(978) 297-0050 • www.winchendoncourier.com Friday, September 12, 2014 Newsstand: 75 cents Harris Selectmen seek criminal complaint tapped against dog owner BY GREG VINE his dog had not bitten anyone to fill COURIER CORRESPONDENT else and was unlikely to do WINCHENDON — so again. Following the hear- Selectmen voted unanimously ing, selectmen determined Monday night to seek a crim- Sergeant should be confined Greg Vine photo inal complaint against Corey to Goodwin’s property and Danielle Hart, at left, and Dawn Harris, listen to questions Goodwin of 15 Cedar St. The would have to be muzzled any vacancy before Harris was appointed to the vacant seat on the School board alleges that Goodwin time he left the premises. Committee at Monday night’s joint meeting. lied during a public hearing Despite Goodwin’s state- on his pit bull, Sergeant. ment on June 9 his dog had BY GREG VINE That, she said, is when she decided to get Selectman Fedor Berndt not bitten anyone else, the COURIER CORRESPONDENT more involved in her children’s schools. made the motion to seek crim- board learned shortly after the hearing Sergeant had WINCHENDON — The School Committee “I see this as an opportunity to do what I can inal charges against Goodwin allegedly bitten a four-year- has a full contingent of five members fol- to help make the schools better,” Hart said. after Town Manager James old in the face sometime in lowing Monday night’s vote by the Board of “I’d also like to let other parents know what Kreidler informed the board 2013. Upon learning of this Selectmen and School Committee to appoint good things the schools are doing.” its decision to have Sergeant incident (Goodwin claimed Dawn Harris to the seat vacated by former Hart had been a pre-school volunteer and euthanized was overturned by his dog merely snapped at the member Christopher MacDonald. later worked as a part-time paraprofessional a clerk magistrate. While the child) selectmen voted at their With four members of each panel present for until her position was cut during a round of magistrate agreed with the June 23 meeting to have the the joint meeting, Harris received four votes layoffs. board’s opinion the dog is dan- dog euthanized. while Danielle Hart garnered three. Selectman Harris told the combined committees she gerous, it was decided to order Goodwin decided to fight Elizabeth Hunt voted “present.” Selectman has lived in Winchendon since 2006 and only that the dog be required the board’s decision. On Keith Barrows was unable to attend the meet- became in the Murdock Boosters Club in 2009, to wear a muzzle when off Monday, the town learned the ing. before either of her two children had entered Goodwin’s property. clerk magistrate had decided Before the voting, selectmen and school com- high school. She also has been a member of the During a public hearing against having the dog euth- mittee members first heard from Hart, who Murdock High School Council. on June 9, it was determined anized, instead imposing said she has three children in Winchendon “That’s when I became interested in the Sergeant had killed a smaller the restrictions set forth by schools; one each at Memorial, Toy Town and school committee,” she said. “I became very dog and bitten the dog’s owner. selectmen following the pub- Murdock Middle School. She added that when interested in helping and learning what things There were several other com- lic hearing on June 9. a job opportunity for her husband arose in might be done better.” plaints that the dog had exhib- “This was not a good situ- Minnesota, her children were adamant that Harris also said she’d like to get more of the ited aggressive behavior. Goodwin stated under oath they wanted to stay with their friends in the Turn To COMPLAINT page ­­­A11 Winchendon school system. Turn To HARRIS page ­­­A11 Livingston walks quietly to make a difference

BY JERRY CARTON COURIER CORRESPONDENT When the annual Jimmy Fund walk steps off next Sunday, Sept. 21, Winchendon police chief Scott Livingston will again be among those par- ticipating, noting that cancer “hits home” when you know people afflicted by the disease. Citing Dudley chief Steve Wagner as a friend who’s bat- tling the illness, Livingston said he’s looking forward to joining perhaps as many as Keith Kent photo 8,500 others in raising money Owner David Smith holding a gold medal and awarding winning Leyden for the Dana Farber Cancer with cumin, and head cheese maker Ryan Randell holding the other gold Institute. medal and the awarding winning Gouda with fenugreek. Seen in the back Livingston pointed out ground is a tank holding 12,000 pounds of milk in the process of being the Jimmy Fund walk is turned into a large batch of creamy Gouda cheese. The make room at the primary charity of the Smith’s Country Cheese is lined with windows so customers and patrons Massachusetts Chiefs of Police alike can watch while the cheese is being made. Association and proudly noted that it’s the chiefs from cen- tral Massachusetts that tend to show up in the greatest num- Bringing home gold: bers. “I look forward to this” every year, said Livingston. Unlike the Boston Marathon, the Jimmy Fund walk offers Smith’s wins honors four different routes: the full 26.2 mile course that By Keith Kent This allows not only for the begins with a rolling start in Special to the Courier closest inspection and moni- Hopkinton, a 13.1 mile trek WINCHENDON — Smith’s toring of milk, but means the (that’s the one Livingston will Country Cheese has been on cheese is made from the fresh- do) starting in Wellesley, a quite a roll over the last few est milk possible. The milk Courtesy photos five-miler beginning at Boston years. Hot off the trail of try- is taken directly from cows Chief Scott Livingston, at center with arms folded, waits for the start of last ing to follow up last year’s at Otter River Farm, which year’s event. Turn To LIVINGSTON page ­­­A11 success at national judging Smith purchased in 1969, via a venues where the Smith fam- large milk tank on wheels and ily won no less than five med- is immediately transferred to als, the local dairy announced the on site “make room” just in early it won two addition- up the hill at Smith’s Country Payroll confusion being corrected al gold medals at the Los Cheese, where all of the magic Angeles International Dairy that makes it a true artisan BY TRACY GAMBILL Competition in the categories cheese begins. COURIER CORRESPONDENT of Gouda with fenugreek and Known for their specialty WINCHENDON — To err is human. That is what occurred last week when the Winchendon Leyden with cumin. line of Gouda cheese, which is school district attempted to process the first payroll of the 2014-15 school year. Some of the staff, Since opening for business a Holland style of Dutch yel- numbering over 200, did not get paid on Thursday and some people who no longer work for the in 1985, Smith’s Country low cheese made of cow’s milk district received a paycheck. Cheese and its owners David and named after the city of The payroll specialist caught the error last Wednesday night and reported it to the superin- and Carole Smith have always Gouda in the Netherlands, its tendent’s office at 8 a.m. the next morning. By 9 a.m. Thursday, the problem had been related taken pride in knowing their roots can be traced as far back to the town accountant’s office which provides payroll services for school employees based on various artisan cheeses as the middle ages. Today information from the district. The bank was notified and appropriate adjustments were made. were “farmstead cheeses.” Gouda is one of the most pop- When asked what had happened, Superintendent Dr. Salah Khelfaoui stated, “It was really Farmstead means the milk the ular cheeses on a global scale, nothing, just a glitch in the system. Within two hours it was cleared up.” cheese is made from comes from their own dairy herd. Turn To SMITH page ­­­A11

SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE LOCAL “First learn the MWCC instructor Young field receives online hockey team meaning of what you distinction award seeking goals say, and then speak.” PAGE A2 6 5652510431 2 PAGE A8 Epictetus ­2 Winchendon Courier

Courtesy photo Mount Wachusett Community College Upward Bound Math and Science Director Angele Goss and State Rep. Jon Zlotnick were joined by this year’s Upward Bound math and science students during the program’s recent summer celebration. Upward Bound math and science marks 50th TRIO anniversary REGION — Dozens of Bound Math Science and tional and career build- the program is to prepare math based cultural/aca- workshops. area high school students the North Central Mass ing workshops. They also high school students for demic enrichment oppor- Freshmen and soph- from Gardner, Athol and Talent Search program, learned languages from postsecondary educa- tunities, hands-on labo- omores have access Winchendon were recent- both offered through Rosetta Stone, includ- tion programs that lead ratory activities; STEM- to state-mandated test ly recognized for aca- MWCC’s Division of ing Spanish, Korean, to careers in the fields based field trip, lectures preparation and a career demic success in Mount Access and Transition. Mandarin and Italian, of math and science. The and other activities. fair and roundtable, while Wachusett Community “We build a small sup- and participated in com- program provides a com- The students also juniors and seniors have College’s Upward Bound portive community that munity service projects. prehensive academic receive individual suc- access to dual enrollment math and science pro- allows student to take Other summer highlights year, summer and bridge cess plan development courses, SAT and ACT gram, a federal TRIO pro- positive risks toward include trips to several program during the-five and follow-up meetings preparation, Accuplacer gram celebrating its 50th educational and personal colleges and universities, year period that is cus- with academic counsel- preparation, a college anniversary this year. development.” Boston, Mystic Seaport, a tomized to the needs of ors and program aides, fair, college admission Sixty-three students The program is offered talent show and a family each participant. On secondary school course assistance, financial aid recently participated in to students who have an fun night. Saturdays and school selection advising, after- assistance, and postsec- the program’s six-week aptitude for math and sci- MWCC’s North Central vacations during the aca- school tutoring, guidance ondary course selection summer residential com- ence and are in grades Massachusetts Upward demic year, students par- and assistance, alterna- advising during the aca- ponent, which included 9 through 12 at Gardner Bound Math and Science ticipate in college tours, tive education programs, demic year. dual enrollment courses, High School, Athol High program began in monthly science, tech- parent/guardian work- extracurricular activi- School and Murdock 2008 with a grant from nology, engineering, and shops, e-mentoring and ties, career exploration Middle and High schools the U.S. Department of and field trips and took in Winchendon. Two Education. In 2012, the place at Fitchburg State thirds of the students college received a five- University. State Rep. are from low income or year, $1.3 million grant Jon Zlotnik of Gardner first-generation college to continue funding the was the keynote speaker families and have an program. Now complet- during a recent student identified need for ser- ing its seventh year at recognition ceremony. vices. the college, the program “The six-week UBMS During the summer, prepares high school program provides a students participated in students from Gardner, great environment for dual enrollment cours- Athol, and Winchendon students to grow aca- es, attended a leadership for success in high school demically, socially and conference, a career and college in the fields of culturally,” said Angele roundtable, and a variety math and science. Goss, director of Upward of recreational, educa- The primary goal of Courtesy photos Members of the Student Council and Superintendent Elizabeth Schaper join Principal Larry Murphy on the MURPHY stage to a thunderous ovation. At left: Principal of West Boylston High School Larry RECOGNIZED Murphy is congratulated by MIAA assistant director Savings by the Bushel Rich Riley for being named Massachusetts Principal AT HIS SCHOOL of the year during an assembly at the high school. The students immediately erupted into cheers.

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They may also be made available [email protected] www.morinrealestate.com for resale, with any proceeds going to Stonebridge Press and/or the photo re-print vendor. 978-297-0961 Friday, September 12, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­3 Calendar SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Historical Society members, $5 for oth- mulching, compost, harvesting, food FARMERS MARKET: The Toy Town ers. storage, canning and lacto-fermenta- Farmers’ Market will set up on the front WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 tion. Please call ahead to reserve a spot lawn at 126 Central St. which is the KIWANIS: meet at the Carriage House as enrollment is limited.There is no fee Unitarian Universalist Church across restaurant at 6:30 p.m. Want to make a but donations are gratefully received. from the Clark Memorial/YMCA. difference but don’t want to commit Suggested donation is $10. (978) 297- Market hours are Thursdays 4-7 p.m. to a political position? Come see what 1148 or contact Beth Ingham or Bob and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through helping the not-for-profit Kiwanis is all Jennings at [email protected]. the end of October. Available items about. Open to all with an interest in SPIRITUAL FAIR: A mediumship include produce, eggs, baked goods and helping Winchendon and its children gallery and events is scheduled 10 a.m.- crafts from local craftsmen and art- especially. 2 p.m. at Old Murdock Senior Center ists. Market Money coupons make great THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 sponsored by Messages from Heaven gifts, and can be redeemed at any Toy FARMERS MARKET: The Toy Town and several other holistic and spiritual Town Farmers’ Market vendor. Farmers’ Market will set up on the front vendors. Chair massage, Unity yoga, Farm and Food Education at Noonday lawn at 126 Central St. which is the demonstrations and more. Tickets sold Farm. Education sessions held from 8:30 Unitarian Universalist Church across at the door: $10. to 11 a.m. at Noonday Farm, 96 Windsor from the Clark Memorial/YMCA. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Road. Topics covered: organic farming Market hours are Thursdays 4-7 p.m. FALL FESTIVAL: at Ingleside this practices, how to get started, choosing and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. through year, just off Maple Street. Includes the plants, no-till raised beds, weeds and the end of October. Available items famous apple dessert contests (includ- mulching, compost, harvesting, food include produce, eggs, baked goods and ing pie eating), games for the kids, ven- storage, canning and lacto-fermenta- crafts from local craftsmen and art- dors, food and more. A chance to see tion. Please call ahead to reserve a spot ists. Market Money coupons make great the are being considered as a recreation as enrollment is limited.There is no fee gifts, and can be redeemed at any Toy space for the town by the Winchendon but donations are gratefully received. Town Farmers’ Market vendor. Enhancement Committee. Free and Suggested donation is $10. (978) 297- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 open to the public 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1148 or contact Beth Ingham or Bob Farm and Food Education at Noonday BENEFIT: for cystic fibrosis with a Jennings at [email protected]. Farm. Education sessions held from 8:30 spaghetti supper followed by a tick- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 to 11 a.m. at Noonday Farm, 96 Windsor et auction beginning at 6 p.m. at the MURDOCK-WHITNEY HOUSE Road. Topics covered: organic farming Winchendon Rod & Gun Club, River MUSEUM is open for tours at 1 and 2:30 practices, how to get started, choosing Street. Supper is $5 per person. p.m. at 151 Front St. Free to Winchendon plants, no-till raised beds, weeds and Turn To CALENDAR page ­­­A11 Vintage for veterans: car show benefits services walked from side to side rub- with gardens to tend and bing the shiny finish with a animals to take care of. soft cloth. Transportation service is A 1938 replica BMW War also available. bike was a popular draw. The organization handles “The bike was first made in referral services with the Germany, and then repro- VA medical, VBA, SSDI, duced in Russia, and in the Medicare, as well as other 1950s it was made in China,” services. To contact the according to its owner Dean Veteran’s Victory Farm call Draper of Fitzwilliam. the admissions director in There were raffles and Gardner at 978-728-4931 or items for sale in addition to email Brenda@veteranho- the show. A “Back Yard BBQ” mestead.org also took place. Sponsors Terri Harlow-Sillanpaa photo were the Hometown Diner, This vintage motorcycle was the hit of the day JDK Pavement, 202 Truck & Equipment, Little Stitches, BY T. HARLOW-SILLANPAA of owners invited a child or Gauthier Auto Service, and COURIER CORRESPONDENT two to sit in their car to have Fournier Garage. RINDGE — A great vintage their picture taken. Proceeds went to the car show took place recently Glancing at the list of Veteran’s Victory Farm in at the Hometown Diner in cars present revealed a ’72 Fitzwilliam. The Victory Rindge. There were about Olds Cutlas, 1981 Corvette, Farm is a housing option for 90 entries for this popular a Plymouth Belvedere GTX, our veterans; a program of event, many from about a 50 36 Ford, ’66 Chevelle SS, the Veteran Homestead Inc. mile radius of the location. ’32 Chevy Sedan’55 Jag, ’64 Here our veterans are given This alone proves how pop- Buick 225, ’79 Vette and so an opportunity for indepen- ular these shows are to the many more. dent living and a chance public. Two ’63 Galaxies were to build a secure future for Owners were on hand to there, one custom. This one themselves through therapy answer questions about their has been owned by Ed Gross and goal setting. Meals are vehicles. All cars, trucks and of Keene NH for about a provided along with single or motorcycles were gleaming year. “It has a 427 side-oil- double rooms and all modern in the bright sunshine. It was er engine,” he said. Gross amenities. Everything in the a real treat when a couple was happy to talk to people house is furnished. about this beautiful car as he It is a working farm

