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BY DONEEN DURLING laugh. district’s ability to negotiate COURIER STAFF WRITER McDonough said the con- such a contract. She said WINCHENDON — The tract is an excellent one there was mutual respect, School Committee and the where both agreed it’s fair. good spirit, and good intent Winchendon Teachers “My only regret in the brought to the table. Association have met at the whole contractual structure “I want to echo Mr. crossroads of mutual respect. is that we couldn’t give you McDonough’s words. If we School Committee more because you deserve it. could have paid you more, we Chairman Michael Barbaro The work that’s being done in would have done it.” said he was pleased to this district, and the dedica- A request for an extension announce that the committee tion of the teachers…you of the special education bus- and the Teachers Association deserve more. This is very ing contract was received by have agreed on a contract. fair, and hopefully it sends a the school from Fred Hardy. The contract was negotiated message to the staff that we Business Manager William by board members John do care and we do appreciate Frangimore said the Fred’s McDonough and Crystal the job you are doing. I just School Bus service was Murphy and voted on in exec- wish we could do more, but responsive, on time, cordial, utive session. The teachers times being as they are…it’s and very good. will receive a three percent tough. Thank you very much “Their rates are very fair increase for each of three for the cooperation of your and my recommendation to years. group, and good luck to you.” the school committee is the The association President Clenchy thanked all nego- contract be extended for one Joanne Bunnell signed the tiators. more year at the current contract with McDonough, “I am so grateful to the rela- rate.” calling the meetings a pleas- tionship that has been built The School Committee ure. Members of the negotiat- over the last couple of years voted to extend the contract ing team thanked the whole between the union and our for one year. board. school committee, and I think Frangimore said there has Bunnell said the faculty that as a result of that posi- been an attempt to reduce was pleased and very happy tive relationship, and the fair- energy consumption at COOL DOWN that there is a level of respect ness you are speaking of Mr. Memorial School The build- for all the hard work over the McDonough, that’s why we ing is 35 years old and the fix- Doneen Durling photo past four years. could settle a contract in real- tures are original, and need When the weather gets hot, all the creatures find the best possible way to cool off, and for this “We’ll still continue to ly what could have been two to be replaced. National Grid smart cookie, it was a dip at Lake Denison. Horse and rider had a nice day in the woods, but the work hard for this nights rather than three.” has a 70 percent rebate pro- idea of splashing water up to cool off his face was all his own. district…and we do want Clenchy said there are IPads,” she added with a school districts that envy the Turn To TEACHER, page 9 Fido woes and trail wails

BY DONEEN DURLING himself, whereas all the rest or other containers for COURIER STAFF WRITER of the way down, I didn’t see removing and disposing of WINCHENDON — The anything down to the other the feces in a lawful and sani- Board of Health took on the side of Black Bridge.” tary manner. We could problem of dog poop on the Corbosiero said, “Mr. expand our law to add some- bike trail and developed a Chairman, if I could make a thing like that.” solution that should encour- note…we do have a poop law, He advised the law change age dog walkers to clean up and there is upwards to a $25 might be forwarded for the after their animals. fine our dog officer can levy.” fall town meeting. “Poop and Scoop on the The board agreed the dog Cloutier said that maybe bike path,” said Chairman and owner must be caught in the town could do what Lionel Cloutier. “This prob- the act, and the dog officer Gardner does and prohibit lem is an ongoing problem. I cannot be there all the time. dogs on the bike path. think we are doing a lot better Corbosiero said the bylaw Corbosiero said he believed downtown, but we still have a currently states that if a per- it would be rather harsh for problem on the bike path!” son owning or possessing or Winchendon. Board member Guy controlling a dog fails to Cloutier said with the Corbosiero said, “I was out on remove feces left by the dog amount of feces, it is washing the bike path today, and on any publicly owned prop- into the water and degrading before the first curve by Il erty or property of another, the pond so it would be unus- Doneen Durling photo Italiano’s there was three they can be fined. able for recreation. poops on the sidewalk, and Corbosiero looked over Corbosiero asked about Struggling with the accident scene, two firefighters find a realistic scenario. More photos page 12 there was another one on the some of the laws. “Some of putting up a pet waste sta- side, and they were large them are the same as we have, tion. He said he spoke to the dogs. So I think there is a but other towns or counties health agent and looked at a problem when people get have roughly the same law mini pet waste station for Mock accident training their dog out of the car and but they have an addendum $129. they first start walking down, to that such persons will that dog is ready to relieve carry with them plastic bags at the WFD Turn To HEALTH, page 9 Branding yourself for optimum success! BY DONEEN DURLING hood. Those training were Boutelle, Kyle Bradley, Pvt. COURIER STAFF WRITER called to the accident, had to Daniel Brown, Pvt. Lance Who are you? Who do you Association’s publications. WINCHENDON — The assess the situation, call for Budka, Jason Clegg, Carl want to be? And more impor- She is also a columnist for Winchendon Fire equipment and responders Davis EMT, EMT William tantly, just how does that Mint, India’s second-largest Department held a monthly and begin the process of Davis, Pat Higgins, Eng impact your company and business newspaper. Clients training session that was excavation using the jaws of Scott Parkinson, Eng. its image? like Google, Yale University, grisly but relevant to an life and a saws-all to extri- Richard Sevigny, Lt. Robert Does your company, or and the Ford Foundation increase in accidents within cate the victim, who was Soucy,Pvt. Brian Vaine, and you, even have an image? hire her to help increase the area. Captain William partially ejected through Melissa Beauvais. Well, yes it does, even if sales and enhance their Brown with the help of the windshield. After responding to the you are not aware that it brand reputation. Andy Brooks and associates Responders had to stabi- first accident, there was does. She is the author of the set up two accident scenes lize the vehicles before time to evaluate and cri- The Working Women’s forthcoming Harvard in the rear of the fire sta- extrication, and it was a les- tique the response, and a Committee of the Greater Business Review Publishing tion. Brown said Brooks son in what comes first and second mock accident Gardner Chamber of book Reinventing You: Auto was amazing in their how quickly things get done scene, a roll over, was then Commerce invites you to Define Your Brand, Imagine efforts to help the depart- under pressure. responded to, assessed, and lunch (bring your own, Your Future, based on her ment set up two realistic First responder trainees addressed. please, but the program is Dorie Clark recent HBR article. accidents, especially consid- were advised and assessed Brown said the training free) to hear Dorie Clark, a Recognized as a “branding ering the fact they were by those with many years of could not have been accom- former presidential cam- across from the Heywood expert” by the Associated called to a roll over accident experience responding to plished without Brook’s paign spokesman, author Library). Press, Clark has taught mar- on High Street while setting accident scenes with major Automotive. and branding expert help Clark, owner of Clark keting and communications up the mock scenes. injuries and fatalities. “We just can’t thank them you with a presentation enti- Strategic Communications at Emerson College, Tufts The first scene was a two Members participating enough. They set the acci- tled “Personal Branding for Inc. and a former presiden- University, Suffolk vehicle accident with a and advising were Lt. dents up and cleaned up Leadership Success” on tial campaign spokeswoman, University, and Smith woman (dummy) and a baby Maurice Bateman, Pvt. after the training was over. Tuesday, April 24 at noon at is a frequent contributor to College Executive in the rear of one vehicle James Bevilacqua, Pvt. They were an invaluable the Heywood Wakefield the Harvard Business where another vehicle had Corey Bohan EMT/P, asset to the training.” Place community room Review, Forbes, and the come up and on top of the Matthew Bosworth, Kayla (entrance is on Pine Street, American Management Turn To SUCCESS, page 9

LOCAL SPORTS WEEKLY QUOTE Former local One win, “Don’t part with your illusions. When they are gone teacher honored one loss you may still exist, but you PAGE 8 have ceased to live.” 6 56525 10431 2 PAGE 3 Mark Twain 2 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, April 21, 2012 Velez named Markham recipient

FITCHBURG — Miguel A. Velez III of recognitions are numerous, including this boys’ varsity soccer team, a peer mediator, stu- Fitchburg, a senior majoring in dental assist- year’s recipient of the Massachusetts dent representative to the School Committee, ing at Montachusett Regional Vocational Association of School Superintendents’ and a member of the Dental Advisory Technical School, is the recipient of the 2012 Award for Academic Excellence. He is serving Committee. Walter J. Markham award. He was chosen as president of Monty Tech’s chapter of the Since his junior year, he has been working from nominees representing career and tech- National Honor Society and its chapter of during his trade week at the dental office of Dr. nical high schools throughout the state. SkillsUSA. Brian McDowell of Fitchburg, through Monty Sponsored by the Massachusetts He recently received the Good Citizen Tech’s Co-Operative Education Program. He Association of Vocational Administrators and Award from the Captain John Joslin Jr. is also president of the youth group at New the Massachusetts Vocational Association, the Chapter of the National Society of Daughters Life Christian Church in Fitchburg. award recognizes a graduating senior from a of the American Revolution. He was selected He plans to continue his studies in dental career and technical high school who exhibits on the basis of his outstanding academic medicine next year at the University of New leadership, good school attendance and excel- record, personal background and an essay he England. lence in technical studies and in academic wrote on the freedom and responsibilities of As recipient of the Markham Award, he will achievement. good citizenship. be recognized and presented with a plaque and The award is named in honor of Walter J. Miguel has twice been selected as a member scholarship at MAVA’s “Connecting for Markham, who served as director of the of Monty Tech’s student-scientist team who Success “ Conference to be held in June at Bureau for Vocational Education from 1954 to developed proposals for science experiments, Assabet Valley Regional Technical High 1969 and as the first associate commissioner which were accepted into the national Student School in Marlboro. Miguel A. Velez III of Fitchburg, a senior at for Occupational Education from 1968 to 1970. Spaceflight Experiment Program. Both exper- Monty Tech is a regional vocational-techni- Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, He is credited as a pioneer in the establish- iments were approved to participate in two cal school, comprised of 18 member communi- is the recipient of the state 2012 Walter J. Markham ment of the state’s regional vocational-techni- space missions. ties located throughout north Central Award. He is pictured here recently receiving the cal school system. He served last summer as a national voting Massachusetts. The school is an accredited Good Citizen award from the National Society of Miguel is ranked second in his class of 321 delegate at SkillsUSA National Conference member of the New England Association of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). students, with a 3.99 GPA. His awards and held in Kansas City, MO. He is captain of the Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Monty Tech announces honor roll

FITCHBURG—-Nicholas J. DeSimone, prin- and Benjamin Sanden. Honors: Kelly Callahn, Michael Persson. Honors: Sydni Ayers, WINCHENDON: Special Honors: Naomi cipal of Montachusett Regional Vocational Alexander Sander, Dylan Kasper, Ryan Joshua Roberts, Devin Bates, Emma LeGrand Beauvais, Angela Tonet, Philip Tousignant II, Technical School, announces the honor roll Levesque, Rachel Davis and Jeffrey Spaan. and Emily Mangum. Rose Denis, Kiersten Bellar, Jacob Michelson, for the second quarter of the 2011-12 school EAST TEMPLETON: Special Honors: SOUTH ROYALSTON: Honors: Ian Duffin. Nicholas Varieur and Jordan Richard. year. Marissa Arsenau. High Honors: Kaylee TEMPLETON: Special Honors: Kayle Honors: Kaitlyn Conois, Jacob Demont, BALDWINVILLE: Special Honors: Nobrega and Catherine Wilson. Honors: Nolette, Sophia DiDonna and Shelby Arsenau. Megan Wiltshire, Meaghan Chapman, Christine Coleman, Erin Cregg and Sarah Samantha Anderson, Kelly-Ann Kuszewski High Honors: Isabella Bourque, Jeremy Andrew Safford, Katheya Singussen, Taesha Raulston. High Honors: Amber Dennis, Dale and Christopher Malm. LeBlanc, Ashley Bailey,Eric Beland, Brandon Contois, Kaleigh Flagg, Sarah Gagge, Cody Belliveau Jr., Nathan Lucas, Kelsey Shea, OTTER RIVER: High Honors: Jake Miller, Byrne, Courtney Harkins, Eric Hill, Taylor Lafrennie, Halley Martin, Vanessa O’Brien, Hannah Campbell, Tylene Dickie, Brooke Joshua Albert, and Emily Langlais. Wilson, Brooke Alexander, Jaclyn Cartee, Matthew Parmenter, Keegan Safford, Marissa Campbell, Justin Dennis, Neiva LaBrecque, PETERSHAM: Honors: Patty Upshaw and Philip Gilbert, Kaitlyn Morris, Joshua Poegel, Schecker, Spencer Uguccioni, Kayla Beauvais, Ryan Shaw. Matthew Elsevier, Mackenzie MacAdams, Hollie Bilodeau-Stacy, Logan Common, PHILLIPSTON: High Honors: Amber Miller, Rebekah Provencher, Joshua Shepard, Raymond Dexter, Zachary Hachey, Zachary Hunter Manley, Krystal Szymakowski, Jake Melissa Swenson, and Dana Symonds. Lee, Olivia Lore, Danielle Martin, Isabella Hastings, Jillian Manty and Bethany Valois. Honors: Jason Boski, Dakota Regienus, Zeth Smith, Carley Treshinsky, Christopher Honors: Amber Scaplen and Justin Boudreau. Bankowski, Justin McKnight, Mannie Willett. ROYALSTON: High Honors: Amanda Nogueira, Amber Haney, Kathleen Kemmitt, Putney, Amy Putney, Meredith Carrier, and and Lacey Miettinen. MWCC lauded for environmental sustainability

