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BY AMY STANFIELD NEWS STAFF WRITER AUBURN — Roller derby came to Auburn for the first time at the Daniel S. Horgan Arena Saturday, June 18, with two bouts put on by the Central Mass Roller Derby (CMRD) league — and it was all for a good cause. The event served as a fundraiser for the victims of the tornadoes early this month, with all proceeds being donated for relief efforts. CMRD co-founder Stacey Dumas, a.k.a. “Bronco,” said, “As far as mak- ing it a fundraiser, it was a no-brain- er. Anyone who watched television wanted to help, we wanted to help. So this is our way of helping. CMRD wants be involved in our communi- ties, but we need to tell folks who we are — so this is our start.” She added, “We already had a bout planned for Auburn. We knew from day one we wanted to play in the Worcester/Auburn area, but we needed to build funds, we needed to Amy Stanfield photos find a place, and with the help of The Petticoat Punishers and the Elm City Derby Damez make their way around the FMC Ice and Sports we secured the track in a pack attempting to block jammers from scoring points. Horgan for three games this season. CMRD believes this area will love Bluestocking Bombers versus the mailed Dumas, while she was affect- File photo derby, we just need to get the word Panty Linebackers. ed herself, Scayre’s mother told her Tylor Sinkis, 7, of Auburn, rests on his bicycle before the judging for the dec- out. Most people have no idea derby A few of the skaters on CMRD that 500 apartments were lost, that orating contest during last year’s Independence Day Celebration. This year’s even exists nowadays.” teams had family or friends in the people lost everything, and had event is slated for Saturday, July 2 at Lemansky Park. The event featured a double-head- areas affected by the tornadoes. nothing left. er between the Petticoat Punishers One skater, Jane Scayre on the “These are the people CMRD and the Elm City Derby Damez, a Bluestocking Bombers team, whose wants to help,” Dumas said. team from Keene, N.H., and the mother lives in Springfield, e- Turn To DERBY A12 Celebrating our country page Local resident to ride for ALS awareness
INDEPENDENCE DAY BY AMY STANFIELD CELEBRATION SET FOR ULY NEWS STAFF WRITER J 2 AUBURN — Cindy Cariglio is get- ting ready to ride her bicycle 270 AUBURN — Got out that patri- Paradise, Twister from the miles in her fourth Tri-State Trek otic gear, because the Worcester Tornadoes, Houghton for ALS awareness. Department of Recreation and Farms, and Country-rock singer Cariglio, an Auburn resident, will Culture will hold its annual Glenn Stewart. join about 250 men and women from Independence Day Celebration Fireworks will begin at 9:30 all over the country for the ninth on Saturday, July 2 at Lemansky p.m. In the event of rain, the only annual Tri-State Trek July 22 to 24 Park. thing that will be rescheduled is that will help raise money and The day will begin with a road the fireworks. awareness for ALS, a neurodegener- race and bike race followed by a Below is a full schedule of ative disease that affects more than parade, which will begin at 11 events: 5,000 Americans each year, also a.m. from Bryn Mawr Avenue 8:30 a.m. Pre-Registration for known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. ending at Lemansky Park. Road Race at Lower Lemansky “My best friend’s brother, Darryl Contests at the park following Park Goss, was diagnosed with ALS in the parade include decorating 9:00 a.m. Family Road Race-2 2006, shortly after his 48th birthday. children’s bikes, tricycles, Big mile run Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a Wheels and doll carriages, dress- 9:30 am Pre-Registration for progressive neurodegenerative dis- ing up as a clown and decorated Bike Race at Lemansky Park ease that leads to paralysis, due to pet contests. 10:00 a.m. Family Bike Race the death of motor neurons in the Courtesy photo spinal cord and brain. There is no Residents will be invited back begins Team Darryl is trying to raise $10,000 for ALS research as part of the Tri-State Trek. to Lemansky Park at 4 p.m. for 10:00 a.m. set up for parade at known cause, cure, or effective treat- ment for the disease. Patients carnival games, food and craft St. Joseph’s Church The Tri-State Trek begin in 2003, ALS TDI is the world’s largest vendors as well as the Roaming 11:00 am Parade Begins become trapped in their bodies, unable to speak, eat, or breathe on when 16 riders cycled from Newton ALS research center and the only Railroad. 12:00 p.m. Invocation-National to White Plains, N.Y., and raised non-profit biotechnology company Entertainment will be provid- Anthem their own. Most succumb to respira- tory failure within three to five about $30,000 for ALS research at with more than 30 professional sci- ed by singer Tom Revane, DJ Lou Turn To CELEBRATION A12 page years of diagnosis,” Cariglio said. the ALS Therapy Development Institute in Cambridge. Turn To RIDE page A7 Schools agree to rent parking spaces to Yong Shing
BY AMY STANFIELD spaces for a total of $6,000 per year. available Friday and Saturday an ‘Equity in School Lunch Pricing’ NEWS STAFF WRITER Payments to be made as follows: evenings 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. except requirement,” Pitzen said. AUBURN — At its Monday, June $3,000 due July 1, 2011 and $3,000 due for on dates coinciding with school For the water requirement, if the 20 meeting, the School Committee on Jan. 1, 2012. Each year thereafter, events. school has a water fountain in the voted to approve an agreement with payments of $3,000 to be made on Brunelle explained that the funds cafeteria they will just need to pro- Yong Shing Restaurant to allow the July 1 and Jan. 1 of each fiscal year. received from this contract with vide cups for students or staff that eatery to rent 15 parking spaces at For any payments that are late, a $15 Yong Shing will be put into a revolv- would like water with their lunch. the high school across the street. late fee will be assessed. If payment ing account. Currently, Auburn High, Mary D. Superintendent Maryellen is 30 days late, the contract will Also, during the School Stone, Pakachoag and Auburn Brunelle explained that she had met expire in its entirety.” Committee meeting, Food Service Middle schools have water available with the owner of Yong Shing, Yong Shing will also be required Director Ann Pitzen updated the in cafeterias. At Bryn Mawr and Michael Chao, to draw up the agree- to provide liability insurance and committee on the new requirements Julia Bancroft a water service and ment between him and the school use a professional valet service, for food service in school for the cups will be provided to fulfill the district, where the restaurant will which includes keeping a record of 2011-2012 school year as enacted by requirement. pay $6,000 a year for the use of 15 valet employee driver’s licenses and Congress. Pitzen explained that the “Equity parking spaces for a valet service. that they wear appropriate clothing “Two requirements that will need in School Lunch Pricing” require- The agreement states, “Yong to indicate they are valet drivers. to be acted upon this year and put in ment is being put into place because Shing Restaurant agrees to pay $500 The spaces, which will be marked place for the next school year are a in some school systems the “paid Maryellen Brunelle rent per month for 15 parking by temporary signage, will be made water availability requirement and Turn To RENT page A7 E E CALENDAR . . . . B1 STUDENTS FLY ROCKETS OPINION ...... A6 HIGH A BRYN ENJOY SENIORS...... A9 SUCCESS OBITUARIES. . . . B2 MAWR SPORTS . . . . . A10 PAGE A4 PAGE A10 INSID
6 56525 10391 9 INSID 2 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Saturday, June 25, 2011 Pappas committees address concerns
BY AMY STANFIELD there is going to be dust no matter what off Pakachoag Street down the driveway of mid to late July,” Coyle said. NEWS STAFF WRITER because it is difficult to control. the Pakachoag Church. When the road is com- If the work continues on track Coyle AUBURN — The Drs. Pappas Recreation As far as police patrols in the area, the main pleted it will have to be accepted as a public expects to see grass seeding done in late Complex Oversight Committee met concern is safety of drivers, residents and way by Town Meeting. September and turf installation by November. Wednesday, June 15 and addressed concerns children in the area. “The Planning Board is sending a letter to The winter snow and spring rain has already that had been raised by residents, specifically According to Coyle there have been some [Town Manager] Julie [Jacobson] and the caused delays in the work on the fields. those living on the Curtis Street side of the police patrols in the area to help with traffic, Board of Selectmen that the entrance will be “The critical piece right now is the lights,” complex. but residents have said they would like to see off Pakachoag Street,” Coyle said. said committee member and Chief Financial Since construction began, a construction more. Also during the committee’s meeting Coyle Officer Ed Kazanovicz. entrance was created on Curtis Street to allow The committee agreed that they may need to provided a construction update indicating The committee has been working on fund- construction vehicles in and out of the site consider a 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. morning rush hour that the project was 20 percent complete and ing the installation of the light foundations, while work is done on that side of the com- detail, but would need to discuss police pres- expects to be 30 percent complete in about six which will cost approximately $95,000, as well plex. ence in the area with Police Chief Andrew weeks. as funding for other areas of the project. “They’re just frustrated,” committee mem- Sluckis to determine the best solution. He said the water line is constructed Legally, members of the committee cannot ber Jeff LaBonte said of the residents on Coyle also explained that there had been halfway through the project and that drainage ask for or solicit donations for the complex; Curtis Street. some discussion as to the actual main installation was in progress. however they have come up with the idea of The concerns raised by residents to the entrance location when the project is com- The Conservation Commission has request- allowing for naming rights of each of the Planning Board as well as to committee mem- plete. Currently, construction vehicles enter ed that an erosion specialist go to the site, fields, the amphitheatre and concession stand. bers include the amount of dust on the road- and exit on the Curtis Street side Pakachoag though erosion measures have been put into Kazanovicz, along with Jacobson and the way, police presence and the misconception fields; however that entrance will be locked place as part of construction. town’s attorney have put together an RFP that the main entrance to the complex when and gated when the project is complete to Coyle suggested commission members walk (request for proposals) for bids on the naming completed will be off Curtis Street. serve as an emergency entrance only. the site to see the work that has been done and rights, which details the requirements for Director of Public Works Bill Coyle “I thought it was pretty well defined (in the added that the contractor already has a spe- individuals or companies interested in paying addressed those concerned with the Planning plans) that it was to be used for emergencies cialist on his crew as a requirement. for naming rights at the Pappas Recreation Board and relayed them to the Oversight only,” committee member Martha Pappas As progress continues on the site, the next Complex. Committee. said. step will include the installation of founda- Amy Stanfield may be reached at (508) 909- “We’re trying to sweep Curtis Street more The plans for the project have the main tions for the lights. 4142, or by e-mail at astanfield@stonebridge- often,” Coyle said, however he explained that entrance for the recreation complex coming “We would like to have the foundations in press.com. Meteorologist visits Pakachoag School
AUBURN — Boston’s Channel 7 have weather and spoke about the Meteorologist Jeremy Reiner visit- sun and the earth’s rotation and ed fourth graders at Pakachoag tilt’s effect on the weather. School Tuesday, June 14 to talk He taught students about cold and about weather. warm air fronts, temperatures, Early in the year fourth grade water cycles, computer models, air class learned about weather, weath- pressure, thunderstorms, hail and er instruments and the causes of even tornadoes weather. Student’s also learned about the Reiner began by explain why we job of a meteorologist in predicting the weather and the diffi- culties that can entail. Reiner concluded with a video by fellow Meteorologist Pete Bouchard showing the inner workings of a meteo- rologist’s office in a news- room.