“I enjoy coming, you know,” said one lady who did not want her name mentioned. She didn’t want Garden club attracts to detract from the club in any way, she said. She was not important. It was the club that was import- ant. “It gets me out.” individualists Member Jane Galat is a sanctuary steward for the Arbutus Sanctuary in Winchendon, a New BY T. HARLOW- SILLANPAA COURIER CORRESPONDENT England Wild Flower Society sanctuary. Her efforts are an example of what members attain WINCHENDON —A pleasant group of individu- through their own hard work. als meets regularly to share their interest in gar- In addition to meetings with interesting pro- dening. They bring with them the nicest refresh- grams, they make occasional trips to special loca- ments to share over friendly conversation until it tions. Two places they have visited are Tower Hill is time to conduct business and enjoy a scheduled Botanical Gardens in Massachusetts and Pickety program. After all, it is a social occasion too. Place in Mason NH. Tower Hill has beautifully Each person enjoys beautiful gardens and the designed and maintained gardens, orchards, a additional subjects of horticulture and botany. secret garden, greenhouses and several water fea- These gatherings allow the ladies to exchange tures with fountains. There is also a café and a ideas and learn from each other. gift shop. The nearly 230 year old house at Pickity They raise funds in a variety of ways to give Place was the focus of the house illustrations done a scholarship to a deserving individual from by Elizabeth Orton Jones for Little Red Riding Winchendon. There are requirements, which will Hood. This place too has greenhouses, gardens and be given to you upon request from the club. a gift shop. They also serve gourmet luncheons, Four new members recently joined and they are making this alone worth the trip. not all from Winchendon. People tend to remain Joining this club would put you in good compa- once they join. Former president Lori Gaydos ny. They invite you to be a part of all this activity. served in her position for 19 years and she remains Meetings take place at the Ipswich Drive an important part of the club. It was she who came Community Room, 1 p.m., the third Thursday of up with the idea for the No-Bake Fundraiser. the month, spring through December. They would Simply put, she said, “this is a no-bake sale, you love to have you join them. For more information simply donate money.” Those who like to stay out please contact Janet Thompson at 978-297-0785. of the kitchen really like this idea. Your Guide To Local Fuel Dealers. HI-LO OIL, INC. 3 CHECK OUR LOW PRICES 3 50 GALLON DELIVERIES AVAILABLE 3 AUTOMATIC OR CALL-INS 3 COMPETITIVE RATES Eastern Propane “Keeping You Warm Since 1989.” 600 School St. Winchendon, MA (978) 297-4456 Phone: 978-297-0529 OFFICE LOCATED AT 1-800-522-2000 1335 ALGER STREET, WINCHENDON www.eastern.com Hi-Lo Oil, Inc. 1335 Alger Street Winchendon, MA (978) 297-4456

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VIEWSOpinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond Editorial Letters to the Editor Suchocki: listen to everyone What a night! To the Editor: We also have had to spend taxpayer Let me start by saying I totally sup- money to consult our attorneys for port the new police station location issues with town government. We had Every year we say it can’t get any better, yet it does. being that of the old courthouse. to pay our attorneys to review the war- The single biggest fundraiser the Winchendon Historical Society I believe this is a good fit since many rant articles after being told they were does is this monumental casino night the first Saturday in September. upgrades were made by the district written incorrectly; they were not, a Some people have told us they don’t gamble, come anyway just to visit court years ago and what would be waste of money because the town man- with friends. There isn’t a need to lay down any money at a table, just needed to make it the police station is ager decided to challenge something easily doable. I also believe having that we have done the same way for years. visit anyway and if you want to make a donation it’s appreciated. building occupied is one step in a much I could go on, but my real observation Some people say they won’t come because they don’t own “the right needed revitalization of the downtown. is there is also a group of “supporters” clothes.” Well, phooey on that too. I am also concerned about the current who may not have all the facts either. Yes, many people do indeed dress to the nth degree because it is an conditions our police work under at the What I know for sure is we have one excuse to do so. There aren’t many chances in today’s world to dress old building every day. town employee responsible for the divi- That being said, I also support the sion in this community and we must up and so we take advantage of the chance; but trust us; no one is sent rights of the people who disagree and decide to fix this problem to move the home for not having on a tux or evening gown. People show up in nice have demanded answers in what they town forward. clothes, we let them in; and they fit right in. No one is there to be the believe to be a lack of transparency This, our 250th anniversary year, has fashion police (although a lot of people did look absolutely awesome and legality of the process. Mike Young been so positive and brought about a and we love the chance to play dress up). and Rick McAllister have lived in and renewed sense of town pride and com- The money is needed to heat the beautiful Murdock Whitney participated in and served this com- munity. I believe the people who are munity their whole lives; and deserve serving and volunteering all want to Mansion every winter. It is a huge house and though it is purposely to be heard and have their concerns work together to make the next 250 not used much in the winter so it can be closed up and kept out at a addressed or “investigated” as need be. years great; but we can only do this low heat during the worst of the winter it still is a costly proposition to We call this democracy. through the truth, respect and action keep it. The pipes will freeze and other things will happen if the house As far as a group of “haters” costing toward common goals. As elected offi- isn’t well cared for; the WHS does indeed spend a lot of volunteer time the taxpayers money, I have a memory cials we must keep in mind that we making certain the grand old dame is well cared for; so let’s keep the of lawsuits lost by the town that far should try to represent the whole pop- exceeds what their concerns have cost ulation and listen to all voices, not just heat on. Low, but on. us. the ones we like. We thank, sincerely, all those people who volunteer and donate and I would also like to make an observa- do what needs to be done to make this happen. Top of the list of course tion knowing some of the inner work- Andrea Suchocki is Don and Bob, who donate their own gorgeous house for the event. ings of town government, having served Winchendon And to their sons Gio and Santino who work as small go-to guys (with on the school committee for two years. this help this year from friends) for their fathers. Good jobs fellas. And to Alyssa LaBrack, who has done this party for us for a few years now, and Rhonda the faithful; and to Peg Corbosiero. LETTERS POLICY She claims no big deal but without her it wouldn’t happen. She begins in July to make phone calls, and emails, and drives to see peo- Letters to the editor are always welcome, and may be sent to ple. She is relentless. And it happens. to [email protected], or The Winchendon Courier, 44 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475. Be sure to include She is well organized, intent and extremely loyal to the WHS and this a name and residence. Please refrain from sending letters event. People who attend change from year to year as some people just via fax, and be sure to supply a home address and phone can’t make it what with other obligations; but we always have a sellout number to allow for confirmation. Allow at least 48 hours crowd and it is because of Peggy. for a response. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday to We no longer have the carnation of the week from the Winchendon ensure publication in the following week’s issue. Every effort Courier, but if we did, we send them off to everyone who had anything will be made to accommodate late submissions, but inclusion can not be guaranteed. The rules of good taste and libel will, of to do with Casino Royale; but we would send bouquets of roses to course, apply to all submissions. Personal attacks will not be published. The editor Peggy. retains the right to edit all letters. Maligning our pets

Man’s best friend is widely slinky, nine- right. Of course one another it is said they are ment. believed to be the dog. Running lives felines. Notes of he did not know “catty corner from each other.” I challenge each of you who a close second is the cat. Somehow the he had catty- When the secretaries in the agree dogs and cats should not Dogs are faithful compan- idea of getting Concern wampus hair but steno pool are whispering be used to describe unfortunate ions, great sympathizers, a “cat nap” just you could see the about someone’s bad taste in situations to go outside right always up for a romp, eager doesn’t seem smiles appearing clothes we say they are being now and dump a 50# bag of for road trips and there are reasonable to JACK on faces around “catty.” Purina pet food over your head so many more accolades that me. Long naps BLAIR the table and I And how about the “cat- while standing in a dog dish could be listed. Cats want to are good. Short feel certain he walk.” filled with water. snuggle and entertain and naps are, well, wondered what There is something sexist Have someone film this and keep themselves immaculately short. was going on. here because the catwalk is put it online. It will go viral. clean. I have two cats. They nap all The derision of being catty- where the female models show And you will have made your But for some reason dogs and the time unless they are eating wampus comes into play in off a designer’s new clothes. So statement. cats get a bad rap by the word- or mousing. No short naps for many situations. it certainly does not refer to Then go back inside and pet smiths. these cats. So where does “cat Ever drive down a high- the actual stage, but rather sex- your dog or cat. There are those “dog days of nap” come from? way right after they painted ily to the “cats,” or the models They will thank you for it. summer.” Then there is one of my the white line in the middle? themselves (no “dogs” there!) And by the way, Lucy, There are those over read favorite descriptive words: Almost always someone drives There are many examples of Maggie and Toby send along books that are “dog eared.” cattywampus. over the paint and skews the wordsmiths taking in vain the their thanks, too. Some people look like “dogs.” I was at a board meeting one line, bringing it to a cattywam- noble qualities of dogs and cats. But they also get a few kudos, day and the guy at the end of pus state. It just isn’t fair. I think we need If you would care to read my too. the table was wearing a tou- Then there is the perhaps to stop it. BLOG, access it at blair-notes. As in “he was dogged in his pee. Somehow it went catty- more commonly used phrase: My Labrador retriever Lucy blogspot.com pursuit of the goal.” wampus on his head, which catty corner. When houses and my cats Maggie and Toby And then there are the sly, means askew or not quite are diagonally across from think this could be a move- Everyone seems to forget: it’s a trust

Public office, it seems to out the rest, right? Democrats, wound up behind got your job because you were sometimes be forgotten, is a There was not a small ourney bars. Three in a row. Wait. elected to it, there’s something trust. The people who tend to amount of hubris involved J It gets better. Agnew’s suc- of a different standard to which forget that fact are the ones as well. Bob McDonnell, once of the cessor as governor, Marvin you’re going to be held account- who, while holding office, seen as a rising star in the Mandel, also went to jail. The able. behave badly. That brings us Republican party, could have Heart circumstances surrounding For voters, it’s pretty much to the latest miscreant - for- avoided a trial altogether his situation were and remain impossible to know in advance mer Virginia governor Bob and accepted a plea deal that JERRY murky and shaky involving who’s likely to be un-trust- McDonnell. would have had him copping CARTON the assignment of dates to the worthy once they get into In case you missed it, to a single count and avoiding state’s racetracks and ulti- office; after all, it’s not as if McDonnell and his wife the risk of jail time. But, no. mately the conviction was any candidates are going to get Maureen, whose relationship Believing he could beat the the vice-presidency, remem- overturned but the pattern in out on the campaign trail and makes the Clintons’ tribula- rap, Bob went to trial, even ber? Turns out he was taking the Free State is clear. promise to be corrupt, right? tions in the 90s look like noth- taking the stand in his own cash in brown paper bags from I used to sneer when I’d read Voting sometimes is a gut ing, were convicted last week of defense, (and throwing the Baltimore-area contractors not that New Jersey or Illinois or feeling, and sometimes , even a combined almost 20 charges Mrs. under the bus as he did only while serving as gover- Louisiana were ranking as the when it comes to honesty, we of corruption from their four so), and wound up far worse off nor but was still doing so as nation’s most politically cor- get it right and sometimes not years in the stately Richmond than he would’ve been had he Vice-President of the United rupt states. Seriously? so much. mansion designed by Thomas taken the deal. States, right in the midst of The point is, of course, these The problem is — when these Jefferson. Of course the whole sordid Watergate. Agnew, by the way, politicians and others, think, situations arise, they, fairly or The McDonnells engaged in mess could have been avoided before being elected gover- for example, former Speakers not, further undermine the pretty run-of-the-mill corrup- in the first place had the cou- nor had been the executive of Gingrich and Livingston, for- faith people have in govern- tion for the most part, hav- ple, and especially the gover- Baltimore county and his suc- mer House majority leaders ment in general and these days, ing their daughter’s wedding nor, had the integrity to take cessor in that post, a guy named Wright (D) and DeLay (R), both in this era of understandable paid for, accepting gifts like seriously this whole “public Dale Anderson, who was a law from Texas, or longtime DC cynicism and doubt, that faith fancy watches and going on trust” concept. school classmate of my father, mayor Marion Barry, give the is wavering anyway. That’s lavish vacations, all courtesy The McDonnells are hardly went to the pokey himself after honest ones, and that means very bad for democracy, or of an upstanding fellow named the only people in politics to being convicted on most of the overwhelming majority what’s left of it. If it’s any com- Johnny Williams, a friend of behave badly and Bob is hard- 50-plus charges of tax evasion. of office-holders, a bad name. fort, the McDonnells are still a Maureen’s, and evidently a ly the only elected official to In next door Harford County, To be fair, I imagine the per- minority. You take what you very good friend at that, who act stupidly and/or greedily. three successive county execu- centage of dishonest pols likely can get, right? also happened to own a busi- A former Maryland governor tives, who, like Anderson, were isn’t any higher than in most See you next week. ness, and, well, you can figure named Agnew once resigned professions, but when you’ve Friday, September 12, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­5 MWCC launching new academic programs