GARDNER — Mount Wachusett Community College of Louisville, Kentucky; University of Central Missouri; has been recognized by the American College and Weber State University in Utah; William Patterson University Presidents’ Climate Commitment as one of 15 University in New Jersey; SUNY Upstate Medical top colleges and universities in the country for its cutting- University and Pratt Institute in New York; Allegheny edge work in promoting environmental sustainability. College and Montgomery County Community College in The ACUPCC, now in its fifth year, is an initiative joined Pennsylvania; Austin Community College in Texas; by nearly 700 colleges and universities to promote sustain- Georgia Institute of Technology and Haywood ability through teaching and action. MWCC’s achieve- Community College in Georgia; and Luther College in ments in renewable energy and energy conservation were Iowa. cited as part of the ACUPCC’s Celebrating Sustainability “These institutions differ in many ways, but they all series, which identifies signatories that exemplify the ini- have an unrelenting commitment to building a healthier tiative’s mission to re-stabilize the earth’s climate through environment by deploying cutting-edge practices and pro- education, research and community engagement. ducing graduates that will integrate sustainability into Celebrating Sustainability is formally recognizing a dif- their professional and personal lives for years to come,” ferent institution every business day in April leading up to said Dr. Anthony D. Cortese, president of Second Nature, Earth Day on April 22. MWCC is a charter signatory of the the lead supporting organization of the ACUPCC. “These ACUPCC. schools are also demonstrating academic leadership in The ACUPCC praised the college for its outstanding this area, which is essential to address the profound work in successfully integrating wind power into its ener- threats climate change poses to society at large.” gy portfolio over the past year. Mount Wachusett’s pro- The ACUPCC launched its Celebrating Sustainability gram has been so successful since installing two 1.65 MW series in conjunction with Earth Day to demonstrate the turbines in March 2011 that the college is now producing importance of taking a holistic approach to reversing cli- 100 percent of its own electricity while also returning mate change that incorporates sustainable practices and energy back to the grid, the organization noted. solutions. The 15 colleges and universities identified under the The organization commended the college’s energy ini- Celebrating Sustainability series cover a diverse spectrum tiatives, conservation measures that have reduced energy of institutions in terms of size, geographic location and consumption by nearly half, and the efforts of students academic focus. MWCC is the only college in New England and faculty in The Green Society and other campus clubs named in the series. The other campuses are: University of and organizations for their sustainability endeavors. California — Irvine; Arizona State University; University

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Sadie Michelson, age 6 and Ashley Sevigny, age 8 were the winners in the spring coloring contest by the Winchendon Courier this year. Both girls did a fabulous job! Check out the pages of the Courier for a chance to enter the Mother’s Day contest going on right now; the prize will be some- thing very nice for the young artist’s mother in honor of the special day.

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Former Winchendon resident honored AACCURACYCCURACY

PONTE VEDRE BEACH, FL — cess and for the joy of learning to The proud grandmother said A former Winchendon resident occur daily. Her students simply her granddaughter has spent WWAATCHTCH has been honored for her work at love her! Mrs. Eatmon has won many hours writing curriculum a Florida elementary school, tak- various State and District awards, for the district, and trains other The Winchendon Courier is committed ing the title of Teacher of the many of those being awards for teachers to achieve. to accuracy in all its news reports. Year for her efforts. her creative contributions to edu- “In 2001, her colorful writing Although numerous safeguards are in Ocean Palms Elementary cation and technology. Mrs. and classroom video productions place to ensure accurate reporting, learning leader Betsy Wierda said Eatmon serves as our Technology were highlighted on the Apple in a letter home to parents, “I am Team Leader, one of our expert Educational Website and in busi- mistakes can occur. Confirmed fact so very proud to announce and to technology trainers, and repre- ness week. After graduating from errors will be corrected at the top right celebrate our 2011-12 Teacher of sents each of us at Ocean Palms Fitchburg State College, Eatmon hand corner of page three in a timely the Year Mrs. Debbie Eatmon. with innovative excellence.” taught in the Winchendon school manner. If you find a mistake, call Mrs. Eatmon is currently a third Eatmon is the former Murdock district from 1981 to 1985. (978) 297-0050 during normal business grade teacher who naturally facil- graduate Debbie Chagnon. Her “She is working on a vision for hours. During non-business hours, itates both the art and the science proud grandmother Verna Ocean Palm to become a model leave a message in the editor’s voice of effective and innovative teach- Chagnon said, “Debbie loves technology school. She is loved by mailbox. The editor will return your ing each and every day. She is a teaching third grade. She says everyone…especially her stu- phone call. Or contact the editor at the wonderful coach to her students they’re still excited about school dents past and present,” said following email: rdeamicis@stone- and she builds the dynamic rela- and still young enough to think Grandmother Chagnon proudly. bridgepress.com. tionships needed for student suc- you are funny!” Debbie Eatmon

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colonies. Wine and cheese reception Rindge Recycling Center on CAR WASH from 6-7 p.m. Lecture with DVD from Saturday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 7-8 p.m. Members free, non-members noon. They also will be available dur- WINCHENDON — Boy Scout $3. For more information call (978) ing Clean Up Week at the Rindge Troop 193 is holding a car wash fund 632-3277. Town Office, Library, Recreation raiser on Saturday, April 21 from 10 building, and TD Bank. a.m.-3 p.m. at the American Legion, TRANSPORTATION We are encouraging Rindge citi- School Street. Donations accepted. zens to do their roadside pick up dur- Time to get the salt and stuff off the FUNDING ing the week and return the bags to car!!!! And help the Scouts at the the Rindge Recycling Center on same time. BOSTON — Senator Stephen M. Saturday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to Brewer (D-Barre) has announced the noon. For each bag returned to the BIKE GIVEAWAY Senate passed legislation providing Rindge Recycling Station during funding to continue current trans- those hours, you will earn a ticket for WINCHENDON — Today, portation related projects through a chance to win a $100 US Savings Saturday, April 21 from 9-11 a.m. at FY13. Bond. Old Murdock Senior Center the The bill authorizes the state to bor- Kiwanis will be giving away the bicy- row $885 million to fund existing pro- THE LORAX cles that have been refurbished. Stop grams, ensuring state funds will be by and see if one will work for you, available to leverage federal funding WINCHENDON — The 21st now that warm weather is here. for transportation improvement Century after school program is pro- Bring by outgrown bikes for us to projects totaling $1.5 billion. ducing The Lorax at Toy Town recycle! This includes $200 million in Elementary School April 26, 27 and WINNERS ALL Chapter 90 funds for cities and towns 28 at 7 p.m. Ruth DeAmicis photo GOP DELEGATION across the Commonwealth ear- marked for local projects. CRIBBAGE BOSTON — The Massachusetts Local and nearby towns will have It was a tough race in March but finally Judy Blair, at right, took the top Republican Party is pleased to Chapter distributions as follows: The monthly cribbage tournament spot in the monthly cribbage tournament, with Loretta Christian, at left announce that the 2012 Caucuses to Ashburnham: $348,783; Athol: at the Artisan Lodge of Masons is taking second and Rick Jaillet in the center coming in third. This month select delegates and alternate dele- $502,955; Barre: $445,158; scheduled will be Saturday, April 28 the tournament takes place Saturday, April 28 at the Artisan Lodge of gates for the 2012 Republican Hubbardston: $365,035; Orange: with sign up beginning at noon and Masons, School Street with sign up beginning at noon and play beginning National Convention in Tampa, FL $423,323; Petersham: $257,707; play beginning at 1 p.m. All skill lev- at 1 p.m. All ages and abilities welcome, it’s a friendly game! $10 dona- will be held on Saturday, April 28. Phillipston: $191,238; Royalston: els are welcome to join in. Just a $10 tion to enter, and all proceeds help the educational and philanthropic Doors open and registration $286,988; Templeton: $344,216; and donation to the Educational and aims of the Masons. begins at 9 a.m. The Caucuses begin Winchendon: $449,221. Benevolent Fund will make you a at 10 a.m.. Participants must have The bill now goes to the House of part of the action! At the Artisan registered as Republicans in the Representatives. Lodge on School Street. appropriate congressional district by Feb 15, 2012. The following locations have been RINDGE ROADSIDE DOORS TRIBUTE selected to host the Caucuses that CLEANUP WINCHENDON — Tickets may be affect Winchendon: sold out before you can read this, but Second Congressional District: RINDGE — The Rindge Earth Day check it out: The Doors tribute Sutton Middle School, 383 Boston Roadside Clean Up Week is a joint Through the Doors is scheduled Road, Sutton, MA 01590 project of Rindge Woman’s Club and Saturday,April 28 from 8 p.m. to 12:30 Third Congressional District: the Rindge Department of Public a.m. at the American Legion featur- Littleton Middle School, 55 Russell Works. This year’s Clean up is sched- ing Winchendon’s own Lou St., Littleton, MA 01460. uled Saturday, April 21 to Saturday. Tourtellot. To benefit the April 28. Winchendon Lions Club. Advance BEEKEEPING PROGRAM The state of New Hampshire has tickets available through the Lions provided the familiar Earth Day blue Club for $10, at the door $15 (we hope GARDNER — On May 10 plastic bags through the Beautify there will be some available, they are “Beekeeping” with Roland Sevigny, New Hampshire Program. This year going fast!) Must be 21 years old. Side at The Gardner Museum, 28 Pearl St. these bags will be passed out at the raffles and surprises. Learn about keeping bees in

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PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER:FRANK CHILINSKI EDITOR:RUTH DEAMICIS VIEWS Opinion and commentary from Winchendon and beyond EDITORIAL This Is The Day