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(508)764-4325 JULIE CLARKE (508) 791-8159 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Auburn News, [email protected] (508) 909-4105 P.O. Box 90, Southbridge, MA 01550 [email protected] Saturday, June 25, 2011 • THE AUBURN NEWS • 3 ‘Fun Fridays’ offering free family summer fun BY AMY STANFIELD ited each of the venues every Friday. the summer. NEWS STAFF WRITER “The overwhelming response to the Free The program has also benefit businesses Fun Fridays program over the past two years nearby the selected venues and attractions. Free Fun Fridays 2011 Schedule For the third year in a row the Highland inspired us so much that we wanted to do even Au Bon Pain, for example, next to the Boston Street Foundation is sponsoring Free Fun more this year. To see thousands of families Children’s Museum had a 29 percent increase Friday, July 1 take advantage of all the wonderful opportu- in business on July 31 last, the day the muse- Fridays at venues across the state of Museum of Fine Arts Massachusetts. nities Boston and the state has to offer is very um was open for free. Buttonwood Park Zoo Free Fun Fridays is a program that offers rewarding, and we are glad that we could The Foundation was established in 1989 by free admission to many of the state’s attrac- include even more destinations this summer,” David J. McGrath Jr., the founder and owner Edward Gorey House tions and venue each Friday of the summer Jordan in a press release. of TAD Resources International, Inc. Heritage Museums & Gardens beginning July 1. He explained that they try to pick many of McGrath died in May 1995 and TAD was sub- According to Highland Street Foundation the popular destinations in the state and even sequently sold to Adecco, the world’s largest Friday, July 8 Executive Director Blake Jordan, the idea for some of the smaller places that don’t get the temporary help company, in October 1997. Plymouth Plantation the program came about as a way to celebrate publicity a lot of the well-known bigger places With that sale the Highland Street Foundation Worcester Art Museum the Foundation’s 20th anniversary three years get. received the majority of its current endow- Cape Cod Museum of Art ago. The foundation already had provided Some of the popular attractions from previ- ment. New England Historic Genealogical $20,000 to 20 non-profit, charitable groups in ous years include the Museum of Science, Since 1989, the Foundation has donated Society the state as part of the celebration. Boston Children’s Museum, the Kennedy more than $115 million to many non-profit “The trustees thought, ‘What else could we Library, Franklin Park Zoo and Plymouth organizations, including more than $94 mil- Friday, July 15 do so that everyone could help us celebrate?’” Plantation. lion to Massachusetts groups alone. It is com- Museum of Science Jordan said. New venues this year include Tanglewood, mitted to addressing the needs and concerns The first summer, one venue each Friday Norman Rockwell Museum, and Garden in of children and families primarily in Higgins Armory Museum was open free of admission to the public. Ten the Woods. Massachusetts and California specifically in Discovery Museums venues were selected in the first year, 26 last In 2010, Free Fun Fridays broke attendance the areas of education, housing, mentoring, Garden in the Woods year and this year 36 venues will offer free records at every participating venue and health care, environment and the art. admission, four different places each Friday, attractions with a 346-percent increase on To learn more about the Highland Street Friday, July 22 thanks to the Highland Foundation. average from that same day in 2009. Foundation and additional information about Franklin Park Zoo “We knew this would be a popular idea Franklin Park Zoo had its biggest atten- the Free Fun Fridays please visit www.high- The Sports Museum because of the economy and ‘stay-cations,’” dance ever since it opened its doors in 1912 as landstreet.org. Norman Rockwell Museum Jordan said. well as Plymouth Plantation and Old Peabody Essex Museum This year with 36 venues and attractions Sturbridge Village. Amy Stanfield may be reached at (508) 909- free of admission, a family of four, two adults Last year, more than 108,000 people attended 4142, or by e-mail at astanfield@stonebridge- Friday, July 29 and two children, could save $1,412 if they vis- one of the Free Fridays programs throughout press.com. Boston Children’s Museum American Textile Museum New Bedford Whaling Museum NBA Hall of Famer to speak at Health Symposium Shakespeare on the Common Friday, Aug. 5 AUBURN — Today, it’s very Management with Dr. Francis likely that you know someone DeFalco. Institute of Contemporary Art who has diabetes. There will be activities and Cape Cod Children’s Museum The American Diabetes events for children that include a Springfield Museums Association (ADA) estimates bouncy house/tent, face paint- Concord Museum that one in five people have dia- ing, “Twister” from the betes or pre-diabetes. Dr. David Worcester Tornadoes, “Tommy Friday, Aug. 12 Harlan, UMass Memorial 10 Pin” from Auburn AMF JFK Presidential Library & Museum Director of the Diabetes Center Bowling, balloons and more. Arnold Arboretum of Excellence and Division Chief “When we started formulating Tanglewood (BSO) of Diabetes, said a staggering this event, we wanted to expand Stone Zoo 25.8 million Americans are it and have the community afflicted with diabetes, with one involved. We sent out invitations Friday, Aug. 19 out of seven health care dollars to community leaders, and there going toward the treatment of was an amazing and overwhelm- Boston Harbor Islands diabetes. Annual expenditures ing positive response,” Harmon Children’s Museum in Easton are somewhere in the $180 billon said. “We created an Advisory USS Constitution Museum range, making it more costly Committee of town leaders and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of than therapies for cancer. representatives to drive this Fame “If present trends continue, event.” one in three children will have While the event will be fun for Friday, Aug. 26 diabetes in their lifetime,” Dr. all, the main purpose is educa- Old Sturbridge Village Harlan said. tion. New Repertory Theatre Considering those shocking Dominique Wilkins David Harlan Some simple warning signs Berkshire Museum statistics, the Auburn VNA that can point toward diabetes Wilkins realized he had to do because it can be a silent killer. EcoTarium Health Network will present a something, and do it quickly. include: Diabetes & Health Symposium Abnormal blood sugars can case • An increase in urination “I started medication twice a acute symptoms. It can cause on Saturday,June 25 from 10 a.m. day, everyday. I started exercis- • An increase in hunger to 2 p.m. at Auburn High School insidious chronic damage. • An increase in thirst ing. I took sugar products out of Understanding early and inter- in Auburn. The event is free and my diet. I ate a lot of fish, chick- In addition, being lethargic, for all ages. vening early are key,” Dr. Harlan fatigued, having blurry vision, en, and vegetables,” he said. emphasized. “We decided to focus on dia- In just two and a half months, or pain in the feet could all dic- betes because it’s becoming an “Our main focus is on educa- tate late onset diabetes and merit Wilkins lost 37 pounds. Today,he tion at the symposium. There epidemic,” said Auburn VNA is a person with diabetes active- a visit to the doctors. Health Network President and will also be a variety of “The UMass Memorial ly living life to the fullest, and exhibitors offering health ACCCCUURRAACCYY WAATTCCHH CEO Kim Harmon. “Our mis- for the last five years has served Medical Center is committed to A W sion is providing health educa- screenings,” Harmon added. the Diabetes Center of as the Atlanta Hawks’ vice presi- In addition to both speakers, tion and preventable wellness dent of Basketball Operations. Excellence, recognizes the epi- The Auburn News is committed to accu- programs. Doing something like event attendees will have the demic in Central New England, racy in all its news reports. Although “I feel better because of those opportunity to get a photo with this just fits with our mission lifestyle changes I have made,” and is working on strategies to numerous safeguards are in place to ensure and is a natural progression for Wilkins, as well as the numerous overcome this scourge. We need Wilkins added. free health screenings including: accurate reporting, mistakes can occur. the Auburn VNA Health In addition to Wilkins’ presen- everyone’s participation,” Dr. Confirmed fact errors will be corrected at Network.” • Foot assessments Harlan said. tation, Dr. Harlan will be the • A1c blood testing (3 mos. the top right hand corner of page 3 in a One of the highlights of the event’s keynote speaker. For more information on the symposium will be motivational average blood sugar) Symposium, call 508-791-0081 or timely manner. “We really don’t know why • Glucose testing If you find a mistake, call (508) 909- speaker and NBA Hall of Famer there is an increase in diabetes visit www.avhn.org. For more Dominique Wilkins. During his • Spinal screening information on the Diabetes 4142 during normal business hours. During associated with obesity,” Dr. • Balance screening illustrious 17 years in the NBA, Harlan said, adding that while Center for Excellence, visit non-business hours, leave a message in the the bulk of which he spent with • Blood pressure screening www.umassmemorial.org or call the reasoning is still unknown, Breakout sessions at the editor’s voice mailbox. The editor will the Atlanta Hawks, Wilkins was the correlation is clear. the Division of Diabetes admin- return your phone call. a nine-time NBA All Star, a two- Symposium will feature healthy istrative office at 508-334-3206. “Many people think it’s cooking demonstrations with time NBA Slam Dunk because of the foods we eat and Champion, and was named to Jennifer Madson, having less activity,but that may PASA; Managing the All NBA first team. However, not be everything,” he added. in 2000, a year after he retired, Diabetes with Dr. Awareness is one of the key Samir Malkani; Wilkins was diagnosed with components in the fight against Type 2 diabetes. Childhood Diabetes diabetes, and one that Dr. Harlan and Childhood “I went through denial for has made his mission. about a week,” Wilkins said. “I Obesity with Dr. “Awareness of Type 2 diabetes Benjamin Nwosu; can’t have diabetes. I’m in great in particular is so important shape.” and Stress
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AUBURN — Students in kindergarten through second grade at Bryn Mawr School created a sea of high-flying kites Thursday,June 16. Students learned about kites and made their own to fly outside, running and jumping as their kites took flight high above them. Parents were also invited to see their children fly their homemade kites. Saturday, June 25, 2011 • THE AUBURN NEWS • 5 LEARNING Looking back on another school year
hursday, June 23 months have passed. accomplishing great things and will continue to do our very best to the world to me and please know marked the final Having posed questions to overcoming any challenges that earn that support each and every that I will continue to do my very day of the 2010- the community upon my arise. We will continue to work with year, one day at a time, one child at a best to earn it in the years ahead. T2011 school year arrival – what things must the Safety Committee, comprised of time. This is a district in which I have and what a positive and we not change; what members of the police, fire and With the closing of school, the seen much positive growth, clearly productive, yet extreme- things should we consider school departments, believing that Rockets Review will be on hiatus envisioning its tremendous poten- ly busy, year it was! changing; and what is our students deserve to learn in safe until August. Rest assured, though, tial as well. I am extremely proud to We have bid farewell to your vision for the environments. We will continue to that it will return shortly before the serve as its leader — thank you! another group of graduat- Auburn Public Schools in support and challenge our students start of the 2011-2012 school year, In closing, as part of the “Three ing seniors, a large major- ROCKETS 5-8 years – it is very academically and ensure that there ready to share with you – the par- Questions” report, one respondent ity of them heading off EVIEW impressive the number is a wide array of offerings available ents and community members of stated the following in response to this fall to many presti- R that have already been to them both during the school day Auburn – a glimpse into life in the the question, “What is your vision gious colleges and univer- addressed, with more and well beyond. We will continue to Auburn Public Schools, where our for the Auburn Public Schools in the sities, and celebrated the MARYELLEN planned for the coming embrace open communication and goal is academic excellence for each next 5-8 years?”: “Develop a far accomplishments and BRUNELLE years. I encourage you to transparency,fully committed to the and every student entrusted to our greater sense of community pride achievements of students reread that report which power realized when home, school care. We take this responsibility where students, parents and the across at all schools and can be found at the and community