GARDNER — Mount Wachusett ment; and medical coding. role in ensuring that healthcare orga- Community College is rolling out sever- As part of college initiatives focused nizations are compliant with state and al new and revised academic programs on the STEM fields of science, tech- federal regulations regarding capture, to prepare students for a wide range of nology, engineering and math, Mount storage, and release of all medical data. careers. Wachusett has added new concentra- This field is seeing rapid expansion “We’re excited about these new tions in these disciplines to its existing that will require significant new hir- opportunities for our students,” said liberal arts and sciences programs. ing of HIM-credentialed people to meet Dr. Melissa Fama, vice president of aca- The liberal arts biological science workforce needs over the next decade. demic affairs. “The new and redesigned concentration provides students with In this career, individuals with an inter- programs will serve needs expressed the first two years of a typical biology est in the medical field and information by local employers and students will be program so they can transfer into a technology skills contribute greatly to better prepared to enter the workforce bachelor’s degree program as juniors. the healthcare industry without being or transfer, so this is a win-win for our This associate degree may also be used direct care providers. region.” as a pre-professional program for aspir- Several certificate programs have Health information management, ing physicians, veterinarians, dentists, been added to the college’s short-term hospitality, cyber security, analytical and pharmacists. academic programs. The new hospital- laboratory and quality systems, and lib- Similarly, the liberal arts chemical ity certificate program provides stu- eral arts programs with STEM concen- sciences and liberal arts with physics dents with a strong foundation in the trations in biological science, chemical or pre-engineering provides students growing hospitality industry. The ana- science, physics and pre-engineering the first two years of a standard col- lytical laboratory and quality systems are among the additional degree and lege courses in preparation for transfer certificate program prepares students certificate offerings available as the into four-year programs as juniors and to gain entry level positions as labora- new academic year begins. ensuing careers. tory and quality technicians for manu- Existing programs that underwent In response to new federal laws reg- facturing companies and other organi- Courtesy photo changes to align with the most current ulating how medical records and med- zations. In the cyber security certificate industry trends include graphics and ical coding structures are maintained, program, students learn how to install Mount Wachusett Community College student interactive design (formerly computer MWCC has developed an associate operating systems and applications, Linda Coyne has enrolled in the college’s new graphic design-print/web); media arts degree program in the expanding field study networking topics, and learn how health information management program to and technology (formerly broadcasting of health information management. to secure and protect these technologies blend her existing computer technology experi- & electronic media); energy manage- Individuals working in HIM play a key against possible exploits and attacks. ence with her emerging interest in healthcare. Education Briefs APPLEWILD UPDATES 2.9 -5 are encouraged to visit. mum parental input. PARCC and a return to the pre-2010 on the Commonwealth’s 351 Enrollment is still ongoing. removes local decision making MA Curriculum Frameworks city/towns. These are public The 58th school year began Questions? 978-342-6053x110, authority due in part to the test WHICH are academically supe- tax dollars not spent on Special Sept. 2 for Applewild School [email protected] , being privately copyrighted. rior to Common Core. Education, professional devel- students. The main campus in www.applewild.org/learnmore Our members strongly believe CCF calls for: the re-introduc- opment or vocational educa- Fitchburg welcomed K-8 stu- implementing PARCC and tion of a “de-funding Common tion. dents as well as preschoolers at GRASSROOTS AGAINST Common Core will lower stu- Core” bill for Massachusetts. For more information and the Child Development Center PARCC (OPINION) dent achievement and threat- The President’s so-called “Race opportunities to get involved at Applewild. Also opening on WORCESTER — en the considerable gains to the Top” initiative should in the Common Core Forum, that date was the preschool Massachusetts has made with be replaced with “A Race to visit: CCF’s website www.com- and transportation hub at Massachusetts parents, activ- ists and both former and cur- Ed Reform.” Localize” emphasis for suc- moncoreforum.org and related Applewild at Devens. Colorio notes that Common cessful public education states Facebook Page. Interested families who want rent educators have estab- lished Common Core Forum Core Forum will now push like Massachusetts. CCF is also on Twitter @ to learn more about Applewild ahead with rallying support CCF supports: a new “cost/ CommonCoreForum. For an have several opportunities this (CCF), a statewide organization dedicated to informing Moms for new legislation designed benefit analysis” requirement immediate response, contact fall. On the first Thursday of to expose the flawed PARCC/ in 2015 calculating the unfund- Donna Colorio at (508) 450-0104 each month, parents are invit- and Dads and other stakehold- ers about the proposed PARCC Common Core initiative. ed mandate, price tag placed or [email protected]. ed to “Take A Look” Morning, Starting in 2015, CCF calls a chance to see students and exam and related Common Core State Standards. CCF is for both (D) and (R) sponsors teachers in action. Meet at the at the State House to support Crocker Building, 120 Prospect an all-volunteer, non-partisan group that does not accept a new Let’s Stay #1 Legislative Street in Fitchburg, at 9 a.m. Package: Everthing Spiritual Fall dates are Oct. 2, Nov. 6, and donations. In a few, short months CCF CCF endorses: new “opt Saturday, Sept. 20th • 10am to 2pm Dec.4. Mid-year admissions are out” legislation empowering considered. has worked to educate local officials and parents about the Massachusetts Moms / Dads to Old Murdock Senior Center The public is invited to the remove their district children Harvest Fair on Saturday, Oct. serious drawbacks of PARCC Messages from Heaven with Bonnie Page and the results are astound- from an inferior and duplica- 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fun tive high stakes exam (PARCC) for the whole family with good ing. To date, over 60 percent Unity Yoga of all Massachusetts public which is not internationally food, lots of children’s events, bench marked nor supported with Demonstrations of Chair Yoga and the wonderful gift basket school districts have opted to delay, defer or reject the new by our leading teacher unions. raffles. Campus tours will be CCF endorses: new “snuff & Crystal Singing Bowls available on that day. high stakes exam touted by both the Patrick and Obama out” legislation immediately Holistic and Spiritual Vendors The Parents Association halting the unnecessary Data annual rummage sale, a well- Administrations, making its implementation highly ques- Collection Process undertak- known event for bargain-hunt- en by Common Core, imple- 31 Reiki Message ers, will take place in the tionable. After a closer review of the mented by PARCC and the Brookside Healing Center Rosebud Creations Sutton Gym on Friday, Nov. Massachusetts DESE. This is 7 from 4:30-7:30 p.m., and on state’s 408 school districts, a whopping 66 percent have an unnecessary intrusion that Jewelry by Maria Scentsy Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. violates parental rights and to 1 p.m. either remained undecid- Kakes by Kate Sound Alchemy ed, or have chosen to stick family privacy. The Fall Admissions Open CCF endorses: filing new House will be held on Saturday, with MCAS as of the June Pampered Chef Tastefully Simple 30, 2014 early decision dead- “time out” legislation placing Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. Interested a two-year moratorium on Whims & Wishes families will tour campus, line. (Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and PARCC implementation for learn about our enhanced Massachusetts until further Tickets sold at the door $10 Affordability Initiative for Secondary Education) Donna Colorio, founder independent financial aid, and AppleCore review is com- Scholarships. More infor- of the Common Core Forum, and former Worcester School pleted. CCF mation on Applewild School favors stay- Weekly Crossword admission and events can be Committee member states, “CCF believes in high aca- ing with the September 12, 2014 found at www.applewild.org, MCAS exam and by calling (978) demic standards and maxi- Across 342-6053. On Wednesday, 1. Comedian Bill, Sept. 17 an informally Applewild at 4. ___ pneumonia Devens Open 9. Scarecrow stuffing House, 5:30 to 7:00 14. “Well, ___-di-dah!” pm. Newly opened 15. Accustom preschool and 16. ___ de menthe pre-Kindergar- 17. Alias ten at 27 Jackson 18. Homeothermic Road, Devens. (hyphenated) Prospective fam- 20. Defender of a cause ilies interested in 22. Be there year-round, cur- 455 Maple Street • Winchendon 978.297.2133 23. Darling riculum-based 24. Archaeological find preschool for ages 27. Jekyll’s alter ego 28. Scare 30. Classic board game 31. Lentil, e.g. Email 32. Dress styles (hy- phenated) 34. Assortment Us! 36. Directory listing (2 wds) 42. Container weight 43. Granular 44. Mercury and Mars 48. Medical advice, often Down 29. Set aside 59. All alternative 50. Weather balloon 33. Intensify 61. Holiday drink 51. Husk 1. Applaud 35. “One of ___” (Wil- 62. “___ say!” (con- 52. Conundrum 2. Insect gall on oak la Cather novel) traction) 54. Biochemistry abbr. trees (2 wds) 37. Sundae topper, What’s On 55. Fodder preserved 3. Kerogen oil (2 wds) perhaps Your Mind? through fermen- 4. Bawdy 38. Native New Zea- tation 5. Broadcasting (2 lander We’d Like wds) 39. Housing for a ship’s to Know. 57. Beaming 60. Groom’s lapel 6. Four-___ stove compass 7. Branch 40. Imperil flower This Week’s Answers: Email us your 63. Computer-generat- 8. Confederate soldier, 41. “The Catcher in the for short ___” thoughts to: ed image (acro- nym) 9. Sean Connery, for 44. Blowhard ruth@ 64. Adjust one 45. Brooks Robinson, stonebridge 65. Ancient 10. Pledged fidelities e.g. 11. Fly-by-night? 46. Make less concen- press.com 66. Certain digital watch face, for 12. Recantation trated short 13. Married 47. Old-fashioned 19. Inadequate school tablets We’d Love 67. “Silly” birds 68. Very great praise or 21. Agreeing (with) 49. Shipworm To Hear honor 25. Elsa of “Born Free” 53. Harder to find 69. “... ___ he drove out 26. “Cast Away” setting 56. Blood’s partner From You! of sight” 28. Convened 58. Contradict Friday, September 12, 2014 ­6 Winchendon Courier Police Log