y the time this reflec- day to accept that this is Following the rules tion will be printed From the day in which we are in the Courier the the Pastor’s still called to rejoice and Holy Days of be glad. n Cambridge, Boston, Charlestown will do you know) to clean up after the tiny B Passover and Eastertide will Desk Can we, as human and the other cities and towns in that Chihuahua and miniature greyhound they be long gone. All the prepa- beings who suffer more area are pretty strict when it comes to walk diligently and clean up diligently; rations for both of those dif- MARGUERITE than we celebrate, still Ithe laws concerning the old poop and then the Winchendon Board of Health is ferent and yet certainly SHEEHAN affirm that this day, today scoop. Your animal dumps it, you darn well going to provide you with a baggie for that related religious seasons are and every other day,is still better find a way to pick it up and dispose purpose. done. The matzos are put a marvel of creation? Can of it or there will be a fine to pay. Soon to be installed at the bike path will away for another year and the Alleluia cho- we affirm, through our tears and the despair Maybe we think because we are sur- be dispensers with bags meant specifically ruses have all been sung. And yet spring, that nips at our heels, that we are loved dearly rounded by the great outdoors that some- for that purpose: slip it over your hand, the celestial season in which we in New by a power that is greater than we would ever how we don’t have to follow the same rules. grip the resulting mess firmly, slip the bag England celebrate these days of memory expect? Can we, even in our fear and sorrow, Yet the puppy piles magically appear on back over your hand and the mess together, and hope is still with us. Spring in all its disappointment and loss of bearing, rejoice? glory reminds us in that predictable and I believe that we can, but that we cannot do our sidewalks too. You see, Rover and Fido grip the top and voila`: bagged doo. Now delicious way that nature has of waking us this alone. After the days of celebration are don’t know the difference between concrete cart it home, or throw it away responsibly up, that every day is an opportunity to cel- past and the “ordinary time” begins again, it and an open field; between wild woods and elsewhere. ebrate life and renew our commitments to is our deep personal faith and a loving and groomed soccer field. That’s up to the Because the rest of us like our great out- living fully and deeply.As the Psalmist (the trusted community that helps us through our humans to discern. doors too. And we like walking our side- religious singer for both Jewish and dark nights. Community,whether it be family, And it’s up to the humans to do some- walks. Winchendon has some great areas Christian believers) says, “This is the day neighborhood, church or synagogue, a moth- thing about it, because the dogs can’t. for walking, running, jogging, strolling, that God has made. Rejoice and be glad in er’s club or a men’s group, a 12 step meeting, If you walk your dog in the great out- biking, meandering…you get the idea. It it!” or any other form of intentional support doors, including the wonderful bike path to would be nice to do so without watching for From my experience, it is a lot easier to say, holds us when we are lost and alone. And that protect your own feet from the wilds, you nasty gifts waiting for us because someone and even to sing, “rejoice and be glad in it” goes for “professional caregivers” as well as could of course take five steps OFF that else was thinking they were above the law, than it is to practice rejoicing through every ordinary citizens. By professional caregivers I path into the real woods for the done duty. better than us, didn’t have to do what the day.Holy Days call many of us out of our fears mean ministers and rabbis, imams, priests That would be one step that seems to be rest of us must, and could let FiFi do as she and anxieties and our cynicism. But when the and pastors, counselors and doctors, nurses Holy Day is over and the next day follows, and and teachers, fire fighters and ambulance beyond human control too. pleased. then the next and the next it is harder to be drivers. All of us at times are stricken with So now we are asking the humans to be Believe us, we may start taking cell glad in it. A dear friend of mine just preached the dark nights of the soul, when all we can more civilized. If you can’t be expected to phone photos and posting them if we find his last Easter Sunday sermon as he is about pray is “May she be well.” And all of us need clean up after your pet now by remember- anyone “caught in the act” and not clean- to retire after more than 30 years of being a then, to fall into the arms of a community that ing to bring a bag from home (a family in ing it up! parish minister. And then, on Easter Sunday, will be there to hold us, and to believe, when Cambridge saves bread wrappers, plastic Maybe a few embarrassing giggles will just a few hours after the sunrise service, his we may struggle to believe, that this is the day bags from the grocery, any old plastic bag straighten up the perpetrators. beloved wife (who had retired the year before) that God has made. Rejoice, even through our was struck with a brain aneurism. She was tears, and be glad in it. rushed to the hospital and within hours or My prayers this month are with my friend less was operated on. There is a vigil of hope and his wife. May she be well. And may all of ETTERS TO THE DITOR and prayer and love surrounding them both us in Winchendon and in every other town, L E now — a vigil made up of friends, family, remember that our loving presence makes all church members, and perfect strangers who the difference. The Holy Days lift our spirits heard about the surgery. The song of Alleluia and give us hope but it is the day after and the RESULTS OF SMOKING VOTE is balanced out now with that prayer that so day after that, where our connections are many people, religious or not, pray at such strengthened and tested. This is the day. Take times, “May she be well.” It is hard on such a it and live it fully and with love. To the Editor: continue in the lounge or to discontinue In a historic vote on April 16 the family of smoking. One hundred and thirty members members (Legionnaires, Sons, & Ladies showed up to vote and smoking was voted out Auxiliary) voted to ban smoking inside the by a count of 69 AGAINST and 61 FOR. In a American Legion building effective May 1, surprise the Legionnaires were the largest 2012. group that voted against smoking while the LETTERS POLICY As far as anyone knows smoking has always sons were the largest group voting to continue been allowed in the Legion building since it smoking. Now if someone wants to smoke Letters to the editor are always welcome, and may be sent to to rdeamicis@stonebridge- was built in the early ‘50s, and in the late ‘80s they will have to go outside the building in the press.com, or The Winchendon Courier, 91 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475. Be sure early ‘90s smoking was then banned in the designated smoking areas. to include a name and residence. Please refrain from sending letters via fax, and be sure to large banquet hall upstairs after the hall was Electronic cigarettes will be allowed in the supply a home address and phone number to allow for confirmation. Allow at least 48 hours remodeled. Later smoking was banned in all members lounge because there are no second- for a response. Letters must be submitted by noon Friday to ensure publication in the follow- areas except the member’s lounge where it ary risks associated with them. ing week’s issue. Every effort will be made to accommodate late submissions, but inclusion requires a PIN number to enter and guests can not be guaranteed. The rules of good taste and libel will, of course, apply to all submis- sions. Personal attacks will not be published. The editor retains the right to edit all letters. have to be signed in. KEN LABRACK This vote was whether to allow smoking to WINCHENDON Boys will be boys

ecently there has been going to discuss business When President Eisenhower played golf, he We also are comforted knowing that all the a “dust-up” at the deals while in the clubhouse particularly loved to play at Augusta. “movers and shakers” today will soon be those Master’s Golf NOTES OF and pay for everything with Unfortunately, on one hole he regularly championing their “old school” foundations RTournament. It is old CONCERN their corporate expense bounced his drive off of a large tree. He and as society moves on from their generation. news to anyone who follows accounts, then “girls” had to that tree “went steady” for so long he finally Neither of us sees any reason why folks these things. Seems the “boys” be included. asked the club to remove it. Not only did they should be legally required to open the doors of down at that club, which by the JACK BLAIR Let me tell you that the refuse to remove the tree, they named it after their privately funded social institutions to way is a private club, really do meeting of the membership him! And now in every playing of the Masters, anyone. At the same time, both of us agree not want to admit any “girls.” that took place on that situa- commentators make regular reference to the that these kinds of organizations have to be It is only fair to note that some tion is not one I will soon for- “Eisenhower Tree.” 100% social in nature. time in the past the “boys” at the Club also get. Now the cheese begins to bind here. So get No human being should be excluded from permitted only black caddies. But after some In the end the old “boys” gave in. Seems ready! an organization where business is conducted. sturm und drang, they gave up that rule. when it came to money and licenses, they I am from the “old school.” I think the boys Fair play requires open doors. Seems they are dug in on the “No Girls” would rather welcome women than close ought to be allowed their own havens away So back to the Augusta National Golf Club. rule, though. down. from the world (and from the girls), and I The head of IBM, a female, is refused mem- It reminds me of Spanky and the Our Gang I saw a similar event occur at the venerable think the girls ought to have the same protec- bership. IBM sponsors the Masters movie kids. They were always trying to get old Duquesne Club in Pittsburgh, PA. I expect tion for their havens. Tournament. IBM kicks in “gazillions” in sup- away from the girls. Charles Schulz furthered it happened all over the United States. Fortunately, my wife agrees with me. port for the Masters Tournament. Previous a boy’s concern by depicting Lucy, the female Except in Georgia! Being of the “old school” can be viewed in chairmen of IBM were offered membership in nemesis of Charlie Brown. Those fellas at Augusta National Golf Club many ways. For us it simply means we were the Augusta National Golf Club. It is an age-old conundrum: can’t live with have manned (sorry about that word choice) comfortable with many of the ways life used Are they still 100% social down there in them; can’t live without them. their sand traps, taken hold of their pin mark- to be lived and as the world begins to change Georgia? Many years ago I was a member of The ers, and continue to refuse to give the gals a the rules and waddles on toward a new dawn Or do I smell money and sponsorship hang- University Club of New York City. It was a membership. and unknown horizons, we are still able to ing down from those beautiful old trees like time when the Club admitted only males. A Those Southern Gentlemen who comprise appreciate the positives of what will soon be moss and conjuring up thoughts of new com- savvy Mayor and ambitious Governor decided the member list of Augusta National Golf by-gone ways. We comfort ourselves in the puters in every home? if the “boys” were going to have their compa- Club do not bend in the wind, not even in a foundations that existed while we were grow- nies pay their dues, and if the “boys” were hurricane. ing up and living our lives. Halfway home

Halfway through. It’s been three oops I meant, FOX news. balanced” but “Morning Joe” truly are a lot worse situations. Hopefully weeks since I broke my ankle and JOURNEY Surprisingly, at least during the few is consistently balanced. If you’re the orthopedist is right and I’m on supposedly it’s three weeks until I minutes I watched it wasn’t as bla- looking for legitimately entertain- schedule, and this ordeal will be get my cast off, or so I’m told. It’s OF THE tantly one-sided as I’d expected. ing morning TV, “Morning Joe” is over in a couple of weeks. It’s been been painful. It’s been boring. Don’t get me wrong — it wasn’t the place to go. hard on everyone around me, and no Presumably though, the worst is HEART entirely “factual” but at least it was- One of the most difficult aspects fun for me either. Is the end in sight? behind me. We’ll see. n’t over the top out there either. of this enforced confinement has I sure hope so. You’d think that with 170 plus JERRY What I found that was really inter- been explaining to the dog that I Briefly changing gears, the search channels I could it least have kept CARTON esting, news/commentary wise, simply cannot take him for walks is on for Mitt Romney’s running myself entertained with TV. The was, “Morning Joe” which airs at 6 right now. Riley is pretty smart, but mate. One thing we can be sure of- problem is though, that only a hand- time, MTV actually featured music a.m. on MSNBC. The show is hosted I don’t think his brilliance appeases the entire prospective Vice- ful are actually worth watching. The videos, but that was when one of my by former Republican congressman him very much. Seriously, now that Presidential field will be vetted a lot reality shows don’t really interest old college friends was a big shot Joe Scarborough, who criticizes his he’s older, any disruption to his rou- more closely than you-know-who me, aside from a few minutes of there. Unfortunately he retired and side as ardently as he does the tine is unsettling. Fortunately, was four years ago. That experience sneering at their absurdity. The moved to Arizona and the quality of Democrats. The show includes a Courtney has been able to take up a no doubt sobered the Republican Weather Channel is more fun in the the programming has diminished revolving panel of commentators lot of the slack, and for that, he and veep selection process. My guess, winter when their showing footage ever since that day. from all over the ideological spec- I are both appreciative. therefore, is that Romney will find of blizzards, preferably far, far away. On the other hand, there are a trum, is lively and entertaining, and You tend to take things for grant- himself a safe, non-controversial There are only so many re-runs you myriad of ESPN channels, plus the bounces from politics to sports to ed. Had I broken my left ankle running mate. At least that’s what can watch of every possible Law and assorted NFL, MLB, and golf chan- fashion to pop culture and every rather than my right, I’d obviously I’m expecting. We’ll find out in Order variety. I don’t watch MTV, at nels. Also I’ve even sampled FAUX, possible stop in between. be somewhat more mobile. But stuff August. See you next week. least not anymore. Once upon a FOX likes to claim it is “fair and happens. What can you do? There Saturday, April 21, 2012 WINCHENDON COURIER 5 March in Review BY CONGRESSMAN JOHN OLVER so-called “Buffett rule” by enacting Diabetes program is making signifi- address it. Social Security benefits to secure a minimum 30 percent tax on people cant advances in the treatment and On March 20, I became a cospon- the retirements of our teachers, fire- On March 1, I signed on as a making more than $1 million a year. prevention of this disease – sor of H.Res. 583, a resolution sup- fighters, peace officers, and other cosponsor to H.R. 3572, a bill that Investor Warren Buffett has recent- advances in the field of artificial porting efforts to end the warlord public servants. It would repeal the would bring cameras to the ly drawn attention to the fact that he pancreas technology, improvements Joseph Kony’s reign of terror in cen- Government Pension Offset, which Supreme Court for the first time. C- and many other wealthy Americans in drug and laser therapy for diabet- tral Africa. This issue has recently reduces or eliminates Social SPAN’s live broadcasts of House and enjoy a lower effective tax rate than ic eye disease, and the development come to the attention of millions of Security spousal benefits if a work- Senate proceedings have given the middle class, largely because of of immune therapy drugs to halt the Americans through a viral video by er’s spouse has a government pen- Americans an important view of low rates on capital gains. The progression of type 1 diabetes. the group Invisible Children, but sion based on work not covered by their government at work since 1979. “Buffett rule” would remedy this These and other research break- Kony and his Lord’s Resistance Social Security. Further, it would Unfortunately, we do we do not have and close a loophole that allows throughs are already improving Army have been terrorizing parts of reverse the Windfall Elimination the same view of the Supreme hedge fund managers to claim their care and reducing long-term health Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Provision, which applies a less gen- Court’s work because cameras are fees as capital gains. expenditures, and I support the con- Congo, Sudan, and the Central erous formula to the calculation of not allowed in its chambers. H.R. On March 12, I signed onto a letter tinued authorization of this impor- African Republic since 1987. I was Social Security benefits and often 3572 would permit television cover- to the FDA Commissioner endors- tant program. glad last year when President reduces expected benefits. By age of all open sessions of the ing a recent legal petition to require On March 16, I was arrested out- Obama sent military advisors to rescinding these provisions, mil- Supreme Court unless the Court the labeling of genetically engi- side the Sudanese embassy in assist in Kony’s capture and I lions of public servants can expect decides by majority vote that allow- neered foods. I support consumers’ Washington, DC for protesting the believe that the U.S. should push the retirement pay deserved from a ing coverage in a particular case rights to make informed choices Sudanese government’s brutal countries in the region to end the lifetime of dedicated work. would violate the due process rights about the food that they purchase actions in Blue Nile and South conflicts that have allowed warlords On March 28, I signed onto a letter of any of the parties involved. for themselves and their families – Kordofan states. The government like Kony to flourish. encouraging President Obama to On March 7, I signed a letter to and providing basic information has targeted civilians in the region On March 21, I signed onto a letter issue an Executive Order proposed President Obama urging him to use such as genetic modifications on the while claiming to fight rebels, forc- urging USDA Secretary Vilsack to in April 2011, which would require his constitutional authority to fill label empowers them to make those ing many to flee into the Nuba end the purchase of pink slime, a full disclosure from every company five openings on the six-member choices. Just as they did when mountains. They face a looming term used for the industrial slurry doing business with the federal gov- Federal Election Commission. In the requiring the labeling of irradiated food shortage because it is unsafe to of meat scraps, for use in school ernment. Federal contractors have wake of Citizens United, the food items, the FDA should take into farm and the government is prevent- lunch programs. Even though fast been banned from spending money Supreme Court decision, which gave account what information is impor- ing humanitarian aid groups from food chains like McDonald’s and in our elections for decades. Yet a corporations the ability to spend tant to consumers and begin requir- entering the area. Several others Burger King have stopped using Super PAC supporting a presidential unlimited amounts of money on ing the labeling of GE foods. people, including Representatives pink slime in their food, the USDA candidate accepted $890,000 as influencing campaigns, the FEC is Diabetes costs our country more Jim McGovern, Jim Moran, and Al has not yet made this policy change. recently as March 2012 in violation unable to effectively enforce federal than $174 billion annually and those Green, George Clooney, Martin We should not allow this low-grade of the ban. The final Executive laws. Partisan gridlock at the FEC costs are expected to nearly triple in Luther King III, and NAACP meat byproduct into our children’s Order would be a step toward has rendered the agency useless in the next 25 years. On March 15, I President Ben Jealous were arrested lunches, and I implore the USDA to returning transparency to our feder- patrolling SuperPAC expenditures sent a letter urging the in the protest as well. During our ban its purchase. al elections and would protect tax- and the Senate is unable to reach Congressional Leadership to sup- brief stay in jail, we spoke about On March 26, I became a cospon- payers from undue corporate influ- agreement on nominations. port reauthorization of the Special ways to bring more attention this sor of H.R. 1332, the Social Security ence. On March 8, I signed on to H.R. Diabetes program. The Special crisis and raise the political will to Fairness Act. The bill would reform 3903, a bill that would implement the