work together. We very seriously and as the proud greater community alike are proud levels. The Auburn Public Schools is Auburn Public Schools website by will continue to review our curricu- superintendent of the Auburn to be associated with the Auburn a district on the move, headed clicking “Superintendent” in the lum, ensure its alignment with the Public Schools, I am pleased to Public Schools.” If that is in fact toward our goal of educational left-side navigation menu and then Massachusetts curriculum frame- assure you that progress is being true – and I sincerely hope that it is excellence where every child reach- clicking “Three Question Summary works, and provide high-quality pro- made on multiple fronts. This is a – then I think we should all consider es his or her full potential. The Report” on the right side within the fessional development to maintain school district committed to its stu- these past three years a success progress our students made is the “Files” section. our staff members’ levels of expert- dents’ success; we thank you for indeed! result of expert guidance, challenge Believing in a model of continu- ise. We will continue to have high your ongoing support and intend to and support provided by the dedicat- ous improvement, though, we fully expectations for ourselves, our staff, continue to do everything we can to To contact me to share an idea, a ed staff – the APS Team – of the realize that our work is not done. In and our students, and commit to maintain it moving forward. concern or to ask a question, I can be Auburn Public Schools and I extend cooperation with the Auburn School providing the necessary supports to I wish you a restful, healthy, and reached at 508-832-7755 or via e-mail sincere thanks to each of them! Committee, as a Leadership Team, ensure that those high expectations joyful summer, filled with many at [email protected]. None of it, however, could be real- we will continue to set goals based are met. great books, warm and fun-filled Thank you for your continued sup- ized without the support and com- on the Strategic Plan, student data, As the students and staff head off moments with family and friends port of and interest in the Auburn mitment of our students’ families as and school’s individual School to summer break, I take this oppor- and a myriad of memorable experi- Public Schools! well as the Auburn community, in Improvement Plans. We will contin- tunity to thank the many people ences. Thank you for your support general, so sincere thanks are ue to collaborate on priorities, and who have made this year the success these past three years; it has meant extended to all of you, too! ensure that we are well prepared to that it was. A comprehensive list is As we head into summer, a time move forward together in the best near impossible so instead I thank that hopefully affords us more interest of the district, and most all who are committed to the success relaxed moments to reconnect with especially,in the best interest of our of the Auburn Public Schools. family and friends whose lives are students. We will continue to active- There are countless ways our dis- Auburn’s likewise extremely busy during the ly engage in collaborative meetings trict is supported by the Auburn school year, I reflect on my three with the Town’s administration, community, so to each of you I offer years in the role of superintendent Board of Selectmen and Finance sincere thanks and commit that as a Pearl of Wisdom of the Auburn Public Schools and Committee, believing that when we district – and certainly as the proud simply cannot believe that 36 work together we are capable of Superintendent of this district – we Frances Laber comes to Life Care Center from Leominster. Pearl of Wisdom is brought to you by the dedicated employee’s Mary D. Stone recognizes volunteers of Life Care Center of Auburn. AUBURN — Throughout the school year parents, family and friends of students at • O • Mary D. Stone School take time out of their lives to volunteer at the school. On Thursday, June 16, You should surround students and faculty “ showed their apprecia- tion for their volunteer yourself with work. Twenty first and sec- lots of friends. ond grade students wrote about the volunteers and They will give you shared their “The best thing about Mary D. good advice.” Stone volunteers” stories. Students spoke about the reading and math help, library time, Spree Day, art, fun activities, special For more information and a tour please call: treats and much more Amy Stanfield photo Director of Admissions provided by their class- Mary D. Stone volunteers were recognized for their work by students and faculty. room volunteers. 14 Masonic Circle, Auburn, MA 01501 Principal Elizabeth Chase read a few select writings from kindergarten students as well. (508) 832-4800 Teachers presented their classroom volunteers with gifts in appreciation of their work. Charter names 12 students for Scholar Athlete Awards
WORCESTER — Charter Communications • Grace Rowse of Townsend/North recently held its Scholar Athlete Awards, now Middlesex Regional High School,: $500 celebrating its 27th year, and granted $13,000 in • Alyssa Bergeron of Worcester/ South High scholarships to 12 graduating high school sen- Community School: $500. iors. Charter received more than 100 student Congratulations go out to the following stu- applications that fit criteria established for the dents who received scholarships during the scholarship. The judging panel reviewing all awards presentation. applications were: Kevin Shea, Charter TV3 • Brian McGahie of Boylston/Tahanto Sports Director; Bill Gibbons/College of the Regional High School: $2,000 Holy Cross Women’s Head Basketball Coach, • Phoebe Walsh-Costello of Jim Wilson/Worcester Telegram & Gazette Worcester/Doherty Memorial High School: Sports Reporter and Bob Stewart/ Groton $2,000 Herald & Hollis Times Editor, Publisher. • Gregory O’Donnell of The local high schools in the Charter serv- Northbridge/Northbridge High School: $1,500 iceable areas in Central and Western, • Gina Lirange of Auburn/Auburn High Massachusetts along with the Towns of Hollis School: $1,500 and Brookline, New Hampshire were eligible • Gavin O’Neil of Worcester/St. Peter- to nominate one male and one female who are Marian Central Catholic JR-SR HS: $1,000 both outstanding academic and athletic achiev- • Adam Leecock of Ludlow/Ludlow High ers from their school. The nominations were School. HS: $1,000 submitted by coaches, guidance counselors or • Jillian Perkins of Millbury/Millbury High athletic directors from each school. School $1,000 The Charter Communications Scholar • Amber Ustinovich of Worcester/ Worcester Athlete Awards TV show will air Tuesdays at 7 Technical High School p.m., Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays • Evan Earls of Worcester/South High and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., starting Tuesday, Community School: $500 June 7 on Charter TV3. • Caleb Clark of Tyngsboro/Greater Lowell For more information on Charter TV3, go to Technical High School,: $500 chartertv3.com 6 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Saturday, June 25, 2011 OPINION/COMMENTARY Lessons learned while nation hopping Isn’t that spa-cial? You can thank my friend Paul for this col- I’ve been lucky enough to be afford- find somewhere — anywhere — that umn. A STONEBRIDGE PRESS WEEKLY NEWSPAPER ed two weeks of vacation time since was open. That night, we deemed He’s the one who asked me late last week the 25 ELM STREET,SOUTHBRIDGE MA 01550 I’ve been away in Slovenia, which is price to be no object. all-important and thought-provoking question: TEL. (508) 764-4325 • FAX (508) 764-8015 an exciting prospect when you live in No such luck. “Why are convenience stores in Southbridge www.auburnnews.net such a small country. We walked and walked for blocks [Mass.] called ‘spas?’ And why only in That’s because that means you can around our hostel, but we must not FRANK G. Southbridge?” easily — and cheaply — travel to sev- have been in the culinary center of Now Paul lives in Provo, Utah, and might CHILINSKI eral nearby countries to catch a taste the city. All we could find was a deserve a little slack for asking such a decided- STONEBRIDGE PRESS of another culture. Burger King and a fast food Chinese ly geographically prejudiced question, but he PRESIDENT AND PUBLISHER While Slovenia is about as big as chain called Kínai Büfé: Chinese did grow up in Spencer, Mass., so he knows at ADAM MINOR New Jersey, crossing the border into KRISTAL Buffet. least a little bit of what he speaks. The more I Croatia, Austria, Hungary, or Italy, “We’ll always have Kínai Büfé,” I thought about his question, however, the more EDITOR THE AUBURN NEWS AND THE WEBSTER TIMES provides a much, much greater cul- KLEAR said with good humor as we dug into I knew I didn’t know about the answer. But that tural difference than crossing into some inauthentic sweet and sour evening, as fate would have it, I ran into Arthur Commito of Southbridge, longtime entrepre- New York, Pennsylvania, or KRIS REARDON chicken. Delaware. In addition to visiting the We were not so good humored neur of Art’s Variety on South Street, formerly EDITORIAL countries I’ve just mentioned, which about it after exiting a wonderful known as Art’s Spa. border Slovenia, I’ve also had the chance to opera performance in Vienna — to which we’d So I asked Mr. C the crucial question and got meander into Germany, Slovakia, and the scored standing balcony tickets for a few loads of information in return, such as the fact Czech Republic. euros a few hours prior — and we realized that he bought the place in 1957 — I think — Along the way, I’ve picked up a few that we were going to have to eat at the and ran/owned it for the next 52 years — I think. Never stop fighting European travel tips. Austrian version of the Kínai Büfé since it I told him that Art’s Spa, 1. The train is always cheaper — and for was past 10 p.m. now Variety, had been one On Friday, June 17, I had the opportunity to good reason. Country learned: Hungary. Good thing we’d eaten a lovely traditional of two neighborhood address a very special group of people. For a small wad of cash — namely, only 39 Austrian lunch that day. places that we boys spent At the Relay for Life of the Greater euros — I was able to book a ticket from 4. Don’t lose your hat. Country learned: all of our paper route Southbridge Area, I was asked to give a wel- Ljubljana to Budapest, where I was set to meet Slovakia. money back in the late come speech, where I was encouraged to share a friend who was visiting from the U.S. but I’m still not sure how that happened. One 1950s and early 1960s. It a few words as paper is the official media spon- found a cheaper ticket to Budapest rather moment, my friend had his hat on his head, was nice reminiscing with sor of the event. than to Slovenia. and the next moment, it was gone. Mr. Commito, but the only To say it was honor is the understatement of “Great deal,” I thought to myself. Especially That makes for a cold head for the rest of answer he could give me to a lifetime. for such a long ride. The train ride was set to your vacation if you’re traveling in the win- AS YOU my question was, As hard as it was to put my thoughts into take just over 10 hours. ter. LIKE IT “Because.” words — I did try, and the following is my When I got to Budapest, talking to a local, I 5. Budget your money carefully. Country Which brings me to the speech, for what it’s worth, in case you could- realized that by car, it takes just over four learned: Croatia. MARK following day, when we n’t hear me at the event, missed me, or just hours. While most countries are on the euro now, went to Worcester for a wanted to go back through and read it, here it At least I met some British girls on the train some — including the Czech Republic with ASHTON wonderful matinee per- is. It was a pleasure to walk among the sur- as well, so we could chat about their visit to the koruna, or crown, Hungary with the formance of “Fiddler on vivors, families and fighters as we fought can- Ljubljana and sing along to English-language forint, and Croatia with the kuna — still main- the Roof.” One of the first cer together. We hope you never stop fighting songs. tain their own currencies. After several trips big numbers in that show is “Tradition,” which until there is a cure. 2. Go to the bathroom at a free restroom to the ATM in Hungary, I swore we wouldn’t explains the whys and wherefores of the lead We here at the Auburn News look forward to whenever you have the chance. Country do the same in Brno, Czech Republic. character, Tevye, in the town of Anatevka, Auburn’s own Relay, which is slated for Russia, about the turn of the 19th century into September at Lemansky Park, although this learned: Austria. That meant, when I ran out of the small While walking along in Vienna, I suddenly amount of cash I’d taken out, we didn’t have the 20th. Tradition is what drives all of Tevye’s speech pertains to a separate Relay event, the actions, from selling milk and cheese to his message is universal. decided I had to use the restroom. My friend enough fare for the tram from our hostel to and I started hunting for somewhere that the train station. neighbors to bartering with the butcher for one of his daughter’s hands in marriage. But would have some kind of bathroom facilities, “No big deal,” we both said. “We remember *** change is inevitable. Change breaks with tradi- “Welcome everyone, to the Relay for Life of looking of the