Editor’s Note: The information con- dent (Hall Road) report taken; 4:44 p.m.: East) report taken; 10:33 a.m.: general a.m.: MV stop (Central Street) verbal tained in this police log was obtained accident (Spring Street) report taken; 4:52 info (Spring Street) report taken; 10:45 warning; 1:17-3:26 a.m.: five building through public documents kept by the p.m.: disturbance (Elm Street) spoken a.m.: ambulance (Hillside Terrace) trans- checks, secure; 1:38 a.m.: suspicious per- police department, and is considered to be to; 6:28 p.m.: gunshots heard (Glenallan port; 11:05 a.m.: sex offender registration son (Ipswich Drive) spoken to; 1:44 a.m.: the account of the police. All subjects are Street) spoken to; 7:56 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) info taken; 11:10 a.m.: patrol initiated (Jackson Avenue) spoken considered innocent until proven guilty in (School Street) traffic citation; 8:36 p.m.: general info (West Street) spoken to; 12:35 to; 1:49 a.m.: MV stop (Central Street) a court of law. MV stop (Spring Street) traffic citation; p.m.: suspicious person (Central Street) verbal warning; 2:34 a.m.: assist other PD MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 8:44 p.m.: officer wanted (Ipswich Drive) gone on arrival; 2:43 p.m.: ambulance (phone) assisted; 3:42 a.m.: welfare check 12-2:19 a.m.: 22 building checks, secure; gone on arrival; 10:28 p.m.: disturbance (Webster Street) transport; 3:20 p.m.: offi- (address not printed) transport; 6:26 12:29 a.m.: larceny (Mechanic Street) (Willoughby Avenue) report taken; 10:43 cer wanted (Metcalf Street) spoken to; 3:21 a.m.: ambulance (Monadnock Avenue) report taken; 12:35 a.m.: suspicious p.m.: officer wanted (Webster Street) p.m.: general info (Central Street) advised services rendered; 8:19 a.m.: ambulance MV (North Ashburnham Road) unable report taken; 11:37 p.m.: officer wanted officer; 3:39 p.m.: larceny (Spring Street) (Front Street) transport; 10:01 a.m.: park- to locate; 2:38 a.m.: noise complaint (Benjamin Street) spoken to. report taken; 4:49 p.m.: general info (walk ing violation (Juniper Street) no PD (Congress Road) unfounded; 3:13 a.m.: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 in) spoken to; 4:51 p.m.: MV stop (Maple service required; 11:22 a.m.: fire alarm ambulance (Ash Street) report taken; 5:03 12:12 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) Street) verbal warning; 4:56 p.m.: regis- (Hyde Park Drive) refer to other agen- a.m.: ambulance (Ready Drive) transport; verbal warning; 12:31 a.m.: suspicious tration check (Front Street) info given; cy; 11:24 a.m.: FD call (School Street) no 6:26 a.m.: suspicious other (Mechanic MV (Gardner Road) spoken to; 2:12 a.m.: 5:35 p.m.: trespassing (Glenallan Street) FD service required; 12:12 p.m.: vandal- Street) no PD service required; 10:52 disturbance group (Hill Street) spoken spoken to; 5:50 p.m.: animal complaint ism (Lincoln Avenue Extension) report a.m.: accident (Pearl Street) report taken; to; 2:41-5:45 a.m.: seven building checks, (Spring Street) assisted; 6:13 p.m.: officer taken; 12:41 p.m.: ambulance (Central 11:17 a.m.: vandalism (Mill Street) report secure; 5:51 a.m.: tree down (River Street) wanted (Spring Street) spoken to; 6:21 Street) transport; 1:34 p.m.: investigation taken; 11:34 a.m.: vandalism (Happy removed traffic hazard; 5:56 a.m.: MV p.m.: investigation (Front Street) spoken (Lincoln Avenue Extension) info taken; Hollow Road) report taken; 1:12 p.m.: van- stop (Glenallan Street) traffic citation; to; 6:25 p.m.: investigation (Spring Street) 2:21 p.m.: MV stop (School Street) traf- dalism (North Ashburnham Road) report 6:20 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic spoken to; 6:34 p.m.: DPW call (Front fic citation; 3:49 p.m.: custody dispute taken; 1:15 p.m.: property found (Sibley citation; 7:35 a.m.: B&E MV (Hyde Street) Street) refer to DPW; 6:38 p.m.: trans- (Woodlawn Street) assisted; 4:45 p.m.: Road) info taken; 1:44 p.m.: trespass report taken; 9:19 a.m.: larceny (Front port (Mill Street); 7:53 p.m.: MV stop burglar alarm (High Street) checked, notice (Krantz Road) info taken; 2:20 p.m.: Street) report taken; 9:45 a.m.: ambu- (Maple Street) written warning; 9:11 p.m.: secure; 5:11 p.m.: power outage (Otter keep the peace (Glenallan Street) assist- lance (Mill Street) transport; 9:50 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring Street) River Road) refer to other agency; 5:48 ed; 2:29 p.m.: assist citizen (Woodlawn ambulance (Central Street) transport; arrest: Matthew T. Christensen, age 59 p.m.: ambulance (Spruce Street) trans- Avenue) assisted; 2:51 p.m.: general info 9:58 a.m.: summons service (Highland of 33 Main St., Ashburnham: OUI-liquor; port; 7:21 p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) (Willoughby Avenue) spoken to; 3:12 Street) served; 10:19 a.m.: officer want- 11:10 p.m.: MV operating erratically verbal warning; 8 p.m.: noise complaint p.m.: animal complaint (Walnut Street) ed (Lincoln Avenue) assisted; 10:43 a.m.: (Central Street) unable to locate. (Winter Street) area search negative; 8:28 refer to ACO; 3:18 p.m.: MV operating B&E MV (Hyde Street) report taken; 11:06 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 p.m.: suspicious MV (Elmwood Road) erratically (School Street) spoken to; 4:01 a.m.: ambulance (Pearl Drive) transport; 12:31 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) spoken to; 9 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Mill p.m.: disabled MV (Spring Street) refer 12 p.m.: MV stop (School Street) refer traffic citation; 12:33-3:11 a.m.: 13 build- Glen Road) no PD service required; 9:11 to other agency; 4:46 p.m.: illegal dump- to other agency; 12:20 p.m.: general info ing checks, secure;1:18 a.m.: MV stop p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) spoken to; ing (Old County Road) summons: Heidi (Brown Street) info taken; 12:27 p.m.: (Lakeshore Drive) verbal warning; 1:42 9:16 p.m.: alarm type unknown (Central Beth Peterson, age 46 of 39 Pond St. #3, general info (Highland Street) info given; a.m.: burglar alarm (Hillside Terrace) Street) checked, secure; 11:14-11:56 p.m.: Winchendon: trash, litter and summons: 12:47 p.m.: town bylaw violation (School no PD service required; 1:55 a.m.: assist seven building checks, secure. Dylan H. Peterson, age 20 of 39 Pond St. Street) services rendered; 1:32 p.m.: dis- other PD (School Street) message deliv- SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 #3, Winchendon: trash, litter; 5:56 p.m.: turbance, fight (Willoughby Avenue) no ered; 5:33 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) 2:16 a.m.: tree down (Benjamin Street) ambulance (Pearl Drive) transferred; PD service required; 2:10 p.m.: assist cit- traffic citation; 7:05 a.m.: unwanted party refer to DPW; 2:21-2:52 a.m.: three build- 9:14 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street) ver- izen (Central Street) assisted; 2:25 p.m.: (Lincoln Avenue) spoken to; 7:57 a.m.: ing checks, secure; 8:47 a.m.: larceny bal warning; 9:48 p.m.: suspicious person general info (Lake Street) spoken to; assist other PD (Oakland Street) assist- (Front Street) report taken; 9:10 a.m.: (Main Street) spoken to; 10:30 p.m.: MV 2:33 p.m.: abandoned 911 call (Ipswich ed; 8:16 a.m.: sex offender registration animal complaint (Central Street) refer stop (River Street) verbal warning; 11:09- Drive) accidental; 3:16 p.m.: investiga- (Central Street) services rendered; 8:49 to ACO; 9:48 a.m.: animal complaint 11:15 p.m.: two building checks, secure; tion (Brown Street) spoken to; 3:21 p.m.: a.m.: court (Mathews Street) info given; (School Street) refer to ACO; 12:12 p.m.: 11:19 P.M.: arrest (Royalston Road North) section 12 (Willoughby Avenue) report 9:50 a.m.: animal complaint (Manca vandalism (Lincoln Avenue) advised offi- Wendy M. Phelan, age 47 of 24 Royalston taken; 5:07 p.m.: harassment (Royalston Drive) refer to ACO; 11:14 a.m.: burglary cer; 12:37 p.m.: MV stop (Cross Street) Road North, Winchendon: arrest based Road South) summons: Raymond D. B&E (Ash Street) report taken; 12:56 p.m.: verbal warning; 1:24 p.m.: ATV com- on warrant. Rader, age 74 of 66E Hyde Park Drive, MV operating erratically (Spring Street) plaint (North Ashburnham Road) unable TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Winchendon: criminal harassment; 5:31 unable to locate; 1:52 p.m.: burglar alarm to locate; 2:26 p.m.: animal complaint 1:01-3:48 a.m.: 15 building checks, p.m.: DPW call (School Street) refer to (Beachview Drive) checked, secure; 2:07 (School Street) refer to ACO; 2:28 p.m.: secure; 8 a.m.: assist other PD (Main DPW; 6:10 p.m.: MV stop (School Street) p.m.: larceny (Liberty Drive) report ATV complaint (West Street) unable to Street) assisted; 8:18 a.m.: assist other verbal warning; 6:15 p.m.: gunshots heard taken; 3:10 p.m.: lift assist (West Street) locate; 2:55 p.m.: abandoned MV (Old PD (River Street) unable to locate; 8:21 (Glenallan Street) spoken to; 9:03 p.m.: assisted; 3:29 p.m.: ambulance (Elmwood County Road) services rendered; 3:48 a.m.: trespass notice (Central Street) info investigation (Hyde Park Drive) spoken Road) transport; 4:13 p.m.: larceny p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) traffic cita- given; 8:31 a.m.: assist other PD (Brown to; 9:11 p.m.: ambulance (Joslin Road) (Mechanic Street) advised civil action; tion; 4:09 p.m.: traffic hazard (Bosworth Street) unable to locate; 8:52 a.m.: assist no FD service required; 9:39 p.m.: gen- 4:21 p.m.: investigation (Central Street) Road) refer to DPW; 4:20 p.m.: MV oper- other PD (Maple Street) unable to locate; eral info (Hyde Street) info taken; 10:12 spoken to; 4:30 p.m.: general info (Sibley ating erratically (Glenallan Street) 8:57 a.m.: assist other PD (Linden Street) p.m.: fire unknown type (Ash Street) area Road) property returned to owner; 4:35 refer to other PD; 4:21 p.m.: ambulance unable to locate; 10:01 a.m.: vandalism search negative; 10:41 p.m.: ambulance p.m.: trespass notice (Central Street) (Brown Street) transferred; 4:26 p.m.: ani- (Maple Street) report taken; 11:07 a.m.: (Spring Street) assisted; 11:46 p.m.: sui- info taken; 4:43 p.m.: officer wanted (Elm mal complaint (School Street) refer to investigation (31 Hyde Street) spoken to; cide threats (Spring Street) removed to Street) advised civil action; 5:17 p.m.: ACO; 5:04 p.m.: suspicious MV (Chestnut 11:17 a.m.: general info (Ipswich Drive) hospital; 11:56 p.m.: ambulance (Goodrich officer wanted (Mechanic Street) spo- Street) spoken to; 5:36 p.m.: investigation info taken; 11:24 a.m.: extra patrols Drive) transport. ken to; 5:22 p.m.: FD call (Willow Street) (Murdock Avenue) info taken; 5:45 p.m.: (Ipswich Drive) info taken; 12:42 p.m.: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 fire extinguished; 5:57 p.m.: brush fire ambulance (Central Street) report taken; be on the look out (Merriam Avenue) 12:43 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) (Brown Street) spoken to; 9:09 p.m.: reg- 6:10 p.m.: animal complaint (Front Street) info given; 12:45 p.m.: general info (walk written warning; 12:56 a.m.: officer want- istration check (River Street) info given; info taken; 8:09 p.m.: ambulance (Front in) info taken; 12:58 p.m.: warrant check ed (Spring Street) spoken to; 1:12-5:17 9:19 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street) traffic Street) transferred; 8:30 p.m.: custody dis- (Webster Street) arrest: Bryan Matthew a.m.: 12 building checks, secure; 2 a.m.: citation; 9:38 p.m.: MV stop (High Street) pute (Winter Street) assisted; 8:38 p.m.: Arsenault, age 29 of 17 Webster St., trespassing (Front Street) spoken to; spoken to; 9:50 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner welfare check (address not printed) spo- Winchendon: arrest based on warrant; 5:37 a.m.: MV stop (School Street) traf- Road) verbal warning; 10:05 p.m.: extra ken to; 8:56 p.m.: MV stop (High Street) 1:44 p.m.: burglar alarm (River Street) fic citation; 5:48 a.m.: MV stop (Main patrols (Elmwood Road) checked, secure; verbal warning; 9:41 p.m.: burglar alarm checked, secure; 1:49 p.m.: burglar alarm Street) verbal warning; 5:49 a.m.: MV 10:44 p.m.: officer wanted (Royalston (Central Street) checked, secure; 10:27 (Crosby Road) call canceled; 1:53 p.m.: stop (School Street) verbal warning; 5:55 Road North) spoken to; 11:44 p.m.: suspi- p.m.: MV stop (Central Street) verbal carbon monoxide incident (Lakeview a.m.: MV stop (School Street) traffic cita- cious MV (Maple Street) verbal warning. warning; 11:22 p.m.: MV stop (Central Drive) false alarm; 3 p.m.: investigation tion; 6:10 a.m.: MV stop (School Street) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Street) verbal warning; 11:43 p.m.: burglar (Willoughby Avenue) assisted; 3:45 p.m.: traffic citation; 7:48 a.m.: ambulance 12 a.m.: unwanted party (Mill Street) alarm (Grove Street) checked, secure. MV operating erratically (Gardner Road) (West Shore Drive) transport; 7:55 a.m.: transport; 12:05 a.m.: registration (River advised officer; 4:11 p.m.: investigation lift assist (Monadnock Avenue) assisted; Street) info given; 12:20 a.m.: MV stop (Pond Street) info taken; 4:38 p.m.: acci- 8:09 a.m.: harassment (Monomonac Road (River Street) verbal warning; 12:49