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Brandon Girard The Murdock High School Student of the KUEHL HONORED AS 60 YEAR LEGION Month is Senior Brandon Girard, nominated by Mr. Fontaine who wrote; “Brandon has MEMBER been an excellent student in the Robotics II Doneen Durling photo Class. He is always focused on working and he Dakota Leslie doesn’t hesitate to take on the hardest job American Legion Post 193 honored Richard H. Kuehl for his 60 years as a dedicated mem- The Murdock Middle School Student of the within his group. He will always stop to lend a ber of the Eugene M. Connor Legion Post. Kuehl lived on School Street and just recently Month is Dakota Leslie, nominated by Mrs. hand to other students in different groups if moved to Shrewsbury with his daughter and her husband. Desmarais who wrote, “ Dakota comes to needed. Along with excellent work in class, Kuehl is a Navy veteran of World War II, where he served in the South Pacific. He school every day ready to get to work. He is Brandon has been helping out with the after received a plaque signed by the American Legion’s national commander and the national very organized and does his work in a neat school robotics club. He has been working adjunct. He also received a lapel pin honoring his 60 years of membership from and timely manner. He is very kind to his with the middle school students to help them Commander Francis Murphy and Veteran’s Officer Scott Gauthier. classmates, and is willing to help when he can. finish their remote controlled robot.” The Certificate of Continuous Membership was issued in great appreciation for faithful Dakota is polite, respectful, responsible, and and dedicated allegiance to the ideals of the American Legion. trustworthy. He is the type of student every teacher would love to have in class.”

Felipe Rodriguez Toy Town Elementary Student of the Month is Felipe Rodriguez. The fifth grade teachers Camille Hart and specialists said, “Felipe is an exemplary Memorial School’s Student of the Month is student. He works diligently on all assign- first grade student Camille Hart. Her teacher ments, be they small as a homework review or Mrs. Bailey said, “Camille possesses all the as grand as a poetry recitation and interpreta- qualities of the Student of the Month. She is tion. He is certainly a scholar, possessing a a hard worker and gives 110 percent in every- mind open to many points of view; yet he is thing she does. She is kind to others, is a good confident in his own ability to come to a well friend, she is cooperative, honest responsible, thought out conclusion. and respectful. She is always willing to lend a Additionally, Felipe is a considerate class- hand and help someone in need. She has a mate. His classmates can depend on Felipe for positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn she encouragement, assistance, and overall kind- provides an example for all the other students ness. He also exhibits good sportsmanship on to follow. the playground and in his physical education Pictured with Camille is her mother classes. He is a well-rounded, self-motivated Danielle Santspree Hart. young man.

“Every Town Deserves a Good Local Newspaper” WinchendonCourier.com 6 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, April 21, 2012 OBITUARIES Judith A. ‘Judy’ (Kirby) Brown, 65 Jonathan E. Aukstikalnis, 14 PHILLIPSTON — Jonathan enjoyed the holidays, with Easter being his TEMPLETON — Judith A. In addition to her mother, she leaves her Edward Aukstikalnis, age 14, favorite. “Judy” (Kirby) Brown, age 65 husband and high school sweetheart, Clayton of 65 Burnshirt Road, walked Those who knew him best knew a kind- of 16 Oak St., Baldwinville, H. “Skip” Brown, whom she married on May with Jesus to God’s loving hearted, generous Christian. They knew he died peacefully at her resi- 13, 1967; three children, Ryan Brown and his arms, Friday, April 13, 2012 at touched the lives of many people of all ages, dence Monday morning, wife Jennifer Krause of Lee, Randy Brown the University of knew of his gentle spirit, sense of humor, love April 16 surrounded by her and his wife Julie, with their two children Massachusetts Memorial of country music, artistic abilities, quiet man- loving family. Jason and Jennifer of Otter River, and Medical Center - University ners and plaid flannel with jeans. Jonathan She was born in Gardner Christine Brown of Baldwinville; her siblings Campus in Worcester, sur- loved his dog, Sophia, who shared his walks in on Dec. 3, 1946, daughter of Richard Kirby and his wife Beth of Otter rounded by his loving family,due to an injury the woods and workouts for soccer, and his Dorothy (Caisse) Kirby of Baldwinville and River, Paul Kirby of Athol, Kathleen Webster sustained in an accident at his home on cat, Cindy, who curled up with him to watch the late Harry “Babe” Kirby. Judy was a life- and husband Peter of Baldwinville, JoAnn March 30. TV. An avid outdoorsman, Jonathan enjoyed long resident of Baldwinville and was a grad- Illinitch of Baldwinville, Robert Kirby and his Jonathan was born in Gardner, Jan. 19, spending times with his brother David, who uate of Narragansett Regional High School wife Anne of Baldwinville, Dr. James Kirby 1998, the son of Stephen and Heidi (Finch) loves him very much, camping, especially Class of 1964. She also graduated from and his wife Kathleen of Cheshire, CT and Aukstikalnis. He has lived in Phillipston all of with his Scouting pals and buddies, hiking, Stevens Business College in Fitchburg in 1966. Michael Kirby and his wife Leanne of his life, attending Phillipston Memorial hunting (just earning his Hunter Education Judy worked for many years at Saloom Baldwinville; her in-laws Donna and Robert School and was an 8th grade student at certificate), biking, four-wheelers and go-carts Furniture in Winchendon until retiring last Sans of Baldwinville, Phyllis Brown of Narragansett Middle School. He was accepted with his cousins and flying with Grampy. He year. Active in community and church affairs, Petersham and many cousins, aunts, uncles, to Montachusett Regional Vocational spent many special times with Gram and Judy was actively involved in the Boy and Girl nephews and nieces. In addition to her Technical School in Fitchburg, where he Grampy and aunts, uncles and cousins. Scouts of America for many years. She was a father, she was predeceased by her father-in- planned to study plumbing while preparing Jonathan leaves his parents, Stephen and past member of Templeton Fire Department law and mother-in-law, Donald and Madalyn for college. Jonathan’s ultimate goal was to Heidi Aukstikalnis; his brother, David Women’s Auxiliary. A communicant of St. Brown, brothers-in-law Gordon Brown, play professional soccer. Aukstikalnis; his maternal grandparents, Vincent De Paul Church, she was very Richard Brown and John Illinitch. Jonathan was a member of the Phillipston Henry and Helen Finch of Winchendon; his involved in many aspects of the church, A Mass of Christian burial was held Congregational Church, its Sunday School Auntie Ruby (Finch) and Uncle Mikey Moore including being a catechism teacher, youth Thursday, April 19 in St. Vincent De Paul and Youth Group, was a junior Deacon and of Jaffrey,his Godfather Uncle Stan and Aunt choir director, past president of SVDP Church, 1 Forest St., Baldwinville. played saxophone in the Praise Band. Marie Finch of Milton, NH, his Godmother Women’s Guild and Fall Festival chairperson. Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- Jonathan was also a Life Scout and assistant Auntie Hope Finch of Winchendon, and Uncle Fondly know as Mema, Judy was a Disney ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Winchendon was Senior Patrol Leader of Phillipston’s Troop Tyson Finch of Somers, CT, his Aunt Patty enthusiast. Many people benefited from her entrusted with arrangments. 30, an Ordeal Member of Order of the Arrow (Aukstikalnis) McCorkle of Holden, Uncle love of sharing the “Disney Experience” by Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Grand Monadnock Lodge and has been Rich Aukstikalnis of Omaha, NE, Uncle taking them along on her many trips. Mema Baldwinville at a later date. involved in Scouts since joining as a Tiger Timmy Aukstikalnis of Worcester, and many also loved the ocean and spent over 30 sum- Memorial donations may be made to St. Cub in first grade. special cousins. mers on the beaches of Wells and York, ME Vincent De Paul Church, PO Box 14, While Jonathan participated in Funeral services were held Thursday, April with her family and friends. Baldwinville, MA 01436. Narragansett Little League in T-ball and 19 at the Phillipston Congregational Church, Minor League, soccer was his favorite sport. 60 The Common, Phillipston with the Rev. He played for Gardner Youth Soccer, Stephanie Flynn, Pastor, officiating. Burial Narragansett Youth Soccer, Narragansett followed at Lower Cemetery in Phillipston. David Andrew Hildreth, 70 Middle School soccer for two years, being one The family invited those attending to dress of the team captains this past fall and was casually for the services as Jonathan would ROCKINGHAM, NC — David Andrew Dallas, GA; Wes Costner and companion Vicki most recently selected to play for the Oakmont have wished. Hildreth, age 70 of Rockingham, NC passed of Dallas, GA;and Tammy Hinson and her Travel Team, the Outlaws. As part of his In lieu of flowers the family suggests contri- away Monday, March 28, 2012 at FirstHealth husband Gaylon of Newton, NC; 12 grandchil- down time, Jonathan enjoyed playing FIFA butions in Jonathan’s name be made to the Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst follow- dren; one great grandchild; and his brothers soccer on the X-Box. Jonathan also loved Friends of Gilman Waite, c/o of Tom Miller, ing a brief illness. Stephen Hildreth and his wife Anne of downhill skiing, going with NMS and his bud- Narragansett Regional High School, 464 David was born March 20, 1942 in Hudson and Philip Hildreth of Gardner; an dies. Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436 or Winchendon, a son of the late James and aunt, Marion Witt of Cebalo, TX; and many Special times for Jonathan were spent with Boy Scout Troop 30, c/o Jennie Jordon, 60 The Frances (Harrington) Hildreth. He was a nieces and nephews. family and friends and on trips to Campobello Common, Phillipston, MA 01331. graduate of Murdock High School and Funeral services were held April 21 at First Island, NB. Jonathan also enjoyed his times at Higgins-O’Connor Funeral Home (higginso- Wentworth Institute in Boston. He was a Baptist Church in Rockingham with Rev. Dr. the Red Apple Farm, helping out his friends or connorfuneralhome.com), 146 Main St., Athol member of First Baptist Church in Jim Nelson and Rev.Debbie Holloway officiat- anyone that needed a helping hand. Jonathan is directing arrangements. Rockingham and worked with Stogner ing. Entombment was in Catawba Memorial Architecture in Rockingham. David loved his Park in Hickory with Rev.Ken Swanson offici- work, reading, NASCAR, traveling, church ating. and his family. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist He leaves his wife of 28 years, Betty Church, 210 North Randolph St., Rockingham, (Burcham) Hildreth, of the home; children NC 28379. Chagnon services Patrick Hildreth and his wife Darcie of Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham was Longmont, CO; Timothy and his wife Kelly of entrusted with arrangements. WINCHENDON – Funeral services were Girard. Eulogies and remembrances were Cumming, GA; Kate Hildreth and companion held Thursday, April 12 from Stone-Ladeau shared by many of the grandchildren. Dale Smith of Roswell, GA; Jody Costner of Funeral Home (stone-ladeau.com), 343 Burial, with military honors, followed in Central St., followed by a Mass of Christian the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial burial in St. Vincent de Paul Church for Cemetery, Winchendon. Lawrence A. Chagnon, age 85, of 6 Orient Acting as pall bearers were grandson David Place, who died April 9. The Rev. Francis A. Chagnon, Jeffrey Chagnon, Robert Chagnon, Irma ‘Ruth’ Bogan, 58 Roberge was the celebrant and music was pro- Matthew Girard, Michael Girard and Andrew vided by the church choir. Girard. ATHOL — Irma “Ruth” Elsa Morena of San Salvador and many broth- A reading was done by a grandson, Andrew Bogan, age 58, a longtime resi- ers and sisters, cousins, nephews and nieces dent of Athol, died peacefully across the United States and El Salvador. Ruth Thursday, April 12 in Health was predeceased by her infant daughter, Alliance Hospital, Leominster Amanda Rose Bogan. Richard services after a brief illness. A graveside service at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ruth was born in San Templeton immediately followed visitation at WINCHENDON – Funeral services were DeFeo and Donald Patria. Salvador, El Salvador on April Fletcher-Hebert Funeral Home on Tuesday, held Friday, April 13 from Stone-Ladeau A reading was done a granddaughter 8, 1954. She was the daughter of April 17. Funeral Home (stone-ladeau.com), 343 Crystal Robertson. The gifts were brought to Elsa Moreno. Ruth worked as a certified nurs- Those who wish to remember Irma by mak- Central St., followed by a Mass of Christian the altar by granddaughters Melissa ing assistant for the Department of ing a memorial contribution in her name are burial in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Fortunato and Lynne Eggimann. Developmental Service and enjoyed taking kindly asked to consider the American 52 Spruce St. for Lorraine D. Richard, age 84, Acting as pall bearers were Tim her dogs to the dog park in Turners Falls. Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Ste. 1010, who died April 6. The Rev. Leo-Paul LeBlanc Cyganiewicz, Joe Boisvert, Zach Ramsey, Ruth will be sadly missed by her beloved Rockville, MD 20852. was the celebrant. J. Gerald Phillips was the Brian Emerald, Larry Kinner and Mark husband Richard Bogan with whom she Arrangement have been entrusted to organist and Marguerita Chandler was the Gagnon. shared nearly 35 years of marriage; her son, Fletcher-Hebert Funeral Home (fletcher- soloist. Acting as altar servers were Robert Jacob “Jake” A. Bogan of Athol; her mother, cares.com), 70 Pleasant St., Winchendon. Bertha Alice (Monroe) Bryant, 83 Breau services TEMPLETON — A memorial service will In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 21st in the be made to the Bosler Humane Society at PO WINCHENDON — Funeral services were and Donald Patria. J. Gerald Phillips was the Unitarian Universalist Society,126 Central St., Box 12, Baldwinville, MA 01436, or the held Thursday, April 5 from Stone-Ladeau organist and Marguerita A. Chandler was the Winchendon for Bertha Alice (Monroe) Templeton Rescue Squad at 2 School St., Funeral Home (stone-ladeau.com), 343 soloist. Bryant, age 83, of 107 Dudley Road, Baldwinville, MA 01436. Central St. followed by Liturgy of the Word Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery,where Templeton, who died Feb. 29th. Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (stone- service in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, committal prayers were given by Rev. There are no calling hours. ladeau.com), 343 Central St., Winchendon is 52 Spruce St. for Carolyn A. Breau, age 58, LeBlanc. Acting as pall bearers were Gerard J. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, directing arrangements. who died April 1. Breau, Mark J. Breau, Michael J. Breau, Winchendon. The Rev. Leo-Paul LeBlanc was the cele- Joshua Maesto, Brandon Maesto and Vincent brant, assisted by Charles “Bob” Betourney Maesto.