universal stick figures on a basically where it is.” tion. Change brings hilarity –— and heart- the Greater Southbridge Area. My name is door, or the sign: WC. No such luck. The tram had taken a little more than 10 break — to Anatevka. Adam Minor, and I am the managing editor of A half hour later, I thought: “Ah! There’s a minutes the day before. And thus it suddenly all made sense: Stonebridge Press and the Southbridge McDonald’s, they’ve got to have a restroom.” Our walk took more than four hours. Southbridge is the Anatevka of New England, Evening News. And they did, of course. But it cost around I still refuse to talk about it. where “A spa is called a spa, because it is a spa.” We are proud to be the official media spon- 50 euro cents to use, as do many public rest- In Croatia, we had it down to a science: we Tradition! sor of this year’s Relay, along with our sister rooms in other European countries. took out the equivalent of $50 for the day, and But only in Southbridge, Massachusetts. publications, the Webster Times, Sturbridge At least they are usually clean. somehow, by the time we were eating dinner Everywhere else — including in most diction- Villager, Charlton Villager and Spencer New 3. Be prepared for inauthentic food if you — near the train station, mind you — we’d aries and Internet sources — a spa is defined as Leader. dine at odd hours. Country learned: Czech managed to use it all up, down to the last a resort, a mineral spring, a fashionable hotel, You know, it’s funny, when Ron Ravenelle Republic, Hungary, Austria, and well, every- kuna. As that was our last stop during our 6 or a place to get your face spackled and your approached me a few months ago if I would be where. days of travel, we could sit back and smile — body massaged. interested in giving a “speech” at the Relay, After arriving past 8 p.m. off the train from because we’d finally figured out how to budg- I nevertheless moseyed over to the Hospital my first thought was “I’m a writer,” not a pub- bordering Slovakia, my friend and I dropped et our money,we were at the train station, and Spa, at the corner of Sayles and South Streets lic speaker, but as I continued to think about it our bags off in our hostel and set out to find we — finally — were not eating Chinese food in Southbridge, for further confirmation of my — I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share some authentic food. again. tradition theory. There’s still a sign there pro- with all of you tonight, and I consider it an The only thing we could find in our price claiming “Hospital Spa.” honor to do so. range: A McDonald’s. Kristina Reardon, of Uxbridge, is in This is where we spent most of our paper I sat down at my computer, and I started Talk about a disappointing first night. Ljubljana, Slovenia on a Fulbright grant for route money,mainly because it was just around thinking about the inspirational words I could the corner from home on Glover Street when choose to give you — the right things to say, Well, we might have been disappointed if the 2010 – 11 school year. You can reach her at we hadn’t run into something similar. After I [email protected]. Her views are we were kids. We got our post-Little League the most effective words to motivate, encour- popsicles and fudgsicles here, our Snickers age and stir people to action. arrived off my 10-plus hour train journey in her own and do not reflect those of the U.S. Budapest, I was starving. My friend and I Department of State or the Fulbright bars and Twinkies, and our Lik-’m-Aids — a Throughout the past few months, if you are waterless Kool-Aid of sorts. We also bought dropped my bag off at the hostel and set out to Program. a reader of our newspaper,than you know that Cokes and lime rickies and root beer floats and we have filled our pages with countless fea- drank them here at the counter on a stool. tures, photos, event listings and news sur- Last week, I found the stools still at the count- rounding the Relay for Life, stories that er, a little bit worse for wear, but still awaiting inspire laughter, tears, you name it. There are customers, who probably buy more lottery tick- so many things we could say, but when it all 1913 Liberty V Nickels: All Five Don’t Legally Exist ets than popsicles today. I spoke with Yvette, comes down to it, we can say all the right wife of Francis, the third generation of the things, talk about things we can, will and Throughout the history of the United States ers. For the first time, the set was broken up. Martin family to own and operate the store. should do, but at the end of the day, it is only mint, so-called special coins were minted for Louis Eliasberg, the only man to ever collect “His memory’s still good,” Yvette assured words. collectors and folks who were well connected one example of every U.S. coin ever minted, me, so I later phoned Francis, who filled me in Tonight, here at McMahon Field, we put to mint staff. eventually purchased the finest example, a on some of the important local history. those words into action. We carry through Perhaps the most famous proof-66 coin. It was his grandfather, Joseph Martin, who with our promise, tonight — it’s time to liter- bought the place in 1919, when it was a full- ally walk the walk. is the 1804 dollar, which was In 1996, after Eliasberg’s death, the coin was a limited mintage in that sold for $1.485 million. In 2007 it was sold for $5 fledged market. Then, he turned it into a “spa,” I think it’s safe to say that every person here or smaller market, somewhere in the 1920s. has been affected in some way by this dreaded year. A very few special million. restrikes were made in 1834 The Olsen specimen — proof 64 — was once From there, Joseph’s son, Arthur, or “Old disease we call cancer. Whether you are bat- Man Martin,” as we knew him, operated the and again between 1858 and featured in an episode of Hawaii Five-O, was tling with it right now, have struggled with it spa — properly pronounced “spar,” by the way 1860. While these were done most recently sold in 2010 for $3.74 million. before, know some one who has lost their bat- — until Francis and Yvette took charge at some tle or even know someone who is battling it as favors for certain collec- The Norweb specimen was donated to the point during our childhood. Their son, another right now, I think we can all think of people tors, they were, nonetheless, Smithsonian Museum in 1997. The Arthur, is now the fourth-generation operator. that are dealing with the disease in some legal products of the mint McDermott specimen, which resides in the Francis guessed that the term spa had some- shape or form. Tonight, I say to you, not as a and, as a result, are legal to ANA Money Museum in Colorado, was last thing to do with the size of the store and the newspaper editor giving a speech, but as a TREASURES own. sold in 1967 for $46,000 — a real deal. variety of merchandise found within. man who wants nothing more than to see can- An exception to this prac- That brings us to the final coin. Something along the lines of being “too small cer be a thing of the past — there is hope. IN YOUR tice was the unauthorized For more than 40 years, the location of only to be a supermarket, but bigger than a street I’ve been blessed thus far not to have been minting of 1913 Liberty V four of the five was known. The fifth was vendor.” burdened with cancer myself. However, I have HOME nickels. nowhere to be found, and was presumed lost. Francis also remembered the variety of vari- had both family and friends who have been As you recall, the Liberty In 1962, coin dealer George Walton died in a ety stores found in Southbridge over the years. taken from us, or are battling the disease right PAUL JOSEPH V series was legally minted car crash on his way to a show. He had previ- Indeed, we could both recall an Elm Street Spa, now. Although I may not personally know from 1883 to 1912. The ously told the promoters he would exhibit the the aforementioned Art’s, Vic’s Spa on exactly how it feels to get that dreaded diagno- Liberty V was replaced by coin at that show. Worcester Street, and another one over near sis, to feel the physical toll of chemotherapy the Indian Head or Buffalo nickel, which was Over $250,000 in coins was recovered at the where the town pool is now located. The and treatment, or the emotional stress of not produced beginning in February 1913. crash site, including the 1913 Liberty V nickel Hospital Spa is so-named because it sits across knowing where is life is headed, or even losing There are no mint records showing produc- in a custom holder. In 1963 his collection was the street from Harrington Memorial Hospital. someone like a spouse, sibling or parent to the tion of any 1913 Liberty V nickels, yet five are auctioned, but the auction house returned the I wasn’t sure that my answer — and history disease, I can say with confidence that I know known to exist. coin stating it was not real. For years, the lesson — would satisfy Paul, but it was all I had. what it’s like to have your life changed so dras- While no one knows who produced these numismatic community thought Walton had I figured I’d try to explain it to him in terms of tically in one instance, that it’s never the same the Fiddler’s “Tradition,” which in again. Tonight, as I walk with you, I’ll think of five coins — or why — what is known is that a copy made to exhibit rather than display the first knowledge of their existence such a valuable coin without adequate securi- Massachusetts can help explain everything all of you, pray for all of you, and know that from ham and bean church suppers to felony one day, through the effort we are exerting occurred in 1920. All five appeared at the ty, so there wasn’t a lot of controversy when American Numismatic Association conven- the coin was declared a fake. convictions for Speakers of the House. As a last right now, here in Southbridge, there will be a resort, I Googled: “Hospital Spa,” and found my tion in that year in the possession of Samuel Walton’s heirs kept the coin in a closet for cure, and we will rid ourselves of this disease childhood haven depicted there, right on forever. Brown, a numismatist, who had previously the next 40 years. screen, as it appears today — and as it has not I could go on, and share stories about my advertised that he would pay $500 to anyone In 2003 the ANA arranged to exhibit all four changed very much for about 90 years. own family — my 8 year old cousin who has who had one. When he showed up with five, known specimens at its show in Baltimore. As a last, last resort, just prior to composing been battling a brain tumor since he was 2 — people assumed he had bought them as a One dealer, as a publicity stunt, offered $1 this column, I consulted one more dictionary — my uncle who has battled a variety of cancers result of his public offer. million for the coin. In addition, one auction my trusty American Heritage, Second College and still presses on — my friends, some But here’s the catch; Brown had previously house offered a $10,000 reward just to look at Edition, 1985. There, on page 1169, under “spa,” younger and some older, who continue to bat- been a mint employee. it. was a fourth, all-important, definition: tle the disease, defying odds and baffling doc- Over the years, a consensus has emerged Hearing these offers, Walton’s heirs brought “Regional. A soda fountain.” tors — I could go on all night with the stories within the numismatic community that their “fake” specimen to the show, where it Aha! — but I’ll save that for another day.Right now, Brown was responsible for minting the five was examined by a panel of experts and com- Yes, all of Southbridge’s spas had indeed had I’ll just say that seeing all of you tonight, and clandestinely removing them from the pared to the four other specimens they had in soda fountains, where we enjoyed the afore- ready and willing to confront cancer head on, mint. However, it is possible, though not like- front of them. It was determined that indeed mentioned floats and frappes and shakes. So lace up those sneakers, open those wallets and ly, that they were legally made as trial strikes the Walton specimen was real. my extensive research — about three minutes fight — I couldn’t be any prouder. in 1912 in preparation for production the fol- It remains the property of the Walton heirs and 67 seconds total — had finally paid off. We have 17 hours, give or take, to make as lowing year.Or, they could have been made for and is on loan to the ANA Museum. So Paul, here’s your answer. At least part of big a difference as we can tonight and tomor- the mint’s cabinet — samples — of coins. But, In our next column we’ll explore a collec- it. As to “Why only in Southbridge,” why not? row morning. I look forward to seeing what if this were true, wouldn’t there be some sort tor’s favorite: the Indian Head, or Buffalo, Go see “Fiddler” and figure out the rest for Southbridge can do. Thank you for giving me of record of their production? We’ll never nickel. yourself. But first stop at the Hospital Spa for this time to share with you, and thank you for some Twinkies, Twix, and maybe a root beer helping in the fight against cancer.” know for sure. In 1924 they were sold to Col E.H.R. Green, Contact Paul at Grey Ghost Auctions & float. You’ll feel better for having kept regional Sou’bridge tradition alive! Adam Minor may be reached at 508-909-4130, who retained them until 1936. When his estate Appraisals: (508) 943-6570; [email protected]; was auctioned, all five were sold to two deal- www.greyghostcorp.com. Paraprosdokian of the week: Change is or by e-mail at [email protected]. inevitable, except from a vending machine. Saturday, June 25, 2011 • THE AUBURN NEWS • 7 Explore Different Options When Purchasing Bonds