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FAMILY FESTIVAL Gardner, at the HOPEful Boutique, 33 Please visit www.massaudubon.org/ his interests, and he is the author Holy Cross Church in East Parker St., Gardner or at the door. Eat- picturethis/ for contest rules, submit- of “Jefts genealogy: the descendants Templeton holds its family festival on in or take-out option. ting images online, and other details. of Henry Jefts” as well as “The ten Sunday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All proceeds directly support HOPE’s COOKING CLASS year index to the Digital Technical at the Otter River Sportsmen’s Club, work with underserved women and Heywood Healthcare presents Make Journal.” He is a life member of the Lord Road. Tom’s famous chicken will youth. For more information contact it Meatless Tonight! Fitchburg Historical Society and be served noon to 2 p.m., call (978) (978) 630-4752 www.hopegardner.org GARDNER — On Thursday, Sept. the Hubbardston Historical Society, 632-2121 for tickets or reservations. A PHOTO CONTEST! 18 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Dining Room A as well as a regular member of the ticket auction, craft table, bake sale, Deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 30 to Enter Heywood Hospital join nutrition ser- Westminster Historical Society and kids’ games and more; join us for a day ‘Picture This: Your Great Outdoors’ vices and diabetes education in coor- the Rutland Historical Society. of family fun! Competition dination with cardiac rehabilitation Jefts has been researching New ADOPT THIS WEEKEND LINCOLN — Attention shutterbugs: and learn to prepare foods that are England families for five decades, AHIMSA HAVEN AND PETSMART Mass Audubon’s annual statewide plant-based and delicious. Learn about and worked with Gary Boyd Roberts TEAM UP TO HELP HOMELESS photo contest, Picture This: Your Great the health benefits of eating vegetar- when he was the librarian at the New ANIMALS Outdoors, is down to its final month! ian. Enjoy a cooking demonstration England Historic Genealogical Society. Local rescue to participate in retail- Photographers have until Tuesday, and sample featured dishes. Seats are CMGS was founded in 1993 with er’s National Adoption Event Sept. 30 to submit images to the pop- limited and reservations are required. membership open to anyone interest- Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue will ular competition, which attracts thou- Call (978) 630-6433 or email carol. ed in family history. Members assist be participating in Petsmart’s National sands of entries from hundreds of pho- [email protected] or marissa.tor- people just starting with genealogy or Adoption Weekend. Representatives tographers of all abilities, ages, and [email protected] today. Classes are with questions for finding their ances- of the shelter will be available at the backgrounds. free and supported by proceeds from tors. The organization has available store on Friday, Sept. 12 from 6-8 p.m.; And September is a fantastic month the Heywood Golf Classic. books with cemetery inscriptions for Saturday, Sept. 13 from 12-4 p.m.; and for outdoor photography, with plenty SPECIAL PROGRAM Winchendon, Ashby, Ashburnham, Sunday, Sept. 14 from 12-4 p.m. with of blue-sky days and the foliage begin- GARDNER — “Five Ships, a Church Templeton, Hubbardston, Phillipston, cats waiting for adoption. ning to burst with color. Burning and the White Potato” is the Royalston and Westminster. “Our partnership with Petsmart has The competition is divided into two program title for the Sept. 23 meet- IN THE SERVICE been instrumental in finding more age levels, 18 and Older and Under ing of the Central Massachusetts FORT KNOX, KY — Daniel D. cats homes,” says Ahimsa Haven 18. Submission categories include: Geneaological Society, with the sub- Groleau is an Army ROTC cadet Executive Director Marjorie Sargent. People in Nature, Birds, Mammals, title “18th Century Migration of the involved in cadet language and cul- Through Petsmart’s adoption center, Other Animals, Plants and Fungi, and Scotch Irish to New England.” tural immersion training — their where cats from Ahimsa Haven’s shel- Landscapes. Each entrant may submit The guest speakers are Peter Jefts first training deployment as a cadet. ter reside until they are adopted, over up to five photographs, which must of Hubbardson and Allen Young of After a week-long training session at 150 cats per year are placed in adoptive be taken in Massachusetts or at Mass Royalston. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Fort Knox, KY, the selected cadets are homes. The animals are spayed/neu- Audubon’s Wildwood Camp, located at the Gardner American Legion, 22 deployed to partner nations where tered, vaccinated, tested and micro- in Rindge. Elm St. The public is welcome ($2 they are immersed in the local cul- chipped before adoption. The rescue A grand prize winner, selected from donation requested). More informa- tures and languages. will offer 50% their adoption fee for among up to 12 winners (two from each tion about CMGS is available at the The selected cadets will spend three cats over 5 years old during this event. age level per category), will be award- web site www.cmgso.org. weeks involved in assisting with cur- PASTA FEAST ed a $250 gift card, to be redeemed at a Young, author of 14 books and writer rent Army missions that range from HOPE announces 15th annual Pasta Mass Audubon shop or a wildlife sanc- of a weekly column in the Athol Daily community outreach projects to teach- Feast tuary. In addition, the grand prize-win- News, will briefly describe his books ing English to local children or host The House of Peace & Education ning photograph will be featured in on the North Quabbin region, with country military personnel. They are will host the 15th annual Pasta Feast Connections, Mass Audubon’s mem- copies available for sale. He will intro- not only getting a total immersion in on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the PACC, ber newsletter. duce Jefts, who has been diligently another culture, but are also building 171 Kendall Pond West, Gardner from Other winners will receive $100 researching his topic and will hand positive relationships and helping the 4:30-7 pm. Dinner and dessert provid- gift cards, to be redeemed at a Mass out a bibliography. people of partner nations. ed by Royer’s Catering of Kamaloht Audubon shop or a wildlife sanctu- Jefts is a graduate of Clark University Groleau is currently a student at and Calico & Crème. The evening will ary, and up to six honorable mentions with a major in philosophy. He also the University of New Hampshire, include raffles and an auction with will receive $50 gift cards, all to be has a master’s degree in library and Durham, NH. items donated by local individuals and redeemed at a Mass Audubon shop or information science from Simmons He is a 2013 graduate of Contoocook merchants. wildlife sanctuary. Additional honor- College and worked for many years Valley Regional High School, Tickets are $10 for Adults, $5 for chil- able mentions may be awarded at the at the Digital Corp. Now retired, he Peterborough, NH. dren under 12 or $75 for a table of eight. discretion of the judges. serves on the Hubbardston planning Tickets may be purchased at the House All submissions, regardless of origi- board. of Peace & Education, 20 Barthel Ave., nal format, must be submitted online. Genealogy has long been one of Friday, September 12, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­7 OBITUARIES Gary Ganley, 62 BILLERICA — Gary enjoyed participating in a number of car Additional Obituaries on page A-12 Ganley, a retired fore- shows around New England. His favor- man at the Lexington ite show was at Old Orchard Beach, Parks Department and ME which was a much loved weekend longtime member of away with the Sunrise Cruisers. He also Raymond ‘Ray’ F. Burgoyne, 74 the Sunrise Cruisers, enjoyed fresh water fishing, vacations passed away after a spent at the lakes, and puttering around JAFFREY — especially enjoyed the long battle with can- on small engines. He enjoyed his home, Raymond ‘Ray’ F. visits from his grand- cer on Sunday morn- family, and his many friends. Burgoyne, age 74, daughters which were ing, at the Kaplan Gary was the loving husband of Doreen lifelong resident of never often enough Family Hospice House in Danvers. He (Graham) Ganley. He was the loving Jaffrey, died peace- but so welcomed. He was 62 years old. father of Jason and his wife Jennifer of Billerica, Allison Vecchiarello and fully on Sept. 1, 2014 also loved time with Gary was born in Woburn, the son of George and Phyllis Ganley. He grew up her husband Scott of Winchendon, and at Catholic Medical his daughter who in the Winnmere section of Burlington. Jared of Billerica and his fiancée Ana Center in Manchester lived with them and He was a graduate of Burlington High Burgos. He was the brother of Ronald with his wife by the visits from his son School Class of 1970. and his wife Louise of Hooksett, NH, his side after a peri- from North Carolina. He married his wife Doreen 39 and Sandra Blanchet and her husband od of failing health. He was born in When he had time, he enjoyed read- years ago. They made their home in Paul of Nashua, NH Peterborough, NH on March 11, 1940, ing and crossword puzzles. He also Lexington for 20 years, and then spent Gary was the proud grandfather of son of the late Joseph and Madeline loved all the wild animals that visit- the last 18 years living in Billerica. He Ryan, Nicholas, Maria, Vinny, and (Brown) Burgoyne. Ray was educated ed. Besides his parents, Ray’s broth- spent 35 years working for the town of Jordan. He was the best friend of John in Jaffrey and graduated from Conant ers Joseph and Leonard Burgoyne Lexington Parks Department. His ill- and Sheila Kula of Woburn. He also High School in 1958. While in school he both died earlier. Survivors include ness forced him to retire last year. leaves his loving pet and companion, worked for Coll’s Farm and for Alfred his loving and devoted wife, Betty Gary had a number of interests Roxy. Sawyer. After graduation, Ray and his (Poodiack) Burgoyne of Jaffrey; his with classic cars being his biggest pas- Funeral services were held best friend Anthony Cote Jr. entered children, Suzanne Burgoyne of Jaffrey sion. He had a number of antique cars Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Edward V. the Air Force. In 1959, he met the love and Raymond Burgoyne and his wife which included a 1964 Ford Falcon, 1958 Sullivan Funeral Home (sullivanfuner- of his life, the former Betty Poodiack Tammy of Raleigh, NC; his siblings and Chevrolet and he was in the process alhome.net), 43 Winn St., Burlington. of Peterborough, NH and they married their spouses, Alice Chicoine and her of restoring a 1956 Chevrolet. He had The interment will be private. on July 13, 1963. They were married husband Norman of Templeton, George a great number of friends whom he Memorials in Gary’s name may be for 51 years celebrating many anni- Burgoyne and his wife of Peachtree, shared his interests in classic cars and made to the Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan versaries with trips to the Caribbean GA; his granddaughters Jennifer and was a longtime member of the Sunrise St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or and to Hawaii for their 50th. In 1970 Melissa Burgoyne of San Diego, CA. Cruisers Car Club. He won a number www.caredimensions.org. Ray celebrated the birth of his daugh- Ray is also survived by many nieces, of trophies for his restorations and ter, Suzanne Marie, followed in 1972 nephews, cousins, extended family and with the birth of his son, Raymond friends, including the Aubuchon family Eleanor F. (Dyer) Potter, 96 Frank. Ray worked for Aubuchon and employees, and his lifetime and Hardware for almost 51 years. He start- best friend Anthony Cote Jr. and his WINCHENDON of North Grafton, Robin M. Hicks of ed in Jaffrey and when the store closed wife Evie of Northampton, NH. Funeral — Eleanor F. (Dyer) Winchendon, Lori A. Thompson and he worked in the Leominster store and services were held in the Cournoyer “Gram” Potter, age her husband Mark of Royalston, Kelly E. then Keene and was still working part- Funeral Home chapel Saturday, Sept. 96, of 65 Toy Town Potter and her fiancé Jeffrey Chandler time at the Rindge location at the time 6, 2014. Rev. Wilfred Deschamps offici- Lane, died peacefully of Lunenburg and Cristy L. Guy and of his passing. He was known for his ated. Burial followed in Saint Patrick Monday afternoon, her husband Victor of Fitchburg; 11 personality, always ready and willing Cemetery In lieu of flowers, memori- Sept. 8 in Quabbin great grandchildren: Tabitha Fournier to help the customer. He not only could al contributions for those who wish Valley Healthcare, and her husband Shannon, Cassandra Athol, with her fami- Ballard and her husband Jason, Tyler sell them what they needed, he could tell may be made to the American Heart ly at her side. Max Fitzmaurice and Holly Rossiter, them how to fix whatever the problem Association, New Hampshire Affiliate, She was born in Freeport, ME on Jan. Joshua Daoust, Justin Robert Hicks, was. Ray enjoyed working and helping 2 Wall St., Manchester NH 03101 or the 18, 1918, daughter of the late Irvin M. Tess Elena Fitzmaurice, Shelby people. For fun, he enjoyed working Monadnock Region Humane Society, And Doris E. (Parlin) Dyer and was a Boucher, Josiah Potter, Serafina Guy, on his home, much of which he built 101 West Swanzey Road, Swanzey, NH 1936 graduate of Lawrence High School Alexander Guy and Kimberly Chandler; himself, gardening, mowing his lawn 03446. in Fairfield, ME. She had been a resi- three great great (grape grape) grand- and spending time with his family. Ray dent of Winchendon since 1967. children, Ayden Fournier, Chloe Eleanor worked for many years as Fournier and Marlee Fitzmaurice and head cook at the former Gardner State two daughters–in-law, Jane Potter and Frances L. (Fitzpatrick) Kennedy, 78 Hospital until her retirement in 1967. Gail Clarke. TEMPLETON family and was a devoted and loving She was a long time member and for- Funeral services will be held Friday, — Frances L. wife, mother and grandmother. mer deaconess at Bethany Bible Chapel Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. in Bethany Bible (Fitzpatrick) Kennedy, She leaves her husband of 59 years, and a former member of Winchendon Chapel, 727 Spring St., Winchendon. age 78, of 851 Patriots Raymond A. Kennedy; a son, Raymond Grange. Eleanor enjoyed painting. Her The Rev. Thomas Clinkscale will offi- Road, died peacefully A. Kennedy Jr and his wife Rochelle greatest enjoyment was spending time ciate. Burial will follow in Riverside Thursday morning, of Baldwinville; a daughter, Sharron with her family. Cemetery. Sept. 4 at her resi- L. Kennedy of Gardner; six grandchil- Her husband of 57 years, Max E. Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau dence, with her family dren, Justin Bourque, Angela Bourque, Potter, died in 1994. Her two sons, Ellery Funeral Home (stone-ladeau.com), 343 at her side. Samantha Lovell, Cory Kennedy, Cera F. Potter, who died in 2008 and Robert Central St., Winchendon are Thursday, A lifelong resi- Kennedy and Michelle McCrillis; a sis- M. Potter, who died in 2010, also preced- Sept. 11 from 5-7 p.m. dent of Templeton, she was born in ter, Margaret Snyder of Baldwinville; ed her in death. She leaves six grand- Memorial donations may be made to Gardner on Jan. 18, 1936 the daughter a son-in-law, Raymond Parker of children, Lisa Marie Murphy and her Bethany Bible Chapel, 727 Spring St., of the late John and Lillian (Nicholson) Baldwinville; three great granddaugh- husband Paul of Winchendon, Dawn Winchendon, MA 01475. Fitzpatrick and was a member of the ters, Julianna McCrillis, Abigail M. Fitzmaurice and Robert McCarthy first graduating class of the former McFarland and Novalie Bourque, as Templeton High School. well as several nephews and nieces. She Frances worked as a custodian at was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane L. (Turner) Ridlon, 67 Georgia-Pacific until her retirement. Karen M. Parker and a brother, John HARVARD — Diane L. (Turner) be remembered in the community for She previously worked at George Bent Fitzpatrick. Ridlon, age 67, of Harvard, formerly her open friendliness and generosity to Furniture Company. An avid golfer, she Funeral services were held Tuesday, of Lancaster, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, others. Her children and grandchildren had shot multiple holes-in-one. Frances Sept. 9 in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home 2014 in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, were her greatest treasures and the was a member of Ellinwood Country (stone-ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Brighton, after an illness. Diane was source of her greatest joy. Club and Winchendon Golf Club. A Winchendon. Burial followed in Pine member of the Women’s Golf Team, she Grove Cemetery, Templeton. born in Clinton to the late Wesley W. She is survived by and will be held had played in the September Cup. For Memorial donations may be made to and Lilly A. (Johnson) Turner. The forever in the hearts of her two sons: several years, she and her husband had American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., oldest of three sisters, Diane grew up Wesley A. Ridlon, and his partner wintered in Florida. Frances loved her Framingham, MA 01701. in Lancaster, surrounded by a large Tiffany Ostaszewski, and David A. extended family. She was a creative Ridlon, all of Leominster; her daughter, soul, a bright student and life-long April D. Ridlon, and her husband Bryan Robert J. Landry learner. After her education at Nashoba Bugler of Santa Barbara, CA; her two Regional High School, (Class of 1967), sisters: Barbara “Bobbi” Sacco and her AUBURN — Robert Paul’s Cathedral in Worcester where Diane delighted in attending classes at husband Jerome Sacco of Winchendon, J. Landry, former- he volunteered at the Bishop’s holiday Mount Wachusett Community College. and Catherine Schultz and her husband ly of Worcester, community meals for many years. An avid reader, Diane passed down her Bernard of Fitchburg; her ex-husband died Friday, Aug. Robert’s longtime companion love of words first to her children and Kenneth S. Ridlon of Leominster, and 29, 2014 in his home Columbia Brennan died several years then her grandchildren, who share fond eight grandchildren: Davina, Tyler, at Emeritus of Eddy ago. memories of being read to and playing Leah, Nicholas, Raven, Donovan, Pond in Auburn after He leaves his caretakers and longtime all manner of word games and puzzles Alexandria and Riley. an illness. friends, Sheila and William Hamilton of Robert was born Millbury. He also leaves his cat Olivia together, some of which she invented A memorial funeral service was held in Worcester, son of that he adored. for them. on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 in the Church Hazel (Shea) Landry and Arthur R. The Hamiltons wish to thank the Diane loved to sing, and was a mem- of the Good Shepherd where Diane Landry. Gentiva Hospice and Eddy Pond staffs ber of the church choir known for her was a life-long member: 209 Union St., He lived in Worcester for most of for their skilled attention to Robert perfect soprano. She enjoyed every Clinton. Burial will be private. his life before moving to Auburn a few during his recent illness. opportunity to sing with others, from For those who wish, the family sug- years ago. The funeral Mass was celebrated leading the family in Christmas carols gests memorial donations be made to: Robert served in the U.S. Navy during Thursday at St. Paul’s Cathedral. He to performing at karaoke with friends. Massachusetts Literacy Foundation the Korean War. He was an insurance was buried with his mother’s family in She also taught herself to play the piano, Boston Herald 70 Fargo St. Suite 600 broker in Worcester for more than 20 Calvary Cemetery in Winchendon. organ, and guitar, sharing music wher- Boston, MA 02210. years with Bankers Life and Casualty The Athy Memorial Home, 111 ever she went. Diane loved to bring McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Co. Lancaster St., Worcester, directed people together and celebrate her fam- Church St., Clinton was entrusted with Robert was a longtime member of St. funeral arrangements. ily and friends for any reason. She will arrangements. Friday, September 12, 2014 ­8 Winchendon Courier SPORTSSPORTS Creating the optimism: ready for the play BY GREG MAYNARD of where we were last year,” said Dupuis. tackle positions. Dupuis fig- ary at the safety position. COURIER CORRESPONDENT said Dupuis, “the kids are a lot The speedy Dominic Allard ures his offensive line to stay Dupuis figures Freshmen Winchendon, are you ready more prepared and physical- and Drew Pelkey-both senior strong as the season wears on Tommy Aho and Jason Day for some football? Andy ly we are light-years ahead of captains-will shoulder the load with Dante Pridgen and fresh- to be in the rotation at defen- Dupuis, second-year head where we were last year. I’m of Murdock’s ground game, man Sammy Aho also rotating sive line alongside Balben and coach of Murdock’s pigskin optimistic that we’ll play some with junior split-end Xavier in alongside Drake, Balben and King. squad is more than ready as good football.” Cepeda, senior Nick Swift, King. The first test of the sea- his players prepare to improve Offensively this year’s edi- junior Johnny Phelan and Despite being what Dupuis son comes in the form of the upon the 2-9 record the Blue tion of Blue Devil football will freshman Sammy Drake com- called a “work in progress” the Lunenburg Blue Knights, a Devils posted by Thanksgiving rely on the ground game but peting for carries as well. Blue Devils defense will rely squad that typically relies on time last season. Citing a suc- will use the arm of junior quar- Led by senior captain Evan heavily on their senior line- a strong option running game cessful offseason condition- terback Evan Dupuis when Drake, who will see time at backing corps of Pelkey, Allard with the quarterback and ing program and experience needed for an aerial attack, guard, the offensive line will and hard-hitting Drake. Dupuis running backs. Dupuis wants at the skill positions Dupuis “We had good success throw- be bolstered by the size and figures Cepeda and Phelan to his team to be aggressive on believes that his squad can do ing the ball last year, we are strength of juniors Charles be strong at both cornerback defense, “We’re not going to better than what they showed going to take what the oppos- King and Kyle Balben who will positions while Miguel Muniz sit back and wait for them, we last fall, “We are way ahead ing defense is giving to us,” rotate between the guard and will provide help in the second- have to be aggressive,” he said. Young field hockey team seeking goals