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BY DONEEN DURLING COURIER STAFF WRITER WINCHENDON — Residents of Millers Run expressed their concerns before the Planning Board last Tuesday and gave a list to be addressed. Developer Robert Van Dyke appeared to address the concerns. Resident spokesperson Beverly Cournoyer said most residents that lived within the Millers Run development were from cities and towns quite far away,and were not aware of the rumors and prejudices against the developer. She said the real estate dealers that sold them their homes promised residents things such as sidewalks trees and a complet- This leather bound Bible was presented ed development. to the First Baptist Church of Their concerns include a second egress, Winchendon March 1, 1903 by Percival street signs, and a general addressing of safe- W. White in memory of his parents Mr. ty and cosmetic concerns throughout the and Mrs. Nelson D. White. The book development. was brought to the event by John Sage Engineering and Contracting, Inc. sur- Walker who has kept it preserved. Doneen Durling photos veyed, designed and permitted a 40 lot resi- Walker said the Bible survived the fire Left, Richard White appears much younger than the 21 years he had reached before his death. It was noted he was dential subdivision. This project included the that destroyed the First Baptist Church Mitty Tignor, Theresa Beauvais, and Kerry Bettez placed a a good student who had finished his studies well before design of roadways, driveways, a water distri- once located on Central Street. The wreath on the site that marks the final resting place of graduation, and had taken the trip with his father as a cele- bution system, septic systems, and a storm Bible was read at the Sunday service Richard White and a stone placed in remembrance of bration before graduation. Right, It was said that Percival water management system. at the United Parish in remembrance of Percival White who went down with the RMS Titanic. W. White really loved his fur coat. Percival was 54 when the Both the developer and the engineer were the Whites and of the history it repre- Tignor is a descendant of the Whites and Beauvais and Titanic sank. on hand to answer questions and promised sents to the town. Bettez are members of the Winchendon Historical Society. solutions. The concerns will be addressed in There were stories exchanged of the Titanic as time Winchendon has ties to a national tragedy, and the Winchendon Historical Society is next week’s Courier. marked the 100 years since the disaster that killed more researching those roots. With that in mind, several events are planned, including an VanDyke was granted an extension on the than 15,000 people that sailed on the ship advertised as entire program later this year. As a beginning, though, with the anniversary of the sink- development so work can continue. unsinkable. ing just this past week, members of the Society held a ceremony.