As an investor, you may find time, primarily in it or protect against a loss. changes or trades, a UIT has low management that bonds can be a valuable response to interest rates. A bond fund does not pay you a fixed rate of fees. A UIT is typically established for 20 to 30 part of your holdings. But INANCIAL When market rates go return. Instead, you receive dividends, which years, but, as an individual investor, you can there’s more than one way to F up, the value of your bond will fluctuate based on the underlying bonds’ sell your shares whenever you want, for what- own bonds, so you’ll want to FOCUS drops, and vice versa. interest rates and capital appreciation. In ever the market will bear. be familiar with the various In general, you’ll pay at addition, bond funds don’t have a maturity Although UITs can be some of the most cost- investment vehicles available least $5,000 for an individ- date when principal is repaid. Keep in mind efficient, low-risk options in the fixed-income — because the more you know, ual bond, though that that when you purchase bond funds, you could arena, they are not without risk. Specifically, the better the choices you’ll be JEFF amount may vary. be subject to capital gains taxes in two differ- since a UIT’s bonds provide fixed interest able to make. BURDICK Consequently, while this ent ways: if you sell your fund shares for a rates, there’s always the possibility that the So, let’s look at three popu- approach gives you more profit or if the fund manager sells an underly- bonds will lose purchasing power to inflation lar ways of owning bonds. control, it can be more ing bond for more than it’s worth. This over time. • Individual bonds — When time consuming and increased capital gains liability is one reason When choosing how to own bonds, you’ll you buy an individual bond, you will receive require a larger investment in order to build that many people put bond funds in a tax- need to evaluate many factors — and we’ve predictable interest payments. When your a diverse fixed-income portfolio. deferred vehicle, such as an IRA or a 401(k). only looked at some of them here. You may bond matures, you’ll get the original principal • Bond funds — By investing in a bond-based • Bond UITs — A unit investment trust, like want to consult with a financial advisor to back, unless the issuer defaults, which is not mutual fund — which may own dozens of dif- a mutual fund, contains a variety of bonds, so determine which methods of bond ownership common in cases of investment-grade bonds. ferent types of bonds — you can efficiently you get the benefit of diversification. Unlike a are appropriate for your needs. By doing your However, the value of your bond — the price increase your diversification, which is impor- mutual fund, however, a UIT is not actively homework, and getting the help you need, you you could get for it if you sold it on the open tant, because diversification can help reduce managed and does not change its holdings. can maximize the advantages of adding bonds market before it matured — will fluctuate over credit risk, although it can’t guarantee a prof- And since no manager is involved in making to your investment mix. Auburn resident riding far for ALS research families you meet, the stories you hear, are let people know that they don’t need to ride a “This bike ride is about raising money and RIDE amazing. The following year I bought myself a bike to be part of the effort by providing more bringing attention to the work being done to continued from page 1 real road bike and trained. I rode all three days noise and more support for ALS and its find effective treatments for those living with entists focused on a single disease indication. that year. My family also got involved. They patients. the disease today,” says Dr. Steve Perrin, CEO come along for the three days and volunteer “By riding I hope to bring awareness to this and Chief Scientific Officer at ALS TDI in a The mission of ALS TDI is to develop effective doing whatever is needed and cheering me on disease and to raise money so that effective press release. “All of the riders, crew,and spec- therapeutics that stop ALS as soon as possible. along the way.This will be my fourth year rid- treatments can be discovered as soon as possi- tators that participate in the Trek play a role “Darryl rode in the trek in 2006 and 2007, but ing and my family’s third year volunteering.” ble,” Cariglio explained. in accelerating the pace of research in our by 2008 he was no longer able to. In 2008, my In 2006, the trek began its More Cowbell As a participant Cariglio is required to raise labs. At the same time, they remind those friend told me she was going to ride and asked campaign, to help increase spectator support. a minimum of $1,800, but she said her team, affected by this disease that they are not alone me if I wanted to ride one day with her. I had The campaign is a knock-off of the pop-cul- Team Darryl has committed to raise at least in their fight to end ALS.” never done anything like this and really only ture catch phrase originally said by $10,000. For more information please visit rode my bike around the neighborhood with Christopher Walken on a “Saturday Night Donations can be made online at www.ALS.net, www.needmorecowbell.org or my kids,” Cariglio said. Live” skit featuring Will Farrell playing cow- tst.als.net/cindycariglioteamdarryl or checks call 617-441-7211. “I loaded by bike up on that hot and humid bell to Blue Oyster Cult’s “Don’t Fear the can be made payable to Tri State Trek and Amy Stanfield may be reached at (508) 909- day in July and rode 80 of the first 100 miles. I Reaper.” mailed directly to Cindy Cariglio at 24 4142, or by e-mail at astanfield@stonebridge- was hooked from that day on. The people and The More Cowbell campaign’s message is to Goddard Drive Auburn, MA 01501. press.com. New food service requirements outlined for schools RENT bursement rate the schools receive reach $2.46 standard lunch price set third grade trip to Pequot Museum, years), Gary Gustafson, grade 6 sci- continued from page 1 for the free and reduced lunches. by the USDA in the next few years to and AHS trips to Quebec City, ence (26 years), Mary Ellen Jordan Pitzen’s recommendation to the meet the new requirement. Canada, France, Hartford Theatre Burgess, reading at Bryn Mawr (31 lunches” are being supported by the committee to meet this requirement The School Committee also voted for “The Crucible” performance and years), Elizabeth Kapas, French at free and reduced lunch reimburse- is to raise Auburn lunch prices by 25 to approve a number of field trips Amnesty International in New York AMS (36 years), Richard McInerny, ment and the new equity plan would cents to make $2.25 for elementary for the upcoming school year, City. Special Education director (6 years), require the paid lunches price to be students and $2.50 for secondary stu- including AMS trip to Washington Finally, Brunelle formally and Jack Riordan, grade 6 Social equal to or greater than the reim- dents. The end goal would be to D.C., Julia Bancroft and Pakachoag announced the retirement of sever- Studies (24 years). al teachers in the Auburn “I offer sincere thanks to each of School District that have a com- them for the countless contributions bined 197 years of service to they made to our district and most NEWS BRIEFS Auburn Schools. especially to our students and wish Those retiring at the end of them much health and happiness as the school year include Janice they enter this next phase of their organizations. The three agencies who may be trapped, injured or lost Anderson, grade 6 Science (33 lives,” Brunelle said. Perez awarded Simon Youth have determined that training of fire- inside a fire. The training includes years), Steve Berg, grade 8 fighters in advanced pump opera- classroom instruction as well as Science (29 years), Suzette Amy Stanfield may be reached at Scholarship tions, rapid intervention, and officer hands-on, real time scenarios under Dowd, grade 2 at Mary D. Stone (508) 909-4142, or by e-mail at astan- development are the priorities….This live fire conditions conducted at the AUBURN — The Simon Youth (36 years), Kathy Goldstein, [email protected]. grant will allow for combined Auburn and Worcester Fire principal Julia Bancroft (3.5 Scholarships program, sponsored by staffing, shared instructors and the Department training centers. Simon Youth Foundation, a national ability to bring in in outside compa- Additional training to be conducted nonprofit that champions education nies for advanced training scenarios. for the three towns with grant funds opportunities for students of all back- It will give the organizations the abil- include Officer Training for Rapid grounds, has granted $1.15 million in ity to provide a safe training environ- Intervention Operations - teaching nationwide scholarship awards in ment where the knowledge of the fire officers the skills needed to acti- 2011. older generation of firefighters can be vate, command and control a downed The scholarships are being granted shared and observed.” firefighter situation; Strategies and in partnership with Solomon Pond All three fire chiefs agree that such Tactics – using interactive fire ground Mall, Auburn Mall and Greendale training programs cannot be funded scenario software to explore decision Mall. solely through local funding due to making, size up sequence, developing Scholarship winners are Robertha the recent economic and financial cri- strategies to achieve goals, order of Perez, of Auburn, Shaina Lo, of sis being experienced by all the towns firefighting and rescue operations, Fitchburg, and Monike Ribeiro of of the Commonwealth of communications and safety; and Marlborough. Massachusetts. The chiefs note that Pump Operators Skill Workshop – Robertha Perez is from Auburn, all three towns have had to continual- allowing fire fighters to obtain solid and attended Worcester Technical ly increase the amount of funds used training and experience in operating High School where she was Student of from ambulance receipts to offset the fire truck pumps with simulator sce- the Year in Computer and Design and decrease in tax money to ensure that narios to replicate multiple opera- Student of the Year in Math. She will staffing remains status quo. This has tions, water supply fluctuation, multi- be attending Wentworth Institute of resulted in cutting of other line items ple hose layouts, cavitation, hose rup- Technology in the fall where she will from their operating budgets, includ- ture and more. This training is safely be majoring in Computer ing training funds. The safety and done without taking fire trucks out of Engineering. survival of the firefighters’ remains service or adding to wear and tear of the priority of the administrators of town equipment. the three agencies, but the bottom dol- Chief Bemis, Chief Cloutier, and Local fire departments lar remains unchanged and often Chief Coleman all agree that since TEMPORARY, PART-TIME requires tough decisions regarding their departments work closely receive training grant purchasing of safety and survival together on a day to day basis, rely on gear and maintaining staff. each other for back up for all nature of OXFORD — The Auburn, Charlton, The towns have already started the calls, and all continue to feel the eco- HELP WANTED and Oxford Fire Departments will training with Statewide Rapid nomic crunch, it has become even benefit from valuable training oppor- Intervention Initiative training pro- more important to ensure that the tunities as a result of being awarded a vided by local instructors trained by staff is familiar with each other, oper- Regional Training Grant in the the Massachusetts Firefighting ates in similar fashion, and share Stonebridge Press Newspapers, located in amount of $49,747 from the Federal Academy.This critical training teach- knowledge and confidence with their Emergency Management Agency es firefighters search and rescue tech- fellow firefighters. Southbridge, MA is looking for part-time temporary (FEMA) and the Department of niques to rescue fellow firefighters Homeland Security help to do typing and data entry work in our comput- (DHS). The grant was er system. Daytime flexible hours Monday through awarded on April 14, 2011 to Chief Sheri Friday. Many different shifts and hours available. This Bemis of the Oxford och Baz Fire-EMS . R aa position opens mid to late July and is available Department. Chief t r Bemis coordinated S Saturday, June 25th through the remainder of the year. the grant writing, St. Roch’s Parish 332 Main St. Oxford along with Fire Chief $10.00 per hour Stephen Coleman Jr. of the Auburn Fire Department and Chief Raffles Must be able to type quickly and have basic com- Charles Cloutier of puter knowledge. the Charlton Fire Adopt Games Breakfast Department. - A - 8:00 am The Oxford Fire- Apply at 25 Elm St., Southbridge to fill out an application. EMS Department will Basket Plant Sale in serve as the grant Parish Hall administrator. Raffle Silent Auction According to Chief For more information call Jean Ashton Bemis, “The towns of at 508-764-4325 (Ext. 104) Oxford, Auburn, and Bake Sale Charlton have grown together, with the Chief Officers moving Food up through the ranks together. The three Stonebridge Press, Inc. agencies have always All