Tammy St. Pierre photo A trio of golfers take time to practice their putting before heading out on the links at the Charles Grout Memorial last Saturday. Tammy St. Pierre photo A very young Murdock field hockey team kept it close against Tahanto.

BY JERRY CARTON “We have some of our point about youngsters COURIER CORRESPONDENT middle school players on varsity. A number Charlie’s tournament WINCHENDON — playing on the varsity of middle schoolers are When the Murdock Lady level and that’s a real again seeing varsity Devils varsity field hock- challenge for them,” action including Emily raises funds for the Clark ey team was shut out Beaulieu observed of a and Lindsay Smith, in Friday’s home open- situation that has been and Sarah Hancock. BY GREG MAYNARD er, dropping a 1-0 con- pretty much a constant Murdock’s roster has COURIER CORRESPONDENT test to visiting Tahanto, the last number of years also been strengthened WINCHENDON — Golfers and friends of the Wendell P. Clark Memorial YMCA that represented a sig- under head coach Lois by the return of Tatum teed up for a good cause Saturday afternoon at the 10th annual Charles E. Grout nificant improvement Girouard. “They’re cer- Mahoney, who is back Memorial golf tournament held at the Winchendon School Golf Club. With all over Wednesday’s sea- tainly getting experi- from Monty Tech. proceeds from the tournament benefitting youth programs at the Clark YMCA, the son-opener, a 7-0 blanking ence,” said Beaulieu. Cassie Skinner provid- tournament not only serves the youth in Winchendon but also commemorates one on the turf at Tyngsboro. Experience is some- ed a lot of middle-school of Winchendon’s World War II veterans and most beloved icons, the late Charles “Playing on turf was a thing Giouard told media offense last year and the E. Grout. new experience for a lot outlets the Lady Devils lanky freshman is being “As a nonprofit organization we really rely on contributions and donations of them,” acknowledged had in abundance. “The counted on to do the same through fundraising,” said YMCA Director Michael Quinn, “the tournament helps assistant coach Amanda good part about having for the varsity this fall. support scholarships, our before and after school childcare programs and youth Beaulieu prior to Friday’s young kids is they get The combined varsi- sport programs. It makes a significant impact for the youth in our community.” game. “The game moved older and so now some of ty/middle school ros- Despite a three-way tie after 18 holes, Mike Gizzonio, Brian Gizzonio, Donny faster and the ball bounc- them have been playing ter includes Maddy Dobeck Jr. and Donny Dobeck III of Construction Dynamics placed first on the es a lot differently than it together for three years Bishop, Brooks, Haley afternoon. Jim Beauvais, Bernie Feldman, John Maliska and Richard Strout does on grass. Not many now.” Desjean, Anna Dexter, of Team Beauvais took second place while Roy MacClure, Jeff Marinelli, Mike schools have a turf field But Murdock has just a Eliason, Justyce Gomez, Callaruso and John Harrington of Team MacClure took third place. Closest to the and it’s just a different single senior on the ros- Hancock, Jandris, Emily pin was David Urquhart while Mimi Overman and Dan Raymond both took home game.” ter. That would be Nicole Labarge, Alyssa and longest drive honors. Murdock acquitted Eliason, who’s also the Julia LaBrack, Mahoney, Grout is remembered as an active member of the community through his volun- itself well on Friday Lady Devils co-captain Stephanie Melanson, teerism not only at the Clark, but also in town government and at the American despite not scoring for along with Haley Jandris Molly Murphy, Chandler Legion Post 193, where he held every office at least once since 1945. Through his the second game in a row. and Kelsey Brooks, both Torres-Pagan, Lindsay community involvement he was the recipient of many awards, notably the Clark After yielding that single juniors. Paul, Maddy Salvi, Memorial YMCA’s Community Service award in 1979 and the Massachusetts goal during the first half As usual, the goaltend- Ashley Signa, Skinner, Veterans Service Agents’ Association president’s award in 1998. before a small crowd on ing duties will fall primar- and Emily and Lindsay Grout passed away on Sept. 20, 2008, leaving behind a legacy of community a warm sunny afternoon, ily to Alyssa LaBrack, Smith. involvement and engagement that is carried on by his wife Rachel and daughter the Lady Devils prevent- who, now a sophomore, Having hosted Coral who are main supporters and sponsors of the tournament. ed the deficit from grow- has been guarding the net Maynard Wednesday, “We’ve had ten perfect years of weather,” said Quinn, “we’ve been fortunate and ing at all with strong since sixth grade, a prime Murdock travels to it’s a great tournament.” defensive play. example of Beaulieu’s Littleton this afternoon. Strong start keeps Lady Devils hopeful BY JERRY CARTON observed. COURIER CORRESPONDENT Bishop, one of three captains along WINCHENDON — They couldn’t sus- with Deanna Polcari and Chelsea Bitter tain the momentum, but the Murdock was excited about her initial tally. “It Lady Devils varsity soccer team offered was definitely fun to score, but I’m real- hints of better times to come on Monday ly happy to be the sweeper,” the senior when they opened the 2014 season by said. Sigir had been bedeviled by inju- jumping out to a 2-0 lead over the Monty ries most of last season but appeared Tech Lady Bulldogs. healthy on Monday. In the end, though, the visitors wore “That’s big for us,” said Marshall. Murdock down and scored a 6-2 victo- So while the Lady Devils came out on ry, but after the game, first-year Lady the short end of the score Monday, the Devils coach Jason Marshall found coaches were upbeat. plenty of positives. “I can do this eight hours a day,” “It was a good start and a good effort,” enthused assistant coach Alex Burke. he said. “It’s going to be a long season “It was promising,” Marshall said. and for us, what we need more than “We’re going to keep getting better,” anything else is to work on condition- he assured. ing and stamina. We got tired.” After visiting Narragansett He said he thought Monty Tech was Wednesday, the Lady Devils travel to “shell-shocked” after Murdock (0-1) Abby Kelly this afternoon and host took that early lead. Myranda Bishop Ayer next Wednesday. tallied the first goal of her high school The boys begin their season Monday career to open the scoring and later in Tammy St. Pierre photo at home against Trivium. the first half, Hannah Sigir found the Also on the soccer front, the recent Lady Devils started strong against Monty Tech, but couldn’t keep it up. back of the net as well. benefit game designed to raise money Perhaps those scores awoke the Lady ie Phylicia Shippey made some nice ing soccer about four days ago,” noted to help defray user fees collected $392 Bulldogs (3—0) who were able to take a saves in the first half, as did freshman Marshall. when more than 30 athletes, male and 3-2 lead by halftime and added a trio of netminder Cera Harris in the second. Not new to the game, though, is the female, participated in a lively con- tallies in the second stanza. “We’ll probably let them split games veteran Bishop, who earned “Player of test. It probably didn’t hurt that the “We saw some promising things out until one outshines the other,” said the Match” honors. “This is something game had been moved to accommodate there,” Marshall said afterwards, hav- Marshall. Playing offense in the second we came up with,” said Marshall, “and the Bob Bigelow appearance because ing noted before the game, “I want them half, Shippey had a chance to score the player gets a towel to keep until game-time temperatures were in the to have fun. And I don’t care if we lose but was thwarted by solid Monty Tech the next game. This is the kind of team 70’s as opposed to 90’s on the originally 10-0 as long as we’re trying our best.” defense. thing that builds morale and bonding,” scheduled night. “It was really success- “We did that, too,” he reflected at Murdock does have a pair of young he added. “Myranda’s really a leader ful, better than I had hoped for,” said game’s end. goalies, but the Lady Devils also have on the field. She gives 100-percent all Bishop, who organized the event as her Making her soccer debut, goal- several newcomers, “who started play- the time and sets a great example,” he National Honor Society project. Friday, September 12, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­9 Now wait a minute, just not so fast... I suppose the Baltimore Ravens deserve credit Also, congratulations Peyton Manning’s week 1 effort was likely the real for terminating Ray Rice’s contract Monday after Talking to Murdock senior soccer deal, too. The same holds true for Tony Romo. And the full video in which he beat up his then fiancee` player Myranda Bishop for if I’m a Redskins fan, I’m getting increasingly antsy and now wife in an Atlantic City casino elevator Sports organizing a benefit game to about RG3, but my reason is more because I think Jay last February. I have no idea whether the Ravens, help raise money to defray Gruden is hesitant to let Griffin be who he is: dynamic, commissioner Roger Goodell or anyone else in the user fees. The game last improvisational, creative — you pick the word. I can’t NFL or Baltimore offices really hadn’t seen the JERRY Wednesday attracted more see Griffin being a traditional pocket quarterback. He tape until this week, though it’s hard to believe CARTON than 30 participants and has to learn to use better judgment for sure, but it says that’s the case and if my suspicions are accurate, more importantly, raised here the Washington coaches need to loosen the reins. it says here Goodell should go away as well, but almost $400. That’s more A week ago in this space, I predicted the Ravens we’re never likely to know what he and team actually than 2 1/2 user fees. Not bad work at all. Myranda will win the AFC North. I neglected to mention they knew and when they knew it. deserves big-time kudos. Speaking of Murdock sports, would do so with a 7-9 record. It’s entirely possible Here, though, is what I do know Rice’s original the aforementioned football season gets underway and perhaps even likely that by the time you read this, two-game suspension was, as I wrote here at the time tonight against Lunenburg with a 7 p.m. kickoff at Baltimore will be 0-2, both losses being inside the divi- it was handed down, a disgrace. Even after that was Alumni Field. There are around 40 kids on the team, sion and both at home. The Ravens hosted the Steelers announced by the league, the organization should that’s better than last year, and the weather should last night. If they lost, they’re in big trouble. For that have added a bunch of games to demonstrate how seri- be fine. matter, if they won, they still have serious issues but ously it took the situation. But no. The Ravens have As for week 1, it’s easy to overreact to one game. at least they’ll be in the race. generally been considered to be one of the league’s Do any of you really think the Patriots, for example, Is Kansas City done? I mentioned earlier that week 1 model franchises in the way they’re run and the way won’t win the AFC East just because they had a terri- is usually far too early to make substantive judgments they conduct themselves. When it came to Ray Rice, ble second half in Miami? I’d need a lot more evidence but the Chiefs lost a game to Tennessee, and a couple however, owner Steve Biscotti gets an F- for being before I push the panic button. The more interesting of key players to injury. Philadelphia fell behind tone-deaf, for essentially, until Monday, being an aspect of New England’s week might have come a few the Jags, 17-0, but Chip Kelly’s pinball-machine-like enabler of sorts, and for not showing the team’s female days earlier when, musing about where he might com- offense then reeled off the game’s final 34 points. fans he was, in fact, appalled by domestic violence. As plete his career, Tom Brady mentioned that Michael Expect more of that. for Rice, he thoroughly deserved to be booted. Even if Jordan played for the Washington Wizards and Joe Baseball. The most amazing part of the Orioles’ this was, as his defenders claim, an out-of-character Montana for the Kansas City Chiefs. Translation? I’ll amazing season is that they’re evidently going to onetime thing, that’s one time too many. You do not retire on my terms, not any which might be dictated win the AL East, probably sometime next week, for hit women. Period. End of story. No more questions. to me by the Pats. Brady hasn’t been real happy for a the first time in 17 years without arguably their two The Ravens were wrong to support him even before while, certainly dating back to Wes Welker’s depar- best players, catcher Matt Weiters and third base- the video came out. ture and he was irked again when Logan Mankins was man Manny Machado. Those were huge losses but For me, and this may come as somewhat of a sur- traded, but it’s a business, and #12 made it clear that’s Baltimore’s 2014 regular season has closely resembled prise to some, it’s never been all that easy to root as true on his end as it is for management. Boston’s of a year ago — different guys stepping up whole-heartedly for the Ravens, largely because of the On the field, there are obvious reasons for concern: night after night to deliver the key hit or make the manner in which they arrived in Baltimore in 1996. the offensive line got pushed around, for starters. The key catch. It doesn’t hurt to have a superior bullpen, Their actions the last few months haven’t made it any Pats still have no deep go-to threat, but all that said, of course and while the O’s also have lots of firepower easier and I’ll bet a whole lot of their fans feel the same it’s still hard to envision Miami, Buffalo, or the Jets in the lineup, you also need non-home run hitters way. A sad situation indeed. having improved enough to supplant them atop the to do the things which keep rallies and big innings For starters: first let me welcome Greg Maynard division. going. That’s what has happened this summer and to the Courier sports team. While I admit it’s a bit Then again, sometimes what we see in week 1 actu- the Orioles have turned what we all assumed would disconcerting for me to have aboard someone whose ally is the real thing. I’m talking specifically about be a hotly contested division race into a wholly unex- own high school sports career I covered, I know Greg the defending champs among others. Seattle is simply pected near-runaway. This guarantees nothing for is going to be a great addition and a great help. He’s unbeatable at home. In the second half, the Seahawks October, of course - baseball’s multi-tiered playoff sys- going to start tonight by covering football and will, took apart a not-bad Green Bay team, one which I tem rewards the team which is hottest as the weather among other assignments, take on boys’ basketball think can get to the Super Bowl, and that’s going to be cools, but Baltimore’s tenth AL East crown will by this winter as well. You have to know when it’s time a recurring theme at Qwest Field. If the ‘Hawks can itself make this a season to remember. to start to slow down a little bit and for me, at 61, given go as average as 4-4 on the road, and stay healthy and That might not be the case in Milwaukee where that I’ve been trying to do all the sports along with hungry, there’s a good chance the road to Super Bowl the Brewers have apparently finally fallen. They other news/features for a lot of years, well, you reach 49 in Phoenix will likely go through Seattle once again. gave it a good run, but are any of us surprised that a point where you just can’t do all of that anymore. So But, and this is a big but, I still believe Green Bay , in the Cardinals, relentless as ever, caught them? The the timing was perfect, and Greg’s going to be great a significantly weaker division, could go 13-3 or so and answer is no. St. Louis, as usual, is a big threat to win and it’s good to have him here. I’m sure you’ll enjoy an NFC title game at Lambeau Field in mid-January it all. Some things never change. reading his work. would be very different than one at Qwest. See you next week.

Ken Baer photo Morgan St. Pierre photo START ‘EM LITTLE! AFTER THE BIG ONE Kindergarten opened its soccer season at the Clark Memorial YMCA last Saturday under the Members of Monty Tech’s fish and game club recently watchful eyes of a bevy of coaches including MHS athletic director Jenna Whitaker. The coaches returned from a two-day fishing trip to Lake Ontario. Under were as enthused as the players by the day. the direction of club advisers, Ken Baer, Tim Wright and Kevin Killay, the group, consisting of nine students, only had to travel a mile from shore to start catching fish. “Using baits and lures to troll, the kids were able to catch some great fish. King salmon was the big catch with some Athletes of the Week weighing as much as 26 pounds,” according to Baer, adding BOYS - club members returned home with more than 100 pounds of Jordan Manuel began the 2014 cross country season in a familiar place - which would be first, as he fresh salmon fillets. Club members held fund-raisers during sparked the Blue Devils to a season-opening win at Gardner on Thursday. the school year to defray costs for the trip. “We want to thank all those who helped sponsor this GIRLS - amazing trip by contributing to our fund-raising efforts,” Myranda Bishop notched the Lady Devils’ first goal of the new season and was named by new coach Baer said. Jason Marshall as the team’s first ever “Player of the Match” for her leadership after the opening game In photo, left to right are, Jason Tremblay of Sterling, David vs Monty Tech. Aukstikalnis of Phillipston, Tyler Smith of Hubbardston, Justin Bertrand of Westminster and Zach Hastings of Athlete of the Week is sponsored by Templeton. Back row are Sam Fluet of Fitchburg, Ben Suppa of Gardner, Cody Caley of Winchendon, Killay, Wright, Ian Jones of Harvard and Evan Mattson of Templeton. Started three years ago, the fish and game club is very popular with students, and membership is growing.

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criminal complaint alleging court. chicken barbeque on Sunday, HARRIS COMPLAINT that Goodwin had lied under Kreidler filed the com- Oct. 5; the Snowbound continued from page A1­­­ continued from page A1­­­ oath. plaint with the Winchendon Club for a Winchendon Pop Selectman Robert O’Keefe Police Department on Warner League fundraiser community involved in the life of the ation and we were lied to,” felt it was important to Tuesday. Police will then file on Sept. 27 and for its annual school district. said Berndt. move ahead with the action charges against Goodwin in fundraiser in memory of Jim She added that being involved in the Kreidler concurred, add- because “the integrity of our Winchendon District Court Braun on Oct. 4. Boosters had given her some insight ing “he lied by commission hearing must be upheld. If in Gardner. The matter will A road race permit “into the money side of things, espe- and omission.” we don’t do this, we’re send- be pursued by the office of was granted to the Clark cially when it comes to budgeting for Kreidler told the board it ing a signal that people can Worcester County District Memorial YMCA to hold a sports.” did have the right to appeal come before us at a hearing Attorney Joseph Early Jr. 5K run/walk on Oct. 25. School Committee Chairman Michael the court’s decision but and lie if it suits their pur- Goodwin reportedly plans A mobile vendor per- Niles reminded both candidates that advised it was unlikely the pose.” to seek legal representation. mit was granted to Kaitlyn whomever was chosen would, if they determination would be Despite voting to move In other action, select- Fernandes to operate Katie’s were still interested in serving, need to overturned. ahead with legal action, men granted one-day wine Gourment Dogs on her prop- run to retain their seat on the commit- Instead of filing an board member Elizabeth and malt liquor licenses to: erty at 157 Gardner Road. tee in next year’s town elections in May. appeal, selectmen decided to Hunt said she believed the Immaculate Heart of Mary “You’d need to make your intentions instruct Kreidler to pursue a case would be thrown out of Church for its car show and known by March,” he said. MacDonald resigned from the com- mittee earlier this year after accepting LIVINGSTON a job in Vietnam. continued from page A1­­­