POLICE LOG

Editor’s Note: The information contained in citation issued; 7:51 a.m.: patrol initiated (Summer Drive) advised officer; 11:42 p.m.: this police log was obtained through public (Otter River Road) traffic citation issued; building check (Grove Street) secure; 11:42 documents kept by the police department, and 8:13 a.m.: patrol initiated (Otter River Road) p.m.: accident (Hale Street) arrest: Ryan M. Keene site of shooting is considered to be the account of the police. no PD service required; 8:24 a.m.: larceny Burns, age 34 of 230 Laurel St., Winchendon: KEENE, NH — On Wednesday morning All subjects are considered innocent until (Ash Street) report taken; 8:33 a.m.: struc- OUI-liquor and negligent operation of MV. the New Hampshire Attorney General proven guilty in a court of law. ture fire (Ash Street) fire extinguished; 9:21 Michael A. Delaney, New Hampshire State a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation FRIDAY, APRIL 13 MONDAY, APRIL 9 Police Colonel Robert Quinn, and Keene issued; 9:42 a.m.: DPW call (Maple Street) 3:32-3:48 a.m.: two building checks, secure; Police Chief Kenneth Meola, announced 12:07-4:14 a.m.: eight building checks, refer to DPW; 9:44 a.m.: MV stop (Spring 4:57 a.m.: ambulance (Glenallan Street) via email an investigation was ongoing secure; 7:30 a.m.: animal complaint Street) traffic citation issued; 9:53 a.m.: MV transported; 7:37 a.m.: MV stop (Otter River into an officer-involved shooting incident (Baldwinville State Road) refer to state DPW; stop (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; 10 Road) spoken to; 7:48 a.m.: MV stop (Otter in Keene, NH. The incident took place on 9:02 a.m.: panic alarm (Oak Street) call can- a.m.: brush fire (Sibley Road) fire extin- River Road) traffic citation issued; 8:05 a.m.: Marlboro Street in Keene, in the area of celed; 9:30 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) ver- guished; 10:48 a.m.: MV stop (Maple Street) MV stop (Otter River Road) traffic citation the Keene Police Department at approxi- bal warning; 9:54 a.m.: officer wanted traffic citation issued; 11:07 a.m.: general issued; 8:10 a.m.: property found (Hale mately 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday,April 17, 2012. (Lincoln Avenue Extension) spoken to; 10:20 info (walk in) advised officer; 11:19 a.m.: MV Street) report taken; 8:48 a.m.: general info The incident began after officers from the Keene Police Department responded to a.m.: officer wanted (Spring Street) report stop (Spring Street) verbal warning; 11:22 (walk in) spoken to; 9:21 a.m.: MV stop an on-going burglary complaint at a.m.: general info (East Monomonac Road) taken; 11:10 a.m.: ambulance (Hospital (Gardner Road) traffic citation issued; 9:33 Diversified Computers at 255 West St. in Drive) transported; 11:16 a.m.: larceny advised officer; 11:35 a.m.: MV stop (Spring a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic citation Keene. When officers arrived, they (Goodrich Drive) spoken to; 11:35 a.m.: lift Street) traffic citation issued; 11:52 a.m.: offi- issued; 9:51 a.m.: accident (Lincoln Avenue) observed at least one suspect on the roof of assist (Orient Place) removed to hospital; cer wanted (Central Street) advised officer; report taken; 10:36 a.m.: MV stop (Maple Diversified Computers. Two persons flee- 12:18 p.m.: assist other PD (phone) spoken to; 11:55 a.m.: registration check (Main Street) Street) traffic citation issued; 10:44 a.m.: ing the scene were arrested after a short 12:34 p.m.: wires down (Pearl Street) refer to no PD service required; 12:22 p.m.: officer missing person (Polly’s Drive) info taken; foot pursuit. Those individuals have been other agency; 1:05 p.m.: general info wanted (Lincoln Avenue) spoken to; 12:33 11:29 a.m.: general info (Main Street) info identified as William Rodriquez and (Goodrich Drive) spoken to; 1:57 p.m.: harass- p.m.: loitering (Central Street) spoken to; 1:29 taken; 12:36 p.m.: general info (Gardner Jonathan Figueroa. They were arraigned ment order service (Lincoln Avenue) servic- p.m.: loitering (Front Street) spoken to; 1:34 Road) info taken; 12:50 p.m.: MV stop Wednesday morning in Keene District es rendered; 2:01 p.m.: summons service p.m.: MV operating erratically (Gardner (Gardner Road) traffic citation issued; 1:11 Court on charges of attempted burglary. (Mill Street) unable to serve; 2:22 p.m.: 209A Road) unable to locate; 1:50 p.m.: MV stop p.m.: VIN inspection (School Street) assisted; Another suspect in this attempted bur- glary left the scene in a vehicle. Officers service (Brooks Road) unable to serve; 3:08 (Gardner Road) traffic citation issued; 1:53 1:21 p.m.: general juvenile (Memorial Drive) p.m.: ambulance (Hospital Drive) transport- pursued the suspect to Marlboro Street. p.m.: officer wanted (River Street) unable to report taken; 3:09 p.m.: ambulance (Central The suspect briefly parked his vehicle at an ed; 1:59 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) traffic locate; 3:47 p.m.: welfare check (addresses Street) transported; 3:47 p.m.: auto fire address near the corner of Marlboro and will not be printed); 4:01 p.m.: general info citation issued; 2:29 p.m.: MV stop (Robbins (Beaman Court) services rendered; 4:24 p.m.: Prescott streets and exited the vehicle. (Woodlawn Street) unfounded; 4:32 p.m.: Road) traffic citation issued; 4:11 p.m.: MV ambulance (Hospital Drive) transported; 4:42 After an officer briefly pursued the suspect property damage (Gardner Road) info taken; stop (School Street) traffic citation issued; p.m.: general info (Pearl Drive) spoken to; on foot, the suspect re-entered his vehicle 5:05 p.m.: 209A service (Brooks Road) served 4:16 p.m.: MV stop (School Street) verbal 7:25 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring and attempted to escape. In the course of to defendant; 5:19 p.m.: 209A service (Beech warning; 4:28 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street) Street) spoken to; 7:49 p.m.: MV stop this escape, two officers fired at the vehicle Street) served to defendant; 6:28 p.m.: aban- traffic citation issued; 4:37 p.m.: larceny (Gardner Road) verbal warning; 8:26 p.m.: killing the suspect, who remains unidenti- doned 911 call (Hitchcock Road) accidental; (Front Street) report taken; 4:38 p.m.: illegal suspicious auto (West Street) spoken to. fied. 8:17 p.m.: general info (Lincoln Avenue) burn (Highland Street) spoken to; 5:08 p.m.: An autopsy was done on the deceased on unable to locate; 9:15 p.m.: animal complaint lift assist (Ipswich Drive) assisted; 5:20 p.m.: SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Thursday, April 19 to determine his exact cause and manner of death. (West Street) assisted; 9:20 p.m.: suicide MV stop (Central Street) traffic citation 12:04 a.m.: suspicious auto (Memorial The investigation is still on-going. threats (Central Street) report taken; 11:29 issued; 5:27 p.m.: animal complaint (Mill Drive) spoken to; 12:16-4:38 a.m.: eight build- p.m.: 911 call non-emergency (Robbins Road) Street) refer to ACO; 5:48 p.m.: MV stop ing checks, secure; 12:31 a.m.: annoying area search negative; 11:53 p.m.: extra (Front Street) spoken to; 5:54 p.m.: animal phone calls (Front Street) spoken to; 1:37 info (Gardner Road) info taken; 1:40 a.m.: car- patrols (Goodrich Drive) checked, secure. complaint (Brooks Road) services rendered; a.m.: MV stop (Central Street) spoken to; 2:41 bon monoxide incident (Maple Street) serv- 6:09 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street) spoken to; ices rendered; 2:45 a.m.: suspicious auto TUESDAY, APRIL 10 a.m.: officer wanted (River Street) arrest: 7:01 p.m.: MV stop (Glenallan Street) sum- Richelle Bednarczyk, age 18 of 712 River St., (Gardner Road) area search negative; 3:03 12:02-4:12 a.m.: nine building checks, mons: Jay R. Carrier, age 42 of 174 Mill Winchendon: domestic assault; 6:55 a.m.: a.m.: officer wanted (Central Street) spoken secure; 12:28 a.m.: suspicious auto (Old Circle, Winchendon: operating MV with reg- ambulance (Central Street) transported; 8:03 to; 3:55 a.m.: assist other PD (Sherbert Road) Gardner Road) spoken to; 12:45 a.m.: MV stop istration suspended and uninsured MV; 8:11 a.m.: harassment (Central Street) spoken to; assisted; 4:17 a.m.: burglar alarm (School (Spruce Street) spoken to; 2:09 a.m.: extra p.m.: ambulance (Central Street) transport- 10:57 a.m.: general info (Elmwood Road) info Street) checked, secure; 8:23 a.m.: vandalism patrols (Spring Street) info taken; 2:32 a.m.: ed; 8:48 p.m.: ambulance (East Street) refused taken; 11:48 a.m.: FD call (Front Street) (Highland Street) spoken to; 9:20 a.m.: dis- welfare check (addresses will not be print- assistance; 11:38 p.m.: annoying phone calls assisted; 11:58 a.m.: burglar alarm (School abled auto (Gardner Road) assisted; 9:44 ed); 2:45 a.m.: MV stop (Alger Street) spoken (phone) info taken; 11:57 p.m.: building check Street) checked, secure; 11:59 a.m.: assist cit- a.m.: annoying phone calls (Central Street) to; 6:07 a.m.: general info (Main Street) info (Memorial Drive) secure. izen (Central Street) assisted; 12:20 p.m.: report taken; 10:49 a.m.: ambulance (Ash Street) transported; 10:49 a.m.: ambulance taken; 8:50 a.m.: ambulance (Maple Street) THURSDAY, APRIL 12 assist other PD (Maple Street) assisted; 1:22 transported; 9:38 a.m.: general info (walk in) p.m.: general info (Monadnock Avenue) spo- (Ash Street) transported; 12:42 p.m.: property spoken to; 10:05 a.m.: property damage 12:01 a.m.: general info (Hale Street) info ken to; 1:56 p.m.: summons service (Brown found (Central Street) assisted; 12:49 p.m.: (Spring Street) report taken; 10:23 a.m.: fire taken; 12:09-4:24 a.m.: 19 building checks, Street) unable to serve; 3:19 p.m.: property officer wanted (Mill Street) report taken; 1:15 mutual aid (Old Sharon Road) services ren- secure; 12:26 a.m.: assist other agency found (Alger Street) advised officer; 3:35 p.m.: be on the look out (Gardner Road) dered; 10:59 a.m. :fire alarm (Grove Street) (Woodlawn Street) info taken; 8:07 a.m.: p.m.: general info (walk in) spoken to; 3:55 advised officer; 1:59 p.m.: investigation services rendered; 12:18 p.m.: assist other ambulance (West Monomonac Road) trans- p.m.: animal complaint (Main Street) refer to (River Street) spoken to; 3:26 p.m.: aban- agency (Webster Street) assisted; 12:52 p.m.: ported; 8:59 a.m.: structure fire (Ash Street) ACO; 4:50 p.m.: illegal dumping (Alger doned 911 call (East Street) accidental; 3:46 brush fire (Sibley Road) fire extinguished; fire extinguished; 10:52 a.m.: summons serv- Street) report taken; 5:17 p.m.: ambulance p.m.: vandalism (Linden Street) report 2:34 p.m.: ambulance (Highland Street) ice (Brown Street) unable to serve; 11:40 a.m.: (Whitney Street) transported; 5:44 p.m.: MV taken; 3:55 p.m.: assist other PD (Forristall assisted; 3:53 p.m.: structure fire (Ash Street) 911 call non-emergency (Congress Road) stop (Pearl Drive) traffic citation issued; 5:54 Road) unable to locate; 4:12 p.m.: arrest fire extinguished; 5:05 p.m.: disturbance non-emergency call; 12:02 p.m.: accident p.m.: ambulance (Brown Street) transported; (Crosby Road) Daniel D. Kalinowski, age 28 (Bosworth Road) arrest: Hailie M. (Central Street) spoken to; 12:31 p.m.: MV 5:56 p.m.: ambulance (Goodrich Drive) trans- of 6 Crosby Road, Winchendon: arrest based Desmarais, age 20 of 24 Bosworth Road, stop (Spring Street) traffic citation issued; ported; 7:18 p.m.: assault (Pearl Drive) spo- on warrant; 4:54 p.m.: ambulance (Teel Road) Winchendon: domestic A&B; 5:11 p.m.: ani- 1:49 p.m.: missing person (Polly’s Drive) ken to; 7:57 p.m.: officer wanted (Maple assisted; 5:12 p.m.: vandalism (Highland mal complaint (Alger Street) refer to ACO; report taken; 3:10 p.m.: harassment (River Street) unable to locate; 8:11 p.m.: FD call Street) info taken; 7:05 p.m.: disabled auto 5:53 p.m.: smoke (Sunset Court) fire extin- Street) spoken to; 3:18 p.m.: general info (Jackson Avenue) spoken to; 8:44 p.m.: sui- (Water Street) info taken; 7:35 p.m.: aban- guished; 5:54 p.m.: harassment (Goodrich (walk in) spoken to; 4:38 p.m.: arrest cide threats (Hale Street) spoken to; 10:28 doned 911 call (Metcalf Street) child playing Drive) report taken; 7 p.m.: unwanted party (Lakeview Drive) Michele M. Tuttle, age 50 of p.m.: domestic (Krantz Road) spoken to; 11:50 with phone; 8:12 p.m.: suspicious other (East Grove Street) services rendered; 7:13 606 Lakeview Drive, Winchendon: arrest p.m.: burglar alarm (Pleasant Street) no PD (School Street) spoken to; 8:42 p.m.: MV oper- p.m.: ambulance (Bayberry Circle) trans- based on warrant; 5:43 p.m.: fire alarm service required. ating erratically (Glenallan Street) unable to ported; 8:25 p.m.: repossession of MV (Front (Commercial Drive) services rendered; 6:27 locate; 9:22 p.m.: MV operating erratically Street) info taken; 8:29 p.m.: FD call p.m.: harassment (Pearl Drive) spoken to; SUNDAY, APRIL 15 (Gardner Road) refer to other PD. (Franklin Street) assisted; 8:53 p.m.: smoke 8:02 p.m.: assault (walk in) report taken; 8:10 12:11 a.m.: MV stop (Franklin Street) assisted; 9:05 p.m.: arrest p.m.: general info (walk in) info taken; 8:26 (Gardner Road) ver- (Russell Farm Road) Joseph D. Gendron, age p.m.: unwanted party (Lincoln Avenue) bal warning; 12:17- 24 of 164 Russell Farm Road, Winchendon: arrest: Nathan W. Work, age 48 of 184 2:04 a.m.: nine build- arrest based on warrant; 10:18 p.m.: assist Lincoln Ave. #1R, Winchendon: domestic ing checks, secure; other PD (Bluefield Road) assisted. A&B, resisting arrest and A&B on police offi- 12:18 a.m.: general cer; 8:35 p.m.: annoy- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 ing phone calls (walk 12:17 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Drive) in) spoken to; 9:15 checked, secure; 12:25-4:56 a.m.: eight build- p.m.: ambulance ing checks, secure; 5:48 a.m.: 911 call non- (East Street) trans- emergency (Pleasant Street) unfounded; 7:43 ported; 9:32 p.m.: sus- a.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville Road) traffic picious auto 8 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, April 21, 2012 SPORTSSPORTS Softball wins, baseball loses at ‘Gansett

BY JERRY CARTON SPECIAL TO THE COURIER TEMPLETON — It’s been a tale of two very different seasons so far for Murdock Middle High School’s base- ball and softball teams. The girls beat Narragansett, 5-2 on Tuesday to remain unbeaten at 3-0 while the boys dropped a 14-1 decision to the Warriors, their second loss in as many games. Jess Monette turned in one of her patented outstanding efforts in the circle, yielding just three hits while striking out eight in the win over the Lady Warriors. She also helped her cause with a two for three offen- sive afternoon, including a home- run. “Jess was Jess,” said coach Randy Tenney. “This is what we expect from her.” The Lady Devils jumped out to a 1- 0 lead in the first inning, when Brittany Eliason scored on Mariah Tenney’s triple. Though Narragansett scored twice in the third, Murdock came right back Doneen Durling photos with two of their own in the top of A Murdock play digs for first base. the fourth to take a lead they never Kevin Suchoski winds up for a pitch for Murdock during the Narragnsett game. in the sixth to seal the deal. The snared a hard hit line drive off the relinquished. defensive play of the game came bat of Joelle Melanson to choke off a The Lady Devils added two more from left fielder Taylor Budka, who ‘Gansett rally. Mariah Tenney had three putouts and assists at short- a varsity coach. stop. Monette took care of the rest The Lady Devils host West with a dazzling performance. Boylston Monday at 3:30. “This was a really big win for us,” Things haven’t been going as well said Randy Tenney. “This was our for the boys, although they scored first really big game and we only the first run of the game in had one error. This is what I expect Baldwinville, when Kyle Chumsae the rest of the way from them.” tripled and tallied on a Connor The win followed two easy victo- Botko base hit. But that was the only ries over Marlboro and Tahanto. good news for the Blue Devils. Budka, Monette, Tenney, Allie Narragansett scored seven runs in Botko, and CaSandra Parkhurst all their half of the first and added six contributed multi-hit and multi-RBI more in the second inning. games. In addition, newcomer Tyler Perry, Kevin Suchocki, and Angie Polcari drilled a pair of hits Andy Polcari all got opportunities to against Marlboro. pitch for Murdock. Of Polcari, Randy Tenney said “It’s tough, we just don’t have any “She’s been away from the game for depth. It’s tough to make moves, it’s a while, but she’s fallen right back tough to do anything,” acknowl- into it in a good way.” edged Murdock coach Gary “With only half of our varsity Sanossian. back, we’ve got a lot of new faces. “We’re trying, but we can only do They’ve become really cohesive and so much,” said Sanossian. they’re a great bunch of kids,” A good cut by a Murdock player, but not good enough as Murdock has not luck against the stronger Narragansett team. reflected Tenney,who is unbeaten as On Wild Cats and more

hings sure aren’t like they well. ly isn’t pretty. Red Sox pitchers who are about half used to be. Last month, TALKING Here’s the problem though. A I’d like to see an agreement that his age, isn’t he? starting three freshman whole bunch of kids through the would mandate even the best kids, to Finally the NFL schedule is out. SPORTS Tand two sophomores, years had either convinced them- have to stay in school for it least two Every fan thinks their team got the Kentucky won the national col- selves or been sweet-talked by years. I understand that this goes worst schedule possible. That’s just lege basketball championship. agents that they were can’t-miss against the grain of pursuing one’s how we think. The truth is, who The other day, all five of these JERRY NBA prospects, and in too many dream, like in the examples men- knows who’s going to be hot at any kids decided to leave school for CARTON cases, nothing could be further from tioned above, but on balance this point in the season? Who knows the NBA. In the case of Anthony the truth. seems like a reasonable approach. who’s going to be hurt? Because it’s Davis, this made perfect sense. Actually, here’s another problem. Besides this would also improve the the NFL, we all overreact to the Davis will be the first pick in the fessional success. If Anthony Davis The NCAA and the NBA Players quality of play of the college level. mere unveiling of the schedule sim- June draft. For everyone else? has had enough training in one year Association can’t seem to get togeth- A couple of quick notes. Tuesday ply because it’s the NFL, and we all We’ll see how it turns out. There’s to advance successfully in his pro- er on eligibility rules. The current night Jamie Moyer became the old- know the NFL is the proverbial 800- a larger issue here. Should these fession, in this case basketball, why rules entice kids who shouldn’t be est person ever to be the winning pound gorilla of American sports. college superstars even be shouldn’t he go pro? Tiger Woods leaving school to do so and what pitcher in a Major League baseball Calm down everyone. And by the allowed to leave for the pros after left Stanford after a year or two. I sometimes happens is they don’t game. Moyer is 49 years old. Think way, as a Ravens fan, I can tell you just one year at school? think I read somewhere that Bill make the NBA and they don’t get about that — the guy is 49 and still we got the worst schedule imagina- Well, look at it this way.We look at Gates dropped out of college to go their degree, and all too often, we all pitching successfully in the Majors. ble. See you next week. college as a trading ground for pro- pro in his field and he’s done pretty know the rest of the story frequent- He’s sure doing better than a lot of