are welcome! Join us for a fun day! been mutual aid part- All proceeds benefit the St. Roch’s restoration and renovation fund. ners, and continue to do so…All three agen- SPECIAL BENEFACTORS cies have identified Custom Payroll & Tax Service L&L Concrete The Webster Five Cents Savings Bank training as a weak- 250 Main St., Oxford 21 Linwood Ave., Oxford Webster, Dudley, Oxford, Auburn, ness within their Worcester, Shrewsbury Special Thank You: The Graphic Arts Department at Shepherd Hill Regional High School 8 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Saturday, June 25, 2011 LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF hundred three and 17/100 (103.17) feet to a the purchase price must be paid in cash, cer- (SEAL) REAL ESTATE poin on Leicester Street; tified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's COMMONWEALTH OF By virtue and in execution of the Power of THENCE N. 41¡ 23' 20" W. by Leicester check at the time and place of the sale by the MASSACHUSETTS Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given Street, fifty-one and ninety-five (51.95) feet to purchaser. The balance of the purchase price LAND COURT by Stefany Beaman to Mortgage Electronic WCH bound; shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Registration Systems, Inc., dated October THENCE continuing by said Leicester Street, treasurer's or cashier's check within thirty 447995 15, 2007 and recorded with the Worcester N. 42¡ 48' 30" W. eighty-five and 75/100 (30) days after the date of sale. Other terms ORDER OF NOTICE County (Worcester District) Registry of (85.75) feet to the poing of beginning. to be announced at the sale. Marinosci Law TO: Deeds at Book 41960, Page 158 of which the Containing 11,050 square feet of land more Group, P.C. 1350 Division Road, Suite 301 Lori J. Agbay Mortgage the undersigned is the present or less. West Warwick, RI 02893 Attorney for Michael J. Agbay holder by assignment for breach of the con- For title see deed in Book 33756 Page 389 Deutsche Bank National Trust Company as and to all persons entitled to the benefit of ditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose The premises are to be sold subject to and Trustee on behalf of LSF MRA Pass-Through the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 of foreclosing same will be sold at Public with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, Trust Present Holder of Mortgage (401) 234- U.S.C. App. ¤501 et seq.: Auction at 12:00 PM on July 14, 2011 at 24 building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax 9200 MLG File No.:10-03431 (6/18/2011 GMAC Mortgage, LLC, Meadowbrook Road, Auburn, MA, all and titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- 6/25/2011 7/2/2011) claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage singular the premises described in said ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- June 18, 2011 covering real property in 33 Jerome Mortgage, to wit: session. June 25, 2011 Aveune, Auburn, given by Lori J. Agbay The land in the Commonwealth of TERMS OF SALE: July 2, 2011 and Michael J. Agbay to Banknorth Massachusetts, County of Worcester, Town A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS Mortgage Company, Inc., dated January of Auburn on the westerly side of AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF 26, 1999, recorded with the Worcester Meadowbrook Road owned by Goldstein and certified check or bank treasurer’s check will REAL ESTATE County (Worcester District) Registry of Gurwitz, Inc. and shown as Lot 28 on a plan be required to be delivered at or before the By virtue and in execution of the Power Deeds at Book 20995, Page 125, and now by Cullinan Engineering. Co.,Inc. titled time the bid is offered. The successful bidder of Sale contained in a certain mortgage held by plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed "Meadowbrook at Auburn" and dated will be required to execute a Foreclosure given by Susan E. Johnston to Mortgage with this court a complaint for determination February 3, 1965 bounded and described as Sale Agreement immediately after the close Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers follows: of the bidding. The balance of the purchase December 17, 2003 and recorded with the status. BEGINNING at a point on the westerly side- price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from Worcester County (Worcester District) If you now are, or recently have been, in the line of Meadowbrook Road at the most north- the sale date in the form of a certified check, Registry of Deeds at Book 32487, Page 350, active military service of the United States of easterly corner of the lot to be described said bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- of which mortgage BAC Home Loans America, then you may be entitled to the point also being the most southeasterly cor- factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Servicing, LP is the present holder, for benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief ner of Lot 26 as shown on the above men- Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the breach of the conditions of said mortgage Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the tioned plan: sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same above-mentioned property on that basis, THENCE S. 08 degrees 55' 30" E. along the the sale and to amend the terms of the sale will be sold at Public Auction at 4:00 p.m. on then you or your attorney must file a written westerly sideline of Meadowbrook Road a by written or oral announcement made July 13, 2011, on the mortgaged premises appearance and answer in this court at distance of 100.00 feet to a point at Lot 30 as before or during the foreclosure sale. If the located at 125 South Street, Auburn, Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA shown on said plan; sale is set aside for any reason, the Worcester County, Massachusetts, all and 02108 on or before July 18, 2011 or you will THENCE S. 81 degrees 04' 30" W. along Lot Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to singular the premises described in said mort- be forever barred from claiming that you are 30 a distance of 220.89 feet to a point at land a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser gage, entitled to the benefits of said Act. now or formerly of the Pakachoag Golf Club; shall have no further recourse against the TO WIT: Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Justice TEHNCE N. 11 degrees 51' 35" W. along Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the The land in Auburn, Worcester County, of this Court on June 1, 2011. land now or formerly of the Pakachoag Golf Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the Massachusetts bounded and described as Attest: Club a distance of 100.13 feet to a point at premises contained in said mortgage shall follows: The Land Situated on the southeast- Deborah J. Patterson Lot 26; control in the event of an error in this publica- erly, side of South Street in the Town of Recorder THENCE N. 81 degrees 04' 30" E. along Lot tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Auburn, County of Worcester, June 25, 2011 26 a distance of 226.02 feet to the point of Other terms if any, to be announced at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded beginning. sale. and described as follows: BEGINNING at the (SEAL) The above described lot contains 22.350 GMAC Mortgage, LLC southwesterly corner of the herein described COMMONWEALTH OF square feet more or less. Present Holder of said Mortgage, premises to a point in the southeasterly line MASSACHUSETTS BEING the same premises as described in a By Its Attorneys, of South Street, said point being N. 28 LAND COURT deed from David A. Spooner and Luanne C. Orlans Moran PLLC degrees 17' 25'' E., a distance of 153.43 feet DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT Spooner to Stefany Beaman dated P.O. Box 962169 from an iron pipe; THENCE N. 28 degrees 11 MISC 448532 November 29, 2006 and recorded with Boston, MA 02196 17' 25'' E. along South Street and a stone ORDER OF NOTICE Worcester District Registry of Deeds in Book Phone: (617) 502-4100 wall, a distance of 15.89 feet to a point; TO: 40310 Page 145. June 18, 2011 THENCE along South Street and a curve to Deborah Thomas The premises are to be sold subject to and June 25, 2011 the right with a radius of 461.00 feet, an arc and to all persons entitled to the benefit of with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, July 2, 2011 distance of 115.20 feet to a point; THENCE the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax S. 59 degrees 43' 37'' E. by Lot No. 2, a dis- U.S.C. App. ¤ 501 et seq.: Massachusetts titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF tance of 262.35 feet to a point in a stone wall; Housing Finance Agency claiming to have an ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- REAL ESTATE THENCE S. 02 degrees 04' 30'' W. by land interest in a Mortgage covering real property session. Premises: 317 Leicester Street, owned now or formerly of Winifried P, in 159 Oxford Street, Auburn given by: TERMS OF SALE: Auburn, Massachusetts Sommerfield along a stone wall, a distance Deborah Thomas to Mortgage Electronic A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS By virtue and in execution of the Power of of 40.17 feet to a point; THENCE N. 77 Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a Sale contained in a certain mortgage given degrees 46' 57'' W. by land owned now or for- The Bank of Canton, dated February 15, certified check or bank treasurer’s check will by Beverly A. Johnson to Aames Funding merly by Philip V. and Janice B. Lavasseur, a 2008, and recorded in the Worcester County be required to be delivered at or before the Corporation d/b/a Aames Home Loan and distance of 306.22 feet to the point of begin- (Worcester District) County Registry of time the bid is offered. The successful bidder now held by Deutsche Bank National Trust ning. Containing 23,536 square feet of land Deeds in Book 42421, at Page 209, has/have will be required to execute a Foreclosure Company as Trustee on behalf of LSF MRA and being shown as Lot No. 3 on a ''Plan of filed with this court a complaint for determi- Sale Agreement immediately after the close Pass-Through Trust, said mortgage dated Land in Auburn, Massachuetts owned by nation of Defendant’s/Defendants’ of the bidding. The balance of the purchase July 31, 2006, and recorded with the Anna Maria Gemme,'' dated July 31, 1989 Servicemembers status. If you now are, or price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from Worcester County (Worcester District) and prepared by A.F.Paige Associates, 714B within the past 90 days have been, in the the sale date in the form of a certified check, Registry of Deeds in Book 39492, Page 222, Southbridge Street, Auburn, Massachusetts active military service of the United States of bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- for breach of the conditions in said mortgage 01501 and recorded with the Worcester America, then you may be entitled to the factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The and for the purpose of foreclosing the same District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 624, benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the will be sold at Public Auction on July 11, 2011 Plan 29. Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue at 12:00 PM Local Time upon the premises, For mortgagor's title see deed recorded above-mentioned property on that basis, the sale and to amend the terms of the sale all and singular the premises described in with Worcester County (Worcester District) then you or your attorney must file a written by written or oral announcement made said mortgage, to wit: That certain parcel of Registry of Deeds in Book 32487, Page 348. appearance and answer in this court at Three before or during the foreclosure sale. If the land, with the buildings thereon, in the Town These premises will be sold and con- Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or sale is set aside for any reason, the of Auburn, Worcester County and veyed subject to and with the benefit of all before 25th day of July, 2011 or you will be Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to Commonwealth of Massachusetts, on the rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, forever barred from claiming that you are a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser southerly side line of Leicester Street, for- covenants, liens or claims in the nature of entitled to the benefits of said Act. shall have no further recourse against the merly owned by Sven E. Thoren and Marion liens, improvements, public assessments, Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER, Chief Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the I. Thoren and shown on a plan by Cullinan any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, Justice of said Court on 9th day of June, Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the Engineering Co., Inc. titled "Plan of Property water and sewer liens and any other munici- 2011. premises contained in said mortgage shall of Sven E. and Marion I. Thoren" and dated pal assessments or liens or existing encum- Attest: Deborah J. Patterson control in the event of an error in this publica- December 29, 1967 and recorded in said brances of record which are in force and are Recorder tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. Registry, Plan Book 316, Plan 