College and a three-mile event which SMITH gets underway at Dana Farber and is continued from page A1­­­ expected to include patients and fam- ilies. The walk ends at Copley Square and both Smith and his head cheese in Boston. maker Ryan Randell are very proud to The walk next weekend hasn’t been take part in its rich history. Livingston’s only contribution this Never one to shy away from a challenge year, either. Earlier this summer, he or expansion, Smith was approached by joined fellow chiefs at Fenway Park Randell with the idea that both fenu- where they manned entrance gates greek and Leyden would make a great with canisters as fans arrived for a Red addition to the growing line of artisan Sox game. cheeses. With many types of Gouda, “It’s a great cause,” said Livingston, cheddar, and spreads already available, “and we (the Central Mass chiefs) pen- Randell told Smith he was sure they cil this walk in early.” The event goes could make them come to fruition. With regardless of the weather. Smith’s blessing, the process of exper- “If it rains, you just prepare for that. Courtesy photos imenting with fenugreek and Leyden Same with the heat,” noted Livingston. At mile 18 last year, Scott Livingston, second from left, with several of his fellow members of began. The Jimmy Fund walk began a quar- the Massachusetts Police Chiefs Association who took part in the event. “It has been a year in the making,” ter-century ago as the brainchild of stated Randell. “For us to bring the new former Red Sox second baseman Mike weekend is to raise about $7.5 million cially sanctioned by the Boston Athletic cheese to the customer, it honestly takes Andrews and his wife Marilyn. for adult and pediatric patient care and Association. a full year for the business to be able to All walkers are required to raise a research at Dana-Farber. This year Livingston low-keyed his involve- bring it to market.” minimum of $300, a goal Livingston should bring the 26 year total to over ment, as well of that of other activist Explaining the curing time for cheese, said is easily met. “Almost everyone $100 million. Walk officials say their chiefs. “We don’t do it to get noticed. We and then improving on it at various has been impacted by cancer,” he event raises more money than any sin- do it quietly, but we’re happy to be part levels of development, it is easy to tell remarked. The overall goal for the gle day walk in the country and is the of this,” he said. that Randell, who has worked for the only event other than the Marathon offi- Smith family for nearly three years now, truly has his heart in the success of the product. Randell explained, “We start by mak- Calendar ing a single wheel or two from a big run batch. Ninety days later, we will then massages, and Beals Memorial Library. presented by New England Paranormal taste it and adjust the formula, and make CALENDAR Refreshments will be available. And Society at the Winchendon Historical continued from page A3­­­ it again. Ninety days later we will try it much, much more! If you have an idea Society Murdock Whitney Mansion, and then work on any modifications we for a booth, please contact the Senior Saturday Oct. 25, right before feel we need. Another 90 days after that, ELECTRONIC RECYCLING: The Center at (978) 297-3155 for more infor- Halloween. Limited space available, we will sample it again to make sure we local BOY SCOUT TROOP 193, is having mation. RSVP if you will be attending, 6 p.m. to midnight. Meet and Greet like it, and we will then make a full vat an ELECTRONIC RECYCLING EVENT how many people will attend, if you will at 6 p.m., buffet dinner served at 7 of the cheese. It is then another 90 days on SEPT. 27 in downtown Winchendon, need power and whether or not you will p.m. Historical lecture at 8 p.m. Tour after that when we are finally able to at the parking area next to the RITE be bringing your own table (we have and investigation 9-midnight: $50 per sell it and ship it to the distributors who AID parking lot. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. some tables available on a first come person, portions of the fee are being then have it delivered to the stores for Most electronics will be charged a $7 first served basis). donated to the Winchendon Historical the customers.” fee, TVs will be charged according to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Society. email us at wickedscaryne@ Providing a brief history of fenugreek size. PLEASE come out and support PLAN AHEAD: A Night of Spirits gmail.com for tickets and information. cheese, Randell explained it is actually these fine young men. a cheese that has only been around for MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 roughly 10 years or less. As the Smith REVITALIZATION: A Central Street revitalization workshop is being led motto is to, “Always strive to make their by the regional planning graduate stu- cheeses as close as possible to the way dents from UMass Amherst. It is geared they were historically made,” fenugreek towards town boards and committees; being newer held its own set of tasting however anyone with an interest may and challenges. attend. This will be held on Monday, “Most people don’t even realize they Sept. 29 from 5:30-7:00 pm at the Old are familiar with the taste of fenugreek. Murdock Senior Center on Murdock If you handle ‘meaning the creating Avenue. To RSVP email: planning@ Service Directory ads offer sellers the fastest and most affordable way during production’ fenugreek properly, town.winchendon.ma.us or call (978) it will reward you with notes in the taste 297-3308. to advertise. From apples to azaleas, Chryslers to condos, the directory of both sweet maple syrup and nutty SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 flavors.” VETERANS: The Eugene M. Connor is the way to sell! Give Ruth a call today to place your ad: 978-297-0050 Referencing the Leyden, which was Unit #193 American Legion Auxiliary their other gold medal winner, Randell here in Winchendon is sponsoring a added, “The cumin which we have “Walk, Run, and Roll for Winchendon’s GIRARD’S always made lead us to Leyden, which is Veterans” on Sunday Oct. 5. We will Used Parts & Cars its more traditional original form.” walk, run, ride a bike, push a wheel- With just a hint of things to come, chair, or push a baby carriage from the Paying $300 each for Randell also added, “We are also getting Clark YMCA, along the bike path to the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery and unwanted trucks & cars ready to experiment with yet another Why pay a fine to the town? new cheese that is to be announced.” back. All funds will go to Winchendon’s Always the consummate business- veterans and their families. We need Make a buck instead! man, Smith knows with risk, there can people to participate, as well as people Messages from Heaven Repairs $45 per hour be both great failure, and great reward. to donate. Any donation will be most Conversations with your loved ones on the other side appreciated. Registration materials will Also free dumping of all metal. Including car batteries. “We put a lot of thought in to the pro- Medium Bonnie Page be available next week. 311 Lincoln Avenue Extension Winchendon, MA cess. Is there a market for the product? 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Friday, September 12, 2014 ­12 Winchendon Courier Frank ‘Binky’ Hayden, 66 OBITUARIES NORTH 11 Commander for BROOKFIELD — the State VFW. One of Frank “Binky” his favorite activities, Additional Obituaries on page A-7 Hayden, age 66, for- along with help from merly of Rutland, his family, was cook- died peacefully on ing for the annual hol- Sunday, September 7, iday meal for veterans Richard Mason, 78 2014 at Saint Vincent in the Winchendon/ Hospital, Worcester Gardner area. Frank OXFORD — Richard (Khadijah) Mason of Putnam, CT, Mark following a period of was a member of the Mason, age 78, of (Connie) Mason of La Grange, NC, 26 declining health. Royal Order of the Purple Heart. To Oxford died, Friday, grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, Frank was born in Holden, son Frank, relationships with family and Sept. 5, 2014 at UMass two great great grandchildren. He was of the late Francis B. and Lorena E. friends meant everything. He was an Memorial Hospital in predeceased by his two wives Dolores (Fitzpatrick) Hayden. He was raised avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, Worcester. (Stewart) Mason and Mary (Peggy) in Rutland and attended Wachusett hunting, camping with the family and He was born Nov, 28, Mason, his son Richard Mason II, his Regional High School. playing golf, and was longtime member 1935 in Morgantown, sister Nancy Fox, his brothers, Levi As a young man, he possessed a of the Rutland Sportsman’s Club. Frank WV son of the late Mason, Gary Turner, Conrad Turner, knowledge and love of cars that helped also enjoyed visiting their family camp Charles and Gladys his great grandson Trey Harnois, and him build his own Model A Ford from in northern Maine for many years. (Sterling) Mason. Richard enjoyed his his parents Charles and Gladys as well pieces. Frank then proudly served He leaves his wife and loving com- family, NASCAR, trash TV, gospel as several nephews. his country as a Marine during the panion of 17 years, Ardith S. (Smith) music, singing, truck driving, God his The Funeral will be Friday, Sept. 12, Vietnam War, earning a Purple Heart Hayden; his three children, Kristina Lord and Savior. Spending time with 2014 at 9:00 a.m. from the Gagnon & with three Oak Leaf Clusters. Following “Tina” Greenfield and her husband, his family gave him great joy, he loved Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds his discharge and return to the area, Matthew of Rutland, Jeremy Hayden of his children, grandchildren and great St., Danielson, CT followed by a Mass of Frank went to work for the former Rutland and Jason Hayden and his fian- grandchildren. Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Metropolitan District Commission, now cée, Jodi Sund of Baldwinville; his three He leaves his daughters; Sherry Church, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT. the DCR, where he retired as the motor grandchildren, the light of his eyes, (Dianne) Mason of Baltic, CT, Terry Burial in St. Joseph Church Cemetery, foreman for the Wachusett/Sudbury Owen, Chloe and Isabel; as well as sev- (David) Tatro of Moosup, CT, Kerry Danielson, CT. District. “Binky”, as he was affection- eral nieces and nephews. He was prede- (Medric) Harnois with whom he made In lieu of flowers donations may ately known by family and friends, was ceased by his two brothers, Michael and his home, Nancy Harris of Baltic, CT, be made in his memory to the Heart also very active in veterans’ affairs. Patrick Hayden. Ricki (David) Watson of Wauregan, Station at UMass Worcester, MA or to From working with vets who needed A funeral service celebrating his life CT and his sons, Timothy (Shaunna) the Wounded Warrior Project. assistance with benefits or services, was held Sept. 11 in the Miles Funeral Mason of Winchendon, Bryant to raising funds for care, as well as Home, Holden followed by burial with proudly marching in his uniform at the military honors in Rural Cemetery, SEND OBITUARIES at no charge to Editor Ruth DeAmicis, by annual Memorial Day parades, he was Rutland. faxing (978) 297-2177, or by e-mailing the editor at rdeamicis@ always there to assist. He was a past In lieu of flowers, memorial dona- stonebridgepress.com. member of the Albert Prouty Post, VFW tions may be made to the Department in North Brookfield, where he was a of MA VFW, State House Room 546-1, We also invite funeral directors and families to e-mail us a Past Commander, and currently was a 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02133 and JPEG photograph to print, at no cost, alongside the obituary. member of the Ovila Case Post, VFW indicate “State Commander’s Special in Gardner and served as the District Project 2014-15” in the memo line. Making it easier to find the money BOSTON — The Patrick resources to help our municipal available funding, how to apply local library; premiums over the past three Administration unveiled a new partners deliver core services and contact information. Local Financial support to mitigate years as a result of the land- web portal for cities and towns to their communities,” said officials no longer need to know the cost of adding a local transit mark municipal health care to easily identify grant oppor- Secretary of Administration which of the Commonwealth’s station; reform law signed by Governor tunities that could benefit their and Finance Glen Shor. many state agencies manage a A grant to convert an old rail- Deval Patrick in July 2011. communities. The web portal will highlight specific grant program. With a way line to a scenic recreation Including Municipal Health The Municipal Grant Finder, what resources exist and where few clicks, the Municipal Grant trail; Care reform, the Patrick mass.gov/municipalgrants, to find them, as management Finder can help a local official Working together, the Administration has provid- is a one-stop-web shop for of these grants and resources identify: Patrick Administration and the ed cities and towns with the local officials and residents to is decentralized among a mul- Training to enhance local Commonwealth’s municipali- tools to realize $3.78 billion in learn about grant opportuni- titude of state government public safety responses to com- ties have already achieved real, savings, revenue and invest- ties across state government, agencies. The Municipal Grant plex emergencies; meaningful savings and struc- ments through new local regardless of which state agen- Finder will now help them nav- Resources to rehabilitate tural changes to keep costs down option taxes, increased capi- cy manages a grant program. igate state government, by suc- abandoned and vacant property so municipalities can make the tal investments and pension This tool represents the latest cinctly profiling more than 60 in a community; necessary investments in com- reforms. Communities are also of the Patrick Administration’s funding and support opportuni- Funding to reduce the munic- munity services that keep them achieving savings through initiatives to help local officials ties for cities and towns. ipal solid waste and household thriving. Municipal health care innovations achieved through deliver core services to resi- To use the Municipal Grant hazardous waste in the general reform is providing significant the Community Innovation dents and businesses effectively Finder, a local official simply waste disposal stream; and immedaiate savings to cities Challenge Grant and municipal and efficiently. selects the appropriate category A program to support resi- and towns and 257 communities performance management pro- “Through the new Municipal and is presented with a list of dents transitioning from rent- and school districts across the grams. Grant Finder, the Patrick available resources. The user ing to purchasing a home for the Commonwealth have already The municipal grant finder is Administration is continu- is then connected to detailed first time; collectively saved more than available by visiting mass.gov/ ing its commitment to provide information about the grant, the Funding for renovations to a $247 million in health insurance municipalgrants. Stay in school The Buddha said, to school every autumn in engineering. Mystery is murdered, material that we have not “When the student is as long as the adminis- You began with George discoveries dry up, and yet mastered or refused to ready, the teacher will tration will allow it – not Keeping Washington and Paul gone is the joy and excite- heed, and to go deeper. appear.” Well, ready or to avoid the employment the Revere and then moved to ment of new, daily revela- Still, I suppose that not kids, your teachers line or devour your par- post-Enlightenment stud- tion. How many treasures every student, from the are showing up in class- ents’ purse mind you – Faith ies, geo-political globaliza- are forfeited by those who Kindergartener learning rooms everywhere. It’s but to learn all you can. RONNIE tion, and macroeconom- “know that they know that to read to the old man time to crack open the And more so, to learn ics. You move from finger they know,” but they have once again attempting to books, slip the surly bonds to become a learner: For MCBRAYER painting to creating mag- learned nothing new in kick his addiction, feels of summer, and head back when you stop learning, nificent portraits or com- decades? Their minds and like he is being crushed by to school. the proverb goes, you’ve posing musical scores. hearts as closed as a fresh- the repetition of the class- read. You learned about In the coming days, stopped living. You learned the same les- man’s algebra book. In the room. But God’s class- numbers and basic math- and in some regions the This applies even to sons over and over again words of Russian giant room isn’t a form of pun- ematics. You were taught academic year is well those who have the parch- – but each time you went Leo Tolstoy, an author ishment. The lessons must elementary history. You under way already, this ment hanging on the wall, further. that every student should be learned for our own got to finger paint or draw country’s 130,000 public those in well-established So, if we reach a point aspire to read, “Even the maturation and well-be- pictures in art class. and private schools will careers, and to those who in our studies – in life or strongest current of water ing, and the Teacher As you progressed, you be firing on all cylinders, haven’t set foot onto a faith – where we think we cannot add a drop to a cup knows this. Therefore, he repeated the same les- spending $600 billion on school yard in decades. know it all, or at least we which is already full.” is infinitely patient with sons, the same subjects, the rudiments of reading, We are always in school, know enough, we haven’t Maybe the always his instruction, giving us and the same material writing, and arithmetic; or at least we should be, graduated. We have quit. returning school year is every opportunity to suc- but always with increas- employing some four mil- and those who feel they We have run aground. a reflection of how God ceed – if only we will. ing breadth and greater lion teachers, and educat- have matriculated to the When we refuse to learn lets life bring each of us depth. What began as ing more than 60 million point of knowing all they anything more, we back to the classroom. It Ronnie McBrayer basic pronunciation even- children. Of course many ever need to know have become fixated, immature is an act of redemption, is a syndicated colum- tually became ability to who have completed their given up on a large part masters of minutia, noth- really, for we get anoth- nist, pastor, and author. read Shakespeare and secondary education will of living. ing more, and life grows er chance to learn our His newest book is “The Dickinson. Simple mathe- now proceed to college, Review your own educa- incredibly small – looking lessons; to take the same Gospel According to Waffle matics became the build- technical school, or uni- tion. You began with pho- like old men and women course, again and again House.” You can read more ing blocks for geometric versity. netics and pronunciation, stuffed into preschoolers’ if necessary, so we can at www.ronniemcbrayer. calculations and a career My counsel is to go back the beginnings of how to chairs. get it right; to pick up the me.