Upcoming Golf Tournaments Library Week Saturday, May 19 Charles E. Grout Memorial Golf tournament Doneen Durling photo To benefit the Clark Memorial YMCA at the Winchendon School Abigail Guerra and Jasmine Scott spend time golf club. Check in and team photos during their vacation at Beals Memorial Library. at 8 a.m. and opening remarks at 8:30 They learned of Teddy Roosevelt and the teddy a.m. Shotgun start at 9 a.m.; lunch bear, heard teddy bear stories, and created a teddy included on course. Cocktails and bear string puppet. The week continued with origa- awards lunch follows play.Scramble mi birds, dragons, and the celebration of color. format, men’s & women’s longest drive, men’s & women’s closest to pin. Two hole-in-one contests with chances to win $10,000 courtesy Beauvais Insurance. Also seeking sponsorships for holes and club- house: contact the Clark at [email protected]. To sign up individual or teams to play visit the WSGC Clubhouse.

Saturday, July 14 4th annual Golf Tournament Murdock Boosters. More informa- tion will follow. Real Peeps Notice the PLACE change! Doneen Durling photo While most of us had our fill of marshmallow Peeps a The Winchendon Pop week or so ago, this fuzzy little fellow is the real deal: a Warner’s Awesome 80’s Parent baby robin with a few fluffy nest feathers still mixed into Dance is Saturday April 28 from his changing red breast. Robins have more than one 7 p.m. to Midnight at the fletch each year, this one is very early. Snowbound Club, Old Baldwinville Road. Music provided by Amy Dupuis/Masters of Music. $5 per ticket. Come dressed in your favorite 80’s attire. Saturday, April 21, 2012 WINCHENDON COURIER 9 Spring Art Show in its 24th year

BY DONEEN DURLING COURIER STAFF WRITER GARDNER — The Greater Gardner Artists Association held its annual art show, and the cate- gories were wonder- fully represented. There were oils, pas- tels, mixed media, photography, digital art, sculptures, and more. Local artists, including those from Winchendon, show- cased the area’s tal- ents and made spring much more exciting for all lovers of color and art. There were more than 165 pieces of art all produced by some of the greatest tal- ents found in the local area.

Bookstory, a sculpture by Marsha Hersey took second place. In The Spotlight, an Alkyd Oil by Debra Hughes Luoma took a Jack Richeson award, and a first place.

This soapstone sculpture titled Angels Among Us by Corrine Goodrich was a new path for the local painter.

Mary J. Dunn stands beside her oil still life Golden Apples. The painting that This watercolor called Sugar House Peacham VT This is a photograph called The Green Door by Joanne Schreiner. The photo- reflects and plays with the multiple rainbow of colors won a Jack Richeson was a rich reminder of the month gone by and was graph took second place. award, that Dunn said would certainly help purchase more art supplies. Dunn is created by John Tomasetti. a familiar face to many who have learned from the local artist and teacher.

TEACHER continued from page 1 NAWWG partners HEALTH continued from page 1 Corbosiero read a letter from the The board voted that 65 and older (Narragansett, Ashburnham, animal control officer. Sarah Fearing can appear with the census and pic- Westminster, Winchendon, wrote it was brought to her attention ture identification and receive half gram for energy conservation Gardner and Monty Tech) with “That is the cost of the waste bas- by the town clerk that she was never price, ($5) for the first dog. People 70 measures such as lighting. attention focused on the state cur- ket. The problem with the waste bas- formally notified of the exemption for and over would only have to pay for Frangimore had quotes from riculum. ket is picking it up and people putting the senior citizens, nor was it clear at the tag. two firms and recommended a Clenchy said the NAWWG part- personal trash in it.” what age a person would be consid- Corbosiero asked the board if it firm in Quincy. Total cost to the ners work together sharing Corbosiero said there was a bag dis- ered a senior citizen. The clerk want- would be possible to get a breakdown district would be $17,000. The resources and writing grants penser for $69, or a waste station ed to know how a person would show of what is voted to pay the Gardner company will complete $52,000 together. including the dispenser, a pole and a proof they are a senior if they regis- Visiting Nurses Association. worth of work. National Grid is “They have been very tremen- sign for $129. He said there was ter the dog via the census or online. “I have to say that since I have been paying for $35,000 worth of work. dous partners for us all the way money in the budget. Fearing wrote there could possibly be on the board I have seen this reoccur “It’s cheaper to replace light fix- around,” said Clenchy. Total with shipping would be $155. abuse of the policy with young people two or three times. It’s a good chunk tures than to build a power plant Valorie Miller said summer He said everyone was on board with attempting to license their animals of change and I was wondering what so I think that’s the motivation professional development in the the dispenser, including the town under their parent’s or grandparent’s it’s for and why, and how come that from National Grid’s prospective. Winchendon district would offer manager. name so they avoid paying the licens- much every couple of months?” This is a good deal for everybody grant funded reading and writing Board member Michael Fearing ing fee. John Shepardson said it goes to the and we can get it done over the across the content course to was ambivalent about whether people “It was recommended until there is Senior Center where they do heart next couple of months and pay address state standards for math, would carry out the bags. clarity on this policy that no senior and blood pressure checks. for it in our bills over the next science, and social studies. In Corbosiero said the bags are will receive the discount this year. It “Is it under contract? How many do year or so.” addition the district will offer a biodegradable. was also recommended that if the they do? For two grand…do they do Clenchy said there has been mentoring course, an IPad work- Board member John Shepardson board considers giving this discount five? Is it $400 per check? That’s why I work done in other schools as shop, a workshop in autism, and a suggested a unit that burns it could be to the seniors, they at least pay half would like to see some supporting rea- money has been made available. data warehouse refresher work- purchased at a later date. price instead of no charge to cover the son, and if this is the best use of the Frangimore said the company shop. The board voted to purchase the dis- cost of the tag.” money. It very well might be. I have doing the work, Prism Energy, There is also an administra- pensing station. They also spoke of Corbosiero said he believed the first not seen any supporting evidence.” also did work for Smith Country tor’s workshop on teacher evalua- signage for the path. time a senior applies for the discount, Blood pressure clinics for January, Cheese, and was recommended tion that will be shared with Corbosiero offered his services to they should appear at the town hall. February and March costs the town highly by the owner. NAWWG plus Fitchburg and see it through. Once the age and dog are on record, roughly $75 per person. Corbosiero The board voted to approve the Lunenburg. The BOH made a suggestion that the senior could apply on line. He said he figured it must be for people work. Board member Michael Niles senior citizens would not be charged asked if the age was set at 65, how without insurance. He asked to have Barbaro said he received a asked what the vision was for to license their first dog. much money would not be realized in the health agent clarify the services phone call from Beth Hunt who is IPads in district. Clenchy said “We got a lot of flack on that one,” the town coffers. and the amount. the new finance subcommittee there wasn’t a vision yet but the said Cloutier. “That’s because it was Shepardson said 70 was a good age The board voted to approve $2,125 for the Board of Selectmen. district was simply dipping their all quite confusing. We had no rules for seniors to receive a full discount for GVN. “We are working together on toes in the water to make sure and regulations set up, so now we and only pay for the tag. Currently it the budget.” they are acclimated. One kinder- want to set up rules and regulations.” is $10 to license a neutered dog. Barbaro said they will meet to garten teacher (Wendy Hess) go through the budget and the applied for a grant from CVS to information will be funneled to purchase IPads for her classroom the BOS. (seven). become a stronger leader by cultivating a powerful per- SUCCESS continued from page 1 Frangimore said the netting for Clenchy said that it is exciting sonal brand. You’ll learn how to: the baseball field was being to see what textbooks can be pur- • Identify the essence of your brand shipped from Ohio and should chased on line. Education. She has also lectured at universities world- • Communicate it effectively to others have been installed in the “We’re on the precipice of an wide, including Harvard University, the University of • Establish, promote, and cultivate your reputation Murdock ball field. exciting time in education if we Michigan, and Georgetown University’s McDonough over time The School Committee accept- can couple and harness this tech- School of Business. She is quoted frequently in the inter- • Enjoy the professional rewards of being viewed as a ed the school calendar for the nology. In Winchendon, we are national media, including the New York Times, NPR, the trusted expert and leader. 2012-13 school year. First day of not there right now, other than BBC, and more. At age 18, Clark graduated Phi Beta This is one of a series of Lunch on the Road speakers’ school for staff will be Monday Robinson Broadhurst, do not Kappa from Smith College, and two years later received events sponsored by the Women’s Committee. All are Aug. 27, and the first day for stu- have any other funding to utilize. a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to dents will be Aug. 28. The last day Is it an avenue that should be School. bring a brown bag lunch. Advanced reservations is scheduled for June 14 if there is explored further? Without a Clark says great leadership can dramatically acceler- requested, or for more information, contact the no snow date. There has been doubt.” ate your professional success and enhance your own life Chamber at (978)-632-1780 or email: epenney@gardner- time set aside for professional satisfaction. Building on her Harvard Business Review ma.com. development shared with the article, on Tuesday, her program will include how to 10 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, April 21, 2012 Green Tips for Earth & Arbor Days