93 and bound- applicable, having priority over said mort- (10100.01(Y) )(Thomas)(06-25-11)(272799) Other terms if any, to be announced at the ed and described as follows: Beginning at an gage, whether or not reference to such June 25, 2011 sale. iron pipe on the southwesterly side line of restrictions, easements, improvements, liens Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Leicester Street at the most easterly corner or encumbrances is made in the deed. Present Holder of said Mortgage, of the parcel to be described at land of Kulak; TERMS OF SALE: Public Hearing Notice By Its Attorneys, Thence N. 36 degrees 13' 00" W. along said A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Auburn Planning Board Orlans Moran PLLC Leicester Street for a distance of twelve Dollars by certified or bank check will be The Auburn Planning Board will hold a P.O. Box 962169 (12.00) feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 38 required to be paid by the purchaser at the public hearing on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Boston, MA 02196 degrees 43' 00" W. along said Leicester time and place of sale. The balance is to be the Planning Board Room of the Town Hall, Phone: (617) 502-4100 Street for a distance of one hundred and paid by certified or bank check at Harmon 104 Central Street on the following applica- June 18, 2011 eighty hundredths (100.80) feet to an iron Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, tion: June 25, 2011 pipe; Thence N. 44 degrees 12' 00" W. along Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to 7:15pm Applicant: Lundgren Honda, July 2, 2011 said Leicester Street for a distance of twelve P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, requesting a Site Plan Approval for the use of and fifty hundredths (12.50) feet to an iron Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) motor vehicle service station and car wash, MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF pipe; Thence S. 35 degrees 11' 45" W. along days from the date of sale. Deed will be pro- under Section 3.2.6.2, of the Auburn Zoning REAL ESTATE land now or formerly of Thoren for a distance vided to purchaser for recording upon receipt Bylaws, for property located on 145 + 163 By virtue and in execution of the Power of of two hundred eight and sixty-nine hun- in full of the purchase price. The description Washington Street, Map 27, Parcels 12 + 13. Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given dredths (208.69) feet to an iron pipe; Thence of the premises contained in said mortgage The application is available for review at by Mark W. Hunter to Mortgage Electronic S. 41 degrees 05' 19" E. along land now or shall control in the event of an error in this the offices of the Town Clerk and Planning Registration Systems, Inc., dated July 25, formerly of Thoren for a distance of ninety publication. Department in the Town Hall. Anyone desir- 2005 and recorded with the Worcester and twenty-two hundredths (90.22) feet to an Other terms, if any, to be announced at ing to be heard on this matter should appear County (Worcester District) Registry of iron pipe at land of Kulak. Thence N. 44 the sale. at the place, date, and time designated or Deeds at Book 36958, Page 193 of which the degrees 42' 52" E. along land of Kulak for a BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP submit written comments to the Planning Mortgage the undersigned is the present distance of ninety-eight and seventy-six hun- Present holder of said mortgage Board before the date of the hearing. holder by assignment for breach of the con- dredths (198.76) feet to an iron pipe at the David DeLollis, Chairman ditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose point of beginning. The above parcel contains By its Attorneys, June 25, 2011 of foreclosing same will be sold at Public 21,613 square feet, more or less. Said parcel HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. July 2, 2011 Auction at 01:00 PM on July 11, 2011 at 195 is conveyed subject to the following permitted 150 California Street Leicester Street, Auburn, MA, all and singu- exceptions: 1) Utility easement to Worcester Newton, MA 02458 lar the premises described in said Mortgage, Suburban Electric Company dated August 2, (617) 558-0500 to wit: 1949 and recorded in Book 3206, Page 435. 201003-0689 - GRN land in Auburn The description of the property contained in June 18, 2011 on the westerly side of Leicester Street, fur- the mortgage shall control in the event of a June 25, 2011 ther bounded and described as follows: typographical error in this publication. For July 2, 2011 Our local news coverage is BEGINNING at the northerly corner of the Mortgagor's Title see deed dated July 31, premises hereof at land now or formerly of 2006, and recorded in Book 39492 at Page LEGAL NOTICE al! one Bengston; 220 with the Worcester County (Worcester On May 18, 2011 the Federal ion THENCE S. 18¡ 50' 10'' W by said District) Registry of Deeds. TERMS OF Communications Commission issued to Star cat Bengston's land one hundred and ten (110) SALE: Said premises will be sold and con- Tower Company LLC a Grant of Application du feet to a point; veyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, for Major Environmental Action noting a find- E THENCE S. 37¡ 33' E. eighty-three and unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and ing of no significant impact for the wireless 24/100 (83.24) feet to a point; assessments, if any, which take precedence communications facility to be located at 404 THENCE N. 48¡ 36' 40" E. by land now or for- over the said mortgage above described. Washington Street in Auburn, MA. The Auburn merly of Clarence and Lillian M. Hunter, one FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) of June 25, 2011 News Saturday, June 25, 2011 • THE AUBURN NEWS • 9 SENIOR CORNER We all scream for ice cream
Ice cream, dating back to patented the machine and Women past menopause require 1.5 grams limited budgets, Elder Services of Worcester the reign of Charles I of SENIOR then sold the rights to of calcium per day, the equivalent of four Area, Inc. will be at the Lorraine Gleick England, has been enjoyed William Young, again for glasses of milk. Calcium supplements can Nordgren Senior Center, 4 Goddard Drive, on by New Englanders since FOCUS the princely sum of $200. help, but they certainly don’t have the creamy Thursday,July 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to dis- the mid-1800s. When it went into produc- flavor and enjoyment that ice cream brings. If tribute Farmers Market Coupons. If you are New England families CHRISTINA tion, it was named the you are worried about the fat content in ice over 60 years of age or older and eligible for gathered around the old- SILPE “Johnson Patent Ice-Cream cream products there are several substitutes Food Stamps, SSI, Section 8 Housing, Fuel fashioned ice cream maker Freezer.” that can be as flavorful, without the fat and Assistance, or MassHealth you are qualified and enjoyed the delights of Ice cream has always been calories. Ice milk, low-fat ice cream, frozen to receive $25 in coupons. You must bring summer. From a hand-cranked ice cream a special treat, but it wasn’t until the 20th cen- yogurt and even non-fat frozen yogurt are all proof of eligibility with you and coupons will machine, using ice and rock salt, to the most tury when advances in refrigeration allowed good alternatives. be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. modern of electric ice cream makers, nearly for the widespread commercial production of A healthy summer cooler can be made by If you have questions, please call the center at every age group has had a turn at making the ice cream. combining 3/4 cup coarsely chopped can- 508-832-7799. frozen treat. Despite the high fat content of really good taloupe, 3/4 cup orange juice and 1 1/2 tea- Thomas Jefferson had a recipe for vanilla ice cream (half and half or heavy cream are spoons of lemon juice in a blender. Add 2 cups Christina Silpe is the Executive Director for ice cream and it is said that George what give premium ice creams their smooth, frozen vanilla yogurt and blend until smooth. Elder Affairs for the Town of Auburn and the Washington paid almost $200 for a specific creamy texture) it can be healthful. Cream The cantaloupe-orange smoothie is refreshing Director of the Auburn Senior Center, and pro- recipe. James and Dolly Madison served the and milk are high in calcium, an essential ele- and healthful. vides a weekly column on issues concerning the frozen treat at their second inaugural ball. ment for good health, especially in elders who Additional sources of foods rich in calcium elderly for the Auburn News. The first hand-cranked ice cream maker may be prone to osteoporosis and other dis- include: nuts, grains, beans, canned salmon was invented by Nancy Johnson in 1847, who eases triggered by lack of this substance. and dark green vegetables. For those of you on SENIOR CENTER LORRAINE GLEICK NORDGREN SENIOR CENTER: UPCOMING EVENTS MENU Menu includes milk and margarine. YARD/CRAFT AND BAKE SHINE interested in hearing about on supported by the Massachusetts Menus are subject to change without notice. SALE this new program and will be at Cultural Council, a state agency. Your donation of $2 per meal helps keep the Serving Health Information the senior center at 11 a.m. on There is no charge for this event, program running. Call (508) 832-7798 for FASCA (Friends of the Auburn Needs of Elders offers counseling Thursday, July 7, to welcome new but reservations are a must. reservations. Senior Center Association) is on health insurance at the senior ideas. For more information on Please call 508-832-7799 to reserve Monday, June 27: Beef and broccoli, sea- sponsoring a Yard Sale-Craft Fair center. SHINE hours are by this program, please call 508-832- a seat. soned rice, carrots, oatmeal bread, mixed to be held on Saturday, June 25th appointment only on the first and 7799. fruit. at the senior center. Doors open third Fridays of each month from FARMERS MARKET Tuesday, June 28: Cheese and Spinach from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch avail- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To make an MEDICATION COUPONS omelet, O’Brien potatoes, mixed vegeta- able from 10:30 a.m. Call 508-832- appointment, please call 508-832- MANAGEMENT bles, whole what bread, birthday cake, 7799 for more information. 7799. Elder Services of Worcester Jan Finkelstein, RN of Area, Inc. will distribute Farmers plain cake. HEALTH SCREENING FUN THROUGH THE AGES Overlook VNA will present a pro- Market Coupons at the senior Wednesday, June 29: Honey glazed pork, gram on safely managing your center on Thursday, July 21, from red bliss potato, Scandinavian vegetables, The Auburn VNA Health Six-week summer intergenera- medications at the senior center 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Each eligible rye bread, bread pudding. Network will hold a Health tional program at the senior cen- at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July applicant will receive $25 worth of Thursday, June 30: BBQ chicken, potato Screening, including blood pres- ter on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 13. This program, sponsored by coupons. You must bring proof of wedges, summer corn sure, on July 1 and 15 from 8:45 to p.m. Children ages 7 through 12 the Tufts Health Plan eligibility: Fuel Assistance, SSI, salad, corn bread, fresh melon. 10:45 at the Lorraine Gleick and a grandparent, great-grand- Foundation, will give you the MassHealth, Section 8 Housing or Friday, July 1: Fish, crumb topping, veg- Nordgren Senior Center, 4 parent, great-aunt or uncle or just tools and information to make Food Stamps. For more informa- etable couscous, spinach, pumpernickel Goddard Drive. For more infor- an older family friend are invited more informed choices about tion call the center at 508-832-7799. bread, apricots. mation, please call 508-832-7799. to sign up for this unusual pro- medications. All participants will gram providing fun activities, be entered into a raffle for a $25 CAREGIVER SUPPORT HEALTH SCREENING crafts, cooking and storytelling GROUP MEETING BREAKFAST VISA gift card. Call 508-832-7799 to REMOTE CAR STARTERS for both generations. There is no register for this event. fee for this program. For more There will be a Caregiver at The Friends of the Auburn Support Group Meeting at the Senior Center Association is information or to register, please SUMMER TEA call the center at 508-832-7799. senior center Thursday,July 28 at offering a continental breakfast The Lorraine Gleick Nordgren 6:30 p.m. If you are caring for an to those who participate in the IDEAS WANTED Senior Center will hold a elder or are an elder caring for Auburn VNA Health Screenings Summer Tea on Tuesday, July 19 someone of any age, please join 68 Auburn Street, Auburn • 508-832-6800 on the first and third Fridays of Sari Bitticks, president of the at 1:30 p.m. Tim Van Edmond, us. For more information, please each month. Coffee, fruit, cereal Auburn Historical Society, is folksinger and storyteller will call 508-832-7799. and pastry are available at no involved with a new venture in a provide entertainment. This pro- charge. radio program for elders. She gram is sponsored in part by a For more information on any of would like to learn what the grant from the Auburn Cultural these events and programs, Seniors of Auburn would be Council, a local agency which is please call 508-832-7799.
