quite honestly. When I visit schools and I’m be accomplished as well.” welcomed into classrooms, as I did a quite a few times over the past couple of weeks. Do you have any other thoughts you Attending events where our students or would like to share? accomplishments are being featured or cele- brated, that’s certainly very rewarding. A lot “When I reflect on the year, I’m amazed that of it is rewarding, honestly.I mean there are a the year has almost passed. When I look back, lot of challenges but it’s when I see the stu- I think it has been a positive year but I am dents being successful and when I see people looking forward to facing new challenges in the future and enjoy- ing success with our students, our parents and our community.”

Teresa A. Franco may be reached at 508- 909-4136 or e-mail her at tfranco@stone- bridgepress.com.