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SORRY, NO REFUND FOR EARLY CANCELLATIION. Phone: Saturday, April 21, 2012 WINCHENDON COURIER 11 HARP 2.0 ASB posts strong results in 2011 and elects corporators With many Americans still struggling financially, the Federal Government has expanded its Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) in the hopes of helping more peo- ple stay in their homes. If you need some relief from your mortgage payments, but have been unable to refinance because your home value has REAL declined, you may find help in James Jeffrey Nancy the recent expansion of this Washbourne Gallant Monette ESTATE program. According to Daniel Bello of DARLENE Prospect Mortgage, some of GARDNER — Athol Savings Bank recently held its 145th annual meeting of the ROSSI the enhancements to the HARP program include: Corporators at the Polish American Citizens Removing the 125% loan-to-value (LTV) ceiling Club. Bank president Daniel Zona reported the bank remains in mutual form as it was on fixed-rate mortgages backed by Fannie Mae Representatives from the Depositors Insurance Fund recently addressed the corporators and officers of Athol originally formed 145 years ago. and Freddie Mac. Savings Bank at the 145th annual meeting at the Gardner PACC. DIF Senior Vice President Ted Geary report- The bank reported total assets of $327.4 mil- Eliminating certain risk-based fees for borrow- ed ASB is one of the strongest savings banks in the Commonwealth in terms of its operating model, low loan lion while capital totaled $43.9 million as of ers who refinance into shorter-term mortgages. delinquency, extensive retained earnings and overall asset quality. Left to right: Sam Hokkanen, Athol Savings Dec. 31, 2011. The bank’s capital, which is a Extending the end date for HARP until on or Bank Chairman of the Board; Daniel Zona, Athol Savings bank President/CEO; Ted Geary, DIF Senior Vice before Dec. 31, 2013. principle measure of strength, exceeds more President and DIF Senior Financial Analyst Matt Calnan. Not only owner occupied homes qualify, but than two times the regulatory requirement. secondary and investment properties may be con- Zona noted that, “Despite the economic turbu- sidered as well. To take advantage of the program lence, housing troubles and historically low Gardner and is a licensed and practicing CPA She is a director of the Gardner Visiting however, borrowers must be current on their interest rates the bank has maintained a very for his own firm, which specializes in tax and Nurses Association and is on the advisory mortgage payments and meet certain other eligi- high level of asset quality.” accounting services across the greater committee of the North Quabbin Adult Day bility requirements. Depositors Insurance Fund senior vice Gardner area. He currently serves as treasur- Care Center in Athol. For more information, you can contact Daniel president, and former Massachusetts Deputy er of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Washbourne, a resident of Sutton, has Bello at [email protected] or Bank Commissioner, Ted Geary reported Commerce, treasurer of the Baldwinville spent his 40 year banking career in a variety (781) 245-4694 or visit the Making Home Athol Savings Bank is one of the strongest Nursing Home, chairman of the finance and of senior level positions, specializing in loan Affordable website at http://www.makinghome- audit committees of the Girl Scouts of Central and credit administration. He has been with affordable.gov savings banks in the Commonwealth in terms of its operating model, low loan delinquency, & Western Massachusetts, chairman of the Athol Savings Bank for the last 16 years and (Disclaimer: The above does not constitute Golf Course Committee for the city of presently holds the position of senior vice legal or financial advice or counsel and I make no extensive retained earnings and overall asset quality. The Depositors Insurance Fund pro- Gardner and a member of numerous other president risk management. claims, promises or guarantees about the accura- civic committees. Athol Savings Bank, founded in 1867 and cy,completeness, or adequacy of the information vides insurance coverage on all deposits in Monette is a resident of Royalston and the celebrating its 145th anniversary, serves over contained herein.) excess of the FDIC’s limit of $250,000. Darlene Rossi is a licensed real estate agent with In other business the bank elected three owner/operator of three Subway restaurant 15,000 customers from eight offices in Keller Williams Realty serving the north central new corporators: Jeffrey J. Gallant, Nancy T. franchises in Massachusetts and New Ashburnham, Athol, Barre, Baldwinville, and Metrowest areas of Massachusetts and south- Monette and James F. Washbourne who will Hampshire. She has been affiliated with Gardner, Winchendon and at ern New Hampshire. To contact Darlene visit serve ten-year terms, expiring in 2022. Subway for more than 20 years and employs 30 www.atholsb.com. www.DarleneRossi.com or call (978) 895-3770. Gallant is a life-long resident of the city of full and part-time employees in the region. LEGALS MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are request relief of 16’ to the rear setback REAL ESTATE sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue exempt from this requirement); high bidder to requirement of 50’ to allow the construction By virtue and in execution of the Power of the sale and to amend the terms of the sale sign written Memorandum of Sale upon of a deck in an R40-Surburban Residential Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by written or oral announcement made acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price Zoning District. A copy of the application is by Mark Washburn w/s/a Mark A. Washburn, before or during the foreclosure sale. If the payable in cash or by certified check in thirty available at the Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Beth Gastalos and Rowena Wilson to sale is set aside for any reason, the (30) days from the date of the sale at the Town Hall. All interested persons should plan Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to offices of mortgagee’s attorney, Korde & to attend. Inc. as nominee for Premium Capital Funding a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser Associates, P.C., 321 Billerica Road, Suite Robert Marshall, Chair LLC it s succesors or assigns, dated shall have no further recourse against the 210, Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 or such Zoning Board of Appeals November 22, 2005 and recorded with the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the other time as may be designated by mort- April 21, 2012 Worcester County (Worcester District) Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the gagee. The description for the premises con- April 28, 2012 Registry of Deeds at Book 37895, Page 1 of premises contained in said mortgage shall tained in said mortgage shall control in the which the Mortgage the undersigned is the control in the event of an error in this publica- event of a typographical error in this publica- WINCHENDON present holder by assignment for breach of tion. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE. tion.” ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) the conditions of said Mortgage and for the Other terms if any, to be announced at the Other terms to be announced at the sale. Notice is hereby given that the ZBA will hold purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at sale. PHH Mortgage Corporation a PUBLIC HEARING on Wed, 5/16/12 at Public Auction at 01:00 PM on May 9, 2012 HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc. Korde & Associates, P.C. 7:45 PM in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109 at 160 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA, all Present Holder of said Mortgage, 321 Billerica Road Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on the and singular the premises described in said By Its Attorneys, Suite 210 application of the landowners Garrett & Mortgage, to wit: Orlans Moran PLLC Chelmsford, MA 01824-4100 Ashley Davieau of 485 School St., A certain tract of land with the buildings P.O. Box 962169 (978) 256-1500 Winchendon, MA 01475 for said property thereon located on the westerly side of Boston, MA 02196 (PHH 11-004407/LaVigne)(04-21-12, 04-28- also identified as (Map 2, Parcel 91) to hear Glenallen Street, Winchendon, Worcester Phone: (617) 502-4100 12, 05-05-12)(286972) a request for Variances under Section County, Massachusetts, bounded and April 14, 2012 April 21, 2012 13.6.3C of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws to described as follows: April 21, 2012 April 28, 2012 request relief of 18’ to the front set back Beginning at a stone monument in the west- April 28, 2012 May 5, 2012 requirement and relief of 10’ to the rear set- erly line of said Glenallen Street, said Stone back requirement to allow the construction of monument being a corner of land now or for- LEGAL NOTICE (SEAL) a garage in a Neighborhood Commercial merly of Leo Lefort; MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE THE COMMONWEALTH OF (C2) Zone. A copy of the application is avail- Thence Westerly bounding on said Lefort's By virtue of and in execution of the Power MASSACHUSETTS able at the Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Town land 13 rods to an iron pin at land now or for- of Sale contained in a certain mortgage LAND COURT Hall. All interested persons should plan to merly owned by White Brothers, Inc.; given by Richard L. LaVigne, Jr. and Susan J. DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT attend. Thence Northerly bounding on said White LaVigne to Mortgage Electronic 2012 MISC. 460727 Robert Marshall, Chair Brothers, Inc. land about 14 rods to land now Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a ORDER OF NOTICE Zoning Board of Appeals or formerly owned by Louise Vaine; nominee for TD Banknorth, N.A., dated To: April 21, 2012 Thence Easterly on said Vaine land, 13 rods March 5, 2007 and recorded at Worcester Ryan K. Casper April 28, 2012 to an iron pin in the Westerly line of Glenallen County (Worcester District) Registry of and to all persons entitled to the benefit of Street; Deeds in Book 40792, Page 238 of which the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 WINCHENDON Thence Southerly on the Westerly side of mortgage PHH Mortgage Corporation is the U.S.C. App. ¤ 501 et seq.: ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) Glenallen Street about 14 rods to the place of present holder by assignment Recorded at Federal National Mortgage Association Notice is hereby given that the ZBA will hold beginning. Worcester County (Worcester District) claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage a PUBLIC HEARING on Wed, 5/16/12 at Subject to a right of way as more fully Registry of Deeds in Book 47540, Page 343, covering real property in 771 Teel Road, 7:05 PM in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109 described in a deed of White Brothers, Inc. to for breach of conditions of said mortgage and Winchendon given by Ryan K. Casper to Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on the AR & G Realty Trust dated October 1, 1959, for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, application of the landowner Warren Fields of Book 4063, Page 62 and referred to in deed mortgaged premises located at 239 Main Inc., dated June 29, 2007, and recorded with 401 School St., Winchendon, MA 01475 for recorded in Book 4107, Page 356; Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 will be sold the Worcester County (Worcester District) said property (Map 2, Parcel 177) to hear an Subject to a taking by the County of at a Public Auction at 11:00 A.M. on May 16, Registry of Deeds at Book 41415, Page 139 Administrative Appeal under Section 13.6.3A Worcester, June 30, 1970, for layout and 2012, at the mortgaged premises, more par- and now held by the plaintiff by assignment of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws to allow a relocation of Glenallen ticularly described below, all and singular the has/have filed with this court a complaint for change of use from a Contractor’s yard to Street as recorded in the Worcester District premises described in said mortgage, to wit: determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ open air salvage yard in a split zoning district Registry of Deeds, Book 5044, Page 389. Two certain parcels of land situated on the Servicemembers status. in which the frontage lies in a Neighborhood See plan recorded in Plan Book 452, Plan northwesterly side of Main Street, sometimes If you now are, or recently have been, in Commercial Zoning District (C2) and the rear 113. called Baldwinville Road, Route 202, in the active military service of the United of the lot lies within the Industrial Zoning Said property being commonly known as 160 Waterville Village, Winchendon, Worcester States of America, then you may be entitled District. A copy of the application is available Glenallen Street, Winchendon, County, Massachusetts, and shown as Lot to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil at the Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Town Hall. Massachusetts 01475. “A” and Lot “B” on a plan entitled “Plan of Lots Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the All interested persons should plan to attend. LESS AND EXCEPT all oil, gas and miner- prepared for Richard L. and Shirley L. above-mentioned property on that basis, Robert Marshall, Chair als, on and under the above the above Lavigne, (Waterville Village), Winchendon, then you or your attorney must file a written Zoning Board of Appeals described property owned by grantors, if any, Mass., Scale: 1” = 40’, August 29, 1977, appearance and answer in this court at April 21, 2012 which are reserved by Grantors. Michael S. Szoc, R. L. Surveyor, 32 Pleasant Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA April 28, 2012 Subject to all easements, rights-of-way, pro- Street, Gardner, Mass.” recorded with 02108 on or before MAY 21 2012 or you will tective covenants and mineral reservations of Worcester District Registry of Deeds, Plan be forever barred from claiming that you are WINCHENDON record, if any. Book 443, Plan 104, to which plan reference entitled to the benefits of said Act. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) For title reference see deed recorded here- is made for a more particular description of Witness, KARYN F. SCHEIER Chief Notice is hereby given that the ZBA will hold with, Book 37894 Page 396 said Lots. Lot “A” contains 16,006 square feet Justice of this Court on APR 06 2012. a PUBLIC HEARING on Wed, 5/16/12 at The premises are to be sold subject to and and Lot “B” contains 27,554 square feet Attest: 7:15 PM in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109 with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, according to said plan. Deborah J. Patterson Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on the building and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded Recorder application of the landowner Warren Fields of titles, water bills, municipal liens and assess- with the Worcester County (Worcester 201201-0845-GRY 401 School St., Winchendon, MA 01475 for ments, rights of tenants and parties in pos- District) Registry of Deeds in Book 34090, April 21, 2012 said property (Map 2, Parcel 177) to hear a session. Page 220. request for a Special Permit under Section TERMS OF SALE: The premises will be sold subject to any WINCHENDON 13.6.3B of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws to A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS and all unpaid taxes and other municipal ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (ZBA) allow the operation of an open air salvage AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a assessments and liens, and subject to prior Notice is hereby given that the ZBA will hold yard in a split zoning district in which the certified check or bank treasurer’s check will liens or other enforceable encumbrances of a PUBLIC HEARING on Wed, 5/16/12 at frontage lies in a Neighborhood Commercial be required to be delivered at or before the record entitled to precedence over this mort- 7:30 PM in the Town Hall Aud., 2nd Fl., 109 Zoning District (C2) and the rear of the lot time the bid is offered. The successful bidder gage, and subject to and with the benefit of Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 on the lies within the Industrial Zoning District. A will be required to execute a Foreclosure all easements, restrictions, reservations and application of the landowners Ed & Annette copy of the application is available at the Sale Agreement immediately after the close conditions of record and subject to all tenan- Alderman of 20 Cahill Park Drive, Dept. of P&D, Winchendon Town Hall. All of the bidding. The balance of the purchase cies and/or rights of parties in possession. Framingham, MA 01702 for property located interested persons should plan to attend. price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier’s or cer- at 165R Second St. Extension, Winchendon Robert Marshall, Chair the sale date in the form of a certified check, tified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a MA 01475 (Map M3, Parcels 16 & 17) to hear Zoning Board of Appeals bank treasurer’s check or other check satis- deposit must be shown at the time and place a request for a Variance under Section April 21, 2012 factory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the 13.6.3C of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws to April 28, 2012 12 WINCHENDON COURIER Saturday, April 21, 2012 When seconds count: learning the ropes by practicing

First responders to the mock accident Carl Davis, Kyle Bradley, Corey Bohan, and Dan Brown extricate the Corey Bohan, Kayla Boutelle, Jason Clegg, and Melissa Beauvais help to stabilize the victim before loading first victim from the truck. her onto the ambulance.

Mock accidents scenes were used for a prac- tice session last week by the Winchendon Fire Department as its first responders would rather learn here, than when trying to save a real life.

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