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Samelson and William Schawbel; conservancy losing ground resource values, major contributors to mate-resilient lands for the report. and U.S. Green Building Council LINCOLN — Mass Audubon has just Massachusetts residents’ quality of life. “This document is a call to action for Massachusetts Chapter. released Losing Ground: Planning for Further progress on smart growth and the conservation of the lands vital to Mass Audubon works to protect the Resilience, which documents land use targeted land protection is essential to our long-term ecological and econom- nature of Massachusetts for people and patterns in Massachusetts from 2005- sustaining Massachusetts’ environment ic future,” said Wayne Klockner, state wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 13 and shows that while development and strong economy, the report suggests. director and vice president for The members, we care for 35,000 acres of slowed in that period, 13 acres per day “Mass Audubon is proud to release Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts. conservation land, provide school, camp, were lost and the rate of development is this latest edition of our award-winning “And a changing climate makes that call and other educational programs for once again picking up as the economy series, Losing Ground,” said President more urgent than ever before,” 225,000 children and adults annually, recovers. Henry Tepper. “I also think we should Losing Ground was supported through and advocate for sound environmental The report is the fifth iteration be proud to live in a Commonwealth in the Open Space Institute’s Resilient policies at local, state, and federal lev- in the conservation leader’s Losing which the state and local governments, Landscapes Initiative, which is made els. Founded in 1896 by two inspiration- Ground series that has been spotlight- not-for-profit conservation organizations possible with a lead grant from the al women who were committed to the ing Massachusetts’ development and and citizens have come to together with Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. The protection of birds, Mass Audubon is land conservation trends for 30 years. the common interest of protecting what Resilient Landscapes Initiative builds now one of the largest and most promi- For the first time, the challenges of cli- is truly special about Massachusetts. the capacity of land trusts to respond to nent conservation organizations in New mate change thread through a Losing “In contrast to states which con- climate change and supports land con- England. Today we are respected for Ground document, most notably in its tinue to lose substantial open space, servation projects that will provide ref- our sound science, successful advocacy, call for identification and protection of Massachusetts has reversed this trend. uge for plants and animals in an uncer- and innovative approaches to connecting climate-resilient landscapes. During the last decade we have gone tain climate. people and nature. Each year, our state- Over the eight-year data-gathering from losing 40 acres a day to development To learn more about Losing Ground wide network of wildlife sanctuaries period, approximately 38,000 acres of for- to now protecting 41 acres a day and los- and to download the document, visit welcomes nearly half a million visitors est or other undeveloped land were con- ing 13,” Tepper added. “However, our www.massaudubon.org/losingground. of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds verted to development in the Bay State, work is far from over as we now work to The project was also supported by gen- and serves as the base for our work. To equaling 13 acres per day. protect the next 1.5 million acres of land erous foundations, organizations, and support these important efforts, call (800) Today, 22 percent of the Commonwealth critical to the nature of Massachusetts. individuals, including: Alces Foundation; AUDUBON (800-283-8266) or visit www. — the third-most densely populated state We look forward to working with the American Planning Association massaudubon.org. in the nation — is developed; a quarter residents of Massachusetts, fellow land Massachusetts Chapter; Franz and Anne is protected; and more than half is up for trusts, the legislature, and next governor Colloredo-Mansfeld; Epsilon Associates, Friday, September 12, 2014 Winchendon Courier ­13 LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE in thirty (30) days from the date of the Plan Book 36, Plan 14. Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420 (the MORTGAGEE’S SALE sale at the offices of mortgagee’s attor- For Grantor’s title see Deed recorded at “Mortgagee”), dated May 17, 2013, OF REAL ESTATE ney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 321 Book 17730, Page 53. and recorded at Worcester District By virtue of and in execution of the Billerica Road, Suite 210, Chelmsford, For mortgagor’s(s’) title see deed Registry of Deeds in Book 50916, Power of Sale contained in a certain MA 01824-4100 or such other time recorded with Worcester County Page 371, (the “Mortgage”), and mortgage given by Cheryl Eddy and as may be designated by mortgagee. (Worcester District) Registry of Deeds which Mortgage is presently held by Dwayne Eddy to Mortgage Electronic The description for the premises con- in Book 17730, Page 53. the undersigned, for breach of the con- Registration Systems, Inc. acting tained in said mortgage shall control These premises will be sold and con- ditions of the Mortgage and for purpos- solely as a nominee for Countrywide in the event of a typographical error in veyed subject to and with the benefit es of foreclosing the same will be sold Home Loans, Inc., dated September this publication. of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, at Public Auction at 1 o’clock PM on 29, 2006 and recorded at Worcester Other terms to be announced at the easements, covenants, liens or claims October 8, 2014 on the premises locat- County (Worcester District) Registry sale. in the nature of liens, improvements, ed at 90 Juniper Street, Winchendon, of Deeds in Book 39880, Page 242 The Bank of New York Mellon FKA public assessments, any and all unpaid Massachusetts, which are all and of which mortgage The Bank of New The Bank of New York, as Trustee for taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and singular the premises described in York Mellon FKA The Bank of New the certificateholders of the CWABS, sewer liens and any other municipal the Mortgage, TO WIT: The land in York, as Trustee for the certificate- Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series assessments or liens or existing encum- Winchendon, Worcester County, holders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset- 2006-20 brances of record which are in force and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Backed Certificates, Series 2006-20 Korde & Associates, P.C. are applicable, having priority over said with the buildings thereon known and is the present holder by assignment 321 Billerica Road mortgage, whether or not reference to numbered 90 Juniper Street, bounded from Mortgage Electronic Registration Suite 210 such restrictions, easements, improve- and described as follows: BEGINNING Systems, Inc. to The Bank of New Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 ments, liens or encumbrances is made at a stone monument at the corner of York Mellon FKA The Bank of New (978) 256-1500 in the deed. Juniper Street and Jackson Avenue York, as Trustee for the certificate- Eddy, Cheryl and Dwayne, TERMS OF SALE: and running southerly a distance of holders of the CWABS, Inc., Asset- 13-013615, September 5, 2014, A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 sixty-six (66) feet; THENCE, run- Backed Certificates, Series 2006-20 September 12, 2014, September 19, ) Dollars by certified or bank check will ning westerly on a line parallel with dated November 29, 2011 recorded at 2014 be required to be paid by the purchas- Jackson Avenue, one hundred (100) Worcester County (Worcester District) Sept. 5, 2014 er at the time and place of sale. The feet; THENCE, running northerly on Registry of Deeds in Book 48238, Sept. 12, 2014 balance is to be paid by certified or a line parallel with Juniper Street, Page 373, for breach of conditions of Sept. 19, 2014 bank check at Harmon Law Offices, sixty-six (66) feet to the southerly line said mortgage and for the purpose of P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, of Jackson Avenue; THENCE, run- foreclosing the same, the mortgaged NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to ning easterly on said southerly line of premises located at 15 Juniper Street, OF REAL ESTATE P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Jackson Avenue, one hundred (100) Winchendon, MA 01475 will be sold By virtue and in execution of the Power Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thir- feet to the point of beginning. Being at a Public Auction at 3:00PM on of Sale contained in a certain mortgage ty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed the same premises conveyed to the September 30, 2014, at the mortgaged given by Raymond A. Sirois to Financial will be provided to purchaser for record- mortgagors by Quitclaim Deed from premises, more particularly described Freedom Senior Funding Corporation, ing upon receipt in full of the purchase Ralph E. Wegener, II dated September below, all and singular the premises a subsidiary of IndyMac Bank, F.S.B., price. The description of the premises 6, 2002 recorded in the Worcester described in said mortgage, to wit: dated March 28, 2007 and recorded contained in said mortgage shall control Southern District Registry of Deeds in A certain parcel of land situated with the Worcester County (Worcester in the event of an error in this publica- Book 27413, Page 309. at 15 Juniper Street, Winchendon, District) Registry of Deeds at Book tion. The description of the premises con- Worcester County, Massachusetts, as 40923, Page 223, of which mortgage Other terms, if any, to be announced at tained in said Mortgage shall control more particularly described in a deed the undersigned is the present hold- the sale. in the event of a typographical error in recorded in the Worcester District er by assignment from Financial ONEWEST BANK N.A. F/K/A this publication. The premises being Registry of Deeds in Book 4159, page Freedom Senior Funding Corporation ONEWEST BANK, FSB offered for sale will be sold subject to 124, bounded and described as follows: to Mortgage Electronic Registration Present holder of said mortgage any and all restrictions, easements, A certain parcel of land situated in the Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), a Delaware By its Attorneys, covenants, conditions, agreements, northerly part of said Winchendon, to wit: Corporation, its successors or assigns, HARMON LAW OFFICES, outstanding tax titles, unpaid real Commencing at the northwest cor- as nominee for Financial Freedom P.C. 150 California Street estate taxes, and other municipal and ner of the lot, being a corner of land Acquisition, LLC. dated November 28, Newton, MA 02458 public charges, assessments, liens or formerly of Josiah Abbott and now 2009 and recorded with said Registry (617) 558-0500 claims in the nature of liens, rights of or formerly of Calista M. Norcrass; on December 21, 2009 at Book 45254, 201208-0359 - YEL others in adjacent streets and ways, THENCE easterly on line of said Page 241 and by assignment from Sept. 5, 2014 and existing encumbrances of record Norcross land to line of land formerly Mortgage Electronic Registration Sept. 12, 2014 created prior to the mortgage, if any of the heirs of W.H. Tucker; Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), a Delaware Sept. 19, 2014 there be, and also subject to all fed- THENCE southerly on line of said Corporation, its successors or assigns, eral, state and municipal laws, regula- Tucker land to a point 4 feet northerly as nominee for Financial Freedom LEGAL AUCTION tions, codes and ordinances. of the barn of George B. Raymond, for- Acquisition, LLC to OneWest Bank, PUBLIC AUCTION TERMS OF THE SALE: A deposit of merly as it stood on November 9, 1934; FSB dated September 17, 2012 and SALE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) by THENCE westerly on a line parallel recorded with said Registry on October By virtue of the right granted by the bank or certified check, will be required with and 4 feet distant from said barn 16, 2012 at Book 49789, Page 227, for statute, the Massachusetts Code Sec- to be paid by the highest bidder at to a point 4 feet westerly of the west breach of the conditions of said mort- tion 105A, the enforcement of satis- the time and place of the sale and end of said barn; gage and for the purpose of foreclosing, fying the lien of Winchendon Central said bidder will be required to sign a THENCE southerly again on a line par- the same will be sold at Public Auction Storage, for storage and expenses will Memorandum of Sale containing the allel with the westerly end of said barn at 1:00 p.m. on October 3, 2014, on be sold at public auction on Septem- above and any announced terms. The to line of land now formerly of heirs the mortgaged premises located at 310 ber 29 2014 9am. All and singular, the sale will not be complete until such of W.H. Tucker, Charles J. Rice and School Street, Winchendon, Worcester furnishings, household furniture and deposit is paid and such Memorandum George B. Raymond; County, Massachusetts, all and singular equipment of Jessica Cloukey #53 is signed. In the event the successful THENCE westerly again online of said the premises described in said mort- All items sold will be cash or certi- bidder at the public auction fails to per- Tucker, Rice and Raymond land to gage, fied check only. Auction to be held at form in the time specified to purchase the line of a private way or land of the TO WIT: Winchendon Central Storage 234 Lin- the premises, the Mortgagee reserves Monadnock Railroad Company, now A certain parcel of land, with the build- coln Ave Winchendon Ma 01475 the right, at its sole election, to sell the the Boston & maine Railroad, said ings and other improvements there- Sept. 12, 2014 premises by foreclosure deed to the private way being known as Juniper on, situated on the westerly side of Sept. 19, 2014 other qualified bidders, in descending Street; School Street, known as Route #12 order beginning with the next highest THENCE northerly on line of said pri- in Winchendon, Worcester County, Notice of Public Hearing bidder and reserves the right, at its vate way or said Railroad land to the Massachusetts, bounded and described WINCHENDON ZONING BOARD sole election, to assume the bid of place of beginning. as follows: OF APPEALS any defaulting or declining bidder. The Excepting land as conveyed to BEGINNING at the southwesterly cor- Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Purchaser will be required to deliver Theroux by deed dated October 23, ner thereof at a point on a curve in the Board of Appeals will hold a PUBLIC the balance of the bid price by bank 2002 and recorded with said Deeds westerly line of School Street, on a HEARING on Wednesday, 10/01/14 at or certified check within thirty (30) in Book 31555, Page 360, being Lot 2 stone wall at land of Leander A. Adams 7:05 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium, days of the date of the auction sale, at as shown on a plan recorded in Plan et ux; 2nd Floor, 109 Front St., Winchendon, the law firm of Gelinas & Ward, LLP, Book 793, Plan 15. THENCE N. 77 degrees 15’ W., by said MA, 01475 on the application 106 Merriam Avenue, Leominster, MA Subject to any conditions, covenants, Adams land and by a stone wall, about of Steven Lauwers, 185 Fourth Street, 01453 at which time the foreclosure easements and restrictions of record 90 feet to the southeasterly comer of Winchendon, MA 01475 on their same deed and all related documents will insofar as the same are in force and Lot 12 on a plan hereinafter referred to; property, (Map M-4, Parcel 1) to hear be delivered to the Purchaser. The applicable. THENCE N. 0 degrees 45’ W., by said a request for Variances under Section Purchaser will be solely responsible for For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded Lot 12, 85.0 feet to the southerly line of 7.2 of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws filing and recording foreclosure doc- with the Worcester County (Worcester ‘’B’’ Street on said plan; for a front setback and impervious sur- uments and for the payment of deed District) Registry of Deeds in Book THENCE Due East, by the southerly face maximum square footage relief of excise stamps and filing and recording 39880, Page 239. line of ‘’B’’ Street, about 90 feet to the to allow for the construction of a garage fees. The Mortgagee may postpone The premises will be sold subject to westerly line of School Street; in a Suburban Residential (R40) Zone. the sale by public proclamation at the any and all unpaid taxes and other THENCE S. 1 degree 23’ 08’’ W., by the A copy of the application is available for original or postponed time and date of municipal assessments and liens, and westerly line of School Street, about 58 review at the Department of Planning sale. subject to prior liens or other enforce- feet to a Massachusetts highway bound and Development, Winchendon Town OTHER TERMS, IF ANY, TO BE able encumbrances of record entitled at a point of curvature in said street line; Hall. All interested persons should plan ANNOUNCED AT THE TIME AND to precedence over this mortgage, and THENCE Southerly, by a curve to the to attend. The Town of Winchendon PLACE OF THE SALE. subject to and with the benefit of all left having a radius of 1262.15 feet, by is an equal opportunity provider, and Signed: I C Federal Credit Union, easements, restrictions, reservations the westerly line of School Street, 45.7 employer. Present holder of said mortgage and conditions of record and subject to feet to the place of beginning. Cynthia Carvill, Chairperson By its Attorney, all tenancies and/or rights of parties in CONTAINING about 8,550 square feet. Zoning Board of Appeals C. Theodore Mariolis, Esq. possession. The above described premises are Sept. 12, 2014 Gelinas & Ward, LLP, Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or shown on ‘’Compiled Plan of Land of Sept. 19, 2014 106 Merriam Avenue certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 Aurele J. Cormier et al, Winchendon, Leominster, MA 01453 (978) 537- as a deposit must be shown at the time Massachusetts, Scale: 1 inch = 20 feet, MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE 2200 and place of the sale in order to qualify December 16, 1971, Michael S. Szoc, OF REAL ESTATE Sept. 12, 2014 as a bidder (the mortgage holder and Surveyor’’ recorded in Worcester District By virtue and in execution of the Sept. 19, 2014 its designee(s) are exempt from this Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 358, Plan Power of Sale contained in a certain Sept. 26, 2014 requirement); high bidder to sign writ- 78; and also shown as greater portion of Mortgage, given by Philip A. Tocci ten Memorandum of Sale upon accep- Lot 11 of a plan of Mountain View Park (the “Mortgagor”), to I C Federal Credit tance of bid; balance of purchase price by J.E. Young, C.E., dated 1919 and Union, a lending institution, with a payable in cash or by certified check recorded in said Registry of Deeds in usual place of business at 300 Bemis

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It was a Royale evening

Happy people

Greg and Julia Cardinal share a moment with Jon Zlotnik and his guest.

Looking the part in his historic tie from a previous Kyle Bradly photo anniversary celebration, Corey Bohan was avery popular Quite a portrait: Judy Philbrook takes a moment to rest from the fes- blackjack dealer. tivities

Selectwoman Beth Hunt was gracious and beautiful; and enjoyed the evening thoroughly.

John Goan did more than compliment Sue Giardini on her gorgeous clothes, he took advantage; in good fun.

Don O’Neil flanked by beautiful Michelles: Michelle Peterson and Michele Girard.

Turning the tables on Kyle! Kyle Bradley gra- ciously agreed to take officials photos for the Winchendon Historical Society of the event. His photos are on the WHS website and the Facebook page. Workers and guests congratulate one another on a successful evening

Photos by Peg Corbosiero and Tammy St. Pierre

WINCHENDON — It has become a fall tradition in Toy Town to dress to the nth degree and party on the first Saturday in September at the Orange Whitney mansion on Pleasant Street. The beau- tiful home of Selectman Bob O’Keefe Our own version of Vanna: Sandy Creamer and the Wheel of Fortune and the president of the Winchendon Historical Society Don O’Neil, the man- sion is transformed from the elegant family home for the couple and their two young sons to a casino for this Don Comeau steals the show from the beautiful women. single night. The annual fund-raiser is specifically targeted for the fuel costs for the Murdock Whitney Museum, the mansion owned by the WHS, and as the crowds of people who mingle and enjoy the evening at one Whitney mansion can attest, the funds raised are well earned by the event. It couldn’t happen without the mul- titude of volunteers who manage the event, work as staff and dealers, and all those who donate time and gifts for the silent auction.

The ever popular wheel attracts a crowd

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