RECREATION AND CULTURE: UPCOMING EVENTS
ONGOING PROGRAMS • Sculpting & Strengthening — you to the Auburn Cultural Spots limited. Auburn High School Fitness Council for their support. Please • Auburn’s Independence Day • Fitness Classes — Auburn Room, Tuesday and Thursday, 6 to watch for more details, or call for Celebration — Saturday July 2, High School, Monday and 7:15 p.m. $40 for eight weeks, or $5 more information. Please join us! We are looking for Wednesday,7 to 8:30 p.m., Friday at drop in. Be strong, stay healthy • Summer Fun Program — Our volunteers to serve on the commit- 6 p.m. Saturdays, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. $5 and Get fit. Lin Hultgren, lin- popular summer program is back tee. We will include the bike race, per or $25 month. Intermediate to [email protected], beginner and better than ever. More crafts, road race, parade beginning at advanced level. Great group work friendly. more activities, more fun! The pro- Dooley’s, as well as live entertain- out with our certified Trainer Jeff • Boys HS Intramural Basketball gram runs from June 27 through ment and kids games through out Zmafeski. League — Thursdays, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 19 (no camp on Monday, July the day. If your organization or • Men’s Pickup Basketball — Coordinators Bryan Quitadamo 4). Cost is $135 for full day 8:30 a.m. business would like a booth, please Auburn High School, Tuesdays, and Andrew Hutner. to 3 p.m.; $80 for half day 8:30 a.m. call Auburn Recreation and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Intermediate compe- • Open Gym — 7 to 8 p.m. to 12 p.m.; $170 for extended day Culture. $35 for non-profit groups, tition, $3 for Auburn residents, $5 Tuesdays, Elementary and Middle 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. We can also offer $50 for profit groups, $100 food and for non residents. School Co-ed Basketball. Please flexible schedules, single day pro- novelty • Water Color Painting — Camp call to reserve your spot gram, just about any combination vendors. Space is still available, Gleason, Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12 508-832-7736, $40 for 8 weeks. you can imagine! Registration but filling fast! Call Today. Rates p.m. $15 per class. All level painters forms have been sent home with include one 6’ table and 1 chair. welcome in this great class. $15 per KIDS’ SUMMER PROGRAMS all Auburn Public School students class. Call Beth at (413) 245-3295 for (K through grade 8) and are avail- info. • Summer Theatre Camp — We are very excited to announce that able at Town Hall, the library and AFFORDABLE GARAGE DOOR SERVICES • Co-ed Over 30 Pickup on www.auburnguide.com. Call Basketball — Auburn High School, we will be offering a theatre camp (508) 832-7736 or e-mail We Repair All Makes and Models of Garage Doors and Wednesdays, 7:30 to 10 p.m. $3 for this coming summer. The camp will run from July 11-22 at Auburn [email protected] for Electric Openers, Broken Springs, Replacement Sections, Broken Cable, Remote Problems Auburn residents, $5 for non-resi- more information or to have a reg- dents, beginner/intermediate High School. Rate is $80 per week and the program runs from 8:30 istration form sent to you. competition. Spring Tune-up 8x7 - 9x7 Steel Insulated Doors, Liftmaster 1/2 hp Belt Drive • Belly Dancing — May 11-June a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. You may UPCOMING EVENTS Special R-12 Complete with Standard Opener w/Wall Control & also enroll your child in Remote, Free 2nd Remote & 29, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginners; Check, lube and Hardware, Track, Outside Keypad Level 2, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $60 for 8 theatre/summer program for the • Coed Over 30 Soccer — adjust door & opener Installation & Tax (while supplies last) weeks. Get fit and have fun with same cost as our full day summer Thursday nights, 8 to 10 p.m. under $65 $595 $325 certified trainer Lin Hultgren, lin- program: $135 for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. the lights, Auburn high School, [email protected]. or $170 for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thank eight weeks for $50, RSVP early. Coupon Expires 06/30/11 Coupon Expires 06/30/11 Coupon Expires 06/30/11
NWTF’s full-color publication that includes Sales • Service • Installation Upcoming outdoor event stories about the Women in the Outdoors, 1-800-605-9030 JAKES (Juniors Acquiring Knowledge, designed for women Ethics and Sportsmanship) and Wheelin’ 508-987-8600 Sportsmen NWTF outreach programs, con- www.countrysidedoors.com AUBURN — The Central Mass Chapter of servation issues, turkey calling and hunt- the National Wild Turkey Federation will ing, education programs and much more. Oxford, MA Email:[email protected] host a Women in the Outdoors event on “The Women in the Outdoors program Sunday, Aug. 7, at Century Sportsman’s allows the NWTF to reach an entirely new Club in Auburn. audience, one that has the potential to ben- “Our program is about encouraging efit conservation efforts,” Valentine said. women to try new outdoor activities in a “It’s an opportunity for women to find great safe environment that makes them feel at satisfaction and enjoyment in the out- ease,” said Brenda Valentine, NWTF doors.” Spokeswoman, First Lady of Hunting and The NWTF is a national nonprofit conser- host of the NWTF’s “Turkey Call” TV show, vation organization that was founded in airing on Pursuit Channel, and Bass Pro 1973 and has worked with wildlife agencies Shops’ “Real Hunting” TV show. “This to restore wild turkey populations from 1.3 event is also an opportunity for women of million wild turkeys to nearly 7 million all walks of life — singles, moms, daugh- today. Now, NWTF’s volunteers raise funds ters, young and old — to spend a weekend and work daily to improve critical wildlife outdoors, away from home, having fun and habitat, increase access to public hunting making new friends.” land and introduce new people to the out- Since 1998, the NWTF’s Women in the doors and hunting. Together, the NWTF’s Outdoors program has organized events partners, sponsors and grassroots members designed especially for women. By provid- have raised and spent more than $331 mil- ing expert instruction and hands-on educa- lion preserving hunting heritage and con- tion, the NWTF helps members develop out- serving nearly 15.9 million acres of wildlife door skills and emphasizes the importance habitat. of wildlife management and the role of For more information, contact Keith hunters in conservation. The combination Fritze at 774-272-1274 or [email protected], of sponsorship and local chapter support call (800) THE-NWTF or visit www.wom- allows the NWTF to offer these programs at enintheoutdoors.org. a low cost to participants. For more information about the NWTF The cost of attending each event includes visit www.nwtf.org or call (800) THE-NWTF. a subscription to Turkey Country, the 10 • THE AUBURN NEWS • Saturday, June 25, 2011 SPORTS Rockets enjoy success on diamonds, courts, and track
With another high school spring lost to Nipmuc in first round the Central Mass. Division 2 dis- ment. Auburn was upset by No. 9 Stars included Janelle Wheeler sports season having come and action, but Steve Wallace (first trict tournament after posting a 10- Nipmuc, though, in the first round. (singles first team), Carrie Uljua gone, the Rockets will be able to team), Connor Fuller (first team), 10 regular season record before Members of the All-Star team (doubles second team), and Emily look back and see success in each and Mykal Diaz (second team) were falling to Millbury in the first included Tim Bryan (singles sec- Anderson (doubles second team). sport played. named to the Southern Worcester round. Gina Lirange (first team), ond team), Garrett Boyle (doubles The boys’ and girls’ track teams The baseball team, which won a County Leagaue (SWCL) All-Star Taylor Nawn (second team), and second team), and Joe Marin (dou- were also quite good, as the boys state championship in 2009, once team. Erin Scanlon (second team) were bles second team). finished fifth in the SWCL champi- again returned to the Central The softball team won the annual selected as SWCL All-Stars. The girls’ tennis team went 9-9 onship meet, the girls third. All- Mass. Division 2 district postsea- Rocket Classic tournament, defeat- The boys’ tennis team went 12-6 during the regular season, but the Stars included first team members son tournament after posting a reg- ing Leicester (who reached the during regular season play, earn- Rockets won a Division 3 district Bryan Quitadamo, Marcus ular season record of 11-9. Auburn state semifinals) in the champi- ing the Rockets a No. 8 seed in the tournament match, besting Pettigrew, Angelique Nurse, Sarah onship. The Rockets squeaked into Division 3 district team tourna- Leicester in the first round. All- Powell, and Hannah Murphy.
Shea Gribbons of Auburn participates in the long jump during the Southern Worcester County League champi- onships. Gribbons placed 12th in the event and the Rockets took third place in the team standings. Bryan Quitadamo of Auburn, seen here crossing the finish line after winning the two- mile event in the Southern Worcester County League championships, was a strong distance runner for the Rockets. File photos Auburn’s Ben Libuda, one of the many strong arms for the Rockets, helped lead his team to another Central Mass. Division 2 district tournament appearance.
Auburn’s Emily Andrade serves the ball during a regular season contest with Bartlett. The Rockets finished the regu- lar season at 9-9 and snuck into the Auburn’s Garrett Boyle, a doubles second team selection to the Southern Worcester Central Mass. Division 3 district tourna- Gina Lirange of Auburn, who pitched the majority of the innings for the Rockets, County League All-Star Team, serves early in the regular season. The Rockets finished ment, where they won their first round helped her team win the annual Rocket Classic tournament and reach the postsea- the season with a record of 12-6 and advanced to the Central Mass. Division 3 dis- match with Leicester, 3-2. son after a 10-10 regular season. trict tournament. ATHLETES of the WEEK Steve Wallace, Tom Sarkisian, Evan Sweet, and Marcus Pettigrew
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